Not sure why all of the sudden but its acting like after the Nexus was unlocked where it shows an unlocked padlock when its rebooted.. anybody else get this?
That's just what it shows when rooted
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Im 100% stock havent even connected to a PC yet
Now that's weird. I don't have a clue then, still learning this phone
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Known issue. Me and tons of others had it on completely bone stock no root.
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yeah s3 had this issue too when the jellybean update came.
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ive flashed stock rom and stock recovery and still have the custom unlocked padlock.. any ideas? i need to go back to verizon since i messed up my sim and 4g is broken.
third time flashing recovery and stock rom and the padlock is finally gone
I have the same issue. I had jellybean. I think it was 4.2.2, rooted it and then they pushed the OTA kitkat 4.4.2. I lost my root and I'd really like to get rid of that padlock screen now. Problem is people keep saying I can use triangle away to reset the binary counter and that will get rid of it. Can't do that without it being rooted though. Some say just re flash with the stock firmware. I'd do it if I could find the file but some say that doesn't work anyway. If anyone has any suggestions I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
Diversion said:
Im 100% stock havent even connected to a PC yet
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Ive read somewhere on here that it may be something on you external sd card , possibly old " hack , root " files from a previous phone?
Also if busy box was ever installed that would need to be removed. There's probably something else I'm forgetting. But if your phone just has that custom screen.... Verizon doesn't really care i can tell you from personal experience.
PepNYC said:
I have the same issue. I had jellybean. I think it was 4.2.2, rooted it and then they pushed the OTA kitkat 4.4.2. I lost my root and I'd really like to get rid of that padlock screen now. Problem is people keep saying I can use triangle away to reset the binary counter and that will get rid of it. Can't do that without it being rooted though. Some say just re flash with the stock firmware. I'd do it if I could find the file but some say that doesn't work anyway. If anyone has any suggestions I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
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jacobk said:
ive flashed stock rom and stock recovery and still have the custom unlocked padlock.. any ideas? i need to go back to verizon since i messed up my sim and 4g is broken.
third time flashing recovery and stock rom and the padlock is finally gone
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Mistertac said:
Ive read somewhere on here that it may be something on you external sd card , possibly old " hack , root " files from a previous phone?
Also if busy box was ever installed that would need to be removed. There's probably something else I'm forgetting. But if your phone just has that custom screen.... Verizon doesn't really care i can tell you from personal experience.
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Thanks for the reply. I read those responses but mine didn't have the padlock out of the box. I just figured maybe someone found a way to get rid of it by now after the KitKat OTA removed their root. Perhaps re flashing the stock rom, which I can't find, might do it. And I did look around with no luck.
Eh. No biggie. It's not affecting the performance of the phone. I'm just being anal. I guess I can live with it. Thanks again.
PepNYC said:
Thanks for the reply. I read those responses but mine didn't have the padlock out of the box. I just figured maybe someone found a way to get rid of it by now after the KitKat OTA removed their root. Perhaps re flashing the stock rom, which I can't find, might do it. And I did look around with no luck.
Eh. No biggie. It's not affecting the performance of the phone. I'm just being anal. I guess I can live with it. Thanks again.
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Hey no problem!!
I can get you the file you need...
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Are you on a Verizon S4 or another carrier?
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Easy fix
Install Wanam Exposed and enable "Fake system status" under Security Hacks...
ammjr71 said:
Install Wanam Exposed and enable "Fake system status" under Security Hacks...
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Personally that's never worked for me even on a stock ROM. Not that I care about it that screen anyway.
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Hey no problem!!
I can get you the file you need...
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Are you on a Verizon S4 or another carrier?
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AT&T SGH-i337
Thanks
joshm.1219 said:
Personally that's never worked for me even on a stock ROM. Not that I care about it that screen anyway.
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Really? Works on mine.
ammjr71 said:
Really? Works on mine.
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Works on my stock i545 unit as well.
It's never worked for me either
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Works for me as well. Rooted
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Recently flashed the RLS12 Safestrap rom for my GS4, Verizon on MK2. The flashing and install seemed to go smoothly, wiped etc with no problems. Ran through the aroma installer, again, no issues. Flashed the MK2 verizon modules and rebooted. The bios boot sequence came up (pretty sweet BTW) and all seems fine. However, it stops at "Beginning Android Boot sequence" and won't go any further. I've heard rumors of this first boot taking upwards of 10 minutes, but I've tried this 3 times now and let it sit for as long as 35 minutes without any results.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
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Recently flashed the RLS12 Safestrap rom for my GS4, Verizon on MK2. The flashing and install seemed to go smoothly, wiped etc with no problems. Ran through the aroma installer, again, no issues. Flashed the MK2 verizon modules and rebooted. The bios boot sequence came up (pretty sweet BTW) and all seems fine. However, it stops at "Beginning Android Boot sequence" and won't go any further. I've heard rumors of this first boot taking upwards of 10 minutes, but I've tried this 3 times now and let it sit for as long as 35 minutes without any results.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
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Im having the same issue and I even flashed MJ7 and tried to flash it too. I don't even get to the boot screen I have a black screen but a flawless install up to the reboot. I have flashed plenty of hyperdrive with the correct modules I even tried different versions of hyperdrive. The OP stated compatibility with everything up too MJ7 that's why I went back to MJ7 still no joy when I as originally on MK2.
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Are you sure you had good file downloads?
safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
decaturbob said:
Are you sure you had good file downloads?
safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
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Double sure!
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MJHawaii said:
Double sure!
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I would suggest deleting rom slot 1 that you installed it in (assuming) and starting over. This has been reported as helping a bad install.
Triple Sure!
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Double sure!
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Confirmed.
MJHawaii said:
Double sure!
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Did you download the Safestrap specific Rom? There are 2 separate downloads.
Edit: Never mind. Re-read the original post and saw that you did.
Upperf1re said:
Recently flashed the RLS12 Safestrap rom for my GS4, Verizon on MK2. The flashing and install seemed to go smoothly, wiped etc with no problems. Ran through the aroma installer, again, no issues. Flashed the MK2 verizon modules and rebooted. The bios boot sequence came up (pretty sweet BTW) and all seems fine. However, it stops at "Beginning Android Boot sequence" and won't go any further. I've heard rumors of this first boot taking upwards of 10 minutes, but I've tried this 3 times now and let it sit for as long as 35 minutes without any results.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
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I had that problem and I got fixed by downloading the right file.
You need to download the RLS12 Safestrap Rom not the regular RLS12.
The regular one is for MDK TWRP recovery rom so it doesn't boot.
qudwis said:
I had that problem and I got fixed by downloading the right file.
You need to download the RLS12 Safestrap Rom not the regular RLS12.
The regular one is for MDK TWRP recovery rom so it doesn't boot.
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Read the post above yours.
decaturbob said:
I would suggest deleting rom slot 1 that you installed it in (assuming) and starting over. This has been reported as helping a bad install.
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I deleted the ROM slot as suggested, and re-flashed. It worked!!! Thanks a bunch!!
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Read the post above yours.
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Just making sure since that's how I fixed my problem.
Unless some help, don't reply just to make a point.
qudwis said:
Just making sure since that's how I fixed my problem.
Unless some help, don't reply just to make a point.
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:crying::crying::crying::crying:
Same Issue
Upperf1re said:
I deleted the ROM slot as suggested, and re-flashed. It worked!!! Thanks a bunch!!
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How did you delete it and reflash? I have the exact same issue, and I can't do anything on my phone. I can access the stock boot screen but everything that I have tried there doesn't work. I can also access "Download" mode and thought maybe I should flash again using Odin?? I dunno.....
BC
RollTide2626 said:
How did you delete it and reflash? I have the exact same issue, and I can't do anything on my phone. I can access the stock boot screen but everything that I have tried there doesn't work. I can also access "Download" mode and thought maybe I should flash again using Odin?? I dunno.....
BC
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You delete ROM slots from within SafeStrap. Just activate your stock slot, then go over to whatever slots you have and I usually formatted and then deleted them. Fairly simple. Then try creating a new ROM slot and reflash the ROM and modules.
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Mistertac said:
You delete ROM slots from within SafeStrap. Just activate your stock slot, then go over to whatever slots you have and I usually formatted and then deleted them. Fairly simple. Then try creating a new ROM slot and reflash the ROM and modules.
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I'll give it a try. I'm about to "SafeStrap" this thing to a cement block and throw it into the lake I'll follow up and let you know if it works.
Thanks.
BC
RollTide2626 said:
I'll give it a try. I'm about to "SafeStrap" this thing to a cement block and throw it into the lake I'll follow up and let you know if it works.
Thanks.
BC
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Lol
Well once you get the hang of it , its fairly easy to use SafeStrap. And unless you mess with the stock slot, its really "Safe"
Good luck let me know
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Mistertac said:
Lol
Well once you get the hang of it , its fairly easy to use SafeStrap. And unless you mess with the stock slot, its really "Safe"
Good luck let me know
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UPDATE: Hey buddy - I got it fixed yesterday. It's amazing how much you learn by making mistakes. My first mistake was, as mentioned in an earlier post, I got trigger happy and flashed to my stock rom slot instead of setting up a custom slot (stupid me). Looking back, I can't believe I did that. My second mistake was trying to reflash the incorrect stock rom file using Odin. I finally got the correct one from SamMobile.
Anyone having trouble on galaxy phones should check out rootjunky's youtube posts. He's great!! You have to be careful though because he jumps around on different builds. My only question now is whether or not Hyperdrive is compatible with the MK2. Everything I see is for the MDK and others. Is the build number critical or is it more critical to have the compatible recovery or both? I thought I would ask before I try flashing this rom again. Also, any suggestions on compatible MK2 roms would be great. I'm having trouble finding any.
Thanks,
BC
RollTide2626 said:
UPDATE: Hey buddy - I got it fixed yesterday. It's amazing how much you learn by making mistakes. My first mistake was, as mentioned in an earlier post, I got trigger happy and flashed to my stock rom slot instead of setting up a custom slot (stupid me). Looking back, I can't believe I did that. My second mistake was trying to reflash the incorrect stock rom file using Odin. I finally got the correct one from SamMobile.
Anyone having trouble on galaxy phones should check out rootjunky's youtube posts. He's great!! You have to be careful though because he jumps around on different builds. My only question now is whether or not Hyperdrive is compatible with the MK2. Everything I see is for the MDK and others. Is the build number critical or is it more critical to have the compatible recovery or both? I thought I would ask before I try flashing this rom again. Also, any suggestions on compatible MK2 roms would be great. I'm having trouble finding any.
Thanks,
BC
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Glad to hear you're back in business!!!
Hyperdrive is definitely an option for you ..
Take a look at this thread it has all your options its a work in progress but the op is really good at updating and helping out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
I have a couple other links I'll send your way too that'll help you in the future hold on...
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Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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And hers a great list of videos on various things
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337590
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Mistertac said:
Glad to hear you're back in business!!!
Hyperdrive is definitely an option for you ..
Take a look at this thread it has all your options its a work in progress but the op is really good at updating and helping out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
I have a couple other links I'll send your way too that'll help you in the future hold on...
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Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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Awesome - What a great source this place is.....Thanks again!!
RollTide2626 said:
Awesome - What a great source this place is.....Thanks again!!
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It's really the most complete and helpful site I think for our phones.
Just remember that since you're on MK2 4.3 that whatever SafeStrap rom you flash must also be based off 4.3 as well, and you will also have to flash MK2 modules zip file as well.
And I'd also like to say for the record since were here.... You're most likely going to want to hold off on the KitKat update from Verizon until there are proven and reliable root methods and SafeStrap is available. .. that is if you want to keep flashing ROMs.
Just my two cents lol
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So I am a new S4 owner and have rooted my phone and installed Safestrap. I'm on the 4.3 MK2 build and would like to flash a ROM with SS.
My question is, can I flash any rom once I create a new rom slot or are only certain ones compatible. If so is there a list so I don't brick my phone.
I really just want to make some tweaks like in 3minit. Can I flash the 3minit framework with SS and use that?
mpetruzz said:
So I am a new S4 owner and have rooted my phone and installed Safestrap. I'm on the 4.3 MK2 build and would like to flash a ROM with SS.
My question is, can I flash any rom once I create a new rom slot or are only certain ones compatible. If so is there a list so I don't brick my phone.
I really just want to make some tweaks like in 3minit. Can I flash the 3minit framework with SS and use that?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
jgrubbs said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
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Thanks, feel like a dumbass for missing this.
If I don't want to flash a rom will Xposed setting or other tweaks work since I have root access?
Yes. Get xposed installer and install winam xposed. Theyll do everything yiu want.
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Awesome! I have that installed and it's working great.
Good deal!!!
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Maybe I am wrong? but I thoughts if you have 4.3, you cannot use Safestrap ROMS since they are 4.2.2 based? Please confirm. Thanks
neil7398 said:
Maybe I am wrong? but I thoughts if you have 4.3, you cannot use Safestrap ROMS since they are 4.2.2 based? Please confirm. Thanks
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There's 4.3 and 4.2 safestrap roms
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safestrap roms
joshm.1219 said:
There's 4.3 and 4.2 safestrap roms
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probably a silly question but I am assuming there are no 4.4 safestrap roms?
neil7398 said:
probably a silly question but I am assuming there are no 4.4 safestrap roms?
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No not until Verizon releases 4.4 for our phone.
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joshm.1219 said:
No not until Verizon releases 4.4 for our phone.
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A very close one is Eclipse S4 TW Edition. I am running it now, but have the same problem as explained here.. I created 1 rom slot for this rom and now have no internal storage space available. All my storage seems to be in System Memory under Miscellaneous files, but I can't expand that any to see what is using it...
My thoughts are leaning towards having to wipe the phone completely and restoring a nandroid backup to the Stock slot, to be able to get full internal storage access using a custom rom. Little weary of doing that as i love the benefit of having the stock rom available if any problems arise, but don't have any space to do anything at the moment. Been posting on Eclipse's forum and also the safestrap forum hoping to get an answer from previous experiences, but it is not looking good...
I appreciate the devs and others around that help us newbies out when these challenges arise.
ihavenoidea said:
A very close one is Eclipse S4 TW Edition. I am running it now, but have the same problem as explained here.. I created 1 rom slot for this rom and now have no internal storage space available. All my storage seems to be in System Memory under Miscellaneous files, but I can't expand that any to see what is using it...
My thoughts are leaning towards having to wipe the phone completely and restoring a nandroid backup to the Stock slot, to be able to get full internal storage access using a custom rom. Little weary of doing that as i love the benefit of having the stock rom available if any problems arise, but don't have any space to do anything at the moment. Been posting on Eclipse's forum and also the safestrap forum hoping to get an answer from previous experiences, but it is not looking good...
I appreciate the devs and others around that help us newbies out when these challenges arise.
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If you have Odin and a tar for your build you don't really have to worry about flashing to the stock slot
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joshm.1219 said:
If you have Odin and a tar for your build you don't really have to worry about flashing to the stock slot
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Yea, already have one of those. Soft bricked the phone week 1 of having it... I know that functionality exists now and works beautifully, just really was hoping there was another solution and not be a worrisome burden on the forums... I like the challenges and the learning experiences that come along with performing such tasks, but never want to lose a device in the process. I guess if all failed, I could go back to my dusty iPhone 5s.
ihavenoidea said:
Yea, already have one of those. Soft bricked the phone week 1 of having it... I know that functionality exists now and works beautifully, just really was hoping there was another solution and not be a worrisome burden on the forums... I like the challenges and the learning experiences that come along with performing such tasks, but never want to lose a device in the process. I guess if all failed, I could go back to my dusty iPhone 5s.
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First thing anyone who is going to mod/hack their phones should do is download the correct stock firmware for their phone, download Odin, get all the drivers needed on the computer and just be ready in case the phone does get bricked. Takes less than 10 minutes to unbrick a phone when everything is in place
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Mistertac said:
First thing anyone who is going to mod/hack their phones should do is download the correct stock firmware for their phone, download Odin, get all the drivers needed on the computer and just be ready in case the phone does get bricked. Takes less than 10 minutes to unbrick a phone when everything is in place
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OK I am in a bootloop and need to Odin!! Where are the tar files?
mpetruzz said:
OK I am in a bootloop and need to Odin!! Where are the tar files?
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They're in the dev section on here. What was your build again?
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Mistertac said:
They're in the dev section on here. What was your build again?
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I'm in the latest 4.3 mk2 build
mpetruzz said:
I'm in the latest 4.3 mk2 build
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OK look here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
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mpetruzz said:
I'm in the latest 4.3 mk2 build
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Surge has explained what to do in simple terms in that thread. Just read it alllllll before doing anything. Not sure how familiar you are with Odin
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Mistertac said:
OK look here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
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Surge has explained what to do in simple terms in that thread. Just read it alllllll before doing anything. Not sure how familiar you are with Odin
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Thanks so much!! Do I use the no wipe or full wipe file??
Unfortunately I've had to Odin phones before cause I'm a crackflasher!
mpetruzz said:
Thanks so much!! Do I use the no wipe or full wipe file??
Unfortunately I've had to Odin phones before cause I'm a crackflasher!
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Well u can certainly try the no wipe first but if that doesn't take... Full wipe.
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I usually full wipe my phones. Just had better luck but that's me
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I know there are not alot of us around here, but I know of a few guys that are running a Verizon S4 with A T-Mobile SIM card.
I have been running Verizon ROMS and getting 95% functionality. Service is weird, but works most of the time with a few area's that I have to manually go into gsm mode to keep data. BUT I may have found a work around for all of it.
I am running a the i9505 4.4.2 TW ROM GoldenEye, nothing was changed in the ROM to make it work better with Verizon. I posted a thread to let other people know about it here and it is working for some, and it is failing for others with APN problems, but it was/is 100% working for me with no changes to settings at all. I installed, Loki-Dokied, and booted up to 4G automatically running. I got LTE by changing one word in the APN.
SO I need a couple guys who are running a T-Mobile sim in their i545 to test this method for me and see if I just got really lucky or if we have a winner here.
I will put the how to in the next thread.
***I take no credit for the work on this ROM or the Loki-Doki fix***
**I take no responsibility for you phone becoming a paper weight**
*You preform this at your own risk*
:highfive:
#1 You must be on the MDK boot loader, radio's don't matter but newer radio's seem to have a more stable connection.
#2 Do a Nandroid, you can never be to carful
#3 Do a full clean wipe like your supposed to...
#4 Flash GOLDENEYE VERSION 24 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427629 (The ROM)
DO NOT REBOOT (you will get an unauthorized boot loop)
#5 Flash http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407577109 (The Loki-Doki)
#6 Reboot and let it sit for 5 or 6 minutes
#7 ????
#8 PROFIT
Report back here with any info or updates you guys have. I have tried a couple other i9505 ROMs with limited success but working together we might find some other ROMs this method works with. Also in the ROM thread iB4STiD has included links to remove a lot of bloat and additional mods.
To get LTE go into your APN settings adn change "epic.T-Mobile.com" to "fast.T-Mobile.com" The data icon wont change to LTE, but I am getting 26 Mbps
Give credit where it is due:
The ROM was created by: iB4STiD
Loki-Doki was created by: TheAxman
Both cool guys who gave me the go ahead to post their work.
justda said:
I am running a i9505 ROM that has had its boot loader removed
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With the bootloader removed? Roms come with bootloaders now? And you can remove them?
gnubian said:
With the bootloader removed? Roms come with bootloaders now? And you can remove them?
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I am so tired ... and I havent finished editing or proof reading... thanks for pointing that out...
justda said:
I am so tired ... and I havent finished editing or proof reading... thanks for pointing that out...
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So is the bootloader removed? ._.
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65vdub said:
So is the bootloader removed? ._.
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Ya I pulled it out last night took some effort but she finally gave
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Will create a backup of my current ROM and report back when I can. Downloading the Loki Doki zip and ROM now.
Edit: might not be able to get to it today though. Will try to do this ASAP.
Can I continue using the nonhlos MK2 modem or do I have to use the international modems?
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65vdub said:
Will create a backup of my current ROM and report back when I can. Downloading the Loki Doki zip and ROM now.
Edit: might not be able to get to it today though. Will try to do this ASAP.
Can I continue using the nonhlos MK2 modem or do I have to use the international modems?
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No keep using your current modem. And this isn't a time sensitive thing take your time.
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justda said:
No keep using your current modem. And this isn't a time sensitive thing take your time.
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Alright man thanks! So the golden eye version 24 in the op does have the bootloader removed correct?
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65vdub said:
Alright man thanks! So the golden eye version 24 in the op does have the bootloader removed correct?
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You are joking right? Do you know what a bootloader is?
gnubian said:
You are joking right? Do you know what a bootloader is?
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I'm aware of what the bootloader is, yes. But this is an i9505 ROM so it won't boot with the i545 without getting the unauthorized Verizon software screen. It was to my knowledge that the i9505 bootloader was removed to avoid this.
And I am on the MDK bootloader in case you were wondering.
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You are joking right? Do you know what a bootloader is?
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If you read the thread for the EagleEye ROM in the OP's second or third post he mentions that the bootloader is not included. That is why I origionaly had it in my OP my lack of sleep and my smoking habits didnt allow the info to sink in right away while I was typing. I was in the process of editing my OP when you posted originally.
ROM's do not include the boot loader. Your bootloader if MDK will stay MDK no matter what ROM you flash.
**Edit I just noticed my phone is showing it as a i9505 for my XDA app signature. Lol
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65vdub said:
I'm aware of what the bootloader is, yes. But this is an i9505 ROM so it won't boot with the i545 without getting the unauthorized Verizon software screen. It was to my knowledge that the i9505 bootloader was removed to avoid this.
And I am on the MDK bootloader in case you were wondering.
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Roms do not have bootloaders, your phone does. Which was my point. If you have an mdk phone you have an exploitable bootloader. They are not packaged in the rom nor can they be removed from the phone. I just find it interesting that someone posting a ROM for testers ( as well as you, the tester ) doesn't seem understand this....
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They are not packaged in the rom nor can they be removed from the phone. I just find it interesting that someone posting a ROM for testers ( as well as you, the tester ) doesn't seem understand this....
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Ah, well that I didn't know. So I thank you for the insight!
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65vdub said:
Ah, well that I didn't know. So I thank you for the insight!
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No worries. Before you stated you were on mdk I thought you may have been on an older build, thinking you could flash it because "the bootloader had been removed." Just didn't want you to brick/trigger warranty flag from misunderstanding
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No worries. Before you stated you were on mdk I thought you may have been on an older build, thinking you could flash it because "the bootloader had been removed." Just didn't want you to brick/trigger warranty flag from misunderstanding
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Haha, my warranty is nonexistent as I bought the phone outright from swappa and am now on T-Mobile. I understand the gist of what having the MDK bootloader means along with how great it is to have the exploit djrbliss made available to us. Just never knew that bootloaders weren't attached to ROMs lol, but now I know. Again, many thanks for giving this noob some much needed insight .
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I just find it interesting that someone posting a ROM for testers ( as well as you, the tester ) doesn't seem understand this....
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I am by no means a developer, I am just a dumb ass who stumbled onto something that works for me through trial and error and listening to other dumb asses who tried stuff on their phones, and I was hoping it would work for others. Test it, don't test it, what ever.
To be honest I have no idea what a boot loader is, I know what boot loader I am on and I know that some smart guy exploited it to allow us to replace the software with something some other smart guy came up with. I know that the newer ones haven't been exploited like mine and that's why they can't do as much as MDK guys can. Hell I don't even really know what safestrap does but from my razr days I know it allows people to install different ROMs.
Bottom line, I am just a guy using other peoples work to try to help some other people not "error" as much as I have and enjoy their device a little bit more...
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justda said:
I know there are not alot of us around here, but I know of a few guys that are running a Verizon S4 with A T-Mobile SIM card.
I have been running Verizon ROMS and getting 95% functionality. Service is weird, but works most of the time with a few area's that I have to manually go into gsm mode to keep data. BUT I may have found a work around for all of it.
I am running a the i9505 4.4.2 TW ROM GoldenEye, nothing was changed in the ROM to make it work better with Verizon. I posted a thread to let other people know about it here and it is working for some, and it is failing for others with APN problems, but it was/is 100% working for me with no changes to settings at all. I installed, Loki-Dokied, and booted up to 4G automatically running. I got LTE by changing one word in the APN.
SO I need a couple guys who are running a T-Mobile sim in their i545 to test this method for me and see if I just got really lucky or if we have a winner here.
I will put the how to in the next thread.
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I'm running on TMobile. I actually have been since we first started discussing the 4.4 TW roms on the i545. I've had no issues and didn't have to enter any APN settings.
The ROMs we are flashing, Goldeneye for instance, do not include the bootloader. If we were flashing Samsung images then bootloaders and modems would probably be included, and would probably brick the phone since we'd be flashing incorrect sw. That said, as long as you are on the MDK bootloader, exploited by Loki, and running a custom recovery, then following the steps in the OP should work for you. If you get stuck in a bootloop, it's probably a kernel error. Loki-doki should solve that for you. If not, that's why you have your Nandroid back right
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FYI guys, I just flashed ktoonez Touchwiz Kit Kat Kernel. I took it from the Tmobile thread since there isn't a Verizon one yet. You need to flash loki-doki after flashing this kernel. So far no issues. I'll report back if I find any issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289140
willstilson said:
FYI guys, I just flashed ktoonez Touchwiz Kit Kat Kernel. I took it from the Tmobile thread since there isn't a Verizon one yet. You need to flash loki-doki after flashing this kernel. So far no issues. I'll report back if I find any issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289140
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I am going to DL and flash soon as I get off work.
Seems to be working for me...
I am using a t-mobile SIM and am still on MDK. I followed the instructions in the OP, and the phone appears to be working. No other mods, themes, etc. other than the OP. SMS, MMS, Data all appear to work. Speeds seem consistent with LTE, but no way to know.
On initial boot, however, I always get this message: "Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped". However, after accepting the message, the phone appears to work normally. It may have something to do with the dark dialer theme that appears to be part of this ROM. I have seen that message before...
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Hi,
I went through all the form to root my S4 verizon(unlocked) but nothings related to MG7 baseband??
my baseband version is MG7 is it different than others?? i coudnt find any post related to this version
Main problem is KNOX security is installed in my phone in system directory,
KNOX preventing me from root access(when i tried super user app i am getting a notification ""An application has been forced to stop for an unauthorized attempt to access system in your device"),
so i tried to uninstall the KNOX but I need a root privilage to uninstall it. I stuck in the loop.
after I found to bypass the KNOX I should use the certified application to get into root. (i may be wrong i am not sure) is their any way for me to root and install cynagenMod ?? or if helped in uninstalling KNOX i can root it.
Thanks in Advance.
FYI: BaseBand version is I545VRUDMG7 its verizon and unlocked now using AT&T
Wifilevel3 said:
Hi,
I went through all the form to root my S4 verizon(unlocked) but nothings related to MG7 baseband??
my baseband version is MG7 is it different than others?? i coudnt find any post related to this version
Main problem is KNOX security is installed in my phone in system directory,
KNOX preventing me from root access(when i tried super user app i am getting a notification ""An application has been forced to stop for an unauthorized attempt to access system in your device"),
so i tried to uninstall the KNOX but I need a root privilage to uninstall it. I stuck in the loop.
after I found to bypass the KNOX I should use the certified application to get into root. (i may be wrong i am not sure) is their any way for me to root and install cynagenMod ?? or if helped in uninstalling KNOX i can root it.
Thanks in Advance.
FYI: BaseBand version is I545VRUDMG7 its verizon and unlocked now using AT&T
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Are you sure it's MG7 and not MJ7? I did a quick Google search for I545VRUDMG7 and the only thing I found were the posts you created on this and other sites.
Maybe you could post a screen shot of your phone info.
Even Google says...
Did you mean MJ7???
Lol
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riker147 said:
Are you sure it's MG7 and not MJ7? I did a quick Google search for I545VRUDMG7 and the only thing I found were the posts you created on this and other sites.
Maybe you could post a screen shot of your phone info.
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Yes it is MG7, ya I even google a lot about about it and coudnt get any info, so last resort I posted here, I attached the screen shot info please go through it.
Thank you.
Wifilevel3 said:
Yes it is MG7, ya I even google a lot about about it and coudnt get any info, so last resort I posted here, I attached the screen shot info please go through it.
Thank you.
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[/COLOR]Grab this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Take a screenshot for us since I don't see the one you say you've posted here
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Mistertac said:
OK my bad... Doing a little more searching it looks like you may have the i9500/Exynos S4
This is the i545 S4 for Verizon forum
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Grab this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Take a screenshot for us since I don't see the one you say you've posted here
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I could be wrong idk..... just get us that screen shot. Your build matches up with another model from what I see but who knows
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Hi, I attached the another screen shot using that app u mentioned, please go through it. and what I am thinking is KNOX is the only think which is not allowing me to root my phone, is there any way to remove the KNOX??
Weird...its 4.2.2. ...is this pre mdk?anyone know what this is lol...never seen this version...if it is surge may want a good look at it
Maybe some sort of test build? Did you purchase the phone used? Generally S4 build numbers have followed a pattern. The second letter generally indicates a date, I believe. That's why MDK was most likely a May 2013 build, ME7 was a June 2013 build, etc. So this may be somewhere in between ME7 and MI1. I would say this device could be a rare gem and may even provide more information towards a BL exploit.
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Its very strange I could only find i9500 with similar build number but clearly that shows as an i545. Someone here will know. He says he has Knox on there though?
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phobia09 said:
Maybe some sort of test build? Did you purchase the phone used? Generally S4 build numbers have followed a pattern. The second letter generally indicates a date, I believe. That's why MDK was most likely a May 2013 build, ME7 was a June 2013 build, etc. So this may be somewhere in between ME7 and MI1. I would say this device could be a rare gem and may even provide more information towards a BL exploit.
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Yes, its a used phone. Is there any way to root or to Uninstall KNOX which prevent root ?? to install CyanogenMod.!!
Wifilevel3 said:
Yes, its a used phone. Is there any way to root or to Uninstall KNOX which prevent root ?? to install CyanogenMod.!!
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I would think it could be rooted with Kingo. I would try that first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2473747
Please let us know if that works.
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Wait you dont have root on this? Try saferoot or any of the root methods we have they should work. Next it would be helpful if you sent me your bootloaders would you be willing to help us? Also please refrain from installing Cyanogenmod for a little bit until I can get some of the partitions from your device. Also don't upgrade the baseband yet either please.
There was a reason they didnt release this build. It would be helpful to know why I need to analyze the bootloaders from this build. I hope you read this soon and above all else do NOT update your phone!
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Wait you dont have root on this? Try saferoot or any of the root methods we have they should work. Next it would be helpful if you sent me your bootloaders would you be willing to help us? Also please refrain from installing Cyanogenmod for a little bit until I can get some of the partitions from your device. Also don't upgrade the baseband yet either please.
There was a reason they didnt release this build. It would be helpful to know why I need to analyze the bootloaders from this build. I hope you read this soon and above all else do NOT update your phone!
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I hope he listens to you surge
Wifilevel3 said:
Yes, its a used phone. Is there any way to root or to Uninstall KNOX which prevent root ?? to install CyanogenMod.!!
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Hey did you happen to root the phone yet? And how about helping out the community and sending Surge what he mentioned... That'd be huge
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Bumping this thread so maybe WiFilevel3 sees it
I sent the OP a message. Hopefully something comes of it.
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Mistertac said:
Hey did you happen to root the phone yet? And how about helping out the community and sending Surge what he mentioned... That'd be huge
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yes , I can root my phone and I can help surge NP in it.
Wifilevel3 said:
yes , I can root my phone and I can help surge NP in it.
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Any contribution is MUCH appreciated. Thanks for helping.
Wifilevel3 said:
yes , I can root my phone and I can help surge NP in it.
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I guess @Surge1223 can send you pm's on how to extract the needed files to find more about your bootloader. He could probably write a script for you.
@Surge1223 he had asked me couple hours ago how to pm you. So if you guys arent already in contact maybe shoot him a message.
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So I see so many threads about the difficulties about the S4 and whatnot, such as compatibility with Roms... However, I see no mention of Cyanogenmod anywhere. How would I go from stock 4.4.2 to CM?
I understand that Cyanogenmod has this page (can't post links... but I Googled "cyanogenmod galaxy s4 verizon" and chose link to Building CM for S4) but will that work with the 4.4.2?
If that is not what I am looking for, I understand they have nightly and stable builds here (Googled same as above, but chose the CM downloads page [1st one listed for me]).
Just want to make sure I don't brick/screw up my phone
You can't get CM on your phone. Read the stickies they explain what you can and can't do with this phone because of the locked bootloader
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dcat52 said:
Just want to make sure I don't brick/screw up my phone
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You will do exactly that.
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Ok
joshm.1219 said:
You can't get CM on your phone. Read the stickies they explain what you can and can't do with this phone because of the locked bootloader
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Thanks anyways.
I messed with root a while ago but was stupid and started taking the updates... I still have the Unlocked Padlock with Custom written. Does that mean anything?
dcat52 said:
Thanks anyways.
I messed with root a while ago but was stupid and started taking the updates... I still have the Unlocked Padlock with Custom written. Does that mean anything?
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please do some reading...if your phone has firmware later than MDK....you CAN'T go to CM or ASOP based ROMS....
we have stickies here for good darn reasons so users don't turn their phones into a paperweight...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
dcat52 said:
Thanks anyways.
I messed with root a while ago but was stupid and started taking the updates... I still have the Unlocked Padlock with Custom written. Does that mean anything?
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If you can manage getting your phone rooted again you can use the app Tri Angle Away to get rid of that silly Custom screen that hangs at boot. I hate that screen!
That screen just means that your phone has found files that have been altered and no longer stock... So it pops up with that.
It's very annoying for us on MDK as it can sometimes make getting into recovery a pain.
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Mistertac said:
If you can manage getting your phone rooted again you can use the app Tri Angle Away to get rid of that silly Custom screen that hangs at boot. I hate that screen!
That screen just means that your phone has found files that have been altered and no longer stock... So it pops up with that.
It's very annoying for us on MDK as it can sometimes make getting into recovery a pain.
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Triangle Away doesn't work on locked bootloaders on the S4 does it?
Adam_NCNN said:
Triangle Away doesn't work on locked bootloaders on the S4 does it?
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It works. I'm on a Verizon S4 myself. I have the MDK bootloader however... Someone on a later bootloader will have to confirm if the Flash Counter can be reset.... I know it can definitely run the Periodic System Check for all our Verizon S4's.
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Adam_NCNN said:
Triangle Away doesn't work on locked bootloaders on the S4 does it?
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I use WanamXposed to remove it, it's an option under "Security Hacks". You have to be rooted and install the Xposed Framework. I can say for a fact this does NOT trip the Knox counter, and works on JB(MJ7 & MK2) and KK(NC5) bootloaders.
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ffchampmt said:
I use WanamXposed to remove it, it's an option under "Security Hacks". You have to be rooted and install the Xposed Framework. I can say for a fact this does NOT trip the Knox counter, and works on JB(MJ7 & MK2) and KK(NC5) bootloaders.
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Yeah he's stock 4.4.2 though... only way he could use Wanam to get rid of the custom splash screen is to run a rooted custom rom haha.