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[Q] Need help rooting galaxy s4 with VPUAM9F build.

Hi everyone, I'm new to android and having problems rooting my Sprint S4. I tried to root using ODIN but apparently Sprints newest update has made it impossible to root. My phone was believed to be rooted but the supersu app say that there is currently no binary installed. When I try to update the binary it just fails. I don't know where to go from here. I was going to flash the stock firmware but I cant find one for this build. All help is appreciated, thanks in advance.

Ic3man2171 said:
Hi everyone, I'm new to android and having problems rooting my Sprint S4. I tried to root using ODIN but apparently Sprints newest update has made it impossible to root. My phone was believed to be rooted but the supersu app say that there is currently no binary installed. When I try to update the binary it just fails. I don't know where to go from here. I was going to flash the stock firmware but I cant find one for this build. All help is appreciated, thanks in advance.
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What guide did you use to root?
The #1 misfit
of my crew of misfits

I used the guide on galaxys4root.com and used team win

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
Did you try this?
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[Q&A] [Firmware][Collection] Modems, Stock Tars [Current Tar:NC4][Current Modem:NC4]

[Q&A] [Firmware][Collection] Modems, Stock Tars [Current Tar:NC4][Current Modem:NC4]
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Just used ODIN to flash my Retail Note 3 to MJE, using the Full Stock firmware in the OP.
If I flash it to the Full Stock NC4 and am not happy, can I again re-flash back to MJE?
Thanks.

stonypass said:
Just used ODIN to flash my Retail Note 3 to MJE, using the Full Stock firmware in the OP.
If I flash it to the Full Stock NC4 and am not happy, can I again re-flash back to MJE?
Thanks.
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No...once on NC4 (or NJ6) there is no way to go back to any prior release.
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can I flash/oden NJ6 Modem on RE, and can I go back to NC4 if needed?

Anyone tried the NK1 modem on NC4 yet?
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NK1?
Hey Beans,
Do you have the NK1 modem for the VZW N3?
thanks, Aaron

MJE Tar Link
I am currently using another thread to assist me in unbricking my device and using ODIN in order to restore to factory settings. I am a novice at best and I was referred to your thread in order to download the tar file for my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 4.4.2 and the links are no longer working in this particular thread. Does anyone know where to find the correct file to use in ODIN to fix my phone? THANK YOU SO MUCH!

JennNarvaiz87 said:
I am currently using another thread to assist me in unbricking my device and using ODIN in order to restore to factory settings. I am a novice at best and I was referred to your thread in order to download the tar file for my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 4.4.2 and the links are no longer working in this particular thread. Does anyone know where to find the correct file to use in ODIN to fix my phone? THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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you could try here
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SCH-I535/

Thank you so much! I thought since it was asking me to pay something might be wrong. I want to double check I need to make sure I download 4.4.2 again because I can't go back to a previous version right?

JennNarvaiz87 said:
Thank you so much! I thought since it was asking me to pay something might be wrong. I want to double check I need to make sure I download 4.4.2 again because I can't go back to a previous version right?
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Don't know about the S3, The Note 3 can be downgraded from 4.4.2 but after 4.4.4 it cannot be downgraded.

jellyhead said:
Don't know about the S3, The Note 3 can be downgraded from 4.4.2 but after 4.4.4 it cannot be downgraded.
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My phone is unrooted and seems to be working fine now. I did it through the app itself then checked with a root checker. After this once I restarted my phone it still shows the custom unlock sign on the samsung screen. Binary count is 0. Should I go into recovery and reboot or wipe phone to start fresh? What will get rid of that custom unlock?

[Q&A] [share][rom][4.3] genext e2 flashable via recovery

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how to flash this rom
i'm on 4.4.2 kitkat official firmware so do I have to downgrade it to thiland based 4.3 firmware and flash it via cwm recovery or I can straight away install cwm in my 4.4.2 rom and flash this rom ...so how do I flash it i'm in a dilemma

I never flashed it over 4.4.2
But I doubt it will bootloop most probably.
Downgrad to g4 thailand 4.3 build and then try.
I prefer that because its absolutly safe ??

let's give it a try
i'll give it try though... if it doesn't work then i'll downgrade it to JB ...maybe it might work

asheesh131 said:
i'll give it try though... if it doesn't work then i'll downgrade it to JB ...maybe it might work
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all the best :good::good::good:

I flashed this e2 rom but I didn't like it....Turbo Rom 3.0 is way better than this rom..

asheesh131 said:
I flashed this e2 rom but I didn't like it....Turbo Rom 3.0 is way better than this rom..
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But, gaming sucks with every kk ROMs.when it comes to gaming JB is the best

@handsome_lucifer In the op you have mentioned that it was impossible for us to flash the odin version of this rom... I didnt understand that... Could you please clarify... About to download it just needed to clarify this doubt...
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xubairsarwar said:
@handsome_lucifer In the op you have mentioned that it was impossible for us to flash the odin version of this rom... I didnt understand that... Could you please clarify... About to download it just needed to clarify this doubt...
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You won't be able to flash E2 ROM (jellybean) via Odin after downgrading from KK.. The only Odin flashable jellybean ROM is G4 Thailand stock jb ROM..
Balliboxer the dev made Odin flashable custom ROM on base e2.
Which we cud not flash via Odin after downgrading.
ie Odin fails to flash.
Then I made a recovery flashable zip out of balliboxer's e2 custom ROM.
Hope you got my point.

handsome_lucifer said:
You won't be able to flash E2 ROM (jellybean) via Odin after downgrading from KK.. The only Odin flashable jellybean ROM is G4 Thailand stock jb ROM..
Balliboxer the dev made Odin flashable custom ROM on base e2.
Which we cud not flash via Odin after downgrading.
ie Odin fails to flash.
Then I made a recovery flashable zip out of balliboxer's e2 custom ROM.
Hope you got my point.
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Ok I got it now... It is definitely an appreciable part of work from your side... One thing more I would ask I am on one of the older builds of indian jellybean firmware... i.e NB3 and i haven't updated ever since... Now i want to upgrade it to last build released by samsung e2...N i thought this rom was a good option... Now coming to the point... Could you please tell me is dere any difference of flashing the odin flashable file and your recovery flashable zip... Coz i found is just easy to flash than flashing via odin... I am just a lazy one...
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Both are same. (Y)

If I flash it on KK, will it brick?

upidmuhammad said:
If I flash it on KK, will it brick?
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most probably a bootlloop in KK

Frankly speaking i didn't really liked this e2 rom coz sometimes it's laggy so i had to remove some of the bloat to use it smoothly....sometime error in settings too

Anyone knows how to move the clock to the stock position? Thanks
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Flashing Over Stock KK 4.4.2
Hello
Can I Flash This Rom Directly Over Stock KK 4.4.2 Or Do I Need To Downgrade To Stock JB First
My Mobile Was Stock 4.3 But I upgraded it To 4.4.2 will this make Any Difference
Thanks In Advanced

i flashed this rom it is not work
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i flashed this rom it is not work
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And I 1 hour wait not open my phone
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It works but you have to downgrade your phone's android version to 4.3 first
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Download the jb 4.3 of thiland version and flash this rom it works

Thanks a lot working great.

[Q&A] Note 3 N900 - Lollipop 5.0 - TUTO for noobs, no root required

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Is It Official ?
Is It beta 5.0 ?!

Facebook error
Facebook crash help!!!

will i be able to revert to kitkat and does wanam xposed work ok lollipop?

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Facebook crash help!!!
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Go to apkmirror.com and find the Facebook apps versions. Pick the version 26 for 4.0+, not the one for 5.0+. The 4.0+ one works fine for me for the past couple of days.
EDIT: Here is link to that apk page specifically -
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/facebook-2/facebook/facebook-26-0-0-0-1-android-4-0-apk/
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will i be able to revert to kitkat and does wanam xposed work ok lollipop?
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You can revert to Kitkat, but that will require flashing the Kitkat bootloader after flashing a Kitkat official ROM. check the General Thread for steps.
Xposed doesn't work on Lollipop because of ART runtime. So, no.
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chosenroyal said:
Go to apkmirror.com and find the Facebook apps versions. Pick the version 26 for 4.0+, not the one for 5.0+. The 4.0+ one works fine for me for the past couple of days.
EDIT: Here is link to that apk page specifically -
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/facebook-2/facebook/facebook-26-0-0-0-1-android-4-0-apk/
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You can revert to Kitkat, but that will require flashing the Kitkat bootloader after flashing a Kitkat official ROM. check the General Thread for steps.
Xposed doesn't work on Lollipop because of ART runtime. So, no.
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So it could be purely based on the fact or a matter of time till an update is released for xposed. and also will i be able to install an official version if and when it's launched?

shahpuri said:
So it could be purely based on the fact or a matter of time till an update is released for xposed. and also will i be able to install an official version if and when it's launched?
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Well, yes until xposed Devs upgrade it for ART. So long as you don't root, you can always check for updates and receive OTA updates when official full version is released for it. If not, whenever it's released, you can download and flash the new official version that comes after backing up your important stuff.
Hope I answered your questions well.
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chosenroyal said:
Well, yes until xposed Devs upgrade it for ART. So long as you don't root, you can always check for updates and receive OTA updates when official full version is released for it. If not, whenever it's released, you can download and flash the new official version that comes after backing up your important stuff.
Hope I answered your questions well.
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you have been a great help i have rooted my phone after installing lollipop. i havr noticed battery drain though.

problem
hi developers i have problem in flsshing the rom i downloaded the rom from sammobile and unzip and try to flash via oden to my n900 with bri csc 16 gyga and it failed after system.img and the phone bricked and flash back the kitkat and download the rom again but this time from anthor place mega like and the same problem remins at the same point and again bricked note 3 and flashed back kitkat but i want lolipop can any one tell me what is the problem and how to solve it ?

[Q&A] US Cellular Galaxy S5 [SM-G900R4]

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stuck at android boot screen Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 (US Cellular)
hey folks
Successfully rooted My Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 (US Cellular) with CF-Auto-Root then i messed that up installing a rom that probably wasnt compatable with my device. so I went to install the stock firmware. and that didnt work odin said fail and im stuck with my phone's not working. its stuck on android boot screen. and wont do anything else.

Root
Does any one happen to know what roots are available for g900r4 on 5.0?

zaduro said:
hey folks
Successfully rooted My Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 (US Cellular) with CF-Auto-Root then i messed that up installing a rom that probably wasnt compatable with my device. so I went to install the stock firmware. and that didnt work odin said fail and im stuck with my phone's not working. its stuck on android boot screen. and wont do anything else.
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Did you back anything up in your custom recovery? Even if you didnt check backups in recovery or factory reset. Did you wipe cache, dalvik, and everything for the rom, did you dirty flash?
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Jasonhtb said:
Does any one happen to know what roots are available for g900r4 on 5.0?
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Yes, I just updated to stock LP 5.0 via odin and then rooted and flashed custom recovery. I used the CF-auto-root (for G900R4) method on odin and flashed Philz 6.26.2 for custom recovery. Make sure under settings/security you have the "Reactivation Lock" box-unchecked.
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Is cf auto root safe... I've seen people use it and they get stuck at the end part where its on the red Android logo
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If I flash the cf auto root file do I have to flash the recovery I just want root to remove bloatware and use greenify

Samuel.v said:
Is cf auto root safe... I've seen people use it and they get stuck at the end part where its on the red Android logo
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If I flash the cf auto root file do I have to flash the recovery I just want root to remove bloatware and use greenify
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It is safe and will root your phone with out issue. Of course you could always just go with the standard "flash recovery in Odin and flash Supersu in recovery". Simple.
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Thanks I will try cf auto root , I hope it'll work with android lollipop

How would I go back to the stock lollipop ROM... I'm really confused my baseband version is BOG2 and I'm currently on ressurecion ROM remix... The problem is I don't have a CSC or PDA version number... Do I just flash the BOG2 version please help

Samuel.v said:
How would I go back to the stock lollipop ROM... I'm really confused my baseband version is BOG2 and I'm currently on ressurecion ROM remix... The problem is I don't have a CSC or PDA version number... Do I just flash the BOG2 version please help
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Download the latest firmware for our devise. It is a tar.md5 file. Open Odin. Connect your phone. Place the .tar.md5 file in the PDA section. Click start. Done.
Assuming you have Odin and drivers installed correctly.
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I'll give it a try thanks which version of Odin should I use
Edit 2: Never mind I put a lot of thought into this I might just stay on my custom ROM.... This is the only phone I have for 14 months then I will maybe get a new one, I really don't want to screw this up, I'll be stuck with a flip phone for 14 months

Samuel.v said:
I'll give it a try thanks which version of Odin should I use
3.10
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I download the latest one right BOG2 ???
I'm very concerned about doing this because I read in another thread, same issue that happended to my phone it ended up getting stuck on the us cellular 4g LTE screen and wouldn't do anything... After the guy flashed the stock ROM the phone was still stuck on the same screen after clearing the cache and factory resetting. I don't want this happening to my phone

Samuel.v said:
I download the latest one right BOG2 ???
I'm very concerned about doing this because I read in another thread, same issue that happended to my phone it ended up getting stuck on the us cellular 4g LTE screen and wouldn't do anything... After the guy flashed the stock ROM the phone was still stuck on the same screen after clearing the cache and factory resetting. I don't want this happening to my phone
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Unless you flash firmware that is not compatible with our devised and you're using the latest firmware for our devise, along with the correct version of Odin, you will have no issues.
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Honestly don't know if I want to go back to stock now found a really stable custom ROM

I was recently given this phone, on it Anroid 5.0
im finding its both a good an bad thing lol.
Are the us cellular links for 5.0 android correct?
Samsung doesn't have an unlocker but seemed to have the rest

Im a newb but from what i noticed upon writing all my phone info down, and correct me if im wrong but it looks to be that if you know your boot loader snd region of world the phone is from you can figure out that Your PdA is exactly the same az your bootloader and
The CSC is identical to pda EXCEPT for the 3 letters after G900R4 _ _ _
Those are your Country of origin or region

I lost my root. Tried using Mobile Odin and checked the everroot. But apparently it did not work. My problem is I want to go back to 4.4.2 stock firmware and I do not have a pc or mac at the moment. Can I use the stock 5.0 recovery to flash back to 4.4.2?

Mine may not be 100% on the authentic side. I just learned that the person who gave it to me got it from a rep at a t-mobile store because an anon customer had left it at the store stating that it had been reported stolen.. and it needs to be unlocked from Us Cellular
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I have a few discrepancies with
A couple number strings or the lack of their prescence
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Great Post

Hello,
Id like to give a big thank you to all the developers/contributors that put together the rooting instructions in the developer section
A few days ago i successfully rooted my smg900r4!
it was very simple, and quick process using the instructions in the developer thread.
Using cf auto, super su, and odin. And Kies as backup
I will notate i had a little hiccup in the process.
It was a file type conflict regarding the samsung usb driver download zip being set to open in windows 8 and the desktop i used that was running windows 10.
Once i realized what the issue was a coulple setting adjustmemts later and i was done!
And as stated its rock solid stable
I am on stock rom etc.
I have installed the following apps and granted root access to them
- Apps2Sd (this is a very excellent multi function application !
- Busybox on rails
- App Manager iii (i had this installed prior to rooting the device.)
- Wifi Connection Manager
Couple questions;
Since ive installed the multi function Apps2SD application, is it redundant to keep app manager iii installed?
Are the hidden menus and settings only accessible by using the shortcut app found in playstore?
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