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Rogers galaxy s4 (SGH-I337M)

hey guys, how do i root a galaxy s4 (SGH-I337M) from rogers running 4.3 MK6?

Try cf auto root suppose to work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800

zild8 said:
Try cf auto root suppose to work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
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thanks bro it worked, which rom are you on n can u send me the link also or do the at&t roms work as well?

i use omega v15 for now and i love it ,they just release v 16,i always flash rom from i9505,dont use i9500 rom its different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
You also will need to flash a recovery like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322682
Dont use the loky version its for att

zild8 said:
i use omega v15 for now and i love it ,they just release v 16,i always flash rom from i9505,dont use i9500 rom its different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
You also will need to flash a recovery like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322682
Dont use the loky version its for att
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What's a good lightweight, no bloat TW rom? I noticed Omega has a lot of additional features, which I would never use like the Xposed framework.
I was thinking of going with Goldeneye, but not sure if it has been updated to support I337M again.

WarbyParker said:
What's a good lightweight, no bloat TW rom? I noticed Omega has a lot of additional features, which I would never use like the Xposed framework.
I was thinking of going with Goldeneye, but not sure if it has been updated to support I337M again.
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same here ..

you should try xposed framework ,and wanam xposed .There a lot of xposed module and i can costumize touchwiz like i want,like maximize widget,wich allow me to click on a notification without having to unlock.For shure its a personnal choice.
But in omega you can choose the app that you want ,if you dont want xposed just unselect it ,it use aroma installer when you flash it,you can remove a lot of apps

dajj said:
same here ..
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Goldeneye never lost compatibility with our phones, so not sure what kind of support you expect or require.? IB4STiD simply requested not to complain from Canadian side for known problems, like lack of 4.3 modem for our phone, which we now got.
Simply flash Canadian compatible third party kernel, (one without knox) after flashing goldeneye, that's it.
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Idan73 said:
Goldeneye never lost compatibility with our phones, so
Simply flash Canadian compatible third party kernel, (one without knox) after flashing goldeneye, that's it.
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Could you add the kernel link.
Thank you a lot.
EDIT: Do you mean the kernel in step 6 in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47819176&postcount=9322

It's in GE thread, first post, Canadian fix. Guess iB4STiD opened it up for us again.
But basically go to original development and whichever tw kernel you pick, follow the links to Canadian or T-Mobile compatible version. Kernel makers usually describe whether we have our own or we should use T-Mobile one
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zild8 said:
i use omega v15 for now and i love it ,they just release v 16,i always flash rom from i9505,dont use i9500 rom its different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
You also will need to flash a recovery like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322682
Dont use the loky version its for att
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So, as I understand, we absolutely need this Advanced CWM recovery if we are running MK6.
We can't use standard CWM or TWRP recovery?

Bleedos said:
So, as I understand, we absolutely need this Advanced CWM recovery if we are running MK6.
We can't use standard CWM or TWRP recovery?
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From what I gather, we can use CWM or TWRP, it just blows the Knox counter and warranty is void. Which is why cf-auto-root can still root, and why u can just throw rom manager on to install cwm (then remove, dont install roms with rom manager). This is only for MK6 (rogers/canadian). I would try a cwm or twrp, and just use cf-auto root to reinstall the stock recovery with odin if you run into problems.
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dajj said:
Could you add the kernel link.
Thank you a lot.
EDIT: Do you mean the kernel in step 6 in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47819176&postcount=9322
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This is only relevant for GE versions 13/14. The latest is GE15. As already explained, just follow steps in 1st post. There is a section called 'Canadian install guide', can't miss it. The fix you flash after the rom is the kernel for our baseband (Step A). Easy as pie. Step B is optional, changes network icons from default to whatever your carrier uses (e.g., 4G to LTE).
I would recommend creating a backup of stock once rooted before flashing custom roms. Not sure if there's ever going to be a fix for resetting knox, but traditionally it was a good idea to have this in case you ever want to revert back to stock and unroot. Also backup EFS to be safe, for more info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546. I personally had to use an app for that after updating, knox kept preventing me from connecting to the program but that was when OTA was launched, might work for you.

azuziel said:
From what I gather, we can use CWM or TWRP, it just blows the Knox counter and warranty is void. Which is why cf-auto-root can still root, and why u can just throw rom manager on to install cwm (then remove, dont install roms with rom manager). This is only for MK6 (rogers/canadian). I would try a cwm or twrp, and just use cf-auto root to reinstall the stock recovery with odin if you run into problems.
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FYI I did it the easy way using the Cyanogen Installer.
Ended with CM10.2 and CWM 6.0.4.4.
Then I flashed CWM Touch 6.0.4.4 from CWM. Downloaded TWRP but did not try it.

mafioso345 said:
thanks bro it worked, which rom are you on n can u send me the link also or do the at&t roms work as well?
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Chaeck out this ROM. Nice and light. Quick with great battery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537495

help me modify my galaxy s4 to make it work on wind
zild8 said:
i use omega v15 for now and i love it ,they just release v 16,i always flash rom from i9505,dont use i9500 rom its different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
You also will need to flash a recovery like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322682
Dont use the loky version its for att
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Hey, i'm new to XDA and i was just wondering if you know how to modify Galaxy S4, Canadian version (SGH-I337M) to make it work on WIND or you might know someone who can help me through this, phone was offically with rogers but now its unlocked and running android 4.3 on it, ill be really greatful if you could help me. waiting for your reply.
Thanks

[Q] No Root, Custom recovery and Odin Problems

Hello All!
I just bought a Galaxy S4 Active in Mexico (SGH-i537), is running android 4.3 with baseband i537UBUAMF1 and untill now I can find how to root my phone or install a custom room because Odin sents error when I try to flash 4.4.2 or a downgrade 4.2.2, also I tryed in differents PCs in order to avoid the common problem of the drivers.
Anyone knows what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks In Advance

What root method have you tried? Try saferoot, dint know if it works on the active though
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jd1639 said:
What root method have you tried? Try saferoot, dint know if it works on the active though
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Saferoot says the phone is not supported, also tryed with vroot and lokifyed

ViciousCC said:
Saferoot says the phone is not supported, also tryed with vroot and lokifyed
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Kingo root is another option
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jd1639 said:
Kingo root is another option
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CF autoroot was the solution!!! If you know how can I install the custom recovery I'll be glad to close this topic
Regards

ViciousCC said:
CF autoroot was the solution!!! If you know how can I install the custom recovery I'll be glad to close this topic
Regards
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Cool, that means you bootloader isn't locked. Download goo manager from the play store and it should put twrp on your device
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jd1639 said:
Cool, that means you bootloader isn't locked. Download goo manager from the play store and it should put twrp on your device
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Goo manager did not find any recovery or custom rom, another idea?

ViciousCC said:
Goo manager did not find any recovery or custom rom, another idea?
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You could try rom manager it'll try to put cwm on
Edit, it looks like you need to use safestrap. See this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563991
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jd1639 said:
You could try rom manager it'll try to put cwm on
Edit, it looks like you need to use safestrap. See this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563991
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You sure?
It says "DOWNLOADS:
CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE USING AN AT&T SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 (NOT THE ACTIVE MODEL)"
My phone is the active model

ViciousCC said:
You sure?
It says "DOWNLOADS:
CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE USING AN AT&T SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 (NOT THE ACTIVE MODEL)"
My phone is the active model
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I'm not sure. I don't know the active well at all
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jd1639 said:
I'm not sure. I don't know the active well at all
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Well I was reading and safestrap have limited funtion about what rom can be flashed... I have only two questions
Is possible to unlock my bootloader (running 4.3) for installing roms with custom kernel ?
Or any way to flash a stock rom without carrier stuff (drebranded)
BR

ViciousCC said:
Well I was reading and safestrap have limited funtion about what rom can be flashed... I have only two questions
Is possible to unlock my bootloader (running 4.3) for installing roms with custom kernel ?
Or any way to flash a stock rom without carrier stuff (drebranded)
BR
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Well I don't know the active and can only go by what I know of the i337. You're probably on ml3 firmware. The bootloader is probably locked and you can't unlock it. So safestrap is your only option. You'll be able to flash tw based roms only. There may be debloated roms available but you'll have to find those. Try googling i537 roms xda
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jd1639 said:
Well I don't know the active and can only go by what I know of the i337. You're probably on ml3 firmware. The bootloader is probably locked and you can't unlock it. So safestrap is your only option. You'll be able to flash tw based roms only. There may be debloated roms available but you'll have to find those. Try googling i537 roms xda
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Thanks!!!!

[Q] Installing ROMs on Galaxy S4 I337

Hey guys, I'm new here and I've tried a lot of things to try and install a ROM (AICP ROM to be exact) but I came up with nothing. Anyone mind helping me out here?
This is what I'm running:

sympathizer said:
Hey guys, I'm new here and I've tried a lot of things to try and install a ROM (AICP ROM to be exact) but I came up with nothing. Anyone mind helping me out here?
This is what I'm running:
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52905032
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netomel said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52905032
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Thanks for the reply dude. Oh wells

sympathizer said:
Thanks for the reply dude. Oh wells
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Try this process to root and install alternate TouchWiz roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52845548
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netomel said:
Try this process to root and install alternate TouchWiz roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52845548
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I already tried that dude, my phone is completely rooted.

sympathizer said:
I already tried that dude, my phone is completely rooted.
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Off to a good start then. Install safestrap 3.72 if you haven't already.
Here's a quick rough guide on how to get a custom rom working (switch PurifieD with whatever you'd like to use, note you are limited to TouchWiz. A list of 'confirmed' working roms can be found here, but note if they mess with the kernel there may be Knox 0x1)
Install and boot into Safestrap 3.72, flash PurifieD (wipe not necessary)
If you wish to keep Knox happy with 0x0, do not let PurifieD modify the kernel during the Aroma installer when it asks
Flash an i337 build.prop in order to get 4G LTE working again (you have service without this, but this lets you access LTE again) (you can find this here!)
Flash the WiFi module in order to get wifi working again (WiFi will NOT work unless you flash this) (you can find this here!)
(Optional, I had to do this as I had issues with keeping root on PurifieD, though you might not!) Flash SuperSU again (you can find this here!

Rhymey said:
Off to a good start then. Install safestrap 3.72 if you haven't already.
Here's a quick rough guide on how to get a custom rom working (switch PurifieD with whatever you'd like to use, note you are limited to TouchWiz. A list of 'confirmed' working roms can be found here, but note if they mess with the kernel there may be Knox 0x1)
Install and boot into Safestrap 3.72, flash PurifieD (wipe not necessary)
If you wish to keep Knox happy with 0x0, do not let PurifieD modify the kernel during the Aroma installer when it asks
Flash an i337 build.prop in order to get 4G LTE working again (you have service without this, but this lets you access LTE again) (you can find this here!)
Flash the WiFi module in order to get wifi working again (WiFi will NOT work unless you flash this) (you can find this here!)
(Optional, I had to do this as I had issues with keeping root on PurifieD, though you might not!) Flash SuperSU again (you can find this here!
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This works for the AT&T Galaxy S4 as well bro?

sympathizer said:
This works for the AT&T Galaxy S4 as well bro?
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Yes sir! I'm running PurifieD on my ATT S4 right now. Just keep in mind you won't have LTE unless you flash that build.prop and no wifi unless you flash that module.

Rhymey said:
Yes sir! I'm running PurifieD on my ATT S4 right now. Just keep in mind you won't have LTE unless you flash that build.prop and no wifi unless you flash that module.
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Alright man, thank you! I'll try installing it and let you know if I get any trouble!! :laugh:

Rhymey said:
Yes sir! I'm running PurifieD on my ATT S4 right now. Just keep in mind you won't have LTE unless you flash that build.prop and no wifi unless you flash that module.
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Hey dude, it says that I'm completely unrooted. I don't know how to flash it if I can't boot into recovery via SafeStrap.

sympathizer said:
Hey dude, it says that I'm completely unrooted. I don't know how to flash it if I can't boot into recovery via SafeStrap.
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Yup, that's the problem I was having. You have to downgrade to MK2 again, root using whatever you prefer, and start over but this time after flashing the ROM, immediately flash SuperSU (i linked it in my other post).

Rhymey said:
Yup, that's the problem I was having. You have to downgrade to MK2 again, root using whatever you prefer, and start over but this time after flashing the ROM, immediately flash SuperSU (i linked it in my other post).
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The Wifi doesn't work, even though I flashed the appropriate zip. Any ideas as to why?

sympathizer said:
The Wifi doesn't work, even though I flashed the appropriate zip. Any ideas as to why?
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Uhm. Go into download mode and flash NC1s modem? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496517
Alternatively try reflashing the NC1 modules again. If you dirty flashed that might've been the issue too, as when I initially tried to flash purified i know mine wouldn't work until i wiped

[Q] Geohot's towelroot, what to do next?

Source:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
so i just tried this out. went a lot smoother than i expected. but now i'm kinda scared to do anything else/further.
i was already "rooted" from following this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
am i now able to use ROM Manager or Goo Manager and install custom recoveries?
has anyone already done so and flashed an AOSP-based ROM?
edit: just read over in the General Discussion area...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783335
i guess i didn't have to use this method since i was already rooted. but still only able to use SafeStrap Recovery. and still only able to flash TW-based ROMs.
does this root method allow for hopefully access to unlocked bootloaders though?

I just used this method as well and it seemed to work. It at least was marked as root in Titanium Backup, which is what I used to remove the bloat apps.
Btw I am on the I337M.
I've been having a lot of terrible reception on this phone, mobile network constantly dropping. My original I337 was fantastic (RIP). Maybe I should try a new modem?

AkiriXx said:
I've been having a lot of terrible reception on this phone, mobile network constantly dropping. My original I337 was fantastic (RIP). Maybe I should try a new modem?
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can modems even be flashed in SafeStrap? i'm so new to this kind of custom recovery. i don't want to flash anything in there.

mrhomiec said:
can modems even be flashed in SafeStrap? i'm so new to this kind of custom recovery. i don't want to flash anything in there.
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You can not use rom our goo manager. Safestrap is still the only recovery you can use
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jd1639 said:
You can not use rom our goo manager. Safestrap is still the only recovery you can use
Edit, modems can be flashed in ss
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jd1639 said:
You can not use rom our goo manager. Safestrap is still the only recovery you can use
Edit, modems can be flashed in ss
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i did not know SafeStrap could flash modems.
and i don't know why i thought root = unlocked bootloader. i should definitely have known better. here's hoping to unlocked bootloader soon though!

mrhomiec said:
i did not know SafeStrap could flash modems.
and i don't know why i thought root = unlocked bootloader. i should definitely have known better. here's hoping to unlocked bootloader soon though!
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Safestrap can flash modems and Touchwiz based Roms. It CANNOT flash kernels. You can check out my modem thread there is some notes about how to flash modems with safestrap.
Root does not equal unlocked bootloader. Even on the first ATT S4's that use the Loki bootloader bypass the locked bootloader is still locked. It is just bypassed and allows for real recoveries that are able to flash ANYTHING.
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Battery Drain galaxy s4 att

Ever since I got the KitKat 4.4.4 update my battery has been draining, and I'm not going to get a new battery because I've only had this phone for a short time[emoji27]

Give it a few days, it should improve. If not, you may want to root and install the Greenify app from the Play Store.

StoneyJSG said:
Give it a few days, it should improve. If not, you may want to root and installed the Greenify app from the Play Store.
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I'll try it, and I'm also going to get cm 12 on it since it's taking Samsung a long time to update it

itzdajosh said:
I'll try it, and I'm also going to get cm 12 on it since it's taking Samsung a long time to update it
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If you have the at&t sgh-i337 and it's on Android 4.4.4, then you won't be able to install cm 12 due to the locked bootloader. You're only able to boot TW based roms from Safe Strap.

No your right and wrong because twrp recovery already has Loki built into it..

itzdajosh said:
No your right and wrong because twrp recovery already has Loki built into it..
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no, he's right. no twrp for you
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jd1639 said:
no, he's right. no twrp for you
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Go to twrps website and click recovery for jflteatt and look at device specific issues and it clearly states that "our images are already modified with Loki"

itzdajosh said:
Go to twrps website and click recovery for jflteatt and look at device specific issues and it clearly states that "our images are already modified with Loki"
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If you have mdl firmware, yes. But you don't. Safestrap is the only recovery that's going to work and no, cm. Trust me
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itzdajosh said:
No your right and wrong because twrp recovery already has Loki built into it..
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itzdajosh said:
Go to twrps website and click recovery for jflteatt and look at device specific issues and it clearly states that "our images are already modified with Loki"
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LOKI will only work on the MDL firmware running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. You're on 4.4.4 so LOKI won't work. Go ahead and try, it will fail.

Oh well I'll just be stuck like this but I'll try to find a way how to make it work

itzdajosh said:
Oh well I'll just be stuck like this but I'll try to find a way how to make it work
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Good luck and remember Odin, you'll need it.
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So your saying that Odin will be able to flash cm12 without Loki? And dose Loki work on 4.4.4??

itzdajosh said:
So your saying that Odin will be able to flash cm12 without Loki? And dose Loki work on 4.4.4??
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no, I'm saying trying to flash twrp and/or cm and you'll probably need Odin
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Why?? If wwjoshdew made a video on how to root and install a custom recovery on all Qualcomm variants for example jflteatt he didn't say anything about KitKat wouldn't work with Loki...

itzdajosh said:
Why?? If wwjoshdew made a video on how to root and install a custom recovery on all Qualcomm variants for example jflteatt he didn't say anything about KitKat wouldn't work with Loki...
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Trust us dude, LOKI won't work on Android 4.4.4 on the sgh-i337. It was a bootloader bypass that was patched when the mk2 firmware OTA update came out. If you try flashing a custom recovery you risk bricking your phone since the bootloader is locked. The only recovery you can use is Safe Strap.
If you want CyanogenMOD or any other roms of the alike such as AOSP based roms, you will need a at&t Galaxy S3 or an international S4 or if I remember right a sprint or t-mobile S4, (don't quote me on though) they have unlocked bootloaders as far as I know.

StoneyJSG said:
Trust us dude, LOKI won't work on Android 4.4.4 on the sgh-i337. It was a bootloader bypass that was patched when the mk2 firmware OTA update came out. If you try flashing a custom recovery you risk bricking your phone since the bootloader is locked. The only recovery you can use is Safe Strap.
If you want CyanogenMOD or any other roms of the alike such as AOSP based roms, you will need a Galaxy S3. It has an unlocked bootloader.
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Well alright I did a bit of research myself and you guys are right.. Thanks for the help so I wouldn't brick my galaxy s4![emoji2] I think I'm going to get the lg g2 for custom roms and stuff...
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No problemo, glad to help when I can. Thanks for the PM by the way lol.