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[Q] Galaxy s4 I9505 XXUDMH9

Hi all, really need your help. 2 weeks ago I bought this device, before never used android. 3 days ago by connecting it to a computer, the Kies software has given the message
"that there is a new version", I agreed, and then device as if replaced, it start to work slowly stucking on some screens, such as phone book or phone itself, it gives a strange message, that he had to stop the work of a program. Then I tried to solve the problem, but everything i did not fixed the issue, I even think that made it worse. I did the following things.
I tried to root device, did it as it was written on some site, after a Odin has finished, I found SuperSu program, but SuperSu wrote that the binary ihe s not installed, checking the Root, no root access. 2 Performed Data factory reset twice did not helped, Performed to flash again the latest official firmware, but also did not helped, the problem not solved, Uninstall SuperSu. no longer know how else to help themselves, need professional help.
Please write me what should i do? how can return the previously firmware, or how to root it correctly and install new Rom.
My device is Galaxy S4 i9505 T-Mobile Germany version.
RoM version: I9505XXUDMH9
Kernel: 3.4.0-1220396
[email protected]#1
Build Number JDQ39.I9505XXUDMH9

Kies -> Tools -> Firmware initialization. Follow the steps. Wait patiently until it finishes.
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Wait... MH9? Not MH8?

Shiryu said:
Wait... MH9? Not MH8?
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Yes MH9

Shiryu said:
Wait... MH9? Not MH8?
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yes. check on sammobile, but it is same changelist only branded.. crap

Radukk said:
Kies -> Tools -> Firmware initialization. Follow the steps. Wait patiently until it finishes.
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Hi
I currently have the mh9 stock version with Knox . Theoretically can I change to the Google edition official ROM+root and still keep my warranty status 0x0 by doing the following steps?
1. Firmware initialization via kies(or restore in system settings)
2. Root the phone
3. Install custom recovery with odin
4. Install the GE ROM
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[Q] Need help, rooted S4, wifi not working anymore

So I rooted my sprint s4, following these instructions:
http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-root-the-sprint-and-international-exynos-samsung-galaxy-s4/
Which worked great. Then, I followed these instructions for the hotspot modification:
http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-get-free-native-wifi-hotspot-on-the-sprint-samsung-galaxy-s4/
I was running the MF9 firmware, so I used that. I made a backup of the two files before copying the new ones over. I reset it, and it stopped on the sprint screen, so I followed the unrooting instructions here:
http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-unroot-and-unbrick-the-samsung-galaxy-s4/
Now, my wifi isn't turning on. It flashes for a second, then disappears, showing a "The device has detected an application attempting unpermitted actions and has stopped loading. To protect your device, it is recommended you reboot." alert.
The backups I made weren't there, so I assume it rebuilds those files. What do I do? I've tried factory resetting, but nothing has helped so far. I've read a few forum postings but they seem to all revolve around issues with new roms. I only used the stock one, so I'm not sure exactly what to do.
So, can anyone help me out? I'm not too far into these things, so easier instructions are better.

That alert is because you have Knox installed and rooted. You need a root browser and go into the system/app folder and delete the two files that begin with the name Knox.
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daniel4653 said:
That alert is because you have Knox installed and rooted. You need a root browser and go into the system/app folder and delete the two files that begin with the name Knox.
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I just did that, and the message is gone, but it still won't let me turn on wifi.

miron721 said:
I just did that, and the message is gone, but it still won't let me turn on wifi.
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Flash diff kernel, this issue has been solved many times
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ROMANTiC KiD said:
Flash diff kernel, this issue has been solved many times
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So to do that, I'd use the odin program? And where do I get the different kernel?

To be honest you shouldn't be flashing if you don't fully read and learn before getting a rooted phone. Kernels are in the original development thread.
And you flash the kernel zips in a custom recovery.
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daniel4653 said:
To be honest you shouldn't be flashing if you don't fully read and learn before getting a rooted phone. Kernels are in the original development thread.
And you flash the kernel zips in a custom recovery.
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I had no intention of flashing a new rom, only wanting to root it to remove some useless stock software, and move some other stuff to the SD card.
I'm guessing I want the first file here, right? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258107
I'm running MF9, so I want that to match up, right?

Yes that's the right file for u if u are on the software version mf9 like u mentioned. Good luck!
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Chevyblood561 said:
Yes that's the right file for u if u are on the software version mf9 like u mentioned. Good luck!
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So I put the new kernel on, and no change. Wifi still won't turn on.
What now? I've seen a bunch of people with this problem on the GSM one, but no real answers. No resolved ones on the CDMA version

miron721 said:
So I put the new kernel on, and no change. Wifi still won't turn on.
What now? I've seen a bunch of people with this problem on the GSM one, but no real answers. No resolved ones on the CDMA version
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Try kt kernel
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gotablunt said:
Try kt kernel
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I can't find any instructions on how to install that kernel, since it's a zip instead of a tar so I can't use odin. Everyone just says "use recovery," which doesn't help me at all, since I don't know what that is or how to do it. I've tried a few other kernels I've found on xda, but none have fixed it.

Flash custom recovery tar thru odin, theres a couple threads in development section with different recoveries...then simple flash kt kernel zip thru your new recovery ( you can access your new recovery by booting up the phone and holding down the volume down button)...I suggest you learn how to back up and restore your rom b4 trying this
Odin this recovery http://d-h.st/O8s its agats
Here you can download kt touchwiz kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288309 make sure to thank him..good luck
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Installed the recovery, as well as the kt touchwiz kernel, and no change. Still no wifi.

miron721 said:
Installed the recovery, as well as the kt touchwiz kernel, and no change. Still no wifi.
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Tell us what does it say in your settings about phone
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Software version: L720VPUAMDC
Hardware version: L720.08
Android 4.2.2
Baseband version: L720VPUAMDC
Kernel version:
3.4.6.2--KT-SGS4-JB4.2-TW-SPR-09.17.2013---ga0a3e11
[email protected] #1
Tue Sep 17 19:06:25 MST 2013
Build Number: JDQ39.L720VPUAMDP
SELinux status: permissive

miron721 said:
Software version: L720VPUAMDC
Hardware version: L720.08
Android 4.2.2
Baseband version: L720VPUAMDC
Kernel version:
3.4.6.2--KT-SGS4-JB4.2-TW-SPR-09.17.2013---ga0a3e11
[email protected] #1
Tue Sep 17 19:06:25 MST 2013
Build Number: JDQ39.L720VPUAMDP
SELinux status: permissive
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Hmm weird, well here update to the newer update to this for here. Will be a pain in the ass but believe me this will solve all your problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375523
Flash that in Odin and make sure you just get the huge file that's the only one you need. Extract what is inside and you will get a .tar.md5 file. Next do a factory reset of your phone. Boot into download mode. Flash that file. If you get any errors just delete the .md5 extension and reboot your computer and try again. Once done, it should boot will take awhile no more than 10 mins. If it doesn't boot take off battery and boot into recovery. You should stock recovery with the little green dead android. Its OK don't freak out just do a factory reset and reboot. Once that is done.
Download either odex or deoxeded tar file which ever you want here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357471
Once that is done you can flash that through Odin and you should be rooted and updated to the latest version.
You can also download twrp recovery here
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltespr
All versions there. You can download stabled twrp 2.5.0.2 or download the newer one 2.6 0.3 as people have said it has been working for them and there you go. Its a lot but it gets the job done and all your problems go away.

ROMANTiC KiD said:
Hmm weird, well here update to the newer update to this for here. Will be a pain in the ass but believe me this will solve all your problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375523
Flash that in Odin and make sure you just get the huge file that's the only one you need. Extract what is inside and you will get a .tar.md5 file. Next do a factory reset of your phone. Boot into download mode. Flash that file. If you get any errors just delete the .md5 extension and reboot your computer and try again. Once done, it should boot will take awhile no more than 10 mins. If it doesn't boot take off battery and boot into recovery. You should stock recovery with the little green dead android. Its OK don't freak out just do a factory reset and reboot. Once that is done.
Download either odex or deoxeded tar file which ever you want here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357471
Once that is done you can flash that through Odin and you should be rooted and updated to the latest version.
You can also download twrp recovery here
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltespr
All versions there. You can download stabled twrp 2.5.0.2 or download the newer one 2.6 0.3 as people have said it has been working for them and there you go. Its a lot but it gets the job done and all your problems go away.
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I followed all the steps, and wifi still won't turn on. Frustrating.

miron721 said:
I followed all the steps, and wifi still won't turn on. Frustrating.
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Then it is probably the phone. Take it to sprint for them to check it out? Make sure your back to stock tho
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miron721 said:
I followed all the steps, and wifi still won't turn on. Frustrating.
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Just to clarify, do you by any chance mean wifi hotspot?
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gotablunt said:
Just to clarify, do you by any chance mean wifi hotspot?
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No, I mean wifi at all. Also, I just noticed when I insert a microsd, it says it's safe to remove immediately. Loading from the SD card on recovery works though.
And I doubt sprint will help me, I've had the phone for a while and they wouldn't do anything for issues with my last phone, since it was the 15th day I had it. If I send it to samsung with the stock recovery, kernel and rom, will they be able to tell?

Status 7 Error when Trying Manual OTA

Getting the Status 7 error "/system/xbin/dexdump" has unexpected contents when attempting to manually flash the OTA vía stock recovery. Any one have a fix or files for this? I really don't want to clear the Wife's phone as she has it all set up already. Any help is greatly appreciated.
History:
Had Philz Custom Recovery
Rooted.
On MK2 Stock Firmware W/ Knox.
NOW un rooted with stock recovery.
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DarkAngel said:
Getting the Status 7 error "/system/xbin/dexdump" has unexpected contents when attempting to manually flash the OTA vía stock recovery. Any one have a fix or files for this? I really don't want to clear the Wife's phone as she has it all set up already. Any help is greatly appreciated.
History:
Had Philz Custom Recovery
Rooted.
On MK2 Stock Firmware W/ Knox.
NOW un rooted with stock recovery.
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Sounds like you are not completely stock, the error shows it found modded files in your system partition. Odin the full mk2 tar file first and try again.
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I was hoping to avoid doing the full flash again. I have seen some threads of some Nexus 7 members flashing the required files they were so kindly provided so they can move forward to the 4.4.2 update similar to my situation. If I can't then I guess I will have to suck it up and erase her info and start over.

DarkAngel said:
I was hoping to avoid doing the full flash again. I have seen some threads of some Nexus 7 members flashing the required files they were so kindly provided so they can move forward to the 4.4.2 update similar to my situation. If I can't then I guess I will have to suck it up and erase her info and start over.
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You don't have to erase her info, just flash the mk2 tar file and then install the update. No data wipe required.
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cruise350 said:
You don't have to erase her info, just flash the mk2 tar file and then install the update. No data wipe required.
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Wait dumb question... .. . I take it that the flash won't erase the info due to being an official rom? I mean the one from random45. This has slipped my mind.......

DarkAngel said:
Wait dumb question... .. . I take it that the flash won't erase the info due to being an official rom? I mean the one from random45. This has slipped my mind.......
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Correct, the tar will not wipe data. Everything will be in tact from random45's download.
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Ah okay..... and thanks for the confirmation. I will flash and see.

Just wanted to update, flashing the Rom fixed the problem. Thanks again cruise350. The wife is now rocking KitKat on her S4.

cruise350 said:
Sounds like you are not completely stock, the error shows it found modded files in your system partition. Odin the full mk2 tar file first and try again.
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I'm not a complete noob,,, Just partially...
Can someone point me to where I can learn how to flash the mk2 tar file and where to find that file...?
I'm have this same issue trying to get KitKat on to my T-Mo S4... Stock... Rooted a few times using the Kingo app on Win 7 - But currently un-rooted.
If I have asked this question in the wrong place, mea culpa.

richie65x said:
I'm not a complete noob,,, Just partially...
Can someone point me to where I can learn how to flash the mk2 tar file and where to find that file...?
I'm have this same issue trying to get KitKat on to my T-Mo S4... Stock... Rooted a few times using the Kingo app on Win 7 - But currently un-rooted.
If I have asked this question in the wrong place, mea culpa.
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This forum is for the Sprint Galaxy S4, and it seems you have the T-Mobile device. Here's a link to the tmobile forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile
MK2 is the version number that is specific to Sprint. T-Mobile may have the same number or not. But all you need to do is download the .tar file for the latest 4.3 ROM that is available for your phone, put the phone in download mode, and flash via the ODIN utility that you can download as well. This is not a complete guide, so see the relevant threads in the TM forum. Alternatively, there may be a T-Mobile .tar for 4.4.2 that you can ODIN directly. It is up to you to see if it wipes data or not. The one for Sprint does.

[Q] OTA S4 Update 4.4.3?

AT&T S4 SGH 1337 Apparently I can download an update OTA and Im already on 4.4.2 so is this 4.4.3 or something else. I dont want to update if it patches an exploit or adds more bloatware. I found nothing online talking about it so idk.

Could be 4.4.2 still with some minor patches but I hope you are right.
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SkyWalkerMcFly said:
AT&T S4 SGH 1337 Apparently I can download an update OTA and Im already on 4.4.2 so is this 4.4.3 or something else. I dont want to update if it patches an exploit or adds more bloatware. I found nothing online talking about it so idk.
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nb1 to nc1? If so there are several threads about it already, I'm not sure how you couldn't find anything about it. If your talking about an update above nc1, that could be new.

scott14719 said:
nb1 to nc1? If so there are several threads about it already, I'm not sure how you couldn't find anything about it. If your talking about an update above nc1, that could be new.
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yeah its probably nc1 then. I was searching for "OTA S4 update 4.4.2" and found nothing. Is there an official list of updates somewhere so you know which does which?

Nc1 is 4.4.2 which I have had since it was released...when in downloaded it OTA there was several bugs...but when I flashed via Odin it corrected everything...this has been flawless on my s4 and have seen drastic improvement and so much faster
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Any Update Today ? After NB1
SkyWalkerMcFly said:
AT&T S4 SGH 1337 Apparently I can download an update OTA and Im already on 4.4.2 so is this 4.4.3 or something else. I dont want to update if it patches an exploit or adds more bloatware. I found nothing online talking about it so idk.
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After 4.4.2 Update .. AT&T Going To Release Any Update ? ..... ie [ I337UCUFNB1 ] After This Update Kitkat 4.4.2
Reply Me ...

jack_ssl said:
After 4.4.2 Update .. AT&T Going To Release Any Update ? ..... ie [ I337UCUFNB1 ] After This Update Kitkat 4.4.2
Reply Me ...
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NC1 was the latest update on 4/24.
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AT&T S4 Kitkat 4.4.2 I337UCUFNC1 Update Upload The Zip File
netomel said:
NC1 was the latest update on 4/24.
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Download the OTA package I337UCUFNC1 19MB Zip File
This Link Not Working : https://mega.co.nz/#!oYp13KoL!iM-Wr_M4ix22OeLw6cne0G1WXH7BjuN9i0Fr995G6lQ :crying:
Unavailable To Download
Plz Give Fresh Link :
AT&T S4 Kitkat 4.4.2 I337UCUFNC1 Pure Update Without Root . Please Upload The zip File .:fingers-crossed:
I Need Official Update To Update My Phone .. Plz Help Me

jack_ssl said:
Download the OTA package I337UCUFNC1 19MB Zip File
This Link Not Working : https://mega.co.nz/#!oYp13KoL!iM-Wr_M4ix22OeLw6cne0G1WXH7BjuN9i0Fr995G6lQ :crying:
Unavailable To Download
Plz Give Fresh Link :
AT&T S4 Kitkat 4.4.2 I337UCUFNC1 Pure Update Without Root . Please Upload The zip File .:fingers-crossed:
I Need Official Update To Update My Phone .. Plz Help Me
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If you are on stock firmware just go to software update in settings/ more/ about device and follow the commands.
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netomel said:
If you are on stock firmware just go to software update in settings/ more/ about device and follow the commands.
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I AM Outside Of US How I Can Update . Currently I Am Not Using AT&T Network
So Plz Upload .cfg file

so can I337UCUFNC1 still be rooted? Havent looked into any of the root methods yet.

SkyWalkerMcFly said:
so can I337UCUFNC1 still be rooted? Havent looked into any of the root methods yet.
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It can with the same downgrade method used for NB1.

sifuentes2013 said:
Nc1 is 4.4.2 which I have had since it was released...when in downloaded it OTA there was several bugs...but when I flashed via Odin it corrected everything...this has been flawless on my s4 and have seen drastic improvement and so much faster
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New i337 phone here. OTA update and I have plenty of bugs in the I337UCUFNC1 ROM. I can not Sync my contacts if any other sync is checked so I am forced to do all this manually and my battery life is terrible. If Flashing the NC1 rom seems to work with Odin, does anyone know of another working link for downloading the I337UCUFNC1 ROM?
side rant, I need to get these bloated AT&T apps off to . I am looking for some fix for this version of the rom.
1st post here so thanx to XDA forums, devs and members for this site.
AP I337UCUFNC1, CP I337UCUFNC1, CSC I337ATTFNC1

[Q] Galaxy s4 in a weird Not-Rooted/Rooted state

I recently rooted my Galaxy S4 using the Towel Root method. but a week ago or so while driving ATT forced an update and updated to the new version. The problem is I do not have Root active, but I can't use certain apps due to getting a message saying that they can't be used on a Rooted device. I am not sure how to remove this odd state I am in. Has anyone had this issue and know how to remove it?
Device: Samsung Galaxy S4
Carrier: AT&T
Model: SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android Version 4.4.2
Build Number: KOT49.I337UCUFNI1

darxval said:
I recently rooted my Galaxy S4 using the Towel Root method. but a week ago or so while driving ATT forced an update and updated to the new version. The problem is I do not have Root active, but I can't use certain apps due to getting a message saying that they can't be used on a Rooted device. I am not sure how to remove this odd state I am in. Has anyone had this issue and know how to remove it?
Device: Samsung Galaxy S4
Carrier: AT&T
Model: SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android Version 4.4.2
Build Number: KOT49.I337UCUFNI1
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What is it that you really want - to regain root or to unroot?
1. To regain root - read the root section of All Things AT&T thread
2. To unroot
a. Without losing data -- I am not sure exactly how to do this
One way would be to re-root and then unroot using the superSu app.
b. With losing data -- Oding NB1 stock and update to latest. Follow Return to Stock

I would like to have it go back to unrooted status. I was hoping for a data safe method. But at this point whichever will work. I am assuming i'll have to root, then unroot. But I didnt know if this causes problem as apps believe it to be rooted but the system says I am not.

I'm having the same dilemma
I rooted my s4 using towelroot. Later att forced an update to 4.4.2 which i thought wouldn't work because it was tooted. But it actually did work and updated. Now the phone is not rooted but it seems that there are some files that are still somewhere that pretty much makes it be partially rooted but with not real root access. Now that the next update is being forced by att for version 4.4.4 it doesn't work. It stores installing at 27% with a failed message. I uninstalled towel root and super user but with no success. I whiped the partition and no success. I did a factory reset which i thought it would work and remove the files that maked look rooted and no success. What should i do exactly to unroot it?

JaureguiRoberto said:
I rooted my s4 using towelroot. Later att forced an update to 4.4.2 which i thought wouldn't work because it was tooted. But it actually did work and updated. Now the phone is not rooted but it seems that there are some files that are still somewhere that pretty much makes it be partially rooted but with not real root access. Now that the next update is being forced by att for version 4.4.4 it doesn't work. It stores installing at 27% with a failed message. I uninstalled towel root and super user but with no success. I whiped the partition and no success. I did a factory reset which i thought it would work and remove the files that maked look rooted and no success. What should i do exactly to unroot it?
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You could use Odin since nothing else is working
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jd1639 said:
You could use Odin since nothing else is working
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What version of odin? Is there a link with special instructions for this situation? Will i be using odin to install 4.4.2 again? Or 4.4.4? Is there a direct link for at&t 4.4.4 so i can install using odin?
Thanks

JaureguiRoberto said:
What version of odin? Is there a link with special instructions for this situation? Will i be using odin to install 4.4.2 again? Or 4.4.4? Is there a direct link for at&t 4.4.4 so i can install using odin?
Thanks
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You would have to Odin the nb1 tar file, it's the only version that exists. Then ota to 4.4.4, nj4. Any version of Odin works. It will wipe your device and you'll have to start over setting it up.
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jd1639 said:
You could use Odin since nothing else is working
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jd1639 said:
You would have to Odin the nb1 tar file, it's the only version that exists. Then ota to 4.4.4, nj4. Any version of Odin works. It will wipe your device and you'll have to start over setting it up.
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Thank you i will start looking for the files.

JaureguiRoberto said:
Thank you i will start looking for the files.
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Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56453100
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