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Teal Screen After Flashing Any ROM? [GS4 ATT]

Hello XDA-
I have an i337 Galaxy S4 with MK2 firmware. I got Safestrap 3.71 for recovery bypassing and I have a really strange issue. It seems no ROMs that I flash a successful. Ever. I've tried AOSP ROMs, Cyanogen, etc. When I just tried installing Cyanogen I went to ROM slot 1, wiped it of everything except the external SD card, went to install, selected the .zip for MY device off of the external SD, flashed it, and when I reboot I get a teal screen with pulsing pink/brown lines on it. The same applies when I do any other ROM, except sometimes I just get a black screen that endlessly loop reboots.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

You can't flash aosp or cm roms in safe strap. They have to be touch wiz based.

jd1639 said:
You can't flash aosp or cm roms in safe strap. They have to be touch wiz based.
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Ahh, are you serious? Safestrap is the only working recovery bypass on my MK2 firmware, ugh. Hopefully Samsung eventually unlocks the bootloader. Well, I'm off to looking for a TouchWiz based ROM then.
Thanks!

nhannon9 said:
Ahh, are you serious? Safestrap is the only working recovery bypass on my MK2 firmware, ugh. Hopefully Samsung eventually unlocks the bootloader. Well, I'm off to looking for a TouchWiz based ROM then.
Thanks!
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You can, however, install Google Edition ROMs, I believe. Search through the Safestrap thread to make sure, but that should allow you a relatively AOSP-like experience.

mattdm said:
You can, however, install Google Edition ROMs, I believe. Search through the Safestrap thread to make sure, but that should allow you a relatively AOSP-like experience.
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That's all I wanted, a clean Google ROM. I can't find any that actually work though. :/
Let me know if you find any. Thanks.

nhannon9 said:
That's all I wanted, a clean Google ROM. I can't find any that actually work though. :/
Let me know if you find any. Thanks.
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@nhannon9 Check this thread by @guut13 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 and look for Blackbox v2.2.1 and pretty clean AOSP rom ...... Read that MK2 INDEX thread ..... anything u should know about MK2...... Goodluck. ....:thumbup:
EDIT : @mattdm I believed that we can't install any 4.3 GPE yet on MK2 + SSV3.71. The closest AOSP experience are Blackbox v2.2.1 from International S4 I9505 .....:thumbup::thumbup:
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nhannon9 said:
That's all I wanted, a clean Google ROM. I can't find any that actually work though. :/
Let me know if you find any. Thanks.
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Have you tried this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47718525
It's not Kitkat, but it's still nice and clean.
Also, make sure you're using the correct version of Safestrap. One version 3.65 is for MF3 users, and version 3.71 is for MK2 users.
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mattdm said:
Have you tried this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47718525
It's not Kitkat, but it's still nice and clean.
Also, make sure you're using the correct version of Safestrap. One version 3.65 is for MF3 users, and version 3.71 is for MK2 users.
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As @ted77usa said, no GPE ROMs work. All he'll get from that is bootloops and disappointment.

DeadlySin9 said:
As @ted77usa said, no GPE ROMs work. All he'll get from that is bootloops and disappointment.
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I've seen many people in the past months reporting that they're running GPE ROMs on Safestrap with no problems. Has something changed recently that I don't know about?
EDIT: Ah, I didn't see his edit up there. Sorry for giving false hope! I don't keep up with the Safestrap scene much since I have a Loki'd S4.

mattdm said:
I've seen many people in the past months reporting that they're running GPE ROMs on Safestrap with no problems. Has something changed recently that I don't know about?
EDIT: Ah, I didn't see his edit up there. Sorry for giving false hope! I don't keep up with the Safestrap scene much since I have a Loki'd S4.
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Yeah. If you have an MF3 S4 then you can run a 4.2.2 GE ROM, but us on MK2 are out of luck for a full AOSP experience unless an exploit is implemented.

Can we get some links for 4.2.2 GE roms for mf3
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gtrijoe said:
Can we get some links for 4.2.2 GE roms for mf3
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Try Google 4.2.2 gpe rom i337 xda

gtrijoe said:
Can we get some links for 4.2.2 GE roms for mf3
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Or, you could go search for them? That's why there's a search function. It's not there for looks and it works. We don't need all these threads posting and asking for other members to look for something for you. It's not hard to find them.
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[Q] Galaxy S4 SGH-i337 4.4.2 root help!

Sorry if I posted this in the wrong place or if there is already a thread about this. If there is, I couldn't find it. I really want to root my phone to use it as a mobile wifi hotspot for my tablet and I am having a really hard time trying to find a link to a forum or a youtube video about how to root my phone. So far, I have only found root tutorials for models other than mine. Do I just have an obscure phone model or is it just more difficult to root? I have wanted to do this for quite some time now so any help is appreciated!

4.4.2 is a new release so currently there is not a root method. As of my last reading there is some significant progress in finding a root method. This is definitely not an obscure phone model. Just a brand new update that developers are still working to root.
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CAG-man said:
4.4.2 is a new release so currently there is not a root method. As of my last reading there is some significant progress in finding a root method. This is definitely not an obscure phone model. Just a brand new update that developers are still working to root.
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Thanks, hopefully there will be soon!

CCSUBlackhawk said:
Thanks, hopefully there will be soon!
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@CCSUBlackhawk actually there is work around method to get root and install custom 4.4 rom.... Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 and Check our Deadly Venom kitkat magic tool thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680868 also if u want to install pre rooted 4.4 custom rom.......here's the first two 4.4 custom that able to boot using Our kitkat magic tool.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51088546 ....Goodluck. ....PM me if you have any question or need more help.....[emoji106]
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ted77usa said:
@CCSUBlackhawk actually there is work around method to get root and install custom 4.4 rom.... Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 and Check our Deadly Venom kitkat magic tool thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680868 also if u want to install pre rooted 4.4 custom rom.......here's the first two 4.4 custom that able to boot using Our kitkat magic tool.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51088546 ....Goodluck. ....PM me if you have any question or need more help.....[emoji106]
Swyped From MK2 Dark Venom SS Edition
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Is there any workaround for this, as this seems like a pain not being able to mount system in recovery.

XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX said:
Is there any workaround for this, as this seems like a pain not being able to mount system in recovery.
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This is the only option. All you have to do to mount system is a quick flash of one package in ODIN, and then you just have to do another ODIN after you finish flashing in recovery. It's not that bad really.

DeadlySin9 said:
This is the only option. All you have to do to mount system is a quick flash of one package in ODIN, and then you just have to do another ODIN after you finish flashing in recovery. It's not that bad really.
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Ehh, I want to upgrade but it just seems like a pain to be tethered to a computer when you need to flash. Maybe I'm making a big deal over nothing, idk.
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XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX said:
Ehh, I want to upgrade but it just seems like a pain to be tethered to a computer when you need to flash. Maybe I'm making a big deal over nothing, idk.
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Not being able to flash and restore backups on the go definitely is a downside, so this definitely isn't for flashaholics or people who want their flashable mods wherever they are. It's a matter of whether you're willing to take time to set it up stable all at once or just chill back until things are updated (root method and safestrap namely)

DeadlySin9 said:
Not being able to flash and restore backups on the go definitely is a downside, so this definitely isn't for flashaholics or people who want their flashable mods wherever they are. It's a matter of whether you're willing to take time to set it up stable all at once or just chill back until things are updated (root method and safestrap namely)
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Yeah, i tend to flash quite a few zips on the go, and not being able to is a big downside.

Hello. I have the same problem. I am trying to unlock my sgh-i337 with Android OS 4.4.2, but first wanted to root it. I was able to install the superuser app but when launched an error pops upon installation. Help anyone?

mbison83 said:
Hello. I have the same problem. I am trying to unlock my sgh-i337 but first wanted to root it. I was able to install the superuser app but when launched an error pops upon installation. Help anyone?
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You need to a lot more reading in the general forum. What firmware are you on? You can't just install super su from the play store which I'm assuming you did. If I'm wrong please correct me
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jd1639 said:
You need to a lot more reading in the general forum. What firmware are you on? You can't just install super su from the play store which I'm assuming you did. If I'm wrong please correct me
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How do I check the firmware? The baseband version is I337UCUFNB1.
Yes, I have installed the Super SU from playstore, but before I have used a root_sgh-i337.bat file.

mbison83 said:
How do I check the firmware? The baseband version is I337UCUFNB1.
Yes, I have installed the Super SU from playstore, but before I have used a root_sgh-i337.bat file.
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nb1 is unrootable... however there is a work around. search for it here in the forums
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kevp75 said:
nb1 is unrootable... however there is a work around. search for it here in the forums
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Can it be unlocked if not rooted?

mbison83 said:
Can it be unlocked if not rooted?
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No, you need to be rooted. Once rooted you can use this method to unlock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2595457

Sigatorade said:
No, you need to be rooted. Once rooted you can use this method to unlock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2595457
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Can you PLEASE help me root it? I have read I need to downgrade to MK2 from NB1. I have tried using the Odin method but it shows Failed.

mbison83 said:
Can you PLEASE help me root it? I have read I need to downgrade to MK2 from NB1. I have tried using the Odin method but it shows Failed.
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Can you try again and take a screenshot after it fails please?

Sigatorade said:
Can you try again and take a screenshot after it fails please?
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Here you go.
I would prefer to get code from at&t, but have to wait 48 hours for them to get back to the guy who sold the phone to me. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If they refuse to provide the code then I will have to mess with the phone to get it unlocked or sell it as is.

mbison83 said:
Here you go.
I would prefer to get code from at&t, but have to wait 48 hours for them to get back to the guy who sold the phone to me. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If they refuse to provide the code then I will have to mess with the phone to get it unlocked or sell it as is.
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Is your phone in download mode when you flash it?

Sigatorade said:
Is your phone in download mode when you flash it?
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Good point. It is not. How do I go about that on s4?

[Request] Update from NB1 to NC1

currently I am outside us i want NC1 Frimware to upgrade with out rooting my device
ٍSorry i but it on wrong place i want to move it to question sections i am sorry for that

The NC1 update is provided by your carrier. You should just be able to do a check for updates on your device and it'll find it. Please know that it's a very recent update and not much is known about how it affects custom ROMs or the rooting process. I updated to it and I'm waiting to see what the experts here say.
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5erv0 said:
The NC1 update is provided by your carrier. You should just be able to do a check for updates on your device and it'll find it. Please know that it's a very recent update and not much is known about how it affects custom ROMs or the rooting process. I updated to it and I'm waiting to see what the experts here say.
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My carrier is At&t and they don't allow any update out the US

There was another thread I posted this to but for some reason the OP wanted the thread deleted.
So here is the link to the file I was pushed.
https://mega.co.nz/#!oYp13KoL!iM-Wr_M4ix22OeLw6cne0G1WXH7BjuN9i0Fr995G6lQ
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0o0nano0o0 said:
My carrier is At&t and they don't allow any update out the US
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Currently living in Japan and my i337 took the 4.3 and 4.4 updates just fine prior to rooting.
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0o0nano0o0 said:
currently I am outside us i want NC1 Frimware to upgrade with out rooting my device
ٍSorry i but it on wrong place i want to move it to question sections i am sorry for that
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I honestly do not trust the update and I will explain. I believe the update was pushed to prevent us, the custom ROM users, from downgrading back to mf3. We all know that in mf3 there is an exploit where we can change the kernel inside the memory or something like that. I am rooted on nb1 and am running a bootloader that lets me downgrade back to mf3. It would make sense to me that they are trying to prevent that exploit. I know they probably fix a stability issue or something but I would not flash to nc1 if you don't want custom roms here in the near future.

braindead444 said:
I honestly do not trust the update and I will explain. I believe the update was pushed to prevent us, the custom ROM users, from downgrading back to mf3. We all know that in mf3 there is an exploit where we can change the kernel inside the memory or something like that. I am rooted on nb1 and am running a bootloader that lets me downgrade back to mf3. It would make sense to me that they are trying to prevent that exploit. I know they probably fix a stability issue or something but I would not flash to nc1 if you don't want custom roms here in the near future.
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We could never downgrade to mf3, only a partial downgrade to MK2 from nb1. And jeboo already said the nc1 bootloader does not increment the q fuse counter so you can still go back to nb1 if you want...

braindead444 said:
I honestly do not trust the update and I will explain. I believe the update was pushed to prevent us, the custom ROM users, from downgrading back to mf3. We all know that in mf3 there is an exploit where we can change the kernel inside the memory or something like that. I am rooted on nb1 and am running a bootloader that lets me downgrade back to mf3. It would make sense to me that they are trying to prevent that exploit. I know they probably fix a stability issue or something but I would not flash to nc1 if you don't want custom roms here in the near future.
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dmc2359 said:
We could never downgrade to mf3, only a partial downgrade to MK2 from nb1. And jeboo already said the nc1 bootloader does not increment the q fuse counter so you can still go back to nb1 if you want...
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On top of that, the exploit is at the kernel level. We can still get the MK2 kernel so we can still get the exploit. That's why bypasslkm still works on the downgrade.
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I was Odining back to stock MK2 and after it was finished I set it up then went outside real quick. Came back and phone said it was updated to this NC1 firmware and this happens when looks like potential progress on the "serious about unlocking bootloader" thread f u ATT.
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Thread moved :good:

raulz28 said:
I was Odining back to stock MK2 and after it was finished I set it up then went outside real quick. Came back and phone said it was updated to this NC1 firmware and this happens when looks like potential progress on the "serious about unlocking bootloader" thread f u ATT.
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Don't worry, chances are exploits will function still if one is found, and if Hashcode implements kexec you'll still be fine.

0o0nano0o0 said:
My carrier is At&t and they don't allow any update out the US
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I think you should be able to connect through a proxy and download the update over wifi that way. Note that the update will only work over WiFi... not mobile data. I hope you get it worked out.

CAG-man said:
There was another thread I posted this to but for some reason the OP wanted the thread deleted.
So here is the link to the file I was pushed.
https://mega.co.nz/#!oYp13KoL!iM-Wr_M4ix22OeLw6cne0G1WXH7BjuN9i0Fr995G6lQ
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Sir,
Download the OTA package I337UCUFNC1 19MB Zip File
This Link Not Working : https://mega.co.nz/#!oYp13KoL!iM-Wr_M4ix22OeLw6cne0G1WXH7BjuN9i0Fr995G6lQ
Unavailable To Download
Plz Give Fresh Link :
Plz Upload Official NC1 Update 19MB ... I Can't Download Plz Upload Another Link I Need Sir
Plz Help Me :crying:

[Q] Help please i want to install pac rom so bad

Hello guys I have a NB1 bootloader S4 Running AT&T firmware. The model number is SGH-i337 I am rooted and i have safestrap installed. I still have the stock recovery built into the phone which i can still get into with any method. My question is that I want to install pac rom that runs android 4.4.2 kitkat firmware. Is it possible? I really want this rom bad and anyone who helps me would be greatly appreciated. Right now I am running carHD rom. My phone still works like brand new. I am a big fan of the pac rom and i just got the s4 2 months ago, am i too late to install it?
Peace, Jon

We cannot install any firmware that isn't compatible with our kernel. That means only touchwiz based ones will work.
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jmjoyas said:
We cannot install any firmware that isn't compatible with our kernel. That means only touchwiz based ones will work.
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will we be able too soon when someone creates a method?

JT1510365 said:
will we be able too soon when someone creates a method?
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It's any ones guess if and when that would happen.
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JT1510365 said:
will we be able too soon when someone creates a method?
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Only when the bootloader gets unlocked, and it won't be anytime soon.

[Q] Trying to get Custom Rom (lollie pop) Mite be stuck help me out

alright, everyone willing to help me out im kinda new to this in a "Way " but not a noob. now im running 4.4.4 i have Root, Safe-strap but im trying to go back to stock because i can not get CWM or TWAP now im trying to do that and im running into this problem odin keeps failing and on my phone say " Fused 5: binary : 1 " ive Googled for an hour and nothing so if anyone on here has a way to help me or did i update to a point of no return ill upload pix
if there is a way of fixing please make a step by step or break it down Thanks everyone

Billbogz9x8 said:
alright, everyone willing to help me out im kinda new to this in a "Way " but not a noob. now im running 4.4.4 i have Root, Safe-strap but im trying to go back to stock because i can not get CWM or TWAP now im trying to do that and im running into this problem odin keeps failing and on my phone say " Fused 5: binary : 1 " ive Googled for an hour and nothing so if anyone on here has a way to help me or did i update to a point of no return ill upload pix
if there is a way of fixing please make a step by step or break it down Thanks everyone
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you go the at&t s4 the bootloader is locked that's why you can not flash cwm or twrp you cant flash anything except what is signed by Samsung.

wolf45801 said:
you go the at&t s4 the bootloader is locked that's why you can not flash cwm or twrp you cant flash anything except what is signed by Samsung.
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thanks for the reply
so is there anyway i could get a custom rom on my phone i had an AT&T infuse n i romed that everything was easier back then
or am i sh*t outta luck ?

more or less i just want a rom on my phone ...
and when i google it i get 50 different things back and fourth

Billbogz9x8 said:
more or less i just want a rom on my phone ...
and when i google it i get 50 different things back and fourth
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only roms you can run are ones with a Samsung kernel so no custom rom with custom kernel im in the same boat I have the s4 active and mine is locked also so.

wolf45801 said:
only roms you can run are ones with a Samsung kernel so no custom rom with custom kernel im in the same boat I have the s4 active and mine is locked also so.
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Crap :/ well worth the try someday maybe

Billbogz9x8 said:
Crap :/ well worth the try someday maybe
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If you want to go back to stock flash the nb1 tar file with Odin. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56453100
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If you want to go back to stock flash the nb1 tar file with Odin. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56453100
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Thanks but i wanted to get to try out the lolliepop rom out and from what I'm told im **** up the creek with no paddle

Billbogz9x8 said:
Thanks but i wanted to get to try out the lolliepop rom out and from what I'm told im **** up the creek with no paddle
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If you're talking about the lollipop gpe rom by ib4stid it'll only work on devices with a mdb or mdl bootloader. It won't work with safestrap.
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jd1639 said:
If you're talking about the lollipop gpe rom by ib4stid it'll only work on devices with a mdb or mdl bootloader. It won't work with safestrap.
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Ya thats what im told thanks anyway

What about the loki method ? Or can i still not