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S4 bricked after flash stock german 4.3 > Omega 4.3

Hi All,
I think i bricked my S4 by accident, ill explain what i did.
I was on Omega V10 (android 4.2.2) for a while and everything worked fine.
As soon as the stock 4.3 version of samsung (german) came out i flashed it by this guide.
I did exactly as i was suppose to and it worked like a charm.
After working with the standard samsung 4.3 i wanted to go back to Omega ROM cause its much smoother.
I saw that Omega had just finished V13 (wich is 4.3) so i rooted my phone again, flashed Philz TouchWizz and flashed Omega V13.
After this the problems started, the flash worked but i couldnt get exchange to work to i wanted to go back to Stock samsung 4.3
When i flashed the german stock rom again the flash failed on the bootloader
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Now i can still install different roms, phone still boots but is very laggy, i have no sound and i cant make calls.
I still can root the phone, install Philz and actually i can do everything.
I can also still use Odin to flash whatever i need, only i cant get a succesfull bootloader flash
Kies also doesnt let me recover to stock.
So far i tried several stock roms, Omega and even google 4.3 versions, the problem isnt the roms it must be the bootloader (and yes i have knox 0x1 now)
I think i screwed up the bootloader and im on the verge of sending the phone back to the store.
Does anyone have an idea how i can get my phone working again?
Cheers !
Marty

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Hi,
Have you tried to flash a stock samsung with odin? (from sammobile)
martyzzz said:
Hi All,
I think i bricked my S4 by accident, ill explain what i did.
I was on Omega V10 (android 4.2.2) for a while and everything worked fine.
As soon as the stock 4.3 version of samsung (german) came out i flashed it by this guide.
I did exactly as i was suppose to and it worked like a charm.
After working with the standard samsung 4.3 i wanted to go back to Omega ROM cause its much smoother.
I saw that Omega had just finished V13 (wich is 4.3) so i rooted my phone again, flashed Philz TouchWizz and flashed Omega V13.
After this the problems started, the flash worked but i couldnt get exchange to work to i wanted to go back to Stock samsung 4.3
When i flashed the german stock rom again the flash failed on the bootloader
Now i can still install different roms, phone still boots but is very laggy, i have no sound and i cant make calls.
I still can root the phone, install Philz and actually i can do everything.
I can also still use Odin to flash whatever i need, only i cant get a succesfull bootloader flash
Kies also doesnt let me recover to stock.
So far i tried several stock roms, Omega and even google 4.3 versions, the problem isnt the roms it must be the bootloader (and yes i have knox 0x1 now)
I think i screwed up the bootloader and im on the verge of sending the phone back to the store.
Does anyone have an idea how i can get my phone working again?
Cheers !
Marty
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Hi, I would try installing the 4.3 leak J3 from Sammobile which has 4 files.

rauldaz said:
Hi, I would try installing the 4.3 leak J3 from Sammobile which has 4 files.
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I did install the leak (the one with 4 files) but it fails all the time on the bootloader file, see the screenshot ive posted.
I can flash the 3 other files but not the BL file.
I did manage today to install the 3 files with a different BL file, this one : GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1 (from Omega rom)
But the Phone still doesnt work

That guide you followed is for the I9500. Your signature says you have a I9505. You are not going to tell me you flashed a rom for a different phone onto your phone or are you?

martyzzz: i went to omega 13.1 from phoenix 3.0 and had almost same issue as you with phone lag - no sound - cant make or receive any calls.
i flashed back to 4.2 and still same issue.
i thought i am alone but looks like something in omega caused this.
my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502196

any1 plz

I also came from 4.3 german stock fw (mj5).... i don' t have any of these problems... only problem i have is: i cannot make a mobile hotspot anymore... anyone got an idea?
Sry i post my question into your thread but i'm not often in here and don't exactly know what to do...
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Which carrier did this phone belong to?

So I bought this phone online, and it rooted and custom Rom install into it (wicked V8). I try to contact the guy but he not answer me back. I want to go back to stock firmware so far I try T-mobile M919, GT-I9500 and got sb12 error, Also try Canada ( Wind, Mobility, Video.., and Eastlink M919V) and got mdm (modem) error. Now im back to Wicked V8. Anyone suggest I try something else? Also the picture below is under the back of the battery but it doesn't give any info.... Also when I go into Odin it said the model is SGH-M919V. Any help?
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Looks like a WIND device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303384 should get you going in the right direction. GL
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kirbee213 said:
Looks like a WIND device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303384 should get you going in the right direction. GL
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Got modem error when flashing back to stock firmware with odin

Also the picture below is in my about..

Which kernel is this? I flash omega rom but I cant install the kernel...

@doteksol Look like u have TMO carrier M919 with MDL firmware ..... check this STICKY INDEX GUIDE out by @Naddict http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2419828 A lot of good info in there ...... Hope this help you to go back to stock your original carrier. .....GOODLUCK......
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ted77usa said:
@doteksol Look like u have TMO carrier M919 with MDL firmware ..... check this STICKY INDEX GUIDE out by @Naddict http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2419828 A lot of good info in there ...... Hope this help you to go back to stock your original carrier. .....GOODLUCK......
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M919vvluamc2 what kernel is that? How can I update it.

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M919vvluamc2 what kernel is that? How can I update it.
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M919 Is TMO S4 version. ....VVLUAMC2 is the firmware that DEV used to cooked the rom as a base for their rom.... In your case WICKED ROM.... IF you follow index guide from @Naddict it would take you to kernel thread link ..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332717 either u install custom rom coz normally comes with custom kernel or just flash the kernel it self ..... if you like to update... Since I believed TMO s4 version is unlocked bootloader. ...:thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
M919 Is TMO S4 version. ....VVLUAMC2 is the firmware that DEV used to cooked the rom as a base for their rom.... In your case WICKED ROM.... IF you follow index guide from @Naddict it would take you to kernel thread link ..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332717 either u install custom rom coz normally comes with custom kernel or just flash the kernel it self ..... if you like to update... Since I believed TMO s4 version is unlocked bootloader. ...:thumbup:
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So i got a problem, when try to flash Wicked V10, but after done and reboot and I got this screen said "unknown error wait.... done.". Also I try to update the kernel with Odin but keep getting fail. Right now I'm back to Wicked V8.
Also when I go to Odin Mode this is what it showing:
Odin Mode
Product Name: SGH-M919V
Current Binary: Custom
System Status: Custom
CSB_OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30

So I'm currently on Darthstalker S4 Version X1, i try both M919V and M919 on the Flash Option and they both work. Still baseband Version: M919VVLUAMC2 I'm trying to update it and it getting fail.

Anyone? Help

[Q] Help! Cannot boot into Custom Recovery

Hello, I cannot My AT&T Galaxy S4 into recovery mode. According to Boot Manager I have 2 recoveries already installed(CWM and TWRP) but every time I try reboot into recovery I get "Could not do Normal Boot ODIN MODE". I installed one of the recoveries using Goo manager and because it didn't work I tried with boot manager, What am I missing?

Goo Manager doesn't work for the AT&T S4... I did the same thing a while back. You need to use Safestrap for this phone. Look for the right version of it. I'm assuming you are using the stock ROM so find out what software version you are on and download the right version of Safestrap. Good luck.
Btw I forgot to add that you lost your stock recovery so you don't have one anymore. You can take it to a bestbuy and tell them Kies broke your phone and they can reflash it for you, or you can install a custom recovery.
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Also, you can't have 2 recoveries installed at "same time". Find your build in settings. If mf3/mk2/nb1 you can't flash custom recoveries. Will also be limited to TW roms. You must use SafeStrap. So, probably need to get very familiar with it before going farther.
Good Luck on it--

Thanks!
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Thanks, I'm on MK2. I get this message in Rom manager, should I proceed to install Safestrap?
Sorry for the picture size, don't know how to resize.

You need to use ODIN to flash the original firmware back to your phone (MK2 from the looks of it). Then, install safetrap using the instructions available in the Safestrap thread. Make sure you read the entire thread before you do anything. As already mentioned, only safestrap will work with your phone, not Goo Manager and not ROM Manager.

scott14719 said:
You need to use ODIN to flash the original firmware back to your phone (MK2 from the looks of it). Then, install safetrap using the instructions available in the Safestrap thread. Make sure you read the entire thread before you do anything. As already mentioned, only safestrap will work with your phone, not Goo Manager and not ROM Manager.
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DITTO

Austie1337 said:
Goo Manager doesn't work for the AT&T S4... I did the same thing a while back. You need to use Safestrap for this phone. Look for the right version of it. I'm assuming you are using the stock ROM so find out what software version you are on and download the right version of Safestrap. Good luck.
Btw I forgot to add that you lost your stock recovery so you don't have one anymore. You can take it to a bestbuy and tell them Kies broke your phone and they can reflash it for you, or you can install a custom recovery.
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Is there a way I can flash the stock recovery myself? I'm not in the US. Also, I installed Safestrap without flashing the original firmware and everything seems to be working fine. Should I reflash it anyways? I want to run a custom rom (Hyperdrive RLS15) and I'm new to all of this.Thank you for all your answers!

LeoZ100 said:
Is there a way I can flash the stock recovery myself? I'm not in the US. Also, I installed Safestrap without flashing the original firmware and everything seems to be working fine. Should I reflash it anyways? I want to run a custom rom (Hyperdrive RLS15) and I'm new to all of this.Thank you for all your answers!
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Its all up to you if you wanna flash a custom ROM. Personally I don't because I have always had bad luck with modding phones and tablets. that's why I only root, but don't let that discourage you. Make sure that you have the correct ROM for your device before installing it.
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LeoZ100 said:
Is there a way I can flash the stock recovery myself? I'm not in the US. Also, I installed Safestrap without flashing the original firmware and everything seems to be working fine. Should I reflash it anyways? I want to run a custom rom (Hyperdrive RLS15) and I'm new to all of this.Thank you for all your answers!
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Do a backup before flashing anything.
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Help with my GALAxy S4

My phone is S4 mk2 with 4.3 jelly bean. I used Odin3 v3.07 with CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.tar.md5 to root my phone. Once its rooted when I restart my phone I see Samsung Custom with a unlock icon. I then install safestrap 3.72 on my phone and restarted into safestrap. I first created the recovery(I dont know where it put the recovery file but I assume my SD card). It shows recovery is installed successfully. I then wiped all the data except SD card. and restarted. I thought it will restart into SafeStrap but it doesnt. now My phone stuck on Samsung Screen with unlock icon or I can still go to Odin downloading mode. Is there a way I can get back to my android OS? please help

Do you have I337 or I337M? With i337, you can replace recovery; safestrap is the working recovery for you. With i337m, you don't need safestrap; you can use custom recovery directly.
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winwin888 said:
My phone is S4 mk2 with 4.3 jelly bean. I used Odin3 v3.07 with CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.tar.md5 to root my phone. Once its rooted when I restart my phone I see Samsung Custom with a unlock icon. I then install safestrap 3.72 on my phone and restarted into safestrap. I first created the recovery(I dont know where it put the recovery file but I assume my SD card). It shows recovery is installed successfully. I then wiped all the data except SD card. and restarted. I thought it will restart into SafeStrap but it doesnt. now My phone stuck on Samsung Screen with unlock icon or I can still go to Odin downloading mode. Is there a way I can get back to my android OS? please help
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Sounds like you need to Odin back to stock if you wiped everything except SD Card. Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279
Once back on MK2 stock, read the following guide. Please thank the op in the threads that help you. Good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

jmjoyas said:
Do you have I337 or I337M? With i337, you can replace recovery; safestrap is the working recovery for you. With i337m, you don't need safestrap; you can use custom recovery directly.
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I dont know, I think its 1337. Its ATT phone

Thanks
John The Rhino said:
Sounds like you need to Odin back to stock if you wiped everything except SD Card. Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279
Once back on MK2 stock, read the following guide. Please thank the op in the threads that help you. Good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
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IM gonna try it now. Downloading will report back .

You are on MK2. The guide will help you. Take your time and read it throughly. Help is here on XDA if you need it.
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John The Rhino said:
You are on MK2. The guide will help you. Take your time and read it throughly. Help is here on XDA if you need it.
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does Odin version matter? I cant seem to find a Odin from that post. or i can use any Odin?

flashing to Stock MK2. meanwhile I have question, is it possible for S4 to get S5 stock rom with kitkat 4.4? thanks again! for help

John The Rhino said:
You are on MK2. The guide will help you. Take your time and read it throughly. Help is here on XDA if you need it.
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I finally got it back to stock. But when I boot up my phone it still says custom with unlock icon. what does that mean?

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winwin888 said:
flashing to Stock MK2. meanwhile I have question, is it possible for S4 to get S5 stock rom with kitkat 4.4? thanks again! for help
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You do have a ROM that has the look and feel of S5 ROM. Search for "Samy Deluxe ROM S5" in the All things AT&T thread.

Best rom for my situation?

Hey everyone. I've rooted my phone with towel root as described here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...to-root-i337ucufnj4-4-4-4-11-13-2014-t2939553
I was thinking about cyanogenmod, or pure nexus. Any thoughts? I want to have a nearly pure android experience but still look good without bloatware.
Pure Nexus looked like it fit the description but the method of flashing looked like it might limit my future options.
Thoughts?

androidcortex said:
Hey everyone. I've rooted my phone with towel root as described here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...to-root-i337ucufnj4-4-4-4-11-13-2014-t2939553
I was thinking about cyanogenmod, or pure nexus. Any thoughts? I want to have a nearly pure android experience but still look good without bloatware.
Pure Nexus looked like it fit the description but the method of flashing looked like it might limit my future options.
Thoughts?
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Well you won't be able to flash cm. Pure nexus is great but yes also limited with not having a stable Dev for the ROM anymore. I actually flashed GoldFinger shortly after the pn Dev switched phones and I like it a lot. Tons of room for customization since it still has Samsung features (coming from a person that doesn't favor touchwiz). Here's a preview
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It even gets updates

Interesting, why exactly is cm not an option now? I'll look into goldeneye.

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Interesting, why exactly is cm not an option now? I'll look into goldeneye.
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Cm requires cwm/twrp. These recoveries are only accessible for using of the MDL boot loader, which is the original s4. Upgrades after that are stuck with safe strap and we can't downgrade that far. [emoji24]

Oh wow. So they have an Apple-like situation going on? So I should only look at safestrap roms?

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Oh wow. So they have an Apple-like situation going on? So I should only look at safestrap roms?
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Yep yep. All compatible Roms for us will be in the all things general thread.

So at this point I am wondering is there any roms highly favored over the rest? I'm going to look them all over but I want to hear some thoughts in here.

Also after following that rooting guide, can I simply install safestrap from my phone or do I need to flash the nc1 kernel and reroot again?

@iB4STiD is a pretty favored Dev around here it seems so all of his Roms are a pretty good bet. I haven't tried GoldenEye but I love GoldFinger because it has the touchwiz of s5. Older versions I cant hang with. @Joe-Tech is also great but he has an s5 now but I saw that he's still trying to put out builds, mainly for pure nexus so there's still some hope for that ROM.

And how about safestrap? Can it be installed on rooted nj4 or do you need to install it on nc1 first?

So while on nj4, if thats the base youre on, you'll need to be using the nc1 kernel (flashed with Odin 3.09). Which I assume you're on since you're rooted. While still on the nc1 kernel you'll flash safe strap, v3.75 b01. All of these files are in the Odin to stock thread in general in the spoiler under nj4 rooted with ss. After you have ss installed then you Odin the nj4 kernel back onto the phone.

Is that kernel ver correct?

Hmm I'm not sure. What method did you do for upgrading?

Flashed with odin

Okay if you don't recall flashing the nj4 kernel after successfully rooting on the nc1 kernel, you should still be on it. So download busy box from the play store, and install it from within the app. After make sure you have the ss 3.72 b01 apk on your phone then install that. Then you can put the nj4 kernel back on your phone with Odin. If you don't remember, flash the nc1 kernel anyway in Odin.
After all that you can flash Roms in ss. Make sure you have the nj4 modules and a download of SuperSU (to make sure you dont lose root) on your phone to flash. Only use the stock slot.
Oh and if the ss app disappears from your drawer, just install the app again from your phone.

The guide has you flash back to nj4 after you towelroot in nc1, I'm guessing I need to flash back to nc1 then install that?

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The guide has you flash back to nj4 after you towelroot in nc1, I'm guessing I need to flash back to nc1 then install that?
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No the guide is for if you're on nc1. If you were on nc1 and used Odin to get to nj4, it only sounds like you didn't complete the rest of the steps.
The Odin method has you flash the nj4 ROM and then the nc1 kernel because the nj4 kernel can't be rooted. That's why after you successfully root and get ss, you can flash the nj4 kernel. But before that you have to install SuperSU to make sure you keep root.

I followed the steps to a t and got root with the method I linked to in the original post.

Bootloader readout.

So if you're only without safe strap, get busy box from the play store and install fully. Then the correct version of safe strap just because its stable, and you should be in business to flash compatible Roms.