:laugh:Hello guys,
This is my first tutorial on the XDA-developers forum, in order to improve myself and be more efficient, do not hesitate to comment, or ask questions, I will be more then happy to answer since I have spent so much time on this, using two different I9505, mine and my boss's. So without further ado, let's get started
Here is a full guide on how to downgrade your I9505 from 4.4.2 to 4.3. KNOX WILL TRIGGER, there are other tutorials that show how to downgrade 4.4.2 to 4.3 without triggering the knox, I will explain some of them, but they are not 100% successful.
Do it on your own risk, neither me nor XDA-developers will be responsible if you brick or damage your phone.Nevertheless, if you follow those exact steps, you won't have any problem (you may actually have some, but we can solve them together).
Requirements:
Samsung galaxy S4 I9505
Rooted phone
CWM or any custom Recovery
CyanogenMod 10.2.1 [click here] (jellybean 4.3.1) or any other custom with its proper kernel
Google apps jellybean [here]
(May need) Modem FNC4 or any above FNB8 [here]
(May need) Pit File to resolve some problems [here]
[KNOX 0x1 (triggered) WORKS 100%]
[Step 1: Optional, only if you can root your phone]
Before we start, I advice you backup your phone, save your EFS folder which contains your IMEI and other "sensitive information" related to your phone:
To do that, first you need to root your phone, then use a file explorer such as "ES FILE EXPLORER".
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Go to your explorer and turn on "root explorer".
Once you have done that, go to your root folder.
Copy the folder called EFS to your SD Card.
(Optional)Make another copy on your HDD or file-hosting provider.
[Step 2: Installing the rom]
Copy your CyanogenMod or any other 4.3 custom fw + Google apps into your sdcard
Shutdown your phone
Press and hold down volume up, home button and power button to start in recovery mode (for about 5secondes)
Wipe data/cache (if you have philztouch, chose that you will install a new rom) and press YES
Advanced -> Wipe dalvik cache YES
Install zip from sdcard -> chose cyanogenmod zip file -> YES
Install zip from sdcard -> chose gapps zip file -> YES
Reboot your computer.
[Step 3: Resolving some problems]
If the phone application crashes whenever you try to make a phone-call, then you should flash your modem.
1.Shutdown you phone.
2.Press and hold down volume down, home button and power button to start in download mode until you see the confirmation, then press up to continue
3.Plug your micro usb cable into your phone, go to odin
4.Select modem (or CP for odin 3.09) and select the modem file
5.Uncheck Autoreboot
6.Click Start
7.Once done, unplug your cable, take off the battery, put it back, redo steps 2 to 4
8.Check this time Autoreboot and Start the process
If you flash your phone and you don't have the sound, then I advice you go back to 4.4.2, and follow this guide from the beginning
[KNOX 0x0 (not triggered) WIFI OFF]
I do see the point to go back to 4.3 (a lot of applications don't work properly on Kitkat + better performances for the S4 on Jellybean), however, I don't know if someone can use his phone without the wifi. Anyway, if you want you can try this method, for simply go back to 4.3, use saferoot and install mobile odin to go to 4.4.2 rooted, without triggering the knox (be aware that there is a simple method which roots the 4.4.2 but this doesn't work on newer 4.4.2).
I remind you that KNOX triggers only if you use a custom rom or modified kernel, in that case Knox turns to 0x1, and this cannot be undone.
Instead of writing my method, I find out two threads on xda.
First one, you cannot make phonecalls unless you flash the modem, and then you won't have the wifi anymore.[here]
Second, not tested yet, but it is promising, you can find out [here]
That's it guys, hope this will help you find your happiness.
I get 'No SIM' after 4.4.2 update. Any solution dear?
Sim adapter?
tariq2kn said:
I get 'No SIM' after 4.4.2 update. Any solution dear?
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Ohhh noo sim, did you have a nano sim with an adapter or something ? I get this with my nanosim with the adapter
cefkiller said:
Ohhh noo sim, did you have a nano sim with an adapter or something ? I get this with my nanosim with the adapter
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No adapter used.
My phone seems to be region locked, btu. I had an unlocking pin code to use another sim. But, when I am using the phone in India, It doesn't asks the pin but I get No SIM, I can see the signals on the statusbar & in about/status. It is not able to resolve the network. The /system/csc/customer.xml file states the mmc 404 as network blocked. The changing of network bands is also not possible. It is set by default at lte/wcdma/gsm.
I tried downgrading to 4.3 but got the phone in emergency mode, probably due to the locked bootloader. The Service Mode by *#0011# doesn't moves after the initial page.
How do I get through this mess? Kindly help in solving the issue.
tariq2kn said:
No adapter used.
My phone seems to be region locked, btu. I had an unlocking pin code to use another sim. But, when I am using the phone in India, It doesn't asks the pin but I get No SIM, I can see the signals on the statusbar & in about/status. It is not able to resolve the network. The /system/csc/customer.xml file states the mmc 404 as network blocked. The changing of network bands is also not possible. It is set by default at lte/wcdma/gsm.
I tried downgrading to 4.3 but got the phone in emergency mode, probably due to the locked bootloader. The Service Mode by *#0011# doesn't moves after the initial page.
How do I get through this mess? Kindly help in solving the issue.
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Mmm I am afraid your phone is region locked, in this case it is very difficult to resolve the issue, for example if you are in Turkey your phone must be registered through a service, or purchased locally, I don't know maybe in India it is the same, meanwhile, try using your original sim Card, if it works, try using another sim card, i have a sim card that works on my Oneplus One but doesn't on the S4, it is crazy but what can we do. Finally, (before selling or throwing out your phone) try to visit this thread it might be helpful to follow those steps, visit all the links there, each one propose a solution. Hope you will find your happiness.
Regards.
Moncef
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Guide to rooting your Samsung Galaxy SIII 4G - I9305 - Optus firmware
Hi Everyone, so I have been spending the last 3 or 4 days trying to work out how I can gain root access on my I9305.
The only thing I was able to find was horror stories of people bricking their devices...
After a lot of research (and quickly learning how android OS images work!) I was able to generate my own custom rom for the i9305.
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Things to note:
THIS IS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN I9305 (OPTUS) SGSIII 4G ONLY! DO NOT FLASH THIS IMAGES TO ANY OTHER DEVICE!!!
I will not be responsible for any damage done to your device or PC(s), flashing custom rom's can be risky, so please be careful!
This will most likely wipe your phone, so make sure you backup first!
This rom is 100% stock, it does not remove any optus apps or branding,
This will NOT give you the yellow triangle at boot
the MD5 sums for the files are below
9ef61bf0876b871a5b66ea273fa60079
I9305_XXALI5_root.z01
10f92f3221b95d545f779da4e8b3233f
I9305_XXALI5_root.z02
0c0b1415390777d27c24f0ae88ad67d1
I9305_XXALI5_root.zip
eefe9d3736e69542603ccebd3607c300
I9305XXALI5_I9305OPSALI5_I9305XXALI5_HOME.tar
to check these, download MD5summer from www.md5summer.org
How did I do it?
I originally created an insecure boot image, flashed it to the device and tried to gain root via adb, however this did not work, so I unpacked the system image file, added the nessicary binaries and repacked it.
Once I had done this, I was able to flash the system image with odin.
What do I need to do?
1. Download Odin (you might be able to use heimdall, however I have not tested this!)
https://hotfile.com/dl/173880315/eee04eb/Odin3_1.85.zip.html
2. Download the image (3 parts, zip files)
hotfile links;
https://hotfile.com/dl/173881708/7d59bab/I9305_XXALI5_root.zip.html - Part 1
https://hotfile.com/dl/173888603/d6f37d2/I9305_XXALI5_root.z01.html - Part 2
https://hotfile.com/dl/173900825/735574a/I9305_XXALI5_root.z02.html - Part 3
Direct links - big thanks to JJJohan1 for the hosting!
http://www.renscreations.com/i9305/I9305_XXALI5_root.zip - Part 1
http://www.renscreations.com/i9305/I9305_XXALI5_root.z01 - Part 2
http://www.renscreations.com/i9305/I9305_XXALI5_root.z02 - Part 3
3. Unzip Odin to an easy to access place (such as your desktop)
4. Unzip the image file to the same directory.
Use either winrar (www.rarlabs.com) or 7-zip (www.7-zip.org) to extract the multi-part zip.
5. Boot your SGS in to download mode
(power off... then press and hold the power + volume down + home buttons at the same time)
6. Connect your phone to your PC using the cable that came with it.
If you are using a laptop make sure you connect it to a port on the machine not the docking station (if you have one). If your machine has USB3 try to avoid using the USB3 ports.
7. Open the Odin application
Make sure your phone is detected, there will be a yellow square in the top left corner (see below screen dump)
8. Make sure it looks similar to the below screen (same options ticked, the .tar file in the 'PDA' section)
9. Press start and wait. Your phone will be flashed and reboot when it is finished.
10. That's It, once the phone has booted you will have root access.
Very clever mick,
Well done.
Amazing work! So with the three zips - best way to join as one?
i use winrar, however you could use 7-zip as well.
www.rarlabs.com or www.7-zip.org
I'll upload these to my own site for faster immediate download for others . I'm currently redownloading part 3 since it seems to be corrupted. Eager to root my phone, thanks for the ROM!
I am willing to bet it will work on any GT-I9305... Even the european one As its exactly like someone flashing A I9300 to a I9300 from australia or a I9300T they all work together I have done it perfectly without a problem.
So I would say All I9305 are the same Overseas and australians... BUT IT HAS TO BE I9305 Model number
no problems. let me know if you have any dramas. Here are the MD5 sums for the files
9ef61bf0876b871a5b66ea273fa60079
I9305_XXALI5_root.z01
10f92f3221b95d545f779da4e8b3233f
I9305_XXALI5_root.z02
0c0b1415390777d27c24f0ae88ad67d1
I9305_XXALI5_root.zip
eefe9d3736e69542603ccebd3607c300
I9305XXALI5_I9305OPSALI5_I9305XXALI5_HOME.tar
btemtd said:
I am willing to bet it will work on any GT-I9305... Even the european one As its exactly like someone flashing A I9300 to a I9300 from australia or a I9300T they all work together I have done it perfectly without a problem.
So I would say All I9305 are the same Overseas and australians... BUT IT HAS TO BE I9305 Model number
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if someone wants to test and comfirm, I will update the thread accordingly. I only have my optus I9305 to test with.
Great, it's extracted fine now. I'll let you know how it goes. Uploading for those still waiting .
mick.wheelz said:
no problems. let me know if you have any dramas. Here are the MD5 sums for the files
9ef61bf0876b871a5b66ea273fa60079
I9305_XXALI5_root.z01
10f92f3221b95d545f779da4e8b3233f
I9305_XXALI5_root.z02
0c0b1415390777d27c24f0ae88ad67d1
I9305_XXALI5_root.zip
eefe9d3736e69542603ccebd3607c300
I9305XXALI5_I9305OPSALI5_I9305XXALI5_HOME.tar
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Add the md5 to the first link mate! so others shouldn't ask again n again!
I think I've to sell my GT 19300 now I've heard alot about 4G speed.
hero000 said:
Add the md5 to the first link mate! so others shouldn't ask again n again!
I think I've to sell my GT 19300 now I've heard alot about 4G speed.
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done and done my friend also unzipping info
Woohoo, it worked! Thanks a ton. Confirmed working on my I9305 from Optus.
Unfortunately my upload speed is rather slow so those waiting for an alternate download link will have to wait for a while. I'm only uploading part 1 tonight (available in 80 minutes) and will upload part 2 and 3 tomorrow morning.
Direct links:
Part 1 - http://www.renscreations.com/i9305/I9305_XXALI5_root.zip
Part 2 - http://www.renscreations.com/i9305/I9305_XXALI5_root.z01
Part 3 - http://www.renscreations.com/i9305/I9305_XXALI5_root.z02
Niceee i would bet this is working on any I9305
Good work Mick. Have you tried installing any of the CWM's?
Do you need to do any sort of wipe prior to installing?
poczynek said:
Do you need to do any sort of wipe prior to installing?
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You don't *need to* however I would definitely advise it.
kamsky said:
Good work Mick. Have you tried installing any of the CWM's?
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not as yet. I will do a full backup of my device (including IEMI!) before I attempt that.
mick.wheelz said:
You don't *need to* however I would definitely advise it.
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Cool thanks. So am not famililar with wiping except through CWM - do you just use the Samsung wipe in settings??
Dial *2767*3855# in the stock dialer, that is the quickest way.
but you will get NO warning, the phone will just begin to erase itself, so make sure you are ready!
mick.wheelz said:
Dial *2767*3855# in the stock dialer, that is the quickest way.
but you will get NO warning, the phone will just begin to erase itself, so make sure you are ready!
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Yes thanks. And is that a complete format of the SD card or a wipe like the CWM wipes which keep some settings on your SD card?
last rom eng / cn but with morelocale2 you can localize perfectly
English manual
I bought the phone from Chinese dealer without any customization and additional costs
install hisuite (find it official download page)
Downloaded this package g700 tools
i've upgraded to the latest rom 130
obtained root with eroot.exe (first flag debugging in storage)
I've installed the mobile app uncle m44_toolbox_20130809_v2.9.5_ru.apk (before authorize unknown origin)
I've installed the cwm recovery with mobileuncle
Via recovery I've installed gapps signed
Wipe cahe and data. I recommend to put the original recovery if you need to carry out a new update
if you are coming from a cwm recovery and want to install or force installation of the official rom change your recovery into stock one using mobileuncle
place the dload folder containing the official rom in the root of sd removable
then
1 Disconnect your phone with your computer or other device (such as chargers) connection and shutdown.
2 Press and hold the volume up and down keys, then press the power button.
3 after coming off the boot screen, release the power button and continue holding the volume down key until you see the update interface, then release the volume up and down. The update process takes about two minutes.
thanks to 4pda users and their experiments (and sometime..experience) :highfive:
the key thanks is working again
added english recovery.
thanks to 4pda user frost_ua
some screenshot
new theme from last huawei p6
symply unrar and add they to others into system/theme
i suggest "taste"
some screenshot
edit
to set different ringtones e notification for both sim:.
dualsim ringotones
Hi,
Thanks for the tutorial. I also own a G700 and with some of you help, I managed to root it, remove chinese apps and install Google Apps, thanks! :good:
But there is one problem: When I have WiFi enabled and for some reason my Wifi disconnects (for example I go out of reach), my phone keeps asking me, each and every time, if it's allowed to use Mobile Data. It says:
Data connection change
WLAN is unavailable, try to connect to mobile network?
Do you also get this message? If so, how to disable it?
Thanks
Freekers1337 said:
Hi,
Thanks for the tutorial. I also own a G700 and with some of you help, I managed to root it, remove chinese apps and install Google Apps, thanks! :good:
But there is one problem: When I have WiFi enabled and for some reason my Wifi disconnects (for example I go out of reach), my phone keeps asking me, each and every time, if it's allowed to use Mobile Data. It says:
Data connection change
WLAN is unavailable, try to connect to mobile network?
Do you also get this message? If so, how to disable it?
Thanks
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I think itt is a normal saving of money in case you pay to extra connection
chamaruco said:
I think itt is a normal saving of money in case you pay to extra connection
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Thanks for the fast reply.
But on other phones, I never get this message. I want to disable it, because if I dont accept it, I do not get emails etc.
And it asks everytime. It should remember my answer.
Do you have this problem too?
Freekers1337 said:
Thanks for the fast reply.
But on other phones, I never get this message. I want to disable it, because if I dont accept it, I do not get emails etc.
And it asks everytime. It should remember my answer.
Do you have this problem too?
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Yes i have it too
chamaruco said:
Yes i have it too
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Ok, Thanks. Do you have a solution?
If not, do you speak Russian? Can you ask at 4PDA.ru?
It seems that this behavior is present in all recent Chinese ROMs from Huawei and there is no way to disable it. However, I found a workaround for it; The message only popsup if you have WiFi and Data Enabled and you lose WiFi connectivity. Then your phone will ask if it's allowed to switch from WiFi to Data. So, if you make sure WiFi is disabled before switching to Data, it will not ask this question. To do so manually, takes a lot of time. Luckily there is an app that can automate this task for you. Here's how:
Install the app 'Llama' from the Market (Free) and create these two events:
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The 1 second delay is necessary, else it does not work properly.
What it does: Switch off WiFi as soon WiFi disconnects from your WiFi network and then enables Data. This way, it does not show the popup and 'automatically' switch to Data. Don't forget to manually enable WiFi again if you are in reach again of your WiFi network.
If you want Llama to automatically turn back WiFi on as soon you get home/in reach of your WiFi, you have to let it learn your location. Read the help/documentention on how to do so. It's pretty easy to do
This 'fix' works for me 9 out 10 times. Give it a try, I hope it helps you.
Kind regards.
Can somebody post link for stock recovery for G700? ON 4pda is is there but I cannot register there due to security code check, which has russian letters...
regards
chamaruco said:
last rom eng / cn but with morelocale2 you can localize perfectly
English manual
I bought the phone from chinese dealer without any customization and additional costs
install hisuite (find it officiale download page)
Downloaded this package g700 tools
i've upgraded to the latest rom 130
obtained root with eroot.exe (first flag debugging in storage)
I've installed the mobile app uncle m44_toolbox_20130809_v2.9.5_ru.apk (before authorize unknown origin)
I've installed the cwm recovery with mobileuncle
Via recovery I've installed gapps signed
Wipe cahe and data. I recommend to put the original recovery if you need to carry out a new update
if you are coming from a cwm recovery and want to install or force installation of the official rom change your recovery into stock one using mobileuncle
place the dload folder containing the official rom in the root of sd removable
then
1 Disconnect your phone with your computer or other device (such as chargers) connection and shutdown.
2 Press and hold the volume up and down keys, then press the power button.
3 after coming off the boot screen, release the power button and continue holding the volume down key until you see the update interface, then release the volume up and down. The update process takes about two minutes.
thanks to 4pda users and their experiments (and sometime..experience) :highfive:
the key thanks is working again
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You can find it in my g700tool
chamaruco said:
You can find it in my g700tool
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Thanks, do you have any other link. From the given one it goes 25 kb/s....
I cannot run the phone - it stops on bootlogo.
Now I need to flash stock recovery, but ... how?
I cannot flash it via MobileUncle, and via SPFLash tool I have error.
I will try to use the tools you given and I hope I will suceed.
Thanks in advance
LethalOne said:
Thanks, do you have any other link. From the given one it goes 25 kb/s....
I cannot run the phone - it stops on bootlogo.
Now I need to flash stock recovery, but ... how?
I cannot flash it via MobileUncle, and via SPFLash tool I have error.
I will try to use the tools you given and I hope I will suceed.
Thanks in advance
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Install a rom from needrom then you can work on it and finally you can reset with a stock recovery an then install last released 134 or 135 stock rom.
chamaruco said:
Install a rom from needrom then you can work on it and finally you can reset with a stock recovery an then install last released 134 or 135 stock rom.
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Thanks, flashing stock recovery via SPFlash worked.
Installed official update to 135, now I will install frost_ua ROM.
Cheers
All is working smoothly now, installed frost_ua 135 and all ok :good:
http://consumer.huawei.com/ru/productFeatures.do?pinfoId=3126&directoryId=6001&treeId=3713&tab=0
European rom with gapps preinstalled.
You need to backup hour imei with mtkdroidtools, replace stock recovery with this one http://www.ddlstorage.com/iui0h7gxsybg/recovery.img.htm
After flashed new rom may be you need to restore your imei Then enjoy
Hello. Can you anybody tell me where I find the official or a good ROM for this phone?
I bought this phone from China and don't boot. Also the phone isn't seen by the calculator so I can' t use Odin to flash it.
How I can flash the phone with the ROM?
Thanks in advance and best regards.
tldr: Looking for a dump on stock NAE firmware of the SPH-L720. Feel free to block out anything pertaining to IMEI, ect, all of that is in tact.
Some freak accident caused some NV values to be written with SGH-M919 data.
The full story:
I was running Insane Kit Kat V11 on this device which works great for T-Mobile (no LTE though... we'll get back to this).
After tinkering with a few modem files and whatnot I stumbled across an article on how to enable missing LTE bands on devices by editing the NV data. After kicking around with the idea I finally concluded it wasn't going to work.
If you're going to tinker with this idea at all I suggest using the DFS CDMA Tool. Its very simple to use compared to the other NV read/write utilities and has built in band selection (so no worrying about doing any silly calculations).
SSU.apk was used to unlock the phone any time the SIM was not recognized.
Conclusion: T-Mobile LTE will not function on this device no matter how you attempt to coax it.
Alright no problem. I'll just do an NV_Restore operation from my phone's Service Menu.
Only I'm running on firmware for the SGH-M919...
Phone reboots. Starts popping errors.
Alright... I'll flash to factory NAE.
The phone pops even more errors and the phone is crawling. Windows recognises it as an SGH-M919 even with stock SPH-L720 firmware now.
I managed to get to the Service Menu waiting a good 10 seconds between each keypress.
I was finally able to restore some correct NV data as now it registers to Sprint again and is able to run the CPU properly, however, now even on V11 I am unable to connect to any GSM providers.
As well, on stock firmware the device is still seen as SGH-M919 by windows when connecting as a media device.
An NV dump from a stock SPH-L720 would be fantastic. I know I should have backed this up beforehand, but I wasn't looking to edit more than the two values for LTE. Help
NV Dump Instructions:
Prerequites:
Odin
Samsung USB Drivers for Mobile Phones
DFS CDMA Tool
Stock NAE Rom
MDC Modem – (Flash with Odin in Phone slot in Recovery mode after flashing NAE).
Sprint Samsung Unlocker – (If your phone is SIM locked)
TWRP Recovery – (To make flashing back more simple)
SPC Utility – (If you don’t have your SPC code. May be unnecessary)
Instructions:
Setup:
1. Make a backup of your phone using whatever recovery means you’d like.
2. Install Odin
3. Install Samsung USB Drivers for Mobile Phones
4. Install DFS CDMA Tool
5. Flash Stock NAE Rom following the instructions listed in that thread.
6. Flash MDC Modem with phone in recovery mode using Odin placing the file in “Phone” slot.
7. Flash TWRP Recovery using Odin in the PDA slot to enable flashing of CFW after completed.
8. Launch into recovery mode (hold vol up, menu, power) clear dalvik/cache (possibly format) and install SuperSU on exit.
9. Boot phone and run setup, connect to Wifi.
10. Install SPC Utility apk and run to retrieve your SPC code. Requires internet access.
11. Install Sprint Samsung Unlocker and run to SIM unlock your phone.
This should bring you to a fresh rooted SIM unlocked SPH-L720 and have all the utilities needed to complete backing up NV values.
Now to put the phone in diagnostic mode and backup NV data:
1. Go to your dialer and type ##3424# Be sure to type ##. Most commands are *# so this can be confusing.
2. It may or may not ask for your SPC code. Enter it if it does.
3. Select the RNDIS + DM + Modem mode. (you may need to click Qualcomm USB Settings first)
4. Once in Diagnostic mode connect VIA usb to your PC.
5. You should see two new Samsung devices install.
6. Launch the DFS CDMA Tool.
7. Double click the first Samsung COM device
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8. Enter the SPC where highlighted yellow and press the NV button highlighted in red.
9. This menu should appear. Click “Read Range” highlighted in yellow and wait for a while. After it is completed you should see a list of values appear. Click the Plus highlighted in red and save the NVF file.
That should get me what I need. Feel free to use TWRP to flash any CFW or Odin to flash any Modem you’d like after the fact.
Again any help is appreciated. These instructions should make the work easier.
You will forever have my gratitude and possibly some cash when I get paid on the 6/19.
Well, I just purchased this device and came here after that to look at what we had and I'm disgusted.
And there are several reasons for that, being:
1 - Locked Bootloader...
2 - This forum seems somewhat abandoned, which leads it to be somewhat disorganized.
EdiT:
Thanks to our friend repey6 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5704037
TWRP 2.8.7.0 is now included, and it works just ok, with all functionality.
I strongly recommend you to use it instead of any other recovery. Just make sure to backup your ROM again after installing it, as CWM or Carliv backups won't work in TWRP.
I replaced the old TWRP included in the attachments with the new one provided by repey6, but the installation process remains the same.
Plus, this was not created by me and it's mad old (2014). But still it works better than the Carliv Recovery we have available here...
So Let's go. The proccess is the same for both, just choose the recovery image you want in the end of the topic.
(almost forgot to say that if your phone bricks it's you responsibility, I tested it in mine and it is working fine)
STEPS:
STEP1- Root your phone (if it's not rooted yet).
To root your phone you'll need to:
a-Download the framaroot APK provided in the attachments
b-Install it then click in the Boromir option and the su binary will be installed.
c-Download SuperSU from google play store.
That's all, simple like that.
STEP2- Check your bootloader's S1 Version
a-Open your dialer and input *#*#7378423#*#* , then go to Service Info>Software Info> S1 Boot Version.
b- Check if yours is 2.14.J.2.6 or 2.14.J.2.13 or 2.14.J.2.16 . If yours is one of these go ahead, it should work just fine and you can proceed.
If yours is 2.14.J.0.68 do not proceed, as it will 100% brick your phone.
c- My phone has S1 Boot Version 2.14.J.1.15 and in spite of the developer having not mentioned anything about it, I risked it all and my phone flashed the recovery normally, so if your version is also 2.14.J.1.15, it should work just fine and you can proceed.
STEP3 - Install the recovery
NOW, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL HERE, OTHERWISE YOU WILL HARD BRICK YOUR PHONE:
a-Download the mobileuncle.apk file provided in the attachments and install it.
b-Download the twrp_xperia_C.img file provided below and put it in your internal memory (not on the external). Rename it to recovery.img, otherwise mobile uncle won't see it.
Now, here's the part you have to mind, so you won't brick your phone.
Mobile uncle can install a recovery using one of two methods. One is by installing the image from your internal memory (which we'll be doing). Other is installing it from the internet.
Now, YOU DON'T WANT to install a recovery from the internet, as mobile uncle doesn't provide any image for your device. So if you flash any of these recoveries, you'll never be able to make your phone boot again.
See in the image below and you'll get what I mean:
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c - So, before proceeding TURN OFF YOUR WIFI AND DATA CONNECTIONS so that mobile uncle won't show any recovery from internet
d-Open mobile uncle.
e-Grant Super User
f-Press "Recovery Update"
g- With wifi turned off, you'll see only your recovery in the screen
h- Click it, the file size of the file I'm posting must be around 6MB ( 6210KB for CWM), if it's different cancel and download file again.
i- press ok and restart.
DONE
:good:
EDIT:
I just noticed that after flashing the recovery you might get your phone stuck in the SONY logo after it.
In fact it happened to me, but just once.
If that happens don't panick. Recove the cover of your phone and besides the SIM-2 slot you'll see a tiny role with the word "reset". Insert a needle in there and your phone will restart normally.
CREDITS FOR CWM
Prashanth Jraj
Credits for posting it on the net and for the original tutorial:
informationlord.com
credits for TWRP 2.8.7.0
Miha_xXx
Original Post (for TWRP - in Russian): Click Here
credits for this tutorial:
me
ATTACHMENTS BELOW
Thanks for the guide! Does this also work on the C2305 model, or is it strictly for C2304?
Syd_M said:
Thanks for the guide! Does this also work on the C2305 model, or is it strictly for C2304?
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It should work in both, I'm using a recovery for C2305 in my C2304.
Just don't try flashing a C2305 ROM on your C2304. It will not hardbrick your phonw, but the SIM cards will not work and you will get a mad functioning phones.
Some custom ROM's based on stock firmware work in both though.
Hey anyone tried for xc 2305???
So my S1 bootloader version is: 2.14.J.0.68. Is it for sure there is nothing that can be done?
SMIT120 said:
Hey anyone tried for xc 2305???
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sid4913 said:
So my S1 bootloader version is: 2.14.J.0.68. Is it for sure there is nothing that can be done?
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Sorry for the late reply! Haven't been able to test this until recently due to an issue getting my PC to work properly with my phone. Anyway, I would like to confirm that I was able to flash this on my Xperia C2305 that had S1 Boot Version 2.14.J.0.68. The photo below is proof of CWM running on my Xperia C2305:
Things you will need:
WMShua SuperFlash: http://soft.flushrom.com/WMShuaSetup.exe (after installing, you can change the language to English by renaming Program Files/wmshua/language to Program Files/wmshua/language_x)
Xperia C 16.0.B.2.16 FTF: C2305_16.0.B.2.16_TacoNikky.ftf or C2305_16.0.B.2.16_Congngheviet.ftf (pick one; I used TacoNikky's version)
Procedure:
1. Open WMShua, then click on Flash (not Super Flash). Browse to the FTF file you downloaded. You can choose to backup system before flash (I unchecked it on mine). Follow the screenshot below for guidance:
2. Turn off your phone. Next, hold down the Vol- (volume down) button on your phone. While holding down, plug in the micro USB cable. The LED will flash red. When it changes to green, release the Vol- button. WMShua should automatically try to install the needed drivers. After installing drivers, it will begin the flashing process. If your phone turns on instead, simply unplug it from the USB, turn it off, then try again.
The flash process may take a long time (it took 30+ minutes for me), and sometimes it may look like it hanged, but it's actually working. Just be patient. Once it reaches 100%, your phone will automatically boot up. Check your S1 Boot Version—it should now be 2.14.J.2.16. You may find that you've lost root, so you will need to root it again (I use KingoRoot). After rooting, follow the instructions on the first post to install CWM or TWRP. Good luck!
Hello,
I just purchased a Galaxy S7, and want to flash a rom to it to remove some of the Chinese settings and bloat. I've already rooted it (easy part), but I'm unsure about how to proceed. I want to make sure I have a backup of the original FW that I can put back on via Odin if something goes wrong, but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for at sammobile. I've attached all the info that I got from Phone INFO app hoping that someone can point me in the right direction. I'm most confused about the CSC, as I can't find anything with that same code. And it seems a lot of the others have the same PDA as mine.
For what it's worth, or if anyone can give any advice on customization; I don't care about the DUAL SIM feature (so long as it doesn't affect the microSD card) and would love to get the little "1" next to the phone calls and SMS messages removed.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi. I'm no expert but here's what I believe are your next steps:
1. Using Odin you should install TWRP (for recovery). This is where you will install and uninstall most ROMS, Kernels, etc.
Before using Odin and installing TWRP make sure you unlock the Developer Options and activate USB Debugging and OEM Unlock.
2. With TWRP installed, you can now install any ROM. I suggest you install SupermanROM (it's fantastic and it has OTA updates).
Now for each of those things I've told you make sure you read their long instructions.
I hope you enjoy your S7 and the amazing SupermanRom.
gaston_garcia said:
Hi. I'm no expert but here's what I believe are your next steps:
1. Using Odin you should install TWRP (for recovery). This is where you will install and uninstall most ROMS, Kernels, etc.
Before using Odin and installing TWRP make sure you unlock the Developer Options and activate USB Debugging and OEM Unlock.
2. With TWRP installed, you can now install any ROM. I suggest you install SupermanROM (it's fantastic and it has OTA updates).
Now for each of those things I've told you make sure you read their long instructions.
I hope you enjoy your S7 and the amazing SupermanRom.
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Thank you for the reply. I have already installed TWRP and have all the files needed for Superman. At this point, I want to make sure I have the files needed to flash back to Stock in case something goes wrong. The problem is that I don't know which stock files I need to download.
u can always go back to stock.
1.) download SAMSUNG KIES
2.) open SAMSUNG KIES
3.) click tools , select Firmware upgrade and initialization
4.) Model Name : SM-G930F
5.) your serial #
click OK
follow steps
Studio1b said:
u can always go back to stock.
1.) download SAMSUNG KIES
2.) open SAMSUNG KIES
3.) click tools , select Firmware upgrade and initialization
4.) Model Name : SM-G930F
5.) your serial #
click OK
follow steps
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I thought I seen somewhere that KIES no longer works after KNOX is tripped? If it does, I would still use 930F even though my model is G930FD?
kies works fine i use it all the time
1.) download SAMSUNG KIES
2.) open SAMSUNG KIES
3.) click tools , select Firmware upgrade and initialization
4.) Model Name : SM-G930FD
5.) your serial #
click OK
follow steps
Internal storage problem
I purchased what shows to be an unlocked Galaxy S7 32Gb (32GB marked on the back of the phone) - Model SM-G930FD - originally T-Mobile.
The phone looks immaculate and shows no physical signs of being opened or tampered with.
I have not put in a new SIM card or taken the phone to be activated on my plan yet. I did put in a 128GB micro card. (Q- I don't assume putting in a SIM card would resolve any of the below issues?)
In settings the phone shows to have 32GB internal storage and recognizes the MicroSD card, but when I connect it to my computer the internal storage only shows 17.5MB available... So obviously when I tried to load the Chrome browser (40+ MB) I got an insufficient memory message. I was hoping it was just reading the available storage wrong.
When I look at Storage under settings it shows that the phone has 32GB internal and 28.15GB available, and it shows 125GB available on the SD Card.
Some of the other info from my About Phone page:
Android Version 6.0.1
Kernel Version:
3.18.14-7162483
[email protected] #1
Wed Aug 17 21:29:07 CST 2016
Build number
MMB29K.G930FXXU1APB6
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_SECMOBILE_6.0.1_0004
Sat Feb 06 12:08:15 2016
Hardware version
MP 1.000
I tried resetting the phone and erasing all data and it is still the same.
Phone comes on and seems to run fine.
I can't even flush it, I tried rooting it with kingroot which was success, I installed superuser and twrp app which did not help as it can't find my device name under select your device on the twrp app, and when I try try to navigate the files to flush still no luck as I can't find those zip files.
Also when I try to do it manually by restarting the phone by v+, home and power button to recovery
I can't find install zip, it's just
Reboot system now
Apply update from ADB
Apply update from SD card
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Apply update from cache
That's it
So before I put it up on eBay to get rid of it - is there anything I can do to try to release/recognize the internal storage??
Thank you in advance!!
flash smg930s with smg930fd file through odin
gaston_garcia said:
Hi. I'm no expert but here's what I believe are your next steps:
1. Using Odin you should install TWRP (for recovery). This is where you will install and uninstall most ROMS, Kernels, etc.
Before using Odin and installing TWRP make sure you unlock the Developer Options and activate USB Debugging and OEM Unlock.
2. With TWRP installed, you can now install any ROM. I suggest you install SupermanROM (it's fantastic and it has OTA updates).
Now for each of those things I've told you make sure you read their long instructions.
I hope you enjoy your S7 and the amazing SupermanRom.
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Can we flash smg930s with smg930fd file through odin ? as I am dying to convert my phone as it support dual sim my phone was previously converted into smg930fd but I got that error Custom Binary blocked by "FRP LOCK" so I flashed my s7 with its own rom smg930s. Kindly Respond ASAP