Update help and reroot - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

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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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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4.3 update applied to rooted 4.2.2

Hey everyone, I had a question. I have a rooted s4 on 4.2.2 and I might upgrade to 4.3. If I were to do that would it just get rid of my root and update to 4.3 or will it wreck havoc on my device? Or should I not even update because its not worth it? Also are there any good root keeper apps that work? I heard that the su survival mode doesn't work so well.
Thank you. Much appreciated! Sorry for all the ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498897
scott14719 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498897
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I appreciate the link, but doesn't quite answer my ?. Thank you tho.
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ToastyyX said:
I appreciate the link, but doesn't quite answer my ?. Thank you tho.
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If you'd taken the time to read the thread it would have answered your question.
jd1639 said:
If you'd taken the time to read the thread it would have answered your question.
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I did take the time to read it and all I see in that thread is an old thread stating that the 4.3 update will he released Nov. 13 which was pulled, and now its the 30th. Also I kept reading (I even read the posts that didn't have anything to do with the thread) believe it or not, and couldn't find it, but its okay. I appreciate the help. Thx.
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Why would you want to give up the ability to root and or have custom ROM? I must have missed the part on fascination with 4.3. But in the end the decision is yours good luck.
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ozziedog said:
Why would you want to give up the ability to root and or have custom ROM? I must have missed the part on fascination with 4.3. But in the end the decision is yours good luck.
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So there will never be a way to root ever again on 4.3?
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ToastyyX said:
So there will never be a way to root ever again on 4.3?
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Eventually. If I where on an unlocked bootloader like you, I'd stay put so I can load other roms. If you update to MF3, all you have is SafetyStrap and other 4.2.2 roms. Updates to MK2 and your tw 4.3, with root but no custom recovery, no unlocked bootloader and no way to downgrade.
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brobinson2102 said:
Eventually. If I where on an unlocked bootloader like you, I'd stay put so I can load other roms. If you update to MF3, all you have is SafetyStrap and other 4.2.2 roms. Updates to MK2 and your tw 4.3, with root but no custom recovery, no unlocked bootloader and no way to downgrade.
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Yeah I was definitely gonna stay 4.2.2 for a bit until a root method came out. Earlier I asked what the new baseband would be so I could keep checking Google for a root method.
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ToastyyX said:
So there will never be a way to root ever again on 4.3?
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Never is a long time, as someone else posted eventually one or more of the developers will find away to root and have custom recovery sit tight and wait for it, Once you take the MF3 update you can not go back. I'm on MDL and am enjoying running CM and what else is out their. It will come.
ozziedog said:
Never is a long time, as someone else posted eventually one or more of the developers will find away to root and have custom recovery sit tight and wait for it, Once you take the MF3 update you can not go back. I'm on MDL and am enjoying running CM and what else is out their. It will come.
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One of these days I'll install CM. Haven't worked up enough courage yet lol.
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ToastyyX said:
One of these days I'll install CM. Haven't worked up enough courage yet lol.
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Whichever road you take do whole lots of reading and when you think you've read enough read some more and always do a backup. Long time ago I thought I had read enough and only to find had I read more I would have found that the method I was trying did not apply to my phone I had an Atrix 2 and the method was for the Atrix and Droid. I ended up with a paper weight. Good luck and take your time
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ozziedog said:
Whichever road you take do whole lots of reading and when you think you've read enough read some more and always do a backup. Long time ago I thought I had read enough and only to find had I read more I would have found that the method I was trying did not apply to my phone I had an Atrix 2 and the method was for the Atrix and Droid. I ended up with a paper weight. Good luck and take your time
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I almost paper weighted two phones. My old iPhone (ew...) And my current s4 lol. I have had bad luck with softmodding phones.
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Getting a recovery for galaxy s4 mf3

Okay so I'm currently rooted on stock rom. I just want to know if there's any way that I can start flashing ROMs by using any recovery. At the moment I just keep seeing there's no recovery available for mf3 baseband.. I really want to take advantage of this phone with mods.. Please help
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luch4galaxy said:
Okay so I'm currently rooted on stock rom. I just want to know if there's any way that I can start flashing ROMs by using any recovery. At the moment I just keep seeing there's no recovery available for mf3 baseband.. I really want to take advantage of this phone with mods.. Please help
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Then you missed safestrap... search.
I heard they were problems with this
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Help unlocking Buddy's note

If I root it and use chainfires cf auto root or w.e thru Odin to install a recovery will he be good to go...will it unlock the bootloader or will I send it into a security error by flashing clockwork
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You will most likely brick it. Use Hash code's safestrap in development section
With safestrap tho can't you only flash stock ROMs?
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He was wanting to experience the pure vanilla android and get off a touchwiz rom
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thakrew317 said:
With safestrap tho can't you only flash stock ROMs?
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thakrew317 said:
He was wanting to experience the pure vanilla android and get off a touchwiz rom
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Correct, our VZW specific Note 3 has a locked bootloader so we can't modify it aside from the stock .tar file via Odin
You want to use this method to apply the MJE update before doing anything else
Then root via Kingo, have to google it
Then install Safestrap, open it, select install recovery
Profit
Lol good luck let us know if you run into issues it's not too rough
OK thanks..man that sucks that the boot loader hasn't been unlocked yet
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thakrew317 said:
He was wanting to experience the pure vanilla android and get off a touchwiz rom
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If he wants the full root experience, at this time his best option might be to return the phone for something else if he is within his 14-day period.
I'm not sure what else though ... The N3 is a great device. My understanding is that the camera on the HTC One isn't great, and I'm not sure what the root situation on the LG device is, nor how much developer love it will get over time.
Maybe he should leave Big Red for a different carrier... making sure they know exactly why on the way out the door.
Haha yeah thats what i said I have T-Mobile s4 and had mine hacked in 5 mins with a custom ROM on it
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thakrew317 said:
Haha yeah thats what i said I have T-Mobile s4 and had mine hacked in 5 mins with a custom ROM on it
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Running Beans Build 6 with a custom launcher with Wanam Xposed Framework mods and it's not bad at all. I'm sure he'd be happy with that.
I'll def check it out thanks
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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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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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[Q] SGH-I337, where to start

So my friend has a galaxy s4 that he wants to root, custom recovery, roms.. Etc. So I was wondering where to start? I Have done this to a galaxy note 1. And I know Odin is needed but just would like help with the process for the s4, and possibly links to find what I need. Basically I will be helping with root and flashing a recovery. I know Samsung phones already have a unlocked bootloader. Any help will be thanked!
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Everything depends on the current firmware on the phone.
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Read the pinned threads in q&a and general.
TeChNoC4AzY said:
So my friend has a galaxy s4 that he wants to root, custom recovery, roms.. Etc. So I was wondering where to start? I Have done this to a galaxy note 1. And I know Odin is needed but just would like help with the process for the s4, and possibly links to find what I need. Basically I will be helping with root and flashing a recovery. I know Samsung phones already have a unlocked bootloader. Any help will be thanked!
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Do a lot of reading in the general forum. At&t i337 never had an unlocked bootloader
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jmjoyas said:
Everything depends on the current firmware on the phone.
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The firmware is kitkat.
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TeChNoC4AzY said:
The firmware is kitkat.
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Look for the downgrade nb1 in the general forum read it carefully and more than once. Then look for the index all things mk2, nb1, also in the general forum
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Look for the downgrade nb1 in the general forum read it carefully and more than once. Then look for the index all things mk2, nb1, also in the general forum
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May I have links?
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TeChNoC4AzY said:
May I have links?
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They're on the first page of the general forum
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They're on the first page of the general forum
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Which firmware is what? Mk2 etc.
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TeChNoC4AzY said:
Which firmware is what? Mk2 etc.
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Nb1 is 4.4.2. Mk2 is 4.3. In a terminal emulator on your phone type
su
getprop ro.bootloader
It'll tell you what your on, look at the last few characters
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Nb1 is 4.4.2. Mk2 is 4.3. In a terminal emulator on your phone type
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getprop ro.bootloader
It'll tell you what your on, look at the last few characters
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So what firmware is needed to start the flashing process, recovery etc.
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TeChNoC4AzY said:
So what firmware is needed to start the flashing process, recovery etc.
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It depends on what firmware you're currently on. The s4 is not an easy device to root and rom and the roms available to you are only touch wiz based. You might want to consider not messing with your friends phone.
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It depends on what firmware you're currently on. The s4 is not an easy device to root and rom and the roms available to you are only touch wiz based. You might want to consider not messing with your friends phone.
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Maybe a video tutorial you know of to help me?
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