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Hey, I could really use some guidance here. I'll present the information as simply as I can:
I bought a Galaxy s4 AT&T a few days ago. I've been interested in rooting and flashing different roms, but I think I may have done a bit too much.
I rooted using the motochopper method - great, worked like a charm.
I made a backup of my original rom using CWM. I even took that backup and saved a copy of it on my Mac - perfect.
I thought I'd try Cyanogenmod 10.1, so I downloaded the latest nightly build and flashed it using CWM - so far so good.
Everything was working fine, but my LTE (or any data) was not working at all. I could use Wifi, but once I turned wifi off, I had no data, no gps, no 3g, no 4g, no LTE. I tried the *#*#4636*#*# method, the LTEOnOff app, and changing my APN based on the recommendations provided in this thread - I just couldn't get it to work.
I thought I'd try restoring my original backup, but when I went into CWM to do so, it said that my backup could not be found...(I still have a backup on my computer, just in case)
I needed my phone to work, and badly needed LTE to do so. So, I downloaded this rom: [ROM] CleanROM 1.0 -★| Clean and Smooth! | The Way Nature Intended! |★-
So far, this rom was working fine - it's just a debloated version of TouchWiz - which I like. But, here's my problem now - If my phone reboots, it stays frozen on the Samsung logo (with unlocked lock logo underneath), and I can't get past it. I'd have to go BACK into recovery, and flash the CleanROM all over again, and set my phone up as new with all data wiped.
I really need my phone to work again, and I don't know where to go from here. What options do I have left? What can I do to get out of that frozen Samsung loading screen? Can't I just reset my phone to the way it was? Can't the CM10.1 rom work with LTE?
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Your best option is to flash the stock MDB firmware via odin . After you get the PASS on Odin go ahead and manually boot into stock recovery and wipe data factory reset again then reboot. You will have to re root and reinstall recovery but this will take care of any issues you had from a bad flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
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mavverick said:
Hey, I could really use some guidance here. I'll present the information as simply as I can:
I bought a Galaxy s4 AT&T a few days ago. I've been interested in rooting and flashing different roms, but I think I may have done a bit too much.
I rooted using the motochopper method - great, worked like a charm.
I made a backup of my original rom using CWM. I even took that backup and saved a copy of it on my Mac - perfect.
I thought I'd try Cyanogenmod 10.1, so I downloaded the latest nightly build and flashed it using CWM - so far so good.
Everything was working fine, but my LTE (or any data) was not working at all. I could use Wifi, but once I turned wifi off, I had no data, no gps, no 3g, no 4g, no LTE. I tried the *#*#4636*#*# method, the LTEOnOff app, and changing my APN based on the recommendations provided in this thread - I just couldn't get it to work.
I thought I'd try restoring my original backup, but when I went into CWM to do so, it said that my backup could not be found...(I still have a backup on my computer, just in case)
I needed my phone to work, and badly needed LTE to do so. So, I downloaded this rom: [ROM] CleanROM 1.0 -★| Clean and Smooth! | The Way Nature Intended! |★-
So far, this rom was working fine - it's just a debloated version of TouchWiz - which I like. But, here's my problem now - If my phone reboots, it stays frozen on the Samsung logo (with unlocked lock logo underneath), and I can't get past it. I'd have to go BACK into recovery, and flash the CleanROM all over again, and set my phone up as new with all data wiped.
I really need my phone to work again, and I don't know where to go from here. What options do I have left? What can I do to get out of that frozen Samsung loading screen? Can't I just reset my phone to the way it was? Can't the CM10.1 rom work with LTE?
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
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Factory Reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik
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KingKongDingDong said:
Factory Reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik
Format /system
Flash ROM or ROM and gapps if AOSP
Reboot
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Having the same issue so I figured I'd give these steps a shot. Followed them exactly and phone (AT&T S4, TWRP) would won't even reboot the first time into CleanROM. I'm stuck on the Samsung screen with the lock.
edit: I've noticed that now, when I reboot into TWRP, it prompts me for a password. Hitting cancel takes me to the regular home screen, but I had not been getting the password prompt before attempting to install CleanROM. A permissions issue, perhaps?
edit 2:
I've just spent some time trying a bunch of things with bits of good luck surrounded with tons of bad. Below are the steps I've taken to try to get CleanROM to boot (and reboot) without any issues. Hopefully they help figure out the issues we're having.
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik
Wipe /system
Flash CleanROM
Reboot
---- Failed
Reboot into Recovery
Prompted for password, hit cancel
Fix permissions
---- Failed
Reboot to recovery
Prompted for password, hit cancel
Format data (type yes)
Reboot
---- Successfully booted to CleanROM
Ran through phone / account setup
Saw home screen
Powered off and then back on (not using reboot)
---- Failed
Reboot to Recovery
No longer prompted for password
Factory Reset
Attempt to Fix Permissions: failed
Restore default settings
Reboot system
---- Failed
Reboot to Recovery
Prompted for Password, hit cancel
Format Data (type yes)
Reboot System
--- Successfully booted to CleanROM
Ran through phone / account setup
Saw home screen
Reboot (using reboot, not power off / on)
---- Failed
Reboot to Recovery
Prompted for password, hit cancel
Factory Reset: failed
Restore Default settings
Prompted for password, hit cancel
Factory Reset: failed
* Internal Storage showing 0MB (as if it's not reading it correctly)
Fix Permissions
Prompted for password, hit cancel
Nothing has changed, my phone is currently chilling in TWRP
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Your best option is to flash the stock MDB firmware via odin . After you get the PASS on Odin go ahead and manually boot into stock recovery and wipe data factory reset again then reboot. You will have to re root and reinstall recovery but this will take care of any issues you had from a bad flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
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This. You decided to ignore this post for some reason.
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Cataligh said:
This. You decided to ignore this post for some reason.
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I can't speak for OP, but I was hoping there was another way to rectify what has already been done without flashing stock seeing as how I'm on OSX. If that's the only option, then so be it.
Hey. Thanks for the feedback in this thread. I flashed factory through Odin, and everything is working fine. I then factory reset my phone through factory recovery. I'm back to standard touchwiz with all the bloat lol.
I'm going to wait until there a more stable release of cm10.1 - that was a good rom.
Appreciate all the help people!
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Your best bet is do what "cataligh" mentioned... flash back to stock via odin...
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When you flashed cm10 it probably wipe the internal sdcard, you should ALWAYS do you backups to the extsdcard...period.
TheAxman said:
When you flashed cm10 it probably wipe the internal sdcard, you should ALWAYS do you backups to the extsdcard...period.
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Yeah, absolutely! I always backed up and flashed roms from my external SD.
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I'm going to wait until there a more stable release of cm10.1 - that was a good rom.
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waiting is for simpletons. get aokp and transcend...
jaboles said:
I can't speak for OP, but I was hoping there was another way to rectify what has already been done without flashing stock seeing as how I'm on OSX. If that's the only option, then so be it.
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As I mentioned before starting over is always the Best and Safe way to go. Shortcuts will only cause you headaches and possibly get you a brick that is why you see Odin stock threads. Do yourself a favor and start over I know it sucks but when your modifying your phones its gonna happen once in awhile.
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MJHawaii said:
As I mentioned before starting over is always the Best and Safe way to go. Shortcuts will only cause you headaches and possibly get you a brick that is why you see Odin stock threads. Do yourself a favor and start over I know it sucks but when your modifying your phones its gonna happen once in awhile.
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Wise words. Took your advice, installed Windows with boot camp, and got back to stock via odin.
I am going to say something about this thread, we are all giving advice on how to do this and that, and not once is it mentioned anywhere....in the OP
WHAT DEVICE WE ARE TALKING ABOUT! PLEASE STATE THE DEVICE WHEN NEEDING HELP!
The Ax says, I apologize if I missed what device.
TheAxman said:
I am going to say something about this thread, we are all giving advice on how to do this and that, and not once is it mentioned anywhere....in the OP
WHAT DEVICE WE ARE TALKING ABOUT! PLEASE STATE THE DEVICE WHEN NEEDING HELP!
The Ax says, I apologize if I missed what device.
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My original question was for the AT&T version of the Galaxy S4 - i337.
xBeerdroiDx said:
waiting is for simpletons. get aokp and transcend...
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Welllllll I just tried installing AOKP as well (Task650). Buttttttt, same issue with the LTE stuff. I tried reviewing all the APN settings, but didnt get any data connection on my phone except for wifi.
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Welllllll I just tried installing AOKP as well (Task650). Buttttttt, same issue with the LTE stuff. I tried reviewing all the APN settings, but didnt get any data connection on my phone except for wifi.
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What APN settings were you using?
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What APN settings were you using?
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Yeah, data was enabled - and I was using ATT LTE apn settings that I found on these forums. I made sure to use the right now. Plus, when I rebooted my phone, it got stuck on the Samsung lock screen again...
Juuuuust ODINed back to factory right now for the second time :crying:
Was it these settings:
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Was it these settings:
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Yes, those were the exact settings that I used. Is it possible that I could have a defective phone or sim card?
Right now, I am on factory touchwiz with root enabled, and my phone is working perfectly fine. I can reboot, use LTE, everything. The problem starts when I load any CM or AOKP rom...
I just rooted my Sprint S4 (MF9 FW) using CF-AutoRoot. Everything appeared to work - SU was installed, my file browser had root access, and I was able to turn on free wifi tethering.
However, literally every single application I have installed (sideloaded or through Play) since rooting is force closing. I even tried something really standard - the official Facebook app. No dice.
The only applications that work are those that I installed prior to rooting.
I used Titanium Backup to remove a handful of things - Sprint Zone, Sprint International, TripAdvisor, FlipBoard, and some of the preinstalled games. I haven't touched any system stuff or even any of the Samsung apps.
Help!
Best thing to do is start from scratch. DIAL ##786# and reset everything. After that if you still have problems, download latest firmware and Odin install it.
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Nautilusus said:
Best thing to do is start from scratch. DIAL ##786# and reset everything. After that if you still have problems, download latest firmware and Odin install it.
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What should I use for MSL?
shifuimam said:
What should I use for MSL?
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Before you did the root did everything work okay?
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Nautilusus said:
Before you did the root did everything work okay?
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Yep. Any app that I installed prior to running CF-AutoRoot loads just fine. The only application that I installed after rooting that DOESN'T force close is Titanium Backup.
First try this, reboot into recovery, twrp or cwm, and wipe just dalvik and cache but not data. This will force your phone to rebuild its app index and cache and should fix your problem. If that doesn't help see below.
Sounds like you may have deleted the wrong file using TB. You may want to download one of the stock rooted roms either odex or deodex (your choice) and dirty flash it. In other words don't wipe anything but cache and dalvik, don't wipe data. This way the install will replace the files you deleted and you should be up and running.
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First try this, reboot into recovery, twrp or cwm, and wipe just dalvik and cache but not data. This will force your phone to rebuild its app index and cache and should fix your problem. If that doesn't help see below.
Sounds like you may have deleted the wrong file using TB. You may want to download one of the stock rooted roms either odex or deodex (your choice) and dirty flash it. In other words don't wipe anything but cache and dalvik, don't wipe data. This way the install will replace the files you deleted and you should be up and running.
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Well, crap. I don't have CWM installed yet. Since I just got the phone yesterday, I don't really have anything on it - I'm fine with wiping it completely back to factory defaults.
I made backups of everything I uninstalled in TB. Should I restore all that first?
ETA:
I cleared my davlik cache via ADB. Rebooted, and now EVERYTHING - including system processes, like com.android.phone - is FCing.
You can try restoring, but I bet wiping cache and dalvik might be the problem. If you have the pro version of TB I believe you can do it from TB without installing a custom recovery. Also, make sure you do a reboot since that will often fix force closing apps.
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Odin install the latest firmware.
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Nautilusus said:
Odin install the latest firmware.
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That's what I'm doing now. Still trying to find a copy of the official MF9 firmware that will actually download, though.
Try here...
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
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Nautilusus said:
Try here...
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
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Yeah, I accidentally cancelled my hotfile download, so I couldn't restart it.
Is there a reason why these firmware files aren't on Bittorrent? It seems like a significantly faster and more efficient way to access such large files.
shifuimam said:
Yeah, I accidentally cancelled my hotfile download, so I couldn't restart it.
Is there a reason why these firmware files aren't on Bittorrent? It seems like a significantly faster and more efficient way to access such large files.
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Just wait 30 minutes..... it should refresh. A torrent download of the firmware may be tampered with, so I would not mess with a firmware from there. It could potentially brick your phone.
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Nautilusus said:
Just wait 30 minutes..... it should refresh. A torrent download of the firmware may be tampered with, so I would not mess with a firmware from there. It could potentially brick your phone.
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No moreso than downloading Ubuntu off Bittorrent.
It's pretty easy to verify that a file on BT hasn't been tampered with - verify the hash of the file. If it doesn't match the original file, it's not valid. Hosting on a crappy site like Hotfile with ungodly slow download speeds in no way verifies that the file hasn't been tampered with. Since these firmware files aren't coming from Samsung or the carrier directly, you can never be completely certain that the file is valid and untouched.
I'd much rather see this stuff on BT where downloads don't take two hours. It's no less trustworthy than downloading from a horrible file upload site with ridiculous limitations.
ETA: the root I downloaded from XDA bricked my phone (even though the thread said multiple times that my version of the stock FW wouldn't brick). Can't trust anything on the Internet...
shifuimam said:
No moreso than downloading Ubuntu off Bittorrent.
It's pretty easy to verify that a file on BT hasn't been tampered with - verify the hash of the file. If it doesn't match the original file, it's not valid. Hosting on a crappy site like Hotfile with ungodly slow download speeds in no way verifies that the file hasn't been tampered with. Since these firmware files aren't coming from Samsung or the carrier directly, you can never be completely certain that the file is valid and untouched.
I'd much rather see this stuff on BT where downloads don't take two hours. It's no less trustworthy than downloading from a horrible file upload site with ridiculous limitations.
ETA: the root I downloaded from XDA bricked my phone (even though the thread said multiple times that my version of the stock FW wouldn't brick). Can't trust anything on the Internet...
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Sorry to here that....... my reasoning for the torrent answer was to provide an explanation, I also would like a faster download speed but we are in, how shall I say, shady areas of the internet and taking a download from a familiar site and wait a while than a questionable download that takes 5 minutes especially when you could possibly permanently brick your phone (or worst..... do something that has you wondering what the hell is going on.)
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Sorry to here that....... my reasoning for the torrent answer was to provide an explanation, I also would like a faster download speed but we are in, how shall I say, shady areas of the internet and taking a download from a familiar site and wait a while than a questionable download that takes 5 minutes especially when you could possibly permanently brick your phone (or worst..... do something that has you wondering what the hell is going on.)
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I guess what I'm getting at is that if the community used BT, it wouldn't be a questionable source.
Content on BT is not inherently questionable or risky. Canonical uses Bittorrent as both the official and the preferred method of downloading Ubuntu LiveCDs because it is so much more efficient and low-cost than traditional direct downloads over HTTP.
I get the feeling that the XDA community has developed the misconception that Bittorrent is only used for porn and pirated media, and has no legitimate or safe purpose - that's just not true at all. You also aren't required to use TPB as a tracker for a torrent you create.
Most major torrent clients include file hash checking as part of the standard download process, for the very purpose of preventing people from changing files mid-download or during seeding.
It would make quite a difference in how ROMs are distributed. I can guarantee you that downloading off Hotfile is no more secure than using BT. Just because you've download files off one of these "stock ROM" sites before doesn't mean that all their ROMs are clean and safe, and it doesn't in any way guarantee that the files they're hosting came from a reliable source.
OK, so for anyone with this issue:
You're pretty much SOL on trying to retain the rooted ROM as-is. The only thing I was able to do successfully was use Odin3 to reflash my phone with a stock Sprint ROM. For the record, my phone was running MF9 when I attempted to root it. I was able to reflash it with stock, unrooted MDC, and basic stuff appeared to work (I didn't test much; I was just trying to make sure the phone worked before flashing with a custom ROM).
I originally had no plans to install a custom ROM right away, because I wanted to mess around with the special "features" in the Samsung firmware. After this fiasco I didn't want to risk the same problems rooting stock, so I just flashed CWM in Odin3 and upgraded to the latest CM10 nightly. It's been stable so far.
You could have tried to fix permissions too.
Definitely tried that multiple times. I've noticed in other threads that CF-AutoRoot is unreliable on MF9, too.
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shifuimam said:
Definitely tried that multiple times. I've noticed in other threads that CF-AutoRoot is unreliable on MF9, too.
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So whats the best way to root the s4 on mf9?
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Hello xda-dev,
I'm having trouble finding somebody else with a similar situation as mine:
So I picked up my new I337 from Costco this week. While using it throughout the week, I was very unfortunate as to allow the MF3 update from ATT to successfully update on my device. (This is the part where I cry because I can't install GE or custom bootloaders)
While doing some more research, I finally used this method to get root access after which I got Titanium Backup to remove the stock ATT bloatware.
I then proceeded to carefully un-install about a dozen or so applications most of which were ATT garbage.
Now maybe I uninstalled something crucial, or maybe certain applications need the ATT bloatware to run correctly, but my problem now is that Music and S-Voice both crash moments after starting them, so I would like to re-install my OTA MF3 update.
I understand that I have no shot downgrading or installing custom boot loaders at the moment, but I know that the MF3 rom seems to be available here.
Is there any risk in me getting Odin and attempting to install the rom using down+home+power way? (Sorry don't know the name for this procedure yet.)
I have come to peace with being stuck on MF3, but at the same time I would like to regain full functionality of my S-Voice and Music.
How would I go about safely re-installing my OS?
Using titanium backup, set both programs to be user apps, reboot, and switch back to system apps. Worked for me with Svoice, Smusic, and a few other programs. No more "Unfortunately xxxx has stopped" messages.
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EDIT: This should be the link for the original thread about this problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282959
Thank you so much, Doymecca.
This works for me... to an extent. S-Voice will only continue to run if I keep it as a user app.
Still no luck with the Stock Music player.
Will check the other threat now for a solution regarding a complete OS wipe.
Have you tried wiping your dalvik cache yet?
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EDIT: Here us a thread about wiping dalvik
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752390
I have tried wiping the "cache partition" as well as "wipe data/factory reset" from the stock recovery boot menu with no result.
Also I'm not sure, but I don't think I can wipe the Dalvik without a custom bootloader?? (Even after reading around, I don't understand the difference between Dalvik and what I have tried.)
EDIT: I really think, the reinstall would be my best option. I'm most curious to know if I'm at risk of bricking my device if I try to restore the MF3 rom from the earlier thread.
I could be wrong but I don't think you could flash that without a custom recovery.
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Apparently I cannot post outside links...
Google what is dalvik cache, also check out system tuner app in the play store, this app has a feature for wiping your dalvik cache along with a ton of other things.
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I could be wrong but I don't think you could flash that without a custom recovery.
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I also would not risk a flash.
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matievan said:
I have tried wiping the "cache partition" as well as "wipe data/factory reset" from the stock recovery boot menu with no result.
Also I'm not sure, but I don't think I can wipe the Dalvik without a custom bootloader?? (Even after reading around, I don't understand the difference between Dalvik and what I have tried.)
EDIT: I really think, the reinstall would be my best option. I'm most curious to know if I'm at risk of bricking my device if I try to restore the MF3 rom from the earlier thread.
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Just so its clear, you can NOT flash the rom in your link. Luckily, you won't be able to since you don't have a custom recovery. Trying to put a recovery on and flashing that rom could cause irreparable damage to your phone. You're mf3 and are severely limited to what you can do.
If you continue to mess with tibu, freeze the apps, don't delete them. That way if you mess something up you can get them back
You extract the contents of that ROM, and a manually add in the missing apps until your problem dissapears (will prob have to change permissions on each added app to "rw-r-r" and reboot for apps replaced apps to take effect)
That should work...and next time use titanium back up to actually back up, than freeze apps reboot see if there's any problems...if none than uninstall
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Thanks for the quick replies, everyone. I appreciate your help.
After much more research, I do see that there is no MF3 factory image available yet. I guess I wait til then.
matievan said:
Thanks for the quick replies, everyone. I appreciate your help.
After much more research, I do see that there is no MF3 factory image available yet. I guess I wait til then.
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Just to add to their arguments, absolute no flashing with odin on the MF3. Period. You will definitely mess something up. I'm thinking you altered the system recovery by getting rid of some stuff. You are going to have to wait until the devs come out with something.
I have a rooted Sprint GS4. It's been running CM 10.1 for last few months and everything was fine. Yesterday I attempted to flash a stock rom back onto the device so I could move it onto one of my other lines, but the phone just turns off after the initial "galaxy" screen.
I've tried 2 different roms now with the same result. I do a wipe, clear the cache, and dalvik...all the standard stuff, before flashing. Been rooting my phones for a few years now, but it's the first time i've seen this and I'm definitely not an expert. Any suggestions would be great!
Odin to a stock Rom
Root
Install recovery (goo manger for twrp is easiest)
Reboot into recovery
Install rom
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I have a rooted Sprint GS4. It's been running CM 10.1 for last few months and everything was fine. Yesterday I attempted to flash a stock rom back onto the device so I could move it onto one of my other lines, but the phone just turns off after the initial "galaxy" screen.
I've tried 2 different roms now with the same result. I do a wipe, clear the cache, and dalvik...all the standard stuff, before flashing. Been rooting my phones for a few years now, but it's the first time i've seen this and I'm definitely not an expert. Any suggestions would be great!
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Same thing happened to me just redownload the stock ROM wipe system, cache, dalvick cache, and data then flash the sock rom if that fails odin back to stock.
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Thanks everyone. Yeah I had to flash it back to stock using Odin. It's not rooted any more but i'll worry about that when my girlfriend stops using it, stock is fine for her.
rarodrig6 said:
Thanks everyone. Yeah I had to flash it back to stock using Odin. It's not rooted any more but i'll worry about that when my girlfriend stops using it, stock is fine for her.
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I had to do the same, and I've read about others as well after flashing CM.
When I go to turn it on it gets past all but 1 of the boot stages, the very last one, right before it goes to the lockscreen.
I installed this app called "Disable Service" by "WangQiTools"
and I turned off a few services under SystemUI (5.0.1) like an idiot, I think they were keygaurd and something else but that's whats causing this
I tried safe mode but it still wont let me enter
If I could maybe get some help reversing root or uninstalling this app to revert changes that would be great
What is the phone's model #? Is it running a stock or custom ROM?
audit13 said:
What is the phone's model #? Is it running a stock or custom ROM?
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Galaxy S4 I337
Stock rom
Do you have a back up of the data? Which version of the stock ROM is it running?
To quickly solve the issue, I recommend re-flashing the existing ROM; however, this may cause a loss of all data on the phone.
If you are running a stock 4.2.2 or earlier ROM, I suggest flashing the 4.2.2 stock ROM from sammobile.com using Odin.
Unfortunately, AT&T never released a full ROM after 4.2.2. If the phone is running 4.3 or newer, you will need to look at these threads to re-flash:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
audit13 said:
Do you have a back up of the data? Which version of the stock ROM is it running?
To quickly solve the issue, I recommend re-flashing the existing ROM; however, this may cause a loss of all data on the phone.
If you are running a stock 4.2.2 or earlier ROM, I suggest flashing the 4.2.2 stock ROM from sammobile.com using Odin.
Unfortunately, AT&T never released a full ROM after 4.2.2. If the phone is running 4.3 or newer, you will need to look at these threads to re-flash:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
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yeah its running 5.0.1 lollipop, I unfortunately don't have a backup.... is there any way to just unroot it? I can't afford loosing all my data, its very critical to me
whats the risk of reflashing
Reflashing may still not allow the phone to boot without performing a factory reset from stock recovery which means losing data.
Apps are usually uninstalled from the ROM settings. Unfortunately, that option isn't available at this time.
Did you try wiping the cache?
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Reflashing may still not allow the phone to boot without performing a factory reset from stock recovery which means losing data.
Apps are usually uninstalled from the ROM settings. Unfortunately, that option isn't available at this time.
Did you try wiping the cache?
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Oh gosh, yeah factory resetting is not an option.....
and yes i did try wiping the cache
this is pretty much exactly what I did by accident https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/157274/consequences-of-disabling-com-android-systemui
Unfortunately, I don't know of any way to get pull the data from the phone and I don't think Kies or SmartSwitch will help to restore the phone.
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Unfortunately, I don't know of any way to get pull the data from the phone and I don't think Kies or SmartSwitch will help to restore the phone.
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alright well, since it already can't get past boot, should I just try reflashing?
I think re-flashing may be the only way to fix the issue.
audit13 said:
I think re-flashing may be the only way to fix the issue.
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alright, I'll get around to it soon and let you know the results, thanks
Ashchu117 said:
alright, I'll get around to it soon and let you know the results, thanks
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Better to flash twrp and backup all data to pc such as pics,music and then u reflash ROM so u can get it
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pranavdeveloper007 said:
Better to flash twrp and backup all data to pc such as pics,music and then u reflash ROM so u can get it
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how do I flash twrp
Ashchu117 said:
how do I flash twrp
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By using pc watch tutorial on YouTube .it's damn easy
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pranavdeveloper007 said:
Better to flash twrp and backup all data to pc such as pics,music and then u reflash ROM so u can get it
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The OP's phone is an sgh-i337 with a locked bootloader and, so far, there is no way to unlock the bootloader.
audit13 said:
The OP's phone is an sgh-i337 with a locked bootloader and, so far, there is no way to unlock the bootloader.
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^^^^ correct
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I think re-flashing may be the only way to fix the issue.
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what rom do you suggest I flash, and how should I go about flashing it? do I just boot the phone into download mode and use odin?? I've never done this
This may help as there is a link to the full NB1 firmware for Odin: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814
Notes from the linked thread:
If you are not already rooted (or to unbrick) you must first flash the I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar (use Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+
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This may help as there is a link to the full NB! firmware for Odin: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814
Notes from the linked thread:
If you are not already rooted (or to unbrick) you must first flash the I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar (use Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+
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okay so I am rooted but I am bricked, so I'm guessing I have to flash I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar regardless of the fact that I am rooted? also this scares me --> "3. No need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset."