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[Q] Safestrap problem on galaxy s4 with MF3

Ok so today I have installed safestrap on my galaxy S4 that has the MF3 update with the locked boot loader. Safestrap is working fine I am useing Slot 1. I have wiped it and installed Google Play Edition 4.3 Virgin ROM for the galaxy s4 from galaxys4root.com. and the mf3 module files. It says successful but then when I hit reboot It shows the samsung galaxy s4 logo then the screen just goes black and the notification light is blue but then it just starts rebooting. I searched for a solution but no results. I have seen some people on these forums that are useing the rom I am and they are working fine. I just dont understand what I am doing wrong please help. If you need a video I can record and show whats wrong but only if you need it.

rajwii64 said:
Ok so today I have installed safestrap on my galaxy S4 that has the MF3 update with the locked boot loader. Safestrap is working fine I am useing Slot 1. I have wiped it and installed Google Play Edition 4.3 Virgin ROM for the galaxy s4 from galaxys4root.com. and the mf3 module files. It says successful but then when I hit reboot It shows the samsung galaxy s4 logo then the screen just goes black and the notification light is blue but then it just starts rebooting. I searched for a solution but no results. I have seen some people on these forums that are useing the rom I am and they are working fine. I just dont understand what I am doing wrong please help. If you need a video I can record and show whats wrong but only if you need it.
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4.3 roms don't work on safestrap. get the 4.2.2 version of the rom

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deadenz said:
4.3 roms don't work on safestrap. get the 4.2.2 version of the rom
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I thought it could. I swear I saw people with it.

rajwii64 said:
I thought it could. I swear I saw people with it.
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maybe they have mdl. I think 4.3 roms will work as long as you aren't on mf3

[Q] Bootloader unlock for SGH-I337Z AIO WIRELESS

Hello all. I am new to this site but I enjoy it a lot and I learned a lot as well from the threads. I got AIO wireless service that has the I337 model galaxy s4. I successfully rooted my phone with Kingo root. After rooting my phone I tried to install a customer recovery on it with no success no matter what I did ( I tried every imaginable scenario). In the process of rooting my phone my kernel got damaged and my Wi-Fi stopped working. I am trying to re flash the phone with custom multi carrier rom but I think that my boot loader is locked and that is the reason I can’t install the recovery. If anyone can guide me in the right direction where I can unlock the boot loader would be amazing. Thank you all in advance

1. This section isn't for AIO wireless but I don't know if there is a section for it.
2. There is currently no way to unlock the boot loader.
3. If you want to restore it back to stock read about it in my signature.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk

4tele said:
Hello all. I am new to this site but I enjoy it a lot and I learned a lot as well from the threads. I got AIO wireless service that has the I337 model galaxy s4. I successfully rooted my phone with Kingo root. After rooting my phone I tried to install a customer recovery on it with no success no matter what I did ( I tried every imaginable scenario). In the process of rooting my phone my kernel got damaged and my Wi-Fi stopped working. I am trying to re flash the phone with custom multi carrier rom but I think that my boot loader is locked and that is the reason I can’t install the recovery. If anyone can guide me in the right direction where I can unlock the boot loader would be amazing. Thank you all in advance
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seedeh said:
1. This section isn't for AIO wireless but I don't know if there is a section for it.
2. There is currently no way to unlock the boot loader.
3. If you want to restore it back to stock read about it in my signature.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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This section is for all I337 variants. He has a different model than the AT&T I337, so that restore tar in your signature won't work and the bootloader may be unlocked for him depending on his carrier's choice.
EDIT: Here is the I337Z stock firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448794
It says they did not get a recovery working, you may be stuck to Safestrap 3.65

DeadlySin9 said:
This section is for all I337 variants. He has a different model than the AT&T I337, so that restore tar in your signature won't work and the bootloader may be unlocked for him depending on his carrier's choice.
EDIT: Here is the I337Z stock firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448794
It says they did not get a recovery working, you may be stuck to Safestrap 3.65
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Ah. He said I337Z in the title but not the post so I was confused.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk

Thank you
I guess I need to do some more reading about safe strap...If you could point me in the right direction..it would be good...:good:

My phone is i337z
I Typed my mistake i337 in the body of the message.

Got my Phone to work with safestrap
Thank you again! I got my phone to work with safe strap 3.65! I loaded the Intika Locky S4 Rom v1.0 everything seems to work :good:

4tele said:
Thank you again! I got my phone to work with safe strap 3.65! I loaded the Intika Locky S4 Rom v1.0 everything seems to work :good:
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4tele, I assume you used the AT&T Safestrap? I was not able to get AT&T Safestrap 3.65, 3.71, or 3.72 to work on my I337Z from Cricket (AIO) with KitKat 4.4.2, build number KOT49H.I337ZTUUBNE2. The app says it installed successfully, but it never seems to activate. Are you on KitKat? If so, what build number?
Anyone know if it's possible to flash the AT&T I337 MF3 firmware on the I337Z then try to unlock the bootloader using the process described below? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577

I used the AT&T safestap 3.65 but my phone was on MH1 firmware 4.2.2 and it worked, if you are on kitkat probably need to use the latest safestap I guess

guys check this out , maybe one developer decides to take advantage of this and help us out http://www.droid-life.com/2014/08/07/moto-x-bootloader-unlock-qualcomm/

[Q] Help? Galaxy S4 i337 can't boot TWRPs or CWM

Hey!
I recently rooted my GS4 i337. Everything is all working as of now. However, I want to flash an AOSP ROM onto it. So, I followed instructions and at first, I flashed TWRP to my phone. It said it was successful, but when I go to recovery it puts me in ODIN. I then uninstalled TWRP and got the latest version that is said to support i337 GS4. Flashed successfully, but when I boot it still goes ODIN.
I tried both manually recovery booting with the buttons, and the UI on the actual app. Boots ODIN both ways.
Is there something I'm doing wrong? How can I boot into TWRP or CWM so I can make a quick ROM backup and flash an AOSP ROM?
Cheers! And if this is the wrong section, can a moderator please move it? I'm new to this forum.
Thanks. :laugh:

Check your firmware version then do a lot of reading.

jd1639 said:
Check your firmware version then do a lot of reading.
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Explain please?

nhannon9 said:
Explain please?
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Unless your on mdl firmware you can't flash twrp or cwm. I'm guessing you're not.

jd1639 said:
Unless your on mdl firmware you can't flash twrp or cwm. I'm guessing you're not.
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Don't think so, my baseband is UCUEMK2 on 4.3. So, there's no way to get any custom ROMs on this? What can I do so I can?

nhannon9 said:
Don't think so, my baseband is UCUEMK2 on 4.3. So, there's no way to get any custom ROMs on this? What can I do so I can?
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Google i337 safestrap mk2 xda

jd1639 said:
Google i337 safestrap mk2 xda
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I found this a video on how to use Safestrap on 4.3.
It's for the Verizon variant but the SE Linux matches, can I give Safestrap a shot?
EDIT: Scratch that, I've found an ATT compatible version (3.71) and it booted into it perfectly! Now I can backup my stock ROM real quick and flash on my new one! Thanks!!

[Q] Rooting S4 (Build No. NC1)

I am new to flashing so sorry if I have asked some stupid questions.
I have SGH-I337 (ATT) and would like to root and then maybe install Cyanogenmod or any other custom ROM.
Device Details:
Baseband - NC1
Build No. - NC1
Android Version - 4.4.2
I tried to root NC1 directly using motochopper. Then I read and I am now trying to downgrade.
I have got ODIN 3.09 but it does not say support to I337. I have gone through Noob Helper
I have downloaded all zips from Downgrade
After reading the article of Modems; I got confused about my bootloader.
I also have gone through the thread but after that confusion, I did not proceed ahead.
Could anyone please help me?
How to identify boot-loader?
Which ODIN to use or do I need to use SAFETRAP (not sure if bootloader is MF3) ?

mayurd said:
I am new to flashing so sorry if I have asked some stupid questions.
I have SGH-I337 (ATT) and would like to root and then maybe install Cyanogenmod or any other custom ROM.
Device Details:
Baseband - NC1
Build No. - NC1
Android Version - 4.4.2
I tried to root NC1 directly using motochopper. Then I read and I am now trying to downgrade.
I have got ODIN 3.09 but it does not say support to I337. I have gone through Noob Helper
I have downloaded all zips from Downgrade
After reading the article of Modems; I got confused about my bootloader.
I also have gone through the thread but after that confusion, I did not proceed ahead.
Could anyone please help me?
How to identify boot-loader?
Which ODIN to use or do I need to use SAFETRAP (not sure if bootloader is MF3) ?
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Dont worry about Odin saying the device is i9505 or so. The flash will work.
For samsung phones running full stock firmware, all the components have the same version. Since your build is NC1, your bootloader is also NC1.
You are in the right track. Follow the downgrade thread to partial downgrade to MK2. Then use saferoot to root. Then install safestrap v3.72. Then use the deadly venom kitkat magic tool to install any kitkat rom of your choice from this list (post 3).
You cannot install any AOSP based rom. So, no CM. Even google play edition roms dont work.
You can install AOSP themed roms (like BlackBox3.0)

jmjoyas said:
Dont worry about Odin saying the device is i9505 or so. The flash will work.
For samsung phones running full stock firmware, all the components have the same version. Since your build is NC1, your bootloader is also NC1.
You are in the right track. Follow the downgrade thread to partial downgrade to MK2. Then use saferoot to root. Then install safestrap v3.72. Then use the deadly venom kitkat magic tool to install any kitkat rom of your choice from this list (post 3).
You cannot install any AOSP based rom. So, no CM. Even google play edition roms dont work.
You can install AOSP themed roms (like BlackBox3.0)
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Thank you for the response. I have downgraded to MK2 and have done the root.
I was wondering if you could tell me if it is possible to install Liquid Smooth ROM. I have seen the video and I have downloaded from here which says S4 unified. Also, there are some videos claiming CM on S4.
Could anyone please help on the same?

mayurd said:
Thank you for the response. I have downgraded to MK2 and have done the root.
I was wondering if you could tell me if it is possible to install Liquid Smooth ROM. I have seen the video and I have downloaded from here which says S4 unified. Also, there are some videos claiming CM on S4.
Could anyone please help on the same?
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As already stated, no AOSP based roms will work (ROMs that are built by compiling AOSP code). Only TouchWiz based roms will work. If you need AOSP look and feel, you can install an AOSP themed rom.
CM/AOSP on ATT S4 is only possible if you have the MDB/MDL bootloader. Anything above that, it wont work.

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As already stated, no AOSP based roms will work (ROMs that are built by compiling AOSP code). Only TouchWiz based roms will work. If you need AOSP look and feel, you can install an AOSP themed rom.
CM/AOSP on ATT S4 is only possible if you have the MDB/MDL bootloader. Anything above that, it wont work.
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Sorry for the repeated questions.
I tried to update through Safestrap with BlackBox. But I got stuck on the boot screen where it shows Samsung Logo. I might have done something wrong. I just clicked next on BlackBox 3.0. Could anyone please help me !
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When I tried to reboot into recovery mood (Vol Up + Home + Power) it says:
" Secure Fail Kernel
(Warning Sign) System Software not authorised by ATT has been found on your phone"

Don't select the reboot now option in the aroma installer at the end. Then, after the ROM flash is complete and before you reboot the phone, you need to put the phone back in download mode and flash the MLD ap/bl/cp files from the tool
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

jmjoyas said:
Don't select the reboot now option in the aroma installer at the end. Then, after the ROM flash is complete and before you reboot the phone, you need to put the phone back in download mode and flash the MLD ap/bl/cp files from the tool
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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I flashed the NB1 using ODIN but it still stays on Samsung Logo with custom logo. I am not able to navigate any where else from that screen.
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I was able to go into system recovery. Please let me know if I can fix the error somehow.
Thanks a lot !

Get into stock recovery and factory reset. I am not sure why you flashed NB1 though, as there is no direct root method for it yet
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jmjoyas said:
Get into stock recovery and factory reset. I am not sure why you flashed NB1 though, as there is no direct root method for it yet
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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He probably was following the steps that were provided elsewhere here that had you go from nc1 to nb1 then back to the M (I can't remember which M) one.

jmjoyas said:
Get into stock recovery and factory reset. I am not sure why you flashed NB1 though, as there is no direct root method for it yet
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I had rooted MK2 and the installed the custom ROM (Blackbox) and then was suppose to flash NB1.
So, if I just did a factory reset it would solve my error?
Thanks for the help!
Edit:
I tried doing the factory reset. It just wipes all the user data. And I am still stuck on the same screen with Samsung and the custom logo.

mayurd said:
I had rooted MK2 and the installed the custom ROM (Blackbox) and then was suppose to flash NB1.
So, if I just did a factory reset it would solve my error?
Thanks for the help!
Edit:
I tried doing the factory reset. It just wipes all the user data. And I am still stuck on the same screen with Samsung and the custom logo.
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I have sent you a PM. Probably I can assist better on hangout.

[Q] cwm for sm-G7105???

hi,there is no any twrp or cwm ported for grand 2 LTE sm-g7105 i request developers to please make cwm cause I'm not able to install any mods without CWM.

qasim799 said:
hi,there is no any twrp or cwm ported for grand 2 LTE sm-g7105 i request developers to please make cwm cause I'm not able to install any mods without CWM.
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Tried the G7102's CWM? No difference, as in my old Galaxy Star, the same build of CWM worked on two variants.
Technically, there shouldn't be a difference.
If it failed, you can simply fix using Odin.

WaseemAlkurdi said:
Tried the G7102's CWM? No difference, as in my old Galaxy Star, the same build of CWM worked on two variants.
Technically, there shouldn't be a difference.
If it failed, you can simply fix using Odin.
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yes I tried sm-g7102 recovery when it boots it goes into downloading mode and says could not do normal boot

qasim799 said:
yes I tried sm-g7102 recovery when it boots it goes into downloading mode and says could not do normal boot
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You're using 4.3 recovery on 4.4.2.
That's it.

WaseemAlkurdi said:
You're using 4.3 recovery on 4.4.2.
That's it.
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my device doesn't received 4.4.2 yet so I am running android 4.3 and i think i am flashing 4.4.2 recovery on 4.3 so tell me recoveries which were made for 4.3 on sm-g7102 hope that works

qasim799 said:
my device doesn't received 4.4.2 yet so I am running android 4.3 and i think i am flashing 4.4.2 recovery on 4.3 so tell me recoveries which were made for 4.3 on sm-g7102 hope that works
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I'm sure that this would work.
Use the older PhilZ Touch 6.48 for 4.3.
You can find it in the recovery section.
Make sure you use the old release, not the new KitKat one.

WaseemAlkurdi said:
I'm sure that this would work.
Use the older PhilZ Touch 6.48 for 4.3.
You can find it in the recovery section.
Make sure you use the old release, not the new KitKat one.
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tried but failed i also updated to kitkat 4.4.2 and tried the kitkat recovery it also failed i think there 's a qualcomm secure bootloader but it should also be on sm-g7102 how this recovery works on that device.CWM should be ported for this device seperately because this device has a different case.

qasim799 said:
tried but failed i also updated to kitkat 4.4.2 and tried the kitkat recovery it also failed i think there 's a qualcomm secure bootloader but it should also be on sm-g7102 how this recovery works on that device.CWM should be ported for this device seperately because this device has a different case.
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Secure Boot doesn't affect anything.
Make sure you use a 4.4.2 recovery on 4.4.2.
Redownload as to eliminate mix-up between recoveries.