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[Q] Root for S4 i337 MK2?

Does anyone know if there's a legit way to root s4 i337 MK2? I keep getting conflicting info.

I tried Kingo Root yesterday. So far it seems to be working great. During the process, I received several pop ups to install software that was considered potentially harmful. I cancelled each install and was still able to gain successful root. While prices was simple and took about 5 minutes.
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Embonpoint said:
I tried Kingo Root yesterday. So far it seems to be working great. During the process, I received several pop ups to install software that was considered potentially harmful. I cancelled each install and was still able to gain successful root. While prices was simple and took about 5 minutes.
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This is a paid service?

Embonpoint said:
I tried Kingo Root yesterday. So far it seems to be working great. During the process, I received several pop ups to install software that was considered potentially harmful. I cancelled each install and was still able to gain successful root. While prices was simple and took about 5 minutes.
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Ok I don't see i337 supported, which model did you choose?

root!
i just used this and it worked! THANK YOU VERY MUCH IM SUPER EXCITED ABOUT BEING ROOTED:laugh:

rightcue805 said:
i just used this and it worked! THANK YOU VERY MUCH IM SUPER EXCITED ABOUT BEING ROOTED:laugh:
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What did you use? I don't see a link or anything else

Embonpoint said:
I tried Kingo Root yesterday. So far it seems to be working great. During the process, I received several pop ups to install software that was considered potentially harmful. I cancelled each install and was still able to gain successful root. While prices was simple and took about 5 minutes.
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In the mf3 thread they said kingo is not recommended. Is there a reason it's not? I used kingo on mf3 and if it works on mk2 without problems I'd like to use again as I don't need custom recovery or roms. But I'm afraid of att updating again and it screwing my phone,

At one point, it had malicious code in it that grabbed personal data.
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HiTideBlastoise said:
At one point, it had malicious code in it that grabbed personal data.
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So again, is there a safe way to root my i337 with MK2? Running 4.3

HiTideBlastoise said:
At one point, it had malicious code in it that grabbed personal data.
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Jeesh. It worked so well too. Wish it could be reversed engineered to see what they did to root.

To answer your question, No there is no verified safe method to root MK2 if you are not already rooted prior to update.

joeybear23 said:
To answer your question, No there is no verified safe method to root MK2 if you are not already rooted prior to update.
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Do you know if anyone is working on a root for this update?

Kingo works for MK2. I can confirm it worked with no added instability or apparent issues on the 2 I337 devices I've messed with. But is it reliable? Well, it does send your IMEI to a Chinese server for some unknown reason. You can try Vroot if you want but it's definitely not as 'user friendly' if you catch my drift.

fnkyscotty said:
Do you know if anyone is working on a root for this update?
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So this definitely works? Now I've never had it rooted so this would be a first time root. Can you post a link
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fnkyscotty said:
Do you know if anyone is working on a root for this update?
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I am sure somebody is... not me though.

fnkyscotty said:
So this definitely works? Now I've never had it rooted so this would be a first time root. Can you post a link
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XDA evidently considers Kingo malware, so no link from here. But just type "kingo galaxy s4 root" into Google and it should be the top result. Their website states that it is for the i9500, but it has been confirmed for the i337. As always, USE THIS PROCEDURE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

We have a safe new root method if you guys want to try it. This is confirmed working on the VZW S4 but should work for you guys too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48392009
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Can anyone confirm whether or not this works on i337?

Surge1223 said:
We have a safe new root method if you guys want to try it. This is confirmed working on the VZW S4 but should work for you guys too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48392009
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I'm AT&T who is willing to test?
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fnkyscotty said:
I'm AT&T who is willing to test?
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I'm trying to get it to work im on MK2 stock....I'm at work though so i'll report back if I get it done.

Best way to return to complete stock

Hello again everyone =)
I want to return to my carrier's stock rom and get the stock recovery, unroot and everything
How do i do that?
Current phone specs:
CyanogenMod 11
Twrp recovery 2.7.0.0
Rooted using ioroot25
I got a backup i did before flashing the custom rom using twrp 2.6.3.3, if it helps in any way =\
Thanks in advance =)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
I just got done using the TOT method on my Verizon G2 with success.

detonation said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
I just got done using the TOT method on my Verizon G2 with success.
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Thanks for the quick comment =)
The methods you mentioned above seem fine, but isnt restoring my nand backup(backed up on a stock rom) and flashing a stock rec, then unrooting is the simplest way?
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iosheriko said:
Thanks for the quick comment =)
The methods you mentioned above seem fine, but isnt restoring my nand backup(backed up on a stock rom) and flashing a stock rec, then unrooting is the simplest way?
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No, using the TOT method is the simplest and quickest way. Takes all of about 5 minutes.

mackster248 said:
No, using the TOT method is the simplest and quickest way. Takes all of about 5 minutes.
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are you sure that is the best method for the international model?
i have the 16GB model, and the download provided in the TOT section of the guide is for the french one.
should i wait for the 16gb kdz file from my country(israel)or flash the french one(i need hebrew stock)?

iosheriko said:
are you sure that is the best method for the international model?
i have the 16GB model, and the download provided in the TOT section of the guide is for the french one.
should i wait for the 16gb kdz file from my country(israel)or flash the french one(i need hebrew stock)?
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If you want you can try the "Method 2" version in that thread. I've used that as well and it was very painless.

mackster248 said:
If you want you can try the "Method 2" version in that thread. I've used that as well and it was very painless.
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I might try it in a few days when the official 4.4.2 update gets released here.
Just so i would know, will restoring my backup(it is stock 4.2.2, i'm currently on cm11 4.4.2), flashing a stock rec and unrooting work?and if it will, will it bring back OTA?
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iosheriko said:
I might try it in a few days when the official 4.4.2 update gets released here.
Just so i would know, will restoring my backup(it is stock 4.2.2, i'm currently on cm11 4.4.2), flashing a stock rec and unrooting work?and if it will, will it bring back OTA?
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I honestly don't know, I don't even know if there's a file you can flash that restores it to stock recovery. Using the TOT or Method 2 is essentially a file that restores it to stock ROM and stock recovery, so that's the only way I would know. But I supposed you're more than welcome to try it and see if that works.

mackster248 said:
I honestly don't know, I don't even know if there's a file you can flash that restores it to stock recovery. Using the TOT or Method 2 is essentially a file that restores it to stock ROM and stock recovery, so that's the only way I would know. But I supposed you're more than welcome to try it and see if that works.
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Ok got it
I'll try flashing the european kitkat rom, can you use any of the firmware files in the storagecow site work for method 2?
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iosheriko said:
Ok got it
I'll try flashing the european kitkat rom, can you use any of the firmware files in the storagecow site work for method 2?
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I'm not sure what you mean in your second statement.

mackster248 said:
I'm not sure what you mean in your second statement.
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There is this website named storagecow
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G2/Stock/
And it has many firmwares available for download. As long as i download it in kitkat version, is it ok that i download the open europe version?
edit:in the open europe D802, the file's name doesn't state if it is 16 or 32GB, or even kitkat.
is it safe to use it with method 2?
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iosheriko said:
There is this website named storagecow
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G2/Stock/
And it has many firmwares available for download. As long as i download it in kitkat version, is it ok that i download the open europe version?
edit:in the open europe D802, the file's name doesn't state if it is 16 or 32GB, or even kitkat.
is it safe to use it with method 2?
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Just make sure you're using the correct kdz for your device, do not flash another device's kdz file. So only download the version that's your phone.

mackster248 said:
Just make sure you're using the correct kdz for your device, do not flash another device's kdz file. So only download the version that's your phone.
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Alright, and doing method 2 will give me back stock rec? I'm kinda aiming to get my OTA back
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iosheriko said:
Alright, and doing method 2 will give me back stock rec? I'm kinda aiming to get my OTA back
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Correct, it puts your phone to bone stock.

mackster248 said:
Correct, it puts your phone to bone stock.
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Ok then, ill wait until my carrier gets the 4.4.2 update, then use method 2 on it.
Tyvm for all the help, your'e great :thumbup:
Edit:when using R&D test tool to flash, do i need to get the phone off/download mode before using it or it can just stay on?
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iosheriko said:
Ok then, ill wait until my carrier gets the 4.4.2 update, then use method 2 on it.
Tyvm for all the help, your'e great :thumbup:
Edit:when using R&D test tool to flash, do i need to get the phone off/download mode before using it or it can just stay on?
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When you're ready to use the flash tool, plug your phone in while it's in download mode.

iosheriko said:
Hello again everyone =)
I want to return to my carrier's stock rom and get the stock recovery, unroot and everything
How do i do that?
Current phone specs:
CyanogenMod 11
Twrp recovery 2.7.0.0
Rooted using ioroot25
I got a backup i did before flashing the custom rom using twrp 2.6.3.3, if it helps in any way =\
Thanks in advance =)
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I dont know if youve been helped. dont have time to read through all posts but here is how to go back to stock just follow directions exactly.
link

mackster248 said:
When you're ready to use the flash tool, plug your phone in while it's in download mode.
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Ok, let me ask one last (kinda dumb) question.
Will the netherlands open 4.4.2 kdz work with all carriers? Or i have to get carrier specific?
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iosheriko said:
Ok, let me ask one last (kinda dumb) question.
Will the netherlands open 4.4.2 kdz work with all carriers? Or i have to get carrier specific?
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Ummmm, well it to be honest I don't know. But I wouldn't risk flashing another phone's firmware. If you'd like, click the link the guy above me posted and as that question there. People in that thread, especially @hyelton, are very helpful.

mackster248 said:
Ummmm, well it to be honest I don't know. But I wouldn't risk flashing another phone's firmware. If you'd like, click the link the guy above me posted and as that question there. People in that thread, especially @hyelton, are very helpful.
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Just in case i flash the wrong kdz, can i do the same proccess just with another file and get better results?
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[Q] Accidentally installed VZ firmware (i think) on ATT (SGH-i337)

HI everyone. I think i accidentally installed the wrong firmware on my att sgh-i337 GS4. I'm not positive but that's what I think will happen. Appears that it is not rooted as I ODIN keeps failing. Also wireless does not work so I cannot get any internet connection to work. I just want to get back to ANYTHING usable. KIES does not see my device. Please help me get back to anything. I was trying to help a friend with his phone and ended up in this state so I want to get it back to him working in anyway. I've done a few of these and never had this much trouble. Help please. Thanks.

Just flash the correct firmware in Odin. Do you know what firmware version the device was on?
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jd1639 said:
Just flash the correct firmware in Odin. Do you know what firmware version the device was on?
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Right. I've been trying to do this. Whenever I do that ODIN says "AUTH FAIL" Originally i was on ATT Stock 4.4.2. Thank you for your reply. Very much appreciated.

fuzzyreets said:
Right. I've been trying to do this. Whenever I do that ODIN says "AUTH FAIL" Originally i was on ATT Stock 4.4.2. Thank you for your reply. Very much appreciated.
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Are you flashing the nb1 tar file
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jd1639 said:
Are you flashing the nb1 tar file
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Not sure. I have one that I thought was correct from the other day when I started this mess. Can you tell me where to get the appropriate file?

fuzzyreets said:
Not sure. I have one that I thought was correct from the other day when I started this mess. Can you tell me where to get the appropriate file?
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Look in the general forum, index all things att......
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jd1639 said:
Look in the general forum, index all things att......
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Okay. Is this correct? I was going to use the "rootable" one...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223
Thanks again for the help.

fuzzyreets said:
Okay. Is this correct? I was going to use the "rootable" one...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223
Thanks again for the help.
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Yes, that should work
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jd1639 said:
Yes, that should work
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Cool. Thank you.

jd1639 said:
Yes, that should work
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Awesome! Fixed! Thank you a million. Now, what's the proper way to root this device at this point? I spent at least an hour reading about how to root the sgh-i337 with 4.4.2 which it appears this phone is now running. I don't want to go through that mess again. If you could provide me this step now I would really appreciate it. Again, can't thank you enough.

fuzzyreets said:
Awesome! Fixed! Thank you a million. Now, what's the proper way to root this device at this point? I spent at least an hour reading about how to root the sgh-i337 with 4.4.2 which it appears this phone is now running. I don't want to go through that mess again. If you could provide me this step now I would really appreciate it. Again, can't thank you enough.
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Use towel root by geohot. Just Google it
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jd1639 said:
Use towel root by geohot. Just Google it
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Okay I will try that again. I did use that first last time and it would appear rooted based on the root checker app then I would reboot and it would say it's not rooted. Additionally things that required root said the phone wasn't rooted.

fuzzyreets said:
Okay I will try that again. I did use that first last time and it would appear rooted based on the root checker app then I would reboot and it would say it's not rooted. Additionally things that required root said the phone wasn't rooted.
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Also getting tons of unauthorized actions messages...

fuzzyreets said:
Also getting tons of unauthorized actions messages...
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Again see the index, all things at&t.... You should do the update to nc1 before rooting with towel root
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jd1639 said:
Again see the index, all things at&t.... You should do the update to nc1 before rooting with towel root
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I know I"m killing you here but i'm treading lightly based on my last experience. The NC1 update I found is only 20mb. Not a full build obviously. The thread says this:
"irst you need to odin back to stock NB1, and then flash the NC1 update in stock recovery.
NC1 update zip can be found here.
https://mega.co.nz/#!L55B1DoI!uALQRe...BBQgwT-wfC6ByY"
Not sure how to do that at htis point. Thanks.

fuzzyreets said:
I know I"m killing you here but i'm treading lightly based on my last experience. The NC1 update I found is only 20mb. Not a full build obviously. The thread says this:
"irst you need to odin back to stock NB1, and then flash the NC1 update in stock recovery.
NC1 update zip can be found here.
https://mega.co.nz/#!L55B1DoI!uALQRe...BBQgwT-wfC6ByY"
Not sure how to do that at htis point. Thanks.
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Also..yes trying to figure it out based on "Post 3" as indicated but I'm not totally sure where i'm coming from or where I'm going...

How do I perform system update without losing root?

Galaxy S5 Verizon
My device is rooted. I am not using any ROM. How do I perform a safe and easy system update to 4.4.4 without losing my root?

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Galaxy S5 Verizon
My device is rooted. I am not using any ROM. How do I perform a safe and easy system update to 4.4.4 without losing my root?
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Not sure what you are looking to gain from updating. I've been told adding mods as you like to mock update, as oppose to taking the update and losing root because of the patched exploit is the better way to go.

kprice8 said:
Not sure what you are looking to gain from updating. I've been told adding mods as you like to mock update, as oppose to taking the update and losing root because of the patched exploit is the better way to go.
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I just wanted to update just to update.

xazilizax said:
I just wanted to update just to update.
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If you do, wave good bye to root.

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If you do, wave good bye to root.
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Could you Odin back to ANCG?
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eragon5779 said:
Could you Odin back to ANCG?
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Nope, locked bootloader prevents changing the kernel, so once you upgrade that's it.
To the OP: 4.4.4 for the Verizon S5 isn't even out yet.
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Nope, locked bootloader prevents changing the kernel, so once you upgrade that's it.
To the OP: 4.4.4 for the Verizon S5 isn't even out yet.
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Okay. Wasn't sure.
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xazilizax said:
I just wanted to update just to update.
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I saw a question just like this about a month ago and one the replies was something like this... " if you people out there want the new stuff just to be running NEW, you shouldn't even be rooted because you don't really understand the value of it. You don't even appreciate it." You should be happy, as it is, with the fact that that there are at least 5 Custom Rom's out there AND all you had to do was sideload an apk. Updates are not necessarily stable OR really add anything...usually just a patch for those that are too eager for "New", so you can't be rooted.
Why do you think there are OTA blockers on these Rom's? For a reason. It's just too easy now. You didn't even have to plug your phone into your PC and execute a console exe like for the S2. Some of us actually had to wait patiently for like a month just hoping for a developer to find an exploit! :SMH:
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(HELP) Accidentaly Deleted Hiddenmenu.apk

Hi, i accidentaly deleted my Hiddenmenu.apk trying to manually debloat it what can i do to get it back and getting it to work the way it supposed to be?.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-i337
Rooted, Unlocked
KitKat 4.4.2 NC1(nb1 downgrade to mk2 updated nb1 keeproot and then nb1 keeproot to nc1)

Must have been a hell of an accident. You can either hope someone will up load a copy of the apk and install it. Or, Odin and start all over.
Next time use titanium backup and just freeze the apk's until you're sure they aren't needed.
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jd1639 said:
Must have been a hell of an accident. You can either hope someone will up load a copy of the apk and install it. Or, Odin and start all over.
Next time use titanium backup and just freeze the apk's until you're sure they aren't needed.
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Yeah, i dont wanna start all over again .

fruiz513 said:
Yeah, i dont wanna start all over again .
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You're other option is to download the stock firmware, extract it and then use ext4_unpacker to pull the apk out of the system image
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You're other option is to download the stock firmware, extract it and then use ext4_unpacker to pull the apk out of the system image
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yeah i downloaded the apk found it but i cant seem to get it working

fruiz513 said:
yeah i downloaded the apk found it but i cant seem to get it working
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Did you put it in /system/app and then change the permissions to rw-r-r?
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jd1639 said:
Did you put it in /system/app and then change the permissions to rw-r-r?
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yes i did it with Es File Explorer I downloaded rootexplorer and went into the folder and the apk wasnt there I copied it again and reeboted and nothing. Is the apk case sensitive?

fruiz513 said:
yes i did it with Es File Explorer I downloaded rootexplorer and went into the folder and the apk wasnt there I copied it again and reeboted and nothing. Is the apk case sensitive?
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It shouldn't matter. Where did you get the apk from? Is it for the i337?

jd1639 said:
It shouldn't matter. Where did you get the apk from? Is it for the i337?
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567713769

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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567713769
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Looks like that should work. I don't know what to tell you now.
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jd1639 said:
Looks like that should work. I don't know what to tell you now.
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yeah thanks anyway i think im gonna go back to nb1 and start all over again

now I downgraded to mk2 to upgrade and keep root when I try to upgrade to nb1 keep root, it stays frozen at the att splash logo
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jd1639 said:
Looks like that should work. I don't know what to tell you now.
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this worked for me, i was getting stuck and the splash logo when i tried to upgrade from mk2 to nb1 keeproot all i did was flash stock nb1 full odin and then upgrade it in setting update, and rooted with towelroot