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I have tried everything to unroot and go back to stock and no matter what I flash or odin and restored my nandroid I still have MF9 under software version and baseband version. My WiFi is broke and I cant for the life of me just get back to MDC or MDL. My Kernel will change and my Build number just not the other things. So right now I have Software Version MF9, Baseband MF9 Kernel 3.4.0-529760 [email protected] #1 Sat Apr 27 18:12:21 KST 2013 and my Build is MDL. I don't care about wiping everything I just want to get back to MDC or MDL. I tried QBKING77 Unroot/Unbrick method also. IDk what to do, this MF9 is locked down.
Find a stock sprint rom from before the MF9 update and flash. Do NOT install the update afterwards- just know that the "update installed tap to download" will not go away unless you switch to a new rom. I might still have the pre MF9 file you can flash with Odin. You WILL be complete fresh out of the box. You will NOT be rooted. You WILL have to call the reactivate number (##72786#). You may actually be able to get it fixed with just the number. Let me dig for a few and if I find it I'll post it for you.
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GiantJay said:
I have tried everything to unroot and go back to stock and no matter what I flash or odin and restored my nandroid I still have MF9 under software version and baseband version. My WiFi is broke and I cant for the life of me just get back to MDC or MDL. My Kernel will change and my Build number just not the other things. So right now I have Software Version MF9, Baseband MF9 Kernel 3.4.0-529760 [email protected] #1 Sat Apr 27 18:12:21 KST 2013 and my Build is MDL. I don't care about wiping everything I just want to get back to MDC or MDL. I tried QBKING77 Unroot/Unbrick method also. IDk what to do, this MF9 is locked down.
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MDL Firmware: http://d-h.st/sCX
MDC Firmware: http://d-h.st/rdl
GiantJay said:
I have tried everything to unroot and go back to stock and no matter what I flash or odin and restored my nandroid I still have MF9 under software version and baseband version. My WiFi is broke and I cant for the life of me just get back to MDC or MDL. My Kernel will change and my Build number just not the other things. So right now I have Software Version MF9, Baseband MF9 Kernel 3.4.0-529760 [email protected] #1 Sat Apr 27 18:12:21 KST 2013 and my Build is MDL. I don't care about wiping everything I just want to get back to MDC or MDL. I tried QBKING77 Unroot/Unbrick method also. IDk what to do, this MF9 is locked down.
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What I read is that MF9 is NAND locked, meaning that once you've updated you can't go back. I could be wrong, but it sounds like that's what you're running into if even Odin doesn't work.
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I have no problem downgrading heres how I do it.
1.dl this http://hotfile.com/dl/229748597/17b009a/SPR-L720VPUAMDL-20130430113003.zip.html
2.download odin 1.85
3.unzip download from step 1
4.place the tar in same folder as odin 1.85
5.place phone in download mode
6.open odin and select pda then select the tar from step 1
7.select bootloader upgrade in odin (dont think it makes a difference but I select it anyways
8.hit start
9.when its done itll do its factory wipe on the screen
10.hold power button till device turns off then hold vol up to go into stock recovery
11.wipe data in stock recovery
12.reboot
13.done
*NOTE: YOU WILL BE STUCK IN A BOOT LOOP UNTIL YOU MANUALLY WIPE DATA THROUGH STOCK RECOVERY
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MDL Firmware: http://d-h.st/sCX
MDC Firmware: http://d-h.st/rdl
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Tried those and nothing.
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babyshrimps said:
Find a stock sprint rom from before the MF9 update and flash. Do NOT install the update afterwards- just know that the "update installed tap to download" will not go away unless you switch to a new rom. I might still have the pre MF9 file you can flash with Odin. You WILL be complete fresh out of the box. You will NOT be rooted. You WILL have to call the reactivate number (##72786#). You may actually be able to get it fixed with just the number. Let me dig for a few and if I find it I'll post it for you.
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I was about to try this.
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I have no problem downgrading heres how I do it.
1.dl this http://hotfile.com/dl/229748597/17b009a/SPR-L720VPUAMDL-20130430113003.zip.html
2.download odin 1.85
3.unzip download from step 1
4.place the tar in same folder as odin 1.85
5.place phone in download mode
6.open odin and select pda then select the tar from step 1
7.select bootloader upgrade in odin (dont think it makes a difference but I select it anyways
8.hit start
9.when its done itll do its factory wipe on the screen
10.hold power button till device turns off then hold vol up to go into stock recovery
11.wipe data in stock recovery
12.reboot
13.done
*NOTE: YOU WILL BE STUCK IN A BOOT LOOP UNTIL YOU MANUALLY WIPE DATA THROUGH STOCK RECOVERY
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I downloaded that file and was going to do this. It took hours to download. Will report back on what works thanks everyone.
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I have no problem downgrading heres how I do it.
1.dl this http://hotfile.com/dl/229748597/17b009a/SPR-L720VPUAMDL-20130430113003.zip.html
2.download odin 1.85
3.unzip download from step 1
4.place the tar in same folder as odin 1.85
5.place phone in download mode
6.open odin and select pda then select the tar from step 1
7.select bootloader upgrade in odin (dont think it makes a difference but I select it anyways
8.hit start
9.when its done itll do its factory wipe on the screen
10.hold power button till device turns off then hold vol up to go into stock recovery
11.wipe data in stock recovery
12.reboot
13.done
*NOTE: YOU WILL BE STUCK IN A BOOT LOOP UNTIL YOU MANUALLY WIPE DATA THROUGH STOCK RECOVERY
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Tried this and it said failed? I'm rooted with custom recovery right now should I try stock recovery? Not sure why that would make a difference?
*EDIT It is flashing now. I just closed Odin unplugged and reconnected my usb and reopened Odin and it started flashing immediately. We shall see.
devoureddreams said:
I have no problem downgrading heres how I do it.
1.dl this http://hotfile.com/dl/229748597/17b009a/SPR-L720VPUAMDL-20130430113003.zip.html
2.download odin 1.85
3.unzip download from step 1
4.place the tar in same folder as odin 1.85
5.place phone in download mode
6.open odin and select pda then select the tar from step 1
7.select bootloader upgrade in odin (dont think it makes a difference but I select it anyways
8.hit start
9.when its done itll do its factory wipe on the screen
10.hold power button till device turns off then hold vol up to go into stock recovery
11.wipe data in stock recovery
12.reboot
13.done
*NOTE: YOU WILL BE STUCK IN A BOOT LOOP UNTIL YOU MANUALLY WIPE DATA THROUGH STOCK RECOVERY
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This did not work. WiFi is still broke. And I still have the MF9 Baseband and Software Version. WTH. Well I will flash a TW ROM and then try this maybe. Or maybe with stock recovery and no root? Will report back.
Well I did the manual update to MF9 and it fixed WiFi as I thought it would. Might see if I can revert later or tomorrow to use Triangle Away while on MDL.
I know theres a sprint firmwares thread I just can't find the forsaken thing on tapa so try a search, usually google will deliver. I can't upload my zip as its too large.
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I know theres a sprint firmwares thread I just can't find the forsaken thing on tapa so try a search, usually google will deliver. I can't upload my zip as its too large.
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Already downloaded the mdl one from Sammobile site it was a no go. Im okay for now and I think I can figure it out I was just hoping it was an easy fix I was overlooking. I had a terribly long night and day today. I just needed A WiFi wirking because my phone is usless in my area without it on 3g so I'm content for right now. Thank you again everyone. Feel free to post more if you think you have some info that might help someone.
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Downgrading from MF9
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Already downloaded the mdl one from Sammobile site it was a no go. Im okay for now and I think I can figure it out I was just hoping it was an easy fix I was overlooking. I had a terribly long night and day today. I just needed A WiFi wirking because my phone is usless in my area without it on 3g so I'm content for right now. Thank you again everyone. Feel free to post more if you think you have some info that might help someone.
Brought to you by Sprint and the letters GS and the number 4
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I sure hope someone comes up with a successful unroot process. I have root, TWRP 2.6, and obviously cannot use Triangle Away to reset my counter.
TIA to whoever finds an answer to this issue. :good:
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I sure hope someone comes up with a successful unroot process. I have root, TWRP 2.6, and obviously cannot use Triangle Away to reset my counter.
TIA to whoever finds an answer to this issue. :good:
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I resolved the issue. Flash a mdl based rom. Then install the firmware and modem for mdl. Then use triangle away and then return to stock through Odin.
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GiantJay said:
Already downloaded the mdl one from Sammobile site it was a no go. Im okay for now and I think I can figure it out I was just hoping it was an easy fix I was overlooking. I had a terribly long night and day today. I just needed A WiFi wirking because my phone is usless in my area without it on 3g so I'm content for right now. Thank you again everyone. Feel free to post more if you think you have some info that might help someone.
Brought to you by Sprint and the letters GS and the number 4
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Can you elaborate more on that mdl one from sammys was a no go?
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GiantJay said:
I resolved the issue. Flash a mdl based rom. Then install the firmware and modem for mdl. Then use triangle away and then return to stock through Odin.
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Did you have to do a hard reset?
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GiantJay said:
Already downloaded the mdl one from Sammobile site it was a no go. Im okay for now and I think I can figure it out I was just hoping it was an easy fix I was overlooking. I had a terribly long night and day today. I just needed A WiFi wirking because my phone is usless in my area without it on 3g so I'm content for right now. Thank you again everyone. Feel free to post more if you think you have some info that might help someone.
Brought to you by Sprint and the letters GS and the number 4
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Can you elaborate more on that mdl one from sammys was a no go?
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ROMANTiC KiD said:
Can you elaborate more on that mdl one from sammys was a no go?
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On what mdl one? Did you already get the mdl firmware and baseband back on your phone and a mdl rom?
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ROMANTiC KiD said:
Can you elaborate more on that mdl one from sammys was a no go?
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Okay here is precisely what to do.
1. Download and flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288531 (From rujelus22's thread found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288531)
2. Then flash the MDL Firmware/Baseband here http://d-h.st/sCX (From Unknownfore's thread found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2338919)
3. Then flash the stock Odin file from SamMobile or here (This is the MDC file) http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-unroot-and-unbrick-the-samsung-galaxy-s4/
4. Wipe data and boot up then root and use Triangle away. Then unroot and you should be good. :good:
Hi, I was hoping to get some help and insight with the situation I've been dealing with. I'll give as much information as possible so that someone might be able to point me in the right direction.
I have an att galaxy s4 that was purchased and rooted before the mf3 ota that made everything so difficult. I've flashed several roms and decided to go with liquidsmooth 2.37 atm and I'm experiencing a few odd issues (stock mss not working) that no one else seems to have, but for the most part it's running very well. Lately I've wanted to go with a rom using the new 4.4 and I've tried a handful no matter what rom I try I have the same issues. so far I've tried CM 11, Omnirom and Gummy. With all of them everything runs very laggy and glitchy and will frequently freeze until it crashes and reboots. Every single time I've used whatever gapps are linked in the op for every rom and followed flashing instructions to the letter (wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, flash rom , flash gapps, flash super su (if needed) and reboot) and I've even tried different recoveries (both cwm recovery 6.0.4.4 and the latest philz cwm recovery) same results every time. This part shouldn't matter, but I tried flashing these roms while on the original mdl modem and after upgrading to mj9. Let me know any other info you need, but I've tried to be thorough. I appreciate the help.
So what firmware are you on right now?
scott14719 said:
So what firmware are you on right now?
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I'm guessing mdb
sorry thought i mentioned the firmware is mdl
Rockman195 said:
sorry thought i mentioned the firmware is mdl
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Looks like you're doing everything right. Have you checked md5's of your downloads?
I don't know how to do that or else I would
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Rockman195 said:
I don't know how to do that or else I would
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http://onlinemd5.com/
Thanks for the link. I'm looking into md5 checking and I downloaded the hash droid app. My only question is when I calculate the md5 of a file what am I supposed to compare it to?
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Rockman195 said:
Thanks for the link. I'm looking into md5 checking and I downloaded the hash droid app. My only question is when I calculate the md5 of a file what am I supposed to compare it to?
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You should compare it to the md5 typically posted where you download the file from
Ok so the dl site like devhost or whatever
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Rockman195 said:
Ok so the dl site like devhost or whatever
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Correct. I usually just compare the last 5 or 6 characters. If they match it's very unlikely the others won't too.
tried going back and looking in all the threads that I downloaded roms from, can't find md5s for any of them with one exception and thats an outdated version of a rom I'm not currently trying to flash, so I don't see the point in downloading it just to compare the md5
Downloaded an omnirom build and checked the md5 and everything was good, plus I would be surprised if the md5s were bad on all the roms I've tried. Any other suggestions? Should I try two recovery instead of coming?
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Rockman195 said:
Downloaded an omnirom build and checked the md5 and everything was good, plus I would be surprised if the md5s were bad on all the roms I've tried. Any other suggestions? Should I try two recovery instead of coming?
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I'm running out of ideas try twrp recovery. Here is a zip you can flash in your current recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45511518
flashed twrp and that royally screwed up the phone. opened recovery using twrp and made a back up then did a system wipe and went to install the rom and when I went to do that, the list of all teh files you have to choose from was blank. I could go through different folder levels but the part where it shows the contents was always emtpy. Sometimes I could touch the area and see I portion highlight like it was making a selection but it wouldnt do anything and there was no file name there. Went to restore the backup I made and there was nothing in the list of backups to restore from. Rebooted the phone and liquid smooth 2.37 loaded like a clean flash with none of my info, files, apps, etc so I downloaded rom manger from the playstore and put the latest cwm touch on there. When I went in recovery none of my cwm backups where there or anything so i went to reboot and it only shows the samsung boot screen. Downloaded a few different roms and gapps on my sd card from y computer and put them on the phone and flashed the roms and gapps and still can't get past the boot screen. I'm really open to suggestions on this one.
If it was me, at this point I'd Odin the stock mdl firmware and start all over again. Something's not right with your phone. But it scares me a little since things aren't flashing correctly and there could be something wrong with your internal memory. If memory is bad it could make things worse.
I think your right. Do you know where I can find the stock firmware and instructions for flashing it? I haven't used Odin in a while.
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Rockman195 said:
I think your right. Do you know where I can find the stock firmware and instructions for flashing it? I haven't used Odin in a while.
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You can get the stock firmware at sammobile.com. it's free but you have to register. You'll download a zip file. Use 7-zip to extract the .tar.md5 file from it and use that in Odin, PDA slot. This is a guide that is not for the s4 but the procedure is the same. It has screen shots in it that help. Don't use any files in it though other than odin. Good luck. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26056924
I haven't read the whole thread, so hopefully these haven't already been covered.
1) Make sure your recovery supports 4.4. Not all of them do. Stay the heck away from TWRP because it's done nothing but suck for Galaxy S4, while it was absolute king for the S3. The wrong recovery can still flash a ROM but that ROM may not work very well.
2) Ensure you do a COMPLETE wipe. As in wipe /system and /data. Make sure your internal SD card is formatted. 4.4 may not use some things & folders that 4.2 and 4.3 did, which might cause problems.
3) If you have an external SD, then make sure 4.4 is using the right path for it to access any important files you may have on it, like apps2sd & such.
Well since screwing things up with twrp I'm back to having a working phone again. I didn't have to use Odin but I still might just to go back to stock and then try kit kat. I went into cwm recovery and formatted the system then flashed liquidsmooth 2.37 which is what I was running. Everything works fine with that except when I use the rom manager widget to boot into recovery, it goes to the boot screen with booting recovery at the top but doesn't go further. I have to use the 3 button method to get into recovery. The other odd thing is that mms works for me now.
I tried flashing gummy 4.4 again since everything is fine in jb but I still have the same jittery twitchiness. One thing I noticed is that when I go into the performance settings in 4.4 the current cpu reading will jump from 300 mhz to 1200 to 400 to 1800 etc just at idle. Is that normal. My note 10.1 holds steady when it's just sitting there.
To answer your questions, I'm using cwm 6.0.4.4 which is kit kat approved and I formatted and wiped everything before flashing and it didn't change anything. I appreciate your help so far and look forward to more insight.
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How do I take the new update? I am rooted by dela vega and on mj7. I tried using survival mode on supersu but it didn't work.
Armyrj127 said:
How do I take the new update? I am rooted by dela vega and on mj7. I tried using survival mode on supersu but it didn't work.
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same here. did you get a 402 error? I can't get past it.....
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same here. did you get a 402 error? I can't get past it.....
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Exactly! I see posts about using odin to install pit file but I have no idea what that means.
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Armyrj127 said:
How do I take the new update? I am rooted by dela vega and on mj7. I tried using survival mode on supersu but it didn't work.
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I haven't tried as I'm waiting on Beans to incorporate this new update in his Build 5 rom. Make sure you have all of the bloat ware that was pre installed or the OTA won't update. I tried updating with earlier OTA updates and forgot to unfreeze the bloat ware so it didn't work.
Take a sec and hit thanks if I helped or if you're in a good mood!
I tried. I used survival mode and un froze everything I had froze. It error ed. Gonna have to wait or see if anyone un roots, updates, and then re roots. I'd go the rom root but the stock is working fine for me. I just like root access and want the up to date software.
MJC
Chillout2010 said:
I tried. I used survival mode and un froze everything I had froze. It error ed. Gonna have to wait or see if anyone un roots, updates, and then re roots. I'd go the rom root but the stock is working fine for me. I just like root access and want the up to date software.
MJC
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I unrooted with mj7 tar file with Odin and used Mingo to root and it worked like a charm.
Do I want this update?? All I see is posts about how stuff isn't working properly after receiving it.....anyone love it?
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mtnbst said:
Do I want this update?? All I see is posts about how stuff isn't working properly after receiving it.....anyone love it?
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LOL, I don't know about "loving it" but it does work just fine for me.
I was running Beans etc. on mi9. The OTA failed repeatedly, so I finally gave up & flashed the odin tar of mj7 which made the phone like it was brand new right out of the box..
At that point, the OTA completed successfully. That left me without root or safestrap however, so I did the kingo root, reinstalled safestrap and installed the paid Pro version of SuperSU.
At that point, I flashed Beans v4 ROM in the stock ROM slot after doing a complete wipe in safestrap recovery.
Now, the system runs absolutely perfectly. I have not had a single problem of any kind. The system absolutely flies, no lag whatever and not a single FC or freeze up. I have a custom theme installed and quite a few system UI changes with Xposed/ Wanam etc.etc.etc.
Survival mode is hit and miss best way to do it is odin back to mj7 and ota then kingo all your safstrap backups will save and will have new modem so ur not loesing anything
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I was on MJ7 rooted by kingo.
Here is what I did.
Backup apps
When to my stock rom
Uninstalled safestrap
Unrooted with kingo (must be on stock rom slot as I found out)
Then took the ota and it failed.
So I downloaded new odin
Downloaded MJ7 tar file.
Flashed that and did not loose any data on my phone.
Then I took the OTA
(Now successfully on MJE)
Wifi wasn't connecting
Rerooted with kingo.
Installed safestrap
Booted back into my rom slot for clean rom. Wifi now works.
Downloaded new clean rom 1.5
And clean flashes.
Restored apps.
Everything works flawless here.
Amazing battery.
No you do not need to take the OTA.
If your phone works fine the way it is then why change it.
It is only worth it if you plan on staying with the latest builds here on XDA.
I assume hyperdrive will follow up shortly to MJE.
Beans will have one out any day now.
And clean rom works amazing for me.
YOU HAVE TO GET TO MJE IF YOU WANT TO RUN A MJE BASED ROM AS DAILY QUALITY
mtnbst said:
Do I want this update?? All I see is posts about how stuff isn't working properly after receiving it.....anyone love it?
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I for one am loving it. I got this phone through my job and put my t-mobile sim in it and was happy on H+ with it, but this update has now allowed a true 4GLTE connection with my tmobile sim. using the same APN settings as before. Sweet.
I'm currently on mj7 rooted with safe strap. I think I'm going to try to find a cheap Windows laptop of some sort since Mac is all I have. I have frozen the system update in tibu for now. Should I get a Chrome book? Will probably only use it to tweak my android devices. Thanks
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I got ambitious and tried to take the update. Previously used Odin to flash to MJ7 and rooted with vroot(Kingo did not work). I booted to recovery switched to stock slot rebooted and tried to take the update, It failed, so I went back to recovery, did a factory reset and rebooted. No success in taking the update. Any suggestions as to what I should do next?
Well, here's what I did. I'm just rooted, stock recovery. Rooted back on MI9 with de la vega. No safestrap, etc
Unfroze all frozen apps with TBU
I went to Safe Mode on Super SU
Disabled Super SU
Took the update
Reenabled Super SU
Unchecked Safe Mode
Updated Binaries
Used a root checker to recheck root
Froze apps again
barrackOBAMA said:
I was on MJ7 rooted by kingo.
Here is what I did.
Backup apps
When to my stock rom
Uninstalled safestrap
Unrooted with kingo (must be on stock rom slot as I found out)
Then took the ota and it failed.
So I downloaded new odin
Downloaded MJ7 tar file.
Flashed that and did not loose any data on my phone.
Then I took the OTA
(Now successfully on MJE)
Wifi wasn't connecting
Rerooted with kingo.
Installed safestrap
Booted back into my rom slot for clean rom. Wifi now works.
Downloaded new clean rom 1.5
And clean flashes.
Restored apps.
Everything works flawless here.
Amazing battery.
No you do not need to take the OTA.
If your phone works fine the way it is then why change it.
It is only worth it if you plan on staying with the latest builds here on XDA.
I assume hyperdrive will follow up shortly to MJE.
Beans will have one out any day now.
And clean rom works amazing for me.
YOU HAVE TO GET TO MJE IF YOU WANT TO RUN A MJE BASED ROM AS DAILY QUALITY
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What is "new Odin"? I downloaded the Odin files...and there are a multitude of options. is it v1.85? thanks
I extracted Odin 3.09 there is no mj7 tar file. .. No pit file grr
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I used Odin v3.09
Downloaded the .zip file in az_biker's post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543386
Extracted the .zip file to get the .tar file
Opened Odin.
Click the AP button.
Browsed to folder containing .tar file and clicked Start.
Sit back and let it do it's thing.
When it's done, you've updated your phone to JE
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I was updating my mdl s4 to a new build and flashed a rom for t0ltetmo, a T-Mobile note, by accident. I believe it updated the bootloader but not totally sure.
This is the error I get from TWRP when trying to flash a backup:
twrp E: unable ti mount ' /system'
If I go back to stock using kies can I then root with casual? Or will kies change my bootloader to something undesirable (mk1, nb1, etc.)
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Have you tried flashing the correct firmware in Odin? You may have bricked your device, but it's a good sign you can still get into twrp.
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No haven't tried Odin. I only have a Mac, need to borrow a friends PC. Don't think it's bricked. I believe it has the note 2 bootloader, and that's why TWRP isn't flashing the backup
numbere said:
No haven't tried Odin. I only have a Mac, need to borrow a friends PC. Don't think it's bricked. I believe it has the note 2 bootloader, and that's why TWRP isn't flashing the backup
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If odin doesnt work, check out mobiletechvideos.com they fixed my bricked S4.
numbere said:
No haven't tried Odin. I only have a Mac, need to borrow a friends PC. Don't think it's bricked. I believe it has the note 2 bootloader, and that's why TWRP isn't flashing the backup
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You could try a Windows vm on the Mac
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Will try running odin on windows vm. Do you know if I go back to stock using kies if the bootloader will update to something other than the original MDL?
numbere said:
Will try running odin on windows vm. Do you know if I go back to stock using kies if the bootloader will update to something other than the original MDL?
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If you use kies it'll force the latest firmware. You want to use Odin.
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jd1639 said:
If you use kies it'll force the latest firmware. You want to use Odin.
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Thanks for all the support! That was a scary situation.
Got Odin to run on parallels. Before using Odin I gave twrp one last try. Factory reset and then flashed a rom I tried previously, but this time without the gapps. Success! Got very lucky on this mistake.
Word to the wise double check your rom before flashing.
numbere said:
Thanks for all the support! That was a scary situation.
Got Odin to run on parallels. Before using Odin I gave twrp one last try. Factory reset and then flashed a rom I tried previously, but this time without the gapps. Success! Got very lucky on this mistake.
Word to the wise double check your rom before flashing.
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Glad you got it working. It may have been a bad download of gapps.
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No I definitely flashed a rom for the note 2.
Makes me think it's a sign that the software in our community is becoming more stable. Meaning that one can flash the incorrect ROM and potentially not destroy their device.
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numbere said:
No I definitely flashed a rom for the note 2.
Makes me think it's a sign that the software in our community is becoming more stable. Meaning that one can flash the incorrect ROM and potentially not destroy their device.
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No, you got lucky. The partitions are different for different devices and that's what will get you. I.e.flash a boot img where system is supposed to be and you'll be hard bricked
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Wow, what a coincidence.
I had a similar issue over the last couple of days.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701379
I used Odin in VMWare Fusion and it would not work at all, except to flash bootloaders and kernels. I finally got it to work through using heimdall using this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2374441
Hey guys, so I tried to root and install a custom ROM, but I failed and now my phone is really messed up.
AFAIK I have I337UCUFNC1 and JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2. Not my original, I found these on this guide and have those installed. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
I didn't backup my original ROM as the guide I was following didn't notify me of that and kinda screwed myself over.
I basically tried to root my phone using saferoot then followed with safestrap 3.71, seemed to go well. I then went into safestrap recovery and tried to install Mapleleaf 72314, got stuck on samsung boot screen. So I tried Goldeneye XXUGNG4-37, and got the same results. I read about the ATT modules and tried again with the NC1 as that should be the one I needed. Still no avail, I tried the MK2 deadly venom tool, said it failed and then required a reinstall as it just hung on the system download menu even if I restarted.
As of now I just reinstalled the default ROM I got from a guide and can't turn on Wifi, can't download from the app store using mobile data, and who knows what else problems.
All I want is to either go back to stock working android, or have someone put it in laymans terms on how to install a custom ROM as I seem to have no luck with it. I'm still currently rooted if that helps
Thank you
Koreankoga said:
Hey guys, so I tried to root and install a custom ROM, but I failed and now my phone is really messed up.
AFAIK I have I337UCUFNC1 and JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2. Not my original, I found these on this guide and have those installed. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
I didn't backup my original ROM as the guide I was following didn't notify me of that and kinda screwed myself over.
I basically tried to root my phone using saferoot then followed with safestrap 3.71, seemed to go well. I then went into safestrap recovery and tried to install Mapleleaf 72314, got stuck on samsung boot screen. So I tried Goldeneye XXUGNG4-37, and got the same results. I read about the ATT modules and tried again with the NC1 as that should be the one I needed. Still no avail, I tried the MK2 deadly venom tool, said it failed and then required a reinstall as it just hung on the system download menu even if I restarted.
As of now I just reinstalled the default ROM I got from a guide and can't turn on Wifi, can't download from the app store using mobile data, and who knows what else problems.
All I want is to either go back to stock working android, or have someone put it in laymans terms on how to install a custom ROM as I seem to have no luck with it. I'm still currently rooted if that helps
Thank you
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You can look up this link....http://www.androidrootz.com/2014/03/how-to-unrootunbrick-at-galaxy-s4-sgh.html
there might be some on XDA as well...I did not look
Koreankoga said:
Hey guys, so I tried to root and install a custom ROM, but I failed and now my phone is really messed up.
AFAIK I have I337UCUFNC1 and JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2. Not my original, I found these on this guide and have those installed. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
I didn't backup my original ROM as the guide I was following didn't notify me of that and kinda screwed myself over.
I basically tried to root my phone using saferoot then followed with safestrap 3.71, seemed to go well. I then went into safestrap recovery and tried to install Mapleleaf 72314, got stuck on samsung boot screen. So I tried Goldeneye XXUGNG4-37, and got the same results. I read about the ATT modules and tried again with the NC1 as that should be the one I needed. Still no avail, I tried the MK2 deadly venom tool, said it failed and then required a reinstall as it just hung on the system download menu even if I restarted.
As of now I just reinstalled the default ROM I got from a guide and can't turn on Wifi, can't download from the app store using mobile data, and who knows what else problems.
All I want is to either go back to stock working android, or have someone put it in laymans terms on how to install a custom ROM as I seem to have no luck with it. I'm still currently rooted if that helps
Thank you
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Return to stock using Odin and this from the general forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50912149
You can flash the rootable version and then user towel root to root
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jd1639 said:
Return to stock using Odin and this from the general forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50912149
You can flash the rootable version and then user towel root to root
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Thank, its was somewhat able to get it back to normal, but now basic messaging app doesn't work. Any ideas?
Koreankoga said:
Thank, its was somewhat able to get it back to normal, but now basic messaging app doesn't work. Any ideas?
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Try doing a factory reset in the stock recovery
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