Guys I am in dire need of some help. I have a VZW GS4 i545 and I flashed the new 'merged' version of PHilz touch for the GS4 only to find out it is non-Loki'd so now I am getting the error message "Software not authorized by Verizon".
I know I need to use Odin to get back but I don't know how to use it to replace the boot loader.
Can someone please tell me or point me to a step-by-step?
I've Googled this many different ways but I can't seem to find what I need.
Please help.
ktraub said:
Guys I am in dire need of some help. I have a VZW GS4 i545 and I flashed the new 'merged' version of PHilz touch for the GS4 only to find out it is non-Loki'd so now I am getting the error message "Software not authorized by Verizon".
I know I need to use Odin to get back but I don't know how to use it to replace the boot loader.
Can someone please tell me or point me to a step-by-step?
I've Googled this many different ways but I can't seem to find what I need.
Please help.
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Just flash the no wipe mdk tar...you don't just flash bootloaders... It will replace recovery image which is what you need...you will have to re-flash a loki'd image after
jamesd1085 said:
Just flash the no wipe mdk tar...you don't just flash bootloaders... It will replace recovery image which is what you need...you will have to re-flash a loki'd image after
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Jamesd1085, thanks for the reply.
But, how do I flash with the " Software not authorized by Verizon" message up?
I don't know how to get the phone back into download mode with that message up.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
ktraub said:
Jamesd1085, thanks for the reply.
But, how do I flash with the " Software not authorized by Verizon" message up?
I don't know how to get the phone back into download mode with that message up.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
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Pull the battery then try to get into download mode again. Here's a thread with a guide. Make sure you get the mdk file and not another one as you'd end locking your phone up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
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ktraub said:
Jamesd1085, thanks for the reply.
But, how do I flash with the " Software not authorized by Verizon" message up?
I don't know how to get the phone back into download mode with that message up.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
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To turn it off pull battery... After that you can boot into download mode by holding volume down and power button...after that you can flash via odin
Mistertac said:
Pull the battery then try to get into download mode again. Here's a thread with a guide. Make sure you get the mdk file and not another one as you'd end locking your phone up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
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Mistertac, thanks for the response. I pulled the battery and the phone booted into my custom ROM HyperDrive RLS 14, and I still have root.
I think I may have just hosed my recovery. While I'm waiting for the no wipe mdk to download (another 2 hours), is there nay way to just flash the recovery?
Your help is greatly appreciated.
ktraub said:
Mistertac, thanks for the response. I pulled the battery and the phone booted into my custom ROM HyperDrive RLS 14, and I still have root.
I think I may have just hosed my recovery. While I'm waiting for the no wipe mdk to download (another 2 hours), is there nay way to just flash the recovery?
Your help is greatly appreciated.
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Well you can easily re install your recovery of choice still. Either with goo or rom manager.
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Mistertac said:
Well you can easily re install your recovery of choice still. Either with goo or rom manager.
Sent From My Verizon S4
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Mistertac, thank you very much!
I installed Goo manager and then used it to install TWRP.
The I rebooted to recovery and flashed the correct (loki'd) version of Philztouch.
Thank you again. I really appreciate it.
-Kev
ktraub said:
Mistertac, thank you very much!
I installed Goo manager and then used it to install TWRP.
The I rebooted to recovery and flashed the correct (loki'd) version of Philztouch.
Thank you again. I really appreciate it.
-Kev
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Glad we could help. And even better that you flashed the Loki'd version of Philz or you'd be using Odin after all lol
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Mistertac are you familiar with philz touch?...jw because last week I installed it and loved the ui and extra features but it wouldn't allow me to flash anything...I ended up having to use ROM toolbox to flash cwm touch 6.0.4.4...any Ideas...everybody seems to swear by Philz touch and I would rather use it...I tried toggling Loki support on and off it wouldn't flash regardless of settings
jamesd1085 said:
Mistertac are you familiar with philz touch?...jw because last week I installed it and loved the ui and extra features but it wouldn't allow me to flash anything...I ended up having to use ROM toolbox to flash cwm touch 6.0.4.4...any Ideas...everybody seems to swear by Philz touch and I would rather use it...I tried toggling Loki support on and off it wouldn't flash regardless of settings
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Yes I use Philz. Are you flashing our device specific Philz zip or the unified jflte zip? Because some were having problems with the unified one
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Mistertac said:
Yes I use Philz. Are you flashing our device specific Philz zip or the unified jflte zip? Because some were having problems with the unified one
Sent From My Verizon S4
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Dunno...lol...I downloaded it from the philz touch op for jfltevzw...but I will have to look again...it was most recent version but I didn't see anything about a unified version...thanks for the heads up
jamesd1085 said:
Dunno...lol...I downloaded it from the philz touch op for jfltevzw...but I will have to look again...it was most recent version but I didn't see anything about a unified version...thanks for the heads up
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Yea I'd grab the latest one from here..
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/jfltevzw
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Mistertac said:
Yea I'd grab the latest one from here..
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/jfltevzw
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Yeah I had the previous build from here...maybe just a fluke...Lil...I will try the new version...thanks
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I want to cut it to the chase, but I am going to attach a video too because this may help!
I had safe strap installed on my i545 Verizon Galaxy S4 on Me7 and I installed several different roms with no problem. Today, I was rocking the eclipse rom, but decided that I wanted to return to the hyperdrive rom that I had yesterday.
I know the Rom works because i had the exact ZIP file flashed and working yesterday...
But now I flashed it and then the module files and when I reboot it stays on the samsung boot logo and will not show safetrap... its just stuck there...
I don't care what it is I need to do, even if I lose safe trap or root, I want my phone fixed. But I'd love to keep it if possible
Im freaking out but I can go into download mode and some weird blue recovery mode if I hit Volume down + power or Volume up + power.
What are my options?
Thank you so much!
Have you tried a battery pull?
lazer9 said:
Have you tried a battery pull?
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Yes of course, that does nothing Can I just reinstall the stock firmware with odin?
dannyboy42670 said:
Yes of course, that does nothing Can I just reinstall the stock firmware with odin?
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Yes, I would try this --->> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
Pick your appropriate build.
Then if all goes well, you can re-install safestrap and see if your ROM slots are still viable.
lazer9 said:
Yes, I would try this --->> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
Pick your appropriate build.
Then if all goes well, you can re-install safestrap and see if your ROM slots are still viable.
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Thanks for the quick replies! I will try that now I really hope I didnt do any permanent damage. I thought that safe trap does not touch anything that will harm the device?
dannyboy42670 said:
Thanks for the quick replies! I will try that now I really hope I didnt do any permanent damage. I thought that safe trap does not touch anything that will harm the device?
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It shouldn't have. Unless you may have accidentally tried to install a rom to the SAFE (Stock) side and something went wrong.
lazer9 said:
It shouldn't have. Unless you may have accidentally tried to install a rom to the SAFE (Stock) side and something went wrong.
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If that is the case, will I still be able to fix with odin? I'm downloading the firmware file now
dannyboy42670 said:
If that is the case, will I still be able to fix with odin? I'm downloading the firmware file now
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If you can get into download mode then Odin should fix you up.
You are on mdk? hence the "blue recovery" .
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Addiso said:
You are on mdk? hence the "blue recovery" .
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I learn something new every day!
UPDATE: I have successful fixed my issue by going into download mode and re-flashing stock ME7.
I have no idea what my issue was but currently have HyperDrive running again! All is well thank you so much everyone! :fingers-crossed:
Cheers from Boston!
dannyboy42670 said:
I learn something new every day!
UPDATE: I have successful fixed my issue by going into download mode and re-flashing stock ME7.
I have no idea what my issue was but currently have HyperDrive running again! All is well thank you so much everyone! :fingers-crossed:
Cheers from Boston!
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Glad to here you got it sorted! :highfive:
xxx
Hey All,
Pretty much a noob here.
I rooted my phone recently, then tried installing TWRP via GooMananger, but upon reboot, it sends me into the "Downloading... Do not turn off target" screen instead of TWRP. Any reboot returns me to this screen so Im assuming I've screwed the recovery mode. Is there a way to restore this? I was running MJ7 if thats important.
If you need more details let me know.
Thanks in advance!
Scratch that, found this shortly after panicking:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568780
Just had to do a power, volume down, home reboot and select "cancel" to get back. However, Im still not able to install TWRP even after trying again. Based on some reading, it looks like this might not be possible still on MJ7. Is that true, or is there a different way to install a custom recovery on MJ7?
Thanks!
Tim
BillyCole said:
Hey All,
Pretty much a noob here.
I rooted my phone recently, then tried installing TWRP via GooMananger, but upon reboot, it sends me into the "Downloading... Do not turn off target" screen instead of TWRP. Any reboot returns me to this screen so Im assuming I've screwed the recovery mode. Is there a way to restore this? I was running MJ7 if thats important.
If you need more details let me know.
Thanks in advance!
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Ok first off there currently is no custom recovery for the galaxy s4 running MJ7 only those on MDK can get a custom recovery. The MJ7 release is fairly new and only has root available.
Mtsprite said:
Ok first off there currently is no custom recovery for the galaxy s4 running MJ7 only those on MDK can get a custom recovery. The MJ7 release is fairly new and only has root available.
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Ok, so given that, it's safe to assume that there's currently no way to flash a custom ROM to it?
Thanks for the help, even just having this info is extremely helpful!
BillyCole said:
Ok, so given that, it's safe to assume that there's currently no way to flash a custom ROM to it?
Thanks for the help, even just having this info is extremely helpful!
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As of right now there is no custom recovery for MJ7, so no custom ROMs. But Safestrap is close. Keep an eye on that thread.
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Hello,
I am new to installing a recovery on my new Verizon galaxy s4. I am rooted and have downloaded the rom manager app and have tried to install this from the app and it says that it is successful but when I choose boot into recovery it looks like it is just booting into the stock Samsung recovery. I tried to do this with the recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.7-jfltevzw_loki_doki zip file but I get an signed error. if there is anyone that could help me out that would be greatly appreciated.
CraigSav said:
Hello,
I am new to installing a recovery on my new Verizon galaxy s4. I am rooted and have downloaded the rom manager app and have tried to install this from the app and it says that it is successful but when I choose boot into recovery it looks like it is just booting into the stock Samsung recovery. I tried to do this with the recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.7-jfltevzw_loki_doki zip file but I get an signed error. if there is anyone that could help me out that would be greatly appreciated.
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If your build number is anything other than MDK, you can't install a custom recovery to your phone. Your ONLY option is Safestrap.
It would probably be a good idea to do some research. This thread is a very good place to start. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
riker147 said:
If your build number is anything other than MDK, you can't install a custom recovery to your phone. Your ONLY option is Safestrap.
It would probably be a good idea to do some research. This thread is a very good place to start. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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Thank you for the help just took a look and sure enough I am on the VRUEMK2 build. I will take a look at the thread and start some research. thank you again for the quick response!
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Turns out CMW 6.0.4.7 will not flash to this device - solution was to use the app "Flashify" from the play store which simply and easily installed TWRP
Thanks joshm.1219!
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I am at a complete loss for a fix. Short story is: I wasn't receiving any MMS, so I finally decided to ODIN back to stock and used this method so I could keep my data. Here's what happened next:
- ODIN passed but I couldn't get past the Verizon logo
- Tried several suggested fixes but the last resort one worked; I wiped data & factory reset (thus defeating the purpose of the no-wipe ODIN... w/e)
- Everything loads fine, TouchWiz works but I get a Factory Mode popup and can't lock my screen. (still can't lock my phone even now but will use this method if I think I'm stuck with TouchWiz)
- I use this method to unlock bootloader and root - root confirmed.
- Try to install CWM recovery or TWRP (btw, where the hell did GooManager go and why is it so hard to find now) and they say successful but I simply can't boot into them, just keep getting the factory recovery screen which won't let me flash any roms or any non-signed .zips
- MMS Still doesn't work!
- I call VZW in desperation and somehow they magically reset my account services and MMS works again! (I probably could have done this in the first place and not lost my ROM/Data and sanity if I'd known)
I have looked high and low for a solution but have found none. I also have been unable to find a REGULAR stock MDK file to flash on this phone - I can only find the NO-WIPE version which doesn't even allow you to keep your data. I'm confused and frustrated and would love some active help, I just can't find the right threads/posts/ect.
Thank you kindly for any advice.. I love my S4 and have been using PA, PAC, CM and other ROMS since the day I got it - I need that back! TouchWiz is just... I just don't like it.
Try this one.
http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.p...Galaxy S4 (Verizon) (SCH-I545)/Stock ROMs/TAR
FernBch said:
Try this one.
link
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Thanks for the original stock.. sadly I am still ending up with the Android System Recovery and despite installing CWM Recovery, I just can't get to it. I also still get the ridiculous Factory Mode popup.
Any ideas? I'm so sad :'(
From off it's either home+volume down+power or home+volume up+power. One boots into stock recovery the other will boot into CWM.
Hold all three until you see some small blue text in the upper left of the screen.
FernBch said:
From off it's either home+volume down+power or home+volume up+power. One boots into stock recovery the other will boot into CWM.
Hold all three until you see some small blue text in the upper left of the screen.
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Thanks for the effort but I'm well aware of that. As I said in the OP, I've been using custom ROMs on this since day one - the issue is that I cannot boot into CMW Recover, despite having a successful install via the app.
Dumb question, which app are you using? I use RomManager to install CWM (up to 6.0.4.7) and I have a flashable zip of 6.0.5.0.
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FernBch said:
Dumb question, which app are you using? I use RomManager to install CWM (up to 6.0.4.7) and I have a flashable zip of 6.0.5.0.
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I'm using ROM Manager but it won't work. I'd love to try ODIN flashing the CWM Recovery if you have the file for my MDK build.
I may have it on my PC at home. When I get there (60-90 min) I'll look. If I do I'll post up to Dropbox and give you a link.
Ok, I've searched my HDD and I don't have the CWM file. What I do have is the MDK all-in-one root+recovery tool for the I545. I can put it up and upload it if the file isn't too large but I don't know if that'll help you.
CWM 6.0.5.0 flashable zip is in the CM11 thread but I don't know if the recovery image in the file is good for you, either
Just use Flashify to get TWRP
joshm.1219 said:
Just use Flashify to get TWRP
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I was about to complain about your assumption that I knew what that was.. then I found it on the play store and it actually worked! Thank you so much - now here's to hoping I can find a nice stable 4.4.4 ROM to put back on here!
I'm still at a loss for why ROM Manager was unable to flash CWMR but I guess I don't _need_ to know, I am so happy this is a big step after 3 days of touchwiz hell!
voice.lex said:
I was about to complain about your assumption that I knew what that was.. then I found it on the play store and it actually worked! Thank you so much - now here's to hoping I can find a nice stable 4.4.4 ROM to put back on here!
I'm still at a loss for why ROM Manager was unable to flash CWMR but I guess I don't _need_ to know, I am so happy this is a big step after 3 days of touchwiz hell!
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As far as I know, the latest CWM doesn't work on our devices.
joshm.1219 said:
As far as I know, the latest CWM doesn't work on our devices.
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Well, that explains it - Thank you so much!
voice.lex said:
Well, that explains it - Thank you so much!
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No problem :thumb:
This thread might be dead, but rather than starting a new one for what is probably a stupid question, I'll ask it here and see what happens. I've been having major trouble flashing any 5.0 rom on my MDK VZW S4....Seems like every ROM fails when flashing. I have a feeling my issue is an outdated version of TWRP (2.5.0.2), but I am very hesitant to update because it seems like everyone has been having issues with 2.8.1.0. With this being said, are you guys currently running the most current version of TWRP and would you mind advising which .img file worked via Flashify? Not sure whether to use the jfltexxx or jfltevzw...or if it even matters.
I'm sure I've left out pertinent information, but let me know what I'm missing and I'll update accordingly.
I've been using the latest version of TWRP 2.8.1.0 and running Euroskank Lollerpop with zero issues. Coincidentally, TWRP just got updated today to 2.8.3.0 which i have yet to flash but will do so shortly. I would recommend JFLTEVZW based on my usage. Not sure if the other variant works or not but it appears you have a verizon device so stick with JFLTEVZW.
760hacker said:
I've been using the latest version of TWRP 2.8.1.0 and running Euroskank Lollerpop with zero issues. Coincidentally, TWRP just got updated today to 2.8.3.0 which i have yet to flash but will do so shortly. I would recommend JFLTEVZW based on my usage. Not sure if the other variant works or not but it appears you have a verizon device so stick with JFLTEVZW.
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Thank you very much for getting back to me. When you flashed 2.8.3.0, was it a .zip file from recovery or a .IMG through flashify or another app? Thanks again for your help!
swh969 said:
Thank you very much for getting back to me. When you flashed 2.8.3.0, was it a .zip file from recovery or a .IMG through flashify or another app? Thanks again for your help!
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.IMG file, flashify is so simple!
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760hacker said:
.IMG file, flashify is so simple!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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I'm going to give it a shot! Thanks again for your help.
Worked like a charm. Thanks @760hacker
I installed TWRP manager and told it to install twrp Verizon s4 version. And it said successful and rebooted now stuck at download mode. Can anyone assist me?
ChadXDA said:
I installed TWRP manager and told it to install twrp Verizon s4 version. And it said successful and rebooted now stuck at download mode. Can anyone assist me?
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I ended up booting into download mode (volume down + home +power) and hit volume down and it rebooted normal. What is the proper way for me to install twrp?
ChadXDA said:
I ended up booting into download mode (volume down + home +power) and hit volume down and it rebooted normal. What is the proper way for me to install twrp?
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You most likely cant. If you aren't on MDK build, then you are stuck with safestrap, just look in the general section of this forum.
npjohnson said:
You most likely cant. If you aren't on MDK build, then you are stuck with safestrap, just look in the general section of this forum.
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Thank you
My build is FNK1 rooted I'm trying to figure out if I'm safe strap and what my options are. I can't stand the stock rom all the bloatware ect.. I want this s4 more like my Nexus 4
All I've done so far is root my S4
ChadXDA said:
My build is FNK1 rooted I'm trying to figure out if I'm safe strap and what my options are. I can't stand the stock rom all the bloatware ect.. I want this s4 more like my Nexus 4
All I've done so far is root my S4
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NK1 id the newest. Your options are root using the one root method for NK! In the general section of this forum, then use SAFESTRAP recovery from that same thread, then flash a touchwiz ROM from the Dev section of this forum, or if you want Google Edition style, check out KitPop (My ROM).
npjohnson said:
NK1 id the newest. Your options are root using the one root method for NK! In the general section of this forum, then use SAFESTRAP recovery from that same thread, then flash a touchwiz ROM from the Dev section of this forum, or if you want Google Edition style, check out KitPop (My ROM).
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I tried your rom but never could get lte working tried all the suggestions in your post. I used odin to flash the NK1 back to the phone soon as the phone hits setup it says: Unfortunately, the process android.process.acore has stopped. I can't even get past setup. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
ChadXDA said:
I tried your rom but never could get lte working tried all the suggestions in your post. I used odin to flash the NK1 back to the phone soon as the phone hits setup it says: Unfortunately, the process android.process.acore has stopped. I can't even get past setup. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Use the gravity box method outlined near the end of the thread.
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Use the gravity box method outlined near the end of the thread.
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I tried that when I was on your rom and the install never worked. Thats why I used odin to go back to NK1 but I'm stuck in a loop process android.process.acore at setup. I'm lost not sure how to get back to stock or even your rom all i can do is odin. If i could get past this process android.process.acore loop.
Do you have a odin file for your rom?
Got my phone back to stock. I used the Full Wipe ( AKA Emeregency Repair) located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Thanks,
Chad