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[Solved] Need some help..
I want to get my ATT galaxy s4 back to stock. I searched for a lot online. Basically it needs Odin and a downloaded stock firmware.
My question is does it work even for my phone currently is CWRP recovery and custom rom flashed? Does the Odin flash the stock recovery to the phone?
Thank you so much!
LingBo said:
Need some help..
I want to get my ATT galaxy s4 back to stock. I searched for a lot online. Basically it needs Odin and a downloaded stock firmware.
My question is does it work even for my phone currently is CWRP recovery and custom rom flashed? Does the Odin flash the stock recovery to the phone?
Thank you so much!
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CWRP recovery? is that new? You have the 2 recoveries mixed, hehe good one though. I like that name. Anywaz...use ODIN, get the stock image and flash.
TheAxman said:
CWRP recovery? is that new? You have the 2 recoveries mixed, hehe good one though. I like that name. Anywaz...use ODIN, get the stock image and flash.
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TWRP..typo..:laugh:
So it can remove the TWRP and flash stock recovery automatically by ODIN, right?
LingBo said:
TWRP..typo..:laugh:
So it can remove the TWRP and flash stock recovery automatically by ODIN, right?
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heh we cool, um, it does not remove the recovery, but a hint here, odin back to stock, go into recovery after and factory reset. If you are wanting to remove everything including recovery, there is a thread or 2 with info on that.
Good luck.
TheAxman said:
heh we cool, um, it does not remove the recovery, but a hint here, odin back to stock, go into recovery after and factory reset. If you are wanting to remove everything including recovery, there is a thread or 2 with info on that.
Good luck.
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Thank you very much! Still have a question..After I go to recovery and factory reset, can I get OTA update?
since the OTA update would check for system integrity like recovery.
LingBo said:
Thank you very much! Still have a question..After I go to recovery and factory reset, can I get OTA update?
since the OTA update would check for system integrity like recovery.
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I have heard different stories on that, the one that I think is if you are rooted and recovery installed, your status would show custom, so no updates.
Anyone have any input on this?
TheAxman said:
I have heard different stories on that, the one that I think is if you are rooted and recovery installed, your status would show custom, so no updates.
Anyone have any input on this?
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Asked someone if OTA is available after, he just said "should be" which is risky for me...
The goal is to get everything back to stock and question is can "Odin+stock firmware" achieve... I am so confused..
LingBo said:
Asked someone if OTA is available after, he just said "should be" which is risky for me...
The goal is to get everything back to stock and question is can "Odin+stock firmware" achieve... I am so confused..
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Yes, ODIN BACK TO STOCK.
TheAxman said:
Yes, ODIN BACK TO STOCK.
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Hello,Sir~ Thanks for advice!
Do you have any idea about the boot unlock image with word "custom"? I found something online saying that even if you flashed a stock firmware
by Odin and reset factory in recovery, it could be still there and probably related to some files be signed or not by samsung.. Any suggestion?
LingBo said:
Hello,Sir~ Thanks for advice!
Do you have any idea about the boot unlock image with word "custom"? I found something online saying that even if you flashed a stock firmware
by Odin and reset factory in recovery, it could be still there and probably related to some files be signed or not by samsung.. Any suggestion?
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There is a way to get that to read normal, but you must first get back to stock. Start there, and we will get the other taken care of.
good luck.
LingBo said:
Hello,Sir~ Thanks for advice!
Do you have any idea about the boot unlock image with word "custom"? I found something online saying that even if you flashed a stock firmware
by Odin and reset factory in recovery, it could be still there and probably related to some files be signed or not by samsung.. Any suggestion?
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You can find more about the process by reading this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
If you want to be 100% stock like you were out of the box, you can do a factory reset/wipe in TWRP and then ODIN back to stock.
Factory reset will wipe all of your data - some of which is causing the custom icon at boot. You can wipe the cache and davlik cache as well to be sure.
Next, ODIN will remove root and custom recovery afterwards, leaving you completely stock.
My understand is that if you don't want to wipe all your apps and data, you can ODIN back to stock and then manually remove the files that are causing the custom icon, but I have not tried that.
jeffreii said:
You can find more about the process by reading this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
If you want to be 100% stock like you were out of the box, you can do a factory reset/wipe in TWRP and then ODIN back to stock.
Factory reset will wipe all of your data - some of which is causing the custom icon at boot. You can wipe the cache and davlik cache as well to be sure.
Next, ODIN will remove root and custom recovery afterwards, leaving you completely stock.
My understand is that if you don't want to wipe all your apps and data, you can ODIN back to stock and then manually remove the files that are causing the custom icon, but I have not tried that.
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I am not the one seeking this info.
It is for the OP. Good info though.
TheAxman said:
I am not the one seeking this info.
It is for the OP. Good info though.
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My bad - clicked on the wrong reply button!
TheAxman said:
I am not the one seeking this info.
It is for the OP. Good info though.
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Yeah! I got everything back to stock 4.2.2 UCUAMDL. The lock custom logo is gone. I checked for OTA update, but it said the software was up to date. Obviously it is not the latest. What can I do to get the latest update?
Thank you!
Man, I got everything back to stock and installed the latest OTA manually. Thank you so much!
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Problem solved ! Thank you!
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LingBo said:
Problem solved ! Thank you!
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Glad to hear.
Edit your header to say problem solved, so others will see that if they need this info, there is a fix.
LingBo said:
Man, I got everything back to stock and installed the latest OTA manually. Thank you so much!
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Did you use Odin to do the OTA update manually? I was rooted and had custom recovery and used Kies to get back to "stock" but only to MDL. Phone checks for updates and it says im on the latest as well.. I want to update the phone to MF3 but I cant find it anywhere... Can you me out?
tiptoekirk said:
Did you use Odin to do the OTA update manually? I was rooted and had custom recovery and used Kies to get back to "stock" but only to MDL. Phone checks for updates and it says im on the latest as well.. I want to update the phone to MF3 but I cant find it anywhere... Can you me out?
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I would use this one, if you are rooted...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364635
Follow the instructions there...
Thanks you
Good luck.
TheAxman said:
I would use this one, if you are rooted...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364635
Follow the instructions there...
Thanks you
Good luck.
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I want it stock as stock gets if possible.. I don't want to deal with recovery's and such.. I have to warranty the phone once I come up with the $$ for the deductible because the screen is cracked and I don't want them saying my warranty its void...
Will getting to MF3 this way cause me to have the custom unlocked symbol on the startup screen again??
hello, I need help understanding how to uninstall twrp custom recovery and going back to stock custom recovery. i want to unroot and factory restore so I can update my s4. I really never took a lot of advantage of root with roms and stuff. I guess I really don't need it. but I don't want to brick my phone. exactly what do I do?
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ahura999 said:
hello, I need help understanding how to uninstall twrp custom recovery and going back to stock custom recovery. i want to unroot and factory restore so I can update my s4. I really never took a lot of advantage of root with roms and stuff. I guess I really don't need it. but I don't want to brick my phone. exactly what do I do?
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Just odin and install stock rom
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polish_pat said:
Just odin and install stock rom
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Yes, use Odin. I assume you have an i337 and you don't have mf3 installed. Get the mdl stock firmware from sammobile.com. You'll have to register but its free. You'll download a zip file. Use 7-zip to extract the .tar.md5 file. Use that file in Odin, PDA. Only have auto-reboot and f.reset checked in Odin. That will install the stock firmware and recovery on your phone.
Edit, a word of caution. As of now, there is no way to reverse your decision of wanting the mf3 update. Once you update you will not be able to put a custom Rom or recovery on your phone. There is limited benefit, my opinion no benefit, to the up grade. Yes you can put apps on your ad card, but only the apps and not the data do you don't save much space. It also take about a gig of additional space just for the update.
so it will be as if you just took it out of the box brand new, right? I don't want any files from twrp or anything to stay on the phone. I accidentally factory restored one time when rooted.... then after starting up the "new" device, the setup worked until one step which didn't allow me to surpass it... i used Odin and followed a youtube vídeo to unroot. also, will it restore my SD card...? if I take out the SD, will it be readable after I put it back in after the startup of the "new" device? thanks. and lastly, does it matter if ive freezes any apps via titanium backup? I've freezed the att updater so the update wouldn't remove root. thanks for your help guys. (yes I'm using the att i337 model.)
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ahura999 said:
so it will be as if you just took it out of the box brand new, right? I don't want any files from twrp or anything to stay on the phone. I accidentally factory restored one time when rooted.... then after starting up the "new" device, the setup worked until one step which didn't allow me to surpass it... i used Odin and followed a youtube vídeo to unroot. also, will it restore my SD card...? if I take out the SD, will it be readable after I put it back in after the startup of the "new" device? thanks. and lastly, does it matter if ive freezes any apps via titanium backup? I've freezed the att updater so the update wouldn't remove root. thanks for your help guys. (yes I'm using the att i337 model.)
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It will not factory reset your phone, it will simply reinstall stock firmware, stock recovery and rom. You'll have to factory reset once youre done to wipe everything
ahura999 said:
so it will be as if you just took it out of the box brand new, right? I don't want any files from twrp or anything to stay on the phone. I accidentally factory restored one time when rooted.... then after starting up the "new" device, the setup worked until one step which didn't allow me to surpass it... i used Odin and followed a youtube vídeo to unroot. also, will it restore my SD card...? if I take out the SD, will it be readable after I put it back in after the startup of the "new" device? thanks. and lastly, does it matter if ive freezes any apps via titanium backup? I've freezed the att updater so the update wouldn't remove root. thanks for your help guys. (yes I'm using the att i337 model.)
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Odin will over write any of your frozen files you froze to avoid the upgrade. Factory reset will also delete your apps. Any pics, music, etc will not be deleted.
And yes to your sd card, it should still be readable. Odin shouldn't touch the external card.
jd1639 said:
Odin will over write any of your frozen files you froze to avoid the upgrade. Factory reset will also delete your apps. Any pics, music, etc will not be deleted.
And yes to your sd card, it should still be readable. Odin shouldn't touch the external card.
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and to unroot? another question, once I factory restore, and it starts up brand new, can I root, delete all bloatware, and unroot to use phone e normally? and isn't there a thing you're supposed to do to clear how many times you've rooted or not? I remember doing something with a tutorial I used that reset the count.
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ahura999 said:
and isn't there a thing you're supposed to do to clear how many times you've rooted or not? I remember doing something with a tutorial I used that reset the count.
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I believe you're referring to Triangle Away?
bo8 said:
I believe you're referring to Triangle Away?
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yes thank you
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jd1639 said:
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Yes, use Odin. I assume you have an i337 and you don't have mf3 installed. Get the mdl stock firmware from sammobile.com. You'll have to register but its free. You'll download a zip file. Use 7-zip to extract the .tar.md5 file. Use that file in Odin, PDA. Only have auto-reboot and f.reset checked in Odin. That will install the stock firmware and recovery on your phone.
Edit, a word of caution. As of now, there is no way to reverse your decision of wanting the mf3 update. Once you update you will not be able to put a custom Rom or recovery on your phone. There is limited benefit, my opinion no benefit, to the up grade. Yes you can put apps on your ad card, but only the apps and not the data do you don't save much space. It also take about a gig of additional space just for the update.
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Correct file?
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ahura999 said:
Correct file?
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If you're trying to Odin back to stock, the .tar.md5 file is correct.
jd1639 said:
If you're trying to Odin back to stock, the .tar.md5 file is correct.
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this will delete twrp files right? I have a folder named twrp with a backup... should i delete it? and is there any chance of bricking my phone by flashing stock rom?
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ahura999 said:
this will delete twrp files right? I have a folder named twrp with a backup... should i delete it? and is there any chance of bricking my phone by flashing stock rom?
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It will delete twrp and put the stock recovery on. There is always a chance of a brick when you flash. If you do flash it it'll probably take 10 to 20 minutes so let it do it's thing. Don't panic and unplug anything. Time goes by real show while you're waiting. I just flashed Odin today on my device and it seemed to take forever.
jd1639 said:
It will delete twrp and put the stock recovery on. There is always a chance of a brick when you flash. If you do flash it it'll probably take 10 to 20 minutes so let it do it's thing. Don't panic and unplug anything. Time goes by real show while you're waiting. I just flashed Odin today on my device and it seemed to take forever.
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is there an easier way to unroot my device and go back to stock everything... i DO want all data deleted off of my phone. it doesn't matter to me... all I need are my photos. I don't care about apps or data
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ahura999 said:
is there an easier way to unroot my device and go back to stock everything... i DO want all data deleted off of my phone. it doesn't matter to me... all I need are my photos. I don't care about apps or data
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This is the only way to put the stock firmware and recovery on and return it to stock. Your pictures should still be there, but I'd back them up to some where else.
jd1639 said:
This is the only way to put the stock firmware and recovery on and return it to stock. Your pictures should still be there, but I'd back them up to some where else.
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so anything to specifically do... step by step instructions? do I put the phone on download mode or something? I'm sorry. I'm watching tutorials and trying to put piece by piece together
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anybody? please help. I know I'm being a pest and impatient but I just want my phone fixed.
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ahura999 said:
anybody? please help. I know I'm being a pest and impatient but I just want my phone fixed.
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Here's a guide it's not specifically for the i337 but hopefully helps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26056924
ahura999 said:
anybody? please help. I know I'm being a pest and impatient but I just want my phone fixed.
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jd1639 said:
Here's a guide it's not specifically for the i337 but hopefully helps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26056924
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understand that you will likely have to boot into stock recovery and factory reset after the odin flash in order to boot past the samsung splash screen.
I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart. I'm back on stock everything, unrooted. I want to remove bloatware first though. If I root, and delete all the bliarware I dont want through tibu, and later unroot, will the ota for i337 bring back the bloatware? Once again thanks everybody
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Hi,
Yesterday i downloaded SuperSU to my phone, and i delete it (i dont know why ) and after i delete it (from the Settings, not simple Uninstall)
i did Restart to my phone, and i saw that my SuperUser gone, but i still have ROOT access, all of my apps that need Rooted device worked.
After while, i read the discription and i saw that it should be like this, and that SuperSU switch SuperUser, so i downloaded it again.
So lets go to the point:
If i have stock ROM and stock Recovery, i can do Full Unroot from the SuperSU Settings? as i said, all completely stock, only ROOTED device, LG G2 D802.
I can do it without any problems? for sure?
Thank you so much !
itaylubo2 said:
Hi,
Yesterday i downloaded SuperSU to my phone, and i delete it (i dont know why ) and after i delete it (from the Settings, not simple Uninstall)
i did Restart to my phone, and i saw that my SuperUser gone, but i still have ROOT access, all of my apps that need Rooted device worked.
After while, i read the discription and i saw that it should be like this, and that SuperSU switch SuperUser, so i downloaded it again.
So lets go to the point:
If i have stock ROM and stock Recovery, i can do Full Unroot from the SuperSU Settings? as i said, all completely stock, only ROOTED device, LG G2 D802.
I can do it without any problems? for sure?
Thank you so much !
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I did with the same set-up as you and it worked fine. I lost my root access and tested with skygo which is very particular about not working with root and I could stream again using this.
I have supersSU pro which may make a difference.
bobsie41 said:
I did with the same set-up as you and it worked fine. I lost my root access and tested with skygo which is very particular about not working with root and I could stream again using this.
I have supersSU pro which may make a difference.
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But you did Full Unroot from SuperSU and it works? without any problems? and you have stock ROM&Recovery?
I dont know so much about it, my friend did to my phone the ROOT, i need to make sure that everything will be fine without any problems.
Thank you for understanding
itaylubo2 said:
But you did Full Unroot from SuperSU and it works? without any problems? and you have stock ROM&Recovery?
I dont know so much about it, my friend did to my phone the ROOT, i need to make sure that everything will be fine without any problems.
Thank you for understanding
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Yes, everything is absolutely fine. No trace whatsoever of root.
bobsie41 said:
Yes, everything is absolutely fine. No trace whatsoever of root.
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You had stock ROM&Recovery?
Thank you so much man !!! you helped me very much !!!!!!!
itaylubo2 said:
You had stock ROM&Recovery?
Thank you so much man !!! you helped me very much !!!!!!!
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Yes, stock rom and recovery.
What about download mode?
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vPro97 said:
What about download mode?
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What? bobsie41said that i only need to do Unroot from the SuperSU and thats it.
I need to do something with Download Mode?
No, but I am quite sure it will still show as rooted in download mode
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anyone have experieances with that method?does it work&download mode show unrooted?
thanks.very important.if it works i will root my phone.
I'd like to know same as masteril, if someone know if there is still rooted in download mode.
Thanks in advance.
vPro97 said:
No, but I am quite sure it will still show as rooted in download mode
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And there is no way to delete it from there? program or something? and its importent to remove it from there? if i will dont do this, what can happen?
Thank you !
What is the best way to unroot?
by SuperSU or this:
http://lionking853.blogspot.co.il/2...howComment=1390491455726#c5236177809183958681
Thank you.
someone???
Please i need help !
Its ok to do Unroot from SuperSU or i need to do this:
http://lionking853.blogspot.co.il/2013/10/how-to-root-and-unroot-lg-g2-all.html
bobsie41 said:
Yes, stock rom and recovery.
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Sorry this post is old but do you remember how you removed recovery? I removed root but still have twrp installed.
razball said:
Sorry this post is old but do you remember how you removed recovery? I removed root but still have twrp installed.
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I'm not sure what you are trying to achieve? I was referring to having a stock rom and recovery installed before rooting the device to perform some tweeks then unrooting it again. The reason that I unrooted again was so that I could use skygo which requires an un-rooted device. I have moved onto the G3 now but, as far as I can remember, the only way to return to a stock recovery is to return your device to completely stock by flashing a kdz. If you tell me exactly what you are trying to achieve I may be able to be of more help.
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I'm not sure what you are trying to achieve? I was referring to having a stock rom and recovery installed before rooting the device to perform some tweeks then unrooting it again. The reason that I unrooted again was so that I could use skygo which requires an un-rooted device. I have moved onto the G3 now but, as far as I can remember, the only way to return to a stock recovery is to return your device to completely stock by flashing a kdz. If you tell me exactly what you are trying to achieve I may be able to be of more help.
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You answered my question I was trying to flash stock recover.img because I unrooted it via supersu but it kept twrp obviously. So I'll just flash the whole thing.
Thank you.
bobsie41 said:
Yes, everything is absolutely fine. No trace whatsoever of root.
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My phone still says root in download mode and cannot run LG software update. I have stock ROM and recovery. Others say they have the same problem but no replies. Can anyone help?
I'm curious too. What I did was used Super User and did that "Clean Unroot" method and after I pressed it, it cleared and the app was gone. But, I had a back up of my stock before doing this and deleted all other roms and downloaded all my pics and wallpapers to my computer. But I don't know if I'm unrooted. How would I check that? I can still go to the play store and install Superuser, is that normal or shouldn't it not install?
There's another method which involves installing the LG flash tool, and a Stock factory firmware. Should I do that method or am I fine with the Superuser?
So recently I rooted my S4 with Kingo and went fine. After a few weeks, I decided to uproot to get the Lollipop OTA. Unrooted through SuperSU app then factory reset. Finished OTA download with no issueand then it failed after two attempts, saying error and I should try using Kies.
That's strange I thought. Then after looking through the phone again, I discovered GSam Root companion is now a system app that can't be uninstalled. Other than re rooting and re uprooting or flashing stock firmware, is there another option. My computer is currently under repair for a broken LCD, so any fix that doesn't need that would help. Thanks!
Not much you can do without a pc
theDman68 said:
Not much you can do without a pc
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So I guess bring it in to Samsung to flash stock firmware?
AB__CD said:
So I guess bring it in to Samsung to flash stock firmware?
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Is your phone working or isn't it working? I can't figure it out based on your posts.
Lennyz1988 said:
Is your phone working or isn't it working? I can't figure it out based on your posts.
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It is working just with an annoying "system" app and can't upgrade. May have over exaggerated a bit...
AB__CD said:
It is working just with an annoying "system" app and can't upgrade. May have over exaggerated a bit...
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I then assume that you still run an old version of kitkat (because of the kingo root).
Why not reroot and delete the file? I think you can still use Towelroot because I think you are on an old version. That's an app that you need to install.
Do you have a custom recovery? And did you factory reset before trying to update ota?
Lennyz1988 said:
I then assume that you still run an old version of kitkat (because of the kingo root).
Why not reroot and delete the file? I think you can still use Towelroot because I think you are on an old version. That's an app that you need to install.
Do you have a custom recovery? And did you factory reset before trying to update ota?
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Can't use towelroot and don't have a custom recovery. I'll re root once I get the update on Kies(borrowed a friend's laptop) , which currently isn't available yet.
AB__CD said:
Can't use towelroot and don't have a custom recovery. I'll re root once I get the update on Kies(borrowed a friend's laptop) , which currently isn't available yet.
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What i don't understand is why you are so stuck on getting this OTA update... just borrow your friends laptop, and flash the Lollipop that you want through ODIN. Then factory reset, DONE...
theDman68 said:
What i don't understand is why you are so stuck on getting this OTA update... just borrow your friends laptop, and flash the Lollipop that you want through ODIN. Then factory reset, DONE...
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Took it to Samsung and let them do that for me. Didn't lose any data either, and GSam Root let me Uninstall it afterward, which was something I didn't expect. Anyway, thanks for the effort guys!
When I go to turn it on it gets past all but 1 of the boot stages, the very last one, right before it goes to the lockscreen.
I installed this app called "Disable Service" by "WangQiTools"
and I turned off a few services under SystemUI (5.0.1) like an idiot, I think they were keygaurd and something else but that's whats causing this
I tried safe mode but it still wont let me enter
If I could maybe get some help reversing root or uninstalling this app to revert changes that would be great
What is the phone's model #? Is it running a stock or custom ROM?
audit13 said:
What is the phone's model #? Is it running a stock or custom ROM?
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Galaxy S4 I337
Stock rom
Do you have a back up of the data? Which version of the stock ROM is it running?
To quickly solve the issue, I recommend re-flashing the existing ROM; however, this may cause a loss of all data on the phone.
If you are running a stock 4.2.2 or earlier ROM, I suggest flashing the 4.2.2 stock ROM from sammobile.com using Odin.
Unfortunately, AT&T never released a full ROM after 4.2.2. If the phone is running 4.3 or newer, you will need to look at these threads to re-flash:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
audit13 said:
Do you have a back up of the data? Which version of the stock ROM is it running?
To quickly solve the issue, I recommend re-flashing the existing ROM; however, this may cause a loss of all data on the phone.
If you are running a stock 4.2.2 or earlier ROM, I suggest flashing the 4.2.2 stock ROM from sammobile.com using Odin.
Unfortunately, AT&T never released a full ROM after 4.2.2. If the phone is running 4.3 or newer, you will need to look at these threads to re-flash:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
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yeah its running 5.0.1 lollipop, I unfortunately don't have a backup.... is there any way to just unroot it? I can't afford loosing all my data, its very critical to me
whats the risk of reflashing
Reflashing may still not allow the phone to boot without performing a factory reset from stock recovery which means losing data.
Apps are usually uninstalled from the ROM settings. Unfortunately, that option isn't available at this time.
Did you try wiping the cache?
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Reflashing may still not allow the phone to boot without performing a factory reset from stock recovery which means losing data.
Apps are usually uninstalled from the ROM settings. Unfortunately, that option isn't available at this time.
Did you try wiping the cache?
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Oh gosh, yeah factory resetting is not an option.....
and yes i did try wiping the cache
this is pretty much exactly what I did by accident https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/157274/consequences-of-disabling-com-android-systemui
Unfortunately, I don't know of any way to get pull the data from the phone and I don't think Kies or SmartSwitch will help to restore the phone.
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Unfortunately, I don't know of any way to get pull the data from the phone and I don't think Kies or SmartSwitch will help to restore the phone.
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alright well, since it already can't get past boot, should I just try reflashing?
I think re-flashing may be the only way to fix the issue.
audit13 said:
I think re-flashing may be the only way to fix the issue.
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alright, I'll get around to it soon and let you know the results, thanks
Ashchu117 said:
alright, I'll get around to it soon and let you know the results, thanks
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Better to flash twrp and backup all data to pc such as pics,music and then u reflash ROM so u can get it
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pranavdeveloper007 said:
Better to flash twrp and backup all data to pc such as pics,music and then u reflash ROM so u can get it
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how do I flash twrp
Ashchu117 said:
how do I flash twrp
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By using pc watch tutorial on YouTube .it's damn easy
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pranavdeveloper007 said:
Better to flash twrp and backup all data to pc such as pics,music and then u reflash ROM so u can get it
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The OP's phone is an sgh-i337 with a locked bootloader and, so far, there is no way to unlock the bootloader.
audit13 said:
The OP's phone is an sgh-i337 with a locked bootloader and, so far, there is no way to unlock the bootloader.
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^^^^ correct
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I think re-flashing may be the only way to fix the issue.
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what rom do you suggest I flash, and how should I go about flashing it? do I just boot the phone into download mode and use odin?? I've never done this
This may help as there is a link to the full NB1 firmware for Odin: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814
Notes from the linked thread:
If you are not already rooted (or to unbrick) you must first flash the I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar (use Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+
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This may help as there is a link to the full NB! firmware for Odin: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814
Notes from the linked thread:
If you are not already rooted (or to unbrick) you must first flash the I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar (use Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+
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okay so I am rooted but I am bricked, so I'm guessing I have to flash I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar regardless of the fact that I am rooted? also this scares me --> "3. No need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset."