i had just purchased a Verizon galaxy s4 from ebay and found out that its rooted .. Its got the hyperdrive rls10.2 on it and now it says there is a new version 12 I downloaded it . Ive read many threads on here and still cant figure out how to install the new version. Baseband version is vruamdk and the build is vruame7 . can someone point me in the right direction on how to update the new rom .im assuming it has the files on it already to backup etc what I need ... any info would be helpful
thanks
torchdown2011 said:
i had just purchased a Verizon galaxy s4 from ebay and found out that its rooted .. Its got the hyperdrive rls10.2 on it and now it says there is a new version 12 I downloaded it . Ive read many threads on here and still cant figure out how to install the new version. Baseband version is vruamdk and the build is vruame7 . can someone point me in the right direction on how to update the new rom .im assuming it has the files on it already to backup etc what I need ... any info would be helpful
thanks
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I have deleted my stupidity
DO NOT update to MJ7. You are very lucky to have gotten an MDK phone. Read the Hyperdrive thread, I believe flashing instructions are in the first post. With an MDK phone you'll be able to flash any Verizon S4 ROM, including AOSP builds, if you so choose.
thunderbls said:
You would need to update your build to mj7 the newer version is based on 4.3 not 4.2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579278 and just to make sure your build is Me7 and the baseband says ...mdk?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758. For root afterwords
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Lol forget quick post for root... already included in first link... sorry lol
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yes build is me7 and base is mdk
torchdown2011 said:
yes build is me7 and base is mdk
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Leave your mdk base alone..you have a diamond. Just educate yourself
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spotmark said:
DO NOT update to MJ7. You are very lucky to have gotten an MDK phone. Read the Hyperdrive thread, I believe flashing instructions are in the first post. With an MDK phone you'll be able to flash any S4 ROM, including AOSP builds, if you so choose.
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is that the first page where says to
1. You MUST READ Through the Entire first page of the Thread
2.You MUST be ROOTED
3. You MUST have a custom recovery installed!
For Verizon Users
FOR MDK Unlocked Phones (TWRP/CWM)
1. Download latest Hyperdrive Rom version
2. Reboot into Recovery
3. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
4. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
5. Install Rom
6. Reboot (First Boot may take up to 10 mins)
7. Let Phone sit for 10 minutes
8. Reboot again
9 Enjoy!
As said DO NOT UPDATE. Read up on loki. Your phone is rare in that it still has the original software on it, its the only one that has an exploit to bypass the bootloader. If you update you could lose custom recovery forever.
thunderbls said:
You would need to update your build to mj7 the newer version is based on 4.3 not 4.2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579278 and just to make sure your build is Me7 and the baseband says ...mdk?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758. For root afterwords
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Lol forget quick post for root... already included in first link... sorry lol
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Thunderbls, please edit your post, so people don't mess up their phones.
Already done and appropriately annotated as well.
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Thunderbls, please edit your post, so other people don't take your advice.
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ok I wont update it . as you all can tell just a newbie trying to learn . all your input is thankful..
ive only had the phone for 2 months so real new to me
torchdown2011 said:
ok I wont update it . as you all can tell just a newbie trying to learn . all your input is thankful..
ive only had the phone for 2 months so real new to me
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Don't rush into anything and take the necessary time.
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I have deleted my stupidity
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torchdown2011 said:
ok I wont update it . as you all can tell just a newbie trying to learn . all your input is thankful..
ive only had the phone for 2 months so real new to me
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If your s4 is mdk turn off and boot to recovery by holding volume up and power...if its mdk and running hyperdrive you should already have custom recovery installed...if so you can run pretty much anything available...do some reading and learn up...post your recovery version here...it may not be up to date...older versions work well but don't always play nice with newer ROMs...if you need any help just ask...I myself as well as many others are more than willing to help...if you don't know ask...you don't wanna brick an mdk as chances are you won't find another one
mdk
decaturbob said:
Don't rush into anything and take the necessary time.
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sorry to keep being a bother TWRP/CWM) where would I find this on my phone and I got a private messege saying do this
For Verizon Users
FOR MDK Unlocked Phones (TWRP/CWM)
1. Download latest Hyperdrive Rom version
2. Reboot into Recovery
3. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
4. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
5. Install Rom
6. Reboot (First Boot may take up to 10 mins)
7. Let Phone sit for 10 minutes
8. Reboot again
9 Enjoy!
not sure if this would be the right thing to do any input back would be appreciated
thanks
jamesd1085 said:
If your s4 is mdk turn off and boot to recovery by holding volume up and power...if its mdk and running hyperdrive you should already have custom recovery installed...if so you can run pretty much anything available...do some reading and learn up...post your recovery version here...it may not be up to date...older versions work well but don't always play nice with newer ROMs...if you need any help just ask...I myself as well as many others are more than willing to help...if you don't know ask...you don't wanna brick an mdk as chances are you won't find another one
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how do I find out what recovery version I have??
torchdown2011 said:
how do I find out what recovery version I have??
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Install ROM Manager, from the market. When you open it, it will tell you what recovery you're on. Or just boot into recovery.
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Install ROM Manager, from the market. When you open it, it will tell you what recovery you're on. Or just boot into recovery.
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ok says its clockworkMod recovery 6.0.3.2 and says a newer version of 6.0.4.4 is available
torchdown2011 said:
ok says its clockworkMod recovery 6.0.3.2 and says a newer version of 6.0.4.4 is available
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Most likely the advanced reboot menu is active. Press and hold the power button. If there is a reboot to recovery, press it. If not, press reboot. If a new menu pops up, press recovery. If not. Power off. Now his the up volume button and press power until it starts up. Then let go of just the power button until some tiny blue writing shows up in the upper left. Then let go of the volume button and wait for the recovery to boot.
Then MAKE A BACKUP. Select that option and do it with the default settings.
Keep your phone plugged in.
Then install the V12 you downloaded. It's aroma so it will step you through.
And keep reading everything you can.
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brizey said:
Most likely the advanced reboot menu is active. Press and hold the power button. If there is a reboot to recovery, press it. If not, press reboot. If a new menu pops up, press recovery. If not. Power off. Now his the up volume button and press power until it starts up. Then let go of just the power button until some tiny blue writing shows up in the upper left. Then let go of the volume button and wait for the recovery to boot.
Then MAKE A BACKUP. Select that option and do it with the default settings.
Keep your phone plugged in.
Then install the V12 you downloaded. It's aroma so it will step you through.
And keep reading everything you can.
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I get this messege
error while making a backup image of system when trying to do the backup
torchdown2011 said:
I get this messege
error while making a backup image of system when trying to do the backup
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and now says memory full not able to receive messeges
in dire need of help
Welcome to the MDK master race!
Depending in which recovery you want to use CWM or Team Win. Most likely it has a recovery already installed, go to the power menu and pick recovery mode, you boot to the recovery.
You can update to the latest modem via the modem thread.
Rom build and baseband are different thinks when on the MDK version.
Like someone said here dont upgrade to any other version example MJ7.
The only thinkvyour ever going to need to upgrade to the latest greatest Rom/Android version is your recovery.
Educate yo self!!#
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Phillz Touch Base is the go to CWM for Verizon imho its in the Development Thread. You can update any recovery by just downloading the zip file and flashing it with the older one.
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I went to galaxys2root and did all the steps i needed to root my phone, i succesfully rooted my phone but after intalling ROM manager and tried to download new fonts, my phone turned off and hasnt turned on since then, it will still go into download mode by pressing volume up, down and the power button but thats it, i need help! :/
RocketRaccoon said:
I went to galaxys2root and did all the steps i needed to root my phone, i succesfully rooted my phone but after intalling ROM manager and tried to download new fonts, my phone turned off and hasnt turned on since then, it will still go into download mode by pressing volume up, down and the power button but thats it, i need help! :/
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There are 2 fails here. You went to Galaxys2root.com and then you used rom manager. niice.Just get into download mode and flash the stock firmware from the Dev forum
RocketRaccoon said:
I went to galaxys2root and did all the steps i needed to root my phone, i succesfully rooted my phone but after intalling ROM manager and tried to download new fonts, my phone turned off and hasnt turned on since then, it will still go into download mode by pressing volume up, down and the power button but thats it, i need help! :/
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I always wonder why people go there then come here for help when their phones get messed up.
Follow this guide..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659 flash back to stock first.
Then you can follow this guide to re-root and install CWM.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
Don't forget to hit the Thanks button on creepyncrawly's threads.
Lastly, don't ever go use gs2root and rommgr ever again.
BROKKANIC said:
I always wonder why people go there then come here for help when their phones get messed up.
Follow this guide..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1313659 flash back to stock first.
Then you can follow this guide to re-root and install CWM.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
Don't forget to hit the Thanks button on creepyncrawly's threads.
Lastly, don't ever go use gs2root and rommgr ever again.
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How do i flash back to stock? im a complete noob and dont know many things :/ i definitely wont go back to GS2root..
I am a noob too!
Hey guys like my buddy here I am a total noob. I used hiemdall suite to flash my kernel and get CWM...after a successful flash my phone is stuck at the triangle screen. I can get to CWM recovery screens and download mode what do i do next?!
mvmoti01 said:
Hey guys like my buddy here I am a total noob. I used hiemdall suite to flash my kernel and get CWM...after a successful flash my phone is stuck at the triangle screen. I can get to CWM recovery screens and download mode what do i do next?!
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Make your own thread and add more details like version
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RocketRaccoon said:
How do i flash back to stock? im a complete noob and dont know many things :/ i definitely wont go back to GS2root..
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Read the thread. Read the first post over and over until you know what you are doing
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122ninjas said:
Make your own thread and add more details like version
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Read the thread. Read the first post over and over until you know what you are doing
Sent from my SGH-I777
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kay, im trying to fix it now, thanks for all the help
RocketRaccoon said:
How do i flash back to stock? im a complete noob and dont know many things :/ i definitely wont go back to GS2root..
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Click on the link I posted and follow instructions. Then click on the second link and follow those instructions.
BROKKANIC said:
I always wonder why people go there then come here for help when their phones get messed up.
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I wonder the same thing. It's like, why not just come here first? Someone should hack the Site and just stick a link to here on the Site. Save a lot of headaches for everyone.
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Click on the link I posted and follow instructions. Then click on the second link and follow those instructions.
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I did everything that it says to do on here..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18608050&postcount=6
after that the triangle went away but it sent me to the android system recovery 3e, it gives me the option to reboot and ive tried that but it stays at the screen where it just says SAMSUNG GALAXY SII and doesnt do anything else, i try to go into download mode again and it sends me to the android system recovery 3e again with the other options being: 1)apply update from sdcard 2)wipe data/factory reset 3)wipe cache partition. i clicked on the wipe data/factory reset too and nothing happened. what do i do?
RocketRaccoon said:
I did everything that it says to do on here..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18608050&postcount=6
after that the triangle went away but it sent me to the android system recovery 3e, it gives me the option to reboot and ive tried that but it stays at the screen where it just says SAMSUNG GALAXY SII and doesnt do anything else, i try to go into download mode again and it sends me to the android system recovery 3e again with the other options being: 1)apply update from sdcard 2)wipe data/factory reset 3)wipe cache partition. i clicked on the wipe data/factory reset too and nothing happened. what do i do?
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Wipe data/factory reset is the correct next step. Select that line using the vol buttons, then press the power button. You will see text appear that confirms the wipe was completed. Then your phone should boot.
Next go to the second guide that BROKKANIC posted for you (first link in my signature) and follow the steps. Feel free to ask if there is something you don't understand.
creepyncrawly said:
Wipe data/factory reset is the correct next step. Select that line using the vol buttons, then press the power button. You will see text appear that confirms the wipe was completed. Then your phone should boot.
Next go to the second guide that BROKKANIC posted for you (first link in my signature) and follow the steps. Feel free to ask if there is something you don't understand.
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i did as you said and it still only stays at the SAMSUNG GALAXY SII screen and does nothing, ive waited for hours and it only stays there
Guessing you didn't read this..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824419
RocketRaccoon said:
I went to galaxys2root and did all the steps i needed to root my phone, i succesfully rooted my phone but after intalling ROM manager and tried to download new fonts, my phone turned off and hasnt turned on since then, it will still go into download mode by pressing volume up, down and the power button but thats it, i need help! :/
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What do you mean tried to download new fonts? I'm not familiar with that program, but to get you going, we need to figure out what got damaged. Please explain as much as possible.
creepyncrawly said:
What do you mean tried to download new fonts? I'm not familiar with that program, but to get you going, we need to figure out what got damaged. Please explain as much as possible.
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I got the phone to work, im back on gingerbread, is it fine if i update the software via samsung kies to start running on ICS again?
RocketRaccoon said:
I got the phone to work, im back on gingerbread, is it fine if i update the software via samsung kies to start running on ICS again?
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I would personally suggest against that. Just use odin to flash a gb custom kernel. Then flash one of the better ICS firmwares we have available in the development forum.
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RocketRaccoon said:
I got the phone to work, im back on gingerbread, is it fine if i update the software via samsung kies to start running on ICS again?
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That's your call, of course. I'd recommend against it. If you really want stock ICS I'd at least install stock plus root, and install a custom and known safe kernel. See this thread in development.
Or, install the custom firmware of your choice from the forums here. For a popular stock ICS rom, there is Semi by AJ Newkirk.
creepyncrawly said:
That's your call, of course. I'd recommend against it. If you really want stock ICS I'd at least install stock plus root, and install a custom and known safe kernel. See this thread in development.
Or, install the custom firmware of your choice from the forums here. For a popular stock ICS rom, there is Semi by AJ Newkirk.
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See, thats where i get stuck, how do i install different ROMs and kernels? thats what i was trying to do before and i messed up my phone. i dont want the same thing to repeat again, im not even sure if im still rooted?
RocketRaccoon said:
See, thats where i get stuck, how do i install different ROMs and kernels? thats what i was trying to do before and i messed up my phone. i dont want the same thing to repeat again, im not even sure if im still rooted?
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Get into cwm and flash the zip factory reset and booot
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RocketRaccoon said:
See, thats where i get stuck, how do i install different ROMs and kernels? thats what i was trying to do before and i messed up my phone. i dont want the same thing to repeat again, im not even sure if im still rooted?
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Click and read the second link I posted in my reply or the first link in creepys signature.
Hey all i accidentally hit the OTA update "OK" button when it popped up on my screen. I've been deferring it for the past few months but my finger slipped and hit the "OK" instead of the "defer" and choosing a date to ask again.
I have a looping "Teamwin" logo and it keeps looping.. Cant seem to do anything. I've taken out the battery and then start it up but it still does the same thing.
Any advice, step by step to get out of this loop?
Thanks!
David
you can not OTA update with a custom recovery...time for a date with Odin.
Historical coodsen
droidstyle said:
you can not OTA update with a custom recovery...time for a date with Odin.
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Would you care to give me a link to do this with a note 2, droidstyle?
yep click the link in my sig...refer to section 1b. you can probably get away with using root66 so you do not have to reroot and unlock BL.
Also when you get back up and running I would recommend freezing SDM1.0 apk with a App such as Titanium back up pro and you will no longer get prompted for OTA updates.
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hold on a sec, can you boot into recovery? If so you can probably wipe data and re flash the rom you were on.
droidstyle said:
yep click the link in my sig...refer to section 1b. you can probably get away with using root66 so you do not have to reroot and unlock BL.
Also when you get back up and running I would recommend freezing SDM1.0 apk with a App such as Titanium back up pro and you will no longer get prompted for OTA updates.
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hold on a sec, can you boot into recovery? If so you can probably wipe data and re flash the rom you were on.
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Whats the key combo to see if i can boot into recovery and ill try it
droidstyle said:
yep click the link in my sig...refer to section 1b. you can probably get away with using root66 so you do not have to reroot and unlock BL.
Also when you get back up and running I would recommend freezing SDM1.0 apk with a App such as Titanium back up pro and you will no longer get prompted for OTA updates.
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hold on a sec, can you boot into recovery? If so you can probably wipe data and re flash the rom you were on.
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I just did the Power+home button+volume up and i get a "WARNING!!!!"
a custom os can cause critical problems......
If you want to download a custom OS, etc etc..
stealthrt said:
I just did the Power+home button+volume up and i get a "WARNING!!!!"
a custom os can cause critical problems......
If you want to download a custom OS, etc etc..
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That's download mode...pull battery and start over.
pwer+home+volume down gets you into recovery.
droidstyle said:
That's download mode...pull battery and start over.
pwer+home+volume down gets you into recovery.
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Well i just started flashing in odin.... will update when its done.
Doesnt look like obin did anything. after it finished it just rebooted and i still have the teamwin loop.
stealthrt said:
Doesnt look like obin did anything. after it finished it just rebooted and i still have the teamwin loop.
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And doing the volume down+home+power sends me to the same screen (WARNING!!!... custom os.. etc etc)
Any other advice?
stealthrt said:
Any other advice?
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he accidentally told you to hit the same button combo. its volume UP home and power. probably still wont boot into recovery though
B_I_N_G_E said:
he accidentally told you to hit the same button combo. its volume UP home and power. probably still wont boot into recovery though
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Yeah it still does the same teamwin loop doing it that way.
What else can i try?
stealthrt said:
Yeah it still does the same teamwin loop doing it that way.
I tried again to flash and it still is at the loop after a restart...
and also...
What else can i try?
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did you have the right pda file? for instance was your phone updated to vrall4 or vramc3 and you chose the vraljb file?
B_I_N_G_E said:
did you have the right pda file? for instance was your phone updated to vrall4 or vramc3 and you chose the vraljb file?
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ive only tried the root66 rom.
stealthrt said:
ive only tried the root66 rom.
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if you had an updated firmware then that file wouldnt work for you. i also noticed though you put that file in the bootloader field instead of the pda field when you tried flashing it one of those times. that may have been a bad thing. you could try to flash the other file marked vramc from that thread.
B_I_N_G_E said:
if you had an updated firmware then that file wouldnt work for you. i also noticed though you put that file in the bootloader field instead of the pda field when you tried flashing it one of those times. that may have been a bad thing. you could try to flash the other file marked vramc from that thread.
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Alright i flashed the bootloader and all seems to be fine. I got 2 tutorials mixed up so i though one was using bootloader as the ROM.
All is good now thanks droidstyle and B_I_N_G_E.
B_I_N_G_E said:
if you had an updated firmware then that file wouldnt work for you. i also noticed though you put that file in the bootloader field instead of the pda field when you tried flashing it one of those times. that may have been a bad thing. you could try to flash the other file marked vramc from that thread.
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root66 works on all devices with the current firmware since it does not contain a bootloader, recovery, or wipe data. Sometimes it will cause a bootloop which all that is needed is to wipe data in recovery.
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stealthrt said:
Doesnt look like obin did anything. after it finished it just rebooted and i still have the teamwin loop.
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you need to boot into recovery and wipe data...if you can get into recovery the a full odin package will need to be flashed such as stock VRAMC3. However it looks like you figured it out.
I recently rooted my s4, hoping that I could put kitkat on it. I found that I couldn't just flash a rom with rom manager, so I installed safestrap, and I put 10.2 and a 11 nightly onto my internal storage. I flashed one of them (idiot me forgot which), and I rebooted. Now, my phone will show "samsung custom" and it will go to a screen that says "safestrap disabled." I can either click "recovery" or "continue." Recovery just brings me to the safestrap menu, but continue brings me to a blue (maybe aquamarine) colored screen that has static green lines and sifting/disappearing pink lines. Please help, I'm really worried I bricked my phone in my idiocy.
EDIT: So now, no matter what, it gets stuck at the "samsung custom" screen. If boot into recovery, It goes to a Verizon unauthorized software page. Is my phone bricked?
Yes...you didn't research at all. Countless threads on this issue.
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Did you install the ROM in the stock location in safe strap? You have to Odin it back to stock
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Barnanator said:
I recently rooted my s4, hoping that I could put kitkat on it. I found that I couldn't just flash a rom with rom manager, so I installed safestrap, and I put 10.2 and a 11 nightly onto my internal storage. I flashed one of them (idiot me forgot which), and I rebooted. Now, my phone will show "samsung custom" and it will go to a screen that says "safestrap disabled." I can either click "recovery" or "continue." Recovery just brings me to the safestrap menu, but continue brings me to a blue (maybe aquamarine) colored screen that has static green lines and sifting/disappearing pink lines. Please help, I'm really worried I bricked my phone in my idiocy.
EDIT: So now, no matter what, it gets stuck at the "samsung custom" screen. If boot into recovery, It goes to a Verizon unauthorized software page. Is my phone bricked?
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Wow..OK..
Did you make a backup of your stock ROM first?? And also where did you install these ROMs into... A ROM slot or the stock slot???
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Barnanator said:
I recently rooted my s4, hoping that I could put kitkat on it. I found that I couldn't just flash a rom with rom manager, so I installed safestrap, and I put 10.2 and a 11 nightly onto my internal storage. I flashed one of them (idiot me forgot which), and I rebooted. Now, my phone will show "samsung custom" and it will go to a screen that says "safestrap disabled." I can either click "recovery" or "continue." Recovery just brings me to the safestrap menu, but continue brings me to a blue (maybe aquamarine) colored screen that has static green lines and sifting/disappearing pink lines. Please help, I'm really worried I bricked my phone in my idiocy.
EDIT: So now, no matter what, it gets stuck at the "samsung custom" screen. If boot into recovery, It goes to a Verizon unauthorized software page. Is my phone bricked?
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No. It is not bricked. Why on earth would you try to install a CM ROM on a Safestrap phone?
LoL no aosp ROMs for you. You can get it back though
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Mistertac said:
LoL no aosp ROMs for you. You can get it back though
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How do I fix it?
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How do I fix it?
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What build were you on? Odin a matching full wipe tar
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douger1957 said:
No. It is not bricked. Why on earth would you try to install a CM ROM on a Safestrap phone?
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I didn't do enough research.
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I didn't do enough research.
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So you installed that ROM onto to safe stock side in safestrap? I'm thinking you did.. But just wondering. And did you make a backup before you did anything? Safe strap is designed to be really safe... And if u do install anything to the stock slot you need to be extra careful and make sure you have a backup. Like josh said.. Probably the best bet now is to just Odin the stock firmware back on that phone. Not really hard just look in the development section you'll see ODIN
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decaturbob said:
Yes...you didn't research at all. Countless threads on this issue.
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I'd appreciate if you could point me in the direction of one of those threads.
joshm.1219 said:
What build were you on? Odin a matching full wipe tar
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Could you perchance tell me how to do that
Barnanator said:
I'd appreciate if you could point me in the direction of one of those threads.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448726
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
Most of the ROM developers have fairly explicit instructions on what the requirements are for their ROMs. Others take the approach that you should do some homework before you do something that will potentially turn your $600 phone into a paperweight.
At any rate, you're not the first nor will you be the last. Live and learn.
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Barnanator said:
Could you perchance tell me how to do that
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Do you know what build you were on? Go to Settings>About Phone. Scroll to the build information. We need the last three characters of that build - two letters and a number that start with a "M."
douger1957 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448726
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
Most of the ROM developers have fairly explicit instructions on what the requirements are for their ROMs. Others take the approach that you should do some homework before you do something that will potentially turn your $600 phone into a paperweight.
At any rate, you're not the first nor will you be the last. Live and learn.
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Do you know what build you were on? Go to Settings>About Phone. Scroll to the build information. We need the last three characters of that build - two letters and a number that start with a "M."
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I think something like me7
Barnanator said:
I think something like me7
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Follow the directions. I can't hold your hand because I've never done it. I have just a little experience with ODIN. There's another thread in the development forum that tells you how to do it for the MK2 base. There's a bit more detail on the directions. You can try the MK2 .tar file but the instructions say that might not work.
That will take your phone back to the way it was when it came out of the box. I'd strongly suggest you leave it like that until you've done your homework.
Here's a hint to help you out. Most everything you might need to know is on the first page of each forum. All of the latest and greatest information will be there, including the bugs and the workarounds.
Barnanator said:
I'd appreciate if you could point me in the direction of one of those threads.
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this forum is loaded with helpful threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general
Eh.... things have changed with the S4, well for me. I was able to root and unlock the bootstap on my S3, but from what I've read the bootloader for the S4 is still locked. So I tried to get the SafeStrap working and I can get to the config screen and the logo, but when I try and load a ROM and boot into it, the screen goes black and doesn't load anything.
I tried to go back to the stock ROM, but it won't load that one either. Is there a process to reimage the phone and get it back to stock? I tried to do the Volume Up/Home/Power at the same time, but it takes me to SafeStrap. Under the wipe and Advance Wipe options, there are settings to wipe, is this where it should be done? Any other options like Odin? Used to what I did with my S3. Is there a process to remove SafeStrap and get back to stock to start from scratch?
Thanks for the help!
Found Odin, going to try that and see where that gets me. Anyone experienced the issue with the screen going blank while using SafeStrap by chance?
minigts said:
Eh.... things have changed with the S4, well for me. I was able to root and unlock the bootstap on my S3, but from what I've read the bootloader for the S4 is still locked. So I tried to get the SafeStrap working and I can get to the config screen and the logo, but when I try and load a ROM and boot into it, the screen goes black and doesn't load anything.
I tried to go back to the stock ROM, but it won't load that one either. Is there a process to reimage the phone and get it back to stock? I tried to do the Volume Up/Home/Power at the same time, but it takes me to SafeStrap. Under the wipe and Advance Wipe options, there are settings to wipe, is this where it should be done? Any other options like Odin? Used to what I did with my S3. Is there a process to remove SafeStrap and get back to stock to start from scratch?
Thanks for the help!
Found Odin, going to try that and see where that gets me. Anyone experienced the issue with the screen going blank while using SafeStrap by chance?
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YAY!! Fixed it. Followed this link, http://androidcentral.us/2013/09/how-to-fix-firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-on-kies/
Had to get the latest firmware, so not sure what this means for me getting root. But if the bootloader is still locked, I may just hold off on flashing an image or I may try again later.
minigts said:
YAY!! Fixed it. Followed this link, http://androidcentral.us/2013/09/how-to-fix-firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-on-kies/
Had to get the latest firmware, so not sure what this means for me getting root. But if the bootloader is still locked, I may just hold off on flashing an image or I may try again later.
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You can still safely root your phone using saferoot, then install SafeStrap. You may have just tried flashing a non SafeStrap compatible ROM the first time.
I wouldn't take the KitKat ota just yet either since root and SafeStrap are not guaranteed.
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Look here... This thread will have all the links you'll need in the op
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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minigts said:
YAY!! Fixed it. Followed this link, http://androidcentral.us/2013/09/how-to-fix-firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-on-kies/
Had to get the latest firmware, so not sure what this means for me getting root. But if the bootloader is still locked, I may just hold off on flashing an image or I may try again later.
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read these threads for starters
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48683964
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579278
Mistertac said:
You can still safely root your phone using saferoot, then install SafeStrap. You may have just tried flashing a non SafeStrap compatible ROM the first time.
I wouldn't take the KitKat ota just yet either since root and SafeStrap are not guaranteed.
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Look here... This thread will have all the links you'll need in the op
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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Well I think the issue is one, I was used to the way I did the S3 and I hadn't done it in a while. I also rooted my phone another way than the first step in the process I found on the forums, so I didn't follow THAT process step for step. I do plan to try it again since the phone is sorta a square one right now, just maybe on a weekend when I don't need it the next day.
Thanks again for replying!
decaturbob said:
read these threads for starters
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48683964
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579278
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I will definitely read through these links, thank you very much for replying!
Very appreciative for this forum and the knowledge and support within it.
**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
1. Join the G+ community using the same Google account as you're using for Play on your phone/tablet Here.
2. Sign up to receive the BETA versions from Play Here.
- Use the link provided after sign-up to download the app.
**Caution!** The process below is only for the G900T T-Mobile S5 Variant. Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick!
Download:
- G900T_OB1_Stock_Rooted_ROM
- G900T_OB1_Stock_DeOdexed_ROM
Set screen timeout to 10 mins before beginning!
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and use default "Reboot" setting.
6. Last, press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash .
The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition. Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the T-Mobile splash screen for about 1 -2 minutes (10 - 15 mins for the DeOdexed version) before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Optional - Enable Native Tethering:
- G900T_OB1_TetherAddOn (Flash using FlashFire's "Flash Zip or OTA" option).
Notes:
1. This process will not affect your knox warranty flag.
2. The above process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OB1. No need to wipe prior to flashing!
3. If you are currently unrooted and on a non-"Towelroot-able" firmware version you must first a)downgrade to G900TUVU1ANE5 using Odin(perform a factory data reset from recovery after flashing), b)root using Towelroot, then continue with the above process.
Anyone confirmed this for the G900T with pictures and all? If it works, I'll give it an update to the compilation thread.
? Did any one try this
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Can i just flash this on twrp ...
esema1o said:
? Did any one try this
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Can i just flash this on twrp ...
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You can but the whole point is to not use TWRP because it trips your warranty flag.
I just tried this and KNOX has not been tripped. Once my phone has completed the update I'll upload some screenshots.
EDIT:
I apologize for not providing links but I'm below the 10 post threshold.
Mods, I'm just trying to contribute but understand if you need to edit this.
Hope this is enough, if you'd like more please let me know.
ODIN Screen
i.imgur .com/9mu0GlN.jpg
Root Checker
i.imgur .com/abBP0HG.png
november84 said:
I just tried this and KNOX has not been tripped. Once my phone has completed the update I'll upload some screenshots.
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Nice! Thanks for confirming!
Is there any way of flashing through Odin to go back to KitKat? Just being cautious. If this works great than thanks for all the hard work. Been waiting for this.
Jjday7 said:
Is there any way of flashing through Odin to go back to KitKat? Just being cautious. If this works great than thanks for all the hard work. Been waiting for this.
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I just went back to KitKat today from stock G900T OTA update. I googled "downgrade galaxy s5 lollipop to kitkat" and the 1st option was a tutorial from AndroidCentral titled "TUTORIAL: Downgrade Samsung Galaxy S5 from 5.0 to 4.4 KitKat."
I successfully downgraded to 4.4.2 after 2 reboots and running "wipe data/factory reset". From there I followed the steps in OP for rooted 5.0 Lollipop.
november84 said:
I just went back to KitKat today from stock G900T OTA update. I googled "downgrade galaxy s5 lollipop to kitkat" and the 1st option was a tutorial from AndroidCentral titled "TUTORIAL: Downgrade Samsung Galaxy S5 from 5.0 to 4.4 KitKat."
I successfully downgraded to 4.4.2 after 2 reboots and running "wipe data/factory reset". From there I followed the steps in OP for rooted 5.0 Lollipop.
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I'm gonna have to give this a try and see how it goes. I just have to get mobile Odin first. Thanks for letting me know.
I too will be giving this a shot.
Just waiting on the download now
so supper use will work ok been in other post they claim super su was giving them problems.?????
getting error message can't open package when it reboots and goes to the mobile odin screen. This happens after it tries to flash the package. Anybody have any ideas why? I have tried three times.
a bit late for me as i tripped knox but glad this worked out.
1iwilly said:
so supper use will work ok been in other post they claim super su was giving them problems.?????
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People previously attempted this method by using the inject SuperSU option in MobileOdin. The problem is MobileOdin uses SuperSU v1.94 which is incompatible with 5.0.
Users are now instructed in the OP to untick the inject SuperSU option. Instead the ROM is pre-rooted with SuperSU v2.46.
Worked flawlessly, thanks muniz!
G900T_OB1_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM
can i just flash this on twrp i wanna test stock lilpop plz any help idont care albout warrantys ijust wanna test the stock rom
G900T_OB1_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM
Does this erase anything?
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Does this erase anything?
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no, erases nothing, just like a normal OTA update,
I should say thank you to the OP, it worked for me,
only trouble I had was with Mobile Odin- had to switch to Dalvik for it to work
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Does this erase anything?
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I actually intended to include in the instructions to check "wipe data and cache" and "wipe dalvik." But I have not seen anyone report any issues that may stem from not doing so.
Thanks muniz_ri!!!
Work great. I didn't have to wipe cache or dalvik cache.