Is there anyway to install TWRP on locked bootloader this time?
Not MDB or MDL anymore.
Thanks
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clgt said:
Is there anyway to install TWRP on locked bootloader this time?
Not MDB or MDL anymore.
Thanks
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clgt,
This is not the correct place to ask this question, but I understand how it can be confusing to see where to go. Here, check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
It is for your phone, and should help you answer your questions. If it does not answer your questions, please post there to get more specific phone help.
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1) Are there any developers still attempting on finding a way for a custom recovery on the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 MF3 firmware? I know there is a custom recovery alternative, Safestrap, but I am talking about CWM and TWRP.
2) Will the users that soft-bricked their phone still have the problems once the new update for 4.3 comes out? Or will everything be normal again?
I've been searching for the answers for these questions for a bit now and just wanted to ask the community myself. Thanks for the responses in advance :good:
ajstudios4400 said:
1) Are there any developers still attempting on finding a way for a custom recovery on the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 MF3 firmware? I know there is a custom recovery alternative, Safestrap, but I am talking about CWM and TWRP.
2) Will the users that soft-bricked their phone still have the problems once the new update for 4.3 comes out? Or will everything be normal again?
I've been searching for the answers for these questions for a bit now and just wanted to ask the community myself. Thanks for the responses in advance :good:
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There won't be any custom recoveries besides SafeStrap yet because the MF3 firmware update patches the bootloader, to which there is currently no unlock method. In other words, no, until someone unlocks the bootloader.
If you're soft-bricked on an MF3 build then this should help you get back to factory stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003
Not to be a ****, but this info is easily obtainable just by reading the stickies in this and the General forum.
jdisco1 said:
There won't be any custom recoveries besides SafeStrap yet because the MF3 firmware update patches the bootloader, to which there is currently no unlock method. In other words, no, until someone unlocks the bootloader.
If you're soft-bricked on an MF3 build then this should help you get back to factory stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003
Not to be a ****, but this info is easily obtainable just by reading the stickies in this and the General forum.
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Sorry but I actually searched through probably 75 threads and never found an answer, but it might have been the thing that I was searching for. Thanks for the clarification though. I really appreciate it
You can tap "jdisco1" thanks button as it helps his status
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I was lucky enough to catch the MF3 update way back when and rooted to stop it, but I'm just now getting around to putting a rom and recovery on it. There's understandably a lack of posts about any recovery other than the Safestrap, and TWRP won't download from Goo Manager (looks like download is missing) From what I understand, safestrap isn't ideal for unlocked S4's.
So my question is, what version of TWRP should I be using, and does anyone have a link to it?
TwistedMexi said:
I was lucky enough to catch the MF3 update way back when and rooted to stop it, but I'm just now getting around to putting a rom and recovery on it. There's understandably a lack of posts about any recovery other than the Safestrap, and TWRP won't download from Goo Manager (looks like download is missing) From what I understand, safestrap isn't ideal for unlocked S4's.
So my question is, what version of TWRP should I be using, and does anyone have a link to it?
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So you are on MDL? There are many posts about custom recoveries for S4s with MDL. The sticky "pinned" threads in the General section list them. If you are on MF3, safestrap is your only current option.
scott14719 said:
So you are on MDL? There are many posts about custom recoveries for S4s with MDL. The sticky "pinned" threads in the General section list them. If you are on MF3, safestrap is your only current option.
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Man, I'm sorry. I don't know why, but I thought to check everything but the general section. I was searching for posts but since they were all from august I wasn't sure.
Thanks.
OMG!!!! After tons of reading for a way to check if my Bootloader is locked. I have gotten no result except to use safstrap for bootloader stuff or what not. I just want a straight answer to my question/s. A post should also be sticky about this.
My Phone BASEBAND is I337UCUAMF3
1.How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked or locked. When I go into download mode, will it say like bootloader=locked/unlocked or so.
2.If its locked. How do i unlock it. Secure or non secure. Just wanna install CWM/TWRP Recovery with updates straight from there site without a need for modification like safestrap. Wanna install custom roms A.S.A.P
alvin14 said:
OMG!!!! After tons of reading for a way to check if my Bootloader is locked. I have gotten no result except to use safstrap for bootloader stuff or what not. I just want a straight answer to my question/s. A post should also be sticky about this.
My Phone BASEBAND is I337UCUAMF3
1.How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked or locked. When I go into download mode, will it say like bootloader=locked/unlocked or so.
2.If its locked. How do i unlock it. Secure or non secure. Just wanna install CWM/TWRP Recovery with updates straight from there site without a need for modification like safestrap. Wanna install custom roms A.S.A.P
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Any AT&T I337 that's MF3, MK2, or NB1 has a locked bootloader so don't bother checking. So far there is no exploit, Devs are working on it and when they crack it it will be all over the S4 threads. Safe strap is the only way to run custom roms. Don't try to flash a custom recovery.
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dave5777 said:
Any AT&T I337 that's MF3, MK2, or NB1 has a locked bootloader so don't bother checking. So far there is no exploit, Devs are working on it and when they crack it it will be all over the S4 threads. Safe strap is the only way to run custom roms. Don't try to flash a custom recovery.
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Thanks a lot for your speedy reply. So upgrading my Baseband to something else wont change the bootloader locked? I am also guessing every AT&T S4 comes bootloader locked then... In other words, would it be best i get my i9500 back since i don't have to worry about bootloader locked and brick and all that stuff that's currently making my i337 useless.
Yes every AT&T is locked, get your i9500 back.
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dave5777 said:
Yes every AT&T is locked, get your i9500 back.
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Thanks a million. Now that was easy and straight forward. Someone should create a sticky thread of this topic with it close so no replies. Damn. Information was so hard to get but many thanks to you. It was a breeze.
alvin14 said:
Thanks a million. Now that was easy and straight forward. Someone should create a sticky thread of this topic with it close so no replies. Damn. Information was so hard to get but many thanks to you. It was a breeze.
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This information is already in the "stickied" threads.
... to the latest MF9 which is flashing every so often on the phone.
I'm assuming I download and fastboot the latest firmware (which I can not find), which wipes it clean, re-install TWRP and then what for root?
This is an L720, 4.2.2.
RBraverman said:
... to the latest MF9 which is flashing every so often on the phone.
I'm assuming I download and fastboot the latest firmware (which I can not find), which wipes it clean, re-install TWRP and then what for root?
This is an L720, 4.2.2.
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Try not to ask questions in the development section of any forum. These are not the forums you're looking for, the L720 forums are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-sprint
FBis251 said:
Try not to ask questions in the development section of any forum. These are not the forums you're looking for, the L720 forums are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-sprint
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Sorry, will do.
is there anyone to help me that How to install CWM/TWRP on my Galaxy S4 i337 rooted running Android 4.4.4 Kitkat NJ4.
Last time i tried to install TWRP with ROM Manager and my phone was briked than i flashed official ROM with Odin.
Please help me.
Thanx.
Does your phone have a locked bootloader? if it does, cwm or twrp can't be installed.
Bootloader Status.
audit13 said:
Does your phone have a locked bootloader? if it does, cwm or twrp can't be installed.
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I Think My Bootloader Is Locked.
But I'm Not Conformed About My Boot Loader.
Please Tell Me Is There Any Way To Check Bootloader Status (Locked/Unlocked)
audit13 said:
Does your phone have a locked bootloader? if it does, cwm or twrp can't be installed.
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Hello, did any of you solve anything? I have exactly the same problem. In addition, I have no idea how to check the bootloader status. I really want to get a custom ROM, such as CM. Is there any way? I do have ROOT. I found something in this thread, but I'm not even a little bit smarter after reading that. (Sorry, I can't post links, as I'm new on XDA and it doesn't let me. Please Google "Is there any way to simply check the current status of the bootloader (locked or unlocked)? " - sorry, can't think of another way, it will take you there. THANKS!
ShapeCZ said:
Hello, did any of you solve anything? I have exactly the same problem. In addition, I have no idea how to check the bootloader status. I really want to get a custom ROM, such as CM. Is there any way? I do have ROOT. I found something in this thread, but I'm not even a little bit smarter after reading that. (Sorry, I can't post links, as I'm new on XDA and it doesn't let me. Please Google "Is there any way to simply check the current status of the bootloader (locked or unlocked)? " - sorry, can't think of another way, it will take you there. THANKS!
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