Phone: i337 with MDL bootloader
I'm able to flash ROMs successfully and get wifi, LTE, cell signal, text messaging and to place and receive calls, but the phone app does not appear on the screen after dialing and the UI freezes for about 30-45 seconds before I'm allowed to access the drop-down menu to hit the end button. When trying to play any type of audio, the UI freezes similarly. I've tried different modems (NB1, NC1, NI1, MDL) and different roms (Hyperdrive RLS19, Goldeneye 43, GoogleExperience v03, SHOstock 8.1) and all have the same problem.
The one thing that was different from other ROMs was the Viper audio driver in Hyperdrive, but I assume the dozen or so erase/reflashes would have wiped that out. Has anyone ever experienced this? Thank you for your help.
I forgot to mention that the calls made to or from this phone can't be heard on either end. There's no audio working at all on this thing. I'm getting close to flashing 100% stock and losing the MDL bootloader as the phone is worthless as is. Any ideas?
Marking this as resolved. While I never did get root cause... to resolve, I took the following steps.
Go to Sam Mobile to download the MDL ODIN flashable firmware.
Flash firmware only (no PIT file or anything) using ODIN 3.09
If your phone hangs on the AT&T logo (as mine did), boot into recovery by holding volume up and the power button, then release the power button and continue holding the volume up button until in recovery
Don't bother setting anything up, just verify everything works and enable debugging (To enable developer options, go to "About Phone" and tap the Build 7 times. It will tell you it's working after three taps)
Go to the frequently asked questions in our forums and find a guide on rooting an MDL based phone. It was really helpful.
Load whatever Rom you'd like and Loki it if required.
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I had been having issues receiving mms messages, and after going through the steps with one of the phone reps to do ## codes. Now, whenever the phone turns on, I am presented with a black screen (where the launcher would be), and then I can't launch any applications. I can still navigate through the settings menu.
I tried downloading the SPR-L720VPUAMF9-20130626162512 file firmware that is posted in the general section, but this didn't seem to actually fix my problem. As I still can't activate the phone on the network, and I can't boot into the launcher.
I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out with this. I think the next one I will try will be the rooted deodex from crawlj. But I do need some help, either to get the entire phone back to stock (or stock w/ root) or just to get it to activate on the sprint network at the moment.
I was able to get the phone booting, but am still unable to get the phone to activate on the network. It shows up as custom under Settings > About Device > Status, and if I boot into Odin mode, it shows as custom for everything, even though I have installed the stock recovery, kernel, modem, etc.
slixzen said:
I had been having issues receiving mms messages, and after going through the steps with one of the phone reps to do ## codes. Now, whenever the phone turns on, I am presented with a black screen (where the launcher would be), and then I can't launch any applications. I can still navigate through the settings menu.
I tried downloading the SPR-L720VPUAMF9-20130626162512 file firmware that is posted in the general section, but this didn't seem to actually fix my problem. As I still can't activate the phone on the network, and I can't boot into the launcher.
I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out with this. I think the next one I will try will be the rooted deodex from crawlj. But I do need some help, either to get the entire phone back to stock (or stock w/ root) or just to get it to activate on the sprint network at the moment.
I was able to get the phone booting, but am still unable to get the phone to activate on the network. It shows up as custom under Settings > About Device > Status, and if I boot into Odin mode, it shows as custom for everything, even though I have installed the stock recovery, kernel, modem, etc.
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Try clearing your launcher data from settings (I think it's TouchWiz Launcher unless you're using a custom launcher). If that doesn't work, then you might have to use Odin to flash a factory image.
slixzen said:
I had been having issues receiving mms messages, and after going through the steps with one of the phone reps to do ## codes. Now, whenever the phone turns on, I am presented with a black screen (where the launcher would be), and then I can't launch any applications. I can still navigate through the settings menu.
I tried downloading the SPR-L720VPUAMF9-20130626162512 file firmware that is posted in the general section, but this didn't seem to actually fix my problem. As I still can't activate the phone on the network, and I can't boot into the launcher.
I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out with this. I think the next one I will try will be the rooted deodex from crawlj. But I do need some help, either to get the entire phone back to stock (or stock w/ root) or just to get it to activate on the sprint network at the moment.
I was able to get the phone booting, but am still unable to get the phone to activate on the network. It shows up as custom under Settings > About Device > Status, and if I boot into Odin mode, it shows as custom for everything, even though I have installed the stock recovery, kernel, modem, etc.
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You can probably refer to this guide. It might help!
And if you want to completely reset your phone, you can download the stock firmware here.
Then use the .tar file in Odin and go from there. You should get a fully stock Galaxy S4 (with stock recovery too)
Evening all, really looking for advice here. Lets start of with some that will probably anger the majority of you, I am a Newbie.
I have a Samsung S4 GT-I9505 on Vodaphone.
A few days ago after days of ready I decided to root the phone and install PhilZ Recovery. That all went well
I then decided to install the Omega V13 Rom and this is where the issues start.
For those over in the Development thread that I can not access yet will off seen many people saying all is good and others saying all is bad. Well I have issues, I have eventually got the Wifi sorking but I have no sound at all. Everytime I try to watch a video it errors out and restarts.
When I try to make a call it goes to the dialer, I enter the number and press call and the screen goes black however the outgoing call connects. I cant end the call as the screen is black, however if I keep pressing the home button I eventually get to the main screen.
The same happens on incoming calls, the screen just goes black and the phone vibrates due to not producing any sound.
This is what I currently have
Model Number
GT-I9505
Android Version
4.3
Baseband Version
I9505XXUEMJ5
Kernel Version
3.4.67-Google-Edition-v-10
[email protected] #1
Build Number
Omega v13.1 - XXUEMJ5
SELinux Status
Permissive
Secure Boot Status
Type : Samsung
This is what I read in the Omega thread
OisteinR said:
Regarding flashing modems with Odin.
Use the file 'GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1.tar'
1. Open Odin (3.04 or 3.07)
2. Untick 'Auto Reboot'
3. Select the .tar-file in PHONE
4. Shut down phone
5. Start phone in Download mode (Power + Vol down)
6. Connect phone
7. Press Start in Odin
8. When flashing ends, wait until the message box changes from RESET!(Blue) to PASS!(Green) This takes about 2 minutes.
If you don't wait for this, the result is more random....9. Unplug your phone and restart
10. Enjoy Omega 13.1
This works every time for me...
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thanks for the comments, however I have tried that loads of times.
I really need access to that development forum, if any mods are present please wave your magic wand.:angel:
Here's how others have fixed the issue. I still am unable to find a good solution in the development thread.
talexop said:
Sorry I just download this file.... This file needs to be installed from odin just by selecting the tar as PHONE,, and it installs both modems..
But you can try the following files as seperate files...
Modem MJ5
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23156208500212197
Wifi Fix MH1
http://d-h.st/f99
I have tried and it works... But I have the old bootloader...
If you have the new bootloader you might want to try this...(I have not tried it) Be aware that of course you will set knox to 1... BUT ONLY IF YOU HAVE ALREADY THE NEW BOOTLOADER..
Omega ROM does not include the new bootloader!
Install MJ5 modem from ODIN
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23156208500212197
Install wifi fix MJ5 from ODIN
http://d-h.st/oGp
AND!!!!
install stock kernel from CWM
http://d-h.st/83M
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Here's someone else solution.
cdyna said:
I had the no sound issue, too. Tried every method of flashig the different modems but to no avail.
What I did to fix it was flashing Mega pre-rooted Stock Rom through Odin from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
I then re-installed CWM and installed Omega 13.1 without installing any of the modems and everything seems to be working now. I don't use LTE though, so don't know if that works.
Just be aware of the KNOX problems. Mine was showing warranty void already anyway, so I didn't care. Figured it's better to lose warranty than sound...
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Hello!
I've been searching for a fix for a long while and no luck. I am unable to toggle wifi on and when inserted SIM card, no carrier network works. So apparently, there is a wifi fix something along the lines of "gogolies wifi fix" yet unfortunately, only for Verizon and certainly not after a Hyperdrive flash.
Further, SuperSU that came with Hyperdrive flash shows the message that "there is no SU binary installed and SuperSU cannot install it" which I found interesting. I'm not sure if the SuperSU app is supposed to download the binary after an initial start up.
Another interesting point is that when I do a regular shutdown (power off), it goes to the logo to shut the phone down but does not actually shut off when the screen becomes black. The LED light still stays on blue and I have to hold the power button for several seconds, which restarts the device.
Booting to stock on Safestrap, wifi works just fine and I can make emergency calls without SIM card. Both stock and Hyperdrive have the same Baseband (NB1) but I haven't a clue why it wouldn't work. Power off/restart options on stock works just fine. Further, timezone on Hyperdrive won't change.
So, what exactly is the problem with the phone? How can I approach the problem?
Cheers
Pathos1 said:
Both stock and Hyperdrive have the same Baseband (NB1) but I haven't a clue why it wouldn't work.
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The baseband is the modem firmware, and so this is normal; it doesn't mean that the rom you are using is compatible with it.
I'm trying to root my AT&T Galaxy S4 I337UCUFNJ4 on Android 4.4.4
I downloaded the I337_NC1_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 file and flashed it using Odin.
I have USB debugging enabled, it's set to allow unknown apps, and I have unchecked verify apps.
I was able to successfully flash the NC1 kernel. The phone status screen still says NJ4 but wifi has become disabled so I'm pretty sure the flash to NC1 worked (also I read that it's common for it to still say NJ4).
When I run Towelroot and click "Make It Rain" button, the phone just freezes. After a while I get a message that Towelroot is not responding. It gives me the option to wait to close Towelroot. I can't exit the app. I've rebooted and tried many times. Sometimes while it's frozen I can hold down the home button to get the list of open apps and can close it that way. Other times that doesn't even work and I have to hold the power button down until the phone shuts off.
Any thoughts on how to fix the problem or alternate ways to root the phone?
I had a different i337 in the past, I think that one might have been Android 4.4.2, and rooted it by a means different than Towelroot. I can't remember how though.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
Update:
I downloaded the I337UCUFNB1_Rootable and flashed the phone with Odin after which Towelroot ran with no problem.
I'm wondering, should I even bother trying to update back to NJ4 or just leave things the way they are?
robdawg183 said:
I'm trying to root my AT&T Galaxy S4 I337UCUFNJ4 on Android 4.4.4
I downloaded the I337_NC1_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 file and flashed it using Odin.
I have USB debugging enabled, it's set to allow unknown apps, and I have unchecked verify apps.
I was able to successfully flash the NC1 kernel. The phone status screen still says NJ4 but wifi has become disabled so I'm pretty sure the flash to NC1 worked (also I read that it's common for it to still say NJ4).
When I run Towelroot and click "Make It Rain" button, the phone just freezes. After a while I get a message that Towelroot is not responding. It gives me the option to wait to close Towelroot. I can't exit the app. I've rebooted and tried many times. Sometimes while it's frozen I can hold down the home button to get the list of open apps and can close it that way. Other times that doesn't even work and I have to hold the power button down until the phone shuts off.
Any thoughts on how to fix the problem or alternate ways to root the phone?
I had a different i337 in the past, I think that one might have been Android 4.4.2, and rooted it by a means different than Towelroot. I can't remember how though.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
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I'm looking for help in fixing one of my Samsung s4 i337m.
My first question is are all the roms, kernels, modems, ect. the same for AT&T/Bell/Rogers. I'm trying to bring it back to factory.
I was trying to downgrade to unlock my phone but realized after that I grabbed my daughters phone that was stock. (after flashing)
Now after I tried unlocking it, the touch screen stoped working, the volume buttons, power button, menu, and back buttons all work. I am now stuck on the screen where you select languages. (Swipe not working on screen everything is visable)
I have cleared the catch and personal data from the (hold power and volume up).
I then tried flashing to 5.0.1 to see if that would work this is the only ROM that does not give me the unsupported kernal message. Her phone was on 4. Something but have tried them all and they give, the message after flashing wrong kernal.
Hopefully this is enough information for some to give advise. I did read somewhere here on a fix for unresponsive touchsrceen file but I think it was for i9550 or something.
I flashed many different stock ROMs couple of modem bins tring to fix but nothing is working for me.
They are NOT the same. Find a thread that specifies it is for I337m and use the firmware from there
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Free mobile app
Ok thanks, I was a bit confused, I was using only stock i337m Roms but the where for Rogers not Bell, because they had the same file names I thought the files would be the same.