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Hi all,
I think I have soft bricked my S4 i337m rogers Canadian variant.
I had rooted / unlocked the bootloader with motochopper successfully.
- I am using CWM
First thing I tried to do was backup the phone onto the external SD which would not work so I just went onto the next step.
I tried flashing a ROM onto the phone after doing phone restore and clearing cache. All installed correctly (apparently) and now when I boot up the phone the Samsung logo will appear for about 5 seconds then the phone will go black and try to boot up again.
The good:
- i have access the recovery mode still
The bad:
- no recovery made for the phone
- seems to be boot looping
As a side not I have tried installing a couple other ROMs which all result in the same issue.
Is there anything that can possibly be done?
I would happily put the stock ROM back on the phone.
All help would be greatly appreciated!
Rob.
9 times out of 10 a factory reset will get you out of a boot loop. Do that in recovery and reboot.
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Hi thanks for the reply. I have tried the factory reset and still does not fix the issue
Robby29 said:
Hi thanks for the reply. I have tried the factory reset and still does not fix the issue
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If you are flashing a custom ROM that is not specifically for your phone, say a i9505 rom, you need to flash a Canadian kernel right after or you will bootloop. You also cannot flash any loki based roms either. As for the CWM backups, are you trying to back up to your external SD? If so, ensure the card is formatted fat32. To help get through your softbrick, just get into download mode and flash with odin
kiru said:
If you are flashing a custom ROM that is not specifically for your phone, say a i9505 rom, you need to flash a Canadian kernel right after or you will bootloop. You also cannot flash any loki based roms either. As for the CWM backups, are you trying to back up to your external SD? If so, ensure the card is formatted fat32. To help get through your softbrick, just get into download mode and flash with odin
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Okay great I will try these. Does the kernel have to be specific to the ROM?
Robby29 said:
Okay great I will try these. Does the kernel have to be specific to the ROM?
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The kernel is specific to your device. so you would use the i337M kernel.
So the procedure would be flash the rom of your choice, then before you boot flash YOUR i337M kernel, it will boot.
Good luck.
And make sure you do not flash a rom for the i9500 as you will hard brick
Also,
Make sure you choose the right i337m kernel. ie. a TouchWiz kernel for TW Roms and an AOSP kernel for CM10.1/AOSP Roms.
You should be able to:
remove your sdcard,
format it to fat32,
download the correct rom and kernel for you i337m to your freshly formatted sdcard,
put the card back into your phone,
boot into recovery,
install ROM zip from ext-sdcard,
install Kernel zip from ext-sdcard,
reboot.
phew....sounds like a lot of steps but not really I guess.
we good up in here....
Soft Brick S4
TheAxman said:
we good up in here....
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Hello,
Greetings to you, I am sorry you have come to this point. I myself have bricked my phone just yesterday from flashing a bad ROM and not backing up my ROM properly. But I hope I can help you with some tips that i did to recover my phone fully. I apply some links to help you out but I recommend some patience lots of HW. ( Kies didn't work for me bugger =p.)
Unbrick S4 [Guide] -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477&page=40
there is a user by the name of samersh72. you can request for a link to download your correct firmware it's best to get back to stock, ( don't forget to thank the user . )
this is someones video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a3qghhpDxg ( this helped me out as well)
I have these files/programs readied when I reverted back to stock
odin 1.3 ( i have odin 3.0 and didn't work for me reverting stock as it couldnt detect my tar.md5 file, but for some reason it worked for odin 1.3)
have your correct firmware ( I downloaded mine from http://www.sammobile.com, but for some reason I can't find yours, there is one on this site for sure just have the patience to look) make sure its for your correct carrier too.
im pretty sure you know how to do the DL mode, but just incase ill assume that you may or may not know, ill type this in anyway:
Get your S4 Download mode, [pressing up+power+home], (sometimes if i feel its not kicking in, just quick release then do it again)
open your odin 1.3, plug your phone in, tick auto-reboot, and F. reset time. PDA ticked, then find your correct firmware. hit start, then i hope from this something good will come out.
Best of wishes in your journey here in xda.
Cheers!
car154 said:
Hello,
Greetings to you, I am sorry you have come to this point. I myself have bricked my phone just yesterday from flashing a bad ROM and not backing up my ROM properly. But I hope I can help you with some tips that i did to recover my phone fully. I apply some links to help you out but I recommend some patience lots of HW. ( Kies didn't work for me bugger =p.)
Unbrick S4 [Guide] -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477&page=40
there is a user by the name of samersh72. you can request for a link to download your correct firmware it's best to get back to stock, ( don't forget to thank the user . )
this is someones video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a3qghhpDxg ( this helped me out as well)
I have these files/programs readied when I reverted back to stock
odin 1.3 ( i have odin 3.0 and didn't work for me reverting stock as it couldnt detect my tar.md5 file, but for some reason it worked for odin 1.3)
have your correct firmware ( I downloaded mine from http://www.sammobile.com, but for some reason I can't find yours, there is one on this site for sure just have the patience to look) make sure its for your correct carrier too.
im pretty sure you know how to do the DL mode, but just incase ill assume that you may or may not know, ill type this in anyway:
Get your S4 Download mode, [pressing up+power+home], (sometimes if i feel its not kicking in, just quick release then do it again)
open your odin 1.3, plug your phone in, tick auto-reboot, and F. reset time. PDA ticked, then find your correct firmware. hit start, then i hope from this something good will come out.
Best of wishes in your journey here in xda.
Cheers!
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Thanks for posting this. I hope many people read it. Anyone who flashes needs to know how to return to stock before they start flashing roms. You will need it someday!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
Someone must know the answer to these 2 questions, I've been searching for days and keep getting little issues, keep resolving them but then run into new issues.
My last 2 problems (I hope) are as follows.
1)
No wifi - here's the details of my modems etc:
AP: I9505XXUFNA5
CP: I9505XXUEMJ5
CSC: I9505OXAFNA5
I'm running WanamLite 2.0 (4.4.2 )
2)
When i go to 'Settings >> More >> Security' it FC's and says Unfortunately, Settings has stopped.
How do I fix these issues??
Thanks
wife fix
You can fix the wifi issue by updating your phone modem to NA5. Unfortunately I'm also stuck on that settings problem. Still haven't found a solution for that yet.
FelixCited said:
Someone must know the answer to these 2 questions, I've been searching for days and keep getting little issues, keep resolving them but then run into new issues.
My last 2 problems (I hope) are as follows.
1)
No wifi - here's the details of my modems etc:
AP: I9505XXUFNA5
CP: I9505XXUEMJ5
CSC: I9505OXAFNA5
I'm running WanamLite 2.0 (4.4.2 )
2)
When i go to 'Settings >> More >> Security' it FC's and says Unfortunately, Settings has stopped.
How do I fix these issues??
Thanks
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Suggest you flash original stock ROM, root, install recovery and then wipe cache/dalvik /data/system - then flash what ever ROM you like and start again. Careful what stock you choose unless you don't mind/already have new boot loader.
Probably not what you wanted to hear but if you have been stuck with these issues for days it may be the easiest quickest way to resolve
No need to boot up stock ROM, you can simply go straight back into down load mode and flash cf auto root/recovery then boot into recovery.
Jimsilver73 said:
Suggest you flash original stock ROM, root, install recovery and then wipe cache/dalvik /data/system - then flash what ever ROM you like and start again. Careful what stock you choose unless you don't mind/already have new boot loader.
Probably not what you wanted to hear but if you have been stuck with these issues for days it may be the easiest quickest way to resolve
No need to boot up stock ROM, you can simply go straight back into down load mode and flash cf auto root/recovery then boot into recovery.
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haha thanks man, i actually am having a different issue now although i have by coincidence, flashed back to that same wanam rom that i am unable to get into the security settings with and still has the same error.
I have still got these issues and havent really been able to use my S4 for about a month which is so frustrating...
heres my recent post:
"" Originally Posted by Repulsa
Download and Flash this file via odin by Selecting Phone/CP . and tell me if it works ""
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Hey OP / kasperwo - did this work?? I'm having the same issues. Repulsa helped me before (thanks again) but then I went and flashed a different rom and the same problem came back. i think there was an underlying issue that basically was "covered by a bandaid" and which reappeared after flashing a new rom (CM11 i think)
so after all this i downloaded the stock german 4.4.2 leak, wifi stopped working, lost root access.
Then was able to flash Philz Touch recovery, re rooted using that, then flashed a different rom (wanamLite) and still no wifi etc
Last night it was reading:
AP: I9505XXUFNA5
CP: I9505XXUFNA5
CSC:I9505XXUFNA5
Its all the same now except
CP: I9505XXUFNB8
Any help is much appreciated
FelixCited said:
haha thanks man, i actually am having a different issue now although i have by coincidence, flashed back to that same wanam rom that i am unable to get into the security settings with and still has the same error.
I have still got these issues and havent really been able to use my S4 for about a month which is so frustrating...
heres my recent post:
"" Originally Posted by Repulsa
Download and Flash this file via odin by Selecting Phone/CP . and tell me if it works ""
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Hey OP / kasperwo - did this work?? I'm having the same issues. Repulsa helped me before (thanks again) but then I went and flashed a different rom and the same problem came back. i think there was an underlying issue that basically was "covered by a bandaid" and which reappeared after flashing a new rom (CM11 i think)
so after all this i downloaded the stock german 4.4.2 leak, wifi stopped working, lost root access.
Then was able to flash Philz Touch recovery, re rooted using that, then flashed a different rom (wanamLite) and still no wifi etc
Last night it was reading:
AP: I9505XXUFNA5
CP: I9505XXUFNA5
CSC:I9505XXUFNA5
Its all the same now except
CP: I9505XXUFNB8
Any help is much appreciated
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Suggest you go to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025 and read and learn about modems, I suspect you may find the answers there.
What happens when you flash official 4.3 firmware?
You may be well to backup your SD card, then flash official firmware, before rooting go to stock recovery and wipe data from there. This will leave your phone brand new with only stock files on there, it will format EVERYTHING!
May be worth a go
Jimsilver73 said:
Suggest you go to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025 and read and learn about modems, I suspect you may find the answers there.
What happens when you flash official 4.3 firmware?
You may be well to backup your SD card, then flash official firmware, before rooting go to stock recovery and wipe data from there. This will leave your phone brand new with only stock files on there, it will format EVERYTHING!
May be worth a go
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Thanks for the tips, I actually did that last night with stock 4.4.2 firmware. Im going to try the 4.3 tonight as I suspect I may by some miracle, still have the old bootloader and is not tripped yet.
I just installed a foxhound rom - 3.6 and now wifi works (sound doesnt)
Cheers
FelixCited said:
Thanks for the tips, I actually did that last night with stock 4.4.2 firmware. Im going to try the 4.3 tonight as I suspect I may by some miracle, still have the old bootloader and is not tripped yet.
I just installed a foxhound rom - 3.6 and now wifi works (sound doesnt)
Cheers
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hmm - from what I have read on the thread about modems I sent you the link to (have you read it yet?) this is to do with having new modem on old bootloader - it breaks sound and/or wifi.
You need to get the right modem for your bootloader - 4.3 I think, but check the thread
Jimsilver73 said:
hmm - from what I have read on the thread about modems I sent you the link to (have you read it yet?) this is to do with having new modem on old bootloader - it breaks sound and/or wifi.
You need to get the right modem for your bootloader - 4.3 I think, but check the thread
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Nope havent read the whole thread but very familiar with it. Is there any particular page I should look at? And how are we supposed to figure out what bootloader you have/which modem to flash? Thats what ive been trying to figure out this whole time
FelixCited said:
Nope havent read the whole thread but very familiar with it. Is there any particular page I should look at? And how are we supposed to figure out what bootloader you have/which modem to flash? Thats what ive been trying to figure out this whole time
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When you put your phone into download mode do you see red and yellow writing in the top left hand corner - if so you have new bout loader, if not old - that should help you work out which modem you need.
What happened when you flashed official 4.3 through Odin and wipe?
Jimsilver73 said:
hmm - from what I have read on the thread about modems I sent you the link to (have you read it yet?) this is to do with having new modem on old bootloader - it breaks sound and/or wifi.
You need to get the right modem for your bootloader - 4.3 I think, but check the thread
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ANND :
i am sort of at the point where I dont care about tripping knox.. So if I have to flash a different bootloader (which I already thought I had done) how do I find which one to flash?
I just want it FIXED my S2 that im using is so damn slow and has issues of its own
Jimsilver73 said:
When you put your phone into download mode do you see red and yellow writing in the top left hand corner - if so you have new bout loader, if not old - that should help you work out which modem you need.
What happened when you flashed official 4.3 through Odin and wipe?
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Thanks for the responses dude, I've done SO MUCH reading but it seems everyone else is fixing it but when I try their methods it just doesnt work for me...
I didnt end up flashing the 4.3 - it got to 98% downloaded and then failed so I have to restart the DL and try again
FelixCited said:
Thanks for the responses dude, I've done SO MUCH reading but it seems everyone else is fixing it but when I try their methods it just doesnt work for me...
I didnt end up flashing the 4.3 - it got to 98% downloaded and then failed so I have to restart the DL and try again
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And do you have new knox bootloader (red and yellow writing when you boot)?
Jimsilver73 said:
And do you have new knox bootloader (red and yellow writing when you boot)?
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Nope, in download mode there is nothing that says KNOX, it just says
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
FelixCited said:
Nope, in download mode there is nothing that says KNOX, it just says
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
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OK - so you have no red and yellow small writing when you boot up that says something along the lines of non seandroid kernel?
EDIT: so it seems you are on old bootloader - if you have no knox references - which means that if you have flashed xxufna1 with non HLOS modem that would break stuff - like I said before, I think you really need to flash official 4.3 (which will give you the right modems) - test and see if it all works and then go from there
When you want to update modem then just update gsm modem - I use this one XXUFNB8
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OK - so you have no red and yellow small writing when you boot up that says something along the lines of non seandroid kernel?
EDIT: so it seems you are on old bootloader - if you have no knox references - which means that if you have flashed xxufna1 with non HLOS modem that would break stuff - like I said before, I think you really need to flash official 4.3 (which will give you the right modems) - test and see if it all works and then go from there
When you want to update modem then just update gsm modem - I use this one XXUFNB8
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Yeah no SEandroid entry. It's red and grey writing from memory. I've finally been able to complete the download, will try flashing now.
Jimsilver73 said:
OK - so you have no red and yellow small writing when you boot up that says something along the lines of non seandroid kernel?
EDIT: so it seems you are on old bootloader - if you have no knox references - which means that if you have flashed xxufna1 with non HLOS modem that would break stuff - like I said before, I think you really need to flash official 4.3 (which will give you the right modems) - test and see if it all works and then go from there
When you want to update modem then just update gsm modem - I use this one XXUFNB8
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ARGGGGGH
no luck... even worse than before as wifi isnt working now... i'll have to flash back to Omega 16
EDIT:
Thats a lie - i just checked and sound is working. So thats a good sign... Now I think it'd be a matter of flashing the correct modem which should fix wifi am i right?
Currently on:
AP: xxuemk9
CP: xxuemj5
xxuemk9csc: i9505H3GEMJ2
FelixCited said:
ARGGGGGH
no luck... even worse than before as wifi isnt working now... i'll have to flash back to Omega 16
EDIT:
Thats a lie - i just checked and sound is working. So thats a good sign... Now I think it'd be a matter of flashing the correct modem which should fix wifi am i right?
Currently on:
AP: xxuemk9
CP: xxuemj5
xxuemk9csc: i9505H3GEMJ2
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So you have flashed stock 4.3 through Odin now then?
Jimsilver73 said:
So you have flashed stock 4.3 through Odin now then?
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ITS W O R K I N G
FINALLY
That only took a whole frggen month.
Thanks heaps for the ideas man I really appreciate it.
After flashing that 4.3 XXUEMK9_I9505H3GEMJ2_H3G i noticed sound was working, then I flashed PhilzTouch recovery through Odin, flashed
GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ9_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1.tar
After that I did a ROM wipe in PhilzTouch and flashed Omega v16, booted up and YES FINALLY I have wifi, sound and everything is working...
BUT now im back in square 1 really, i originally wanted to flash something different because the battery life on Omega v16 isnt that great on my phone for whatever reason...
But hey at least I can use it now.
FelixCited said:
ITS W O R K I N G
FINALLY
That only took a whole frggen month.
Thanks heaps for the ideas man I really appreciate it.
After flashing that 4.3 XXUEMK9_I9505H3GEMJ2_H3G i noticed sound was working, then I flashed PhilzTouch recovery through Odin, flashed
GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ9_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1.tar
After that I did a ROM wipe in PhilzTouch and flashed Omega v16, booted up and YES FINALLY I have wifi, sound and everything is working...
BUT now im back in square 1 really, i originally wanted to flash something different because the battery life on Omega v16 isnt that great on my phone for whatever reason...
But hey at least I can use it now.
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Glad you are all sorted - if you are looking for good battery life and performance (the holy grail lol) maybe try my set up as in the links in my signature. I would recommend not flashing modem to start with as what you have works for you now. I can whole heatedly recommend slim + alucard, I get 5 hours screen on time over 24 hours use with fantastic performance oh, and a load of awesome features with slim too
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Glad you are all sorted - if you are looking for good battery life and performance (the holy grail lol) maybe try my set up as in the links in my signature. I would recommend not flashing modem to start with as what you have works for you now. I can whole heatedly recommend slim + alucard, I get 5 hours screen on time over 24 hours use with fantastic performance oh, and a load of awesome features with slim too
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Trust me dude, Im gald its sorted too
Ok cool I'll try out your recommendation. Which version should I use? 4.4.2?
And if i flash the zip will it also flash the modem and screw my phone up again?
Hello,
Problem:
I own a Samsung Galaxy S4 I337 model from AT&T with a locked bootloader. While using safestrap I accidentally checked the /system folder while wiping the STOCK ROM. I didn't yet have another working ROM loaded onto the phone (Safestrap allows you to boot from multiple different ROMS). My phone now freezes at the Samsung logo when I try to boot normally, and I can't reflash the stock ROM in download mode as the bootloader is still locked (I can, however, boot into download mode).
My phone is recognized by ADB which (theoretically) means I can push files back to the device. I haven't yet tried although I'm afraid it may not work as only 2/3 drivers successfully install on my computer when I plug the phone in.
My request from the great tech gods at XDA Forums:
1) If anyone can please reply with any ideas/solutions to my problem I would greatly appreciate it. (PLEASE, ANYTHING. I'M DESPERATE!)
2) If anyone could supply me with a download for the Galaxy s4 I337 /system folder I could attempt to use ADB to push it onto the phone and reboot. WARNING: I'm not an expert on Android and know nothing about the /system folder. Using the /system folder from your personal phone could supply me with very personal information about you/your phone. Please only do this if you know what you're doing!
My ideas:
1) Use android ADB to push the missing files back to my phone, although I don't know if I deleted the entire /system folder or just select things inside it. Also I can't find any downloads for a /system folder anywhere on the Internet.
2) Take it back to AT&T and play dumb. Hopefully they can at least temporarily unlock the bootloader to reflash the stock ROM for me.
Any ideas are GREATLY appreciated,
JT
PS: If you need any more information please leave a reply and I will update the post ASAP. :good:
EDIT: I am running 4.3 Jellybean. Also in answer to your response, I can't flash the firmware again as the bootloader is locked. (Unless I'm missing something and you know more than me, I'm no expert.)
EDIT 2: Looks like I may be wrong and you can reflash the stock ROM on my locked bootloader. Also, for future responses, my S4 has the MF3 baseband although I'll try the thread you suggested. (With the files for my device of course)
EDIT 3: Having trouble flashing stock firmware again with ODIN even though I've now been told that it's possible, read below for more details. I think it's due to the PIT file or the fact that I was running 4.3 and I believe I am trying to flash back to 4.2.2. Please help!
SOLVED: Thanks to ted77usa, I flashed the MK2 stock ROM to my phone through ODIN and this time everything went without a hitch. THANKS A TON!
Also if any mods want to move/delete/do whatever with this post feel free to do so, I don't see this post being very useful for educational purposes as my logic on locked bootloaders was wrong and I don't want people getting the wrong idea.
What firmware are you on? I'd Odin flash the tar files for that firmware.
JTrocks said:
Hello,
Problem:
I own a Samsung Galaxy S4 I337 model from AT&T with a locked bootloader. While using safestrap I accidentally checked the /system folder while wiping the STOCK ROM. I didn't yet have another working ROM loaded onto the phone (Safestrap allows you to boot from multiple different ROMS). My phone now freezes at the Samsung logo when I try to boot normally, and I can't reflash the stock ROM in download mode as the bootloader is still locked (I can, however, boot into download mode).
My phone is recognized by ADB which (theoretically) means I can push files back to the device. I haven't yet tried although I'm afraid it may not work as only 2/3 drivers successfully install on my computer when I plug the phone in.
My request from the great tech gods at XDA Forums:
1) If anyone can please reply with any ideas/solutions to my problem I would greatly appreciate it. (PLEASE, ANYTHING. I'M DESPERATE!)
2) If anyone could supply me with a download for the Galaxy s4 I337 /system folder I could attempt to use ADB to push it onto the phone and reboot. WARNING: I'm not an expert on Android and know nothing about the /system folder. Using the /system folder from your personal phone could supply me with very personal information about you/your phone. Please only do this if you know what you're doing!
My ideas:
1) Use android ADB to push the missing files back to my phone, although I don't know if I deleted the entire /system folder or just select things inside it. Also I can't find any downloads for a /system folder anywhere on the Internet.
2) Take it back to AT&T and play dumb. Hopefully they can at least temporarily unlock the bootloader to reflash the stock ROM for me.
Any ideas are GREATLY appreciated,
JT
PS: If you need any more information please leave a reply and I will update the post ASAP. :good:
EDIT: I am running 4.3 Jellybean. Also in answer to your response, I can't flash the firmware again as the bootloader is locked. (Unless I'm missing something and you know more than me, I'm no expert.)
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You can use ODIN just fine on the locked bootloaders. Follow the directions in the MK2 TARs thread in the general section.
RE: ODIN on locked bootloader
DeadlySin9 said:
You can use ODIN just fine on the locked bootloaders. Follow the directions in the MK2 TARs thread in the general section.
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My phone has the MF3 baseband although I'll try the thread you suggested. (With the files for my device of course) Thanks!
Firmware Number
jd1639 said:
What firmware are you on? I'd Odin flash the tar files for that firmware.
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I'm on 4.3 Jellybean although I don't believe I can reflash the firmware because of my locked bootloader.
EDIT: According to the above post, I can reflash it. Can someone please clarify what files I will need to do so?
JTrocks said:
I'm on 4.3 Jellybean although I don't believe I can reflash the firmware because of my locked bootloader.
EDIT: According to the above post, I can reflash it. Can someone please clarify what files I will need to do so?
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You need the mf3 tar files. Have you found then?
Flashing tar files with ODIN
jd1639 said:
You need the mf3 tar files. Have you found then?
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I'm downloading them now from here. Can you verify for me that this is up to date/correct? I previously tried to flash the .tar.md5 file for my phone although I got a "write error" and after researching it I found that you can't flash files in download mode with a locked bootloader. Apparently this is wrong though, thanks for the all the help so far!
JTrocks said:
I'm downloading them now from here. Can you verify for me that this is up to date/correct? I previously tried to flash the .tar.md5 file for my phone although I got a "write error" and after researching it I found that you can't flash files in download mode with a locked bootloader. Apparently this is wrong though, thanks for the all the help so far!
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Yep, those are the ones. Read the thread on how to use them
Flashing with ODIN
jd1639 said:
Yep, those are the ones. Read the thread on how to use them
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I followed the thread exactly as it said but it failed. Then I included the the PIT file but still failed. I've attached a screenshot of ODIN after I tried with the PIT file.
EDIT: My phone is giving a message that reads: "SECURE CHECK FAIL : PIT" I read that PIT files have to be signed with a device-specific key to work, although it seems that most people aren't having a problem using one found off of the Internet. Any ideas?
EDIT 2: I believe those files are for 4.2.2, I was running 4.3, is this the issue? Also I don't know if my phone was updated OTA or not, I bought it from eBay. :/
JTrocks said:
I followed the thread exactly as it said but it failed. Then I included the the PIT file but still failed. I've attached a screenshot of ODIN after I tried with the PIT file.
EDIT: My phone is giving a message that reads: "SECURE CHECK FAIL : PIT" I read that PIT files have to be signed with a device-specific key to work, although it seems that most people aren't having a problem using one found off of the Internet. Any ideas?
EDIT 2: I believe those files are for 4.2.2, I was running 4.3, is this the issue? Also I don't know if my phone was updated OTA or not, I bought it from eBay. :/
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@JTrocks ....If u are on 4.3 rom it mean that either u took OTA to MK2 firmware and then someone either u or the seller from ebay flash the modem back to MF3 to complete SIM UNLOCKED( if u ever sim unlocked ) .........either way just follow my thread..........
| ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.31.2014 ★ | u can restore to stock 4.3 MK2 firmware or even update to MK2 if u coming from MF3.....tested my self and others confirmed as well....:good::good: Check post #2 for guide on how to ,......BUT IF U STILL WANT TO FLASH THAT MF3.TAR .....TRY TO UN-CHECK RE-PARTITION FROM ODIN ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME ARE CHECK.....U DONT HAVE TO LOAD THAT PIT FILE.....JUST BOOTLOADER,PDA,MODEM AND CSC IS ENOUGH....ALSO TRY DIFFERENT ODIN VERSION FROM MY THREAD POST#2 THERE IS ODIN3 V1.85 ....GOODLUCK.....LET ME KNOW HOW IT GO....:good::good:
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ted77usa said:
@JTrocks ....If u are on 4.3 rom it mean that either u took OTA to MK2 firmware and then someone either u or the seller from ebay flash the modem back to MF3 to complete SIM UNLOCKED( if u ever sim unlocked ) .........either way just follow my thread..........
| ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.31.2014 ★ | u can restore to stock 4.3 MK2 firmware or even update to MK2 if u coming from MF3.....tested my self and others confirmed as well....:good::good: Check post #2 for guide on how to ,......BUT IF U STILL WANT TO FLASH THAT MF3.TAR .....TRY TO UN-CHECK RE-PARTITION FROM ODIN ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME ARE CHECK.....U DONT HAVE TO LOAD THAT PIT FILE.....JUST BOOTLOADER,PDA,MODEM AND CSC IS ENOUGH....ALSO TRY DIFFERENT ODIN VERSION FROM MY THREAD POST#2 THERE IS ODIN3 V1.85 ....GOODLUCK.....LET ME KNOW HOW IT GO....:good::good:
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Thanks for the reply, but before I go any further I should clarify some information about my phone. I bought an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 from eBay, when I got the phone it was running 4.3. The catch: My phone isn't actually on AT&T service OR SIM unlocked (I think), I'm with a cell provider called NET 10. How NET 10 works is that it pays AT&T to run off of their service, NET 10 is cheaper for the customers because it isn't as fast as AT&T. AT&T and Net 10 have an agreement where you can take any phone from AT&T and hook it up to NET 10 without unlocking it. Although I think that NET 10 may unlock your phone when you hook it up to their service, I'm not sure. What makes my think that is that when I booted my phone up after transferring to NET 10, a picture of an open padlock appeared under the Samsung logo.
Being on NET 10 may have changed some of that, specifically the MF3/MK2 baseband. Not being an expert on basebands and how they correlate to your cell service provider, will following your instructions result in not being able to connect to NET 10's service? It's probably a stupid question, I know, but with my minimal knowledge I figured I should ask before I followed through with anything.
JTrocks said:
Thanks for the reply, but before I go any further I should clarify some information about my phone. I bought an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 from eBay, when I got the phone it was running 4.3. The catch: My phone isn't actually on AT&T service OR SIM unlocked (I think), I'm with a cell provider called NET 10. How NET 10 works is that it pays AT&T to run off of their service, NET 10 is cheaper for the customers because it isn't as fast as AT&T. AT&T and Net 10 have an agreement where you can take any phone from AT&T and hook it up to NET 10 without unlocking it. Although I think that NET 10 may unlock your phone when you hook it up to their service, I'm not sure. What makes my think that is that when I booted my phone up after transferring to NET 10, a picture of an open padlock appeared under the Samsung logo.
Being on NET 10 may have changed some of that, specifically the MF3/MK2 baseband. Not being an expert on basebands and how they correlate to your cell service provider, will following your instructions result in not being able to connect to NET 10's service? It's probably a stupid question, I know, but with my minimal knowledge I figured I should ask before I followed through with anything.
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It shouldn't. Your phone is the same model, and the firmware appears to be the same. At most you might have to put in an APN to get your mobile data back.
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DeadlySin9 said:
It shouldn't. Your phone is the same model, and the firmware appears to be the same. At most you might have to put in an APN to get your mobile data back.
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Thanks, I'm aware of the APN. I had SEVERAL issues with NET 10 when I first set that up. (THEY MISSPELLED THE F****** IP ADDRESS ON THEIR WEBSITE!) Still frustrated about that one. D:<
I'm now preparing to follow through with ted77usa's instructions. Sorry if I respond slow, I have to wait 5 minutes after each post/edit as I haven't been approved by a mod yet.
EDIT: I may have to continue this tomorrow, the site ted77usa used to host the .tar files is pretty slow. The download is going to take an hour and it's getting late here. I can't believe how much support I'm getting from everyone, thanks a TON! I'm clicking the thanks button on everyone who's helped me, it's the least I can do!
JTrocks said:
Thanks, I'm aware of the APN. I had SEVERAL issues with NET 10 when I first set that up. (THEY MISSPELLED THE F****** IP ADDRESS ON THEIR WEBSITE!) Still frustrated about that one. D:<
I'm now preparing to follow through with ted77usa's instructions. Sorry if I respond slow, I have to wait 5 minutes after each post/edit as I haven't been approved by a mod yet.
EDIT: I may have to continue this tomorrow, the site ted77usa used to host the .tar files is pretty slow. The download is going to take an hour and it's getting late here. I can't believe how much support I'm getting from everyone, thanks a TON! I'm clicking the thanks button on everyone who's helped me, it's the least I can do!
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While u waiting. ... try to read all the thread so that would give u an idea what others issue incase u run same problem..... As long as u check md5 if they match then u should good to go. ... and seem to me u know usb debugging. ...all the driver already installed....PM me if u need more help ....:thumbup::thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
While u waiting. ... try to read all the thread so that would give u an idea what others issue incase u run same problem..... As long as u check md5 if they match then u should good to go. ... and seem to me u know usb debugging. ...all the driver already installed....PM me if u need more help ....:thumbup::thumbup:
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AMAZING! Everything went without a hitch!! My phone now indicates that it is running Android 4.3, Baseband version MK2, and calls/texts are working just fine. I have to enter my APN settings again as DeadlySin9 mentioned, but I expect everything should work fine. Thanks to everyone who helped me out (especially ted77usa with the link to his thread), if there's anything I can do to help any of you out in return just let me know! THANKS A TON!!!
JTrocks said:
AMAZING! Everything went without a hitch!! My phone now indicates that it is running Android 4.3, Baseband version MK2, and calls/texts are working just fine. I have to enter my APN settings again as DeadlySin9 mentioned, but I expect everything should work fine. Thanks to everyone who helped me out (especially ted77usa with the link to his thread), if there's anything I can do to help any of you out in return just let me know! THANKS A TON!!!
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Glad that u got your phone back..... and u also got great community in here...... the best place to learn and give back .....:thumbup::thumbup:
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JTrocks said:
AMAZING! Everything went without a hitch!! My phone now indicates that it is running Android 4.3, Baseband version MK2, and calls/texts are working just fine. I have to enter my APN settings again as DeadlySin9 mentioned, but I expect everything should work fine. Thanks to everyone who helped me out (especially ted77usa with the link to his thread), if there's anything I can do to help any of you out in return just let me know! THANKS A TON!!!
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Hey, i had a similar problem. MK2 safe root method. became rooted and everything was great. downloaded xposed framwork/installer. selected fast boot option by accident been stopping at the atnt splash screen ever since. i am able to boot into download/odin mode as well as recovery. I have tried mutiple wipes and facotry resets but same outcome, hangs at atnt screen. i creeped around the threads and found this. My first question is did Ted77usa files from his link take forever for you also? and second how many attmepts did it take with odin?
semarj said:
Hey, i had a similar problem. MK2 safe root method. became rooted and everything was great. downloaded xposed framwork/installer. selected fast boot option by accident been stopping at the atnt splash screen ever since. i am able to boot into download/odin mode as well as recovery. I have tried mutiple wipes and facotry resets but same outcome, hangs at atnt screen. i creeped around the threads and found this. My first question is did Ted77usa files from his link take forever for you also? and second how many attmepts did it take with odin?
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@semarj If you follow my thread and guide on post#2 it should get u back on stock MK2 less then 6 minutes. .... As long as u have usb debugging check. ... Good usb cable. ....Good driver installed and make sure ONLY auto reboot and F. Reset Time CHECK from Odin..... GOODLUCK. ....PM ME IF YOU NEED MORE HELP. ....:thumbup::thumbup:
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semarj said:
Hey, i had a similar problem. MK2 safe root method. became rooted and everything was great. downloaded xposed framwork/installer. selected fast boot option by accident been stopping at the atnt splash screen ever since. i am able to boot into download/odin mode as well as recovery. I have tried mutiple wipes and facotry resets but same outcome, hangs at atnt screen. i creeped around the threads and found this. My first question is did Ted77usa files from his link take forever for you also? and second how many attmepts did it take with odin?
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It took about an hour for me to download ted77usa's files but I have relatively fast internet (16 mb/ps). As soon as the files downloaded it worked first try, are you in download mode? If you are and it's still not working you may need the PIT file and to make sure that re-partition is checked along with the 2 others that ted77usa mentioned.
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@semarj If you follow my thread and guide on post#2 it should get u back on stock MK2 less then 6 minutes. .... As long as u have usb debugging check. ... Good usb cable. ....Good driver installed and make sure ONLY auto reboot and F. Reset Time CHECK from Odin..... GOODLUCK. ....PM ME IF YOU NEED MORE HELP. ....:thumbup::thumbup:
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I will post back asap. the drivers were taking forever to download so i started a kias emergency firmware recovery. thats taking forever also. its only at 79% but have been running for an hour. should i let finish? and if unsuccessful try odin or just quit and do odin?
hi all. need help
i've been playing with different roms for couple of years now on different phones and did not have any problems.
till now that is ....
i have installed Omega 21.1, but from time to time phone would lose gsm data connection so i decided to flash something else.
installed [ROM]KOT49H【4.4.2】AOSP official Google Edition and it was good.
for some, God knows what reason, wanted to try Omega19 (4.3). installed fine but sound was broken. when ever phone used any kind of sound it would start flashing or would freeze or something. Flasing any other rom did not help. and for some reason it does not let me change modem with odin.
Last modem i have installed is XXUEMJ5.
tried to do restore using [GUIDE] Unroot/Unbrick, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 & I9505 but Odin would fail with Auth error
tried with Odin 3.47, and 3.07
now i still can install rom but stops in logo loop. tried both Omega and google edition.
pls help
gec said:
hi all. need help
i've been playing with different roms for couple of years now on different phones and did not have any problems.
till now that is ....
i have installed Omega 21.1, but from time to time phone would lose gsm data connection so i decided to flash something else.
installed [ROM]KOT49H【4.4.2】AOSP official Google Edition and it was good.
for some, God knows what reason, wanted to try Omega19 (4.3). installed fine but sound was broken. when ever phone used any kind of sound it would start flashing or would freeze or something. Flasing any other rom did not help. and for some reason it does not let me change modem with odin.
Last modem i have installed is XXUEMJ5.
tried to do restore using [GUIDE] Unroot/Unbrick, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 & I9505 but Odin would fail with Auth error
tried with Odin 3.47, and 3.07
now i still can install rom but stops in logo loop. tried both Omega and google edition.
pls help
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Hi,
Once you have installed a TW 4.4.2 ROM , it installs the latest knox bootloader.
At that point , you cannot downgrade your firmware.
You said you installed [ROM]KOT49H【4.4.2】AOSP official Google Edition and it was good.
Your best bet is to re-install that.
As for the modem , there is a technique which you have to try:
Look HERE
That should help.
BTW , I edited your title
thx. will try that and report back.
nope, still stuck @ logo loop
not sure what more combination to test
tried Omega 21.1 with
Bootloader -> BL_I9505XXUFNA5_373648_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_C ERT.tar.md5 and
Modems -> CP_I9505XXUFNA5_373648_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_C ERT.tar.md5
but now it does not get to the logo. shows samsung logo and than screen goes blank.
gec said:
tried Omega 21.1 with
Bootloader -> BL_I9505XXUFNA5_373648_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_C ERT.tar.md5 and
Modems -> CP_I9505XXUFNA5_373648_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_C ERT.tar.md5
but now it does not get to the logo. shows samsung logo and than screen goes blank.
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Hi,
Did you try the GE ROM?
gec said:
tried Omega 21.1 with
Bootloader -> BL_I9505XXUFNA5_373648_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_C ERT.tar.md5 and
Modems -> CP_I9505XXUFNA5_373648_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_C ERT.tar.md5
but now it does not get to the logo. shows samsung logo and than screen goes blank.
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Try to reFlash those Files with Odin then Boot into TWRP mode and Do a full wipe and Install Omega (Inside Omega file there's Fullwipe , Click that and Setup the apps you need) then reboot .Make sure that You have a TWRP recovery^
malybru said:
Hi,
Did you try the GE ROM?
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nope. cant find anything with that name. could you link it please?
Repulsa said:
Try to reFlash those Files with Odin then Boot into TWRP mode and Do a full wipe and Install Omega (Inside Omega file there's Fullwipe , Click that and Setup the apps you need) then reboot .Make sure that You have a TWRP recovery^
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thx.
tried it. no success after samsung logo just goes black.
gec said:
nope. cant find anything with that name. could you link it please?
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Hi,
You said you tried the [ROM]KOT49H【4.4.2】AOSP official Google Edition ,and it worked .
So I figured to try and re-install that one.
The other thing you must do between flashing different ROMS is a full wipe (Cache and data)
yes. that was first thing i tested. at best i get the logo loop.
and yes, i do full data wipe before and after reinstallation of the new rom.
cache wipe only whe requested but in this case done that to.
is there a way to see a boot log or something to see where and why booting stops?
gec said:
yes. that was first thing i tested. at best i get the logo loop.
and yes, i do full data wipe before and after reinstallation of the new rom.
cache wipe only whe requested but in this case done that to.
is there a way to see a boot log or something to see where and why booting stops?
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The best thing you can do is flash the entire 4.4.2 stock rom via odin.And start from scratch(Recovery/Custom rom) Since you already flashed the newestbootloader (from OMEGA file) .This mean your knox is now triggered and your warranty is now void 0x01.
gec said:
yes. that was first thing i tested. at best i get the logo loop.
and yes, i do full data wipe before and after reinstallation of the new rom.
cache wipe only whe requested but in this case done that to.
is there a way to see a boot log or something to see where and why booting stops?
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Hi,
Perhaps you should try to find the latest test stock 4.4.2 firmware ( I9505XXUFNA1) and flash it in odin.
Wipe data and cache before and after flashing.
And then wait for the official update.
At least you should have a phone you can use.
following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
i've found that there is 4.3 stock image I9505XXUEMKF. downloaded it and tried to install but that did not work.
now this is a noob question but is there a speciffic bootloader, modem or something else i need to flash before flashing this image?
or should i search for 4.4.2 version?
thx
flashing stock 4.3 on current bootloader/modem combination gives me Fail from Odin and Sw. Rev. Check Fail error on the phone.
gec said:
flashing stock 4.3 on current bootloader/modem combination gives me Fail from Odin and Sw. Rev. Check Fail error on the phone.
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I believe malybru already answer that for you .Thread and Stop experimenting with your Phone because there's a chance that you might bricked your Device or end up with no IMEI.. and Your asking for help/Solution mate so follow their instruction . If not feel free to send your Phone to customer Service for repair.( and Be aware that your warranty is already voided unless your Country is part of EU so Rooting and Flashing don't void your warranty)
Repulsa said:
I believe malybru already answer that for you .Thread and Stop experimenting with your Phone because there's a chance that you might bricked your Device or end up with no IMEI.. and Your asking for help/Solution mate so follow their instruction . If not feel free to send your Phone to customer Service for repair.( and Be aware that your warranty is already voided unless your Country is part of EU so Rooting and Flashing don't void your warranty)
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So what you mean that if you leave in a country that is part of EU, It doesn't matter if KNOX is triggered? (I life in Holland btw)
KingOfDope said:
So what you mean that if you leave in a country that is part of EU, It doesn't matter if KNOX is triggered? (I life in Holland btw)
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Click the link on EU mate . And start reading even my provider said that if the knox is already triggered, My phone still have warranty for 2 years as long its a hardware/system problem. But if i break the glass on my phone and such then i dont have any warranty for that..and must pay them for a repair.
Sent from Hell ��
Repulsa said:
I believe malybru already answer that for you .Thread and Stop experimenting with your Phone because there's a chance that you might bricked your Device or end up with no IMEI.. and Your asking for help/Solution mate so follow their instruction . If not feel free to send your Phone to customer Service for repair.( and Be aware that your warranty is already voided unless your Country is part of EU so Rooting and Flashing don't void your warranty)
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ah, my bad. for some reason i was reading 4.4.2 as 4.2.2
i did follow all other instructions, and i thank you all for them, but still not sure where to go from here.
i know i should stick to 4.4.2 firmware but need to check somehow if bootloader/modem combination that i've install is actually installed.
gec said:
ah, my bad. for some reason i was reading 4.4.2 as 4.2.2
i did follow all other instructions, and i thank you all for them, but still not sure where to go from here.
i know i should stick to 4.4.2 firmware but need to check somehow if bootloader/modem combination that i've install is actually installed.
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If you already flash the Bootloader from Omega then you can no longer downgrade to 4.3 stock , that's why your Getting Fail (Auth) in Odin Flash the 4.4.2 stock Leak rom for now then if you consider flashing a Custom Rom then ,flash the philz recovery 6.09.2 or TWRP (Dont forget to Nandroid backup EFS and such and then DO A CLEAN WIPE by Wiping cache, dalvik cache data and system) and From recovery flash any Custom rom you like. (no need to root your phone, Your phone will be rooted after flashing any custom rom . So goodluck
Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 with stock ROM just flashed (N900XXUDND2_N900OLBDNC2_N900DXUDNC1_HOME.tar) and then rooted with ChainFire Auto Root (CF-Auto-Root-ha3g-ha3gxx-smn900.tar).
1. I have tried to flash PhilZ Touch CWM Advanced Edition Recovery (philz_touch_6.41.6-hlte.tar) with Odin and it flashed successfully. However, when I try to enter Recovery, the phone stays on the Galaxy Note3 screen forever and I have to hold the power button down for several seconds in order that it will reboot.
2. I also tried to flash Xiaolu CWM-based Recovery (hlte-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.8-kk(0417).tar) and got exactly the same result.
3. Since then, after flashing the stock ROM mentioned above yet again, I rooted the phone with Kingo Auto Root which worked fine. Kingo also flashed the Xiaolu CWM-based Recovery v 6.0.4.5 at the same time and I have no problems entering recovery.
What am I doing wrong in [1] and [2] above?
Can someone suggest how to get PhilZ Touch to flash and then work?
Should I install it from a .zip file from with my current Recovery setup?
Thanks people.
apex2000 said:
Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 with stock ROM just flashed (N900XXUDND2_N900OLBDNC2_N900DXUDNC1_HOME.tar) and then rooted with ChainFire Auto Root (CF-Auto-Root-ha3g-ha3gxx-smn900.tar).
1. I have tried to flash PhilZ Touch CWM Advanced Edition Recovery (philz_touch_6.41.6-hlte.tar) with Odin and it flashed successfully. However, when I try to enter Recovery, the phone stays on the Galaxy Note3 screen forever and I have to hold the power button down for several seconds in order that it will reboot.
2. I also tried to flash Xiaolu CWM-based Recovery (hlte-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.8-kk(0417).tar) and got exactly the same result.
3. Since then, after flashing the stock ROM mentioned above yet again, I rooted the phone with Kingo Auto Root which worked fine. Kingo also flashed the Xiaolu CWM-based Recovery v 6.0.4.5 at the same time and I have no problems entering recovery.
What am I doing wrong in [1] and [2] above?
Can someone suggest how to get PhilZ Touch to flash and then work?
Should I install it from a .zip file from with my current Recovery setup?
Thanks people.
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that's what happened when u just download and flash without knowing what u r doing.
HLTE is for Samsung n9005 LTE.
yours is n900 which is Exynos.
u shld go for Exynos one.
next time, read first. the devs spend so long time to create a proper OP, for users (including noobs) to understand.
but what users do, is actually go into download section direct, and ignore whichever devs have written properly.
ignorance is most users have done nowadays here, and have made most devs leave the thread.
don't take it as I m rude to u. I just want to highlight as a lesson learn to others as well.
remember rules at xda:
read & search.
understand with what u r gong to do with ur device before u continue.
hope u understand what I meant.
cheers
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.
antique_sonic said:
that's what happened when u just download and flash without knowing what u r doing.
HLTE is for Samsung n9005 LTE.
yours is n900 which is Exynos.
u shld go for Exynos one.
next time, read first. the devs spend so long time to create a proper OP, for users (including noobs) to understand.
but what users do, is actually go into download section direct, and ignore whichever devs have written properly.
ignorance is most users have done nowadays here, and have made most devs leave the thread.
don't take it as I m rude to u. I just want to highlight as a lesson learn to others as well.
remember rules at xda:
read & search.
understand with what u r gong to do with ur device before u continue.
hope u understand what I meant.
cheers
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.
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Thanks for your "not rude" reply.
Maybe I will have to change my question.
I have searched everywhere that I can think of and cannot find the phone code for my SM-N900 Exynos (you tell me that the code is not "hlte").
Then I may be able to locate the correct file to download.
If anyone can give a "not rude" reply, I would be eternally grateful. :good:
UPDATE: I think I may have found the correct phone code: ha3g.
I hate noobs...
Sent from my N9005
Dejan Sathanas said:
I hate noobs...
Sent from my N9005
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That may be Sire but we all were once..............
Try to Odin the TWRP Recovery for 4.4 ver, not the latest
MystaMagoo said:
That may be Sire but we all were once..............
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Lets try