I've been wanting to put Cyanogenmod on my S4 ever since I got it, but everywhere I look seems to tell me I can't.
Which leads to why I'm here, I want to know once and for all, can I load Cyanogenmod (Or any custom ROM for that matter) onto my phone?
It is rooted. If you need to know more please ask.
Model Number: SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android Version: 4.2.2
Baseband Version: I337UCUAMF3
Build Number: JDQ39.I337UCUAMF3
Serial Number: R31DB10A7EE
MF3 and above are locked, you are unable to install CM, but read about Safe Strap in order to install other ROMs
@daxter304 Dude, you really should not post your imei number. Edit you post to remove it.
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Thank you for the replies, and that is unfortunate to hear =\
What about the IMEI number makes it so I shouldn't post it? I checked and it seemed to just be info about my phone but nothing personal I thought.
daxter304 said:
Thank you for the replies, and that is unfortunate to hear =\
What about the IMEI number makes it so I shouldn't post it? I checked and it seemed to just be info about my phone but nothing personal I thought.
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People can use it on a stolen phone where the real imei is black listed
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So I got a S4, without doing my research, and found out that the bootloader is locked. I didnt make much of it until i found out I cannot flash ROMs which frustrated me to no end. I know Safestrap exists, and that there are no known exploits for 4.2.2 m9 (which is the baseband im on). So I started to research and see if there were any threads going on with a collective effort to break this lock, and didnt really find one that was ongoing. I found on in the Verizon section but I had no clue what they were doing. I have a bit of coding experience with all the general languages and have been in the scene of jailbreaking/rooting/blah blah from psp's to now android. I have always wanted to help out, but was always felt in over my head because I had no idea where to start. Which I noticed a lot of other people also seem to feel, who have similar backgrounds like mine, and so for them and me: I was hoping we could get a thread going for people to understand/ have a starting point to finding exploits and such.
what is your full model and baseband number?
xBeerdroiDx said:
what is your full model and baseband number?
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Model # SGH-1337
basebad 1337UCUAMF3
lockedhunt said:
Model # SGH-1337
basebad 1337UCUAMF3
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Just try Safestrap and find a rom you like.i found a rom that I can tell the difference in.i myself didn't research anything past just being able to root this special needs phone before I bought it.i believe one day it will be unlocked
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Hi all
I'm finding it incredibly difficult to find information on this website. I eventually found myself in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49369627&highlight=australia#post49369627 having no idea what to look for. I've tried a number of different 'modems' in an attempt to get mobile data working with no success.
I'm Australian, and I got my S4 through telstra yesterday. At the moment, I've got as far as being able to make calls, send texts and use WiFi/sound (apparently that's been a problem for some) but still no access to mobile data. Can anyone tell me which bloody modem I need to flash to get this darned thing to work? Apparently, I'm not on the new bootloader as I don't get a message saying "Knox Warranty Void" when entering download mode (what.)
I'm using this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544474
And CWM touch recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359132
Thanks in advance
PS. The last 3 galaxy S's I've had have all not had working battery charge indicators when the phone is switched off - regardless of ROM etc. Why is that? Can developers not fix it?
You maybe damage your Phone, i damage one s4 three months año flashing it, now i have a New one
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ibaram said:
You maybe damage your Phone, i damage one s4 three months año flashing it, now i have a New one
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Thats not the problem, but thanks.
Can someone tell me why there's so many modem drivers for this phone?
TimTams said:
Thats not the problem, but thanks.
Can someone tell me why there's so many modem drivers for this phone?
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Hi there mate , Download and flash this file via odin by selecting Phone/CP , and Make sure to turn off your phone Manually before flashing or else it wont work.then go to Phone setting >More>Device info and check if your baseband changed to MKF Have a nice day
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Hi there mate , Download and flash this file via odin by selecting Phone/CP , and Make sure to turn off your phone Manually before flashing or else it wont work.then go to Phone setting >More>Device info and check if your baseband changed to MKF Have a nice day
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I've just checked since going back to stock ROM (which worked fine) and I DO have the newer bootloader, the one that says the message about Knox.
Will this mean I need a different modem driver?
TimTams said:
I've just checked since going back to stock ROM (which worked fine) and I DO have the newer bootloader, the one that says the message about Knox.
Will this mean I need a different modem driver?
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Wait, never mind. All I needed was for something, somewhere, to say "look in the About Phone section of settings and download the modem version that matches". Wondered all day how on earth I was supposed to know which one I needed :victory:
TimTams said:
I've just checked since going back to stock ROM (which worked fine) and I DO have the newer bootloader, the one that says the message about Knox.
Will this mean I need a different modem driver?
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If your phone work's fine without having any issue , just leave it like that mate but if your having a bad signal/data .etc feel free to flash that modem.having a newbootloader has nothing to do with a modem . if you have a newbootloader there is a chance that you can void your warranty, IE: flashing any custom rom/root and etc , and there's no chance for you to go back in 4.2.2 as well.
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Wait, never mind. All I needed was for something, somewhere, to say "look in the About Phone section of settings and download the modem version that matches". Wondered all day how on earth I was supposed to know which one I needed :victory:
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You can check that from here Sammobile
Still no luck with any custom ROM :crying:
I get mobile data when I flash the stock rom but with any of the custom ones I've tried, it won't work.
My phone has a "Qualcomm 4G" sticker on the top. Baseband is GI9505XXUEMI8
Thanks
TimTams said:
Still no luck with any custom ROM :crying:
I get mobile data when I flash the stock rom but with any of the custom ones I've tried, it won't work.
My phone has a "Qualcomm 4G" sticker on the top. Baseband is GI9505XXUEMI8
Thanks
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First thing first. settings-> more-> about ->dvice: please state your model number.
Secondly: what, for the goddess' sake, triggered you to try the google ROM instead of the debloated TW one? Especially, if your phone was (presumably) not sim-unlocked?
I'd advice you to legally pay your operator (or someone else) to sim-unlock the phone, and then to seek for the customs/
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First thing first. settings-> more-> about ->dvice: please state your model number.
Secondly: what, for the goddess' sake, triggered you to try the google ROM instead of the debloated TW one? Especially, if your phone was (presumably) not sim-unlocked?
I'd advice you to legally pay your operator (or someone else) to sim-unlock the phone, and then to seek for the customs/
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Look maybe I'm missing something
I appreciate your help. Do you actually know how I can get mobile data working with a custom rom?
Model number: GT-I9505
Android Version: 4.3
baseband version: i9505XXUEMI8
Kernel version:
3.4.0-1715731
[email protected] #1
Fri Sep 20 18:48:24 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I9505XXUEMI8
SELinux Status:
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-I9505_4.3_0003
Secure boot status: Type: Samsung
TimTams said:
Look maybe I'm missing something, but I have no idea how I'm expected to know these things. This forum is a mess, I have to wade through a mountain of threads to find ROM's and then every ROM is posted by someone who just assumes I know everything about how android works, which I don't. I don't see any warnings on any of them about flashing if the phone is sim-locked. Why is the sim-lock a problem? The phone is unlocked anyway, it was purchased outright. Perhaps there's a central list of essential readings or somesuch where I can learn all these things I'm expected to know but if it exists, it's not obvious and I haven't found it.
I appreciate your help. Do you actually know how I can get mobile data working with a custom rom?
Model number: GT-I9505
Android Version: 4.3
baseband version: i9505XXUEMI8
Kernel version:
3.4.0-1715731
[email protected] #1
Fri Sep 20 18:48:24 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I9505XXUEMI8
SELinux Status:
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-I9505_4.3_0003
Secure boot status: Type: Samsung
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Hello again , If your having any problem with data such as dropping signal issue. I recommend you to try to flash a different 4.3 modem and that should probably fix your issue.or check your phone setting if the apn provider is correct. Have a nice day.
i just got a galaxy s5 but the thing is i dont have all the setting as a normal one would i cant turn if led lights an my phone only chargers well of. An when i faxctory reset phone sometimes words are in chinese
and i put my iphone 5s tmbile sim in it an only get edge connction
What model? If you are getting Chinese text it may be fake?
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We can't do much more than speculate unless you provide us with specific details about your phone. We need to at least know the model. You can find out more about your phone with an app like Phone Info.
Do you want to install that app and tell us what it says for these items?
phone model, baseband, board /chip name, fake /clone detector
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fffft said:
We can't do much more than speculate unless you provide us with specific details about your phone. We need to at least know the model. You can find out more about your phone with an app like Phone Info.
Do you want to install that app and tell us what it says for these items?
phone model, baseband, board /chip name, fake /clone detector
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Idk how to post pics but it's on version 4.4.2
Model SM-G900F
Baseband G900FZHU1ANCD
PaulVir said:
Idk how to post pics but it's on version 4.2.2
Model SM-G900F
Baseband G900FZHU1ANCD
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4.2.2? S5 launched with 4.4.2
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PaulVir said:
Idk how to post pics but it's on version 4.2.2
Model SM-G900F
Baseband G900FZHU1ANCD
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Something is not right there. I suspect you made a typo. If the phone really says 4.2.2, then it's a fake running Android JB. But probably you have a real 900F phone with Hong Kong i.e. Chinese 4.4.2 firmware. Explaining the Chinese characters. And you probably just need to configure your APN /LTE information for TMobile.
It would help if you install the app I suggested and gave us the other details.
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Goldie said:
4.2.2? S5 launched with 4.4.2
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miss type i meant 4.4.2
fffft said:
Something is not right there. I suspect you made a typo. If the phone really says 4.2.2, then it's a fake running Android JB. But probably you have a real 900F phone with Hong Kong i.e. Chinese 4.4.2 firmware. Explaining the Chinese characters. And you probably just need to configure your APN /LTE information for TMobile.
It would help if you install the app I suggested and gave us the other details.
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i made mistake with the 4.2.2 its on 4.4.2 and how do i do that
and whats the app
Hello im trying to unlock sim(UK three carrier) in galaxy s4 i9505.I tried to unlock it with the easy way(*#0011* etc...)
but still nothing.
Model number : gt-i9505
Android version : 4.4.2
Baseband version: i9505xxume2
Build number : kot49h.i9505xxugnf6
Carrier : three(locked)
Any solutions?
Thanks.
tasosdev said:
Hello im trying to unlock sim(UK three carrier) in galaxy s4 i9505.I tried to unlock it with this way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683 but still nothing.
Model number : gt-i9505
Android version : 4.4.2
Baseband version: i9505xxume2
Build number : kot49h.i9505xxugnf6
Carrier : three(locked)
Any solutions?
Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41516200
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It doesn't work....I have already tried it many times
Any other solution?
tasosdev said:
It doesn't work....I have already tried it many times
Any other solution?
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It doesn't work gives zero usefull information.
What kind of information?
tasosdev said:
What kind of information?
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That when you tried this..what happened..
I think you'll have to unlock by code
DeepankarS said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41516200
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I followed this tutorial step by step but still when I insert the new sim is asking for a code
Ihave the same problem so I bought the code but the problem is I cant enter then anywhere, only few secret codes work :/.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41479929
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DeepankarS said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41479929
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Still nothing...I think I can't use my phone with other sim....
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What kind of information?
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You should type all the steps you took and I mean all. There are countless thing that can go wrong, so only saying "it doesn't work" is useless.
There are still people managing to sim unlock. I would look for an old 4.2.2 or 4.3 custom rom and an old modem and flash it to your phone. Then try the steps again and if it work then flash the latest rom and modem.
Lennyz1988 said:
You should type all the steps you took and I mean all. There are countless thing that can go wrong, so only saying "it doesn't work" is useless.
There are still people managing to sim unlock. I would look for an old 4.2.2 or 4.3 custom rom and an old modem and flash it to your phone. Then try the steps again and if it work then flash the latest rom and modem.
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I'll try again all the steps.thank you
[Q] SM-N900V Demo unit or "4G Test Device" Help with Rooting and installing a ROM
This is back story if you want to get to the meat of the problem you can skip this paragraph:
Ok so I've done ROOTING and ROMing a few times now, with my first phone being the Samsung intercept, then the HTC EVO 4G, then it was a Nook color, then the Galaxy SII, and then I bought a Nexus and loved its Vanilla Android goodness.... but that was too small so I got myself a Note 3... I work at Verizon retailer (I'm sorry in advance) since I did a good job last month and the new Note4 came out, the owner gave me the Demo unit of the Samsung Note 3... it has never been updated because the Verizon servers does not see it as a Note 3, they see it as a "4G Test Device" even getting it turned on was a hassle since the system did not detect it as a phone more like a Jetpack I had to start up my servace with my Nexus, but the strange thing is Straight Talk (At&T) saw it fine as a Note 3... Verizon has total control of its updates and pushes them to phones as needed... mine will not update since the server does not know its a Note... SOoo I've gone back in forth from Verizon to Samsung and one just keeps pointing the finger at the other blaming each other saying that the other one is the one that needs to fix it in their system... I'm 90% sure its Samsung since they report the devices as they are made... but I digress the MAIN reason I wanted the update was for the firmware updates, but I have seen them KILL some of the V Notes signals, so maybe this is a blessing... I DO want to put a new ROM on this phone, but I'm a little worried that maybe its "different" then the other Verizon Note 3's and I could brick the device... yet I'd like to try since I am stuck with stock 4.3 and REALLY REALLY want a Google play edition type ROM on my device, something that is totaly Vanilla (GOD Verion has a ton of crapware) with some pen features of course
So since this is a Demo unit or "4G Test device" I wanted to throw out all the numbers here and have some of you check them, and or tell me if you have ever rooted and ROMed one of these... I'm guessing its the same device with some beta firmware or maybe just launch firmware. About phone goes as follows:
Device name: SM-N900v
Model number: SM-N900V
ANDROID VERSION: 4.3
BASEBAND VERSION: N900VVRUBMHV
KERNEL VERSION: 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 TUE Sep 3 23:50:17 KST 2013
BUILD NUMBER: JSS15J.N900VVRUBMHV
SELinux status: Enforcing
HARDWARE VERSION: N900V.07
What I am looking to do is Root then install the closest 5.0 or 4.4.4 ROM to stock as possible without loosing the PEN and remote apps... The google play store has NOTHING good for IR remote apps, but I can live without that... I can't live without using my sPEN... anyway if someone with more knowhow can check these numbers and get back to me that would be AWESOME I'd like to do this right away...
maybe a link or two would be awesome if its a standard Note 3 I'm not asking for a step by step here if its not needed...
StoneComputers said:
This is back story if you want to get to the meat of the problem you can skip this paragraph:
Ok so I've done ROOTING and ROMing a few times now, with my first phone being the Samsung intercept, then the HTC EVO 4G, then it was a Nook color, then the Galaxy SII, and then I bought a Nexus and loved its Vanilla Android goodness.... but that was too small so I got myself a Note 3... I work at Verizon retailer (I'm sorry in advance) since I did a good job last month and the new Note4 came out, the owner gave me the Demo unit of the Samsung Note 3... it has never been updated because the Verizon servers does not see it as a Note 3, they see it as a "4G Test Device" even getting it turned on was a hassle since the system did not detect it as a phone more like a Jetpack I had to start up my servace with my Nexus, but the strange thing is Straight Talk (At&T) saw it fine as a Note 3... Verizon has total control of its updates and pushes them to phones as needed... mine will not update since the server does not know its a Note... SOoo I've gone back in forth from Verizon to Samsung and one just keeps pointing the finger at the other blaming each other saying that the other one is the one that needs to fix it in their system... I'm 90% sure its Samsung since they report the devices as they are made... but I digress the MAIN reason I wanted the update was for the firmware updates, but I have seen them KILL some of the V Notes signals, so maybe this is a blessing... I DO want to put a new ROM on this phone, but I'm a little worried that maybe its "different" then the other Verizon Note 3's and I could brick the device... yet I'd like to try since I am stuck with stock 4.3 and REALLY REALLY want a Google play edition type ROM on my device, something that is totaly Vanilla (GOD Verion has a ton of crapware) with some pen features of course
So since this is a Demo unit or "4G Test device" I wanted to throw out all the numbers here and have some of you check them, and or tell me if you have ever rooted and ROMed one of these... I'm guessing its the same device with some beta firmware or maybe just launch firmware. About phone goes as follows:
Device name: SM-N900v
Model number: SM-N900V
ANDROID VERSION: 4.3
BASEBAND VERSION: N900VVRUBMHV
KERNEL VERSION: 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 TUE Sep 3 23:50:17 KST 2013
BUILD NUMBER: JSS15J.N900VVRUBMHV
SELinux status: Enforcing
HARDWARE VERSION: N900V.07
What I am looking to do is Root then install the closest 5.0 or 4.4.4 ROM to stock as possible without loosing the PEN and remote apps... The google play store has NOTHING good for IR remote apps, but I can live without that... I can't live without using my sPEN... anyway if someone with more knowhow can check these numbers and get back to me that would be AWESOME I'd like to do this right away...
maybe a link or two would be awesome if its a standard Note 3 I'm not asking for a step by step here if its not needed...
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I would bet, if you're at a Verizon company store...the dude in the back could flash it for you. Or you could flash it yourself via Odin or Kies. But first, I would simply try a factory reset on it.
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I work for an inderect premium retailer and I'm the guy who flahses phones but even kies is not showing an update... That's why I wanted someone with the same phone to check the numbers and see if they differ... Mainly for root and custom ROM and we all know kies and Verizon software won't do that... I can follow one of the many posts on this site to do all this but I'm a bit scared that my phone is different in some way...
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StoneComputers said:
I work for an inderect premium retailer and I'm the guy who flahses phones but even kies is not showing an update... That's why I wanted someone with the same phone to check the numbers and see if they differ... Mainly for root and custom ROM and we all know kies and Verizon software won't do that... I can follow one of the many posts on this site to do all this but I'm a bit scared that my phone is different in some way...
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Other than the firmware/ROM it's not different. Use Odin to flash to a a release ROM but NOT to the latest NJ6. I would suggest NC4 and then use Towelroot to root.
As usual, it is up to YOU what you do to your phone and if anything goes wrong..no one but you is responsible.
All the info you need is in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528707
Your current firmware is pre-release, that's why it shows no update available.
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I thought it needed safe strap or some junk (I haven't really got into it since I didn't know if it was OK) I'm looking for a google play edition ROM, isn't my boot loader locked? Sorry I'm at work so I haven't checked the link yet... I'm sorry if these questions are answered in the link...
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StoneComputers said:
I thought it needed safe strap or some junk (I haven't really got into it since I didn't know if it was OK) I'm looking for a google play edition ROM, isn't my boot loader locked? Sorry I'm at work so I haven't checked the link yet... I'm sorry if these questions are answered in the link...
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Yes, the bootloader is locked. No, you can't use Safestrap until you're rooted. You shouldn't root until you get on a stock release ROM...again, NC4 is your best bet.
Read the linked thread.
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If your afraid of bricking learn how to get out of a brick and all recovery info beforehand if that's too much of a hassle don't bother. Honestly you can't get 5.0 or 4.4.4. On note 3 there are no such roms. 4.4.4 is said to be unrootable. There are good vanilla roms but do research beforehand because with you saying you think it needs safe strap tells us you aren't 100 percent sure with what your doing. Yes you need busy box and safe strap and towel root is your easiest way to root and safest. Your numbers are the same don't know why you would think there not? Just be careful. You don't need a paperweight just because you want stock android.
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Like I said I've done this a bunch of times, but I was asking since my firmware was A BETA unit and I wanted to make sure it was compatible with the same methods shown on this site. When I wrote this I did not read anything about the Note 3 yet and thats where the safe strap question came from... I wasnt going to read all the forms on it to find out I needed something totally different in the way of rooting or files.
As for making it a paperweight YES it would be a BETTER paperweight then full of Verizon Bloatware I refuse to use a phone with verizon software on it since I do work for Verizon and I have seen what this software is really for. Thanks for the concern but its SUPER easy, I ask all the questions so I don't get hit with anything later I did not plan on, I have never bricked a device yet, not even a soft brick... and I don't plan to.
StoneComputers said:
Like I said I've done this a bunch of times, but I was asking since my firmware was A BETA unit and I wanted to make sure it was compatible with the same methods shown on this site. When I wrote this I did not read anything about the Note 3 yet and thats where the safe strap question came from... I wasnt going to read all the forms on it to find out I needed something totally different in the way of rooting or files.
As for making it a paperweight YES it would be a BETTER paperweight then full of Verizon Bloatware I refuse to use a phone with verizon software on it since I do work for Verizon and I have seen what this software is really for. Thanks for the concern but its SUPER easy, I ask all the questions so I don't get hit with anything later I did not plan on, I have never bricked a device yet, not even a soft brick... and I don't plan to.
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so my friend what did you do? Can you root and install roms and that kind of stuff?
radhames562 said:
so my friend what did you do? Can you root and install roms and that kind of stuff?
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not yet... I cant get a clear method to install this update... my device is not only on the beta firmware verizon and Samsung don't recognize my phone as a phone....
Ok, we are screw up i have the same phone as you i firstly tough it was fake one :/
radhames562 said:
Ok, we are screw up i have the same phone as you i firstly tough it was fake one :/
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Wait I think I just got the easy fix!!! hold on!!! Im talking to someone thats helping me
StoneComputers said:
Wait I think I just got the easy fix!!! hold on!!! Im talking to someone thats helping me
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super easy to update it if you just want that like I do... go to http://www.sammobile.com/ and join (its free) then just enter the model then follow instructions... only do that if you just want the update and no root... if you're looking for root then follow that post the guy did up a few posts;...
here is a link http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/39274/N900VVRUDNJ6_N900VVZWDNJ6_VZW.zip/