The i337, S4 can be a very difficult device to come to grips with. With each firmware version there are new root methods and recoveries that can be used. The purpose of this guide to try to put all those in one place and provide a basic summary. There are many smarter than I who have done the hard work and I'll try to give them credit in this guide. If I've missed anyone please pm me or post here and I'll correct it.
FULL DISCLOSURE, I DON'T OWN THIS DEVICE AND NEVER HAVE. I JUST KNOW A LOT ABOUT IT. IF THERE ARE ANY ERRORS OR IF SOMETHING CAN BE CLEARER PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
The very first thing you need to know is what bootloader version you're on. To determine that go to menu, settings, more, about device. Look at the last three characters of your baseband or buildnumber. You'll be on either mdb, mdl, mf3, mk2, nb1, or nc1. NOTE, if you’ve flashed a modem your baseband may not reflect the current firmware version. Alternately if you’re rooted, for a definitive answer, in a terminal emulator on your phone type the commands:
su (return)
getprop ro.bootloader (return)
1. You're on MDB or MDL, your bootloader is easily exploited and you can use a common custom recovery, TWRP or CWM with loki. See this excellent guide by @ xBeerdrioDx, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494
2. You're on MF3 or MK2. DON'T TRY TO USE TWRP, CWM, ROM MANAGER, or TWRP MANAGER. My personal recommendation is to upgrade to NB1 (once you upgrade you will not be able to go back). To do that see @muniz_ri stock odin tar's at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223 . You'll need to extract the file using winrar or 7-zip. You'll end up with a .tar.md5 file. Use that in odin's PDA slot or AP slot if you're using odin 3.09. For odin I'd use this, http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...=9V2YMclcePs8PugxewUhmw&bvm=bv.73231344,d.b2U
NOTE: Using odin will wipe your device so backup everything up on your internal sd card that you want to keep to your PC.
To root, install Safetrap and flash your rom:
If you've used the rootable version to upgrade your firmware you can boot into your device and use towelroot to root it. Towelroot by @geohot can be found here. https://towelroot.com
Now download and install chainfire’s supersu apk from the play store, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en
Use Safestrap 3.72 as your custom recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448925
Before installing safestrap go to the play store and install SELinux Mode Changer, grant it root access and change mode to “permissive”, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux&hl=en
Flash your rom and the nb1 modules, https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=17227 Thanks to @guut13
NOTE: you can only use the stock rom slot
3. You’re on NB1. DON'T TRY TO USE TWRP, CWM, ROM MANAGER, or TWRP MANAGER. I’d take the OTA to NC1 which is rootable. Use towelroot to root and Safestrap 3.72, see above, but flash the nc1 modules.
4. You’re on NC1. DON'T TRY TO USE TWRP, CWM, ROM MANAGER, or TWRP MANAGER. Use towelroot to root and Safestrap 3.72, see above, but flash the nc1 modules
5. You’re on NI1. DON'T TRY TO USE TWRP, CWM, ROM MANAGER, or TWRP MANAGER. Use this by @muniz_ri http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-root-i337ucufni1-t2881298
And the most important link I can give you is the great work of @guut13 which is mandatory reading for everyone on the i337, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
Thank you so much for posting this! You really ron the fear out of it for me.
Recoverable or brick?
I am so very bummed I did not come across this thread before I jumped feet first into playing with my new S4. Suffice it to say I did not know of the pitfalls involved, nor was I aware of the different S4 iterations.
I did not pay close attention to any of the things I was supposed to note. I know it's an i337 from ATT and that it was running 4.4.2. I rooted using towelroot and then tried to install TWRP using their interface available on Play marketplace. When I rebooted, I found that I was stuck in Odin mode. Having very quickly come up to speed on the complexities address in the OP, I'm going to try using the 4.4.2 Odin OTA all in one linked above to bring everything back to stock. Odin does connect and recognize the phone.
My question is...is there any hope this might work? I have no idea if I'm on MDB, MK2, MF3 or NB1. No way for me to find out that I know of.
Thanks!
magdelaine said:
I am so very bummed I did not come across this thread before I jumped feet first into playing with my new S4. Suffice it to say I did not know of the pitfalls involved, nor was I aware of the different S4 iterations.
I did not pay close attention to any of the things I was supposed to note. I know it's an i337 from ATT and that it was running 4.4.2. I rooted using towelroot and then tried to install TWRP using their interface available on Play marketplace. When I rebooted, I found that I was stuck in Odin mode. Having very quickly come up to speed on the complexities address in the OP, I'm going to try using the 4.4.2 Odin OTA all in one linked above to bring everything back to stock. Odin does connect and recognize the phone.
My question is...is there any hope this might work? I have no idea if I'm on MDB, MK2, MF3 or NB1. No way for me to find out that I know of.
Thanks!
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Yes, there's a lot of hope it'll work
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It worked!
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Yes, there's a lot of hope it'll work
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Thank you so very much for saving me from myself. It worked! It took a long time to download but once I had it the process went off without a hitch. 30 minutes later I had it rooted again, but I think I'll hold off on trying any new ROMs and just use Titanium to remove the bloatware and stick with what I have.
Whew!
magdelaine said:
Thank you so very much for saving me from myself. It worked! It took a long time to download but once I had it the process went off without a hitch. 30 minutes later I had it rooted again, but I think I'll hold off on trying any new ROMs and just use Titanium to remove the bloatware and stick with what I have.
Whew!
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Just freeze bloat ware on titanium, don't delete it. That way if you freeze something that's needed you can simply unfreeze it
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Galaxy s4 question
Hello im new to this rooting stuff but i want to root my Samsung Galaxy s4 At&t i337 4.4.2 , Baseband version :I337UCUFNC1. I have multiple questions for you. If i root with towel root will i lose my service with att because i see on alot of videos it shows no sim card inserted when you follow through with this process. Secondly can you give me a guide step by step to root and what needs to be done. thank you.
rizuh1234 said:
Hello im new to this rooting stuff but i want to root my Samsung Galaxy s4 At&t i337 4.4.2 , Baseband version :I337UCUFNC1. I have multiple questions for you. If i root with towel root will i lose my service with att because i see on alot of videos it shows no sim card inserted when you follow through with this process. Secondly can you give me a guide step by step to root and what needs to be done. thank you.
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When you say lose at&t service are you referring to your warranty, if so, yes if you're rooted when you go in for service. To root, just download the towelroot app. That's the only step by step you need.
Before you root ask your self why are you rooting. If you don't have a good answer then don't root. Don't do it just because you can.
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When you say lose at&t service are you referring to your warranty, if so, yes if you're rooted when you go in for service. To root, just download the towelroot app. That's the only step by step you need.
Before you root ask your self why are you rooting. If you don't have a good answer then don't root. Don't do it just because you can.
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Thank you on the second question. What i mean by my service is like your mobile data, like 4G or 4GLTE. do lose that in the process when you root?
rizuh1234 said:
Thank you on the second question. What i mean by my service is like your mobile data, like 4G or 4GLTE. do lose that in the process when you root?
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No, rooting does not affect that in any way.
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jd1639 said:
No, rooting does not affect that in any way.
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can NC1 be rooted? 4.4.2 aswell.
rizuh1234 said:
can NC1 be rooted? 4.4.2 aswell.
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Did you read the op? Yes, use towelroot
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jd1639 said:
Did you read the op? Yes, use towelroot
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Do i need to backup my files before i root?
rizuh1234 said:
Do i need to backup my files before i root?
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I have baseband I337MVLUFNE1 on my Rogers S4 running 4.4.2. (Build number also ends in NE1).
I don't see NE1 anywhere on the OP. What does this mean? I was looking to try CyanogenMod but am afraid I may break something.
No you don't
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DrZEUS said:
I have baseband I337MVLUFNE1 on my Rogers S4 running 4.4.2. (Build number also ends in NE1).
I don't see NE1 anywhere on the OP. What does this mean? I was looking to try CyanogenMod but am afraid I may break something.
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This thread was written specifically for the i337, not the i337m. You have an i337m. You have an unlocked bootloader and can use twrp or cwm recoveries.
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Thanks jd1639. I didn't realize there was a difference between i337 and i337m.
DrZEUS said:
Thanks jd1639. I didn't realize there was a difference between i337 and i337m.
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This is a good place for you to start
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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jd1639 said:
This is a good place for you to start
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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I read your mind...was starting to read that same thread when you suggested it.
Thanks again!
I have root now thanks. For some reason safestrap is disabled and how do I get a custom rom?
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I have a Verizon S3 and saw a new symbol in my notification bar and stupidly clicked on it without really thinking and my phone tried to update to 4.3. Well after the update I get a screen that says I'm not using official verizon software or something like that and that I need to take my phone to a verizon store to fix it. I can get to the Odin downloading screen I just don't know how to fix it from there. Please help I really don't have the money to buy a new phone right now. Any advice would be welcome
It depends on what is happening to your phone. Is it working or not? Can you tell us what android version is loaded currently?
vax1170 said:
It depends on what is happening to your phone. Is it working or not? Can you tell us what android version is loaded currently?
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It starts up and after the samsung logo. I get the message System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help. At the top in red it also says secure fail: kernal. I believe I'm running Android 4.1.2 but I can't remember. If I hold down volume, home, and power I can get into the odin downloading screen but those are the only 2 screens I can access.
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It starts up and after the samsung logo. I get the message System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help. At the top in red it also says secure fail: kernal. I believe I'm running Android 4.1.2 but I can't remember. If I hold down volume, home, and power I can get into the odin downloading screen but those are the only 2 screens I can access.
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As long as you can get to the download screen, you can flash the official 4.3 with Odin. Dont try to go back to 4.1.2 or any custom rom as that will result in a hard brick.
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5ft24 said:
As long as you can get to the download screen, you can flash the official 4.3 with Odin. Dont try to go back to 4.1.2 or any custom rom as that will result in a hard brick.
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Could you tell me how to go about flashing the official 4.3 rom with Odin. I haven't messed around with my phone in years.
deftjangle said:
Could you tell me how to go about flashing the official 4.3 rom with Odin. I haven't messed around with my phone in years.
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First go into download mode and see if the boot chain flashed. If it didn't you should flash 4.1 not 4.3.
Once you're in download mode, post all the information it says in the top left corner.
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BadUsername said:
First go into download mode and see if the boot chain flashed. If it didn't you should flash 4.1 not 4.3.
Once you're in download mode, post all the information it says in the top left corner.
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ok this is what is in the top left corner.
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-I535
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (1 COUNT)
CUSTOM BINARY: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
QUALCOMM SECUREBOT: ENABLE
deftjangle said:
ok this is what is in the top left corner.
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-I535
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (1 COUNT)
CUSTOM BINARY: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
QUALCOMM SECUREBOT: ENABLE
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You're on mf1 still.
Flash this in Odin:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196
Using this guide, section 5:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Then use this to root your phone again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
After this, I'd unlock the bootloader with ez-unlock version 1.2 to make sure it's unlocked.
When you reboot, find sdm1.0.apk and fwupdater.apk and rename them to sdm1.0.apk.bak and fwupdater.apk.bak. Or use titanium backup and freeze both of them. Then you don't have to worry about an update being pushed to your phone.
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BadUsername said:
You're on mf1 still.
Flash this in Odin:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196
Using this guide, section 5:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Then use this to root your phone again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
After this, I'd unlock the bootloader with ez-unlock version 1.2 to make sure it's unlocked.
When you reboot, find sdm1.0.apk and fwupdater.apk and rename them to sdm1.0.apk.bak and fwupdater.apk.bak. Or use titanium backup and freeze both of them. Then you don't have to worry about an update being pushed to your phone.
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This is perfect thankyou! I will let you know how it turns out
I unlock bootloader using CASUAL i read the newest version of EZ umlock can brick ur fone or give off issues
twistedillutions said:
I unlock bootloader using CASUAL i read the newest version of EZ umlock can brick ur fone or give off issues
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Ez-unlock will brick your phone if you're on the 4.3 base. In this case it will work just fine, he's on the 4.1.2 base.
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locked bootloader on rooted verizon galaxy s3
my phone was rooted and i mistakenly upgraded to 4.3.
i didn't have any problems rerooting my phone.
however though the phone is rooted, from what i've read i'm going to assume my bootloader is locked.
so i've decided to seek answers from the professionals.
i have root checker, rom manager, goomanager, titanium back up, root broswer, rom installer, root explorer, android root tool,superuser, super su, quickboot, terminal emulator and the hackers keyboard.
all to no avail...everytime i try to install a custom rom a message pops up on the screen saying i have unauthorized software on my phone and that i need to take it to verizon. yes from recovery mode...as a matter of fact the recovery mode won't load it just takes me to the " take my phone to verizon screen "...
just to be clear i have a galaxy s3 on verizon running 4.3
phone is rooted and super su, or superuser has been granted to the necessary apps,
still everything i've tried hasn't worked.
sorry for the length but i was attempting to provide as much info as possible...
any and all help regarding this matter will be greatly appreciated...
wesyde said:
my phone was rooted and i mistakenly upgraded to 4.3.
i didn't have any problems rerooting my phone.
however though the phone is rooted, from what i've read i'm going to assume my bootloader is locked.
so i've decided to seek answers from the professionals.
i have root checker, rom manager, goomanager, titanium back up, root broswer, rom installer, root explorer, android root tool,superuser, super su, quickboot, terminal emulator and the hackers keyboard.
all to no avail...everytime i try to install a custom rom a message pops up on the screen saying i have unauthorized software on my phone and that i need to take it to verizon. yes from recovery mode...as a matter of fact the recovery mode won't load it just takes me to the " take my phone to verizon screen "...
just to be clear i have a galaxy s3 on verizon running 4.3
phone is rooted and super su, or superuser has been granted to the necessary apps,
still everything i've tried hasn't worked.
sorry for the length but i was attempting to provide as much info as possible...
any and all help regarding this matter will be greatly appreciated...
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Sounds like you're on 4.3, if that's the case then you can't install any custom roms without a special recovery.
Just to be sure, boot into download mode and type out what the text says in the top left corner. Your symptoms sound like it could be either, the install of will usually fail if you're rooted, unless everything you had was completely stock.
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BadUsername said:
Sounds like you're on 4.3, if that's the case then you can't install any custom roms without a special recovery.
Just to be sure, boot into download mode and type out what the text says in the top left corner. Your symptoms sound like it could be either, the install of will usually fail if you're rooted, unless everything you had was completely stock.
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i'd like to thank you for taking the time to respond, however i must admit i'm even more confused..my phone is in download mode as i type this,yet i'm at a loss as to what it is i'm supposed to type, plus in download mode i don't have access to any keyboard.
IF ANYONE OUT THERE KNOWS WHERE I CAN FIND A LINK TO A PROPER VID I'D BE MOST GRATEFUL IF YOU'D SEND ME THAT LINK...I HAVE SPENT THE LAST 2 DAYS FOR OVER 10 HRS ATTEMPTING TO FIND THE INFO OR VID I MAY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL...
once again thank you for the help...
wesyde said:
i'd like to thank you for taking the time to respond, however i must admit i'm even more confused..my phone is in download mode as i type this,yet i'm at a loss as to what it is i'm supposed to type, plus in download mode i don't have access to any keyboard.
IF ANYONE OUT THERE KNOWS WHERE I CAN FIND A LINK TO A PROPER VID I'D BE MOST GRATEFUL IF YOU'D SEND ME THAT LINK...I HAVE SPENT THE LAST 2 DAYS FOR OVER 10 HRS ATTEMPTING TO FIND THE INFO OR VID I MAY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL...
once again thank you for the help...
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You're on 4.3 with a locked bootloader, meaning you can't install custom recovery, rom, kernel. The only thing available for 4.3 is root. Don't try to install custom recovery or you will brick your phone. At this time you may have a soft brick, go here to fix it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
wesyde said:
i'd like to thank you for taking the time to respond, however i must admit i'm even more confused..my phone is in download mode as i type this,yet i'm at a loss as to what it is i'm supposed to type, plus in download mode i don't have access to any keyboard.
IF ANYONE OUT THERE KNOWS WHERE I CAN FIND A LINK TO A PROPER VID I'D BE MOST GRATEFUL IF YOU'D SEND ME THAT LINK...I HAVE SPENT THE LAST 2 DAYS FOR OVER 10 HRS ATTEMPTING TO FIND THE INFO OR VID I MAY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL...
once again thank you for the help...
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Physically type down in a reply to @BadUsername, exactly what is written when you are fully booted into download mode. Everything in the upper left of the screen where it starts with "Odin Mode" in red all caps. Someone is helping you and they can't continue to help you, unless you help them first with that info.
BadUsername said:
You're on mf1 still.
Flash this in Odin:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196
Using this guide, section 5:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Then use this to root your phone again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
After this, I'd unlock the bootloader with ez-unlock version 1.2 to make sure it's unlocked.
When you reboot, find sdm1.0.apk and fwupdater.apk and rename them to sdm1.0.apk.bak and fwupdater.apk.bak. Or use titanium backup and freeze both of them. Then you don't have to worry about an update being pushed to your phone.
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Would those be appropriate to block if on rooted 4.1 currently and wanting to block the 4.3 update? Anything else to block/freeze?
andydumi said:
Would those be appropriate to block if on rooted 4.1 currently and wanting to block the 4.3 update? Anything else to block/freeze?
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Here is my list:
If the OTA already downloaded, delete it here /cache/fota
To disable the OTA:
Rename or freeze the apps with Titanium backup:
otacerts.zip located in /etc/security - rename to otacerts.zip.bak
Rename fwupdate.odex, fwupdate.apk located in /system/app
and freeze SDM1.0 located in /system/app
Awesome thank you. And without TiBu? My wife uses the GS3, and I don't think she has a license for TiBu.
I guess just rename the first two with a file manager, delete the update and disable sdm1 in the app settings?
andydumi said:
Awesome thank you. And without TiBu? My wife uses the GS3, and I don't think she has a license for TiBu.
I guess just rename the first two with a file manager, delete the update and disable sdm1 in the app settings?
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That would also work.
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I am running stock 4.1.2 rooted and froze SDM 1.0 with titanium backup to avoid the constant update reminders.
I am now curious can I accept the updates and keep root somehow?
Is something like OTA root keeper worthwhile?
You can still root but cannot unlock the bootloader. I'd recommend reading the 4.3 sticky thread before taking the ota even if you want to stay stock.
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You can still root but cannot unlock the bootloader. I'd recommend reading the 4.3 sticky thread before taking the ota even if you want to stay stock.
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Are you saying that because of the 4.3 issues?
I would rather not mess with the phone but I just got a gear 2 neo and it will not connect. I think this is because of the older android version. The specs on the gear software say it requires 4.2 or higher
scottfarcuz said:
Are you saying that because of the 4.3 issues?
I would rather not mess with the phone but I just got a gear 2 neo and it will not connect. I think this is because of the older android version. The specs on the gear software say it requires 4.2 or higher
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Ya you need 4.3.
So you have options, since you're have a galaxy gear you're probably going to be running stock TouchWiz, so I would just take the upgrade.
You can root later, but the gear would never work with aosp anyway. Safestrap can make your phone run pretty well with a TouchWiz custom rom if you eventually decide you want one.
Or you can load a custom TouchWiz 4.3 rom right now and see if it connects, then you wouldn't lock your phone down permanently.
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Id like to go with a custom rom but don't have a clue what I'm doing.
Thanks for the help
scottfarcuz said:
Id like to go with a custom rom but don't have a clue what I'm doing.
Thanks for the help
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OK then read the sticky threads in the development section, everything there has guides available for rooting and installing roms, then ask more questions if you have them.
Make sure you're reading the older sticky thread, not the 4.3 one.
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I've been unable to even get the OTA to work. It downloads then fails on install.
I have reset the flash counter but thought that was all that would be required to repair/delete before running the OTA update.
Does anyone have a suggestion?
Just to clarify the phone is currently rooted (casual method) on 4.1.2. I never touched the rom or bootloader after rooting i just installed titanium backup and froze all the bloat. Id like to get the OTA even if i lose root.
I reset the flash counter with triangle away and did a batch unfreeze with titanium backup.The OTA downloads then fails on install.
You would probably need to unfreeze everything for the update to work, at least thats what I have heard.
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scottfarcuz said:
I've been unable to even get the OTA to work. It downloads then fails on install.
I have reset the flash counter but thought that was all that would be required to repair/delete before running the OTA update.
Does anyone have a suggestion?
Just to clarify the phone is currently rooted (casual method) on 4.1.2. I never touched the rom or bootloader after rooting i just installed titanium backup and froze all the bloat. Id like to get the OTA even if i lose root.
I reset the flash counter with triangle away and did a batch unfreeze with titanium backup.The OTA downloads then fails on install.
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Use this thread to Odin flash 4.3. It's the exact same as taking the Ota.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
I'm sure you already know what taking the update entails, just be absolutely sure it's what you want to do before you flash it. There's no going back.
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My brother gave me his Bell locked Galaxy S4 today, so I've spent the day trying to unlock it to use on Rogers. After much reading of posts here, I managed to get it unlocked as follows:
I am no expert, though I am experienced with rooting and such. The following steps describe what I did to unlock my phone. I am not sure if all of these steps are necessary but they did work. Since I am not an expert, there is no point asking me questions if you have any problems, since I will not be able to help. Of course, some of these steps can void warranty, and could brick your phone if done improperly. I am not responsible for anything bad that happens.
1) Download and flash stock Columbia 4.2.2 rom with Odin (i used 3.09)
2) Root with CF-Auto Root
3) Flash Clockwork Mod (I use Caboomi's img2tar for this)
4) Get rid of KNOX by "installing" DE-KNOX zip in CWM (DE-SAMSUNGNIZER_KNOX_REMOVAL_SCRIPT_V2.0)
5) Download Chainfire's RegionLock Away, install and run
6) Restart and success!
7) Finally, I flashed the current (4.4.2) firmware of the provider I switched to (Rogers), as I was having problems with the phone and some other things. This seems to be operating properly now.
Note: I was able to install 4.2.2 rom even though I was unable to downgrade to 4.3. (Fail to flash aboot like many people get) I assume this is because the 4.2.2 rom does not modify aboot. Also, Chainfire states the RegionLock Away only works for the Note 3, however many people have used it successfully on the S4 as well. It did not work for me on 4.4.2, so I'm guessing either installing 4.2.2, or removing KNOX, or both got it to work.
I hope this helps some people. If it does, thank the developers who made everything above!
What firmware where you on when u began? 4.4.2? Or earlier?
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I don't think KNOX affects the sim locking and unlocking. I know for sure that RegionLockAway works in 4.2.2 because I downgraded my phone to that rom and unlocked it...without doing any of the KNOX related stuff.
I think this method you are using trips the KNOX fuse when you downgrade from KitKat.
OK but how did u downgrade? I don't care about the Knox flag mine is tripped I just want to get back to 4.2 so I can use real custom Roms. Everything I have seen suggests you cannot downgrade
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Psykologikal said:
OK but how did u downgrade? I don't care about the Knox flag mine is tripped I just want to get back to 4.2 so I can use real custom Roms. Everything I have seen suggests you cannot downgrade
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I downgraded to 4.2.2 by simply using ODIN. This process will trip the fuse. The trick in getting it to work is to clear all of the leftover files from 4.4.2 after the flash. You can't boot directly into the system after the flash. You have to go into recovery mode and do a factory reset. If you don't do this, the system wouldn't boot as what everyone is finding.
So do I need to do a nand erase or something? Or just regular flash then boot into recovery factory reset then flash again? Cuz I would love to get back to 4.2 and start flashing custom Roms agaib
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So do I need to do a nand erase or something? Or just regular flash then boot into recovery factory reset then flash again? Cuz I would love to get back to 4.2 and start flashing custom Roms agaib
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Just a simple factory reset should do.
So nothing for 4.4.2 directly? We have to downgrade? Thanks
If you are using the Straight Talk Galaxy S4 with build number
JSS15J.S975LUDUANB1 and just want root and simple recovery
You can root using towelroot.
SuperSU will also deactivate Knox.
Safestrap version 3.72 works for getting a proper recovery installed with the option at boot for system or recovery. Note that it will say safestrap is disabled but will still allow your choice to boot into recovery.
Make a backup in recovery as soon as you can.
Or if you want awesomeness!! Do THIS!!
Here is the definitive guide for those wondering what to do that will work and be stable and AWESOME!
From the beginning:
1.Root with towelroot (search) AND install SuperSU from the play store.
2.Install the latest recovery from here using the DD method listed directions from the TWRP site. This is from T-Mobile and works! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263001
MAKE A BACKUP!!! DO IT! No more messing around with Safestrap and the bitter warnings!
To get into recovery hold "home+volume up" during boot. Whoooo!!!!
3. Install the Lollipop gpe ROM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2539361
This uses the aroma installer and works well.
You may, or may not have to input *#6463*# into dialpad to change settings to LTE etc.. This adjustment may alsobe in the ROM settings!
4. Optional - install the googy kernel
I like this kernel better though there isn't a huge difference from the hulk kernel. Make sure to install the GE edition 1.3.0. NOT TOUCHWHIZ! : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2741181
ENJOY!
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Moderator, please move to relevant forum or incorporate into the general info thread if this isn't the right place.
If you are using the Straight Talk Galaxy S4 with build number
JSS15J.S975LUDUANB1,
You can root using towelroot.
SuperSU will also deactivate Knox.
Safestrap version 3.72 works for getting a proper recovery installed with the option at boot for system or recovery. Note that it will say safestrap is disabled but will still allow your choice to boot into recovery.
Make a backup in recovery as soon as you can.
The zip to allow tethering WILL NOT work, and you will be stuck on the Samsung logo.
Xposed works well, but do not use the option in gravity box to add the recovery option to your power menu or your device will freeze upon pressing the power button.
Greenify works well.
Advise against ROM installation, as well as initial upgrade. You will lose app to SD ability if you upgrade.
The boot loader is not unlocked, so no cool kernels here
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I was able to use towelroot and my att s4 is running on the att towers with straight talk.
mrphotoman said:
I was able to use towelroot and my att s4 is running on the att towers with straight talk.
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Have you downloaded safestrap? Or tried anything with Xposed?
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Have you downloaded safestrap? Or tried anything with Xposed?
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No not yet, I just got the phone so I haven't done a lot to it yet. I was able to get tethering working and it was pretty easy and I got a nice extended battery case for it yesterday that I love. Other than that I haven't had time to do a lot else to it.
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No not yet, I just got the phone so I haven't done a lot to it yet. I was able to get tethering working and it was pretty easy and I got a nice extended battery case for it yesterday that I love. Other than that I haven't had time to do a lot else to it.
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Can you tell me what you did for tethering? I tried once but was unable to get it to work.
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Can you tell me what you did for tethering? I tried once but was unable to get it to work.
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sure, i have a how to vid but i am waiting on the mod to approve it so i can post it. it definately works on the newest updated att phone
mrphotoman said:
sure, i have a how to vid but i am waiting on the mod to approve it so i can post it. it definately works on the newest updated att phone
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Excellent! Please post a link to it here as well when you get it uploaded
Updated
See first post
I used tmo twrp. Flashed tmo and att roms. I also have the Odin file. I am not sure but I am on the s975L which I thought was att not sure but pretty sure. However it also says i337 underbattery ...I've tried more tmo roms than anything. No safestrap but I might try that later. Seems we don't have locked bootloader. This is great. However unlock is next for me. Having a blast hacking the hell out of it. So far I have had no issues. Again I'm not new to this. Lol. It's an addiction. I have sprint note 4 as my DD. So this is my fix. Lmao.
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Droid2drummer said:
I used tmo twrp. Flashed tmo and att roms. I also have the Odin file. I am not sure but I am on the s975L which I thought was att not sure but pretty sure. However it also says i337 underbattery ...I've tried more tmo roms than anything. No safestrap but I might try that later. Seems we don't have locked bootloader. This is great. However unlock is next for me. Having a blast hacking the hell out of it. So far I have had no issues. Again I'm not new to this. Lol. It's an addiction. I have sprint note 4 as my DD. So this is my fix. Lmao.
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As far as I know, the bootloader IS locked, but can be bypassed using Loki to patch kernels for custom roms. Glad to see somebody else on this phone
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As far as I know, the bootloader IS locked, but can be bypassed using Loki to patch kernels for custom roms. Glad to see somebody else on this phone
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That's strange. If it was locked I wonder how I've used tmo twrp no loki or SS and flashed tons of roms so far...I just odined back from a modem issue. But rerooted now off to get some modems etc...boot and all. I'll keep reporting. Thank you bro. I maintain many devices and carriers and am about to start a channel on YouTube. I do music writing now with keyboard. Now I'm just getting a hand on s4 straight talk and will make a list of all working roms.
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That's strange. If it was locked I wonder how I've used tmo twrp no loki or SS and flashed tons of roms so far...I just odined back from a modem issue. But rerooted now off to get some modems etc...boot and all. I'll keep reporting. Thank you bro. I maintain many devices and carriers and am about to start a channel on YouTube. I do music writing now with keyboard. Now I'm just getting a hand on s4 straight talk and will make a list of all working roms.
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True.. I don't know as much about it as I like. I just wasn't able to use fastboot or "unlock" using fastboot.
If you are working with the modems let me know how that goes, and maybe you can help with an issue I'm having? My GPS won't work after trying a ROM with safestrap. What I've posted here is a result of trying to fix it. I consistently show NO satellites. I consulted the local phone fixers to no avail. I was wondering if it could be related to a modem issue? I think the ROM I first tried did something deep to my phone, though Phone Info showed at the time everything to be original concerning baseband etc.. And a factory reset didn't help.
I'm at the point now of thinking its hardware rather than software but the coincidence to trying the ROM was too high.
Hey everyone!
I am working with this phone and am trying to get a backup modem, can you please ,make a suggestion?
Also are there any ROMs that allow easy access to umts menu through servicemenu? I know the base firmware cripples this and I'm trying to get a work around!
thanks in advanced!
IF you take the PD1 update you won't be able to revert to previous bootloaders. (EDITED)--> You can revert after all. I think I had repartition checked when I started this thread.
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IF you take the PD1 update you won't be able to revert to previous bootloaders. It contains nothing interesting except security enhancements. It is only 28mb and does nothing good for us modders.
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****. I went to the Sprint store to get a sim card for my new Note 5 and the **** must have taken the OTA. Can i still root using the method in the MM Deodexed thread?
SantinoInc said:
****. I went to the Sprint store to get a sim card for my new Note 5 and the **** must have taken the OTA. Can i still root using the method in the MM Deodexed thread?
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not yet c9nfirmed
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SantinoInc said:
****. I went to the Sprint store to get a sim card for my new Note 5 and the **** must have taken the OTA. Can i still root using the method in the MM Deodexed thread?
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If you are stuck as you are I might request for am exchange
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I would definitely complain.
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Does it kill the reboot hack for hotspot?
its not rootable at this time
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pbedard said:
its not rootable at this time
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This guy confirmed he could root with PD1 update, anyone else tried PD1 root ?
SantinoInc said:
I took PD1 update as well and i was able to root w/o a problem. I have no idea why it's not going through for you. Maybe try Chainfire method?
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su660ics said:
This guy confirmed he could root with PD1 update, anyone else tried PD1 root ?
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Does it has new radio? Let me know.
You can download to previous bootloaders if you take the OTA to PD1. I'm not rooted and had a problem with my bluetooth on PD1. I didn't wanna lose my hotspot mod so I wanted to downgrade to OK3 and then take the OTAs to PC3 and then PD1. Here are the steps I used:
1. If on PD1 reboot to Recovery and wipe factory reset however many times you see fit. I only did it once.
2. Reboot to Download Mode and flash PC3 tar file via Odin
3. Once phone reboots to Welcome Screen power phone off by pressing and holding Power button
4. Reboot to Download Mode and flash OK3 via Odin
5. Once phone reboots it will sit at splash screen
6. Reboot to Recovery and wipe Factory Reset however many times you see fit. I did this once.
7. Let phone reboot and Profit
Thanks for the info
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travisw0204 said:
You can download to previous bootloaders if you take the OTA to PD1. I'm not rooted and had a problem with my bluetooth on PD1. I didn't wanna lose my hotspot mod so I wanted to downgrade to OK3 and then take the OTAs to PC3 and then PD1. Here are the steps I used:
1. If on PD1 reboot to Recovery and wipe factory reset however many times you see fit. I only did it once.
2. Reboot to Download Mode and flash PC3 tar file via Odin
3. Once phone reboots to Welcome Screen power phone off by pressing and holding Power button
4. Reboot to Download Mode and flash OK3 via Odin
5. Once phone reboots it will sit at splash screen
6. Reboot to Recovery and wipe Factory Reset however many times you see fit. I did this once.
7. Let phone reboot and Profit
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Hey travis, i just want to make sure I'm following prior to making any mistakes. So, if my phone is neither rooted or unlocked bootloader, in other words, stock, i would be able to follow your instructions and down grade to 5.1.1 if i have the pd1 version? Thanks
Supermario777 said:
Hey travis, i just want to make sure I'm following prior to making any mistakes. So, if my phone is neither rooted or unlocked bootloader, in other words, stock, i would be able to follow your instructions and down grade to 5.1.1 if i have the pd1 version? Thanks
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If I can downgrade on Verizons supposedly locked bootloaders, then you should be able to do it with Sprint because they're not as tough on the bootloader locking like Verizon is.
ok so is anyone sure if pd1 is rootable. i been meaning to take the plunge so do i have to downgrade first?? and... how come the 1st post says cannot be downgraded? all other posts ive searched have had little to no info.... thanks
juvenile43 said:
ok so is anyone sure if pd1 is rootable. i been meaning to take the plunge so do i have to downgrade first?? and... how come the 1st post says cannot be downgraded? all other posts ive searched have had little to no info.... thanks
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I'd like to know as well. I'm sick of seeing this dumb update icon and message. I'm stock and haven't rooted yet (still deciding on Samsung Pay) but might want to at some point.
Im on PD1 on my unrooted, never been rooted Note 5. Ill test it for everybody. Gimme an hour and ill be back with good info.
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Im on PD1 on my unrooted, never been rooted Note 5. Ill test it for everybody. Gimme an hour and ill be back with good info.
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Yes. I just checked the downgrade from PD1 to PC3. It was just fine. So i checked the downfrade to OI6 and had no problems with it either. I think i had repartition checked when i started this thread. That is the only logical explanation. Yes... you can down grade afterall. I stand corrected in myself. One thing to note is that after the downgrade you have to factory reset in recovery, or it just keeps bootlooping.
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Yes. I just checked the downgrade from PD1 to PC3. It was just fine. So i checked the downfrade to OI6 and had no problems with it either. I think i had repartition checked when i started this thread. That is the only logical explanation. Yes... you can down grade afterall. I stand corrected in myself. One thing to note is that after the downgrade you have to factory reset in recovery, or it just keeps bootlooping.
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Thanks for your confirmation. Good to learn that I can downgrade anytime I feel like
Sleepycloud said:
IF you take the PD1 update you won't be able to revert to previous bootloaders. It contains nothing interesting except security enhancements. It is only 28mb and does nothing good for us modders.
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I see nothing wrong with this update.
I just rooted and is working with t-mobile network.