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GUIDE TO FLASHING STOCK FIRMWARE FOR ATT AND ROGERS I727 SKYROCKET PHONES WITHOUT USING ODIN OR KIES
THIS METHOD APPLYS TO:
ONLY FOR PHONES THAT CAN BOOT INTO A CUSTOM RECOVERY CWM/TWRP
USERS WHO CANT USE ODIN AND/OR KIES FOR WHATEVER REASON
PHONES WITH A BAD USB PORT
HAVE USB CONNECTIVITY ISSUES
MAC USERS WITH A CUSTOM RECOVERY ALREADY INSTALLED.
YOU ARE ON A CUSTOM ROM WITH USB PROBLEMS AND NEED TO RETURN TO STOCK FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS
NOTE: USING THIS GUIDE TO RETURN TO STOCK WILL PERMANENTLY UNROOT THE PHONE, BUT CAN BE REROOTED AFTER IF NEEDED.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for your devices, follow guide at your own risk!
READ THE WHOLE POST
HOW TO ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE, INSTRUCTIONS HERE STEP #4
GUIDE PRESUMES YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH FILES FROM RECOVERY
YOU NEED TO HAVE ONE OF THE RECOMMENDED CUSTOM RECOVERIES ALREADY INSTALLED ON THE PHONE SUCH AS CWM OR TWRP, LINKS IN THE DOWNLOAD SECTION BELOW
IN THIS GUIDE YOU WILL BE INSTALLING THE STOCK FIRMWARE ZIP FILE
OPTIONAL: INSTALLING THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE ONLY IF YOU NEED TO RETURN FOR WARRANTY, OTHERWISE NOT RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL
GETTING THE STOCK FIRMWARE TO YOUR PHONE
OPTION 1: IF YOUR ABLE TO BOOT INTO ANY ROM:
YOU HAVE A WORKING USB CONNECTION:
Download the files and transfer the files from your computer to your internal or external sdcard
YOU DONT HAVE A WORKING USB CONNECTION: USE EITHER METHOD "A" OR "B" OR "C":
METHOD A: From the phone use xda app or browser and navigate to this page and download the files directly to your device from the links provided below, then move them to the root of your internal or external sdcard, it will make it easier to find.
METHOD B: Use airdroid wirelwss appor kies air to transfer your files from your computer to your phone through your wifi connection and place them in the root of your internal or external sdcard
METHOD C: use an external sdcard reader/writer or another phone that has a micro sdcard slot and transfer files from your computer to the root of the external sdcard, then insert the sdcard back into the phone.
OPTION 2: YOUR NOT ABLE TO BOOT BUT CAN GET INTO A CUSTOM RECOVERY: USE EITHER METHOD "A" OR "B":
METHOD A: If usb port works: enable usb mount in custom recovery and transfer files to the root of your sdcard
METHOD B: If usb port doesnt work: use an external sdcard reader/writer or another phone that has a micro sdcard slot and transfer files from your computer to the root of the external sdcard, then insert the sdcard back into the phone.
FLASHING THE FILES
FIRMWARE
ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE
PERFORM A RESET AND WIPE BOTH CACHES
INSTALL THE STOCK FIRMWARE ZIP FILE
ONLY INSTALL THE STOCK FIRMWARE(NOT THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE) THEN REBOOT THE PHONE INTO ANDROID TO CHECK IF IT BOOTS PROPERLY
YOUR GOOD LIKE THIS IF YOU JUST WANTED STOCK BACK ON YOUR PHONE
STOCK RECOVERY: ONLY RECOMMENDED IF RETURNING FOR WARRANTY REPAIR AND NEED TO SHOW FULL STOCK
TO GET THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE ONTO THE SDCARD FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FIRMWARE GUIDE ABOVE
ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE
INSTALL THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE, ONCE YOU DO THIS YOU WILL LOSE THE CUSTOM RECOVERY
IF YOU CANT USE ODIN THERE IS NO WAY TO REINSTALL A CUSTOM RECOVERY ON THE SKYROCKET ONCE THE STOCK RECOVERY HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
REBOOT PHONE INTO RECOVERY TO SEE IF THE STOCK RECOVERY FLASHED PROPERLY.
DOWNLOADS
MOVED TO THE 1STOP STICKY
USE CWM/TWRP FLASHABLE FIRMWARES
This really work. Can you write one for unlocking also?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
chasama said:
This really work. Can you write one for unlocking also?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
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you have to buy unlock code, and you have to be on stock when entering code, read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28439204&postcount=10
Samsugn galaxy s2 GT-I9100 help!!
vincom said:
you have to buy unlock code, and you have to be on stock when entering code, read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28439204&postcount=10
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i am running on RR Jelly bean rom 3.0.6, suddenly my comp stopped detecting my phone nd now its not detected by any comp!!
wen i connect it only charges but the phone is not recognised!! i want to install stock ics firmware plz help me!
Hey thanks for the comprehensive list. One question. I can't boot, but I can access recovery. I can access USB, however, I don't have an external sd card. What are my options, besides buying one.
zgibbyson said:
Hey thanks for the comprehensive list. One question. I can't boot, but I can access recovery. I can access USB, however, I don't have an external sd card. What are my options, besides buying one.
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use internal if you have usb access to it
thanks
the SD card from my other phone has some folders:.android secure, data; LOST.DIR; DCIM; LGsys.....which folder should I put TWRP2.2.0 & stock firmware in ? which folder is considered A ROOT of the external SD card ? so I can boot the device.I couldn't boot it. I am newbi. please help. Thankss.
Re: [HOWTO] INSTALL STOCK ICS USING CWM/TWRP even w/a DEAD USB Port
PhoneTay11 said:
the SD card from my other phone has some folders:.android secure, data; LOST.DIR; DCIM; LGsys.....which folder should I put TWRP2.2.0 & stock firmware in ? which folder is considered A ROOT of the external SD card ? so I can boot the device.I couldn't boot it. I am newbi. please help. Thankss.
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Don't put it in any folder, just copy to the SD card.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I957 using xda app-developers app
I did copy TWRP2.2.0 and stock firmware zip in SD card and hold volume up+down + power button to get recovery mode but I only see pictures of phone & monitor with yellow
triangle at center.( including : Firmware upgrade encountered an issue . please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.)
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I upgraded my samsung s2 version 2.3.6 to 4.0.4 through the Kies. Then I tried to install TWRP 2.2.0 and Odin 1.85. I saw COM 14 ; COM 17 when I hit start button .It said
FAILED. Now it showed a yellow triangle in the middle of phone & monitor pictures. ( including : Firmware upgrade encountered an issue . please select recovery mode in Kies & try again). Please help . Thank you very much.
I just tried other laptop . I saw COM 3 but it said it couldn't open the serial (COM )port . All thread completed (success 0/ failed 1)
PhoneTay11 said:
I did copy TWRP2.2.0 and stock firmware zip in SD card and hold volume up+down + power button to get recovery mode but I only see pictures of phone & monitor with yellow
triangle at center.( including : Firmware upgrade encountered an issue . please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.)
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I upgraded my samsung s2 version 2.3.6 to 4.0.4 through the Kies. Then I tried to install TWRP 2.2.0 and Odin 1.85. I saw COM 14 ; COM 17 when I hit start button .It said
FAILED. Now it showed a yellow triangle in the middle of phone & monitor pictures. ( including : Firmware upgrade encountered an issue . please select recovery mode in Kies & try again). Please help . Thank you very much.
I just tried other laptop . I saw COM 3 but it said it couldn't open the serial (COM )port . All thread completed (success 0/ failed 1)
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that screen is also odin/download mode
try flashing again
check odin troubleshooting section in the "install cwm/twrp" link in my sig
vincom said:
GUIDE TO FLASHING STOCK FIRMWARE FOR ATT AND ROGERS I727 SKYROCKET PHONES WITHOUT USING ODIN OR KIES
THIS METHOD APPLYS TO:
PHONES THAT CAN BOOT INTO A CUSTOM RECOVERY CWM/TWRP
USERS WHO CANT USE ODIN AND/OR KIES FOR WHATEVER REASON
PHONES WITH A BAD USB PORT
HAVE USB CONNECTIVITY ISSUES
MAC USERS WITH A CUSTOM RECOVERY ALREADY INSTALLED.
YOU ARE ON A CUSTOM ROM WITH USB PROBLEMS AND NEED TO RETURN TO STOCK FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS
NOTE: USING THIS GUIDE TO RETURN TO STOCK WILL PERMANENTLY UNROOT THE PHONE, BUT CAN BE REROOTED AFTER IF NEEDED.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for your devices, follow guide at your own risk!
READ THE WHOLE POST
HOW TO ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE, INSTRUCTIONS HERE STEP #4
GUIDE PRESUMES YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH FILES FROM RECOVERY
YOU NEED TO HAVE ONE OF THE RECOMMENDED CUSTOM RECOVERIES ALREADY INSTALLED ON THE PHONE SUCH AS CWM OR TWRP, LINKS IN THE DOWNLOAD SECTION BELOW
IN THIS GUIDE YOU WILL BE INSTALLING THE STOCK FIRMWARE ZIP FILE
OPTIONAL: INSTALLING THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE ONLY IF YOU NEED TO RETURN FOR WARRANTY, OTHERWISE NOT RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL
GETTING THE STOCK FIRMWARE TO YOUR PHONE
OPTION 1: IF YOUR ABLE TO BOOT INTO ANY ROM:
YOU HAVE A WORKING USB CONNECTION:
Download the files and transfer the files from your computer to your internal or external sdcard
YOU DONT HAVE A WORKING USB CONNECTION: USE EITHER METHOD "A" OR "B" OR "C":
METHOD A: From the phone use xda app or browser and navigate to this page and download the files directly to your device from the links provided below, then move them to the root of your internal or external sdcard, it will make it easier to find.
METHOD B: Use airdroid wirelwss appor kies air to transfer your files from your computer to your phone through your wifi connection and place them in the root of your internal or external sdcard
METHOD C: use an external sdcard reader/writer or another phone that has a micro sdcard slot and transfer files from your computer to the root of the external sdcard, then insert the sdcard back into the phone.
OPTION 2: YOUR NOT ABLE TO BOOT BUT CAN GET INTO A CUSTOM RECOVERY: USE EITHER METHOD "A" OR "B":
METHOD A: If usb port works: enable usb mount in custom recovery and transfer files to the root of your sdcard
METHOD B: If usb port doesnt work: use an external sdcard reader/writer or another phone that has a micro sdcard slot and transfer files from your computer to the root of the external sdcard, then insert the sdcard back into the phone.
FLASHING THE FILES
FIRMWARE
ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE
PERFORM A RESET AND WIPE BOTH CACHES
INSTALL THE STOCK FIRMWARE ZIP FILE
ONLY INSTALL THE STOCK FIRMWARE(NOT THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE) THEN REBOOT THE PHONE INTO ANDROID TO CHECK IF IT BOOTS PROPERLY
YOUR GOOD LIKE THIS IF YOU JUST WANTED STOCK BACK ON YOUR PHONE
STOCK RECOVERY: ONLY RECOMMENDED IF RETURNING FOR WARRANTY REPAIR AND NEED TO SHOW FULL STOCK
TO GET THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE ONTO THE SDCARD FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FIRMWARE GUIDE ABOVE
ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE
INSTALL THE STOCK RECOVERY ZIP FILE, ONCE YOU DO THIS YOU WILL LOSE THE CUSTOM RECOVERY
IF YOU CANT USE ODIN THERE IS NO WAY TO REINSTALL A CUSTOM RECOVERY ON THE SKYROCKET ONCE THE STOCK RECOVERY HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
REBOOT PHONE INTO RECOVERY TO SEE IF THE STOCK RECOVERY FLASHED PROPERLY.
DOWNLOADS
MOVED TO THE 1STOP STICKY
USE CWM/TWRP FLASHABLE FIRMWARES
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Do you have the Stock ROM for GB 2.3.6 (SkyRocket) which i can flash using TWRP? My PC doesn't recognize my Skyrocket. The only way for me is to flash using TWRP but I can't find the GB ROM for it. There's a lot of ROM of GB but it is for ODIN (with extension .tar.md5) instead.
ntd0626 said:
Do you have the Stock ROM for GB 2.3.6 (SkyRocket) which i can flash using TWRP? My PC doesn't recognize my Skyrocket. The only way for me is to flash using TWRP but I can't find the GB ROM for it. There's a lot of ROM of GB but it is for ODIN (with extension .tar.md5) instead.
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no, why do u need gb, just flash the ics or jb roms, or if your usb is not dead go through the odin trouble shooting section in the restore to stock sticky to try to solve the connection issue, link to restore to stock is in my sig
Stock Rom Android M.
Hi, could you help me i have TWRP Custom recovery and cm12.1 android lollipop, i want to
Flash Stock Rom Android Marshmallow using TWRP is it possible using this method ,
my Device is Galaxy Tab S 8.4 wi-fi.
invalid zip
I am a mac user without access to a PC (no odin). I have TWRP recovery installed. I used android file transfer to move the stock firmware zip in the download section to the internal SD (root folder). I wiped the system and cache, then install zip - but it fails every time with "invalid zip file format". I have tried a half dozen other versions of the stock ROM from various sources and they all fail with the same error. ZIP signature verification is disabled. Just when I thought that i was doing something completely dumb and not flashing correctly at all - I tried re-flashing the lineageOS ROM i have and that worked fine. I've read a bit about unpacking and re-zipping these zips to get them to work, but that requires 7zip (which I don't have on mac). Help! am I doing something dumb or do I not have the correct zip files? I really need to get back to stock so I can activate my cellular service.
champagne_problems said:
I am a mac user without access to a PC (no odin). I have TWRP recovery installed. I used android file transfer to move the stock firmware zip in the download section to the internal SD (root folder). I wiped the system and cache, then install zip - but it fails every time with "invalid zip file format". I have tried a half dozen other versions of the stock ROM from various sources and they all fail with the same error. ZIP signature verification is disabled. Just when I thought that i was doing something completely dumb and not flashing correctly at all - I tried re-flashing the lineageOS ROM i have and that worked fine. I've read a bit about unpacking and re-zipping these zips to get them to work, but that requires 7zip (which I don't have on mac). Help! am I doing something dumb or do I not have the correct zip files? I really need to get back to stock so I can activate my cellular service.
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AFAIK all devhosts files are bad/fake, i cant even dl my own files.
if i find them all reup to androidfilehost
Stock Rom
champagne_problems said:
I am a mac user without access to a PC (no odin). I have TWRP recovery installed. I used android file transfer to move the stock firmware zip in the download section to the internal SD (root folder). I wiped the system and cache, then install zip - but it fails every time with "invalid zip file format". I have tried a half dozen other versions of the stock ROM from various sources and they all fail with the same error. ZIP signature verification is disabled. Just when I thought that i was doing something completely dumb and not flashing correctly at all - I tried re-flashing the lineageOS ROM i have and that worked fine. I've read a bit about unpacking and re-zipping these zips to get them to work, but that requires 7zip (which I don't have on mac). Help! am I doing something dumb or do I not have the correct zip files? I really need to get back to stock so I can activate my cellular service.
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Just use "Flashfire" and do everything from your phone no need for a computer.
Using this to flash 1.7 gb file
I have a moto g5s plus (sanders) and have installed unofficial lineage 15.0 build. before installation , I didn't took backup in TWRP. Now i am downloading stock firmware zip file. can that be installed using TWRP?
ParaSpl01t said:
I have a moto g5s plus (sanders) and have installed unofficial lineage 15.0 build. before installation , I didn't took backup in TWRP. Now i am downloading stock firmware zip file. can that be installed using TWRP?
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you mean this zip file when you unzip it show you 5 files that you can use with Odin?
I tried and says fail , why would tarp fail to flash a stock firm ?
Hi Everyone,
I now Introduce a (Status 7 FIX) and HOW-TO FLash update.zip in Clockworkmod Recovery with the help of Mobile Odin
I am Not Responsible If your Device Bricks... (But It is 80% safe if you Follow Steps Carefully)
It is for All Device Having Root and Clockworkmod Recovery installed on there Devices
Instructions :-
Step 1 - Get Your Update.zip (If Your Device Has Autommatticaly Download the update.zip in it's CACHE)( it will be Found in (/Cache/fota/update.zip))(Place it in (Root of) SdCard.
Step 2 - Open Mobile Odin 3.57 and tap on OTA/Update.zip and select Update.zip ,it is verify the files of zip and if you get an Error about signature check Disable
Step 3 - It Will Now make A New Update.Zip Named as :- [MobileOdin_Update.zip](If you use Mobile Odin to flash this zip it will give you a installer ERROR)
Step 4 - Now Time OF Clockworkmod Recovery to come Into use..... Reboot Into Clockworkmod Recovery and Select Choose ZIP From SDCard
Step 5 - Choose Zip From Internel SDCard and Select MobileOdin_Update.zip
Further, it will now be installed......
IF You Find This Post is Helpful, Then PLz HIT THANKS
thanks my bro
You 'r' welcome....
Sorry,
where can i find Mobile Odin 3.57 version ?
Will this fix work for Htc Explorer???
Im having the worst trouble downloading cm10 through recovery on my tab 2. I come up with this status 7 as well.. i have confirmed root, supersu working, and cwm recovery 6 works.
when i downloaded the mobile odin PRO and open it it says my device is not compatible and asks if i want it to dump some sort of file to possibly make it work? i let that do its thing and after finished it still doesnt open.. What should my next step be?
Where can I get the update zip??
Ok, I've been searching a lot on how to root these device and haven't found a single working root method for the latest firmware on the Korean variant specifically [L] variants. I haven't tested on other devices, so i can't guarantee that it will work on yours too.
So I spent hours experimenting on my Phone, good thing I didn't bricked it and no side effects received from rooting.
DISCLAIMER: Rooting your phone will void your warranty, and can be dangerous. Root at your OWN RISK!
Note: this will tick ur KNOX counter!
Things you needed are: (Links added)
1. Cofface S4 recovery: http://d-h.st/TLT
2. Odin (Already Included in cofface s4 recovery)
3. SuperSU flashable zip (For Permanent Root) : http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Steps:
1. Copy the flashable supersu zip on your memory card. (i put mine on /android/obb since the recovery cant see it in other folders.)
2. Flash cofface s4 recovery.tar via Odin, flash it as PDA or AP on latest versions of Odin.
3. After flashing the recovery.tar it will automatically reboot to the recovery (dont use the root/unroot method included in the recovery. IT WILL NOT WORK ON LATEST FIRMWARES!)
4. while in recovery choose install from sd card and flash the supersu zip that you downloaded.
5. Wipe Dalvik (just to make sure)
6. Reboot & Enjoy.
Other variants, if you try this method please do report back so we will know if it works on your phone models too.
Thanks To:
Cofface for the recovery
Chainfire for SUPERSU
THIS THERAD WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED. TAKE A LOOK ON MY UNIFIED GUIDES/COLLECTION
CLEAN & DIRTY FLASH STOCK OR CUSTOM ROM
Note: These guides have mostly specific links for the S4 GT-I9505 Roms TWRP, Modems & Bootloaders but the steps are the same for all other S4 Models - You just need to find specific Roms,TWRP, Modems & Bootloaders for your device model. You can take a look at "Usefull Links" section below.
THIS IS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR THE BEST CLEAN INSTALL OF A CUSTOM OR STOCK ROM FROM THE SCRATCH:
1*. Download a stock LOLLIPOP Rom from here or here (doesn't really matter which country you will choose, just be sure to download one of the latests firmwares-recommend is QK1 or PK2) and recommend is latest QK1Modem / QK1Bootloader or PK2Modem / PK2Bootloader. For the all others Modems/Bootloaders, you can find them here. Also Download a windows program Odin. Next, move all your personal data such pictures,music etc from your internal storage to your external sd card or to your pc.*
2*. If you are going to flash a Custom Rom, Download the Custom Rom you want (Recommened any JDC Roms of your preference), Pico or Nano Gapps (or Super Gapps if you have a custom gapps-confg file) be sure you have choosed Platform: ARM and the proper android version of the rom you are going to flash) [If the Rom you want to flash include Gapps, no need to download and flash any Gapps at all] and the latest Magisk for root. After you finished with downloads move your Custom Rom,Magisk,Gapps to one folder in ur external sdcard. *
3. Reboot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash TWRP 3.3.1-1 or JDC TWRP 3.3.1-0 via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)
4*. Reboot to TWRP Recovery (power button+vol.up+home button) go to Advanced-File Manager-external_sd and delete all folders on ur ext sd card (For example you should delete: Android, .android_secure, LOST.DIR, DCIM, etc) except your personal files/folders and the folder with your custom Rom/Magisk/Gapps you want to flash. *
5. Now still on TWRP select Wipe-Format Data and type yes-then go back and press-Advanced Wipe-Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe.
6. Now Boot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash Stock LOLLIPOP Rom via Odin. (You put the file in AP section)
7*. When Stock Rom is Flashed go to Odin again,
Reboot your device to Download Mode, connect it to PC and put Modem(CP Section) Untick Auto Reboot in options, flash it and reboot your device to system by holding Power Button.
Then Reboot to Download Mode again, put the Bootloader(BL Section) and do the same steps as before.
Check what Modem and BL you have, if Modem and BL didn't changed do the same steps again.
If for some reason Odin fail to flash, try to change USB Port in your PC and don't move the cable during flash. Also if you have Odin and the files on an External hard drive, move Odin and all the files you want to flash to your C: drive.*
8. Now Reboot to Download Mode once again and Flash TWRP 3.3.1-1 or JDC TWRP 3.3.1-0 via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)
9. Reboot to TWRP(power button+vol.up+home button) and do the steps 4. and 5. Then flash your Custom Rom--->Magisk--->Pico or Nano Gapps (or Super Gapps if you have a custom gapps-confg file) (If Rom doesn't include).
10. Let the Rom boot and Install Magisk Manager manually if it's not preinstalled. Enjoy!
1*For Stock Rom to have your WiFi working you need to have the same version of Modem/BL as your Firmware. For example if you have PK2 Stock Rom then you need to have PK2 Modem/BL.
On Custom Roms doesn't matter. You can have any of the latest Modem/BL you want but recommend is QK1.
If you want to use KitKat Rom custom or Stock you should flash the proper KitKat Modem/Bootloader. It will not work if you have Lollipop.
2*Skip the step 2. if you are going to flash only Stock Rom.
4*Each app on your phone with the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission may create files or folders in ur sdcard. Most of these folders have once been created by one of these apps and many of them may be deleted with a few exceptions (e.g. Android, .data, .android_secure, these contain important system or app data like a game's downloaded content):
.android_secure: apps installed and then moved to sdcard
Android: app data/cache
data: app data
.estrongs: ES file manager
LOST.DIR: sort of trash folder (collects recovered files after phone crashes)
DCIM: phone gallery's photos and previews
OTA-update: Over The Air update service
ppy_cross: an unknown third-party app's data.
So I recommend to delete them so you can put your phone/sdcard in a clean state and is guaranteed to be able to re-create these folders.
7*If you wanted only to flash stock Rom you done on step 7. If you have any problem with Force Close Apps etc go to Settings->Accounts->Backup and reset->Factory data reset.
***** You can follow the same steps for other variants too but you need to find and choose the proper Firmware-Rom/Modem-Bootloader/TWRP for your variant. *****
THIS IS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR CLEAN INSTALL OF A CUSTOM ROM BUT NOT FROM THE SCRATCH:
1. Download the custom Rom you want (Recommened any JDC Roms of your preference), Magisk for root solution and Pico or Nano Gapps (or Super Gapps if you have a custom gapps-confg file)[If the Rom you want to flash include Gapps, no need to download and flash any Gapps at all], be sure you have choosed Platform: ARM and the proper android version of the rom you are going to flash. Then move all those files to one folder in ur sdcard.
2*.Reboot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash TWRP 3.3.1-1 or JDC TWRP 3.3.0-0 via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)*
3.Reboot to TWRP Recovery (power button+vol.up+home button), go to Advanced-File Manager-external_sd and delete all folders on ur ext sd card (For example you should delete: Android, .android_secure, LOST.DIR, DCIM, etc) except your personal files/folders and the folder with your custom Rom/Magisk/Gapps you want to flash.
4. Now still on TWRP select Wipe-Format Data and type yes-then go back and press-Advanced Wipe-Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe.
5. Flash your Custom Rom--->Magisk--->Gapps.
6. Let the Rom boot and Install Magisk Manager manually if it's not preinstalled. Enjoy!
2*Skip the step 2 if you already have TWRP Recovery installed.
THIS IS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR DIRTY INSTALL OVER YOUR CUSTOM ROM:
1. [Optional]Make a full nandroid backup., just in case something goes wrong. You can use TWRP to do that. (TWRP-->Backup-->Select everything)
2. Uninstall all Substratum overlays if you have any installed.
3. Remove previous root solution with Magisk Unistaller and optional UnSU to ensure all root remnants are gone. (TWRP-->Flash the unistaller.)
4. Reboot to TWRP and Wipe system, cache and art / dalvik.
5. Flash the Rom-->Magisk-->Gapps.
6. Reboot and Enjoy!
***** I've skipped some explanations, because if you are going to dirty flash, you already know for example how to boot to TWRP . *****
USEFUL LINKS (USB DRIVER, TWRP, ODIN, PIT FILES, ROOT-MAGISK, FIRMWARES, MODEMS AND BOOTLOADERS)
SAMSUNG USB DRIVER
If you have a problem while plug-in the device to your PC and PC can't recognize it, you may miss the Samsung USB DRIVER. To fix follow these steps:
1. Download SAMSUNG USB DRIVER.
2. Unzip it and install it to your PC.
3. Connect your device and done! Now should be ok.
TWRP
Download the TWRP version for your specific model of your device HERE.
Installation Process:
1. Without any custom recovery installed on your device: Download the .tar file of the version you choosed.
Reboot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash the TWRP version you choosed via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)
Done!
2. With TWRP already installed to your device (UPDATE to latest version): Download the .img file of the version you choosed.
Reboot to TWRP(power button+vol.up+home button) and press Install--->Install Image--->Navigate to .img file you downloaded before---->Flash.
Done!
ODIN
You can download ODIN HERE
PIT FILES
GT-I9505: You can find the link HERE. Flash it in Odin at PIT tab.
ROOT - MAGISK
You can root your device via MAGISK. Just download the .zip from HERE and flash it in TWRP.
SAMSUNG FIRMWARES
You can find all Samsung Firmwares HERE or HERE.
Just search for your device model.
MODEMS & BOOTLOADERS COLLECTION
GT-I9505:
Latest Modem QK1Modem
Latest Bootloader QK1Bootloader
You can find most of the Modems & Bootloaders HERE. Just search for your device model.
Steps:
1. Open Odin
2. Reboot your device to Download Mode, connect it to PC and put Modem(CP Section) Untick Auto Reboot in options, flash it and reboot your device to system by holding Power Button.
3.Then Reboot to Download Mode again, put the Bootloader(BL Section) and do the same steps as before.
4. Done! Check what Modem and BL you have, if Modem and BL didn't changed do the same steps again.
If for some reason Odin failed to flash, try to change USB Port in your PC and don't move the cable during flash. Also if you have Odin and the files on an External hard drive, move Odin and all the files you want to flash to your C: drive.
Some explanation:
- For Stock Rom to have your WiFi working you need to have the same version of Modem/BL as your Firmware. For example if you have QK1 Stock Rom then you need to have QK1 Modem/BL.
- On Custom Roms doesn't matter. You can have any of the latest Modem/BL you want but recommend is the latest QK1 for GT-I9505 or the latest for your variant.
Great Tutorial, thanks @Retrial!
I wanted to ask if you could add some additional hints, e.g. like you did in response to a question of @InTheY2K here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78100797&postcount=2175
Then I realized, you've already done so. Thanks again!
But I've got some additional questions:
In step 4 you describe how to clean external sd. In step 5 you advise to clean internal storage. But if you wipe internal storage, all personal data (e.g. downloaded files, music etc) is lost. Wouldn't it be sufficient to delete the same folders as on external sd card and leave the personal folders?
In step 6 you flash an actual lollipop rom, in step 7 modem and bootloader. I thought an actual stock rom comes with modem and bootloader, so that a separate flash of modem and bootloader would not be neccessary. Am I wrong?
As this is a guide for clean flash, one could not expect to find information about a dirty flash . But I think, this is the best place to at least leave a hint to a place where this information can be found. I remember @Buff99 has one for his roms. @Buff99, @Retrial - wouldn't it be a good idea to add this information directly or as a link to this description?
Additional question: When reading the post with my beloved i9505 and XDA Labs I can't see the colour difference in the asterisks, they all look the same. Perhaps you can replace them with additional ones (meaning *, **, ***) or list your remarks with the corresponding number from your main list (meaning 1), 2) etc.)
pocketrule said:
In step 4 you describe how to clean external sd. In step 5 you advise to clean internal storage. But if you wipe internal storage, all personal data (e.g. downloaded files, music etc) is lost. Wouldn't it be sufficient to delete the same folders as on external sd card and leave the personal folders?
We are doing the best clean install from the scratch so the internal storage must be wiped. You should move all your personal data in your sdcard before you wipe. I will add it as clue to the guide.
In step 6 you flash an actual lollipop rom, in step 7 modem and bootloader. I thought an actual stock rom comes with modem and bootloader, so that a separate flash of modem and bootloader would not be neccessary. Am I wrong?
That's not exactly true. If you have an old modem/bootloader and u flash for example PK2 firmware, you will not have same Modem/BL as ur firmware and then ur WiFi etc will not work. Flashing Stock Rom doesn't change them. You need to separate flash them.
As this is a guide for clean flash, one could not expect to find information about a dirty flash . But I think, this is the best place to at least leave a hint to a place where this information can be found. I remember @Buff99 has one for his roms. @Buff99, @Retrial - wouldn't it be a good idea to add this information directly or as a link to this description?
Hmm yeah this guide is for clean flash, but probably I will say something for dirty flash too.
Additional question: When reading the post with my beloved i9505 and XDA Labs I can't see the colour difference in the asterisks, they all look the same. Perhaps you can replace them with additional ones (meaning *, **, ***) or list your remarks with the corresponding number from your main list (meaning 1), 2) etc.)
Maybe the xda app has some issues. I've added numbers near asterisks, I guess it can help. Thanks for feedback.
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Thanks mate, I've answered with green color under ur questions.
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Update:
Added recommendation for JDC Roms
Added JDC Roms Universe Link
Added JDC TWRP 3.3.0-0 Link
Updated Visual Color Titles for each guide
Updated some Links.
Updated some steps in the guide "clean install not from the scratch"
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Added note that other S4 Models can follow the same steps.
Added Usefull Links Section with quick guides.
Visual changes on Titles
Update:
Added PIT Files section with links at "Usefull Links"
Minor general changes at steps.
Update:
Change the recommended Modem/ Bootloader to the latest QK1.
Added links for recommended Modem/Bootloader for GT-I9505 (latest QK1 links) at "Usefull Links" section.
Added steps with explanation how to flash Modems/Bootloaders at "Usefull Links" section.
Update:
Changed the steps of flashing Modem and Bootloader and added an additional tip.
Will this firmware work with T-Mobile Galaxy S4? (SGH-M919)?
varunkp said:
Will this firmware work with T-Mobile Galaxy S4? (SGH-M919)?
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No, FQA1 should be the latest for your variant.
However, all the steps in my guide are the same for all variants. You just need to find the latest Firmware/Modem/Bootloader/TWRP for your variant.
Retrial said:
No, FQA1 should be the latest for your variant.
However, all the steps in my guide are the same for all variants. You just need to find the latest Firmware/Modem/Bootloader/TWRP for your variant.
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Where can I find the latest FQA1 firmware other than SamMobile? The firmware from that website is only available for premium members.
EDIT: I couldn't find the FQA1 firmware in SamMobile. Where else can I find it?
varunkp said:
Where can I find the latest FQA1 firmware other than SamMobile? The firmware from that website is only available for premium members.
EDIT: I couldn't find the FQA1 firmware in SamMobile. Where else can I find it?
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Try from here.
Retrial said:
Try from here.
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Thanks. It's now downloading ?
Update:
Updated Firmware Links
Updated TWRP Links
Updated PIT File Link for GT-I9505
I am working to reform-rewrite from the scratch the guides these days. I will unified the guides with adding the latest "stuff", links for all variants, change some steps and more
EDIT: NEW UNIFIED THREAD HERE
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malybru
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i have make a TWRP recovery For American Network Solutions Device (ANS L50) Running Android 7.1.1
Everything Working Fine on this custom recovery.
You can root your devices using magisk.zip file
how to flash and root:
My Blog
or download file from here
I can't read Arabic, I downloaded the files from your blog,
I downloaded the files you provided on your blog, but you did not provide the flashing tool you used I don't know where to find it can you help or send a download link where I can download it. ( I'm SPEAKING ABOUT THE TOOL YOU USED LIKE FOR EXAMPLE ODIN) thanks for the work...,,,