Im trying to restore my S4 to complete factory state and remove the "custom" message at boot. I rooted on MK2 then decided to update OTA to 4.4.2 (NC1, I think). I successfully flashed the full NB1 Odin tar from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223
but the "custom" message still remains during boot. Any thoughts on removing this?
Triangleaway should be able to do this. It worked for me but I was on MK2 though.
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jmjoyas said:
Triangleaway should be able to do this. It worked for me but I was on MK2 though.
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I'm on old MDL bootloader and Triangle Away works perfectly and super easy just follow directions. I use it all the time.
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Thanks for the suggestion, guys. I'll give that a shot and report back. :highfive:
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Thanks for the suggestion, guys. I'll give that a shot and report back. :highfive:
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Your welcome ??
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Thanks for the suggestion, guys. I'll give that a shot and report back. :highfive:
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I can confirm it works, I tried it on NB1 bootloader and even while on a custom I9505 ROM and it worked with no issue.
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My friend accidentally took MF3 update while rooted, update installed successfully but now "custom padlock" is showing every time the phone boots which I believe is preventing him to connect to out corporate MDM.
We've tried factory reset from the OS as well as from stock recovery. Is there any other way to go back to 100% stock?
I surely like to know this as well......
morbidz said:
My friend accidentally took MF3 update while rooted, update installed successfully but now "custom padlock" is showing every time the phone boots which I believe is preventing him to connect to out corporate MDM.
We've tried factory reset from the OS as well as from stock recovery. Is there any other way to go back to 100% stock?
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did you follow the other thread detailing how to remove the custom padlock screen? Did you preserve root through OTA rootkeeper?
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Odin won't work with mf3.
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Odin won't work with mf3.
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^^ odin wont work because we dont have a MF3 odin package and we cant downgrade to MDL due to the efuse. If he still has residual busybox or su binaries in his /system partition, that would trigger the unlocked bootscreen. In that case, i am afraid he might be stuck till someone figures out how to root MF3 or we get an MF3 ODIN package.
This may or may not work but try installing a superuser app from market and see if yo have root. If yes, then switch to superSU and update binary. Reboot a couple of times and the custom screen should be gone. If not, download a root browser and delete busybox and su binaries and reboot a couple of times.
If none of the above works, take it to att store and play dumb. See if they will reflash bone stock MF3 firmware for you!
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How can any one give a solution to an issue without knowing which device the OP is talking about? Not all devices are the same, is it an att i337m which is bootloader unlocked. Odin back to stock, root, and run triangle away, follow the online instructions, it will remove the padlock..
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How can any one give a solution to an issue without knowing which device the OP is talking about? Not all devices are the same, is it an att i337m which is bootloader unlocked. Odin back to stock, root, and run triangle away, follow the online instructions, it will remove the padlock..
Thanks
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att is i337, genius. and the bootloader is locked. thanks for pitching in. :good::good::good:
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att is i337, genius. and the bootloader is locked. thanks for pitching in. :good::good::good:
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I'd say you're off to a rocky start in here.
Here's a hint: try not to insult the guys who are helping you out.
Another hint: use the search feature.
TheAxman said:
How can any one give a solution to an issue without knowing which device the OP is talking about? Not all devices are the same, is it an att i337m which is bootloader unlocked. Odin back to stock, root, and run triangle away, follow the online instructions, it will remove the padlock..
Thanks
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I'd say you're off to a rocky start in here.
Here's a hint: try not to insult the guys who are helping you out.
Another hint: use the search feature.
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sorry just a bit frustrated by one word replies from people that have no idea what they are talking about.
Triangle away works on the att i337 to remove pad lock from boot up.
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Febby said:
Triangle away works on the att i337 to remove pad lock from boot up.
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doesn't that require root??
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doesn't that require root??
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It does. As i said before, your only option at this point i think is to try and install supersu and see if you still have functioning root. If yes, you can use triangle away and the custom screen thread in general section to get rid of it and then unroot.
If root is not functional, download any root browser and see if you have busybox or su in /system/bin or /system/xbin (you can view the files without root using root explorer i think). If those files are there then you can not get rid of them at this point. You have to wait for someone to figure out a way to root MF3.
In any case, some ppl around here have had the custom screen come up on a bone stock never rooted phone. So you can go to the att store and say that it just came up and play dumb. (make sure you uninstall all apps that need root) If they check the /system partition for signs of root, you are screwed but if they just go ahead and reflash the full firmware, it will solve your problem.
Root mf3 now http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
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I cant seem to find a 4.3 MK2 Root for my phone like one thread told me to downgrade to MJA but the samsung website doesnt have that firmware. So how can I root this phone?
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I cant seem to find a 4.3 MK2 Root for my phone like one thread told me to downgrade to MJA but the samsung website doesnt have that firmware. So how can I root this phone?
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ive found one root option that seems to work but you cant install a custom recovery.
my phone came with the mk2 update from sprint so is there any way to root it and have a custom recovery? im not worried about tripping knox if that matters. also does the cf-auto root method work with the full mk2 update?
Galaxyfan24 said:
ive found one root option that seems to work but you cant install a custom recovery.
my phone came with the mk2 update from sprint so is there any way to root it and have a custom recovery? im not worried about tripping knox if that matters. also does the cf-auto root method work with the full mk2 update?
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How did you root it? I dont know about custom recovery but I don't mind not having it.
I rooted my cousins mk2 s4 by just flashing philz recovery then I just flashed sacs rom..that was all I did..I dont know if it triggered knox ...theres also safe root which wont trigger knox I think
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gotablunt said:
I rooted my cousins mk2 s4 by just flashing philz recovery then I just flashed sacs rom..that was all I did..I dont know if it triggered knox ...theres also safe root which wont trigger knox I think
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Wait so how can I do that on my phone? Can you link me yo a firmware or something?
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Watch "How to ROOT Samsung Galaxy S4/Note3 without Tripping KNOX" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4ZVYXrC87w&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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That looks iffy. And its for the international gs4. idk if that would work on Sprints
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Watch "How to ROOT Samsung Galaxy S4/Note3 without Tripping KNOX" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4ZVYXrC87w&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Isn't that the method that ends up installing a root kit on your computer and sends all your personal information to China.
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cruise350 said:
Isn't that the method that ends up installing a root kit on your computer and sends all your personal information to China.
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Idk , haven't tryd it myself I just ran into it online
Edit: haha I only read the description stupid me....would be nice if someone can try it for our sprint variant, maybe some1 can modify it to work for us
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You might want to edit your post before someone actually tries doing that.
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Idk , haven't tryd it myself I just ran into it online
Edit: haha I only read the description stupid me....would be nice if someone can try it for our sprint variant, maybe some1 can modify it to work for us
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This is what worked for me
You've probably already found a solution, but this is how I rooted the Sprint MK2 4.3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uii_mYm8IGE
This worked fine, and I was able to install custom recovery. Just been having and issue getting a proper backup, but everything else worked just fine.
Hope this helps
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You've probably already found a solution, but this is how I rooted the Sprint MK2 4.3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uii_mYm8IGE
This worked fine, and I was able to install custom recovery. Just been having and issue getting a proper backup, but everything else worked just fine.
Hope this helps
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The method is for Verizon GS4, can you reconfirm that its working for Spring L720 too?
Thanks
I can confirm that it worked for my Sprint MK2 4.3. I should mention that when I started the instal bat and the command prompt screen popped up telling me to hit any key to continue, nothing happened. I "x'd" out of command prompt and started the install bat again and it worked no problem. I have done this a total of 3 times now. All on Sprint MK2 4.3 and all successful. I checked each time with root checker to ensure root access.
I can also confirm that Safe Root tool was able to root my Sprint L720 MK2-based 4.3 Galaxy S4. I had Odin'ed back to stock MK2 days ago. I haven't tried the SafeTrap Recovery yet so I can back-up/install custom ROMs.
can anyone confirm that SafeRoot does not trip KNOX?
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can anyone confirm that SafeRoot does not trip KNOX?
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It doesn't . but once you install a custom recovery it trips it.
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It doesn't . but once you install a custom recovery it trips it.
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Thanks for the confirmation as it assured me enough to go ahead and root... and as confirmation on my end that it worked!!
One question though... as I'm now rooted, it's been mentioned that when you boot the device up you should see a "Custom" banner during boot because things have been changed. On my device I never see this and was wondering if that's the case on yours as well.
I can also confirm that QBKING&&s root method works for mk2 build..so does goomanager for installing twrp and disabling knox. Jut dont try the MJA native hotspot mod...i followed the video to the t and am now stuck in a boot loop
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I can also confirm that QBKING&&s root method works for mk2 build..so does goomanager for installing twrp and disabling knox. Jut dont try the MJA native hotspot mod...i followed the video to the t and am now stuck in a boot loop
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Why would you use the MJA native hotspot mod for a MK2 build? I believe in that same thread they released an MK2 hotspot mod as well, which I have installed successfully as I now have FoxFi WiFi hotspot availability!
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I can also confirm that QBKING&&s root method works for mk2 build..so does goomanager for installing twrp and disabling knox. Jut dont try the MJA native hotspot mod...i followed the video to the t and am now stuck in a boot loop
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So if I use goo manager to install twrp I won't trip knox? How can I install philz recovery and then sacs rom without tripping know?
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I have a AT&T galaxy s4 SGH-I337 that i bricked. i was trying to install cyanogenmod 11 but i accidently flashed the zip to the stock. the operation failed and now i cant boot to the stock. i can boot into download mode and recovery. im using safestrap 7 as my recovery, but i dont think it is working properly. i need help asap thanks
What firmware did your device have installed? MF3, MK2? You'll have to use odin if on MF3, or the mk2 unbreakable zip if you're on mk2.
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aandrichaci said:
I have a AT&T galaxy s4 SCH-I337 that i bricked. i was trying to install cyanogenmod 11 but i accidently flashed the zip to the stock. the operation failed and now i cant boot to the stock. i can boot into download mode and recovery. im using safestrap 7 as my recovery, but i dont think it is working properly. i need help asap thanks
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There's only safestrap 3.65 and 3.71. In the future read more, because safestrap is only capable of running touchwiz roms, not cyanogenmod. This has to do with the kernel. Now that you flashed to stock slot your recovery is borked. Do what he said above.
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What firmware did your device have installed? MF3, MK2? You'll have to use odin if on MF3, or the mk2 unbreakable zip if you're on mk2.
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im pretty sure im on mk2 can u give me a link to the mk2 zip?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
There you go. If you had 4.3 mk2 you should be able to recover.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
There you go. If you had 4.3 mk2 you should be able to recover.
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i hate to sound like a noob but how do i flash it? do i use odin?
Copy it to the root of your SD card. Reboot into recovery mode (tutorials are out there) and apply update.zip
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Copy it to the root of your SD card. Reboot into recovery mode (tutorials are out there) and apply update.zip
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there's no option to apply in safestrap.
aandrichaci said:
I have a AT&T galaxy s4 SGH-I337 that i bricked. i was trying to install cyanogenmod 11 but i accidently flashed the zip to the stock. the operation failed and now i cant boot to the stock. i can boot into download mode and recovery. im using safestrap 7 as my recovery, but i dont think it is working properly. i need help asap thanks
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OK follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 on post #3 if you bricked mk2 phone. .....THIS IS THE ONLY WAY AS OF RIGHT NOW. ......use mk2_unbricked_method from gtj0 that I edited. ...... make sure u download MF3 > MK2 update.zip from First post coz u gonna need it in the end of the method. ..... Let me know if u need more help. ...Goodluck. ... If work or I helped u hit THANK.......
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OK follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 on post #3 if you bricked mk2 phone. .....THIS IS THE ONLY WAY AS OF RIGHT NOW. ......use mk2_unbricked_method from gtj0 that I edited. ...... make sure u download MF3 > MK2 update.zip from First post coz u gonna need it in the end of the method. ..... Let me know if u need more help. ...Goodluck. ... If work or I helped u hit THANK.......
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When i try using the adb sideload it just says "starting adb sideload feature" and loads forever. does it take long to load or is it not working. and which folder do i open up a command prompt in.
aandrichaci said:
When i try using the adb sideload it just says "starting adb sideload feature" and loads forever. does it take long to load or is it not working. if its not working can i do anything else?
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So u did all the mf3 emergency part 1 and 2...... installing recovery-mj6.tar.md5 ..... and right now u are updating mf3> mk2 update. Zip right. .... It take a while. ..... Be patient and see what happen. ..... is 700mb+ ..... Did u Check post#2 on how to update using adb sideload. .... Just incase. ....:thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
So u did all the mf3 emergency part 1 and 2...... installing recovery-mj6.tar.md5 ..... and right now u are updating mf3> mk2 update. Zip right. .... It take a while. ..... Be patient and see what happen. ..... is 700mb+ ..... Did u Check post#2 on how to update using adb sideload. .... Just incase. ....:thumbup:
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thanks! everythings working fine now
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thanks! everythings working fine now
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Glad i can help.....just giving back to this great community what i learned .....as long as u KEEP READING ....u would find your answer in here......"ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IN XDA" REMEMBER FIRST THANK FROM ME......
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Glad i can help.....just giving back to this great community what i learned .....as long as u KEEP READING ....u would find your answer in here......"ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IN XDA" REMEMBER FIRST THANK FROM ME......
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hey i flashed that tar file to my phone like u tolde him but i got no wifi or mobile data or sound can u plis give me a hand
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aandrichaci said:
I have a AT&T galaxy s4 SGH-I337 that i bricked. i was trying to install cyanogenmod 11 but i accidently flashed the zip to the stock. the operation failed and now i cant boot to the stock. i can boot into download mode and recovery. im using safestrap 7 as my recovery, but i dont think it is working properly. i need help asap thanks
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I have about the same problem. I recently rooted my phone then downloaded a root required app. After the download, it made me reboot and now I'm stuck in a boot loop with stock recovery mode and download mode. I've tried everything I can since I'm limited to only using a mac. Please help ASAP. Thanks.
I have an i337 ATT S4 that was on MDL and was unlocked and rooted and running KangKat 6.0 4.4.2 GPE Rom with the stock kernel and updated to MK2 baseband. I also have exposed running gravity box. My friend has the exact same setup as we did it together and his works perfectly. About every couple days I try to turn on the phone and the power button and home button do nothing. I have to pull the battery to turn it on. Does anyone know if it could be a kernel issue or if the phone is deepsleeping for some reason. Samsung wants me to take it to Bestbuy to flash but I think I'll loose the unlocked bootloader if I do so. Any suggestions would be very helpful.
I was also wondering if there was a way to have bestbuy flash the MDL firmware and not the MF3 which locks the phone.
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I was also wondering if there was a way to have bestbuy flash the MDL firmware and not the MF3 which locks the phone.
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@activeservo
If you go to BestBuy they would update your firmware to the latest MK2 and u would lost all the MDL magic ..... If I were you, I would try to ODIN back to stock MDL first and start all over again from rooting..... installing custom recovery....etc
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@activeservo
If you go to BestBuy they would update your firmware to the latest MK2 and u would lost all the MDL magic ..... If I were you, I would try to ODIN back to stock MDL first and start all over again from rooting..... installing custom recovery....etc
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Thank you so much for the advice. I found the Stock MDL firmware I can ODIN from Adam and will try it tomorrow.
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@activeservo
If you go to BestBuy they would update your firmware to the latest MK2 and u would lost all the MDL magic ..... If I were you, I would try to ODIN back to stock MDL first and start all over again from rooting..... installing custom recovery....etc
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Is the stock kernel built into the firmware file i'm flashing through odin?
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Is the stock kernel built into the firmware file i'm flashing through odin?
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That is correct
activeservo said:
Is the stock kernel built into the firmware file i'm flashing through odin?
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Flashing the stock firmware works fine, includes everything. I've done it 3 times.
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Droidmissionary said:
Flashing the stock firmware works fine, includes everything. I've done it 3 times.
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I just flashed it and it didn't boot up for 7 minutes. My heart started beating fast. I pulled the battery and did a factory reset. Then I rebooted and frantically looked at YouTube to see if I did something wrong but it came up right after and is working great so far. I also froze and deleted the updater apps so it won't update. Thank you everyone for the suggestions and advice.
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I just flashed it and it didn't boot up for 7 minutes. My heart started beating fast. I pulled the battery and did a factory reset. Then I rebooted and frantically looked at YouTube to see if I did something wrong but it came up right after and is working great so far. I also froze and deleted the updater apps so it won't update. Thank you everyone for the suggestions and advice.
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Lol just let it run it's course next time, first boot takes about 10 minutes
Hello all my be some smart people can help me
was running golden eye 4.4.2. MK2 att with twr no problem decided to install new rom and after install now get message
system software not authorized by at&T has been found on your phone
how can i fix this problem
I did a nondroid backup
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Hello all my be some smart people can help me
was running golden eye 4.4.2. MK2 att with twr no problem decided to install new rom and after install now get message
system software not authorized by at&T has been found on your phone
how can i fix this problem
I did a nondroid backup
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Maribou said:
If your phone was running MK2 you can use Odin to flash the file from this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279
I would suggest doing some research before you go randomly flashing things.
Good luck.
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@b4316207
U need to flash loki patch after flashing the rom and also try changing different kernel......DO NOT FLASH MK2 tar..... @Maribou I believed that @b4316207 are not on MK2 firmware. ....Since MK2 user can't install any other recovery beside SafeStrap recovery and also NO KitKat yet....:thumbup::thumbup:
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I guess I read wrong. He said he was running golden eye 4.4 on MK2. Thanks for the clarification buddy. That's why I told him to do some research before flashing.
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Maribou said:
I guess I read wrong. He said he was running golden eye 4.4 on MK2. Thanks for the clarification buddy. That's why I told him to do some research before flashing.
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thank you fixed my problem