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Stock recovery restore for Mac

Hey guys,
Ive searched high and low and couldn't find anything other than this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317795
I recently restored from nandroid backup to stock TW and then did a factory reset.
Two things:
When I reboot the phone it still has the "Custom" and lock icon. I thought that doing a factory reset removed root. I cannot access titanium backup or SuperSU. Ideas?
Secondly and most importantly, I cannot boot into recovery. I use the power and volume up button and see it say "booting recovery" but then it automatically reboots and loads TW. I cannot use the method above because I do not have a PC to run odin. Any help would be much appreciated.
Edit: Forgot to mention I had TWRP installed.

ceichel said:
Hey guys,
Ive searched high and low and couldn't find anything other than this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317795
I recently restored from nandroid backup to stock TW and then did a factory reset.
Two things:
When I reboot the phone it still has the "Custom" and lock icon. I thought that doing a factory reset removed root. I cannot access titanium backup or SuperSU. Ideas?
Secondly and most importantly, I cannot boot into recovery. I use the power and volume up button and see it say "booting recovery" but then it automatically reboots and loads TW. I cannot use the method above because I do not have a PC to run odin. Any help would be much appreciated.
Edit: Forgot to mention I had TWRP installed.
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You should be able to use heimdall.. Its what I use on Linux and I believe there is a version for Mac as well.. Its basically does the same as Odin though
Sent from my WANAM'ED AT&T S4
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rcklss1 said:
You should be able to use heimdall.. Its what I use on Linux and I believe there is a version for Mac as well.. Its basically does the same as Odin though
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Can be found here..
https://github.com/Benjamin-Dobell/Heimdall/downloads
Sent from my WANAM'ED AT&T S4

rcklss1 said:
You should be able to use heimdall.. Its what I use on Linux and I believe there is a version for Mac as well.. Its basically does the same as Odin though
Sent from my WANAM'ED AT&T S4
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Can be found here..
https://github.com/Benjamin-Dobell/Heimdall/downloads
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Thanks so much. I downloaded heimdall. Is there a guide anywhere so I can make sure I am using it correctly. I read through the readme.txt but another guide couldn't hurt.
Also I cannot find a 32gb pit file. :crying:

ceichel said:
Thanks so much. I downloaded heimdall. Is there a guide anywhere so I can make sure I am using it correctly. I read through the readme.txt but another guide couldn't hurt.
Also I cannot find a 32gb pit file. :crying:
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Np.. You can try this guide..
http://www.how-to-diy.org/M6C5oFiXU...-on-Mac-OSX-to-Install-Kernels-and-ROMs!.html
Is only your recovery messed up?
Sent from my WANAM'ED AT&T S4

rcklss1 said:
Np.. You can try this guide..
http://www.how-to-diy.org/M6C5oFiXU...-on-Mac-OSX-to-Install-Kernels-and-ROMs!.html
Is only your recovery messed up?
Sent from my WANAM'ED AT&T S4
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That's correct. I have the stock TW running currently. Just no recovery.
Following the guide you sent i get "ERROR: Claiming Interface Failed" message when trying to get the pit file from my phone.

rcklss1 said:
Np.. You can try this guide..
http://www.how-to-diy.org/M6C5oFiXU...-on-Mac-OSX-to-Install-Kernels-and-ROMs!.html
Is only your recovery messed up?
Sent from my WANAM'ED AT&T S4
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Also what carrier are you on?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297900
This might work for you if your on At&t... It works on macs too
Sent from my WANAM'ED AT&T S4

I am not aware heimdall is usable on the S4 yet. May be wrong. But, I have an iMac and when looking for an Odin replacement found no mention of it working on S4 and Adam mentioned it didn't. Don't remember the date of that comment though. People recommend using it when possible. Fortunately I have a pc available. Interested in knowing if anything has changed--

rcklss1 said:
Also what carrier are you on?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297900
This might work for you if your on At&t... It works on macs too
Sent from my WANAM'ED AT&T S4
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Thanks! Is there no way for me to get back to stock recovery?

rugmankc said:
I am not aware heimdall is usable on the S4 yet. May be wrong. But, I have an iMac and when looking for an Odin replacement found no mention of it working on S4 and Adam mentioned it didn't. Don't remember the date of that comment though. People recommend using it when possible. Fortunately I have a pc available. Interested in knowing if anything has changed--
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I honestly haven't had to use it yet on my s4 but I know its being used in the devolpers only section..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299794
[Q] [SPH-L720]Manually patching files with OTA patches.
In the first post he references using heimdall trying to patch an OTA update...
DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT POST ANY QUESTIONS THERE! that section is for Dev only discussions
Sent from my WANAM'ED AT&T S4
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What carrier are you on? AT&T?
You should be able to flash the stock .tar file and that should replace your recovery as well
Sent from my WANAM'ED AT&T S4

yeah, i am confused on it too. conflicting posts around web. saw on one site someone did use odin, but i was not sure how. seemed like all he had to do was use the factory usb cable. i wasn't buying that.
I think to be safe i would partition your mac with windows or use a friends for now.
At least until we get a good step by step from someone and confirmed by others.

rugmankc said:
yeah, i am confused on it too. conflicting posts around web. saw on one site someone did use odin, but i was not sure how. seemed like all he had to do was use the factory usb cable. i wasn't buying that.
I think to be safe i would partition your mac with windows or use a friends for now.
At least until we get a good step by step from someone and confirmed by others.
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I agree it is conflicting.. I would definitely give it a shot if my phone needed it.. That's kind of why I was steering him towards casual and try to reroot and reinstall a custom recovery.. I have a dual boot setup for windows 8 and Ubuntu so yeah it might be worth dual booting to use Odin if you have a copy of windows or using a friends computer
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Agreed--

New heimdall version
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/heimdall-suite-1-4-0-released/

rugmankc said:
Agreed--
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rugmankc said:
New heimdall version
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/heimdall-suite-1-4-0-released/
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Thank a ton guys. I actually got stock recovery back late last night. I ended up plugging my s4 in and starting up kies and there happened to be the latest firmware available (because I had factory reset my phone). So i ran that and that restored recovery!. The phone is in proper working condition. The one last thing is the phone is still in custom status with the custom icon on the boot screen. Any ideas on how to remove it without being rooted?

ceichel said:
Thank a ton guys. I actually got stock recovery back late last night. I ended up plugging my s4 in and starting up kies and there happened to be the latest firmware available (because I had factory reset my phone). So i ran that and that restored recovery!. The phone is in proper working condition. The one last thing is the phone is still in custom status with the custom icon on the boot screen. Any ideas on how to remove it without being rooted?
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Just out of curiosity which firmware version was it for the update? MDL? Or something different..
Sent from my WANAM'ED AT&T S4

rcklss1 said:
Just out of curiosity which firmware version was it for the update? MDL? Or something different..
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Does that help?

haven't done anything with Keis, it messes with Android File Transfer
but, maybe Keis doesn't go far enough in flashing firmware like Odin would
Odin may be the only way to get rid of Custom

ceichel said:
Does that help?
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Yup.. Just curious.. Thanks
Sent from my WANAM'ED AT&T S4

SM-N9005 test ROOT kernel, are you willing to try

SM - N9005 test ROOT kernel, are you willing to try
:laugh: 如果您有测试，请回复于我谢谢！
Installation:
Turn off your device
while long press volume down HOME OFF key
blinks odin3.09 robot opens identify your
device selected AP - N9005_Root_su1.60_summer.tar.md5
begin pass through

Looking forward to your test !

summer.peak said:
I'm sorry, I don't have permission to release the connection
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View attachment 2257464

Did not anyone to test it

I want to say is that I can already post a link , the address has been affixed

summer.peak said:
I want to say is that I can already post a link , the address has been affixed
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Can you get the Verizon test kernel?

2swizzle said:
Can you get the Verizon test kernel?
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If you have a N9005 equipment, you can try it, he can't harm your mobile phone

2swizzle said:
Can you get the Verizon test kernel?
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summer.peak said:
If you have a N9005 equipment, you can try it, he can't harm your mobile phone
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I just wanted to make this perfectly clear: DO NOT use this kernel on a Verizon variant (almost impossible as it hasn't been officially released). This kernel is not signed and the bootloader will error out. You'll then be soft bricked until you flash a signed kernel in Odin.
Visual proof...first the signed unsecure kernel that allowed first root on the VZN SGS4 (notice the signature at the bottom):
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Now your boot.img....which is missing the signature:
Again, please folks...do NOT flash this if you don't have an unlocked bootloader and an original kernel backup. Things could get REAL UGLY, REAL FAST.

Confirmed variants for various countries
SM-N9002 Dual Sim variant for Chinese Market
SM-N9005 LTE variant
SM-N900K for KT Telecom South Korea
SM-N900L for LGU+ South Korea
SM-N900S for SK Telecom South Korea
SM-N900A for AT&T United States
SM-N900T for T-Mobile USA
SM-N900V for Verizon Wireless
SM-N900,International variant
SLC22 for KDDI AU Japan
SGH-N075 and SGH-N099 for NTT Docomo Japan
Just in case people want to Note 3 model numbers .........

docnok63 said:
I just wanted to make this perfectly clear: DO NOT use this kernel on a Verizon variant (almost impossible as it hasn't been officially released). This kernel is not signed and the bootloader will error out. You'll then be soft bricked until you flash a signed kernel in Odin.
Visual proof...first the signed unsecure kernel that allowed first root on the VZN SGS4 (notice the signature at the bottom):
Now your boot.img....which is missing the signature:
Again, please folks...do NOT flash this if you don't have an unlocked bootloader and an original kernel backup. Things could get REAL UGLY, REAL FAST.
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You say that this kernel is not signed ?

No, it's not. No need for it to be. International bootloader is not locked.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4

docnok63 said:
I just wanted to make this perfectly clear: DO NOT use this kernel on a Verizon variant (almost impossible as it hasn't been officially released). This kernel is not signed and the bootloader will error out. You'll then be soft bricked until you flash a signed kernel in Odin.
Visual proof...first the signed unsecure kernel that allowed first root on the VZN SGS4 (notice the signature at the bottom):
Now your boot.img....which is missing the signature:
Again, please folks...do NOT flash this if you don't have an unlocked bootloader and an original kernel backup. Things could get REAL UGLY, REAL FAST.
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docnok63 said:
No, it's not. No need for it to be. International bootloader is not locked.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4
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Is not the leaked version will be the case? Official version would not have been so right?
Sorry, I noted that the test subject, because I do not have this equipment
Thank you for correcting me, I look!

summer.peak said:
Is not the leaked version will be the case? Official version would not have been so right?
Sorry, I noted that the test subject, because I do not have this equipment
Thank you for correcting me, I look!
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Since it's now VERY obvious you are not the author of this kernel, I will try to explain what I think happened. The person that created this kernel probably (and I say probably because I'm not going to waste the time and bandwidth to download 1.9GB of software I don't need) downloaded the leaked firmware and extracted the boot.img. He then made two minor adjustments that gave root access and repackaged the kernel. This probably took all of two minutes. I haven't looked at the original boot.img, but there's a 99% chance this gives root on a N9005.
There's a 50/50 chance it will work on any other N3 variant that doesn't have a locked bootloader. It depends entirely on how closely the keys match. In the US, this means Sprint, T-mobile, and sometimes AT&T. The S4's bootloader was locked by AT&T and I'm expecting the N3's to be as well. Verizon is almost always locked unless you buy a developer edition phone. A locked bootloader will fail to boot an unsigned kernel and the phone will be soft bricked.
This is one of the reasons unlocking a bootloader is so important to people that enjoy customizing their Android phones. It allows for custom recovery installation, custom kernel (which can then be unsigned), and custom ROM installation. Root can still be achieved with a locked bootloader, but it is much more difficult.

docnok63 said:
Since it's now VERY obvious you are not the author of this kernel, I will try to explain what I think happened. The person that created this kernel probably (and I say probably because I'm not going to waste the time and bandwidth to download 1.9GB of software I don't need) downloaded the leaked firmware and extracted the boot.img. He then made two minor adjustments that gave root access and repackaged the kernel. This probably took all of two minutes. I haven't looked at the original boot.img, but there's a 99% chance this gives root on a N9005.
There's a 50/50 chance it will work on any other N3 variant that doesn't have a locked bootloader. It depends entirely on how closely the keys match. In the US, this means Sprint, T-mobile, and sometimes AT&T. The S4's bootloader was locked by AT&T and I'm expecting the N3's to be as well. Verizon is almost always locked unless you buy a developer edition phone. A locked bootloader will fail to boot an unsigned kernel and the phone will be soft bricked.
This is one of the reasons unlocking a bootloader is so important to people that enjoy customizing their Android phones. It allows for custom recovery installation, custom kernel (which can then be unsigned), and custom ROM installation. Root can still be achieved with a locked bootloader, but it is much more difficult.
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Night I went to pass the original kernel boot.img hotfile, posted to the address given when you download Yes, this is what I extracted from N9005XXUBMH1 leaked version of boot.img modified, is intended only to test , thank you for your correction and help

2swizzle said:
Can you get the Verizon test kernel?
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summer.peak said:
Night I went to pass the original kernel boot.img hotfile, posted to the address given when you download Yes, this is what I extracted from N9005XXUBMH1 leaked version of boot.img modified, is intended only to test , thank you for your correction and help
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http://hotfile.com/dl/245878747/5ea0de2/N9005XXUBMH1-boot.img.zip.html
At this time of the original boot. Img

summer.peak said:
sm - n9005 test root kernel, are you willing to try
:laugh: 如果您有测试，请回复于我谢谢！
installation:
Turn off your device
while long press volume down home off key
blinks odin3.09 robot opens identify your
device selected ap - n9005_root_su1.60_summer.tar.md5
begin pass through
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我有机器，想测试一下，请给地址！！

Korea Telecom (KT) Anyone?
Has anyone tried rooting the SM-N900K?
Does the galaxy3root dot com method work?
Terrified of trying this for fear that it will brick my device.

I'm trying to figure out why anyone would try this, when Chainfire has done his thing, is this to try and avoid the counters being triggered or something?
Edit: Scratch that.... just noticed the dates.... didn't realise how far down the forum list I'd scrolled in tapatalk haha.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4

proxywolf said:
Has anyone tried rooting the SM-N900K?
Does the galaxy3root dot com method work?
Terrified of trying this for fear that it will brick my device.
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Did you find a method that works for SM-N900K yet? I am looking for the same thing...

kalowinta said:
Did you find a method that works for SM-N900K yet? I am looking for the same thing...
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Still looking. Doesn't look like many Korean residents use this forum.

[Q] Office 365 Install Issues

Ola
I'm trying to install Office 365 (have sub) on my Note 3.
It is in the play store.
However it only shows of my owned devices, the Galaxy Nexus is compatible while the Note 3 is not.
Can anyone suggest an alternate route to getting it installed?
I have X-note15 installed on my n900w8.
Thanks,
- RMLeLoup
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Identified "possible" issue. However I need to know now... how can I "adjust" my store info on the phone to re become the N900W8 ?
See screenshot below for reasoning. Disregard the other phones... I went through 6 "galaxy infuse" phones with work, all with same issues... (boot up, green tint, red, orange, yellow, blue, you name it, I saw it).
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You can edit your Build.prop to show the correct Model number.
It may also be a DPI issue, if so set it back to default (480)

radicalisto said:
You can edit your Build.prop to show the correct Model number.
It may also be a DPI issue, if so set it back to default (480)
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How would I edit "build.prop" ?
And i'm just rebooting phone to 480 dpi, will re log into play store and check there.
*Update* even 480dpi, instead of any other alternate dpi, no change after rebooting.
Is there x time I have to wait? Or just reboot a few times, hit a few cell towers, come home and try again?
Thanks for the help!
- RMLeLoup

Use root explorer to edit the build.prop -- find the model number and change it to N900W8 hit save and reboot. Should be OK . just in case do a backup cause if your build.prop gets messed up you'll need to flash stock again to fix
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radicalisto said:
Use root explorer to edit the build.prop -- find the model number and change it to N900W8 hit save and reboot. Should be OK . just in case do a backup cause if your build.prop gets messed up you'll need to flash stock again to fix
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Right here? and Put exactly all caps, N900W8 no spaces?
edit I noticed the region is GB (great britain?) Can I change that to CA / Canada?
See pic below.

Yep that's the place. Now I can't remember if the Canadian version is N900W8 or N900w8 - I think it's all caps though like the other models
I'm UBER Paranoid

radicalisto said:
Yep that's the place. Now I can't remember if the Canadian version is N900W8 or N900w8 - I think it's all caps though like the other models
I'm UBER Paranoid
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Ok,
Next portion:
GB / CA? for region?
And...
I have backed up in the recovery to both SDcard and ExtSDCard (I believe they are called).
Have 64gb microSD class 10.
Figured backup twice, can't hurt to have a backup to a backup ...

CA for region since it's the .ca model
Edit: yep two backups can't hurt
I'm UBER Paranoid

radicalisto said:
CA for region since it's the .ca model
Edit: yep two backups can't hurt
I'm UBER Paranoid
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Eon's it feels like... I backed up my pc... 85 dvd's later... organized, catagorized...a-z...etc...
2nd backup is taking longer to the extSDcard. Almost done... md5 sum fun...
About to boot and try the edit.
Will report once done... And if successful...or not... huzza!
P.S. are you advertising "paranoid rom" ? ^_^ I had it for my Gnex for ages, worth it.
UPDATE
It stayed entered, but had no change to the play store (pro or con).
I noticed the highlighted zones. Suggestions?

Yeah I'm using PA on my N5.
Hmm, I'm a little stumped. Need to have a think at what the issue may be.
I'm UBER Paranoid

radicalisto said:
Yeah I'm using PA on my N5.
Hmm, I'm a little stumped. Need to have a think at what the issue may be.
I'm UBER Paranoid
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I could start changing all the n9005's to N900W8 .
I can also change the N900W8 to N900w8...
Rather curious what might be a solid fix for this oddity... As my work uses office 365, and I wouldn't mind using it up front.
- Le_Loup

rmleloup said:
I could start changing all the n9005's to N900W8 .
I can also change the N900W8 to N900w8...
Rather curious what might be a solid fix for this oddity... As my work uses office 365, and I wouldn't mind using it up front.
- Le_Loup
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@hey_joe any idea on this one ?

radicalisto said:
@hey_joe any idea on this one ?
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Checked mine and all instances of N9005 on his phone were all N900W8 ( rom is meant for a N900W8 btw ). Now I can't pinpoint exactly which entry Playstore uses to determine the model number on the phone ( am really a tech noob ) but it shows up exactly as N900W8 on compatibility list. As the op said, he can try changing all the N9005 instances to N900W8 but can't really tell if something is going to break somewhere as this is a tricky portion to mess with. Btw, the location GB doesn't have any bearing on the model number, mine is the same.

hey_joe said:
Checked mine and all instances of N9005 on his phone were all N900W8 ( rom is meant for a N900W8 btw ). Now I can't pinpoint exactly which entry Playstore uses to determine the model number on the phone ( am really a tech noob ) but it shows up exactly as N900W8 on compatibility list. As the op said, he can try changing all the N9005 instances to N900W8 but can't really tell if something is going to break somewhere as this is a tricky portion to mess with. Btw, the location GB doesn't have any bearing on the model number, mine is the same.
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So long story short...
Perform backup (to sdcard and extsdcard).
Change all instances to N900W8....
Reboot, cross fingers...see what happens?
- RMLeLoup

rmleloup said:
So long story short...
Perform backup (to sdcard and extsdcard).
Change all instances to N900W8....
Reboot, cross fingers...see what happens?
- RMLeLoup
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It's what I'm suggesting since you've already backed up should in case it doesn't work.

hey_joe said:
It's what I'm suggesting since you've already backed up should in case it doesn't work.
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So,
Funny thing...
Microsoft Note: Installable via play store on phone and online pc web browsers.
MS office Mobile is not...
Backed up to sd card and extcard.
I changed all the 9000 to 900W8
Literally in the build.prop
Saved, rebooted.
Still working, and now as mentioned, Note is installed, Office mobile is not...
?
Fairly confused how I can gain access to 1, but not both.
- RMLeLoup

rmleloup said:
So,
Funny thing...
Microsoft Note: Installable via play store on phone and online pc web browsers.
MS office Mobile is not...
Backed up to sd card and extcard.
I changed all the 9000 to 900W8
Literally in the build.prop
Saved, rebooted.
Still working, and now as mentioned, Note is installed, Office mobile is not...
?
Fairly confused how I can gain access to 1, but not both.
- RMLeLoup
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Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. I'm currently using an s5 port rom and office mobile installed without a hitch and is certainly working when I was on a N900W8 rom.
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using XDA Free mobile app

hey_joe said:
Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. I'm currently using an s5 port rom and office mobile installed without a hitch and is certainly working when I was on a N900W8 rom.
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using XDA Free mobile app
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Hey_Joe, check your pm. And thanks for trying to help

New software version L720VPSGPL1

HI,
While in the process of resetting my phone, I checked for update and was informed of a new download. After installing it, the software version is now L720VPSGPL1. I googled this but nothing came up. Anyone else getting this update? I'm in the U.S. if that makes any difference.
Thanks

L720vpsgpl1
JHXDA said:
HI,
While in the process of resetting my phone, I checked for update and was informed of a new download. After installing it, the software version is now L720VPSGPL1. I googled this but nothing came up. Anyone else getting this update? I'm in the U.S. if that makes any difference.
Thanks
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HI,
I'm from Russia, I also received an update to version L720VPSGPL1
Sorry for my English

Found a link through Bing but not sure who operates this site:
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SPH-L720

I received it too last week and posted in the rdf forum. I too haven't been able to find any info about it with. Sprint hasn't posted a change log either.

Update is available, but the update failed because apparently something changed my build.prop. Anyone know where to find unmodified files from the original version?
Is this version rootable? If updating a rooted phone, does it unroot?

GnatGoSplat said:
Update is available, but the update failed because apparently something changed my build.prop. Anyone know where to find unmodified files from the original version?
Is this version rootable? If updating a rooted phone, does it unroot?
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It will fail and possibly brick your phone if you try to update with a modified system (root, custom recovery, etc). Download the OK3 tar from www.sammobile.com and flash with Odin. Then you can update to PL1. From what I've seen it's only a security update.
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bilgerryan said:
It will fail and possibly brick your phone if you try to update with a modified system (root, custom recovery, etc). Download the OK3 tar from www.sammobile.com and flash with Odin. Then you can update to PL1. From what I've seen it's only a security update.
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Will I be able to re-root? Anyone try it?

GnatGoSplat said:
Will I be able to re-root? Anyone try it?
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Yes. Same root method as previous versions.

I've been searching around a bit, anyone know off top of head what the newest (available) modem is to download standalone?

bilgerryan said:
It will fail and possibly brick your phone if you try to update with a modified system (root, custom recovery, etc). Download the OK3 tar from www.sammobile.com and flash with Odin. Then you can update to PL1. From what I've seen it's only a security update.
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Managed to dump an unmodified build.prop from stock ROM. Did a hex compare to mine, only difference is 2 hex bytes appended, 0A 0A. I guess some app that needed root modified my build.prop and when I uninstalled it, it changed it back but not cleanly. Anyway, copied clean build.prop to /system, then let the phone update and it succeeded. Figured it wouldn't hurt anything as I could re-flash with Odin if it bricked. Lucked out and phone update succeeded. Now on PL1 and didn't even lose root.

My wife is traveling to Russia in about 2 weeks. Wanted to UNLOCK the phone so she can buy a local SIM card and use her phone while visiting. Called Sprint and they said they unlocked phone, but not sure how to tell what (if anything) changed.
Is there a method to SIM unlock (and/or carrier unlock) with the PL1 baseband software?

1BadBoy said:
My wife is traveling to Russia in about 2 weeks. Wanted to UNLOCK the phone so she can buy a local SIM card and use her phone while visiting. Called Sprint and they said they unlocked phone, but not sure how to tell what (if anything) changed.
Is there a method to SIM unlock (and/or carrier unlock) with the PL1 baseband software?
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There is a program called GTUpdate2_v3.1.8.apk that can unlock PL1 on a rooted phone. I think it's not a free software, but someone posted a link to it on the forums once.
I think without root, the program should at least tell you if the phone is unlocked.

GnatGoSplat said:
There is a program called GTUpdate2_v3.1.8.apk that can unlock PL1 on a rooted phone. I think it's not a free software, but someone posted a link to it on the forums once.
I think without root, the program should at least tell you if the phone is unlocked.
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It might be hard to find as the developer has asked all links to it be taken down.

Got root using cf auto root and confirmed it with root checker and busy box. Also installed twrp through the twrp app and no brick yet. Don't know which rom I can install yet. It's been a while since I've rooted and romed a phone. Kinda forgot how that works, well not the flashing the rom part but if this Pl1 firmware will cause problems with a rom I flash lol . Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance

schemppjr37 said:
Got root using cf auto root and confirmed it with root checker and busy box. Also installed twrp through the twrp app and no brick yet. Don't know which rom I can install yet. It's been a while since I've rooted and romed a phone. Kinda forgot how that works, well not the flashing the rom part but if this Pl1 firmware will cause problems with a rom I flash lol . Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance
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The only ROM I know for sure that works with PL1 is mine... Wicked X.

bilgerryan said:
The only ROM I know for sure that works with PL1 is mine... Wicked X.
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I could not find the application, and when my wife got there, she's getting an "Invalid SIM" message on her phone. So she's going to buy a phone to use while there. Thanks for all the help in this thread!
Can anyone tell me where I can find current instructions to ROOT my Sprint Galaxy S4? It currently has the updated software (L720VPSGPL1). What I've found seems to be outdated.
I would also like to ROM using the Wicked. Sounds like it's clean and fast.

1BadBoy said:
I could not find the application, and when my wife got there, she's getting an "Invalid SIM" message on her phone. So she's going to buy a phone to use while there. Thanks for all the help in this thread!
Can anyone tell me where I can find current instructions to ROOT my Sprint Galaxy S4? It currently has the updated software (L720VPSGPL1). What I've found seems to be outdated.
I would also like to ROM using the Wicked. Sounds like it's clean and fast.
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Odin TWRP .tar file for L720 from https://twrp.me then flash ROM or SuperSU zip from Chainfire's website (ROM is already rooted) in TWRP recovery.

bilgerryan said:
The only ROM I know for sure that works with PL1 is mine... Wicked X.
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I did try your rom 1st and I got bootlooped. Have been running resection 6.0 rom and haven't had any issues yet. I will try yours again. Not sure if I saw 2 versions of it or not, but if I did which one should I try. I like switching things up from time to time, but I used to like having at least 2 properly functioning roms saved to my phone incase. TIA

schemppjr37 said:
I did try your rom 1st and I got bootlooped. Have been running resection 6.0 rom and haven't had any issues yet. I will try yours again. Not sure if I saw 2 versions of it or not, but if I did which one should I try. I like switching things up from time to time, but I used to like having at least 2 properly functioning roms saved to my phone incase. TIA
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v11.0 is just a small update, so you have to flash the full ROM first which is V10.9. There is also the Bare Bones version which is just super debloated.

I'm confused on the versioning. Alphabetically, VPS comes before VPU, so I was thinking that "VPSGPL1" was older. Obviously versioning rules come fast & loose, but I'm curious what the VPS indicates that is different from VPU.
So then is this the correct order for different modems?
Code:
L720VPUFNAE
L720VPUGOD2
L720VPUGOK3
L720VPSGPL1

Lenovo TAB 4 8 (TB-8504F) Firmware catastrophe

I've recently been having issues with a tablet device of mine (Lenovo Tab 4 8 TB-8504F) which I tried to downgrade to Android Nougat from the latest and very unstable Android Oreo version that was on it using QPST and a "Stock Firmware" from FirmwareFile.com (Bad idea) The funny thing was.... It wasn't. I tried to go back using their official repair tool (Rescue and Smart Assistant) and I ended up with an even more broken version of Android Oreo with no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capability. Now I'm stuck with a tablet with no internet access. I know for a fact that the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work, it's just I can't seem to find an actual official Firmware for my device. Hope someone can help.

They don't offer any repair tools(from what i know), they do give a tool to flash it though, format it using recovery then flash it using their tool, this did work for me, then i flashed patched magisk file, hope this helps.

Phonerooteer12 said:
They don't offer any repair tools(from what i know), they do give a tool to flash it though, format it using recovery then flash it using their tool, this did work for me, then i flashed patched magisk file, hope this helps.
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I've already tried to find any old firmware online and flash it with QPST the flashing tool that your talking about. Always ends up with a heavily broken or rom.withour internet or Bluetooth. I just don't know where to look!

MAGOOSKEE said:
I've already tried to find any old firmware online and flash it with QPST the flashing tool that your talking about. Always ends up with a heavily broken or rom.withour internet or Bluetooth. I just don't know where to look !
follow the guide on how to use the flashing tool (you have to make it match the config with the rom that's why it's broken)
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MAGOOSKEE said:
I've already tried to find any old firmware online and flash it with QPST the flashing tool that your talking about. Always ends up with a heavily broken or rom.withour internet or Bluetooth. I just don't know where to look!
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follow the guide on how to use the flashing tool (you have to make it match the config with the rom that's why it's broken), It should unbrick your device although it will wipe your data since it will flash your entire device. Make sure that the firmware also matches with your device.

Phonerooteer12 said:
follow the guide on how to use the flashing tool (you have to make it match the config with the rom that's why it's broken), It should unbrick your device although it will wipe your data since it will flash your entire device. Make sure that the firmware also matches with your device.
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I would imagine that their official tool https://support.lenovo.com/au/en/downloads/ds101291-rescue-and-smart-assistant-lmsa
would give me the correct one. It downloads it from their official servers using the Serial Number S/N to identify what you should get. but with my problems, I think you can tell it doesn't work. hence why I'm stuck.
But in recent hours I've managed to be able to get into TWRP (Bootloader is now also unlocked if useful), but whatever action I do e.g. Install .zip or Backup, it just has a scrolling bar and that's it. it does nothing else. I have no idea why it's doing such an odd thing. despite using the "Best Version" for my device according to a comment on a post I've seen in past.
twrp-3.3.1-1-TB8504 is the build I'm using if you can find it.
(you have to make it match the config with the rom that's why it's broken)
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Anyways if you would be able to send a guide of some kind or explain to elaborate configuring the flash that would be awesome.

you can check on romdevelopers as they have full collection of files, including latest, its may help

AzimBahar said:
you can check on romdevelopers as they have full collection of files, including latest, its may help
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That is just what I was looking for! They have a massive collection! Not sure whether it'll change anything...
Edit: I sadly don't feel comfortable giving my address to a website I have no past affiliation with.
Edit 2: I curved, and it was for nothing. Supposedly I need to "Buy A Package". What Kind of world would someone pay for software you used to have!
Thanks anyways!

MAGOOSKEE said:
I would imagine that their official tool https://support.lenovo.com/au/en/downloads/ds101291-rescue-and-smart-assistant-lmsa
would give me the correct one. It downloads it from their official servers using the Serial Number S/N to identify what you should get. but with my problems, I think you can tell it doesn't work. hence why I'm stuck.
But in recent hours I've managed to be able to get into TWRP (Bootloader is now also unlocked if useful), but whatever action I do e.g. Install .zip or Backup, it just has a scrolling bar and that's it. it does nothing else. I have no idea why it's doing such an odd thing. despite using the "Best Version" for my device according to a comment on a post I've seen in past.
twrp-3.3.1-1-TB8504 is the build I'm using if you can find it.
Anyways if you would be able to send a guide of some kind or explain to elaborate configuring the flash that would be awesome.
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Sorry for the confusion, I meant the tool in firmwarefile. Lenovo's website has not helped me while rooting. They have a guide after you downald it. For now just unbrick your device then root it later.

Phonerooteer12 said:
Sorry for the confusion, I meant the tool in firmwarefile. Lenovo's website has not helped me while rooting. They have a guide after you downald it. For now just unbrick your device then root it later.
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It was never bricked, I just need to get a firmware that is official and has the hardware support I need to get Wi-Fi and Bluetooth working.

MAGOOSKEE said:
It was never bricked, I just need to get a firmware that is official and has the hardware support I need to get Wi-Fi and Bluetooth working.
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Good ! Backup and flash it using their tools. I did use their firmware you need to flash it entirely

Phonerooteer12 said:
Good ! Backup and flash it using their tools. I did use their firmware you need to flash it entirely
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I've used over 5 different firmware files, they all either have no Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, or are not official and are filled with bloatware or are missing whole suites of software. The official tool that I sent a link to (The Lenovo Recovery Software) Only gives the choice of one firmware that IS official. but it doesn't have any Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on my device.
I know it's not an issue with hardware for sure.

MAGOOSKEE said:
I've used over 5 different firmware files, they all either have no Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, or are not official and are filled with bloatware or are missing whole suites of software. The official tool that I sent a link to (The Lenovo Recovery Software) Only gives the choice of one firmware that IS official. but it doesn't have any Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on my device.
I know it's not an issue with hardware for sure.
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Make sure that your firmware matches 100%, please try to install the firmware of the cpu using their tool from firmwarefile. That's what's probably causing it. Bet that mobile data won't work either

I can't identify which one I need from here https://firmwarefile.com/lenovo-tab-4-8-tb-8504f. I've used them all before but I can't remember which were good. Some are completely outrageously bad and change the boot logo and other odd stuff.
The only thing I know is that it's a type ZA2B.

MAGOOSKEE said:
I can't identify which one I need from here https://firmwarefile.com/lenovo-tab-4-8-tb-8504f. I've used them all before but I can't remember which were good. Some are completely outrageously bad and change the boot logo and other odd stuff.
The only thing I know is that it's a type ZA2B.
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If it changes it to linux that means you should use their tool

Phonerooteer12 said:
If it changes it to linux that means you should use their tool
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Tool it is! Fastboot gets changed to good ol' tuxo...

MAGOOSKEE said:
Tool it is! Fastboot gets changed to good ol' tuxo...
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Would you be able to send a link to the tool since I'm struggling to find it.

MAGOOSKEE said:
Would you be able to send a link to the tool since I'm struggling to find it.
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Right above the downald . FOLLOW the guide or else you might hard-brick it.
Download QcomDloader Tool (all versions) - Qualcomm Tool
Download latest version of QcomDloader Tool to flash or install firmware on Qualcomm Devices. Available versions are v1.0.2, v1.0.3, v1.0.6, v1.3.0.2.
androidmtk.com

Phonerooteer12 said:
Right above the downald . FOLLOW the guide or else you might hard-brick it.
Download QcomDloader Tool (all versions) - Qualcomm Tool
Download latest version of QcomDloader Tool to flash or install firmware on Qualcomm Devices. Available versions are v1.0.2, v1.0.3, v1.0.6, v1.3.0.2.
androidmtk.com
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Isn't QFIL the same thing at core? Link: https://qfiltool.com/
since that's what I've used the whole time...

MAGOOSKEE said:
Isn't QFIL the same thing at core? Link: https://qfiltool.com/
since that's what I've used the whole time...
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Nope this one flashes their roms but you can still use fastboot for patching

Phonerooteer12 said:
Nope this one flashes their roms but you can still use fastboot for patching
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neat, okay now I know where I went wrong. but firmwarefile.com doesn't have any QcomDloader firmwares that I can actually download. I need to get a link to one. would you be able to see whether you can find one that works? (Make sure it ends with ROW Cause that's what the original firmware was)
The only ones I can find are on Google Drive and they end with this page...
Strange enough It's been like this for over a year and a half. (how long I've had the device like this)
And that's why I never used the tool cause it has a lot harder of firmware to get.
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