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so I have been on vision x rom for last couple months. I had a guy flash the stock rom back on my phone and now I have an att update aprox 359mb ready to install BUT I cannot update it. after update completes it boots into twrp. how can I uninstall twrp or is it something I missing. thanks for your help in advance. NOOB here
Do you know what firmware you're on? I don't what stock rom the guy flashed but it must not have been the stock firmware or you wouldn't have twrp.
jd1639 said:
do you know what firmware you're on? I don't what stock rom the guy flashed but it must not have been the stock firmware or you wouldn't have twrp.
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it shows 4.2.2
JSUMNERS said:
it shows 4.2.2
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Are you on MDB/MDL or MF3?
Edit: must be MDB/MDL if you still have custom recovery?
JSUMNERS said:
it shows 4.2.2
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What are the last three characters on your base band
rayburne said:
are you on mdb/mdl or mf3?
Edit: Must be mdb/mdl if you still have custom recovery?
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im sorry im noob to the 10th......baseband version 1337ucuamdb
JSUMNERS said:
im sorry im noob to the 10th......baseband version 1337ucuamdb
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Your are on mdb firmware. If flashing custom roms is important to you what I would do is use Odin to upgrade you to mdl firmware. That is probably the same firmware that you have the update for based on its small size. If you use Odin you will lose root and twrp. But you'll be able to put those back on.
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your are on mdb firmware. If flashing custom roms is important to you what i would do is use odin to upgrade you to mdl firmware. That is probably the same firmware that you have the update for based on its small size. If you use odin you will lose root and twrp. But you'll be able to put those back on.
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what im trying to attempt is to totally get back to stock everything with no root. I would like to get the update from july which is avail for me and then get the ota for 4.3 in november.... Totally stock. Is this possible ?
JSUMNERS said:
what im trying to attempt is to totally get back to stock everything with no root. I would like to get the update from july which is avail for me and then get the ota for 4.3 in november.... Totally stock. Is this possible ?
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Yes, by flashing the mdl firmware in Odin
Thanks you very much. Now time to download odin and do research on xda forums.... Wish me luck
JSUMNERS said:
Thanks you very much. Now time to download odin and do research on xda forums.... Wish me luck
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If you run into problems just ask. The firmware you can get from sammobile.com. You have to register but it's free.
JSUMNERS said:
what im trying to attempt is to totally get back to stock everything with no root. I would like to get the update from july which is avail for me and then get the ota for 4.3 in november.... Totally stock. Is this possible ?
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Are you sure you want to take that update (I'm assuming it's the MF3 update)?
If you do, you will be limited to using safestrap and the custom roms you can flash in the future.
If you stay at MDL, you can still install a custom 4.3 rom (or the stock 4.3 release without bootloaders once it's available).
You can even install stock MF3 without the bootloaders from the dev section to get the update.
If you want to have an unlocked bootloader and have complete freedom to flash whatever you want on your phone, you only want to update to MDL as mentioned above and not take the MF3 update.
Once your at official OTA MF3, your bootloader is locked and there is no turning back (just trying to help and make sure you are aware of what happens if you take the OTA and upgrade to MF3).
Good Luck
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so I have been on vision x rom for last couple months. I had a guy flash the stock rom back on my phone and now I have an att update aprox 359mb ready to install BUT I cannot update it. after update completes it boots into twrp. how can I uninstall twrp or is it something I missing. thanks for your help in advance. NOOB here
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Heimdall is your friend , safer than Odin. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2374441&highlight=heimdall
jakew02 said:
heimdall is your friend , safer than odin. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2374441&highlight=heimdall
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ok so i havent unrooted yet. Still researching. My problem is now that when i power the phone on it shows custom with the open pad lock. But but when i run root checker basic is says im not rooted. Im confused and need help please. Sorry for being so ignorant but im learning
Sorry again but im still confused as to why it still has pad lock on start up but root checker says no root. I am so stupid im sorry but i need help please
JSUMNERS said:
Sorry again but im still confused as to why it still has pad lock on start up but root checker says no root. I am so stupid im sorry but i need help please
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Go get Triangle Away. That helped me get rid of the pad lock.
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risensunx said:
Go get Triangle Away. That helped me get rid of the pad lock.
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Read this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2319251
I recently "upgraded" to 5.0.1 from 4.4.4 google play edition (nb1) and i quickly regretted it! I used Muniz's method to upgrade and root but I forgot completely how much touchwiz SUCKS! it's so frustrating having so many limitations to what i can do to my s4.
I did plan on getting the S6 seeing as I'm up for my 2 year upgrade with ATT but after playing with touchwiz again I realized how much I loved my pure android experience and Xposed options. Does anyone have any recommendations on downgrading and go back to a pure android lollipop rom?
btw i'll probably just wait on the moto x 2015
I'm in the same boat. Stuck on 5.0.1
prufessor_oak said:
I'm in the same boat. Stuck on 5.0.1
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So we are stuck? No downgrading options? No lollipop custom rom options?
When I upgraded it was to get ready for my S6 that I was gong to get but then I realized I don't want anything to do with touchwiz...
Why can't you flash the 4.4.4 ROM again?
Buccanero said:
Why can't you flash the 4.4.4 ROM again?
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Because I don't have a custom recovery installed...
Unless there is a way to do it with ODIN. Can you link the correct method to downgrade? I have the i337 ATT model.
Ahh I see. I saw that you had the GPE 4.4 and incorrectly assumed that you had a custom recovery already.
So people with locked bootloaders can't even flash stock ROMs?
Buccanero said:
Ahh I see. I saw that you had the GPE 4.4 and incorrectly assumed that you had a custom recovery already.
So people with locked bootloaders can't even flash stock ROMs?
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I've been reading that upgrading to oc3 might possibly lock the bootloader. i havent tried to ODIN 4.4 tho yet cuz i haven't gotten clear info yet. I could ODIN and downgrade but I'm not sure if it will brick my phone
Ok, so after trying to use this guide to downgrade my i337 to stock, I was met with the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen". I am now using this guide to fix this issue. Currently, Samsung Kies is working and downloading the stock firmware for me. Lets hope this works. I will keep you guys updated.
Update: It seems like its not working as well. Since I couldn't do it through ODIN, I guess Kies wouldn't work as well. Do I have a soft brick here? Damn.
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Ok, so after trying to use this guide to downgrade my i337 to stock, I was met with the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen". I am now using this guide to fix this issue. Currently, Samsung Kies is working and downloading the stock firmware for me. Lets hope this works. I will keep you guys updated.
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the downgrade guide you used... you think its possible that mk2 firmware is to early of a firmware to downgrade to? NB1 can be downloaded http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 <<HERE
Tank87 said:
the downgrade guide you used... you think its possible that mk2 firmware is to early of a firmware to downgrade to? NB1 can be downloaded http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 <<HERE
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But I'm not able to get into android. Would I use the downloaded file with ODIN? I don't have a custom recovery either.
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But I'm not able to get into android. Would I use the downloaded file with ODIN? I don't have a custom recovery either.
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are you able to get into "Download Mode". Turn off your device and then press and hold the home button, power button and volume DOWN button.
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
did KIES work?
Tank87 said:
are you able to get into "Download Mode". Turn off your device and then press and hold the home button, power button and volume DOWN button.
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
did KIES work?
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Yes, download mode works. Kies did not work. It gave the same error as in download mode. The forum thread you linked says that the OC3 bootloader is supported!! I think I have that one. I was so scared that I might be bricked. This might just save me.
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Yes, download mode works. Kies did not work. It gave the same error as in download mode. The forum thread you linked says that the OC3 bootloader is supported!! I think I have that one. I was so scared that I might be bricked. This might just save me.
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good luck. if it works let me know what you used and if you are able to get custom roms again.
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Yes, download mode works. Kies did not work. It gave the same error as in download mode. The forum thread you linked says that the OC3 bootloader is supported!! I think I have that one. I was so scared that I might be bricked. This might just save me.
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MK2 -- Jelly Bean 4.3
Can only be used if you are on MLD, MK2, or earlier base.
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yup! i think this is your problem
Tank87 said:
yup! i think this is your problem
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I think you might be right. I'm currently downloading I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin
Damn, XDA is the best. Always here to help. I feel so proud right now. I remember finding that thread but I read that it didn't support i337m. For some reason I thought that meant i337 as well.
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I think you might be right. I'm currently downloading I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin
Damn, XDA is the best. Always here to help. I feel so proud right now. I remember finding that thread but I read that it didn't support i337m. For some reason I thought that meant i337 as well.
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so were you on the OC3 rooted version? this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 before you downgraded?
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so were you on the OC3 rooted version? this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 before you downgraded?
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No, I had followed a guide to update my stock 4.4.4 to 5.0.1 using stock recovery. The file was 947mb .zip and contained a .cfg file inside. I had to extract the .zip and rename the .cfg to .zip. Then I side-loaded the file and updated to 5.0.1. I was on stock 5.0.1 before I tried to downgrade.
ODIN is downgrading right now to 4.4.4!!!
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No, I had followed a guide to update my stock 4.4.4 to 5.0.1 using stock recovery. The file was 947mb .zip and contained a .cfg file inside. I had to extract the .zip and rename the .cfg to .zip. Then I side-loaded the file and updated to 5.0.1. I was on stock 5.0.1 before I tried to downgrade.
ODIN is downgrading right now to 4.4.4!!!
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well im afraid to downgrade still... I don't want to brick mine.
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well im afraid to downgrade still... I don't want to brick mine.
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I just did it. It worked. Only took 10 minutes. Use this file.
I followed the NJ4 -- KitKat 4.4.4 downgrade process.
You can only go back as far as nb1. Use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221, it has the files and instructions you'll need.
I've been reading the forums for days since I got my S7 (flat, AT&T, 930A) but I can't figure out the story with alternative ROMs, flashing firmwares, ODIN, etc. I'm coming from a G3 where I rooted, installed TWRP, then flashed ROMs, but this is not the process for the S7. So how does it work? What is Odin? What are the firmwares for?
Am I correct in that you use Odin on your computer to flash a firmware to the phone? And these firmwares -- they are stock ROMs without carrier bloat? And then rooting is a separate process?
Thanks... :highfive:
The bootloader is locked currently. You cannot flash any roms right now
XxCyberHackerxX said:
The bootloader is locked currently. You cannot flash any roms right now
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What about my other questions -- What is Odin? Why flash a firmware?
mrmattolsen said:
What about my other questions -- What is Odin? Why flash a firmware?
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Odin is a tool used to flash Roms but it can only flash Samsung official roms. The bootloader is locked still so you cannot flash unofficial roms
XxCyberHackerxX said:
Odin is a tool used to flash Roms but it can only flash Samsung official roms. The bootloader is locked still so you cannot flash unofficial roms
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Thanks. So could someone flash the firmware from the international variant on their AT&T or Verizon variant?
mrmattolsen said:
Thanks. So could someone flash the firmware from the international variant on their AT&T or Verizon variant?
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No because the two variants uses two different chipsets.
Thanks!
No problem. Just reply if you need anything else
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No problem. Just reply if you need anything else
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So is it possible for someone to take the stock AT&T (or any other variant) firmware and modify it, such as remove bloatware or something else more extreme -- essentially creating a somewhat customized ROM? Or is it in a format that can't be modified... maybe the Odin software checks for the integrity before flashing?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3417012
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Hey all.
I've a question. In GT-i9500, is there the need to unlock bootloader as in Motorola devices before flashing custom ROMs. Or it comes with it's bootloader pre-unlocked?
Would be very glad on your response
Thank You!
munimjaffer said:
Hey all.
I've a question. In GT-i9500, is there the need to unlock bootloader as in Motorola devices before flashing custom ROMs. Or it comes with it's bootloader pre-unlocked?
Would be very glad on your response
Thank You!
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in I9500 we can update bootloader and go back to old without problems and we can flash roms without need to unlock
Verizon and AT&T devices usually have locked bootloaders. Everything else should be unlocked.
Ngadhnjim said:
in I9500 we can update bootloader and go back to old without problems and we can flash roms without need to unlock
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thanks alot for ur reply
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Verizon and AT&T devices usually have locked bootloaders. Everything else should be unlocked.
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Then we should first of all unlock bootloader before flashing roms?
Unless the S4 is a US model sold by AT&T or Verizon, which yours isn't, the bootloader will be unlocked. That means being able to update the bootloader, radio, and installing custom ROMs, as previously stated. Keep in mind the following: Samsung does not use fastboot, thus any commands you could use on a Motorola device will not work on a Samsung device. You will have to use Odin.
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Then we should first of all unlock bootloader before flashing roms?
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i dont known for verzion ,he ask for i9500
munimjaffer said:
Then we should first of all unlock bootloader before flashing roms?
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I-9500 came with factory unlocked bootloader.
If your phone really is i-9500 as you said,
install the custom recovery like TWPR or CWM via odin and
flash the custom rom of your choice via the custom recovery.
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I-9500 came with factory unlocked bootloader.
If your phone really is i-9500 as you said,
install the custom recovery like TWPR or CWM via odin and
flash the custom rom of your choice via the custom recovery.
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Ok thanks
l have a question if my i9500 says secure download enabled does that mean its bootloader locked +++
Asked and answered already in this thread. Unless your S4 is an SGH-I337 or SCH-I545 (AT&T and Verizon respectively) your bootloader will not be locked.
I flashed the appropriate CF Root for my phone using download mode and odin, everything was fine until I turned the phone back on, I started with android 6.0.1, and I downloaded the 6.0.1 CF Root file, but now the phone is on 4.4.2, and it seems like a factory testing version. There are only apps that are on here for system testing, no google play services or anything else. Even when I plug my phone into my PC it does not show up anymore. I have tried to flash the stock ROM but I don't know what I am doing. I tried to install TWRP but I don't know how to do that either. I attached some screenshots I was able to get off the phone via Wifi file transfer, and I was able to install it by sending the apk via bluetooth. Please help.
Confirm that the phone model # is sm-g900v in download mode. If it is, flash the latest stock ROM from sammobile.com using Odin: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900V/VZW/ and try cfautoroot again.
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Confirm that the phone model # is sm-g900v in download mode. If it is, flash the latest stock ROM from sammobile.com using Odin: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900V/VZW/ and try cfautoroot again.
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I am downloading the latest 6.0.1 firmware (I guess firmware is the same thing as a ROM?) it's going to take a while tho since its 1.67GB and is downloading at >500kbs
Yes, the words ROM and firmware seem to be used interchangeably on XDA.
Always a good idea to keep a copy of that firmware in case you need to flash back to stock.
audit13 said:
Yes, the words ROM and firmware seem to be used interchangeably on XDA.
Always a good idea to keep a copy of that firmware in case you need to flash back to stock.
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lets hope the flash works, because I've been trying to flash ROMS and I keep getting errors
Which ROMS are you flashing? The bootloader is unlocked?
audit13 said:
Which ROMS are you flashing? The bootloader is unlocked?
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I was trying to flash any ROM I could, but no the bootloader I think is locked, like I said I'm not too sure what I am doing since I couldn't really find a solid tutorial out there
If the bootloader is locked, this could be the reason that cfautoroot is not working. I'm not 100% about this since the 900v is a phone that is exclusive to Verizon. I'm in Canada and the s5 bootloader is not locked for any Canadian carriers.
As for flashing custom ROMs such as Lineage, it can't be done with a locked bootloader.
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If the bootloader is locked, this could be the reason that cfautoroot is not working. I'm not 100% about this since the 900v is a phone that is exclusive to Verizon. I'm in Canada and the s5 bootloader is not locked for any Canadian carriers.
As for flashing custom ROMs such as Lineage, it can't be done with a locked bootloader.
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How do I unlock the bootloader?
Here's a thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Whenever flashing a phone, it's possible that the phone winds up bricked.
Ashchu117 said:
How do I unlock the bootloader?
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The following is also a good one for unlocking the G900V...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3561529
Good Luck!
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Okay, I will try and see what happens once the download of the stock ROM is done, I'll keep you guys posted... thanks so much!
stock ROM flashed successfully!!!
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Here's a thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Whenever flashing a phone, it's possible that the phone winds up bricked.
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I have the eMMC CID 11, says I can't unlock the bootloader
Ashchu117 said:
I have the eMMC CID 11, says I can't unlock the bootloader
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Please see the OP information on the thread I had provided you (on my previous post).
It has instructions for unlocking the bootloader on the CID11. Be sure to take your time and follow it carefully.
I've got 2 G900V devices with the CID11 and their both Unlocked with TWRP and one with the Official LineageOS 14.1 and the other has, an oldie but goodie, CyanogenMod 13 Snapshot build (for testing purposes).
Good Luck!
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