So I did something really really dumb and did the OTA update to 4.3 then tried to "downgrade" to 4.1.x using oden and now I cant use my device. Does anyone have the OTA update for 4.3 available for download that I can try to fix my phone with?!?
go to sammobile. com and download it there.
I posted it in the development forum, with the rest of the stock restore images...
same problem here cant downgrade i was in 4.3 and root with kingo and then install recovery with rom manager and the boot in to recovery with the message : software not authorized by verizon,please help
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I posted it in the development forum, with the rest of the stock restore images...
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vladimirtm said:
same problem here cant downgrade i was in 4.3 and root with kingo and then install recovery with rom manager and the boot in to recovery with the message : software not authorized by verizon,please help
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Downgrading isn't possible. Neither is loading custom recovery. You now have a locked bootloader.
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so how i can fixed? im bricked
vladimirtm said:
so how i can fixed? im bricked
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Flash the 4.3 Odin file. Might need the pit file as well.
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where is it i cant found it
akellar said:
Flash the 4.3 Odin file. Might need the pit file as well.
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vladimirtm said:
where is it i cant found it
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040264
As an option, you can still go to stock 4.1.1
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nikhil.kdhand said:
As an option, you can still go to stock 4.1.1
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You can not downgrade, and attempts to do so will potentially trip your KNOX counter. At the very least you'll end up soft-bricked and have to do a repair install....of 4.3.
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As an option, you can still go to stock 4.1.1
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No you can't. As has been mentioned in just about every 4.3 thread multiple times.
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Meat & Potatoes:
I tried ODINing my GN2 back to stock 4.1.2 tonight - I rooted it a couple months ago. Did not install a custom ROM, just rooted (the process also replaced the Recovery).
Tried ODINing back to stock using the files and information found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
When I run ODIN, it simply fails. Tells me "0 succeeded / 1 failed". Phone still works, I just can't get anywhere in the rolling back to stock bit.
Longer Version:
I've had the phone since the end of January 2013. I rooted it for a couple of reasons, mostly to get rid of bloatware, but also for an app or two that needed root access. I've had zero problems with usability or stability of the device before or since the rooting.
I couldn't tell you which root process I used, but I know it came from an XDA thread, and it automatically replaced the recovery with something touch-based. I'm not sure of the name of the recovery. It did not replace the ROM - I've had less than desirable results from using non-stock ROMs in the past on a handful of other devices, so I wasn't about to risk it.
Since VZW is rolling out the 4.3 update and it looks like a good deal, I want to get my phone back to non-rooted, non-custom-recovery'd state so I can install the update. I'm also doing it because I'm hoping they get the phone up to 4.4 down the line so I can use HCE and GWallet.
Currently, I'm downloading (very slowly, thanks sammobile, for not hosting files on your own servers) the stock VZW 4.3 package from Sammobile.com in hopes I can do something with that and just go straight up from where I am, but I'm not holding my breath since the OTA fails due to the custom recovery.
Any thoughts on what I might try differently to get ODIN to work?
Guys I had the same issue. What I did to resolve my issue is:
1. Get the Verizon upgrade assistance installed on your PC . Here's one from scoobysnack (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47368638&postcount=7&nocache=1&z=2813086102250963)
2. Boot to download mode
3. plug in USB and wait for the update message on your PC
4. Update should take about 30-40 min depending on your connection speeds.
5. once updated, your phone should boot back to normal, but you will LOSE everything and have to start all over.
Hope this helps.
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Meat & Potatoes:
I tried ODINing my GN2 back to stock 4.1.2 tonight - I rooted it a couple months ago. Did not install a custom ROM, just rooted (the process also replaced the Recovery).
Tried ODINing back to stock using the files and information found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
When I run ODIN, it simply fails. Tells me "0 succeeded / 1 failed". Phone still works, I just can't get anywhere in the rolling back to stock bit.
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I've had the phone since the end of January 2013. I rooted it for a couple of reasons, mostly to get rid of bloatware, but also for an app or two that needed root access. I've had zero problems with usability or stability of the device before or since the rooting.
I couldn't tell you which root process I used, but I know it came from an XDA thread, and it automatically replaced the recovery with something touch-based. I'm not sure of the name of the recovery. It did not replace the ROM - I've had less than desirable results from using non-stock ROMs in the past on a handful of other devices, so I wasn't about to risk it.
Since VZW is rolling out the 4.3 update and it looks like a good deal, I want to get my phone back to non-rooted, non-custom-recovery'd state so I can install the update. I'm also doing it because I'm hoping they get the phone up to 4.4 down the line so I can use HCE and GWallet.
Currently, I'm downloading (very slowly, thanks sammobile, for not hosting files on your own servers) the stock VZW 4.3 package from Sammobile.com in hopes I can do something with that and just go straight up from where I am, but I'm not holding my breath since the OTA fails due to the custom recovery.
Any thoughts on what I might try differently to get ODIN to work?
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akellar said:
No you can't. As has been mentioned in just about every 4.3 thread multiple times.
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Guys...i am back to 4.1.2 rom without touching knox warranty...thanks anyways.
nikhil.kdhand said:
Guys...i am back to 4.1.2 rom without touching knox warranty...thanks anyways.
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You installed the ota or the zip package? Not the same thing. You cannot downgrade from the ota with the updated bootloader.
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You installed the ota or the zip package? Not the same thing. You cannot downgrade from the ota with the updated bootloader.
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So if I am understanding right I upgraded to 4.3 OTA does this mean I cannot gain root access. I have been trying to root with no luck any help would be great. I'm really hoping I am not stuck now that I updated.
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So if I am understanding right I upgraded to 4.3 OTA does this mean I cannot gain root access. I have been trying to root with no luck any help would be great. I'm really hoping I am not stuck now that I updated.
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You can get root. You cannot get custom recovery.
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root 4.3
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You can get root. You cannot get custom recovery.
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Could you kindly copy a link to instructions for getting root with 4.3. I have been looking everywhere and nothing seems to be working. Not sure if I am doing something wrong. If I need to unlock the bootloader I could use instructions for that as well. I have been hearing it is more difficult with knox.
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You can get root. You cannot get custom recovery.
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Also what do you mean by I can't get custom recovery? Does that mean no clockwork mod or twrp?
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Could you kindly copy a link to instructions for getting root with 4.3. I have been looking everywhere and nothing seems to be working. Not sure if I am doing something wrong. If I need to unlock the bootloader I could use instructions for that as well. I have been hearing it is more difficult with knox.
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Also what do you mean by I can't get custom recovery? Does that mean no clockwork mod or twrp?
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Google kingo. It's the only root option I'm aware of. You cannot unlock the bootloader and probably never will able again. Yes this means no cwm or twrp.
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Obviously it hasn't been sent out throught at&t yet and I'm having a crap time with my CPU. Can I download the update like the old school days. Like do the update.zip deal?
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Sadly no....
Either Kies the update to the device,( for unrooted stock devices) or use the stock rooted version from the "note everything" thread...(pending a rooted device of course.) Or you can Odin push the .tar image from another PC.
"Bigfau" has 3 stock rom variants, all rooted, and all stock. these are zip files, so I'm guessing you are already rooted with CWM ?
If so...you can just download/flash these variants....g
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Sadly no....
Either Kies the update to the device,( for unrooted stock devices) or use the stock rooted version from the "note everything" thread...(pending a rooted device of course.) Or you can Odin push the .tar image from another PC.
"Bigfau" has 3 stock rom variants, all rooted, and all stock. these are zip files, so I'm guessing you are already rooted with CWM ?
If so...you can just download/flash these variants....g
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I am not rooted at the moment
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We need to fix that problem...LOL
Kies update method is your only method until ATT sends the file OTA, or you root...g
I know! LOL my computer is in the shop
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I know! LOL my computer is in the shop
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Just wait a bit more...IMHO
It's far better to have a solid working PC to flash with, than use a friends etc.
You will know what you're dealing with at least.
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So far we have voodoo root keeper and supersu pro survival mode. If you try either please post your results.
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This work for the AT&T it might work of you guy as will.You need someone to test it. You need to be on a stock rooted and no custom recovery.
You might whan to try this on MD2 stock rooted.
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I was able to update my I337 to the 7/9 release of MF3 and retain root.
1. Install VooDoo OTA Root Keeper, make sure all boxes are checked (may have to reinstall superuser and grant to the app)
2. Reboot, double check VooDoo OTA Root Keeper again has all checked boxes, then tell it to save root
3. Defrost/Enable AT&T Software Update, download it and apply
4. Reboot, Use VooDoo OTA Root Keeper to restore root
5. Profit
props to @gokartracer5 for being the first to find this
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This work for the AT&T it might work of you guy as will.You need someone to test it. You need to be on a stock rooted root and no custom recovery.
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I suppose that would be some actual profit. There were some users stating that this method would work for our phone in other threads but most of us don't want to risk it or be without a custom recovery in the first place. But something like this, for me, will be given a shot later on today when my AT&T S4 arrives
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I suppose that would be some actual profit. There were some users stating that this method would work for our phone in other threads but most of us don't want to risk it or be without a custom recovery in the first place. But something like this, for me, will be given a shot later on today when my AT&T S4 arrives
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if you are going to do that on AT&T S4 you might what to look at this. Some dev might be able to get this to work for your gays s4.
[GUIDE][I337UCUAMF3][STOCK][NEUTERED] MF3 OTA Update - Keep Recovery and Root!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2358763
Has anyone tried this method yet on VERIZON?
Has anyone tried this method yet on VERIZON?
1. Install VooDoo OTA Root Keeper, make sure all boxes are checked (may have to reinstall superuser and grant to the app)
2. Reboot, double check VooDoo OTA Root Keeper again has all checked boxes, then tell it to save root
3. Defrost/Enable Verizon Software Update, download it and apply
4. Reboot, Use VooDoo OTA Root Keeper to restore root
5. Profit
If not I may give it a shot...
Yea we need someone to try it.
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Show me how to remove my TWRP recovery and put stock recovery without having to do a full wipe and restore and I will try this.
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Im download stk recovery now. I'll take one for the team wish me luck
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sporty377 said:
Im download stk recovery now. I'll take one for the team wish me luck
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How do you flash stock recovery?
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How do you flash stock recovery?
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Sextape has it as a separate zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
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Sextape has it as a separate zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
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You flash it via twrp or odin?
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You flash it via twrp or odin?
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Odin
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Let me know how it goes when you flash via odin just do PDA?
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Odin
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Well? Lol
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For the fun of it I tried VooDoo and SuperSU Pro's feature and TWRP installed but of course it didn't install the update so I'll have to wait until I get home to put the stock recovery back on and try again. Poo.
I'm sure folks have already thought of this but check out the other Galaxy S4 forums like the Sprint one. Maybe certain items are common in the updates and can be flashed on our VZW device.
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I'm sure folks have already thought of this but check out the other Galaxy S4 forums like the Sprint one. Maybe certain items are common in the updates and can be flashed on our VZW device.
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Definitely been done. I haven't found anything but then again, I'm not a developer.
Ok I odin back to stk then odin to md2 kernel. Used motochopper to root then odin back to mdk kernel ....download ota root keeper ....backup root then temp unroot. I downloaded ota update hit the update now button and it fail to install....
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Ok I odin back to stk then odin to md2 kernel. Used motochopper to root then odin back to mdk kernel ....download ota root keeper ....backup root then temp unroot. I downloaded ota update hit the update now button and it fail to install....
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Maybe factory reset, reinstall voodoo root keeper and try again???? Update should have worked based on the steps you took. I've never heard of an ota not installing because of root.
I believe i just bricked my SGS4 Verizon By attempting to use goomanager to flash the recovery.. after the script ran the phone restarted and now everytime it boots into download mode...
Please help me, i'm not entirely sure what to do. I just got the phone today with VRUAME7 on it if it helps.. Sorry i'm a bit new to all of this.
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I believe i just bricked my SGS4 Verizon By attempting to use goomanager to flash the recovery.. after the script ran the phone restarted and now everytime it boots into download mode...
Please help me, i'm not entirely sure what to do. I just got the phone today with VRUAME7 on it if it helps.. Sorry i'm a bit new to all of this.
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Good news is if you can get into download mode then your not bricked. You may have to just Odin the factory image back to stock and you should be fine. Don't panic!
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Good news is if you can get into download mode then your not bricked. You may have to just Odin the factory image back to stock and you should be fine. Don't panic!
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Phew! that's what i was hopeing to hear. Where could i find the factory image?
Also might you be able to help me actually get a custom recovery working so i can flash hyperdrive? This was a lot easier with my i9500 back 3 months ago, its killing my head figuring this all out all over again
Also i notice RLS9 on the thread for hyperdrive is downloadable @ 1.7gb. could i just flash this in download mode?
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Phew! that's what i was hopeing to hear. Where could i find the factory image?
Also might you be able to help me actually get a custom recovery working so i can flash hyperdrive? This was a lot easier with my i9500 back 3 months ago, its killing my head figuring this all out all over again
Also i notice RLS9 on the thread for hyperdrive is downloadable @ 1.7gb. could i just flash this in download mode?
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Short answer no... Long one.. ME7 locked the bootloader...
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Short answer no... Long one.. ME7 locked the bootloader...
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So what you're saying is i cant install custom roms .. at all.
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So what you're saying is i cant install custom roms .. at all.
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That is correct. No custom recovery, no roms, no going back. Root, debloat, try playing with Nova Launcher is about all you can do for now.
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So what you're saying is i cant install custom roms .. at all.
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Nope no roms at the moment. Next time do a little bit of reading, it goes a long way. Its been beaten to death literally theres no custom recovery for me7, its been posted atleast a hundred times and its posted in the me7 image thread as well. Check out the safestrap thread in the general section. Hashcode is working on a method for roms/recovery as we speak. After you get your phone fixed and rooted if you choose to do, look into xposed framework and the wanam module.from the play store. You will atleast be able to get some customization out of the stock me7 rom.
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Damn... Didn't read you were on me7.. That's not good. I would contact mobile tech videos for help but you may be screwed. Sorry man
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Damn... Didn't read you were on me7.. That's not good. I would contact mobile tech videos for help but you may be screwed. Sorry man
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Hes not screwed he just has to odin the stock me7 image. The phone is still bootable in fact but everytime he tries to go into recovery its going to throw him into download mode. Back onto topic I would odin one of the stock me7 images so you will atleast have a stock recovery.
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Good luck bud. Let us know how it works out for you
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Good luck bud. Let us know how it works out for you
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I was able to flash a stock image and root it. I'll just wait it out for ME7 to be cracked.
This tutorial is for people with A2 Bootloader only. If you are already on official KK with A3 bootloader, don't use this since it will fail.
A lot of people are wondering how to go back to JB roms from Kitkat. So here's a little guide of how to do that without downgrading back to MJ5.
Assuming you are already on Kitkat rom with root and Safestrap installed.
Please download this togetsafestrap first.
DOWNLOAD ME FIRST
Extract the togetsafestrap folder somewhere you can access easily. ( Credit to Drakey for togetsafestrap method)
**** First backup all the data especially your phone internal storage since everything will be deleted. *****
1. Download the JB rom of your choice and copy it to external SD card.
Skip step 2 & 3 if you are not on SafeStrap 3.7.2
2. Uninstall the SafeStrap recovery.
3. Delete/Uninstall the SafeStrap 3.7.2 apk.
4. Install the SafeStrap 3.71 and install the recovery. (please make sure it says installed.)
5. Put your phone into download mode by either press power, restart, download mode if your rom has 4 ways reboot OR power the phone down, load into download mode by holding volume down+Power+Home buttons for few secs.
6. Connect to the pc. (Make sure all the drivers and everything is configured correctly.)
7. Open Odin from the extracted togetsafestrap folder earlier. Your phone should show up as connected.
8. Put AP and BL from togetsafestrap and press start.
9. Once everything is done successfully, the phone will reboot.
10. Now you should see the Safestrap recovery splash screen and click recovery.
11. Now make sure you wipe everything. (Dalvik cache, cache, data, system under Advance)
12. Install the JB rom of your choice from your external SD card
13. Once the rom is successfully flashed, just reboot it normally and you will be back to JellyBean rom with fully working Safestrap.
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All credit to Hash and Drakey.
Thanks to Conekiller for those who have trouble installing 3.71. Please try out the method he did and report back if it works same for you.
Conekiller2 said:
For those of you having the issue with safestrap 3.71 not installing the recovery here is the way i was able to do it.
Reinstall the 3.72 recovery
boot into safestrap recovery
wipe rom slot
flash (install) desired jb rom via safestrap
wipe cache/dalvik
go back to main menu
reboot and select download
odin files from op
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setup as usual
install safestrap 3.71
it will show newer recovery
hit uninstall recovery
hit install recovery
done
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I'm going to stop this right now...
If you guys want to argue, take it to PM.
I will have a mod get involved if the hissy fits continue.
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Not flaming, not a "Hissy fit". Just making it known...
With latest version of SafeStrap this thread is pointless. Using Odin is no longer necessary.
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joe3681 said:
Not flaming, not a "Hissy fit". Just making it known...
With latest version of SafeStrap this thread is pointless. Using Odin is no longer necessary.
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So you're saying that I can use Odin to go from jellybean to KitKat and with the latest version of safestrap I can flash back to a jellybean Rom or restore a jellybean backup without the need of Odin?
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roloracer said:
So you're saying that I can use Odin to go from jellybean to KitKat and with the latest version of safestrap I can flash back to a jellybean Rom or restore a jellybean backup without the need of Odin?
Roloracer on XNote 7 Note3
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You would still need the ap and bl file from jb to go from kk down to jb. So yes Odin is still needed. The guy above you is clueless lol
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You would still need the ap and bl file from jb to go from kk down to jb. So yes Odin is still needed. The guy above you is clueless lol
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Thanks , I figured as much since we don't have an unlocked bootloader we can't just go back and forth just from recovery.
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Thank you @mutantblack for your post. It's a great help. Now only if I could actually download the "notefire" rom, I could do this
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Woe... What did I miss graydiggy? Haha
Glad some people found this method useful even though it's pretty easy to do so.
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Just people being people.
Anyways, OP, I suggest you change the title. This could confuse people to think you are talking about official KK.
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graydiggy said:
Just people being people.
Anyways, OP, I suggest you change the title. This could confuse people to think you are talking about official KK.
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Done. Hope that title is clear enough.
If I do this and install a jb rom will I then be able to restore from my back up with out bricking and also will I need to use Odin to flash mods or will I be back like I never installed a KK rom
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ryant100 said:
If I do this and install a jb rom will I then be able to restore from my back up with out bricking and also will I need to use Odin to flash mods or will I be back like I never installed a KK rom
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You can only do mods , flash and restore backups of the same android version, if you're in jb with safestrap then you use it to do all of those, if you're in KitKat now with the update for safestrap you can do the same, but you need the comingfromjb.zip to upgrade to KitKat, and this method to go back to jb. You can use Odin for any mods as long is the same android base.
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Ok I am on knoxraid 4.4.2 rom now just wondering if I use this to go back to jb rom that I won't have to use the Odin to flash mods
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Ok I am on knoxraid 4.4.2 rom now just wondering if I use this to go back to jb rom that I won't have to use the Odin to flash mods
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Well that depends on the mod, if is made in zip format then you use recovery in safestrap no matter what version of android you're using, I think only tar and pit files are flashed in Odin.
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Ya I know that basically what I'm asking Is if I use this to go back to jb will it be like I never installed a KK rom
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Ya I know that basically what I'm asking Is if I use this to go back to jb will it be like I never installed a KK rom
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That's right. You will be back to jb rom with SS but you won't be able to flash KK u less you use Odin again
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ryant100 said:
Ya I know that basically what I'm asking Is if I use this to go back to jb will it be like I never installed a KK rom
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Yes , the process is due to the fact that since we don't have an unlocked bootloader the different bootloader and files like modem and have to be done in Odin, that's why the two step process to go back and forth. But yes I just finally upgraded to kk, just setting up right now, to get safestrap added. I've had a bunch of previous devices and all got unlocked bootloaders so this was a learning process for myself too, but once you learn it, is easy going back and forth.
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Ok cool thanks for the info and I agree about locked bootloader first phone that doesn't have a unlock for it so just wanna sure I know everything before I do it and since knoxraid thread is closed and probably won't be updated anytime soon think it's time to go back to jb and has anyone tried this yet?
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Ok so I got up to step 11, wiped everything and then accidently rebooted. Now i cant use the steps to get into ss. what do I have to do? mj5 restore?
hipporun said:
Ok so I got up to step 11, wiped everything and then accidently rebooted. Now i cant use the steps to get into ss. what do I have to do? mj5 restore?
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you mean you rebooted and the SS doesn't even show up?
If not, then just start back from putting in download mode and odin back again. You should get back into safestrap.
I recently had my phone flashed to page plus with working 3g, and been talking with my dealer and they now have the 4g cards for page plus. In order to use them i need to be able take my phone basically back to stock and remove the flash to page plus from the phone. what is the best way to accomplish this is at all possible, could i just do an OTA update, or can i just download the stock firmware and flash it back using odin. Thanks
Medec5 said:
I recently had my phone flashed to page plus with working 3g, and been talking with my dealer and they now have the 4g cards for page plus. In order to use them i need to be able take my phone basically back to stock and remove the flash to page plus from the phone. what is the best way to accomplish this is at all possible, could i just do an OTA update, or can i just download the stock firmware and flash it back using odin. Thanks
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This is just a guess, but somewhat educated one. I would never take an OTA while running a modified ROM especially to try get back to a stock state. OTA are generally just patches not the whole system it most likely will cause major issues if not a soft or even worse a hard brick. I would go with the odin route for safety reasons but make sure you read all the directions and get the right images for your hardware model and maybe even the same baseband you were originally on before switching.
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Medec5 said:
I recently had my phone flashed to page plus with working 3g, and been talking with my dealer and they now have the 4g cards for page plus. In order to use them i need to be able take my phone basically back to stock and remove the flash to page plus from the phone. what is the best way to accomplish this is at all possible, could i just do an OTA update, or can i just download the stock firmware and flash it back using odin. Thanks
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Odin back to your the original firmware you were on before switching carries like the other person said. Your radio will be included in whatever full wipe Odin tar you use. How did you flash page plus? Did you just boot into download mode to do it?
jmpiv4 said:
This is just a guess, but somewhat educated one. I would never take an OTA while running a modified ROM especially to try get back to a stock state. OTA are generally just patches not the whole system it most likely will cause major issues if not a soft or even worse a hard brick. I would go with the odin route for safety reasons but make sure you read all the directions and get the right images for your hardware model and maybe even the same baseband you were originally on before switching.
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I'm not exactly the process that was used I believe he used oidin and a doner phone can someone point me towards the stock firmware for the verizon Galaxy s4 schi545 please ty
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Medec5 said:
I'm not exactly the process that was used I believe he used oidin and a doner phone can someone point me towards the stock firmware for the verizon Galaxy s4 schi545 please ty
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You have to flash firmware compatible with your bootloader/kernel. What was/is your firmware version? It is under build number in settings/more/about phone.
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Would that be my kernel? Or build?
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He said he used a flash to talk
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Medec5 said:
Would that be my kernel? Or build?
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Can you screen shot your about phone page?
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This is my phone settings
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This is my phone settings
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You are on MK2. The last three characters of your build number tells you what firmware you are running, the last three under baseband version tells you what modem you have. This thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172 was created for the NC5 wipe and no wipe Odin Tars but the poster was kind enough to include links to the MK2 tars as well. Make sure you click on where it says MK2 for your downloads and flash in Odin via the instructions in the post and you should be good. Backup whatever data you need as you are basically going to be factory reseting your phone to MK2 so if you need text messages/call logs/contacts/calendar stuff back it up cuz you're going to lose it.
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Awesome thank you so much
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