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[Q] Help rogers Galaxy S4 stock roms

I tried to unroot and put a stock rom on my sgh i337m but the one I flashed does not allow me to use wifi and I cant restore from kies. It should be a rogers rom with 4.3.

plansta said:
I tried to unroot and put a stock rom on my sgh i337m but the one I flashed does not allow me to use wifi and I cant restore from kies. It should be a rogers rom with 4.3.
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Dial *#1234# and make and screenshot. Conect it to Kies (android 4.2.2) or Kies 3 (android 4.3) and make other screenshot pls :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# and make and screenshot. Conect it to Kies (android 4.2.2) or Kies 3 (android 4.3) and make other screenshot pls :highfive:
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I didn't really explain my situation well sorry. I went through all the steps to unroot my s4 but I ended up with slightly different firmware than what I originally had so wifi wont even turn on and kies does not detect the device at all. Right now I am reflashing to see if that helps.

plansta said:
I didn't really explain my situation well sorry. I went through all the steps to unroot my s4 but I ended up with slightly different firmware than what I originally had so wifi wont even turn on and kies does not detect the device at all. Right now I am reflashing to see if that helps.
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Well when I reflashed kies started working but still no luck with wifi. The rom I got was from galaxys4root
Android 4.2.2
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plansta said:
Well when I reflashed kies started working but still no luck with wifi. The rom I got was from galaxys4root
Android 4.2.2
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Android 4.3
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Extract TAR and place Modem file on computer
Put your phone into download mode (Volume down + Home button + Power button. Volume Up then)
Open Odin
Connect your phone to your computer
Place Modem file in PHONE section
Make sure to untick autoreboot
Flash modem
Reboot
Done
- If it no works, try again and make sure that you:
Untick Autoreboot
Flash modem
Reboot once again into Download Mode using (Vol Down plus Home button combi)
Flash Modem once more
Once done,
Unplug then reboot device manually.
*EDIT: Dial *#1234# and make new screenshot when u finish the process

The flash came up as fail on odin 3 times and I seem to be in the same place with no wifi. I found out the rom I got was not the correct rom because this one comes with alot more bloatware and some of the icons are different but it was the only one I could find that didnt fail when I downloaded it (I got suckered into trying to get a different one from the sites that have you pay for download speed).

plansta said:
The flash came up as fail on odin 3 times and I seem to be in the same place with no wifi. I found out the rom I got was not the correct rom because this one comes with alot more bloatware and some of the icons are different but it was the only one I could find that didnt fail when I downloaded it (I got suckered into trying to get a different one from the sites that have you pay for download speed).
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Heres the screenshot with modem file

plansta said:
I tried to unroot and put a stock rom on my sgh i337m but the one I flashed does not allow me to use wifi and I cant restore from kies. It should be a rogers rom with 4.3.
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Ok i got a different rom from a site and now everything is back to normal thanks for your help.

Help! Brick?

K, I'm trying to fix my friends verizon note 3, it's stuck in dl mode with the error "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please use software Repair assistant & try again". Phone will NOT connect to kies, I get an error saying "This phone is not supported". My version of kies does see my att n3 just fine though. I can connect to odin it looks like. Cannot boot into recovery, it just boots into dl mode with the error message. Unknown how the phone got in this state.

9wire said:
K, I'm trying to fix my friends verizon note 3, it's stuck in dl mode with the error "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please use software Repair assistant & try again". Phone will NOT connect to kies, I get an error saying "This phone is not supported". My version of kies does see my att n3 just fine though. I can connect to odin it looks like. Cannot boot into recovery, it just boots into dl mode with the error message. Unknown how the phone got in this state.
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If your in download mode and can get odin to recognize the phone then get the mje tar and Odin back to stock.

Harleydroid said:
If your in download mode and can get odin to recognize the phone then get the mje tar and Odin back to stock.
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Does it matter which one? No idea what's on the phone.

9wire said:
Does it matter which one? No idea what's on the phone.
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Is the phone on 4.3 or 4.4.2 right now? If 4.4.2 which one? The full odin sxtp leak or the rooted leaked build by Beanstown?
Edit. I see your not sure what's on the phone now.

No idea. Installed the pit file and can get into recovery and download now but wont boot. Phone hasn't booted since I got it. Here's what I have...
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9wire said:
No idea. Installed the pit file and can get into recovery and download now but wont boot. Phone hasn't booted since I got it. Here's what I have...
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Yeah I'd try the mje tar located here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528707
[Firmware][Guide][Q&A] FIRMWARE MIRROR / OTA & ROOT GUIDE / TECHNICAL Q&A
If it works then you can root and do the build by Beans and flash the firmware to get on rooted 4.4.2

downloading mj7 from here, I'm just in the dark about what I have on the phone, it just needs to be stock non-rooted. Didn't know if flashing the .tar would break it if I have a different firmware. I don't know how to find out if the phone won"t boot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572

9wire said:
downloading mj7 from here, I'm just in the dark about what I have on the phone, it just needs to be stock non-rooted. Didn't know if flashing the .tar would break it if I have a different firmware. I don't know how to find out if the phone won"t boot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
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No do the MJE tar

Dev host not working for me. Tried to dl several things this afternoon and nothing is working. Had to odin my n2 back to stock so I can sell it.

DL'ing now. Appreciate your time, sir. We'll see what happens.

9wire said:
DL'ing now. Appreciate your time, sir. We'll see what happens.
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Cool let me know. It should work fine. The only reason it wouldn't is if it was on the unrooted 4.4.2 build.

Harleydroid said:
Cool let me know. It should work fine. The only reason it wouldn't is if it was on the unrooted 4.4.2 build.
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Whut? Could it be? Ha ha, back from the dead. Only took about 6 hours total. Messed with kies for almost 3 hours before I gave up. Downloaded 2 versions of kies twice, drivers multiple times, 2 .tar files, tried 6 different usb cords...
Thanks for your help @Harleydroid, much appreciated.

Ans a screenie of my slightly modded att n3 for your perusal and enjoyment.

Root Stock SPH L720TVPUCOD2

Guys,
I just got a replacement with L720TVPUCOD2 5.0.1 installed. how do i root this one? all i want is root.
I see some threads that say flash recovery with odin then flash supersu. not sure of the steps, any help please?

dimaxzouze said:
Guys,
I just got a replacement with L720TVPUCOD2 5.0.1 installed. how do i root this one? all i want is root.
I see some threads that say flash recovery with odin then flash supersu. not sure of the steps, any help please?
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Download Odin v3.10 and install on PC. Install Samsung Driver Suite on PC. Download CF Auto Root by Chainfire. Start up Odin on PC and uncheck everything, power down phone, hold Power & Volume Down until phone goes into Download Mode, connect to PC. Press PDA button in Odin, select CF Auto, click start. Wait for PASS in green (I usually wait another 30 seconds). Unplug phone, pull battery, replace, and reset. Download SuperSU from the Play Store and start the app up. Done.
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Thanks. I did it and it's working well
Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk

Is there anywhere to get a deodexed version of od2 for the 720t? I searched but haven't seen it if it's out there anywhere.

bilgerryan said:
Download Odin v3.10 and install on PC. Install Samsung Driver Suite on PC. Download CF Auto Root by Chainfire. Start up Odin on PC and uncheck everything, power down phone, hold Power & Volume Down until phone goes into Download Mode, connect to PC. Press PDA button in Odin, select CF Auto, click start. Wait for PASS in green (I usually wait another 30 seconds). Unplug phone, pull battery, replace, and reset. Download SuperSU from the Play Store and start the app up. Done.
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Appreciate the info. What would be the steps to unlock the bootloader if possible on OD2?

itsmejson said:
Appreciate the info. What would be the steps to unlock the bootloader if possible on OD2?
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Only Verizon and AT&T lock bootloaders. It's already unlocked. I think you're confused on what a bootloader is, are you referring to SIM unlock?

I had no idea sprint didnt lock bootloaders. I just came from Verizon with locked bootloaders. Luckily I was able to get mine unlocked.
So just to confirm once we root the sprint phone nothing else is needed to be able to install custom recovery and Roms?

itsmejson said:
I had no idea sprint didnt lock bootloaders. I just came from Verizon with locked bootloaders. Luckily I was able to get mine unlocked.
So just to confirm once we root the sprint phone nothing else is needed to be able to install custom recovery and Roms?
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Actually if you're going that route, skip rooting, Odin TWRP and flash a ROM and you'll save time because pretty much every ROM is rooted.

JG96EVO said:
Is there anywhere to get a deodexed version of od2 for the 720t? I searched but haven't seen it if it's out there anywhere.
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Right here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3113888
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

[Q] Flashing 4.4.2, or Custom ROM?

Hey Y'all,
So I've been trying to root my 5.0.1 S4, but could not do it for the life of me. I figured since the CF Auto Root file was made for 4.4.2, I would try flashing back to that with Odin. After getting the correct build for my device, I've been trying to get it to flash, but it got to system, and then stalled forever. I let it run overnight, and it hadn't progressed, so I tried restarting. Now, it fails in a matter of seconds, but I keep seeing progress on the phone's blue bar.
[Q] AM I wasting my time trying to flash an old build? If so, should I just use a custom rom so I get my root? And if so, which one should I use (I'm new to this phone mod stuff.)
Thanks in advance!

F13Bubba said:
Hey Y'all,
So I've been trying to root my 5.0.1 S4, but could not do it for the life of me. I figured since the CF Auto Root file was made for 4.4.2, I would try flashing back to that with Odin. After getting the correct build for my device, I've been trying to get it to flash, but it got to system, and then stalled forever. I let it run overnight, and it hadn't progressed, so I tried restarting. Now, it fails in a matter of seconds, but I keep seeing progress on the phone's blue bar.
[Q] AM I wasting my time trying to flash an old build? If so, should I just use a custom rom so I get my root? And if so, which one should I use (I'm new to this phone mod stuff.)
Thanks in advance!
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Yes, stop before you brick your device. CF Auto Root works for Lollipop. Or Odin TWRP and flash SuperSU zip. Or just flash a rooted ROM. Read the OPs and decide which one sounds like the best fit for you.
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bilgerryan said:
Yes, stop before you brick your device. CF Auto Root works for Lollipop. Or Odin TWRP and flash SuperSU zip. Or just flash a rooted ROM. Read the OPs and decide which one sounds like the best fit for you.
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KK, thanks. I could not get CF to root my device, trying 3 different versions of Odin. I'll go the custom rom route, methinks.

F13Bubba said:
KK, thanks. I could not get CF to root my device, trying 3 different versions of Odin. I'll go the custom rom route, methinks.
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Uncheck Auto Reboot and F Reset (everything) when using Odin. And wait a minute after it says PASS before unplugging. Also try different ports and cables.

I can only find .img files for TWRP, I haven't yet been able to find any .tar files. Any tips on where to get a recovery file to use with Odin?
Yeah, definitely cannot restart my phone at the point, it's referring me to Kies to recover. Kies won't connect, either 3.0 or 2.6. So At this point I guess I'm hoping flashing a custom ROM will work...otherwise, is my phone bricked?

F13Bubba said:
I can only find .img files for TWRP, I haven't yet been able to find any .tar files. Any tips on where to get a recovery file to use with Odin?
Yeah, definitely cannot restart my phone at the point, it's referring me to Kies to recover. Kies won't connect, either 3.0 or 2.6. So At this point I guess I'm hoping flashing a custom ROM will work...otherwise, is my phone bricked?
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TWRP can flash images now.
Flash this build of TWRP first. (It's a .tar for Odin)
https://dl.twrp.me/jfltespr/twrp-2.8.4.0-jfltespr.tar
Copy this build to your device somewhere. (You might as well go ahead and copy a ROM you want to install on your device also.)
https://dl.twrp.me/jfltespr/twrp-2.8.7.0-jfltespr.img
Boot into TWRP and go to install. Select images button at the bottom right and select the build you copied to your device. You will now be running the current version of TWRP.

WOOOOOO!
After a ton of troubleshooting and grief, I finally got 5.0.1 back on, and working. I also discovered that my front usb port was not working correctly. I guess I'll try to root it now!
Aaaaaand, it seems to have worked flawlessly. Thanks for all the help guys!

A Beginner's Guide To Installing A Custom ROM

In this tutorial I am just going to be covering how to install a ROM and how to install TWRP. Before we start this, you are going to need THESE files. You will be taken to MEGA to download the files. You will also need to download the Samsung USB Drivers. This guide is going to be in a Step-By-Step format so should be very easy for everyone to follow.
Step 1: Download the files that are linked above and extract them all to a location that is best for you,
-Make sure you have WinRAR or 7-Zip, just to be safe, use THIS website to download either WinRAR or 7-Zip.
-For example, I extracted the files to "I:\XDA ROM Files".
Step 2: Enter the folder by the name of "Odin3 v3.12.3" and open "Odin3.exe",
-You will need this for later on in the tutorial, so just leave it open.
Step 3: You will now need to boot your Galaxy S3 into "Odin Mode", also known as "Download Mode" by doing the following steps:
Power Off Your Device,
Power Back On Your Device Using "Power Button + Home Button + Volume Down",
Release When You See The Boot Screen,
You Will See A Disclaimer,
Press 'Volume Up'.
Step 4: Plug your phone directly into your computer / laptop,
-Make sure that you have got the drivers downloaded, if not, download them.
-The phone should appear in Odin as a Com X port.
Step 5: Return to Odin3,
-Uncheck everything except f reset time in Odin. If you leave auto reboot on when flashing twrp, the phone will reboot and it will replace twrp with stock recovery upon automatic reboot.
Unchecking auto reboot, removing battery etc. and manually booting into twrp after flashing will ensure twrp will stick and stick recovery will not return on reboot.
Step 6: Click "AP" and find the following file "TWRP 3.0.2-1.tar" and click start,
-This should start installing TWRP to your device and you should see a progress bar on Odin3 and on your phone.
-After installation, your phone should reboot.
Step 7: Allow your phone to fully boot and load,
-Make sure your phone is still plugged in.
Step 8: When you have selected a ROM, download it.
-The ROM should be a ZIP file,
-Transfer the ZIP file to your "Download" folder on your phone.
Step 9: We are now going to install the ROM, follow the next steps very carefully,
Power Off Your Device,
Use The Following Keys To Boot Your Device,
Power Button + Home Button + Volume Up,
You Will Be Prompted With TWRP Recovery,
Click "Install"
You Should Now Be Prompted With Your Internal Storage Folders,
Go Into Your Downloads And Find The ROM,
Install The ROM.
That is it. You now have a custom ROM on your phone. Please leave some support if I have done anything incorrect. If you need any help please feel free to message me! Thanks guys, I hope you enjoy my first post. I am trying to hardest to make a commitment to this community.

Just a quick little thing from me, if you need any help then just give me a PM and I will help you the best I can

Which ROM is the best for you with S3?

Nikola Gataric said:
Which ROM is the best for you with S3?
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I use Ressurection Remix on my S3 at the moment and it runs pretty smooth for me, so I would advise that

MamaROM said:
I use Ressurection Remix on my S3 at the moment and it runs pretty smooth for me, so I would advise that
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Can't find ROM on TWRP.. I've unzipped it

Nikola Gataric said:
Can't find ROM on TWRP.. I've unzipped it
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Private message me, will assist further

Don't unzip the ROM before flashing. If you unzip, you'll get a bunch of other folders which TWRP can't flash individually.

Now my S3 i9300 can't recognize my paid SIM card, but it can all others SIM cards., also my paid one works on others phones.. any solutions?
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Now my S3 i9300 can't recognize my paid SIM card, but it can all others SIM cards., also my paid one works on others phones.. any solutions?
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Hey, what provider is your SIM?

MamaROM said:
Hey, what provider is your SIM?
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MTS Telekom, Serbia

Nikola Gataric said:
MTS Telekom, Serbia
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Okay, I will have a look around as I have no clue why it isn't working

Is the 9300 running the latest bootloader and modem?

MamaROM said:
Okay, I will have a look around as I have no clue why it isn't working
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Fixed problem, it was probably firmware problem, but i changed rom too. I used firware for my country from sammobile

Nikola Gataric said:
Fixed problem, it was probably firmware problem, but i changed rom too. I used firware for my country from sammobile
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Ah fair enough, well done man, I couldn't find a fix, sorry

Ok it seems i haven't solve problem, because phone still can't recognize my paid sim card (it did for 2-3 hours, but then again problem), so one member suggested my to flash new rom but without custom kernel and now after advanced wipe in twrp (system, data, cache, dalvik cache) usb from mobile to computer doesn't work, any solutions?