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I recently bit off more than I could chew with my S4 (I337). I had 4.4.2 KitKat on it and wanted to root it to add teathering. I decided thought there was no root for 4.4.2 so I thought I would try downgrading to 4.3 then root. This seemed best because I didn't like the way the SD card is handled in 4.4.2 and some of my apps (like ftp server) have stopped working.
When I got the phone back up from flashing with Odin it says it has version 4.3. My WiFi will not turn on. If I slide the switch to on it slides right back to off and the phone tells me that an operation was block (can't remember the full verbage. I have installed and attempted to install many things on my phone. I have used recovery mode / Odin3 and Kies (Kies doesn't allow much).
At this point I just would like to get my phone back to 4.4.2 with the WiFi working. Then I can restore my backup and be back to square one with a lesson learned.
I have an I337 that currently thinks it has version 4.3 on it. The baseband version is I337UCUFNC1 currently. The build number is JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2.
If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it. I have read and tried many things over a two day period and finally decided to ask for help.
Had this issue before on my Bell Canada S4, but don't recall exact way to fix it.
Think the solution was to find an older (might be newer) stock. I think I used a different version like the Telus Canada version as well and it ended up working. Then you update through kies after.
jbrudda said:
I recently bit off more than I could chew with my S4 (I337). I had 4.4.2 KitKat on it and wanted to root it to add teathering. I decided thought there was no root for 4.4.2 so I thought I would try downgrading to 4.3 then root. This seemed best because I didn't like the way the SD card is handled in 4.4.2 and some of my apps (like ftp server) have stopped working.
When I got the phone back up from flashing with Odin it says it has version 4.3. My WiFi will not turn on. If I slide the switch to on it slides right back to off and the phone tells me that an operation was block (can't remember the full verbage. I have installed and attempted to install many things on my phone. I have used recovery mode / Odin3 and Kies (Kies doesn't allow much).
At this point I just would like to get my phone back to 4.4.2 with the WiFi working. Then I can restore my backup and be back to square one with a lesson learned.
I have an I337 that currently thinks it has version 4.3 on it. The baseband version is I337UCUFNC1 currently. The build number is JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2.
If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it. I have read and tried many things over a two day period and finally decided to ask for help.
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Root, install safestrap then flash this ROM and you will be good to go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52167774&postcount=3
Thanks
muniz_ri said:
Root, install safestrap then flash this ROM and you will be good to go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52167774&postcount=3
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Quite a few steps in those threads but I got it working again. I really appreciate all the help/advice given. Now to decide if I want to remove the safestrap screen on boot. Again Thanks.
Same problem,need help plz
Hi guys,
I have the same problem as jbrudda.i wiped everything using Odin3_v3.09 and AP_I337UCUEMK2_1921628_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar . and now my wifi is not working. when i try to turn it on a security message pop up (the device has detected an application attempting to perform actions that are not permitted these actions have been blocked)and ask me to reboot, then it does a factory reset on its own. but the problem is still there no wifi. my baseband is diffrent than jbrudda's. mine is I337UCUAMDB. can someone plz help. thank you
karim8888 said:
Hi guys,
I have the same problem as jbrudda.i wiped everything using Odin3_v3.09 and AP_I337UCUEMK2_1921628_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar . and now my wifi is not working. when i try to turn it on a security message pop up (the device has detected an application attempting to perform actions that are not permitted these actions have been blocked)and ask me to reboot, then it does a factory reset on its own. but the problem is still there no wifi. my baseband is diffrent than jbrudda's. mine is I337UCUAMDB. can someone plz help. thank you
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Wifi does not work because of the modem/kernel mismatch, i.e. MDB modem and MK2 kernel. Not sure what your goal was when you began flashing your phone but since you fortunately did not flash teh MK2 bootloader you are still able to locate the MDB full odin tar and flash back to stock which will resolve your issue.
muniz_ri said:
Wifi does not work because of the modem/kernel mismatch, i.e. MDB modem and MK2 kernel. Not sure what your goal was when you began flashing your phone but since you fortunately did not flash teh MK2 bootloader you are still able to locate the MDB full odin tar and flash back to stock which will resolve your issue.
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I did Root it with saferoot and safestarp.the wifi didnt work so i had to find a script here on xda and i run it throughout universal init.d . i didnt like the way my phone was running . so i decided to unroot it . so you think im using the wrong TAR file ???
karim8888 said:
I did Root it with saferoot and safestarp.the wifi didnt work so i had to find a script here on xda and i run it throughout universal init.d . i didnt like the way my phone was running . so i decided to unroot it . so you think im using the wrong TAR file ???
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It depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Are you trying to upgrade to MK2 or higher while maintaining your unlocked MDB bootloader?
muniz_ri said:
It depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Are you trying to upgrade to MK2 or higher while maintaining your unlocked MDB bootloader?
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I'm just trying to take it back to the why it was. and upgrade to kitkat. i have now build number JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2 baseband : I337UCUAMDB
what do you think i should do?? I appreciate your help.
karim8888 said:
I'm just trying to take it back to the why it was. and upgrade to kitkat. i have now build number JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2 baseband : I337UCUAMDB
what do you think i should do?? I appreciate your help.
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If you don't care about losing your MDB unlocked bootloader you can get to the latest kitkat firmware by flashing the NB1 full odin tar from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223, then once flashing is complete go to settings/more/about phone/software update then take the ota update to NC1 which is the latest kitkat version for our phone.
But what I would do is keep your unlocked MDB bootloader and since you already flashed the MK2 AP file you can get your phone running well again by flashing the MK2 modem: https://mega.co.nz/#!pwESna5I!YK7EKG37xXIG1ReB-Z-mfSMoXNkXQ9t2EdMK9ofgJKg
From there, there are still a number of options available to get to kitkat which I won't get into.
muniz_ri said:
If you don't care about losing your MDB unlocked bootloader you can get to the latest kitkat firmware by flashing the NB1 full odin tar from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223, then once flashing is complete go to settings/more/about phone/software update then take the ota update to NC1 which is the latest kitkat version for our phone.
But what I would do is keep your unlocked MDB bootloader and since you already flashed the MK2 AP file you can get your phone running well again by flashing the MK2 modem: https://mega.co.nz/#!pwESna5I!YK7EKG37xXIG1ReB-Z-mfSMoXNkXQ9t2EdMK9ofgJKg
From there, there are still a number of options available to get to kitkat which I won't get into.
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I will try this steps and let you know.thanks a lot.
It worked "muniz_ri". Thanks a lot for your help, I really appreciate it. :laugh::good:
karim8888 said:
It worked "muniz_ri". Thanks a lot for your help, I really appreciate it. :laugh::good:
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Hey guys.
I lost al sounds on my phone now.Wifi is running , I thought the fix worked but the sound is out now. any suggestions???
Thank you.
jbrudda said:
I recently bit off more than I could chew with my S4 (I337). I had 4.4.2 KitKat on it and wanted to root it to add teathering. I decided thought there was no root for 4.4.2 so I thought I would try downgrading to 4.3 then root. This seemed best because I didn't like the way the SD card is handled in 4.4.2 and some of my apps (like ftp server) have stopped working.
When I got the phone back up from flashing with Odin it says it has version 4.3. My WiFi will not turn on. If I slide the switch to on it slides right back to off and the phone tells me that an operation was block (can't remember the full verbage. I have installed and attempted to install many things on my phone. I have used recovery mode / Odin3 and Kies (Kies doesn't allow much).
At this point I just would like to get my phone back to 4.4.2 with the WiFi working. Then I can restore my backup and be back to square one with a lesson learned.
I have an I337 that currently thinks it has version 4.3 on it. The baseband version is I337UCUFNC1 currently. The build number is JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2.
If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it. I have read and tried many things over a two day period and finally decided to ask for help.
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I told you not to drink and root.
jbrudda said:
Quite a few steps in those threads but I got it working again. I really appreciate all the help/advice given. Now to decide if I want to remove the safestrap screen on boot. Again Thanks.
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excited to give this a try. rooted with the downgrade method a couple months ago but left with a non-wifi device. my only issue is that the thread says it's for I337UCUFNC1 and our devices are on jss15j.i337ucuemk2. will this fix still work? I've heard on other threads on the subject that the modem kernel doesn't match up with the flashed rom or build number or something.
bux
karim8888 said:
Hi guys,
I have the same problem as jbrudda.i wiped everything using Odin3_v3.09 and AP_I337UCUEMK2_1921628_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar . and now my wifi is not working. when i try to turn it on a security message pop up (the device has detected an application attempting to perform actions that are not permitted these actions have been blocked)and ask me to reboot, then it does a factory reset on its own. but the problem is still there no wifi. my baseband is diffrent than jbrudda's. mine is I337UCUAMDB. can someone plz help. thank you
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Do you already fix it??? cause i have the same problem
Same question, different thread!
Not even an hour ago did I answer the same question in a different thread: How do I get WiFi working on my S4?
Well here you go.
My original answer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-4-4-2-nb1-t2850878/post54978150#post54978150
The problem is, in order to get WiFi working, you need to install the NB1 modules, but to do that, you need to install Safestrap. However, you can not install Safestrap because the app keeps closing on you. There is a simple fix to this, which I will explain later. For now, just read this WHOLE post BEFORE you do anything, and keep in mind that I am NOT held liable if you mess up your phone. Use this at your own risk.
1.) Root your phone
If you're already rooted with something like SuperSU or Superuser, skip this. If not, read ahead. Download and install the Towelroot APK file attached to this post, open it, and click 'make it ra1n'. If your phone didn't reboot, now you have root (they need to trademark that). Now, down below, I also included the APK for SuperSU. Download and install it. Now open it. When you open it, let it install the 'Normal' way, not via the 'TWRP/CWM' way. Also, when it asks you to disable KNOX, say yes, wait a couple of minutes (it will still be loading) and reboot your phone. Open up SuperSU again, click 'Yes' to disable KNOX again, and now you have a good base to start from.
2.) Install Safestrap AFTER fixing the error
The error your are getting is easily fixed. Go to the Play Store and install 'SELinux Mode Changer'. Open it, grant it root access, and change the mode to 'Permissive'. Now, open up Safestrap again (you mentioned you already installed it), and it shouldn't force close. Click 'Install', and if the 'Reboot to Recovery' option below is not grayed out after that then it worked.
3.) Download and install the NB1 modules
On your phone, download the included NB1 modules ZIP file I attached for you, and once that is done you need to reboot. After the Galaxy S4 logo, you'll see a screen that says 'SAFESTRAP: DISABLED' and there will be a little robot. TIP: To enter Safestrap, press the menu button (physical, hardware key) under 'Recovery' at that screen. To continue to Android, press the back key (again, physical) under the 'System' tab. For now, press the menu button under 'Recovery'. Now, click 'Install' which should be in red, click 'Add zips', and navigate to your Downloads folder. Now click on the NB1 modules ZIP you just downloaded. Swipe to install, and reboot. This time, hit the back key under 'System'.
All done!
Now, Android should (and will) boot up, and you'll have working WiFi! If, for some odd reason, you don't have WiFi- do NOT panic! Just search around for the MF3 modules and flash those! All is good, all is good. A lot of this guide was taken from my post about my personal method of SIM unlocking the AT&T Galaxy S4 without the dialer codes or an AT&T SIM. It was just modified a little to work for you.
Remember, hit thanks!
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Those are my exact words. Also, the attached files (NB1 modules, SuperSU, Towelroot, etc.) can be found attached to my post in the link above. Have a good night, and best of luck! :good::good::good:
Had the Wifi Not Working - Fixed
muniz_ri said:
If you don't care about losing your MDB unlocked bootloader you can get to the latest kitkat firmware by flashing the NB1 full odin tar from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223, then once flashing is complete go to settings/more/about phone/software update then take the ota update to NC1 which is the latest kitkat version for our phone.
But what I would do is keep your unlocked MDB bootloader and since you already flashed the MK2 AP file you can get your phone running well again by flashing the MK2 modem: https://mega.co.nz/#!pwESna5I!YK7EKG37xXIG1ReB-Z-mfSMoXNkXQ9t2EdMK9ofgJKg
From there, there are still a number of options available to get to kitkat which I won't get into.
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I just flashed I337MK2StockModem.tar.md5 and now it works!! I'm on the MK2 and rooted with saferoot and safestrap recovery 3.72
iqcomputers said:
I just flashed I337MK2StockModem.tar.md5 and now it works!! I'm on the MK2 and rooted with saferoot and safestrap recovery 3.72
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See the thread I started with a similar problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/help/rogers-samsung-s4-4-2-2-i337m-wifi-t3256535
Would I be able to use this fix?
So a few days ago i downloaded a rom for my Telus SGH-i337m which gave me apps and the features from the S5. I installed it and all that, but then it failed. So i tried to use my back up but it was corrupted as well. So I thought i can go online and find a stock image, i found many, but then I think i installed the image for a GT505 by accident. This gave me my software back but then i could't use my wifi or my data. So i found a proper SGH-i337m rom and installed it, my wifi came back but my data didnt. I thought it was because of the wrong modem, so i installed a few different modems and nothing worked. But today when i downloaded a different modem and installed it using odin mobile pro. It was installing and it rebooted, but then it got stuck there with the ODIN logo. I removed the battery and turned the phone on but not it says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue..... please connect to kies". I tried connecting to kies but couldn't.
if someone could provide me with fully stock firmware and modem with easy instructions i would appreciate it, I'm so cheesed of my phone not working now
Did you have a custom recovery installed? Have you tried to go into recovery? Vol up home power. Make sure Samsung drivers are installed on your computer. Save a rom on your computer that you know works and place it on the sd card of your phone. Install rom. Try a stock rom version. Maple leaf by ib4stid would be a good one.
I just reread. Sorry I don't think my suggestion will help. Good luck.
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unsaddledhalo said:
if someone could provide me with fully stock firmware and modem with easy instructions i would appreciate it, I'm so cheesed of my phone not working now
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http://www.sammobile.com/
~wolverine~ said:
http://www.sammobile.com/
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I tried from here but still havent been able to succefully download any firmware
unsaddledhalo said:
I tried from here but still havent been able to succefully download any firmware
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what do you mean? you need to create an account to be able to download. hope u got it sorted or by now
If you can give smoe more information about if you have a custom recovery installed (which one), can you connect to PC and move files to the external sd card, which modem you have installed and does the phone boot at all?
The procedure should be, root... download rom, ensuring it is for the i337m and not the i337 (2 different models) install custom recovery (I like TWRP (shouold be version 2.6 or lower.. some suggest 2.5 see mapleleaf rom OP..... others use Philz recovery... I don't have any experience with that).... install rom... let it boot up and run for a few minutes... then if you dont have the proper modem install the NC1 modem found on this forum...(I never flash the nonhalos file) I like to use Odin PC rather than moblie Odin... make sure you take off auto reboot as the flash takes longer than Odin allows before rebooting... You may need to enter your APN settings in settings... wrong APN's will result in no data...
As for roms, I would start with Maple leaf and see what you think... If you need to go back to stock, sam mobile roms are all Bell so you will see some Bell software (not to worry) and you will need to enter your APN's... then you can install a custom rom... again can't stress enough to choose one that is for i337m
The other thing you want to watch is bootloader versions.... once you go up in versions.. you can't go back...
Thanks for the help! I don't know how that I forgot the fact that I have a TelusS4 with a Wind sim in it, and cuz I formatted the phone and crashed the software, the bandwidths went to the stock Telus ones. But then I used a software and now I can use my wind sim on my phone!
Btw what are the best roms out there that look completely stock but provide tons of new features?
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unsaddledhalo said:
Thanks for the help! I don't know how that I forgot the fact that I have a TelusS4 with a Wind sim in it, and cuz I formatted the phone and crashed the software, the bandwidths went to the stock Telus ones. But then I used a software and now I can use my wind sim on my phone!
Btw what are the best roms out there that look completely stock but provide tons of new features?
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Stock roms, I use Mapleleaf, I have also tried Google Play edition by Danvh but went back to maple leaf. I take it you are now back to stock and rooted, before you flash a rom, make sure you do a backup of your current stock rom so you have a easy way to go back. Make sure you back up your imei files also... might come in handy some day... I did both a full backup plus a seperate back up og just the iemi file... like i said before.... if you entend on going backwards from 4.4.3 or 4.4.2 to anything else do not change your bootloader... before you flash a rom make sure it will not change your bootloader... if it is going to i suggest you unzip the rom, remove the bootloader file and rezip then flash... it is up to you though... there is no going backwards on bootloaders......
Greetings GS4 Community! (just moved from LG Optimus Black)
I just got this GT-i9505 Galaxy S4 and it's openline but the signal bar has a letter "R" above it which I assume to be roaming. I'm having some thoughts on flasing custom ROMS and I was wondering if that would affect my current network status? I'm worried that if I flash a new custom ROM, the phone will be locked on the carrier (Globe). Not rooted yet and I was wondering if you could help me out here
No, it won't affect your network status nor be locked on your carrier. :good:
jantdroid said:
Greetings GS4 Community! (just moved from LG Optimus Black)
I just got this GT-i9505 Galaxy S4 and it's openline but the signal bar has a letter "R" above it which I assume to be roaming. I'm having some thoughts on flasing custom ROMS and I was wondering if that would affect my current network status? I'm worried that if I flash a new custom ROM, the phone will be locked on the carrier (Globe). Not rooted yet and I was wondering if you could help me out here
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If the phone was neverlocked then flashing won't change anything.
But if the phone was locked and then unlocked at some point, it might lock it back.
It depends on the unlock type used. Some unlocks are permanent.
But if you bought it unlocked from the store/carrier, then there is nothing to worry about.
GDReaper said:
If the phone was neverlocked then flashing won't change anything.
But if the phone was locked and then unlocked at some point, it might lock it back.
It depends on the unlock type used. Some unlocks are permanent.
But if you bought it unlocked from the store/carrier, then there is nothing to worry about.
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I was unsure of that though, might ask the previous owner for that thank you for the replies sirs. I'm trying to root the said S4 via odin by trying to flash the latest TWRP recovery via odin but the odin says
No Pit Partition
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Something like that, I tried 3 different USB cables and 3 Different computers already installed kies and reinstalled usb drivers in the process but still no luck.
troy. said:
No, it won't affect your network status nor be locked on your carrier. :good:
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Thank you pare sa pagreply, anyway I was trying to root already I'm facing the problems in the previous reply, can you help me out?
jantdroid said:
I was unsure of that though, might ask the previous owner for that thank you for the replies sirs. I'm trying to root the said S4 via odin by trying to flash the latest TWRP recovery via odin but the odin says
No Pit Partition
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Added
Something like that, I tried 3 different USB cables and 3 Different computers already installed kies and reinstalled usb drivers in the process but still no luck.
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Rooting can be done without the need of a custom recovery.
Did you un-tick re-partition in Odin before trying to flash?
GDReaper said:
Rooting can be done without the need of a custom recovery.
Did you un-tick re-partition in Odin before trying to flash?
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I got rooted already after using KingRoot and then SuperSu-ME I now have SuperSU
However, I wanted to flash a custom recovery via odin and of course to flash the firmware if ever my device gets bricked :crying:
jantdroid said:
I got rooted already after using KingRoot and then SuperSu-ME I now have SuperSU
However, I wanted to flash a custom recovery via odin and of course to flash the firmware if ever my device gets bricked :crying:
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Stock firmware can only be flashed with Odin.
troy. said:
No, it won't affect your network status nor be locked on your carrier. :good:
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the unit is from Globe and I have this annoying globe bootlogo at startup
UPDATE: Got to flash the custom recovery and use a custom rom Lollirom V9.0 the problem was the sync cable not sending enough current to the phone which causes the issues with the odin.
For those who have the same carrier and baseband, you can safely flash a custom recovery (CWM) and flash a custom ROM. It will be fine, networks still there even after I updated the modem to PA1. Goodluck
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Hey everyone, thanks for your help.
So I recently bought a SM-G900V that was originally used on a Verizon plan. It was factory unlocked and sent to me. I have been using it on the AT&T network through Cricket for about two years. Recently I decided to add a data plan to my phone, and I researched and found I have to add a custom APN profile for it to work with the AT&T network. I discovered that the original Verizon APN is locked, and I cannot add any other options or change the original.
I researched for a bit and found that I can change the settings and add a new APN after I root my phone. I have previously owned Nexus 4 and 5 phones, so I have had experience in this subject. However, I didn't realize what a task this would become. I have tried towelroot (with all possible modstrings), kingroot, and multiple other sources, but all say that my phone is not supported.
Do you have any suggestions? This is very frustrating as my Nexus phones were VERY easy to root in comparison.
Thanks, Luke
You need to backup all important data to your pc and know your Samsung sign in info
To root phone it has to be on bok3 firmware or pb1 firmwares you can download these firmwares on sammobile.com once they are downloaded
Download Odin to your pc and got to samsungs website
And download the driver for your device
Then get a usb cable for your phone and connect your phone to your pc
Open Odin on your pc and place the firmware file in the ap/ pda slot
Boot your phone into download Odin mode
Then click start
Your phone will bootloop
Boot to recovery mode and wipe data and cache
Then phone will boot
Now find ok3 root method on xda under s5 Verizon section
And follow that guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
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[email protected] said:
You need to backup all important data to your pc and know your Samsung sign in info
To root phone it has to be on bok3 firmware or pb1 firmwares you can download these firmwares on sammobile.com once they are downloaded
Download Odin to your pc and got to samsungs website
And download the driver for your device
Then get a usb cable for your phone and connect your phone to your pc
Open Odin on your pc and place the firmware file in the ap/ pda slot
Boot your phone into download Odin mode
Then click start
Your phone will bootloop
Boot to recovery mode and wipe data and cache
Then phone will boot
Now find ok3 root method on xda under s5 Verizon section
And follow that guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
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Okay thanks, I'll try that tomorrow. :good:
As a side note, if I try this method, will I be able to bring my GS5 to Verizon later and use it on their network with a different SIM?
Thanks, Luke
As long as you don't return the phone for service or warranty you will be fine if ou need to return it or get it repaired just flash an official firmware first
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It passed Odin and I'm setting it up now.
I'll update you after I attempt to root.
Okay! It's finished! Now I just need to work on changing the APN profile. Thanks for all your help!
As another side note, can I update to Marshmallow and keep root?
Thanks, Luke
You may be able it depends on if your cid is 15 or 11 to check cid use the Emmc brick bug check app if your cid starts with 15 I will give you the link to bootloader unlock thread
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Yes! The first 5 numbers of the CID are: 1501004d.
Thanks, Luke
There is a bootloader unlock thread on xda under the s5 Verizon section so have fun
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Thanks Hauckk, I was able to install CM14 and it is running smoothly!
Luke
Hi all. I'm not a newbie. I've been rooting phones since galaxy s2 and I think I'm pretty good in it. A friend of mine is using n9005 in UK that was locked on three uk and he asked me if I could root his device and make it look better with some note 7 ported rom. I asked him to unlock the phone with his network provider and he did it. After all he could put any carrier's sim card and use it. I managed to install philz cwm and latest supersu and all was good until I installed a rom. The phone started rebooting as soon as I put a sim card. Any sim card. I tried different roms and the phone behaved exactly the same. With no sim card the phone worked like a charm. Is there any way I can install a rom and make it work and behave like a phone. Before posting the thread I tried to find the solution myself checking throughout the internet but with no success. Any help would be more then welcome and appreciated.
I recommend using twrp as many newer roms require it for installation.
tomekostka said:
Hi all. I'm not a newbie. I've been rooting phones since galaxy s2 and I think I'm pretty good in it. A friend of mine is using n9005 in UK that was locked on three uk and he asked me if I could root his device and make it look better with some note 7 ported rom. I asked him to unlock the phone with his network provider and he did it. After all he could put any carrier's sim card and use it. I managed to install philz cwm and latest supersu and all was good until I installed a rom. The phone started rebooting as soon as I put a sim card. Any sim card. I tried different roms and the phone behaved exactly the same. With no sim card the phone worked like a charm. Is there any way I can install a rom and make it work and behave like a phone. Before posting the thread I tried to find the solution myself checking throughout the internet but with no success. Any help would be more then welcome and appreciated.
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What's the version of your bootloader and modem ?
Did you tried to update them ?
What custom roms do you tried ?
audit13 said:
I recommend using twrp as many newer roms require it for installation.
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Please check your information.
Check what information? Odin is used for stock ROM and twrp is often used for custom roms.
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Check what information? Odin is used for stock ROM and twrp is often used for custom roms.
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The guy said he already flashed and used Philz recovery to try some custom roms.
Thanks for the clarification.
Philz and cwm have not been updated for a long time and all recent custom roms need twrp which is why I suggested using twrp.
audit13 said:
Thanks for the clarification.
Philz and cwm have not been updated for a long time and all recent custom roms need twrp which is why I suggested using twrp.
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I have no doubt in your good will
I just wanted to say that TWRP is not mandatory for flashing new ROMs.
Even if he is old, Philz is perfectly capable of handling Aroma installers, while the latest available versions of TWRP can't, as you know.
The most recent roms use the same install scripts that date back to years.
Depending on the ROM, twrp is recommended by the developer and the op's problem may be related to using cwm as the recovery. I'm not saying cwm is the problem but the possibility exists.
Guys I didn't want to stir up a hornet's nest. I appreciate your both advises but I don't think that it's a problem with a sort of recovery. By the way I tried TWRP but the phone just seemed to not accept any other recovery then Philz. Like I mentioned earlier I successfully managed to root the device, what I didn't mention was that I managed even to install stock firmware different then H3G from Three UK via odin and while rooted, the phone was working just fine. But when I installed roms (darklord, aryamode and fake nougat ) the phone just went crazy after inserting a sim card. When looking for the solution on internet I found information about changing PIT file. So I found the PIT file proper for the UK area and tried it but I almost bricked the phone definitely. Fortunately I managed to bring it back to normal but like I mentioned it works with a sim card on stock rooted firmware.
You confirmed the model number in download mode?
Did you use Odin to install twrp?
I'm not sure why the phone would not accept twrp as it has been used on the n9005 by XDA members for a while.
Darklord and Arayamod can use Philz or twrp because they use aroma installers. Did you try a rom that doesn't use aroma?
If the pit file is for the phone and you are flashing it with the proper version of Odin and stock ROM, not sure why it would cause a near brick. What error message did you get in Odin?
Yes I confirmed the model and yes I used odin the latest version. Unfortunately I wasn't much interested with the message odin gave after I installed PIT fie but came as failed milliseconds after I pressed start button. I don't know maybe it wasn't 100% proper PIT file. But the most interested fact is that before installing roms the phone worked and behaved properly with different sim cards and didn't want to after. Right now I can't try other roms as I had to give the phone back but as soon I have it back I will try different roms without aroma and maybe I'll start from something lighter then ported roms, and then if I succeed maybe i'll be able to flash ported roms. I had the phone only for a couple of hours and I didn't have time to try other roms. I focused on n7 ported ones because that what a friend of mine wanted and I didn't take into account the fact that it might cause so many issues. But thanks for your help anyway.