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[Q] Where can I get the stock recovery file for the i9505?

Hi again,
I was just wondering if anyone knew where I could get my hands on the stock recovery file for the Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505? I need it soon, unless flashing the stock firmware would reset the recovery to stock recovery.
I'm currently using CWM recovery.

EmmaFrost said:
Hi again,
I was just wondering if anyone knew where I could get my hands on the stock recovery file for the Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505? I need it soon, unless flashing the stock firmware would reset the recovery to stock recovery.
I'm currently using CWM recovery.
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Hi,
Look HERE
Look for the one that matches your current firmware.

OK well thanks for the link but my phone is ZHUAME1. Does that matter or can I use any stock recovery file?
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EmmaFrost said:
OK well thanks for the link but my phone is ZHUAME1. Does that matter or can I use any stock recovery file?
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Hi,
Try asking HERE

malybru said:
Hi,
Try asking HERE
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Sorry no that's just firmware. I need the stock recovery file so I replace CWM with the original stock recovery.

EmmaFrost said:
Sorry no that's just firmware. I need the stock recovery file so I replace CWM with the original stock recovery.
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Hi,
I know.
I was just suggesting that you ask in that thread if the firmware will replace your custom recovery.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
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[Q] Flashing modem. Do I need to be stock?

I want to flash the MGA modem to my phone. Was first wondering is it safe to flash the modem in odin while I have Philz recovery and foxhound rom or do I need to flash stock firmware in odin first then flash modem then re-flash Philz and rom? Thanks in advance.
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You can flash the modem anytime without going back to stock, you won't loose anything

Great thank you glad I dont have to go back to stock recovery
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[Q] I need assistance please!

I want to update my i9505 to the latest android 4.3 through Odin but I don't want the new Knox bootloader, could someone please give me any instructions of how I could achieve this? I don't want to install the "custom" stock roms.
*EDIT*: Could someone also give me instructions on how to compile the edited firmware.
I tried to Google it but to no avail.
I shall be grateful to anyone who helps.

This thread will be useful:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
In order to remain on your old bootloader you will need to root. Any reason why you don't want to? Root, install a custom recovery then flash the pre rooted rom. They are stock based.

nikzDHD said:
This thread will be useful:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
In order to remain on your old bootloader you will need to root. Any reason why you don't want to? Root, install a custom recovery then flash the pre rooted rom. They are stock based.
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Thank you for your reply, I'm rooted with custom recovery. However I wish to create myself a Odin copy for emergency purposes, I currently have the official MGA firmware update for Odin. I want to create a Odin flash-able firmware update without the new bootloader,
EDIT: After going through the thread all the firmware files include the new know bootloader ;(

As far as I know you can't flash via odin. I suggest you flash the CWM version this has no bootloader. As your already rooted using the knox free cwm version is the safest bet at the moment.
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nikzDHD said:
As far as I know you can't flash via odin. I suggest you flash the CWM version this has no bootloader. As your already rooted using the knox free cwm version is the safest bet at the moment.
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Does the flashable one contain the modem and everything?
Thank you for replying.
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Battlehero said:
Does the flashable one contain the modem and everything?
Thank you for replying.
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No modem, you can install that separately via Odin as we can't flash modems using CWM. It contains stock rom and stock kernel.

nikzDHD said:
No modem, you can install that separately via Odin as we can't flash modems using CWM. It contains stock rom and stock kernel.
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Ok thank you for your assistance.
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[Q] Criskelo Rom

Hi, Im using criskelo ROM v11 for galaxy Note 3 N900, and for me this is the best ROM for my phone but it is only my opinion.
Ok now I have this question
This ROM still have support?
Thanks

Help please, TR Rom is stock rom ?

Kaibil said:
Help please, TR Rom is stock rom ?
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Maybe you should pm the developer of your favourite rom to get the answer.
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fadhil3536 said:
Maybe you should pm the developer of your favourite rom to get the answer.
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Ok thanks I will do it.
One more think , can I flash a stock rom with Odin If I have custome Rom? Or I need to restore my rom with Trwp open recocery ?
This method with odin will delete my open recovery trwp?
Thanks

You can use odin anytime but you'll lose twrp. Just flash back twrp after that. Or you could just use twrp to restore your backup
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Rosli59564 said:
You can use odin anytime but you'll lose twrp. Just flash back twrp after that. Or you could just use twrp to restore your backup
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thanks for your help man.

Soft-Brick after flashing recovery

I have 4.4.2 stock firmware with root.
I flash TWRP and after the flashing have soft brick... and I try CWM and philz anymore...
I download the ATT recovery version for my SGH-I337..
why bricked?

saarxee said:
I have 4.4.2 stock firmware with root.
I flash TWRP and after the flashing have soft brick... and I try CWM and philz anymore...
I download the ATT recovery version for my SGH-I337..
why bricked?
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The only custom recovery you can have on 4.4.2 is safestrap. You can't have twrp or cwm.
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jd1639 said:
The only custom recovery you can have on 4.4.2 is safestrap. You can't have twrp or cwm.
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Guide please?

saarxee said:
Guide please?
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Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53758227. Everything you need is in there.
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