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GT-I9505 Post custom rom problems. Want stock back!!

So here i am with a brand new GS4 GT-I9505 and i thought it would be clever to do what i did with my GS2 and root and flash a custom rom to it (Cyanogenmod 10.1 through TWRP)
Clever me forgot to back it up !!!NOOB!!! (but thats beside the point)
Now im stuck with this rom with wifi doesnt work or mobile data and a host of other problems (Such as every time i turn the device off i have to reset the time and date!)
I have looked on the net for weeks and cannot find a way to revert back to the original stock version of my phone as i wish to have this back with all of its features. Main problem being is that every video or text help that i find is for other versions of the phone. Really frustrating as i do not want to destroy/brick the phone.
Would appreciate if anyone could help me in restoring my phone to its original state/factory state. Am pulling my hair out over this. Im not new to this however step by step would be also appreciated
Details of the device:
Device - GT-I9505 (Orange/EE) Android 4.2.2
Cyanogenmod -10.1-20130509-UNOFFICAL-i9505
Custom Recovery - TWRP
Baseband Version - I9505XXUBMG7

FFFreak666 said:
So here i am with a brand new GS4 GT-I9505 and i thought it would be clever to do what i did with my GS2 and root and flash a custom rom to it (Cyanogenmod 10.1 through TWRP)
Clever me forgot to back it up !!!NOOB!!! (but thats beside the point)
Now im stuck with this rom with wifi doesnt work or mobile data and a host of other problems (Such as every time i turn the device off i have to reset the time and date!)
I have looked on the net for weeks and cannot find a way to revert back to the original stock version of my phone as i wish to have this back with all of its features. Main problem being is that every video or text help that i find is for other versions of the phone. Really frustrating as i do not want to destroy/brick the phone.
Would appreciate if anyone could help me in restoring my phone to its original state/factory state. Am pulling my hair out over this. Im not new to this however step by step would be also appreciated
Details of the device:
Device - GT-I9505 (Orange/EE) Android 4.2.2
Cyanogenmod -10.1-20130509-UNOFFICAL-i9505
Custom Recovery - TWRP
Baseband Version - I9505XXUBMG7
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
[ROM] WORLD PREMIERE: I9505 XXUBMGA DEODEX [4.2.2] - Pre-Rooted Stock ROM's Odin/CWM
Download latest firmware from the link above its pre rooted and flash it using odin ur device will be pre rooted and as good as stock just root extra
And I suggest philz recovery incase u wanna flash roms etc in future that's most stable I suppose
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium

123hiten said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
[ROM] WORLD PREMIERE: I9505 XXUBMGA DEODEX [4.2.2] - Pre-Rooted Stock ROM's Odin/CWM
Download latest firmware from the link above its pre rooted and flash it using odin ur device will be pre rooted and as good as stock just root extra
And I suggest philz recovery incase u wanna flash roms etc in future that's most stable I suppose
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium
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This will work even though my Baseband version is different and it wont affect the phone? (Or am i being stupid)

FFFreak666 said:
This will work even though my Baseband version is different and it wont affect the phone? (Or am i being stupid)
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Yes this will work no plm even if u have diffrnt baseband
for example u can flash any latest firmware which is available for any region without any issues "Not China" there some language is diffrnt if I m not wrng
But make sure its only for the variant u have like i9505 etc
Edit I always suggest take a back up of EFS of your device for safety
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379400 Efs Backup

123hiten said:
Yes this will work no plm even if u have diffrnt baseband
for example u can flash any latest firmware which is available for any region without any issues "Not China" there some language is diffrnt if I m not wrng
But make sure its only for the variant u have like i9505 etc
Edit I always suggest take a back up of EFS of your device for safety
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379400 Efs Backup
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Am currently downloading I9505XXUBMGA-prerooted-odex-full.rar file.
Will flash later as i have to sleep will let you know if it works and comment back again so i can send some more thanks your way if this so works....if so you are a life saver. Was going to go as far as buying a new i9505. :laugh: :highfive:

FFFreak666 said:
Am currently downloading I9505XXUBMGA-prerooted-odex-full.rar file.
Will flash later as i have to sleep will let you know if it works and comment back again so i can send some more thanks your way if this so works....if so you are a life saver. Was going to go as far as buying a new i9505. :laugh: :highfive:
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Don't worry u take a good sleep this thing will work :good:

Installing a pre rooted ROM won't give you stock/factory state.
If you really want your Official EE ROM go to Sammobile and download it.
Download triangle away to reset flash counter and as soon as its reset boot to download mode and flash Official stock EE ROM. No root.
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[GUIDE][INFO][ROOT]Android 4.3-Each n Everything

Everyone here must be knowing that 4.3 has been leaked for Note2 few days ago.
But I guess everyone didn't upgraded to 4.3 yet because of less info, proper guide or maybe efs issue..So I made this guide explaining each n everything regarding 4.3 you need to know.
Below mentioned are the things explained-
1-Basic info of 4.3 ROM
2-How to root
3-MODs
4-ROMs
5.Reset flash counter
6.How to downgrade
7.Get rid of knox security
Basic Info
Android 4.3 for Note2 is a leaked ROM..so don't expect that it has S4 or Note3 features..But it will be available for sure once its officially rolled out.
So what does this ROM actually is?
1.This is just a 4.3 rom with no new added features or apps..I heard its slightly better than MG1 in terms of battery and performance.
2.It comes with new security feature called "knox security"(for more info regarding knox,google it)
3.It will mount sdcard as 0.This means that all ur data will not be shown in file explorer,u need to manually move it to media/0 folder.
How to Root
Most of the custom rom based on 4.3 fw are pre-rooted.So no need to root them.But for info,follow this-
1.Flash Philz recoveryHere
2.Flash SuperSu1.65 (older won't work)Get it here [thanks to @dr.ketan for this]
MODS
Follow dr.ketan's well explained guide below-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467009
ROMS
1.Pre-rooted rom (thanks to @dr.ketan)
2.Thunder KitKat Touchwiz 4.3
3.WanamLite
4.AngryRivelation
Reset flash counter
-Download Stock Recovery
and copy to SD card Int/Ext
-Flash and reboot
-Use Triangle away 3.05 to reset counter. (again thanks to @dr.ketan)
Downgrading to 4.1.2
No issue in downgrade.
-Leaked 4.3 installed and rooted -> unrooted from SU -> rooted with prerooted ->No issue -> downgraded to MG1 (I had to wipe after downgrade, but no other issue) -> again flashed prerooted
So i have tested for both downgrading as well prerooted have no issue in root.
(copy-pasted from doc's guide)
OR
U can easily restore your nandroid backup of 4.1.2 rom directly from 4.3..if there's imei issue,flash 4.3 modem..it should fix the problem
Getting rid of knox security
Since KNOX is on this leaked firmware;
ROOT your N7100
Download ES FILE EXPLORER
Set root access in this app.
Goto system/app folder, and press search
Type Knox
Rename the Knox .apk files into .apk.bak
Reboot and Knox is killed (thanks to @rayblo for this)
OR
Open titanium backup app
search "knox" in search box and freeze all knox apps..(my own discovery)
Note-
I made this guide after reading all threads regarding 4.3 and then published it..I just compiled each one of them and assembled guide and info here..If I am wrong somewhere kindly PM me and i'll fix it.or u can comment below with your suggestions,things to be added,corrections etc. Please do not post nasty comments if i'm wrong somewhere..instead help me make this better by giving suggestions
More stuff will be added when something new arrives or some kind member helps me out

Reserved

Reserved for future

thnx will add this to leaked topic!!

rayblo said:
thnx will add this to leaked topic!!
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My pleasure

Don't Link prerooted ROM directly, instead link to thread so user can get support.

I find it difficult to trust something when even the thread topic is misspelled!
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4

dr.ketan said:
Don't Link prerooted ROM directly, instead link to thread so user can get support.
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Fixed doc:good:

htc6500uk said:
I find it difficult to trust something when even the thread topic is misspelled!
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4
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So kindly you tell me what should I do
And pls,
I said help me make it better rather pointing out the mistakes

mannyvinny said:
So kindly you tell me what should I do
And pls,
I said help me make it better rather pointing out the mistakes
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He might mean : [GUIDE][INFO][ROOT]Adroid 4.3-Each n Everything
Change into [GUIDE][INFO][ROOT] Android 4.3 - Each & Everything

rayblo said:
He might mean : [GUIDE][INFO][ROOT]Adroid 4.3-Each n Everything
Change into [GUIDE][INFO][ROOT] Android 4.3 - Each & Everything
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Oops..typo
btw thats not a big deal

mannyvinny said:
Oops..typo
btw thats not a big deal
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I know but people like to say something

Thanks bro:good::good::good::good:
Thats what I needed to know about 4.3!! thanks huge
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mannyvinny said:
Reset flash counter
-Download Stock Recovery
and copy to SD card Int/Ext
-Flash and reboot
-Use Triangle away 3.05 to reset counter. (again thanks to @dr.ketan)
Downgrading to 4.1.2
No issue in downgrade.
-Leaked 4.3 installed and rooted -> unrooted from SU -> rooted with prerooted ->No issue -> downgraded to MG1 (I had to wipe after downgrade, but no other issue) -> again flashed prerooted
So i have tested for both downgrading as well prerooted have no issue in root.
(copy-pasted from doc's guide)
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Simply why you are not using your brain rather making copy paste.
-Downgrading method you have described is basically My answer to how i have tested prerooted ROM, all these is not required to do, and any newbie will follow this and end with mess up.
-How to flash recovery after copying to SD card ?

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Duplicate threads are against XDA rules..especially when some of it is a direct copy and paste of another users.

[Q] where to start? clockword recovery mod etc

Hi there guys,
I've been used to flashing android devices in the past (+2 years ago), but I don't have much experience with it nowadays.
first my current situation:
-I'm running MJ7 atm, rooted with kingo
i'm looking fo flash note's 3 4.4.2 kitkat rom, or omega rom, or cm11
If I understood correctly:
1) install a clockwork mod recovery for my 9005
> what "image" do I use for that? clockwork mod recovery doesn't have the note 3 9005 in it's list
2) install another rom through clockwork mod recover?
I've already tried looking for answers on this forum, but either they aren't for my specific device, or it doesn't explain the steps
Any suggestions guys?
The custom recovery is needed because... samsung's recovery is limited or something?
Trying to find answers to these questions!
In case I overlooked some topics, feel free to point me towards them!
Thanks in advance!
Nick

seventje84 said:
Hi there guys,
I've been used to flashing android devices in the past (+2 years ago), but I don't have much experience with it nowadays.
first my current situation:
-I'm running MJ7 atm, rooted with kingo
i'm looking fo flash note's 3 4.4.2 kitkat rom, or omega rom, or cm11
If I understood correctly:
1) install a clockwork mod recovery for my 9005
> what "image" do I use for that? clockwork mod recovery doesn't have the note 3 9005 in it's list
2) install another rom through clockwork mod recover?
I've already tried looking for answers on this forum, but either they aren't for my specific device, or it doesn't explain the steps
Any suggestions guys?
The custom recovery is needed because... samsung's recovery is limited or something?
Trying to find answers to these questions!
In case I overlooked some topics, feel free to point me towards them!
Thanks in advance!
Nick
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OK, so before you flash you need to know that if you upgrade to 4.4.2 Official your bootloader upgrades and you cannot use CM nor can you go back to 4.3. SO you need to decide which you'd prefer to do.
As for recovery, yes you need a custom recovery to flash a custom mod. -- CWM by Chenglu is the only recovery that currently works on Kitkat 4.4.2.
TWRP/PhilZ/CWM work on 4.3 - so you can flash anything up until MK/ML*
CM11/OMEGA/CRASH/ALLIANCE etc all run on Mj7/MK2-3/ML2 currently so are compatible with your 4.3 build
Since you rooted via Kingo, is your KNOX preserved? because installing a custom recovery will void this.

radicalisto said:
OK, so before you flash you need to know that if you upgrade to 4.4.2 Official your bootloader upgrades and you cannot use CM nor can you go back to 4.3. SO you need to decide which you'd prefer to do.
As for recovery, yes you need a custom recovery to flash a custom mod. -- CWM by Chenglu is the only recovery that currently works on Kitkat 4.4.2.
TWRP/PhilZ/CWM work on 4.3 - so you can flash anything up until MK/ML*
CM11/OMEGA/CRASH/ALLIANCE etc all run on Mj7/MK2-3/ML2 currently so are compatible with your 4.3 build
Since you rooted via Kingo, is your KNOX preserved? because installing a custom recovery will void this.
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First of all, I want to thank you for the swift response!
So basically:
-once I flash original 4.4.2 I get a new bootloader and I cannot install a different rom except stock one atm?
-If I flash CM11/Omega etc it's no issue.. Any idea why though? CM11 is also 4.4.2 based.. but it doesn't come with new restrictive bootloader I suppose?
-I rooted through kingo, and during boot I don't see any special "text", so I suppose my knox is preserved
-about the "voiding", I found a piece of text in the european law here about rooting and voiding warranty that will help me if I ever needed that warranty
-Question about CMW recovery: If I install it from the play store, what kind of "recovery" do I need to install? is there a Database for that or some sort?

seventje84 said:
First of all, I want to thank you for the swift response!
So basically:
-once I flash original 4.4.2 I get a new bootloader and I cannot install a different rom except stock one atm?
-If I flash CM11/Omega etc it's no issue.. Any idea why though? CM11 is also 4.4.2 based.. but it doesn't come with new restrictive bootloader I suppose?
-I rooted through kingo, and during boot I don't see any special "text", so I suppose my knox is preserved
-about the "voiding", I found a piece of text in the european law here about rooting and voiding warranty that will help me if I ever needed that warranty
-Question about CMW recovery: If I install it from the play store, what kind of "recovery" do I need to install? is there a Database for that or some sort?
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1- Yup, once you get the new bootloader you can't downgrade, you can however flash ROMS which are created with this new bootloader, so far SweetROM, AndroidNow NG and(soon to be coming) AllianceROM are NA6 compatible.
2-CM was built on the old BL source, it'll probably eventually get updated to NA6 BL at some point, but for now it's based on MJ7 BL.
3/4- Yup if you are EU like myself, then KNOX warranty means nothing to us, I was just confirming you were aware of this
-- CWM has to be installed via ODIN, takes 20seconds to flash via PDA option in ODIN 1.85. CWM will be your main base recovery and you can install/wipe/mount etc as and when you need to.
*Side note, my advice, stick with your current bootloader and avoid the new kitkat bootloader, install CWM and flash in temasek's CM build and custom kernel. It's a fantastic build! just need to install the gAPPS to get Playstore and google apps etc - also Official Nightlies have been announced and are live by CM**
Any other queries just post away :good:

seventje84 said:
First of all, I want to thank you for the swift response!
So basically:
-once I flash original 4.4.2 I get a new bootloader and I cannot install a different rom except stock one atm?
-If I flash CM11/Omega etc it's no issue.. Any idea why though? CM11 is also 4.4.2 based.. but it doesn't come with new restrictive bootloader I suppose?
-I rooted through kingo, and during boot I don't see any special "text", so I suppose my knox is preserved
-about the "voiding", I found a piece of text in the european law here about rooting and voiding warranty that will help me if I ever needed that warranty
-Question about CMW recovery: If I install it from the play store, what kind of "recovery" do I need to install? is there a Database for that or some sort?
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Where do we find that piece of law? Im just curious since I'm also knox 0x1 Hehe. Currently running Androidnow but after 1 day it seems that I have some forced reboots. Don't know where it comes from. I guess it's because I installed the rom from external sd.
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Koumorisword said:
Where do we find that piece of law? Im just curious since I'm also knox 0x1 Hehe. Currently running Androidnow but after 1 day it seems that I have some forced reboots. Don't know where it comes from. I guess it's because I installed the rom from external sd.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
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Did you dirty flash? - try another ROM, that may be a little buggy... However I suspect you didn't do a full wipe and that's the issue with the FC's

radicalisto said:
Did you dirty flash? - try another ROM, that may be a little buggy... However I suspect you didn't do a full wipe and that's the issue with the FC's
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I did the Cwm based Phil "prepare for other rom" wipe. Manual wipe would be better you think?
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Koumorisword said:
I did the Cwm based Phil "prepare for other rom" wipe. Manual wipe would be better you think?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
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Nope, that wipe should be enough. Probably a buggy ROM. Try another and see if you have any issues.

Koumorisword said:
Where do we find that piece of law? Im just curious since I'm also knox 0x1 Hehe.
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You want to look for EU Directive 1999/44/CE
http://matija.suklje.name/rooting-and-flashing-your-device-does-not-void-the-warranty-in-eu

Request for latest Custom Stock Rom

Please could someone point me in the right direction.
I have gone through the forum via PC and Android (Tapatalk) but I cannot find a Stock 4.4.2 ROM that has only a basic few extras.
I'm looking for the following...
1. Latest Stock ROM Flashable in a custom recovery (CWM,TWRP)
2. Deodexed
3. Busybox
4. SuperSU (Rooted)
5. Speed Addons (SDCard Boost, RW Fix)
6. De-Knoxed
7. Looks like plain TouchWiz with all stock apps.
If anyone could post a link I would be ever so grateful.
I must learn to do these things myself at some point. Its my 8th Android phone lol.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

:sly: spoon feeding at its finest.

martinbrettphilo said:
Please could someone point me in the right direction.
I have gone through the forum via PC and Android (Tapatalk) but I cannot find a Stock 4.4.2 ROM that has only a basic few extras.
I'm looking for the following...
1. Latest Stock ROM Flashable in a custom recovery (CWM,TWRP)
2. Deodexed
3. Busybox
4. SuperSU (Rooted)
5. Speed Addons (SDCard Boost, RW Fix)
6. De-Knoxed
7. Looks like plain TouchWiz with all stock apps.
If anyone could post a link I would be ever so grateful.
I must learn to do these things myself at some point. Its my 8th Android phone lol.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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If u want plain stock, the nearest to what u need is alexandr nd6.
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.

Tried it and it Boot Loops Im currently running btu xxuend6. Flashed it with CWM & TWRP. Boot loop from TWRP and stays on Samsung logo for CWM?
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You do know, that xda-developers is not the place where you ask things to be done for you? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
Why not create such ROM yourself?

martinbrettphilo said:
Please could someone point me in the right direction.
I have gone through the forum via PC and Android (Tapatalk) but I cannot find a Stock 4.4.2 ROM that has only a basic few extras.
I'm looking for the following...
1. Latest Stock ROM Flashable in a custom recovery (CWM,TWRP)
2. Deodexed
3. Busybox
4. SuperSU (Rooted)
5. Speed Addons (SDCard Boost, RW Fix)
6. De-Knoxed
7. Looks like plain TouchWiz with all stock apps.
If anyone could post a link I would be ever so grateful.
I must learn to do these things myself at some point. Its my 8th Android phone lol.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Try this ROM, it's the LATEST and DEODEXED and all the things it has.
KNOX is out, install it it is awesome:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649176

Paviano said:
Try this ROM, it's the LATEST and DEODEXED and all the things it has.
KNOX is out, install it it is awesome:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649176
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Read the topic before you posted. It was suggested 3 posts above. OP said it caused issues for him.

Someguyfromhell said:
Read the topic before you posted. It was suggested 3 posts above. OP said it caused issues for him.
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that's strange because it works fine for me using CWM. before flashing it i did full cleaning internal storage

Paviano said:
that's strange because it works fine for me using CWM. before flashing it i did full cleaning internal storage
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Of course it's working, why wouldn't it ?
But the op has had only 8 Android phones so far so he doesn't yet know how to flash it. He'll get there eventually. :sly:
Sent from my N9005

and this is my first androit sh!!! t and got rooted and custom rom after a day

I know how to flash and I was simply asking to be pointed in the right direction for help. After all XDA is a community and isn't that what a community does? Thank you to those who helped. I managed to get it sorted a while back. Turns out I have a strange boot loader that was semi-bricked. I've since repaired it and have been using the Unofficial CM12 with TWRP. Also user Dejan Sathanas, are you trolling me or what, very unhelpful on several of my posts now. Didn't you know sarcasm is the lowest form of wit?

Cconfirmed 4.2 backups will restore on 4.4 Bootloader

Confirmed: you can restore 4.2.2 base rom backups after you've Odin flashed the 4.4 kk update with the new bootloader...just an FYI as I've been able to successfully restore back and forth between 4.2 and 4.4 base roms
Mega

megalomanic14 said:
Confirmed: you can restore 4.2.2 base rom backups after you've Odin flashed the 4.4 kk update with the new bootloader...just an FYI as I've been able to successfully restore back and forth between 4.2 and 4.4 base roms
Mega
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Easier said than done... You fail to mention: Unless your app has bug fixes 4.4.2 will cause issues and not to do a full restore. Also you led us to believe you can restore to 4.2.2 or 4.2.1 from 4.4.2. Only the apps you can do so, unless they are OEM specific and are only made for 4.4.2.

gooberdude said:
Easier said than done... You fail to mention: Unless your app has bug fixes 4.4.2 will cause issues and not to do a full restore. Also you led us to believe you can restore to 4.2.2 or 4.2.1 from 4.4.2. Only the apps you can do so, unless they are OEM specific and are only made for 4.4.2.
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actually I didn't fail to mention anything...i did a full normal full wipe of 4.4.2 after I Odin flashed it, rooted and Odin flashed recovery then a normal full restore of 4.2.2 system apps kernel the whole deal.....even my custom kernel restored back fine dude just as I said with zero issues...and to be clear I never once mentioned 4.1 did I? You said 4.1 stop putting words in my mouth....if there had been issues I would've mentioned it...all my apps and root were in tact and those I greenified were still hibernating, even my Wanam them came back dude.....my 4.2.2 rom and apps restored flawlessly so I'd appreciate you not put words in my mouth again thanks
Mega
Dude your apps have nothing to do with anything...all apps that you had on 4.4 get wiped if you do a proper wipe then your 4.2 apps restore with the rest of the system and data apps partition if you backed them up so maybe if you knew what you were talking about you wouldn't be trying to call me out mistakenly

Whoa whoa whoa children please stop where you are right now. Let me clarify some things...
Yes, you can restore 4.2.2 using Odin to flash the stock tar file.
No, the bootloader WILL NOT be rolled back, once you have a Knox bootloader there is no going back unless you have the equipment and resources to basically JTAG your device to perform a NAND flash of the original bootloader to the device's eMMC controller. This will wipe your entire eMMC which is your internal storage so you will lose everything.
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You should really look up Adam Outler if you have not heard of him here on XDA and you are not familiar with his work, he can teach you a lot about many devices and how to "hack" them.
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Mattix724 said:
Whoa whoa whoa children please stop where you are right now. Let me clarify some things...
Yes, you can restore 4.2.2 using Odin to flash the stock tar file.
No, the bootloader WILL NOT be rolled back, once you have a Knox bootloader there is no going back unless you have the equipment and resources to basically JTAG your device to perform a NAND flash of the original bootloader to the device's eMMC controller. This will wipe your entire eMMC which is your internal storage so you will lose everything.
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You should really look up Adam Outler if you have not heard of him here on XDA and you are not familiar with his work, he can teach you a lot about many devices and how to "hack" them.
Sent from my GT-N5110 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Sorry grandpa lol
Thanks I appreciate it but I'm moderately familiar... I have builds out for the note 3, note 12.2 pro, galaxy mega, tab 8.4 and (galaxy gear but only for myself and some friend) all currently...and have my personal other note 1, note 2, note 8, and note 10.1 2012 roms across their respective base builds that I still occasionally get out and build for....anyway i actually only did a simple restore of my stock 4.2.2 cwm backup just like every other time as noted above in my previous posts...a simple clean wipe, clear dalvik and cache, restore 4.2 with civz kernel just like normal after I Odin flashed the 4.4 stock rom, flashed recovery and rooted it and made a backup of kk then restored 4.2 backup and it restored perfectly ...i only tried it knowing I could Odin flash 4.4 again worst case scenario... and my note 8 collects dust anyway... so so after the successful restore I made the post for anyone who may be interestd cheers
Mega

megalomanic14 said:
Sorry grandpa lol
Thanks I appreciate it but I'm moderately familiar... I have builds out for the note 3, note 12.2 pro, galaxy mega, tab 8.4 and (galaxy gear but only for myself and some friend) all currently...and have my personal other note 1, note 2, note 8, and note 10.1 2012 roms across their respective base builds that I still occasionally get out and build for....anyway i actually only did a simple restore of my stock 4.2.2 cwm backup just like every other time as noted above in my previous posts...a simple clean wipe, clear dalvik and cache, restore 4.2 with civz kernel just like normal after I Odin flashed the 4.4 stock rom, flashed recovery and rooted it and made a backup of kk then restored 4.2 backup and it restored perfectly ...i only tried it knowing I could Odin flash 4.4 again worst case scenario... and my note 8 collects dust anyway... so so after the successful restore I made the post for anyone who may be interestd cheers
Mega
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Haha, I'm not old. I'm only turning 24 next month. I am however pretty old for my rank in the army. I only joined last October and I finally just got promoted from Pvt to Pv2 today.
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Mattix724 said:
Haha, I'm not old. I'm only turning 24 next month. I am however pretty old for my rank in the army. I only joined last October and I finally just got promoted from Pvt to Pv2 today.
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Oh thats really cool man...a couple really cool dudes on my note 3 rom are in the army...ones is an mp...congratulations dude
Mega
My buddy kalz (army sargent) also says congratulations on the promo dude

Mattix724 said:
Whoa whoa whoa children please stop where you are right now. Let me clarify some things...
Yes, you can restore 4.2.2 using Odin to flash the stock tar file.
No, the bootloader WILL NOT be rolled back, once you have a Knox bootloader there is no going back unless you have the equipment and resources to basically JTAG your device to perform a NAND flash of the original bootloader to the device's eMMC controller. This will wipe your entire eMMC which is your internal storage so you will lose everything.
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You should really look up Adam Outler if you have not heard of him here on XDA and you are not familiar with his work, he can teach you a lot about many devices and how to "hack" them.
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Just to confirm, downgrading to 4.2.2 via pc odin is still possible without any ill effects other than the knox flag being tripped permanently?
and this would be with the stock 4.2.2 rom package from sammobile, no editing, decompiling or any of the sorts???:laugh::silly:

Imacatlover said:
Just to confirm, downgrading to 4.2.2 via pc odin is still possible without any ill effects other than the knox flag being tripped permanently?
and this would be with the stock 4.2.2 rom package from sammobile, no editing, decompiling or any of the sorts???:laugh::silly:
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You can definitely flash the stock 4.2.2 tar file using Odin 3.07 without any problems. I suggest wiping data and cache first.
You should also be able to flash any custom ROM using a custom recovery such as PhilZ CWM and perform a restoration of any backup without any problems other than Knox counter being tripped.
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Mattix724 said:
You can definitely flash the stock 4.2.2 tar file using Odin 3.07 without any problems. I suggest wiping data and cache first.
You should also be able to flash any custom ROM using a custom recovery such as PhilZ CWM and perform a restoration of any backup without any problems other than Knox counter being tripped.
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My my, thanks for the info kind sir

please help!!
megalomanic14 said:
Confirmed: you can restore 4.2.2 base rom backups after you've Odin flashed the 4.4 kk update with the new bootloader...just an FYI as I've been able to successfully restore back and forth between 4.2 and 4.4 base roms
Mega
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Is it for galaxy s4 I9505 also?
And what if I flashed using cwm instead of odin flash?
And can I restore my 4.2.2 stock(rooted) backup also?

Amin Hussain said:
Is it for galaxy s4 I9505 also?
And what if I flashed using cwm instead of odin flash?
And can I restore my 4.2.2 stock(rooted) backup also?
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Dude you're in the note 8 threads. ..how am I supposed to know about the s4? Lmao. ..maybe you should look in the s4 threads it'd make more sense
Mega

I've only used stock and the FlexNote 4.4.2 ROM from @civato since upgrading to KitKat but I think some users have experienced issues with charging when the 4.4.2 bootloader is installed in combination with a 4.2.x ROM.
The 4.2.x ROM still works but there may be a few glitches elsewhere.
ramjet73

ramjet73 said:
I've only used stock and the FlexNote 4.4.2 ROM from @civato since upgrading to KitKat but I think some users have experienced issues with charging when the 4.4.2 bootloader is installed in combination with a 4.2.x ROM.
The 4.2.x ROM still works but there may be a few glitches elsewhere.
ramjet73
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Sure there's always gonna be oddities when mixing any systems...but I upgraded via odin to 4.4 and restored 4.2 the day I posted this comfirming downgrade is possible months ago and have stayed on my 4.2 firenote rom with 4.4 bootloader since without issue so sure with anything your mileage may vary depending in your device but that's always the case on any of the 12 devices I build roms for
Mega