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[Q] Unroot galaxy s4 on mk2

I just recently rooted my galaxy using the Verizon method, but in case something happens am I able to unroot it? Or flash the stock back onto it?
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SirPinchaLoaf said:
I just recently rooted my galaxy using the Verizon method, but in case something happens am I able to unroot it? Or flash the stock back onto it?
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Yes
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[email protected] said:
Yes
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Could you elaborate or post a link to a thread that describes how to either unroot or flash stock mk2 back?
I've heard that kies works for other carriers but AT&T hasn't sent any firmware to Samsung since MDL. I haven't found any mk2 files to flash via Odin to get back to stock either.

Mind explaining how please
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Yes
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Please explain I really need this to send back for warranty:crying:

Nevermind
johnyp1406 said:
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Please explain I really need this to send back for warranty:crying:
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Just go into superSU, then settings , then go down to full unroot

[Q] Q 4.4.2. Downgrade

I have to send my s4 back to at&t and need to downgrade it back to stock, i was reading all kinds of different ways, just wanted to make sure i have this right before i do it, odin the 4.2.2 stock firmware, and use triangle away to reset the flash counter? Is that correct, baseband is UCUFMLD and its MDF v1.0 Release 2

Try this method to downgrade and root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52289782
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netomel said:
Try this method to downgrade and root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52289782
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Didn't mean to thank this he's not looking to downgrade and root, he wants to flash back to stock. Just use the same firmware package as whatever you were on.
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DeadlySin9 said:
Didn't mean to thank this he's not looking to downgrade and root, he wants to flash back to stock. Just use the same firmware package as whatever you were on.
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In the same process of downgrading you can stay on stock MK2 OR NB1.
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netomel said:
In the same process of downgrading you can stay on stock MK2 OR NB1.
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OP said he's planning to send it in though so it's best not to do any downgrade.
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DeadlySin9 said:
OP said he's planning to send it in though so it's best not to do any downgrade.
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The only way to go back to stock from a custom rom is to odin full nb1. From the link I post it before. You cant use firmare from sammobile. I did try without success.
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Safestrap question.

Hello I did a search and can't get a straight answer. I have the att gs4 4.2.2 rooted and I'm wondering what version of safestrap I need. I see mixed answers like 3.65, 3.71, 3.72 and I'm not quite sure which is it. Help will be much appreciated!
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You need to search and read. It depends which version of 4.4.2 you're on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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jd1639 said:
You need to search and read. It depends which version of 4.4.2 you're on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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Likewise... 4.2.2 not 4.4.2
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Austie1337 said:
Hello I did a search and can't get a straight answer. I have the att gs4 4.2.2 rooted and I'm wondering what version of safestrap I need. I see mixed answers like 3.65, 3.71, 3.72 and I'm not quite sure which is it. Help will be much appreciated!
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Check in settings/ more/ about device towards the end what build you have. If you are on 4.2.2 you dont need safestrap any recovery can do. If you are on 4.4.2 its a different story you have a whole different process before you get safestrap. Safestrap use is for locked bootloaders that came after builds NB1 and NC1.
Since you are already rooted there is no use for safestrap. If you are looking to flash custom roms check the ones are compatible with your present build.
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netomel said:
Check in settings/ more/ about device towards the end what build you have. If you are on 4.2.2 you dont need safestrap any recovery can do. If you are on 4.4.2 its a different story you have a whole different process before you get safestrap. Safestrap use is for locked bootloaders that came after builds NB1 and NC1.
Since you are already rooted there is no use for safestrap. If you are looking to flash custom roms check the ones are compatible with your present build.
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Thank you but I installed another recovery a while back and it deleted my stock recovery. I posted on here asking what I need to do and they told me safestrap. I'll keep looking around.
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Austie1337 said:
Thank you but I installed another recovery a while back and it deleted my stock recovery. I posted on here asking what I need to do and they told me safestrap. I'll keep looking around.
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If you're on mdb/mdl firmware all you need to do is put on a custom recovery to flash roms. This should help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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jd1639 said:
If you're on mdb/mdl firmware all you need to do is put on a custom recovery to flash roms. This should help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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Thank you for your answer but I have MF3. Will this still work?
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Austie1337 said:
Thank you for your answer but I have MF3. Will this still work?
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See the second post in the link. You will need safestrap if you're on mf3. But you might want to consider updating your firmware to mk2 then see the first link I gave you. That way you'll be able to flash 4.4.2 roms
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jd1639 said:
See the second post in the link. You will need safestrap if you're on mf3. But you might want to consider updating your firmware to mk2 then see the first link I gave you. That way you'll be able to flash 4.4.2 roms
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Thank you very much for your help!
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Hot to upgrade from MDL to NB1

A frined of mine has GS4 I337 and never had updated his phone at all since he bought it. He has been experiencing some connection issues and asked me to help him. His phone is on MDL version and looked everywhere and I couldn't find a .tar file to upgrade to MF3 then MK2 then to NB1. He doesn't care about root all what he wants is to upgrade to 4.4.2 version. Any help guys is appropriated. Thank you.
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romeoh said:
A frined of mine has GS4 I337 and never had updated his phone at all since he bought it. He has been experiencing some connection issues and asked me to help him. His phone is on MDL version and looked everywhere and I couldn't find a .tar file to upgrade to MF3 then MK2 then to NB1. He doesn't care about root all what he wants is to upgrade to 4.4.2 version. Any help guys is appropriated. Thank you.
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He can just accept the OTA in settings/more software update or go to the link provided and flash the full nb1 through Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
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Thanks mrzhadow, He can't take the ota because he's on tmobile and the only way is to take the update is throw Odin.
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romeoh said:
Thanks mrzhadow, He can't take the ota because he's on tmobile and the only way is to take the update is throw Odin.
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Perfect just go to the link I provided and get the full Odin and flash away!
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Update help and reroot

Useing SGH-I337
4.2.2
MF3
MY PHONE LATELY has been running super slow and I wanted to update it... I'm not too good with the galaxy yet so I don't really understand everything
I do know how to use oden .. But don't know the best updated firmware to use.. I do also know a little about safe strap so im not completely in the dark here... Any help would be great
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Use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53431153
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Sweet.. Just checked it out.. That step seems simple enough.. And I have noticed towel root talked about so I should be able to find a link no problem..
So the NC1.. And link for proper firmware and will I have to oden this right after NB1
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413dylan413 said:
Sweet.. Just checked it out.. That step seems simple enough.. And I have noticed towel root talked about so I should be able to find a link no problem..
So the NC1.. And link for proper firmware and will I have to oden this right after NB1
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See the I edited to
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Ok that post looks like all I will need.. Except the last post had the link to NB1.. Can u post that back again as well.. I didn't save it yet..
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413dylan413 said:
Ok that post looks like all I will need.. Except the last post had the link to NB1.. Can u post that back again as well.. I didn't save it yet..
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Sorry man. Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51518046
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Using I337 S4 rooted unable to install safestrap unable to parse issues. Any help
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Ok everything worked good untill the custom rom flash.. It wouldn't leave the galaxy s4 screen.. So I had to re Odin the Damn thing because it didn't load safestrap anymore.. We'll. Odin failed for 2 Damn hours but after many failed attempts it finally got me back to NB1.. Then I refreshed NC1, installed towelroot and superuser and safestrap and changed to permissive.. Tried flashing a different rom (deadly venom) and every time I try to load it it just loads the normal firmware but on the custom slot.. So I'm not sure if I did anything wrong or if I should try a 3rd rom
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I got golden eye to work on the main slot I think.. It's says that it's the build but it looks stock
Edit: after reviewing the goldeneye page.. It says stock look and feel so I'm assuming it's working..
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