Help me root my phone, please. - Galaxy S3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello everyone.
I would really like to be able to remove remove unnecessary, bloatware and energy consuming apps for example google +, hangouts, dropbox,...and maybe even the play store.
I want to take full control of my phone so every piece of information is welcome.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo phone with the following specifications:
Model number:
GT-I9301I
Android version:
4.4.2
Android security patch level:
2006-06-01
Baseband version:
I9301IXXUAPG1
Kernel version
3.4.0-6004186
[email protected] #1
Wed Jan 4 19:28:00 KST 2017
Build number:
KOT49H.I9301IXXSAQA1
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-I9301I_4.4.2_0055
Wed Jun 29 20:36:25 2016
Security software version:
ASKS v1.2_161011

https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...overy-t-r-p-samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-gt-t2906840
Hopefully its help you !! Cheer bro

I am not sure it's going to work and I really wouldn't like to make my phone useless.
Thanks for your reply though.
mitu725 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...overy-t-r-p-samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-gt-t2906840
Hopefully its help you !! Cheer bro
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P.S. And I don't know if the build number is the same.
I got the impression that it matters and if you don't get the right tools for the exact phone specifications you render you phone useless.
meekss said:
I am not sure it's going to work and I really wouldn't like to make my phone useless.
Thanks for your reply though.
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Need help with this as well
Basically the same situation as OP, same phone, same build number.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo
Model: GT-I9301I
Build: KOT49H.I9301IXXSAQA1
Prior to my rooting attempts I enabled debug mode, installed the USB drivers and made a full backup via MyPhoneExplorer.
I tried rooting it with CF-Auto-Root. Went to the site, selected the correct model and build (it was listed twice, tried both) and downloaded the Auto-Root package as well as the provided original boot and recovery images. When I try to flash the CFAR image.tar.md5 file, Odin initiates the transfer, however it fails to complete the task.
Here is the log:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> cache.img
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
The progress bar stops at around a quarter completed and my phone says "unsupported dev_type" in red letters, rebooting it results in a message that a firmware upgrade encountered a issue and it won't boot.
Thankfully it isn't bricked (yet) as I am able to use Odin to flash the original boot image successfully after which the phone boots normally again.
I tried several versions of Odin all with the same result, I even tried running it in Windows XP compatibility mode which interestingly doesn't make it fail but crash the application at the point where it normally would.
However, that's not helping me getting it rooted so any help would be much appreciated.

Here are the steps:
- install twrp via flashing it with Odin.
- after that make a full backup with twrp just in case
- flash supersu which will give you root (sometimes there is an option in twrp to flash supersu)

Best way to root s3 neo is SuperSU

I had the same version you have, so the solution is:
You'r version cannot be rooted. You have to change it.
Flash this version with Odin you will find on google or here : I9301IXXUANC6 : https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__S3__Neo+__/128t/ATO/I9301IXXUANC6/I9301IOXAUANC6/
Then flash recovery to TRWP or something else, then install SuperSu with TRWP recovery or others, and finally flash ROM if you want.
Have fun, tell me if it worked.

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Fixed - I9505 - kernel is not seandroid enforcing - Reboot & Hangs ! Easy !

S4 I9505
Problem:
Start up screen top left corner shows:
kernel is not seandroid enforcing
Hangs up or Reboots.
I updated my S4 to Version: I9505XXUEMKE
Then I used Odin to Flash a Root with Stock recovery & SU, something went WRONG!
Knox is now 0x1, which should not have happened, but what can I say.
BaM, I got the Reboots & Hang ups.
But, I still could get into Recovery & Download Mode!
SO HERE IS THE FIX:
1. Download, Odin 3 - THx 2 - daerragh
--- I used Ver.: Odin 3.07
2. Download, http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
--- Register
--- And download your Firmware, if you know which you had before it crashed choose that one otherwise Upgrade to latest.
--- For me it was the latest version - I9505XXUEMKE ---- THx 2 -- Repulsa for the tip.
3. Start Odin 3.07 --- [Should it "FAIL" Read note at the Bottom #6].
--- Make sure - Auto Reboot & F. Reset Time are checked - Nothing else.
--- Click on PDA choose your Firmware file in my case "I9505XXUEMKE"
--- this can take a minute or two, WAIT, the PDA will check mark itself.
4. To start Turn off your phone completely ! Now hold following buttons to get into Download Mode,
--- Volume Down
--- Home
--- and last Power
--- S4 will enter into DL Mode
Seeing you have already tried to root you phone, you should have you Samsung USB drivers.
5. Press Start
--- This will take time, after it Reboot itself,
--- remove the USB Cabel & wait
--- at least 5 minutes don't remember how long, I came back after 5 Minutes and it was done,
---------- so then if everything went well for you, have fun :good: .
6. FAIL
--- Should it Fail while uploading to your phone,
--- A. Remove Battery
--- B. Remove USB cabel
--- C. Restart.
--- Should it Fail again (which happend to me), then Do A. B. C. again.
--- and this time Touch your screen about every minute.
I Know that sounds weird, but it worked for me maybe something to do with "Stand by? no clue".
If this has help you in anyway please hit that :good: Thanks Bottun
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE for anything happening to your phone as a result of you flashing this Rom.
[Help Please] TMO-S4- Kernel is not seandroid enforcing
Hello,
Let me start off by saying, I'm a complete newbie when it comes to rooting (Infact - It took me a few days to even convince myself to do this) and I did look around for several guilds on how to remove this error (Downloaded Odin - Got Stock TAR.MD5) But I still get this error on my phone when I start the phone, it wouldn't be much of a probelm, except it hangs for a while and then restarts.) It also gets stuck for a long time at the T-Mobile load screen. The Wifi Wont turn on their... Please Help.
Galaxy S4: SGH-M919
T-Mobile...
I'm not an expert in Android OS but I think this is not an error. It is more of a notification that the STOCK KERNEL has been change to a CUSTOM one.
eclpsues said:
I'm not an expert in Android OS but I think this is not an error. It is more of a notification that the STOCK KERNEL has been change to a CUSTOM one.
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You are right :highfive:
Hi guys
A friend and I tried to update my rooted Samsung S4 i9505 to the official kitkat version. Had the unofficial one before. Unfortunatly we didn't turn on the usb debugging and there wasn't enough space on my memory card. After removing the data from the sd card it still didn't work (usb debuging?). My friend then tried to install a custom rom of some sort (I'm the noob here. He has some skills). No whenever I try to start my cell up the message KERNAL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING pops up in the top left corner. Can I turn on the usb debugging from the pc? What should I do?
Thanks
illias9 said:
Hi guys
A friend and I tried to update my rooted Samsung S4 i9505 to the official kitkat version. Had the unofficial one before. Unfortunatly we didn't turn on the usb debugging and there wasn't enough space on my memory card. After removing the data from the sd card it still didn't work (usb debuging?). My friend then tried to install a custom rom of some sort (I'm the noob here. He has some skills). No whenever I try to start my cell up the message KERNAL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING pops up in the top left corner. Can I turn on the usb debugging from the pc? What should I do?
Thanks
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I tried to install the Gummy Rom but I got the same problem. It gets stuck in the rebooting or something. It wont pass the samsung start screen. What should I do?
Tried all of the above and no go.
Hi i have CM on my Australia XSA Samsung 19505 and i am trying to get it back to stock though when i try to flash it in Odin it fails all the time i cant get into recovery though i am able to access download mode.
I am using Odin 3.09 with the correct stock rom for my device and when i run it i get this error message
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK9_I9505XSAEMK3_I9505XXUEMK9_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/007> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
And on my device is error message
start [224,1440]
sw rev check fail fused 4 binary 3.
I also have the "kernel is not seandroid enforcing" message.
When i restart my device i get an error message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies and try again"
I have tried to use Kies both versions and it doesn't work, The only way to get it to work is flash CWM which allows me back into my device.
Any ideas on how to get back to stock Thanks?
Natza09 said:
Hi i have CM on my Australia XSA Samsung 19505 and i am trying to get it back to stock though when i try to flash it in Odin it fails all the time i cant get into recovery though i am able to access download mode.
I am using Odin 3.09 with the correct stock rom for my device and when i run it i get this error message
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK9_I9505XSAEMK3_I9505XXUEMK9_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/007> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
And on my device is error message
start [224,1440]
sw rev check fail fused 4 binary 3.
I also have the "kernel is not seandroid enforcing" message.
When i restart my device i get an error message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies and try again"
I have tried to use Kies both versions and it doesn't work, The only way to get it to work is flash CWM which allows me back into my device.
Any ideas on how to get back to stock Thanks?
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Use a different usb port. Always use the ports on the back of your pc not the ones on the front.
Lennyz1988 said:
Use a different usb port. Always use the ports on the back of your pc not the ones on the front.
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Thanks Lennyz for the reply, I tried the back usb 2.0 and 3.0 and both failed with the same error message as originally posted. Can i just restore the kernel some how and will that fix the issue?
Natza09 said:
Thanks Lennyz for the reply, I tried the back usb 2.0 and 3.0 and both failed with the same error message as originally posted. Can i just restore the kernel some how and will that fix the issue?
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I think I know what you did. You try to flash an older stock firmware on to your device. Pick a newer firmware because downgrading is not possible.
Lennyz1988 said:
I think I know what you did. You try to flash an older stock firmware on to your device. Pick a newer firmware because downgrading is not possible.
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I have tried to flash several Roms that are 4.4 and that are compatible with my device using clock work mod and it doesn't work as i keep getting a Status 7 error which i have found a possible fix for here in the forum i will attempt to resolve and report back.
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Natza09 said:
I have tried to flash several Roms that are 4.4 and that are compatible with my device using clock work mod and it doesn't work as i keep getting a Status 7 error which i have found a possible fix for here in the forum i will attempt to resolve and report back.
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Ok so i put TWTP back on and i was able to install Goldeneye Rom 4.4.2, Which is working great. However when i reboot im still getting the Kernel is not seandroid enforcing message in red. As i can not restore to stock Rom as Australia XSA 4.4 isn't out yet is there any other way to get rid of this message. Thanks again.
did anyone tried this ??
Natza09 said:
Hi i have CM on my Australia XSA Samsung 19505 and i am trying to get it back to stock though when i try to flash it in Odin it fails all the time i cant get into recovery though i am able to access download mode.
I am using Odin 3.09 with the correct stock rom for my device and when i run it i get this error message
I have tried to use Kies both versions and it doesn't work, The only way to get it to work is flash CWM which allows me back into my device.
Any ideas on how to get back to stock Thanks?
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iuts coz you are trying to downgrade the aboot file which is associated with know security check .. u have to flash the same or upgrade
franny23dmt said:
iuts coz you are trying to downgrade the aboot file which is associated with know security check .. u have to flash the same or upgrade
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Yeah its all sorted now as version 4.4.2 has been officially released as stock on my Samsung S4, So back to "factory" now and no more message. Off to ebay it goes and Hello HTC One M8 .
Hi,
I'll Install WizCyan custom Rom on My GT-I9505 by TWRP mode. Its not a Error its a Premission That are allow when we use other roms.
●Press Volume Up and Volume Down Key at same
time and Hold it. This methode is use to Force Start your Rom

S4 I9500 Bricked while installing rom...

Hi, I had my S4 with stock rom 4.3 with adam kernel and philz touch recovery, tried to install via odin the stock rom 4.4.2 TTT but because of a CPU problem the usb connection was interrupted while installing. Now I'm stuck at download mode.
Here's details.
Download mode:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9500
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 1
RP SWREV: A3
After attempting install rom via odin:
appears the same in download mode plus this line:
SW REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE:-3, BINARY:2
Odin log:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9500UBUEMK1_I9500UUBEMK1_I9500UBUEMK1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I've already tried the same with the PIT file but still doesn't work, anybody got a clue?
Anybody? I need my phone back :S
chemell said:
Anybody? I need my phone back :S
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Odin was interrupted at the bootloader update (sboot.bin). You need the "factory ROM" to flash it, however I am not aware if anything for 4.2.2 would be available for now.
spamtrash said:
Odin was interrupted at the bootloader update (sboot.bin). You need the "factory ROM" to flash it, however I am not aware if anything for 4.2.2 would be available for now.
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But can I use another rom? I don't care if isn't a 4.2.2 rom because I need the phone again doesn't matter with which rom or android version.
If u can boot to recovery flash a custom rom then flash stock via odin
aayushkhajuria2842 said:
If u can boot to recovery flash a custom rom then flash stock via odin
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I can't, I only got download mode...
Try the right key combination .....its nt possible that you can have download mode but nt recovery
Press and hold Volume Up, Home and Power
aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Try the right key combination .....its nt possible that you can have download mode but nt recovery
Press and hold Volume Up, Home and Power
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Well it doesn't work, when I turn on the phone a black screen with a cellphone, a warning sign and a monitor appears and a text says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
With this screen I can only go into download mode but when I try recovery mode it just puts the screen black and back to the same text and pictures.
Another thing that worries me it's that I can't turn the phone off with the button, only if I pull the battery out.
This can be recovered I had same prblm some months ago bt I just flashed stock firmware nd it was fixed u may try flashing stock rom again
aayushkhajuria2842 said:
This can be recovered I had same prblm some months ago bt I just flashed stock firmware nd it was fixed u may try flashing stock rom again
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I've already tried with the rom "I9500UBUEMK1_I9500UUBEMK1_I9500UBUEMK1_HOME.tar.md5" (I believe it's stock rom) and get the odin error that appears in my first post...
Try some other firmware of you own region ......... 4.3 or 4.4 whichever u have for your region .......I think then u will nt get same error
chemell said:
Hi, I had my S4 with stock rom 4.3 with adam kernel and philz touch recovery, tried to install via odin the stock rom 4.4.2 TTT but because of a CPU problem the usb connection was interrupted while installing. Now I'm stuck at download mode.
Here's details.
Download mode:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9500
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 1
RP SWREV: A3
After attempting install rom via odin:
appears the same in download mode plus this line:
SW REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE:-3, BINARY:2
Odin log:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9500UBUEMK1_I9500UUBEMK1_I9500UBUEMK1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I've already tried the same with the PIT file but still doesn't work, anybody got a clue?
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Hi, try to flash through kies emergency firmware recovery.
navdeepavi said:
Hi, try to flash through kies emergency firmware recovery.
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Hi, I tried, but in Kies I can't get trough the "Connecting..." status so when I choose "Emergency firmware recovery" the list of devices appears empty.
I think u should try flashing some other stock firmware I hav had the prblm before
aayushkhajuria2842 said:
I think u should try flashing some other stock firmware I hav had the prblm before
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Hi, I'm downloading another firmware now. But I don't think it will work, i've tried with a pack I found (firmware+pit+booloader+cp+csc) and didn't work. Also I tried just flashing only de BP file and keep getting the same error:
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
I don't know what to do but I'm downloading an ARO stock firmware (4.3) and I'll try...
It should work I did the same thing but cant say anything
aayushkhajuria2842 said:
I think u should try flashing some other stock firmware I hav had the prblm before
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Obviously not. simple flash of ROM is not sorting out the corrupted bootloader problem.
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chemell said:
Hi, I'm downloading another firmware now. But I don't think it will work, i've tried with a pack I found (firmware+pit+booloader+cp+csc) and didn't work. Also I tried just flashing only de BP file and keep getting the same error:
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
I don't know what to do but I'm downloading an ARO stock firmware (4.3) and I'll try...
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considering your situation, I doubt if it will work. you have to pick from two scenarios:
a) your download mode shows warranty void, knox void, custom: then you have to go to step 2 below.
b) your download mode shows all statuses samsung or official or 0x0 - then go to 1
1. Call samsung service center, they shall sort it out under the warranty.
2. More complicated, if you do not want to pay for repairs.
DELETED, procedure was for I9505 ONLY
you have to follow the procedure form this link instead.
Good luck.
spamtrash said:
Obviously not. simple flash of ROM is not sorting out the corrupted bootloader problem.
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considering your situation, I doubt if it will work. you have to pick from two scenarios:
a) your download mode shows warranty void, knox void, custom: then you have to go to step 2 below.
b) your download mode shows all statuses samsung or official or 0x0 - then go to 1
1. Call samsung service center, they shall sort it out under the warranty.
2. More complicated, if you do not want to pay for repairs.
You will need the PC with not faulty CPU, first.
Then, you have to use the PIT from here
Of course, you will need the Qualcomm drivers as well, from here or this one
Then, you have to follow the relatively simple procedure described here
That shall fix the corrupted bootloader, and I hope that you will not see the described there errors which would point to the hardware problem.
Good luck.
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Warning!
He said he is in trouble with a I9500 device, so the Qualcomm drivers will not help....much.
Just an observation, you said you have no recovery right? So have you tried just flashing the tar of PhilZ recovery using Odin to get it back?
At least then you'll have a recovery again and can move forward with a custom ROM install
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app
lolo9393 said:
Warning!
He said he is in trouble with a I9500 device, so the Qualcomm drivers will not help....much.
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right. the correct one provided.

Can I run Cyanogenmod on this S4?

Hi guys,
I am a bit lost here as I do not normally work with U.S. phones. I just got a Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T and I have successfully rooted it already after bricking it once, and next step that I want to take is to get Cyanogenmod running properly on it.
There seem to be so many different configs out there of the S4 so I am lost. I need you guys to point me in the right direction as I am sure all info is available here somewhere on the forums.
Device information:
Model No: SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android Ver: 4.4.2
Baseband: I337UCUFNB1
Kernel: 3.4.0-505595. [email protected] #1
Secure boot status: Type: samsung
Security software ver: MDF v1.0 Release 2
Phone is rooted and I need to know where to go next in order to have Cyanogenmod successfully running on it.
Thanks all!
nickswe said:
Hi guys,
I am a bit lost here as I do not normally work with U.S. phones. I just got a Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T and I have successfully rooted it already after bricking it once, and next step that I want to take is to get Cyanogenmod running properly on it.
There seem to be so many different configs out there of the S4 so I am lost. I need you guys to point me in the right direction as I am sure all info is available here somewhere on the forums.
Device information:
Model No: SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android Ver: 4.4.2
Baseband: I337UCUFNB1
Kernel: 3.4.0-505595. [email protected] #1
Secure boot status: Type: samsung
Security software ver: MDF v1.0 Release 2
Phone is rooted and I need to know where to go next in order to have Cyanogenmod successfully running on it.
Thanks all!
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Install a custom recovery on your phone. Like this on here: https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/jflteatt/
choose the md5.tar file and flash it in Odin3.09, select AP and auto reboot unchecked
Than install CM11 from here: http://get.cm/get/exj
Flash it through recovery, first wipe your data (factory reset)
Tkkg1994 said:
Install a custom recovery on your phone. Like this on here: https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/jflteatt/
choose the md5.tar file and flash it in Odin3.09, select AP and auto reboot unchecked
Than install CM11 from here: http://get.cm/get/exj
Flash it through recovery, first wipe your data (factory reset)
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That did not work.
I downloaded this one: philz_touch_6.15.4-jflteatt.tar.md5
Then started Odin3 v.3.07.
Unchecked "Auto Reboot" and clicked "PDA" and chose "philz_touch_6.15.4-jflteatt.tar.md5"
Clicked Start.
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> philz_touch_6.15.4-jflteatt.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Phone in Download mode saying:
Start [224,1440]
SECURE WAGICODE CHECK FAIL: recovery
How to continue?
nickswe said:
That did not work.
I downloaded this one: philz_touch_6.15.4-jflteatt.tar.md5
Then started Odin3 v.3.07.
Unchecked "Auto Reboot" and clicked "PDA" and chose "philz_touch_6.15.4-jflteatt.tar.md5"
Clicked Start.
Phone in Download mode saying:
Start [224,1440]
SECURE WAGICODE CHECK FAIL: recovery
How to continue?
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And with autoreboot it's the same?
Tkkg1994 said:
And with autoreboot it's the same?
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Nah man, same thing...
Try it with odin 1.85 or than 3.09
Tkkg1994 said:
Try it with odin 1.85 or than 3.09
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Are you sure you know what you are talking about here? I do not want to brick the phone.
It appears there might be a difference to my AT&T phone that you are not aware of? The secureboot might be the difference. ?
THis is not to offend you, but rather just a friendly question. I appreciate your help so far but I just do not want to waste time if it is not possible.
Thanks

[Solved] Need help with SHV-E300L - Cannot load most roms - stuck with bad rom

Hi,
So I'm a bit of a noob with regards to roms and kernels and all that stuff and I've found myself with a bit of a problem.
I ordered a Samsung Galaxy S4 (i9500) from Korea and received it a few days ago. The phone worked fine but was Android 4.2.2. There was no updates available OTA or in Kies so I decided to try flash my own rom.
I went about doing this and discovered that CWM recovery was already on the phone...it must have been added by the supplier, however the CWM version was in Korean.
I downloaded a rom, the first one I found, called Ozcran Rom. It's Android 4.4.2. On my phone it's very unstable, it keeps rebooting and it cannot recognize my sim card but it kind of works. I've tried to change the rom to many other ones but they all either fail to install or if I can install them they load but get no further than the boot animation.
Because the CWM was in Korean and because I'm a fool I never made a backup of the original. I've since been able to update CWM to an english version and figured out how to make a backup of the (barely working) Ozcran rom but I'm not having any luck installing a rom that actually works.
I've tried loading roms with both CWM and Odin but usually Odin fails. Odin was able to update CWM recovery for me but it seems to fail everytime I try to install a rom.
I've attached a screenshot of the About screen (when it's working with Ozcran Rom). When the phone is in download mode (in korean) it says Product Name: SHV-E300L, Current Binary: Custom, System status: Custom.
Can someone please help with this?
nicenormalfiend said:
Hi,
So I'm a bit of a noob with regards to roms and kernels and all that stuff and I've found myself with a bit of a problem.
I ordered a Samsung Galaxy S4 (i9500) from Korea and received it a few days ago. The phone worked fine but was Android 4.2.2. There was no updates available OTA or in Kies so I decided to try flash my own rom.
I went about doing this and discovered that CWM recovery was already on the phone...it must have been added by the supplier, however the CWM version was in Korean.
I downloaded a rom, the first one I found, called Ozcran Rom. It's Android 4.4.2. On my phone it's very unstable, it keeps rebooting and it cannot recognize my sim card but it kind of works. I've tried to change the rom to many other ones but they all either fail to install or if I can install them they load but get no further than the boot animation.
Because the CWM was in Korean and because I'm a fool I never made a backup of the original. I've since been able to update CWM to an english version and figured out how to make a backup of the (barely working) Ozcran rom but I'm not having any luck installing a rom that actually works.
I've tried loading roms with both CWM and Odin but usually Odin fails. Odin was able to update CWM recovery for me but it seems to fail everytime I try to install a rom.
I've attached a screenshot of the About screen (when it's working with Ozcran Rom). When the phone is in download mode (in korean) it says Product Name: SHV-E300L, Current Binary: Custom, System status: Custom.
Can someone please help with this?
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can you tell us what odin says when it fails? give us a picture please, most odin fails are because of wrong firmware for wrong devices. also did you get your stock rom from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ ? most recommended place.
Hi.
One of the stock roms I tried was from sammobile yes.
I've attached an image of Odin when it fails and I've pasted the content of the message box here:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9500XXUGNH4_I9500OJKGNI1_I9500JKUGNH1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
nicenormalfiend said:
Hi.
One of the stock roms I tried was from sammobile yes.
I've attached an image of Odin when it fails and I've pasted the content of the message box here:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9500XXUGNH4_I9500OJKGNI1_I9500JKUGNH1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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you say its a i9500 but you said its a SHV-E300L in download mode, try flashing one of those stock roms from sammobile might have to deal with Korean language for awhile unless Samsung Korean phones come with english. You are sure its a i9500? take out the battery and tell me the model number where the battery is supposed to go.
Trozzul said:
you say its a i9500 but you said its a SHV-E300L in download mode, try flashing one of those stock roms from sammobile might have to deal with Korean language for awhile unless Samsung Korean phones come with english. You are sure its a i9500? take out the battery and tell me the model number where the battery is supposed to go.
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I thought perhaps SHV-E300L was the model number of the i9500 in Korea.
Under the batter the model number says GT-i9500. Is the SHV-E300L supposed to be different from the i9500?
I'll try downloading firmware from sammobile for the SHV-E300L...
I'm not sure about that model number question. All I know is i9500 sounds international so maybe that says its international but runs on shv e300l firmware.
Trozzul said:
I'm not sure about that model number question. All I know is i9500 sounds international so maybe that says its international but runs on shv e300l firmware.
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Ok, thanks for the lead. I'll give the SHV-E300L firmware a go
Trozzul said:
I'm not sure about that model number question. All I know is i9500 sounds international so maybe that says its international but runs on shv e300l firmware.
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Amazing, the firmware for SHV-E300L works perfectly. Thank you so much!
nicenormalfiend said:
Amazing, the firmware for SHV-E300L works perfectly. Thank you so much!
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Enjoy i hope you are able to get non-korean languages if you need it. if you have any other questions please be sure to ask!
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nicenormalfiend said:
ok, thanks for the lead. I'll give the shv-e300l firmware a go
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[Q] -CM- What to update to

Hi guys, I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 from Canada, specifically Rogers. The phone is currently on the CM11 Nightly ROM. (I can check specifically which nightly, my phone is just backing up at the moment so I can't see!)
I have this problem, which is, when the phone automatically locks or I myself lock it, the radio signal completely drops. Sometimes the signal will come back, but to get it back for sure is to turn the phone on airplane mode then off again. It is annoying because when the phone is locked for a while, it will receive signal at some point. During that time I'll get a call and it'll ring but once the screen turns on the signal will drop, also dropping the call. I have a slight understanding that it could be a problem with the phone's radio firmware?
Now that you guys have an understanding about my problem, this is what I am hoping to accomplish. I want to update the phones ROM, as it is probably old, along with the proper fix to the phone's radio firmware. How do i go about doing this? The kind of ROM that I want is something in between stable version and nightly (not nightly as I think nightly was the one that caused my radio problem), I think that's SNAPSHOT M12? Please correct me if I am wrong. I would rather not lose any of my data but if I have to then I will but please do guide me because I am scared to lose any of my data.
Thank you guys for reading my long post, I hope my English and grammar is fine! I look forward to hearing from you guys!
The current version of Cyanogenmod is 12.1 (Android 5.1.1). The two release channels for 12.1 are nightlies and snapshots. As of yet there has been no CM12.1 snapshot I'm aware of, meaning all CM12.1 ROMs are nightlies.
You haven't said what version of the stock ROM you had before moving to CM11, but if the radio is too old, you'll want to update it. You'll need Odin and either the modem file, or a complete ROM, which you can download from here. If you choose to install the stock ROM, be aware that you will have to root your device again, using CF-Autoroot. Flashing the stock ROM or modem won't wipe your data unless you tell Odin to partition the S4, so you don't want to do that. What you do want to do before you attempt to do anything is make a nandroid backup as well as move any important files off the internal storage. While you won't need to wipe the S4 prior to installing the new stock ROM or the modem, you will need to do so when installing the new version of Cyanogenmod.
P. S. In the future, you want to direct your questions to the AT&T Galaxy S4 forums as this is the International S4 forum, which doesn't cover North American S4 devices. Your question however is general enough that we should still be able to help you.
Thanks for the reply!
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You haven't said what version of the stock ROM you had before moving to CM11
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I don't know how to answer this, It's been quite a long time since I moved to CM11. Basically what I did was, when I bought the phone I went home and installed CM11 on it, haha.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You'll need Odin and either the modem file, or a complete ROM, which you can download from here. If you choose to install the stock ROM, be aware that you will have to root your device again, using CF-Autoroot. Flashing the stock ROM or modem won't wipe your data unless you tell Odin to partition the S4, so you don't want to do that. What you do want to do before you attempt to do anything is make a nandroid backup as well as move any important files off the internal storage. While you won't need to wipe the S4 prior to installing the new stock ROM or the modem, you will need to do so when installing the new version of Cyanogenmod.
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I am quite confused, sorry. What I'm doing right now is I'm downloading the newest radio firmware from the link you have given me. After that I'm going to follow the instructions of:
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.10.6
Extract Odin ZIP file
Open Odin v.3.10.6
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
That will fix my radio problems?
Now to update my ROM. This is where I am mostly confused. In your opinion, should I stick with CM11 Nightly? Can I somehow go from nightly to a more stable version like cm11 snapshot m12? Should I update to CM12? Will my phone keep up with the CM12 ROM?
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
P. S. In the future, you want to direct your questions to the AT&T Galaxy S4 forums as this is the International S4 forum, which doesn't cover North American S4 devices. Your question however is general enough that we should still be able to help you.
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Sorry I will keep that in mind! Mind you, I carefully chose this and looked at all my other options. I didn't see the AT&T forum to fit because AT&T is in the United States and my carrier is in Canada, I just didn't want to have problems with anything else
Guys, I think i screwed up.... So when i downloaded that firmware from Sammobile. I flashed it with ODIN and made sure re-partition was not checked. Everything looked fine and when my phone rebooted (its still rebooting at the moment) the welcome screen was the default "samsung" splash screen, not the Cyanogen Mod . I thought this method was only going to flash the phone's modem, not the ROM too
EDIT:
No....my worst nightmare came true .........NO!!!!
So my phone finished rebooting and its just a black screen. All I can see is the status bar at the top right that displays the WiFi signal and the Phone's network signal and the battery. Okay so I figured something out. When the phone is locked and I press the Home button, Battery Doctor's charging wallscreen shows up, meaning my device wasn't wiped ? When I tried to unlock from Battery Doctor's charging screen, it would just show the black screen with just the status bar .... PLEASE HELP ME !!!
It flashes a complete ROM, which is part of the reason I mentioned making a backup. Now you'll need to root your S4 again, as I mentioned, install a custom recovery, and then you can install Cyanogenmod (12.1 recommended). By flashing the complete ROM it also ensures you have a clean slate from which to move forward. Now all the firmware pieces "match" and you avoid any odd effects by having a mismatched bootloader and baseband.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
It flashes a complete ROM, which is part of the reason I mentioned making a backup. Now you'll need to root your S4 again, as I mentioned, install a custom recovery, and then you can install Cyanogenmod (12.1 recommended). By flashing the complete ROM it also ensures you have a clean slate from which to move forward. Now all the firmware pieces "match" and you avoid any odd effects by having a mismatched bootloader and baseband.
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D'awww Well I guess a clean slate isn't so bad. I backed up my text messsages and my photo's should be backed up onto the google drive anyways. I don't know if you saw my edited post but the UI is not loading. Its just showing the status bar at the top right (signal, wifi signal, battery).
Thanks.
If you're going to install CM12.1 I wouldn't worry about Touchwiz not starting. Just go ahead and prep the phone for Cyanogenmod, as the most important parts - baseband and bootloader - are apparently working properly.
EDIT: ROM installs don't wipe data when done through Odin unless you tell Odin to partition the device. Thus you'd need a factory reset to ensure Touchwiz works. But where you're going to put Cyanogenmod on, don't worry about Touchwiz.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
If you're going to install CM12.1 I wouldn't worry about Touchwiz not starting. Just go ahead and prep the phone for Cyanogenmod, as the most important parts - baseband and bootloader - are apparently working properly.
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The problem is, I can't. There's nothing there on the phone. Its just a black screen. Unless, thats what you meant.
I tried searching for a CM 12.1 Canadian version and I found this thread. http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/104233-jfltesgh-i337m/
apparently theres no canadian version of the CM 12.1
what should I do ?
Use the Optimized CM12.1 here in I9505 Original Android Development. It's supposed to work with all Qualcomm S4s except the Value Edition S4.
Oh, and you don't need CF-Autoroot. Simply install the recovery using Odin, then install Cyanogenmod. Wipe data and cache, then reboot. Everything should be back to normal about ten minutes after rebooting, as the ART compiler compiles the apps.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Use the Optimized CM12.1 here in I9505 Original Android Development. It's supposed to work with all Qualcomm S4s except the Value Edition S4.
Oh, and you don't need CF-Autoroot. Simply install the recovery using Odin, then install Cyanogenmod. Wipe data and cache, then reboot. Everything should be back to normal about ten minutes after rebooting, as the ART compiler compiles the apps.
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Thanks for the replies! I'm sorry if im asking for too much but could you please confirm that this is the right one? link
So, I don't need to root? how can i verify that my phone is still rooted? If my phone is still rooted, I download Canadian Galaxy S4 SGH-i337M (Bell, Rogers, Telus) – CWM Recovery v6.0.4.4
Then flash that with Odin ?
edit: I think I know why this failed miserably....On Odin V3.10.6 I clicked "AP" for some reason, when I was flashing the firmware. Could that be the problem? If so, is there a fix ? i can't access my phones SD card .
Right link, but Clockworkmod is not a good choice for a recovery to flash through Odin. Use TWRP instead as Clockworkmod is no longer updated.
Cyanogenmod is pre-rooted, though until you open the developer options in settings you can't access it. That's why you don't need to root beforehand. There is no harm however if you choose to root anyway before installing.
Clicking Odin like that shouldn't do anything. But where you've encountered problems, read the instructions here to wipe the storage. Then install the stock ROM again through Odin to see if that resolves the problem.
i just installed cm-12.1-20150625-NIGHTLY-jfltexx on my s4 with cm-12.1-20150623-NIGHTLY-jfltexx but there is a problem with the phone functions. It can't make any call. .it do not find my sim card!! Same thing with cm-12.1-20150624-NIGHTLY . The last one that works is 20150623 . Is there anyone that can confirm my problem?
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Right link, but Clockworkmod is not a good choice for a recovery to flash through Odin. Use TWRP instead as Clockworkmod is no longer updated.
Cyanogenmod is pre-rooted, though until you open the developer options in settings you can't access it. That's why you don't need to root beforehand. There is no harm however if you choose to root anyway before installing.
Clicking Odin like that shouldn't do anything. But where you've encountered problems, read the instructions here to wipe the storage. Then install the stock ROM again through Odin to see if that resolves the problem.
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I am following this:
Code:
TWRP Recovery v2.8.7.0 is suggested for installation
First time or clean install:
Download the ROM from the link above
Download GApps package for Lollipop 5.1
Put the zip files on your SDCard
Reboot in Recovery
Wipe Data / Factory Reset
Optional: convert to F2FS
Select "Install zip from SDCard"
Choose ROM's zip file
Choose GApps zip file
Reboot system
Unfortunately, I am stuck though. I can't put the zip files in my phone because my phone is semi-bricked. I can't access my SD card. I don't have another device that I could plug my SD card into, and I don't have an SD card reader either!
edit: sorry im really like uneasy right now and im thinking that I don't want to lose all my data, so i'm exploring a bit. I booted up CWM because I had a backup made from there. I saw the backup, but when I tried to restore it, it said "MD5 Mismatch" is there ANY way I could get that backup of mine to restore? I would have a peace of mind and then we can restart this process from there.
flipboi15 said:
I am following this:
Code:
TWRP Recovery v2.8.7.0 is suggested for installation
First time or clean install:
Download the ROM from the link above
Download GApps package for Lollipop 5.1
Put the zip files on your SDCard
Reboot in Recovery
Wipe Data / Factory Reset
Optional: convert to F2FS
Select "Install zip from SDCard"
Choose ROM's zip file
Choose GApps zip file
Reboot system
Unfortunately, I am stuck though. I can't put the zip files in my phone because my phone is semi-bricked. I can't access my SD card. I don't have another device that I could plug my SD card into, and I don't have an SD card reader either!
edit: sorry im really like uneasy right now and im thinking that I don't want to lose all my data, so i'm exploring a bit. I booted up CWM because I had a backup made from there. I saw the backup, but when I tried to restore it, it said "MD5 Mismatch" is there ANY way I could get that backup of mine to restore? I would have a peace of mind and then we can restart this process from there.
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I assume your model is i337M. Check it in download mode. If that's the case, then follow this.
1. Flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/sgh-i337m-canadian-stock-official-t3082758
2. Flash TWRP
3. Flash the rom you want.
That's all. You are making it to difficult.
Lennyz1988 said:
I assume your model is i337M. Check it in download mode. If that's the case, then follow this.
1. Flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/sgh-i337m-canadian-stock-official-t3082758
2. Flash TWRP
3. Flash the rom you want.
That's all. You are making it to difficult.
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So step 1 and 2 flash that with Odin? Do I wipe or no? If i decide not to wipe, will i still have my old stuff from my phone back?
I am confused with step 3. How do I flash the ROM? Using ODIN? Or TWRP? If its through TWRP, how do I get the ROM in my SD card?
edit: I flashed the first link and this is my log, it failed
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337MVLUGOC4_I337MOYAGOC4_I337MVLUGOC4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> __XmitData_Write
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
tried a second time, it still failed
I think my phone is bricked. Its stuck on "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
latest log im digging myself a deeper hole :
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337MVLUGOC4_I337MOYAGOC4_I337MVLUGOC4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Added!!
Flashing CM is easy. It doesn't require root access because this phone has no bootloader lock. Download a custom recovery with TAR file format, install drivers, go to the download mode of your phone, connect your phone to your computer, and use Odin to flash the recovery. Then copy CM zip file to a SD card and flash it in recovery. That's all!?
For recovery I recommend TWRP: teamw.in
If you've installed Kies you should have drivers on your computer. Otherwise install Kies or only drivers if you can find them on Samsung official website.
flipboi15 said:
So step 1 and 2 flash that with Odin? Do I wipe or no? If i decide not to wipe, will i still have my old stuff from my phone back?
I am confused with step 3. How do I flash the ROM? Using ODIN? Or TWRP? If its through TWRP, how do I get the ROM in my SD card?
edit: I flashed the first link and this is my log, it failed
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337MVLUGOC4_I337MOYAGOC4_I337MVLUGOC4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> __XmitData_Write
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
tried a second time, it still failed
I think my phone is bricked. Its stuck on "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
latest log im digging myself a deeper hole :
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337MVLUGOC4_I337MOYAGOC4_I337MVLUGOC4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Added!!
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Use a different usb port / different usb cable.
Thanks for all the help guys I really do appreciate it and I can't thank you all enough. I have the stock rom working at the moment. I have TWRP installed and I put the ROM and GAPPS into my SD card. I booted into TWRP recovery and clicked on install then i chose the ROM zip but, it fails. This is the error attached picture.
flipboi15 said:
Thanks for all the help guys I really do appreciate it and I can't thank you all enough. I have the stock rom working at the moment. I have TWRP installed and I put the ROM and GAPPS into my SD card. I booted into TWRP recovery and clicked on install then i chose the ROM zip but, it fails. This is the error attached picture.
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Try redownloading the .zip file. Maybe it's corrupt.
So after trying to install the ROM in TWRP and failing. I couldn't load up the phone anymore, it got stuck at the Samsung Logo screen. I am now re-flashing I337MVLUGOC4 - 5.0.1 Lollipop.
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So at the moment, my phone is working fine on stock rom. I redownloaded the CM-12.1 optimized. I moved it into my SD card. I need to know if there are certain steps I need to do to get this right. These are the steps I took the first time.
Rebooted into TWRP recovery mode, then clicked install then I navigated to the CM-12.1 ROM zip and swiped to install.
Was I supposed to wipe anything? The only time I wiped(the default wipe in twrp) was after I installed the 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware. By the way, i noticed that my phone's internal memory is almost full, it only has 2GB of 9.69GB left in the internal. I checked it out and all my old files were still there!

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