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[Q] Questions about SS and my current setup

I never OTA'd to MF3. Instead I installed the Unadultered MF3 ROM that somebody put out awhile ago and retained root/recovery.
Does this mean I'm still on MDL essentially?
Would it benefit me to use Safestrap to side load different ROM's instead of flashing back and forth?
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It says you're on MDL. If you want to change roms faster ss will help.
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ExBrasil said:
I never OTA'd to MF3. Instead I installed the Unadultered MF3 ROM that somebody put out awhile ago and retained root/recovery.
Does this mean I'm still on MDL essentially?
Would it benefit me to use Safestrap to side load different ROM's instead of flashing back and forth?
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Yes it should still be MDL.
Do you still have a custom recovery? If yes, you are still on MDL.
With MF3 OTA it included the locked bootloader. This is what you don't want (and if you still have a custom recovery you don't have it, which is good).

Awesome. Thanks, guys!
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Safestrap is nice for us that took the OTA update for whatever reason we did so . However when you use rom slots it absorbs your internal memory according to the size partition you create per slot . We all know how much it bugs us already to only have say 8 or 9 gigs available as is . than again it's kinda like duel boot.i can't wait till this bootloader gets hacked to h?ll.
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I have a 32GB phone yet it shows this? (pic inside)

Does anyone know why it is saying I don't have 32GB? I have a MF3 S4 and I rooted it and put safestrap on it. Then flashed a ROM.

skateman274 said:
Does anyone know why it is saying I don't have 32GB? I have a MF3 S4 and I rooted it and put safestrap on it. Then flashed a ROM.
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Because you only created a certain gig for your custom ROM and it'll only show how many gigs you created. Go back to your stock ROM and it'll show
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Thank you for the explanation
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Heading back to stock..

Sup guys, currently running running OctOs. Looking to head back to stock. Can any one be kind enough to provide me the correct tar file (link) so I can make that happen. Think I downloaded the wrong on.
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Search some more next time...
http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.php?dir=Files/Devices/Samsung Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720)/Stock ROMs
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Long shift, but thank you very much.
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So you know this will unroot you aswell. Might delete internal also so backup anything important just in case.
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Is that 100% stock tar for Odin Samsung update is down.
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That will definitely delete all of your data I just odind back to stock yesterday and it's a good thing I backed up my internal storage or else I would have lost everything. How come you're going back to stock if you want a very stable rom I would recommend @sac23 sacs custom ROM v8 I am currently using it and I have not found any bugs I also have amazing battery life
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chadharrop said:
Is that 100% stock tar for Odin Samsung update is down.
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Yes it is. I used it to unroot MF9 and take MJA ota.
mpalomba3 said:
That will definitely delete all of your data I just odind back to stock yesterday and it's a good thing I backed up my internal storage or else I would have lost everything. How come you're going back to stock if you want a very stable rom I would recommend @sac23 sacs custom ROM v8 I am currently using it and I have not found any bugs I also have amazing battery life
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Not all the time. The ones from Samsung updates sometimes wipe my internal and other times it doesnt.
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daniel4653 said:
Yes it is. I used it to unroot MF9 and take MJA ota.
Not all the time. The ones from Samsung updates sometimes wipe my internal and other times it doesnt.
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Oh didnt know that I used the stock odin tar files from the GS4 for Android development section and it wiped my internal storage
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mpalomba3 said:
Oh didnt know that I used the stock odin tar files from the GS4 for Android development section and it wiped my internal storage
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I might have been using a modified tar to not wipe. I'm sorry its been a while since I used one so I'm not 100% sure.
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daniel4653 said:
So you know this will unroot you aswell. Might delete internal also so backup anything important just in case.
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Yes I understand..
mpalomba3 said:
That will definitely delete all of your data I just odind back to stock yesterday and it's a good thing I backed up my internal storage or else I would have lost everything. How come you're going back to stock if you want a very stable rom I would recommend @sac23 sacs custom ROM v8 I am currently using it and I have not found any bugs I also have amazing battery life
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No offense to any dev that may see this, but just can't find a rom the catches my eye. Only one MIUI, but there's no support for it anymore.
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(Q) Flashing Roms with SS

I'm new to the S5 I already rooted my phone but I would like to flash custom roms. I been reading how to use SS what I don't get is can I flash on stock slot or I have to create one? I know on the guide says we are suppose to create a slot but some guys here on the forum say we can flash on the stock one.
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killa408shark said:
I'm new to the S5 I already rooted my phone but I would like to flash custom roms. I been reading how to use SS what I don't get is can I flash on stock slot or I have to create one? I know on the guide says we are suppose to create a slot but some guys here on the forum say we can flash on the stock one.
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I believe flashing to stock rom slot is currently disabled in SS.

wise7326 said:
I believe flashing to stock rom slot is currently disabled in SS.
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Why would it be "disabled"? I've been flashing custom Roms to my stock slot on my N3 AND S5 without any issues... even as recent as about 45 mins ago.
To the OP... A lot of people make a nandroid backup of their system and store it on their external SD card and PC and then flash whatever ROM they want in the stock slot. I prefer it that way so that I always have a correct reading on my storage space. Sure, every now and then I flash something that isn't for me or is very buggy but I just re-flash my backup and I'm good to go. Besides, having the ability to flash the stock firmware via Odin makes it a lot less scary as you can always go back to stock firmware if all else fails.
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shoresteve626 said:
Why would it be "disabled"? I've been flashing custom Roms to my stock slot on my N3 AND S5 without any issues... even as recent as about 45 mins ago.
To the OP... A lot of people make a nandroid backup of their system and store it on their external SD card and PC and then flash whatever ROM they want in the stock slot. I prefer it that way so that I always have a correct reading on my storage space. Sure, every now and then I flash something that isn't for me or is very buggy but I just re-flash my backup and I'm good to go. Besides, having the ability to flash the stock firmware via Odin makes it a lot less scary as you can always go back to stock firmware if all else fails.
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Thanks.
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Will I lose Action Memo or S Note if I root and flash custom rom?

I am considering to root and flash custom rom, I am just thinking if I will lose some pre installed apps like Samsung's Action Memo and S Note. Those two apps are my favorite and I don't want to lose them.
What are other important things should I know before rooting or flashing custom roms. How about my files and datas saved in phone's memory?
Please help. I would really appreciate your response l. Thank you in advance. :thumbup:
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marcjuliuscruz said:
I am considering to root and flash custom rom, I am just thinking if I will lose some pre installed apps like Samsung's Action Memo and S Note. Those two apps are my favorite and I don't want to lose them.
What are other important things should I know before rooting or flashing custom roms. How about my files and datas saved in phone's memory?
Please help. I would really appreciate your response l. Thank you in advance. [emoji106]
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Answers all over xda. Read.
Get a tw based custom rom.
You sd card is safe.
Other stuff you have to backup.
Root. Backup ta partion. Flash recovery twrp. Rom etc.