The following is not a root method in the "traditional" sense, e.g. Saferoot, Kingo. This is a workaround to our inability to root KitKat 4.4.2. However the end result is a Fully Functioning, 100% Stock, Rooted, NB1 Device. (See Post# 2 for "KeepRoot"OTA.zip Method). Proceed at Your Own Risk! (Thanks to @ted77usa @rebel1699 @Maribou @dave5777 @dolph8886 @Surge1223 @jeboo for discoveriing it was possible to downgrade from MK2 to NB1. Special thanks to @rebel1699 for figuring out how to flash a 4.4 SS Custom ROM on our device. Without them this workaround would not be possible).
**Closing my thread now that a direct rooting method is available. Congrats to Everyone mentioned above for your accomplishments while we waited for this!** : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
**Note**: The process below has been proven to work without exception when the instructions are followed to the letter. Should you run into trouble please consider re-reviewing the instructions to identify your error before requesting assistance. Thank you.
Get the latest I337 firmware here: I337UCUFNC1
Donations Welcome!
Here it is: I337UCUFNB1_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM
And here: I337UCUFNB1_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROMwBL (This version contains the NB1 bootloader. MK2 bootloader users will not be able to go back to factory stock MK2 after flashing).
1. Place the I337UCUFNB1_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM in the root of your ext sdcard.
*2. Download the I337_Downgrade_to_MK2 file, extract the .tar and flash in PDA slot in Odin(AP in Odin v3.09+) to obtain semi-functioning(no-wifi) MK2.
3. Use your favorite root method to root MK2, e.g. Saferoot, Kingo Root App, then install the latest Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk.
4. Boot into Safestrap recovery, perform an "Advanced Wipe", and wipe everything except ext sdcard.
5. Flash the ROM zip in the "Stock Slot." Once complete press "Home," then reboot into "Download Mode".
6. Flash the I337_NB1_Stock_Kernel in PDA slot in Odin(AP in Odin v3.09+).
*MK2 users can skip Step 2.
Once complete the phone will apply an update to cache, then reboot and pause on the white AT&T splash screen for about 1-2 minutes before completely rebooting. Done!
- MK2 users can use Safestrap's Backup/Restore function to backup and restore User Data prior to and after flashing the ROM. Make sure and thank @loganfarrell for discovering this very useful feature.
- In general, to flash a different 4.4.2 Safestrap Custom ROM after flashing this ROM reboot into Safestrap recovery, perform an advanced wipe, and wipe everything but ext sdcard. Then flash the new ROM in the "Stock Slot" and reboot (Refer to the other ROM's dedicated thread for any additional requirements or for assistance. Please limit the discussion in this thread to the 100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM and the KeepRoot OTA zip).
- To go back to factory stock, un-rooted NB1 flash the NB1 4.4.2 Stock Odin .tar in the PDA slot in Odin(AP in Odin v3.09+).
- Those that never took the MK2 to NB1 update can return to factory stock MK2 by flashing the MK2 All-in-One Full Odin .tar in PDA slot in Odin(AP in Odin v3.09+).
Known Issue: MK2 bootloader users will experience a lockscreen settings issue. The issue can be resolved by flashing the FMLD_Bootloader in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+). You will still be able to revert back to factory stock MK2. Caution!: NB1 & NC1 bootloader users should not flash this file as it may hardbrick your phone.
I337UCUFNB1_100%_Stock_Rooted_TetherAddOn
Instructions:
1. After flashing and booting into I337UCUFNB1_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM,
2. Place the AddOn in ext sdcard.
3. Reboot into Safestrap recovery and flash the AddOn in Stock Slot (Do Not Wipe Prior to Flashing)
4. Reboot. Done!
I337UCUFNB1_MK2-to-NB1_KeepRoot_OTA.zip Method
This alternative "Keep Root" method uses a modified version of the official MK2 to NB1 OTA Update.zip to upgrade while maintaining User Data and Root Access! The file is flashed in Safestrap and the end result is a 100% Stock, Rooted, NB1 Device. Proceed at your own risk! Thanks to @jeboo for giving me the idea to develop this method!
**Prerequisite** This method requires that your MK2 system is 100% stock except for root and Safestrap. The update will fail if any MK2 system files have been modified or deleted, e.g. thru Xposed, etc. You must first restore the stock files or reflash back to stock MK2 and re-root.
Here it is: I337_MK2toNB1_KeepRoot_OTA.zip
And here: I337_MK2toNB1_KeepRoot_OTAwBL.zip (This version contains the NB1 bootloader. MK2 bootloader users will not be able to go back to factory stock MK2 after flashing).
1. Place the I337UCUFNB1_MK2toNB1_KeepRoot_OTA.zip in the root of your ext sdcard.
2. Follow steps 2 - 3 from Post# 1 to downgrade to MK2, root, and install the latest Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk .
3. Boot into Safestrap recovery but Do Not Wipe!.
4. Flash the I337UCUFNB1_MK2toNB1_KeepRoot_OTA.zip in the "Stock Slot" and once complete press "Home" and reboot into "Download Mode".
5. Last, flash the I337_NB1_Stock_Kernel in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).
Once complete the phone will reboot to the white AT&T splash screen then "optimize apps" before completely rebooting. Done!
Known Issue: Safestrap.apk will force close after updating to 4.4.2 using this method, however Safestrap recovery will continue to function. Optional: to manually uninstall Safestrap recovery use Es File Explorer to delete system/etc/safestrap and system/bin/e2fsck then rename system/bin/e2fsck.bin to e2fsck (save these files if you wish to manually reinstall Safestrap at a later time).
I337UCUFNB1_100%_Stock_Rooted_TetherAddOn
Instructions:
1. After flashing and booting into I337UCUFNB1_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM,
2. Place the AddOn in ext sdcard.
3. Reboot into Safestrap recovery and flash the AddOn in Stock Slot (Do Not Wipe Prior to Flashing)
4. Reboot. Done!
Nice bro. Easy to follow and all. Hopefully this will alleviate some of the issues people are having.
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@muniz_ri ur saying here to put the file in the PDA slot correct which mean using odin3 v 1.85 correct. If so that might be my problem in the past with this down grade method I used odin3 v 3.09 and flashed the pit and AP files from @ted77usa downgrade method. Do you think that could be my problem. And again thank you so much for all your help lately I know it has to be annoying but thank you so much for walking me through so much stuff because of you I feel very confident in doing this so thank you for all your help. Also thanks you to all the other dev's that I have been such a pain in the but to hahah
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@muniz_ri ur saying here to put the file in the PDA slot correct which mean using odin3 v 1.85 correct. If so that might be my problem in the past with this down grade method I used odin3 v 3.09 and flashed the pit and AP files from @ted77usa downgrade method. Do you think that could be my problem. And again thank you so much for all your help lately I know it has to be annoying but thank you so much for walking me through so much stuff because of you I feel very confident in doing this so thank you for all your help. Also thanks you to all the other dev's that I have been such a pain in the but to hahah
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No problem. I believe Odin changed the name of the PDA slot to AP in version 3.09. I use version 3.08 but whichever version you use you don't need to add the pit file. Just follow the above process to the letter and you should be fine. Good luck.
muniz_ri said:
No problem. I believe Odin changed the name of the PDA slot to AP in version 3.09. I use version 3.08 but whichever version you use you don't need to add the pit file. Just follow the above process to the letter and you should be fine. Good luck.
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does wireless work after doing this procedure?
muniz_ri said:
No problem. I believe Odin changed the name of the PDA slot to AP in version 3.09. I use version 3.08 but whichever version you use you don't need to add the pit file. Just follow the above process to the letter and you should be fine. Good luck.
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OK I will try again once I get home from work but I use 3.09 and 1.85 maybe I'll try it using 1.85.
bigcid10 said:
does wireless work after doing this procedure?
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Yes, I will update the OP and make that clear. Thanks
thank you soo much for these steps. one question, I am already on mk2 so i dont need to downgrade. do i still follow the same instructions... and is there a specific folder in the sd external whr the file should b placed?
tmaddison93 said:
thank you soo much for these steps. one question, I am already on mk2 so i dont need to downgrade. do i still follow the same instructions... and is there a specific folder in the sd external whr the file should b placed?
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You can skip step 2. Also, place the rom in the root of your ext sdcard. OP updated. Thanks
ok ok. i think i messed up,,, I installed safe root instead of safe strap is it the same? should i unnstall? and how do i boot into it.
ok got it .. figured it out.
You need safe root to install safestrap. After you use saferoot, install the safestrap apk and launch the safestrap app.
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Maribou said:
You need safe root to install safestrap. After you use saferoot, install the safestrap apk and launch the safestrap app.
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ok im getting somewhere, i have downloaded everything ! yes!! now it say select zip file.. however i cant find the file.. i didnt wipe my external.. the file is I337...
tmaddison93 said:
ok im getting somewhere, i have downloaded everything ! yes!! now it say select zip file.. however i cant find the file.. i didnt wipe my external.. the file is I337...
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Keep pressing "up one level" in safestrap until you see "extsdcard."
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Keep pressing "up one level" in safestrap until you see "extsdcard."
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i am there and the choices are android.secure, android, books,dcim,lost.dir, twrp
tmaddison93 said:
i am there and the choices are android.secure, android, books,dcim,lost.dir, twrp
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Scroll to the very bottom and if you don't see it there then it's not in your ex sdcard.
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Scroll to the very bottom and if you don't see it there then it's not in your ex sdcard.
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dammn.. so how do i get it there. i put it in the root folder of the sd slot... and i saw it on my phone when it was turned on normally.
tmaddison93 said:
dammn.. so how do i get it there. i put it in the root folder of the sd slot... and i saw it on my phone when it was turned on normally.
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Keep pressing "up one level" until you see "sd card." You likely placed it in there.
muniz_ri said:
Keep pressing "up one level" until you see "sd card." You likely placed it in there.
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im going to have to look at every file... to make it clear i should be in safe strap after i wipe. i hit install correct? ok second if i cant find the file how do i add it bac. can i reboot from safestrap or i do i have to do a recovery
Yes double press on the file once you find it. Then hit install.
Related
This is the guide for updating to 4.3 from stock unrooted state or while having a custom rom on it.
Many people have suffered bootlops or worse issues when trying to update to 4.2.2. Alright. Thisthread will also be used for helping people who hace bricked their devices and i will actively help whenever i can.
This process is quite tedious for unpatient people so stay away from the thread if you cant follow all the steps.
Pre-requisites:
Galaxy S4 I9500 (exynos/octa)
odin version 3.09 (attached to 2nd post)
A stock 4.3 firmware package (take it from firmware thread)
cwm 6.0.4.4 by S.a.M.e.R_d (for root users) link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489234
adonis.pit (8.94 gb) (attached to 2nd post)
cf autoroot(for root users) link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292615
Degrated Shadow's KNOX Remover.zip script (attached to the post
some patience and brain (no links for these .. lol.. cant attach either)
Scenario 1: You aren't rooted and have all the status's official and old bootloader on 4.2.2
Best way for you is to connect to the kies and download and update and install it through kies.
Do not download otas.
For some people it gives bootlopping error and for some it just works alright. It bootlop'ed for my brother but not for my friend who were on same stock firmwares and all.
if it is bootlopping now
1. Go to recovery (when phone is switched off press power butoon+volume up+home button)
2. Wipe Data/Factory Reset (this will wipe your data and its necessary because now you cant downgrade without triggering you warranty bit)
Scenario 2: You are on prerooted stock firmware.
Download the 4.3 firmware package(with 4 files)
Set the drivers up on windows
1. Open Odin v3.09
2. Put appropriate files in AP BL CP CSC
AP=previously PDA
BL=bootloader
CP=Modem
CSC=file starting with CSC
3. Download the adonis it and put it in pit.
4. Connect device in download mode (when phone is switched off press and hold power button+volume down+home button)
Voila you are done.
Scenario 3: You are rooted and are on custom roms or a custom pit (adonis_c.pit comes with 11.82 gb storage which is incompatible with 4.3 firmwares.
1. Flash pit seperately without the firmware package in odin v3.09
2. Perform a battery pull then put the battery back
3. Go into download mode (when phone is switched off press and hold power button+volume down+home button).
4. Flash the 4 package file
AP=previously PDA
BL=bootloader
CP=Modem
CSC=file starting with CSC
5. Flash cf autoroot by chainfire by putting it in AP
let it root and install stock recovery
6. Go back to download mode and install GT-I9500-CWM-6.0.4.4.tar Build #1 as AP
Step 7 and following are to be followed for using custom roms although they arent available at the time this is posted. wanam has relesed 3.0 but is a test rom
7. Boot back into recovery and go to mounts and storage
Format everything except the ext sd card
8. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache(in advanced menu in cwm)
this whole step might seem unnecessary but always be at the safer side
9. Install the custom rom and boot back into android
10. Flash the KNOX remover script by me
11. YOU are good to go
Voila you are done
NOW FOR ROOT USERS
after setting up all accounts and stuff
1. Go to play store.
2. Update supersu.
3. Open supersu and install the binaries.
4. Flash the KNOX remover script by me OR Install Titanium Backup link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en
5. Freeze or delete all knox crap. ( I prefer deleting).
6. Reboot.
Now you are set and ready to install all the apps and root is working.
Scenario 4: you are on 4.3. want to flash a custom rom. and dont care about warranty.
1. Flash CF autoroot by chainfire/ Flash latest perseus kernel
2. Then power off. go to download mode (power button+Home button+volume down)(
3. Flash cwm 6.0.4.4
4. Flash any custom rom you want now from recovery. but remember to format system atleast once before that.
Credits: @Chainfire ( for cf autoroot)
@S.a.M.e.R_d (for cwm 6.0.4.4
@wanam (for explaining that the security policy is hardcoded into the kernel)
@nickboy360 (He will also help people in my absence because of boards)
@runedrune (for solving my doubts in day to day life)
Samsung (for knox crap, painful security policy, irritating enforcing mode of selinux, and the smoothest ever touchwiz ROM)
Alright. SO this thread will be used for hel;ping people who have soft bricked their devices or similar issues like not getting root or sound problems
My friend @nickboy360 is going to help you all in my absence although he will buzz me when there is a confusing case.
This place wont stand for spammes and they will be reported.
Peace
all the attachments are here
Dude you seriously made my ****ing day !!!! I LOVE YOU !!!!!! I have been cracking my head since i tried to boot rom !!!!!! YIPPI A kingCobra 4.3 is soon to be realesed . AGAIN I LOVE YOU . Rated 5 stars and shared
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Dude you seriously made my ****ing day !!!! I LOVE YOU !!!!!! I have been cracking my head since i tried to boot rom !!!!!! YIPPI A kingCobra 4.3 is soon to be realesed . AGAIN I LOVE YOU . Rated 5 stars and shared
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thanks and please share your recovery here too when it is updated.
thanks in advance
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thanks and please share your recovery here too when it is updated.
thanks in advance
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No problem bro
BTW I will request this thread to be posted on XDA news i imagine noobs with out you .
I booted the rom with odin but not with my custom boot loop . As soon as i het home it will be test test test .
Why is there a need for the PIT file?
Simonetti2011 said:
Why is there a need for the PIT file?
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Because by using pit file you can restore partitions to their correct size or automatically fix any partition error
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i cant freeze knox services(there are 5). Its only on donation versions. Any ideas?
royts2007 said:
i cant freeze knox services(there are 5). Its only on donation versions. Any ideas?
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download a root app
navigate to /system/apps
delete everything you find related to knox.
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download a root app
navigate to /system/apps
delete everything you find related to knox.
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Can i have a link? And u sure its safe?
royts2007 said:
Can i have a link? And u sure its safe?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree&hl=en
perfectly safe.
dont go on a deleting rampage of other apks without asking thoug.
u see the word knox u select and delete it without a hitch
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree&hl=en
perfectly safe.
dont go on a deleting rampage of other apks without asking thoug.
u see the word knox u select and delete it without a hitch
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Thank you it worked.
What about KLMSAggent.apk/odex ? Delete both of them too?
i have problem with my s4
after i flash pit and stock room, then i flash cfroot, them 6.044, after all of them i install wanam3 from cwm, reboot, after "SAMSUNG S4 i9500" text then blank.. all black... may u help me?
deadball80 said:
i have problem with my s4
after i flash pit and stock room, then i flash cfroot, them 6.044, after all of them i install wanam3 from cwm, reboot, after "SAMSUNG S4 i9500" text then blank.. all black... may u help me?
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format all the things in mounts and storage in recovery except the ext sd card and install wanam 3.0 again.
you will be good. And follow the zteps carefully
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Thank you it worked.
What about KLMSAggent.apk/odex ? Delete both of them too?
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Yes delete the .odex files too only for knox and klmsagent.apk
hi, is there a "standard" 4.3 firmware I can use as my country hasn't released 4.3 yet? XFE (South Africa) is currently only on 4.2.2.
mattdt said:
hi, is there a "standard" 4.3 firmware I can use as my country hasn't released 4.3 yet? XFE (South Africa) is currently only on 4.2.2.
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You can use the India or russian version
Can I restore a nandroid backup I made in 4.2.2 after updating to 4.3?
Guys I have installed the Russian official coming from arrows rom. Everything went well and I'm running 4.3 successfully. I now want to install wanams 4.3 but I'm not sure what the adonis.pit file is for? I have the I9500 32gb... do I just copy wanam to my sd and flash through recovery?
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Guys I have installed the Russian official coming from arrows rom. Everything went well and I'm running 4.3 successfully. I now want to install wanams 4.3 but I'm not sure what the adonis.pit file is for? I have the I9500 32gb... do I just copy wanam to my sd and flash through recovery?
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root with cf root
flash cwm 6.0.4.4 in AP
go to recovery
format everything under mounts and storage menu ecpet ext sd card
flash wanam 3.0
OP updated with a knox remover script by me.
enjoy!!!!
**You can begin the following process from any build/ROM but you must have both root and Safestrap installed before proceeding**
1. Place the G900V_OA8_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM onto your ext-sdcard.
2. From Safestrap recovery press "Wipe" then "Advanced Wipe" and wipe everything but your ext-sdcard.
3. From the main menu press "Install," then select and install the G900V_OA8_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM.
4. Once complete, from the main menu press "Reboot," then "System." Done!
After following the above process your phone will pause on the Verizon splash screen for about 2 minutes before rebooting.
Caution! Users are reporting issues after using TitaniumBackup to delete or freeze unwanted apps, e.g. rotation stops working. Additionally, users have reported that their device runs hotter with severe battery drain after updating to 5.0. The problem seems to stem from the SHealth pedometer, heart rate monitor, and Facebook Messenger running in the background. Consider disabling these items and rebooting to resolve the issue (Verizon Community Forum: https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/851032?start=0&tstart=0).
Optional - Enable Native Tethering AddOn:
1. Place the G900V_OA8_TetherAddOn.zip onto your external sd-card.
2. Flash back the G900V_NK2_Stock_Kernel in order to access the Safestrap recovery splashscreen.
3. Flash the file using "Stock" Slot but do not wipe!
4. Last , press "Home", then reboot into Download Mode and re-flash the G900V_OA8_Stock_Kernel. Done!
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. This process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OA8 (BusyBox is also pre-installed).
3. Safestrap will no longer function after updating to OA8 5.0. However you can access Safestrap recovery on 5.0 by flashing back the G900V_NK2_Stock_Kernel (reflash the G900V_OA8_Stock_Kernel once you are done using Safestrap).
4. If you do not already have root access you must first flash the G900VVRU1ANCG_Full_Odin.tar (flash in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+)), root with Towelroot (this version does not require internet access), install Safestrap, then proceed with the above process.
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**You can Odin back to NK2 at anytime after updating to OA8 5.0**
1. Place the G900V_OA8_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM onto your ext-sdcard.
2. Use Safestrap's "Backup" function to backup your User Data.
3. Next, press "Home" and perform an "Advanced Wipe" and wipe everything but your ext-sdcard.
4. Flash the ROM using the "Stock Slot."
5. Once complete press "Home" then "Restore" and restore User Data.
6. Last, press "Reboot" and reboot into "Download Mode" and flash the G900V_OA8_Stock_Kernel in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+). Done!
The phone will pause on the Verizon splash screen for about 2 minutes after following the above process before completing booting.
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your User Data or Knox Warranty Flag.
2. This Custom ROM process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OA8.
3. Safestrap will no longer function after updating to OA8 5.0.
4. When flashing the kernel the most common cause of an Odin flash failure is a bad usb port or cable. Please check before reporting a failure!
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Thank you very much for doing this!!!! I can upgrade straight to OA8 from NK2 (stock root)? Im in process of downloading the stock rom files now... Just a quick reminder on how to apply in 0din would be great. And also havent used SS yet ;/
Thanks for saving me from having to figure this out!
Upgraded and kept root. Wish I had safestrap, but oh well--I suppose in the scheme of things it's fortunate that there's even still root. Yes, "fortunate" ...
Best regards.
Thanks for the guide! I was already updated to OA8, but I just flashed a stock nk2 tar (didn't have an nk2 backup) then followed the ncg root method, went back to nk2, installed safestrap, and then followed your guide.
awesome thread.. i lold at ppl saying we wouldnt have root.. only downgrade is that if already on L you have to go back to a ss compatible rom to upgrade again.. i will be working on Extreme Syndicate when I get home! It will also be deodexed if all goes well
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awesome thread.. i lold at ppl saying we wouldnt have root.. only downgrade is that if already on L you have to go back to a ss compatible rom to upgrade again.. i will be working on Extreme Syndicate when I get home! It will also be deodexed if all goes well
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speaking of, you mind if i use your roofed oa8 as a base? of course i will give proper creds!
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elliwigy said:
awesome thread.. i lold at ppl saying we wouldnt have root.. only downgrade is that if already on L you have to go back to a ss compatible rom to upgrade again.. i will be working on Extreme Syndicate when I get home! It will also be deodexed if all goes well
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speaking of, you mind if i use your roofed oa8 as a base? of course i will give proper creds!
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elliwigy are going to make a custom 5.0 ROM? Or update Syndicate? Wasn't sure what you meant but I'm waiting for a good ROM to come out for 5.0. Hopefully eclipse ROM gets updated
elliwigy said:
awesome thread.. i lold at ppl saying we wouldnt have root.. only downgrade is that if already on L you have to go back to a ss compatible rom to upgrade again.. i will be working on Extreme Syndicate when I get home! It will also be deodexed if all goes well
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speaking of, you mind if i use your roofed oa8 as a base? of course i will give proper creds!
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
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No worries. Look forward to your ROM.
Can't wait to get home from work and try this out. So if I understand this right you can be on any rom base with root busybox and safe strap and this method will update you right? Or do you need to be on NK2 first?
Just finished the video I made on this process please check it out.
http://youtu.be/WUDIOVas81U
Tomsgt said:
Can't wait to get home from work and try this out. So if I understand this right you can be on any rom base with root busybox and safe strap and this method will update you right? Or do you need to be on NK2 first?
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You can flash the ROM from any base. The process will update all partitions to OA8. Although someone just reported that their baseband remained at NK2 after flashing the ROM. Let me know if anyone else experiences that issue and I will check it out.
downloading it and the stock NK2 tar so I can go through the upgrade (I'm running Rick's ROM on NI2 currently, and pretty sure I need to ODIN back to stock first)
will report back
muniz_ri said:
You can flash the ROM from any base. The process will update all partitions to OA8. Although someone just reported that their baseband remained at NK2 after flashing the ROM. Let me know if anyone else experiences that issue and I will check it out.
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Thanks I am planning on making a video on this process as soon as I can. Probably later tonight. I want to fully understand before I start. I will be interested to see more info about the baseband also. Awesome work by the way. I didnt think that lollipop would get root this quick and since it is downgradable anyone can root which is awesome.
Tomsgt said:
Thanks I am planning on making a video on this process as soon as I can. Probably later tonight. I want to fully understand before I start. I will be interested to see more info about the baseband also. Awesome work by the way. I didnt think that lollipop would get root this quick and since it is downgradable anyone can root which is awesome.
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Yes, you guys were lucky the qfuse counter remained the same as previous firmware. I hope that ATT is as kind to us but doubt it.
Just a note that both of the download files say:
for the Samsung Galaxy S4, by muniz_ri
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when you go to download them. The S4 thing is somewhat confusing...
Good Morning,
I understand the whole process and have all the files ready to go. Could some please inform me if I need ODIN to flash the Kernel, or can I use Safestrap to flash, can I flash the update and boot as normal and flash the kernel later? I ask because I do not have access to a computer and it looks like a long day here at the hospital.
muniz_ri said:
You can flash the ROM from any base. The process will update all partitions to OA8. Although someone just reported that their baseband remained at NK2 after flashing the ROM. Let me know if anyone else experiences that issue and I will check it out.
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I am starting over from scratch and will let you know if the mismatch is still present.
kgoroway said:
Just a note that both of the download files say:
when you go to download them. The S4 thing is somewhat confusing...
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Thanks but I think we are OK. I support many devices and variants and my file naming convention seems to be clear enough for most.
Does anyone know if I do a factory reset while on the ROOTED lollipop......will I keep root or will it be lost? Just curious....
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So then does anyone know definitively if Xposed will be available for 5.0?
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Jeff Speake said:
I am starting over from scratch and will let you know if the mismatch is still present.
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Immediately after flashing the ROM in safestrap can you go to "Advanced" then press "copy log to sd" and send me the .txt file? Thx.
muniz_ri said:
**You can Odin back to NK2 at anytime after updating to OA8 5.0**
1. Place the G900V_OA8_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM onto your ext-sdcard.
2. Use Safestrap's "Backup" function to backup your User Data.
3. Next, press "Home" and perform an "Advanced Wipe" and wipe everything but your ext-sdcard.
4. Flash the ROM using the "Stock Slot."
5. Once complete press "Home" then "Restore" and restore User Data.
6. Last, press "Reboot" and reboot into "Download Mode" and flash the G900V_OA8_Stock_Kernel in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+). Done!
The phone will pause on the Verizon splash screen for about 2 minutes after following the above process before completing booting.
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your User Data or Knox Warranty Flag.
2. This Custom ROM process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OA8.
3. Safestrap will no longer function after updating to OA8 5.0.
4. When flashing the kernel the most common cause of an Odin flash failure is a bad usb port or cable. Please check before reporting a failure!
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I echo the earlier questions. Is there a way to do this process without access to a PC? I am currently on NI2 with full root and want to get to 5.0 hopefully still with root. The only computer I have is my work computer which will not allow me to install ODIN or Kies since I am not an administrator. Any help would be greatly appreciated and thank you all for your hard work on all of this stuff.
**You can begin the following process from any 4.4.x Build/ROM or higher but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW.
**Caution!** The following process is only for the AT&T I337 S4 Variant. Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick!
Downloads:
- I337_OK2_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip
- I337_OK2_Stock_Rooted_Deodexed_ROM.zip
Attention! Set your screen timeout to 10mins before beginning!
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and set Reboot setting to "Download."
6. Press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash.
7. Once the flash is complete and the device reboots into "Download" mode, flash the I337_OK2_Bootloader.tar.md5 using Odin's PDA/AP slot. Done!
The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition. Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the AT&T splash screen for about 1 - 2 minutes (15 - 20 mins for DeOdexed version) before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Optional:
- I337_OK2_TetherAddOn.zip
- I337_OC3_Batch_Debloater (Customizable)
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, and Stock Recovery.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. If you are not already rooted (or to unbrick) you must first flash the I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar (use Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+), root with Towelroot, then proceed with the above process.
5. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2
Credits:
@Chainfire
Awesome
Amazing! you done it again @muniz_ri downloaded and installed perfectly!
Is there a way to root without having to flash back to nj4? I'm already on OC3 and a non-odin method like on nj4 would be pretty nice.
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Instructions:
1. Extract the I337_OC3_Stock_Rooted_Backup from the .rar archive and place it into the following folder: ext-sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/xxxxxx, fyi...the name of this folder will vary. If the folder does not already exist you must first use safestrap to create a nandroid backup and Safestrap will create the folder for you.
2. From Safestrap recovery press "Wipe" then "Advanced Wipe" and wipe everything but your ext-sdcard.
3. From the main menu press "Restore," then select and restore the I337_OC3_Stock_Rooted_Backup.
4. Once complete from the main menu press "Reboot," then reboot into "Download" mode.
5. Last, flash the I337_OC3_Stock_Partitions using Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+) and reboot. Done!
Upon reboot the Safestrap Recovery splash screen will flash a few times before pausing on the AT&T splash screen for about 2 minutes before completely rebooting. **You will no longer be able to access Safestrap Recovery from 5.0 (see notes below for workaround)**
Optional Tethering AddOn:
1. Place the I337_OC3_TetherAddOn onto your ext-sdcard.
2. From Safestrap recovery press "Install," then select and install the I337_OC3_TetherAddOn(Do not wipe prior to flashing!).
3. Reboot. Done!
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. This process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OC3 (BusyBox is also pre-installed).
3. Safestrap will no longer function after updating to 5.0. However you can access Safestrap recovery by flashing back the I337_NJ4_Stock_Kernel (reflash the I337_OC3_Stock_Kernel once you are done using Safestrap).
4. The most common cause of an Odin flash failure is a bad usb port or cable. Please check before reporting a failure!
Credits:
@Apoplectic1 - for capturing the OTA update.
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Muniz you are great you are genius, but i'm lol nothing to do with this kinda great work so, please a little explain to me
I am a crazy fan of you and of course you great work
i have an AT&T i337UCUFNJ4 unrooted (may be because rootchecker.apk shows root access is not properly installed on this device) so it somehow means that i am on stock firmware but unfortunatly i live in a country where ATT has no existance so, no AT&T SIM card or so, now i want to update my phone to LOOOOOOOOLIpop
Please tell me if i have no roooted phone and no working safestraf in it what can i do please,
i
how do i update if i am on unrooted NJ4?
talvigi said:
Muniz you are great you are genius, but i'm lol nothing to do with this kinda great work so, please a little explain to me
I am a crazy fan of you and of course you great work
i have an AT&T i337UCUFNJ4 unrooted (may be because rootchecker.apk shows root access is not properly installed on this device) so it somehow means that i am on stock firmware but unfortunatly i live in a country where ATT has no existance so, no AT&T SIM card or so, now i want to update my phone to LOOOOOOOOLIpop
Please tell me if i have no roooted phone and no working safestraf in it what can i do please,
i
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onisleeve said:
how do i update if i am on unrooted NJ4?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...to-root-i337ucufnj4-4-4-4-11-13-2014-t2939553
Noob Alert!
Elated to hear about that the Lollipop update for ATT S4 is out.
Newbie here ! I own an ATT S4 running Official jelly bean, Its rooted & unlocked so that I can use here in India. Can anyone help me how do I got about with the upgrade with losing the unlock?
Do I need a custom ROM like TWRP ?
or any links to guides to how to go about it.
muniz_ri said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...to-root-i337ucufnj4-4-4-4-11-13-2014-t2939553
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dude, thanks for your reply,
i guess i was not clear, i am unrooted on NJ4 and need to remain unrooted to 5.0
I use GOOD for Enterprise for work email hence the need to remain unrooted.
onisleeve said:
dude, thanks for your reply,
i guess i was not clear, i am unrooted on NJ4 and need to remain unrooted to 5.0
I use GOOD for Enterprise for work email hence the need to remain unrooted.
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Here After We Can Update Our AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Software Update Via .. ADB Sideload
We Can Use This Method To Update Our Phone :
1) Install Samsung USB Drivers
2) Start Samsung Recovery [ Volume Up + Home + Power ]
3) Select " Apply Update From The ADB "
4) On PC : Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot Software ... Then Put The Update File (ZIP) On Same Folder
5) Open Minimal ADB and Fastboot : After Type : - adb sideload FILE NAME.zip
5) Update Successfully.
You Will LOSING OUR DATA OR CONFIGURATION
Here OTA 5.0.1 Update :
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934552137
ashishk2 said:
Elated to hear about that the Lollipop update for ATT S4 is out.
Newbie here ! I own an ATT S4 running Official jelly bean, Its rooted & unlocked so that I can use here in India. Can anyone help me how do I got about with the upgrade with losing the unlock?
Do I need a custom ROM like TWRP ?
or any links to guides to how to go about it.
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Iam from India too! ?
BhavyaBirla said:
Iam from India too! ��
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Are ya trying to upgrade to Lollipop too ?
Hello guys,
I am also from india with S4 AT&T i337 (NJ4) and downloading this rom.
i will update u guys after flashing
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Are ya trying to upgrade to Lollipop too ?
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Me too.. But I'll have to wait to download this! Where are yo u guys from?
gdjindal said:
Hello guys,
I am also from india with S4 AT&T i337 (NJ4) and downloading this rom.
i will update u guys after flashing
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Hay guys I too not in the US so having an OTA update is indeed impossible, and my i337UCUFNJ4 is also not rooted ( i have tried many times but failed to root) and yet i want to update my phone to lollipop can you guys please tell me what to do next after i download the OTA update from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934552137
waiting for your simple and step to step guide
thanks
Thanks
talvigi said:
Hay guys I too not in the US so having an OTA update is indeed impossible, and my i337UCUFNJ4 is also not rooted ( i have tried many times but failed to root) and yet i want to update my phone to lollipop can you guys please tell me what to do next after i download the OTA update from here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934552137
waiting for your simple and step to step guide
thanks
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Manually Flash OC3 -- Lollipop 5.0.1 -- Update via Stock Recovery
1. Copy 2400258.zip to your External SdCard
2. Unplug and power off phone
3. Boot into Stock Recovery
--- press and hold BOTH power and volume up buttons
--- when you see the blue "RECOVERY BOOTING..." message in the top left corner, release power button
--- when you see the android guy, release volume up button
4. Select "apply update from external storage"
5. Browse to location of 2400258.zip and select it
6. Phone will reboot when complete.
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@jack_ssl can I follow the instruction from JB to Lollipop ?
jack_ssl said:
Manually Flash OC3 -- Lollipop 5.0.1 -- Update via Stock Recovery
1. Copy 2400258.zip to your External SdCard
2. Unplug and power off phone
3. Boot into Stock Recovery
--- press and hold BOTH power and volume up buttons
--- when you see the blue "RECOVERY BOOTING..." message in the top left corner, release power button
--- when you see the android guy, release volume up button
4. Select "apply update from external storage"
5. Browse to location of 2400258.zip and select it
6. Phone will reboot when complete.
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Well Thanks Jack_ssl, if it is so easy to do it i would really really laugh at myself not because i didn't know that all, becuase i really don't know that all but i will be happy enough that i may go crazy and laugh. waiting for my download to be completed its almost 72% now
BUt one thing the file "2400258.zip" where does it come from is it the unzipped file name of 5.0update.zip or i'll have to grab it from somewhere i don't know yet?
Yes
ashishk2 said:
@jack_ssl can I follow the instruction from JB to Lollipop ?
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Yes .. But One Thing First Kitkat Then After Lollipop ... Ok ...:laugh:
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talvigi said:
Well Thanks Jack_ssl, if it is so easy to do it i would really really laugh at myself not because i didn't know that all, becuase i really don't know that all but i will be happy enough that i may go crazy and laugh. waiting for my download to be completed its almost 72% now
BUt one thing the file "2400258.zip" where does it come from is it the unzipped file name of 5.0update.zip or i'll have to grab it from somewhere i don't know yet?
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Yes , Unzip First U Will Get 2400258.cfg .. Just Change Extension .cfg to .zip ... Then Put into the extsDcard ....
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Yes .. But One Thing First Kitkat Then After Lollipop ... Ok ...:laugh:
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Yes , Unzip First U Will Get 2400258.cfg .. Just Change Extension .cfg to .zip ... Then Put into the extsDcard ....
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Doing it in the name of God and by the great work of you all guys but most perfectly you Jack, Thanks a lot
install/sdcard,,,,,
finding update package,,,,,
opening update package,,,,
verifiing update package,,,,,
insalling update,,,,,
verifying current system,,,,
removing unneeded files,,,,,
patching system files,,,,,,
patching NON-HLOS.bin img,,,,,
patching modem.bin img,,,,,,
fulll patching boot.img img,,,
package boot.img ,,,
and many more
install from sdcard complete
in the medal it showed two or more red lines of writing too cut started,
i noticed the samsung logo changed and now its the ATT logo for a minut let me wait for a cuple of minuts more
Oh yes the chage has shown its face it is the new thing i was waiting for
thanks Jack_ssl it work like charm , the method you told me works
and i am sorry Apoplectic1 you actually did the great job first by fetching the ota update thanks a lot.
**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
Downloads:
- G900V_PF4_Stock_ROM.zip (For "Locked" Bootloaders - Unrooted)
- G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_ROM.zip (For "Locked" Bootloaders - Unrooted)
- G900V_PF4_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)
- G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)
Instructions for "Locked" Bootloaders:
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and set "Reboot" setting to "Download."
6. Press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the **flash.
7. Once the flash is complete and the device reboots into "Download" mode, flash the G900V_PF4_Bootloader using Odin's PDA/AP slot.
**The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition.
Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the Verizon splash screen for 1 - 2 minutes (10 - 15 mins for deodexed version) before completely rebooting. Done!
Instructions for "Unlocked" Bootloaders: (Your Knox Warranty Bit will be tripped!)
1. Use the following guide however the above ROM's for "Unlocked" Bootloaders are pre-"system rooted," therefore there is no need to flash the SuperSu .zip file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Notes:
1. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Recovery, and Bootloader.
2. Native tethering is enabled on all of the ROM's.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing, the ROM will automatically wipe User Data.
4. The Debloated version has all Google, most Verizon, and all Knox apps removed.
5. If you do not already have root access follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
6. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2
Any way to flash without losing data?
MWFD said:
Any way to flash without losing data?
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Use FF's backup function to backup then restore your data after flashing.
Confirmed that after about 7min on the VZW boot animation, the deodexed version works just fine.
I wonder how long we'll get away with using the OD5 bootloader. lol.
How do we flash the od5 bootloader?
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ykjae said:
How do we flash the od5 bootloader?
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
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odin
Details please. I know how to flash the stock rom. Just what about bootloader.
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Anyone have a good link to a recent version of Odin?
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Anyone have a good link to a recent version of Odin?
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934550149
ykjae said:
Details please. I know how to flash the stock rom. Just what about bootloader.
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
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Use Odin's PDA or AP slot depending on Odin version used.
So in odin I flash the bootloader. Then reboot and flash the stock deodexed rom in flashfire? & I should be all set?
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however the G900V_OD5_Bootloader is required for the ROM's to run (flash using Odin's AP slot).
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This strikes me as very important information that should be included in the steps before it instead of being a footnote. Can anyone clarify the complete steps/process? Also, any idea what the changelog is?
EDIT: I'm on the rooted OD5 ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900vod5-5-0-keeproot-t3136945 Just trying to make head or tail of the instructions in this post. Do I need to flash the OD5 bootloader since I'm already on OD5, or what?
I'm a little confused why the first 3 steps in the FlashFire process is necessary (Google+ signup part) when you include the link for v19 just below, am i missing something here? Also, not being familiar with FlashFire, once i flash OE1 will i be given the option to boot into download mode to Odin the OD5 bootloader? I'm coming from OC4 so order is crucial here I'd imagine. Another also, i generally like deodexed roms, any caveats associated with this one? advanced voice features? My Verizon access? Thanks
chetqwerty said:
I'm a little confused why the first 3 steps in the FlashFire process is necessary (Google+ signup part) when you include the link for v19 just below, am i missing something here? Also, not being familiar with FlashFire, once i flash OE1 will i be given the option to boot into download mode to Odin the OD5 bootloader? I'm coming from OC4 so order is crucial here I'd imagine. Another also, i generally like deodexed roms, any caveats associated with this one? advanced voice features? My Verizon access? Thanks
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I left the links to the FF thread for reference as it contains good discussion re: FF's progress.
As for the bootloader instructions, I will add the steps to the instructions. I mistakenly assumed most people already had that level of understanding.
And the deodexed version is only intended for those that plan to use xposed or themes. If you do not plan on doing either use the regular rom.
muniz_ri said:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934550149
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Thanks for the link, but I still have the same problem with it that I had on the OD5 thread: Checksum mismatch. I tried 3 different mirrors. Either it's a bad file or a bad checksum.
flamadiddle said:
Thanks for the link, but I still have the same problem with it that I had on the OD5 thread: Checksum mismatch. I tried 3 different mirrors. Either it's a bad file or a bad checksum.
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It works fine for me. Search xda for a different version.
ykjae said:
So in odin I flash the bootloader. Then reboot and flash the stock deodexed rom in flashfire? & I should be all set?
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See updated instructions in OP.
MWFD said:
Any way to flash without losing data?
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muniz_ri said:
Use FF's backup function to backup then restore your data after flashing.
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Although I would recommend just following the backup/restore method as it is faster and safer, you could open the ROM with Winzip/7zip, navigate through the META-INF folder until you get to the updater-script, then open it with Notepad, and remove this part of the script:
package_extract_file("wipedata.sh", "/tmp/wipedata.sh");
set_perm(0, 0, 0755, "/tmp/wipedata.sh");
run_program("/tmp/wipedata.sh");
then save the file and if you used Winzip, close the program and choose "Update Zip file with changes". If you used 7zip, when you close Notepad, it will ask if you want to update the file in the archive and just choose "Okay".
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flamadiddle said:
Thanks for the link, but I still have the same problem with it that I had on the OD5 thread: Checksum mismatch. I tried 3 different mirrors. Either it's a bad file or a bad checksum.
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muniz_ri said:
It works fine for me. Search xda for a different version.
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It works fine for me too.
muniz_ri said:
I left the links to the FF thread for reference as it contains good discussion re: FF's progress.
As for the bootloader instructions, I will add the steps to the instructions. I mistakenly assumed most people already had that level of understanding.
And the deodexed version is only intended for those that plan to use xposed or themes. If you do not plan on doing either use the regular rom.
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I noticed you mentioned if you already are on OC4 then you do not need to boot into Download mode, if I wanted to upgrade the bootloader to OD5 could I boot into download anyways and upgrade to OD5 (kill 2 birds with 1 stone kinda thing?)
aurfawce said:
I noticed you mentioned if you already are on OC4 then you do not need to boot into Download mode, if I wanted to upgrade the bootloader to OD5 could I boot into download anyways and upgrade to OD5 (kill 2 birds with 1 stone kinda thing?)
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How to "downgrade" to Kitkat on lollipop (PB1 bootloader) NCG Safestrap Working
If you took the OTA for lollipop (PB1) you are no longer able to downgrade to any version of kitkat with a standard tar it will fail because of a tripped qfuse but this way you can pretty much downgrade to kitkat. You will just have PB1 bootloader.
FYI I did this on a CID 11 locked bootloader Verizon S5
1. Download these files
NCG Kernel: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612346 (Tar is in .zip file)
NCG Modem: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612348 (Tar is in .zip file)
NCG Stock Tar: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612350 (Tar is in .zip file)
Towelroot apk: https://Towelroot.com/
Get safestrap from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793891
2.
-Open flashfire grant it root access then click the plus in the bottom right hand corner and click flash firmware package choose the NCGStocktar.md5
-make sure boot, recovery, system and cache are selected make sure modem firmware and firmware are unchecked then click the checkmark
-look for process cache click it and uncheck Enable and allow cache wipe then click the check mark
-click everroot and uncheck inject SuperSu
-then click Reboot and choose Download
- then click the plus again and choose wipe make sure System Data, 3rd Party apps, dalvik cache, cache partition, cache partition format
-Click and hold on wipe and drag it above flash firmware package
-then click flash and click ok when it says it will go black for a second if its black for more than a minute pull the battery and retry
3.
-once in download mode open Odin on PC (if it doesnt go to download and attempts to boot pull battery and manually go into download)
-verify the device shows up under ID:COM
-now click options and uncheck auto reboot
-now choose NCG stock kernel in ap slot and click start this will flash the kitkat kernel
-when its done unplug the phone from the computer and pull the battery
-then when the battery is back in hold volume down, home and power all together until you see download mode
-click reset in odin then select the NCG Stock Modem in ap slot then click start
-when odin is finished the device should reboot and attempt to boot kitkat
4.
-when kitkat is booted download towelroot from the phone or copy it from the pc to your phone and install the apk
-open towel root and click make it rain it should say no reboot required
-now download supersu from playstore
-open it and click update su binary then click reboot
-now donwload busybox from the play store and install it
-now download the safestrap NCG apk file install it open it and accept the license agreement now click install safestrap
-then click reboot to recovery it should reboot your phone to safestrap
Thanks @klabit87 and @al50 for helping me find and test this method.
Nice work and GREAT Thread to start for one's that don't know of this or the experience to do so or of completely the 'how-to-do'...:good:
What is the reason for Safestrap in this case? Is it necessary for just the downgrading to 4.4?
I used Safestrap some time ago to load a second rom on my S3. Does Safestrap have the same purpose for the S5?
Thank you very much. This is clearly written and should be easy to follow if I need to do so.
Bren123 said:
If you took the OTA for lollipop (PB1) you are no longer able to downgrade to any version of kitkat with a standard tar it will fail because of a tripped qfuse but this way you can pretty much downgrade to kitkat. You will just have PB1 bootloader.
FYI I did this on a CID 11 locked bootloader Verizon S5
1. Download these files
NCG Kernel: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612346 (Tar is in .zip file)
NCG Modem: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612348 (Tar is in .zip file)
NCG Stock Tar: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612350 (Tar is in .zip file)
Towelroot apk: https://Towelroot.com/
Get safestrap from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793891
2.
-Open flashfire grant it root access then click the plus in the bottom right hand corner and click flash firmware package choose the NCGStocktar.md5
-make sure boot, recovery, system and cache are selected make sure modem firmware and firmware are unchecked then click the checkmark
-look for process cache click it and uncheck Enable and allow cache wipe then click the check mark
-click everroot and uncheck inject SuperSu
-then click Reboot and choose Download
- then click the plus again and choose wipe make sure System Data, 3rd Party apps, dalvik cache, cache partition, cache partition format
-Click and hold on wipe and drag it above flash firmware package
-then click flash and click ok when it says it will go black for a second if its black for more than a minute pull the battery and retry
3.
-once in download mode open Odin on PC (if it doesnt go to download and attempts to boot pull battery and manually go into download)
-verify the device shows up under ID:COM
-now click options and uncheck auto reboot
-now choose NCG stock kernel in ap slot and click start this will flash the kitkat kernel
-when its done unplug the phone from the computer and pull the battery
-then when the battery is back in hold volume down, home and power all together until you see download mode
-click reset in odin then select the NCG Stock Modem in ap slot then click start
-when odin is finished the device should reboot and attempt to boot kitkat
4.
-when kitkat is booted download towelroot from the phone or copy it from the pc to your phone and install the apk
-open towel root and click make it rain it should say no reboot required
-now download supersu from playstore
-open it and click update su binary then click reboot
-now donwload busybox from the play store and install it
-now download the safestrap NCG apk file install it open it and accept the license agreement now click install safestrap
-then click reboot to recovery it should reboot your phone to safestrap
Thanks @klabit87 and @al50 for helping me find and test this method.
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this maybe an old thread want to ask am on pb1 lollipop cid 11 bootloader if i downgrade to kitkat will be able to upgrade back to llollipop since i wiil still have pb1 bootloader ? do i flash pb1 tar in odin to upgrade or theres another method to upgrade or i wiil be stuck with kitkat once downgraded . sorry for long text.
reubenm said:
this maybe an old thread want to ask am on pb1 lollipop cid 11 bootloader if i downgrade to kitkat will be able to upgrade back to llollipop since i wiil still have pb1 bootloader ? do i flash pb1 tar in odin to upgrade or theres another method to upgrade or i wiil be stuck with kitkat once downgraded . sorry for long text.
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You can restore back to PB1 just flash the tar in odin you won't be stuck on kitkat I no longer have my galaxy S5 but I can try to help you if you run into any issues.
radnor27 said:
What is the reason for Safestrap in this case? Is it necessary for just the downgrading to 4.4?
I used Safestrap some time ago to load a second rom on my S3. Does Safestrap have the same purpose for the S5?
Thank you very much. This is clearly written and should be easy to follow if I need to do so.
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Sorry I somehow missed your reply no it's not necessary for the downgrade it's just nice to have if you have a Verizon S5 that can't be unlocked.
Bren123 said:
You can restore back to PB1 just flash the tar in odin you won't be stuck on kitkat I no longer have my galaxy S5 but I can try to help you if you run into any issues.
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thanks for the reply mate will give it a shot tommorow and give feedback
Does this method work if OS was updated to MM (assuming I revert to LL first)?
Links for files listed in OP are no longer working - any idea where I can get them?
arficus said:
Does this method work if OS was updated to MM (assuming I revert to LL first)?
Links for files listed in OP are no longer working - any idea where I can get them?
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1. Yes.
2. Search for "ancg" string on androidfilehost.com.
bbsc said:
1. Yes.
2. Search for "ancg" string on androidfilehost.com.
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1... Great, thank you.
2... Done. No joy.
Been searching for other possibilities, finding only dead links to AFH.
AFH search for "ncg" shows:
20140409_G900V-NCG_MODEM.tar.md5
20140409_G900V-NCG_MODEM_NON-HLOS.tar.md5
NCG_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip
Hmm, AFH search engine is quirky. Search for "NCG_Firmware" includes:
VRU1ANCG_FIRMWARE_ONLY.tar.md5
AFH search for G900V_NCG includes:
G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5
I'm hoping/guessing that (please correct me if I'm wrong):
"NCG Modem" [file from OP] = 20140409_G900V-NCG_MODEM.tar.md5
"NCG Kernel" = G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5
NCG_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip does not contain a tar, but directions in OP indicate firmware should be flashed via flashfire (vs odin for others), so I'm assuming that this can be flashed instead. So:
"NCG Stock Tar" = NCG_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip
Will these work? If yes I will post links to files.
arficus said:
AFH search for "ncg" shows:
20140409_G900V-NCG_MODEM.tar.md5
20140409_G900V-NCG_MODEM_NON-HLOS.tar.md5
NCG_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip
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I suggested searching for "ancg", not for "ncg".
You were supposed to find G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.zip - a stock firmware file.
Additional search for modem and kernel is not necessary because you can easily pull them from this stock firmware and pack into tar-files.
7zip will do this for you under Windows.
P.S.
Hmm, AFH search engine is quirky.
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It looks quirky, probably.
But as a good search engine it should index all those filenames somehow.
I suspect that it splits filenames in letter/non-letter points and indexes all those parts after this.
At least, this theory explains why searching for "ncg" and "ancg" produce completely different results.
bbsc said:
I suggested searching for "ancg", not for "ncg".
You were supposed to find G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.zip - a stock firmware file.
Additional search for modem and kernel is not necessary because you can easily pull them from this stock firmware and pack into tar-files.
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I did search for "ANCG" and I did find G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.zip.
I downloaded it and opened zip to see if it had separate tar files for modem and such. It's just one tar file, and given that I didn't know it was option to pull out individual components and tar them (nor do I know how to do this as I don't know file locations/names), I figured it wasn't correct file...
arficus said:
I didn't know it was option to pull out individual components and tar them (nor do I know how to do this as I don't know file locations/names)
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ANCG_kernel.tar
ANCG_modem.tar
The links will be there till tomorrow.
bbsc said:
ANCG_kernel.tar
ANCG_modem.tar
The links will be there till tomorrow.
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Thank you.
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I just realized my fave KK rom requires 4.4.4. Will it work if I follow procedure in OP with NK2 components substituted?
arficus said:
I just realized my fave KK rom requires 4.4.4. Will it work if I follow procedure in OP with NK2 components substituted?
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I have not tried that but why not.
Will be interesting to hear from you.
Search AFH for "ANK2" and use 7zip archiver to deal with tar-files.
Bren123 said:
Sorry I somehow missed your reply no it's not necessary for the downgrade it's just nice to have if you have a Verizon S5 that can't be unlocked.
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Ah, I see. Thank you
I have searched all over and cannot find these files all links are dead.
Does anyone still have these ?
Thanks
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