Pretty much what the title says. I successfully rooted my Verizon Galaxy S4 (first time Android owner) but decided for now, until I feel more comfortable, to go back. How do I go about doing this? Everything I search routes me back to the Verizon Galaxy S3 for how to's
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Pretty much what the title says. I successfully rooted my Verizon Galaxy S4 (first time Android owner) but decided for now, until I feel more comfortable, to go back. How do I go about doing this? Everything I search routes me back to the Verizon Galaxy S3 for how to's
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I too would love some more info about unrooting I know to flash the stock tar file in Odin but what's this whole pit file thing about that is all new to me do I just flash that in Odin to after flashing the stock tar or before and what about triangle away do I need to do that if I plan to return my phone at all?
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I too would love some more info about unrooting I know to flash the stock tar file in Odin but what's this whole pit file thing about that is all new to me do I just flash that in Odin to after flashing the stock tar or before and what about triangle away do I need to do that if I plan to return my phone at all?
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I'd like the same information about Flashing stock unrooted using Odin, Pit & tar files if i you would be so kind!
Im a bit afraid to try triangle away as the I545 wasnt listed under supported devices - but who knows..
Thanks!
You're able to download the firmware from the samsung site http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Or you could have made a backup of the rom before root
starspectre said:
I'd like the same information about Flashing stock unrooted using Odin, Pit & tar files if i you would be so kind!
Im a bit afraid to try triangle away as the I545 wasnt listed under supported devices - but who knows..
Thanks!
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can you also send me a pm? im going to root my s4 but just incase i ever have to send it back.
saul1991 said:
can you also send me a pm? im going to root my s4 but just incase i ever have to send it back.
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I would like to unroot my Verizon S4 as well but the Stock Restore tar file will not download without it being corrupted so I keep getting a FAIL in Odin. What do I do now?
oblvnxiii said:
I would like to unroot my Verizon S4 as well but the Stock Restore tar file will not download without it being corrupted so I keep getting a FAIL in Odin. What do I do now?
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PM sent.
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Can you PM me too or post here? Not interested in unrooting at the moment, but would like to know for the future. Thanks!
I feel left out. Can I get an unnecessary PM sent?
For those that would prefer to just flash their S4 back to stock instead of waiting for a PM,
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=237
fun4stuff said:
Can you PM me too or post here? Not interested in unrooting at the moment, but would like to know for the future. Thanks!
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PM's sent. Im out of the office at the moment so my responses maybe
delayed for the next few hours.
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I feel left out. Can I get an unnecessary PM sent?
For those that would prefer to just flash their S4 back to stock instead of waiting for a PM,
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=237
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Instructions for backing up stock ROM before root
I too would greatly appreciate a PM regarding doing a full backup of my stock Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 rom before I root it.
I plan on rooting the phone and installing a couple new roms to try them out and would really appreciate some direction!
I also am interesting in how to unroot the stock rom if I was to root it and decide to go back for any reason.
Thanks for your time and all your help! You guys all rock! :highfive:
EDIT: - I've seen this site around here - 247xtreme. com/S4/ - is this valid and has anyone else tried it out?
jcole.tech said:
I too would greatly appreciate a PM regarding doing a full backup of my stock Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 rom before I root it.
I plan on rooting the phone and installing a couple new roms to try them out and would really appreciate some direction!
I also am interesting in how to unroot the stock rom if I was to root it and decide to go back for any reason.
Thanks for your time and all your help! You guys all rock! :highfive:
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PM sent.
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I'd like the information as well. PM me please.
jvcjbl said:
I'd like the information as well. PM me please.
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Thank you!
I would like to get PM as well.
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Just wondering if anyone has tried rooting their Canadian Notes. I'd try it on one of the Notes at my store if I could.
Methods that might work:
S2 Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414&highlight=unroot
This is supposed to work with all Samsung devices
Super One Click 2.3.3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
There are a couple other Skyrocket methods that could be attempted too. But I don't see why these 2 methods wouldn't work. If someone could try them out and report back, I'm sure we'd all appreciate it.
Can't comment on the first method since I don't feel like patching in sketchy kernels, but Super One Click is a big pile of fail on this one, as is the zergrush exploit in general. Both just crash out and fail to get permissions.
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Can't comment on the first method since I don't feel like patching in sketchy kernels, but Super One Click is a big pile of fail on this one, as is the zergrush exploit in general. Both just crash out and fail to get permissions.
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Hmm... It probably won't be any different for the AT&T version. I'll give every method a shot though.
I'm going to wait to see if someone will release a kernel that already has root more than likely.
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Should work with this version since this phone is just a big Skyrocket.
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That's what I was thinking.. same chip..
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I am using a Korean note which is the exact version as the AT&T version
The way to do it would be to flash a kernel which would enable root
I wonder if it would apply to the devices in Canada Nd the Us eversions
Well when it gets here I'm going to use SuperOneClick 2.3.3 and do temp root and see if it works so I don't break it lol
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Using the Canadian Telus version - SGH-I717D - the latest Super One Click 2.3.3 fails when attempting the zergrush exploit.
Using the S2 Root mentioned above (without flashing anything extra, mind you), it says:
Device Manufacturer: SAMSUNG
Device Model: SGH-I717D
ROM Build: SGH-I717D-user 2.3.6 GINGERBREAD 207 release-keys
...click "Root Device"...
Checking Device Connection...
Device Connected!
Restarting ADB Server...
Checking ROOT Access...
Superuser Request Has Been DENIED! Aborting...
if I remember correctly, many users of the galaxy s series had trouble rooting at one point because of the signature verification in the 3e recovery. So if the note has the same recovery you won't be able to root using super one click until you remove this verification process. Can anyone try rebooting into recovery to check what recovery they are using.
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Okay i just rooted a skyrocket and i had to ODIN flash CMW the flash superuser.zip now thinking should i try that same attempt with the Note... Uhh id hate to brick this bad boy already!
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Personally, I wouldn't risk it until you know for sure you can return it. If you have your AT&T version in hand pull the full rom dump so we can root this bad boy.
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I've got a Rogers i717, and I'd love to do a rom dump, but I'm not sure how. I assume I need to use ODIN/Heimdall. Could someone walk me through it?
Ill do a dump soon as i get time when i get home.
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Hi guys,
I have my note in hand, just gotta run a few errands and I will get root going shortly.
Easiest method will probably be building a kernel with root already included, anyone know of a stock ROM floating about, that would make it a bit easier Reply @ my post in ROM dev forum, thanks
shujin said:
I've got a Rogers i717, and I'd love to do a rom dump, but I'm not sure how. I assume I need to use ODIN/Heimdall. Could someone walk me through it?
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I've got the Bell variant and would do the same in a heartbeat if someone could point me in the right direction.
tried cwm for skyrocket.. dead note now
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zergRush don't work.. damn.. how come i didn't build the kernel and put cwm on it ?
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tried cwm for skyrocket.. dead note now
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zergRush don't work.. damn.. how come i didn't build the kernel and put cwm on it ?
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Give us a few once someone gets a kernel up you will be up and running again.
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i got it boot. i am trying to get cwm running.. compiled kernel already
mashi said:
i got it boot. i am trying to get cwm running.. compiled kernel already
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Awesome!!!
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Hi I need to put my verizon note 2 back to stock using odin does anyone have the most recent official firmware that I can use thanks
First page on Android Development...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35265728
[ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock
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Didnt you already odin back to stock I thought I seen from the link given?
Good luck to the op if you figure it out please share how you got it working thanks!
Travisdroidx2 said:
Didnt you already odin back to stock I thought I seen from the link given?
Good luck to the op if you figure it out please share how you got it working thanks!
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I did but i tryed using that triangle away and it brought me back to the screen where it says unatorized software when I did a reboot and I need that firmware again so I can take it out of that unatorized software thing not unless if you know of a way to do it with out having to re dowload the stock firmware again thanks
Sorry I am new to this device. I was under the impression if you flashed it back to a stock rooted odin then you would have the original firmware and the app should work as advertised. Sorry never used it myself that is why I am curious incase I ever get in your position.
Travisdroidx2 said:
Sorry I am new to this device. I was under the impression if you flashed it back to a stock rooted odin then you would have the original firmware and the app should work as advertised. Sorry never used it myself that is why I am curious incase I ever get in your position.
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yah im new to the device and also to rooting and stuff sorry for the dumb questions just want to learn how do do this stuff really interesting by the way do you know if I have to install anything in the pit in odin or just the stock firmware in pda odin thanks
Zacedward said:
yah im new to the device and also to rooting and stuff sorry for the dumb questions just want to learn how do do this stuff really interesting by the way do you know if I have to install anything in the pit in odin or just the stock firmware in pda odin thanks
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did you find out how to fix the problem? I'm having the same one.
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did you find out how to fix the problem? I'm having the same one.
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Yah I did I just followed this post and it worked the one below this post tryed to put link in but it didnt work sorry
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Its TwiX said:
First page on Android Development...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35265728
[ODIN][VRALJB] Restore to Stock
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. Great to hear you are good now counter and everything reads good now?
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Link is broke you got it fixed sweet! Would like to know how you got it done.
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I just followed that post and it worked only took like 7 min to fix
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Zacedward said:
Yah I did I just followed this and it worked
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Did the file download quickly for you? Mine isn't making any progress for some reason... It's been stuck at 0 for about an half hour. and How did the link work for you? Could one of you upload it to dropbox or something else for me please?
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. Great to hear you are good now counter and everything reads good now?
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Everything except it still says 1 flash count so I am going to unlock bootloader tomorrow then try it I was reading the triangle away description in the play store and it says the bootloader has to be unlocked befire my bootloader was not unlocked so I think thats why my phone did that
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Did the file download quickly for you? Mine isn't making any progress for some reason... It's been stuck at 0 for about an half hour. and How did the link work for you? Could one of you upload it to dropbox or something else for me please?
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Mine eent somewhat quick took like 45 min to download
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Hello Everyone Sextape and the Gang Here,
This is a One Click for the latest firmware Samsung Galaxy IV Verizon Variant:
Thanks to our source for this!
DOWNLOAD HERE
DO NOT MIRRROR ANY OF THE FILES PROVIDED BY OUR TEAM "NO MIRRORS ALLOWED" THANKS TO OUR SOURCES YOU GUYS ROCK!!!
Release Notes:
Initial launch Firmware
Files are uploading
Will the S4 have the flash counter like the S3 did, and if so will flashing the stock ROM from ODIN trigger it?
Not sure I use a sprint variant and as far as I know there isn't one.
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rampantandroid said:
Will the S4 have the flash counter like the S3 did, and if so will flashing the stock ROM from ODIN trigger it?
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Flashing Stock should not increment the counter, afaik
sweet, im gonna try to try this out. its been a while since ive been on android
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Release Notes:
Initial launch Firmware
Files are uploading
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How long do those files take to upload?
Could be awhile s4 dump is around 1.5 to 2gigs uncompressed
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should be up soon
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Worked great ! Thanks.
To confirm this is a phone dump and not a manufacturer ODIN image?
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To confirm this is a phone dump and not a manufacturer ODIN image?
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Manufacturer
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Manufacturer
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Awesome thanks for confirming. This should reset the flash counter back to 0 without a problem then. Someone was asking about this earlier on.
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Will the S4 have the flash counter like the S3 did, and if so will flashing the stock ROM from ODIN trigger it?
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OP confirmed that this is a manufacturer image and as such should reset the flash counter back to 0.
Anyone have the link to the root page?
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Anyone have the link to the root page?
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Unfortunately, the original one was closed due to improper crediting (as per mod), I have recreated the same in a more detailed simple guide. Link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
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Anyone have the link to the root page?
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Here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41718523
Done by one of our team members
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open1your1eyes0 said:
Unfortunately, the original one was closed due to improper crediting (as per mod), I have recreated the same in a more detailed simple guide. Link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
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Thanks I rooted and bricked this morning. All is well now I am back to stock. Was going to try again later but deleted the kernel accidentally
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Just wanted to ask: We should flash this AFTER completing the rooting methods? (Flash via ODIN the same way we did root etc..,) Sorry Im new to Samsung and rooting phones in general, but I do have experience with root/bootloader/etc.., on my tablet...
I see we refer to this as "MDK" Would that be the baseband version or build number? If I am already on Build#JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK and baseband# I545VRUAMDK, would I still need to flash this file to get back to "stock" w/ root? Just a little bit confused....
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Just wanted to ask: We should flash this AFTER completing the rooting methods? (Flash via ODIN the same way we did root etc..,) Sorry Im new to Samsung and rooting phones in general, but I do have experience with root/bootloader/etc.., on my tablet...
I see we refer to this as "MDK" Would that be the baseband version or build number? If I am already on Build#JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK and baseband# I545VRUAMDK, would I still need to flash this file to get back to "stock" w/ root? Just a little bit confused....
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The provided build at the moment is a "Back to Stock" restore. I'm working on a pre-rooted version but AFAIK you'd have to have the bootloader unlocked in order to flash these. Being on Sprint I'm still a little confused on how that works - hopefully spending a little more time around the forums will help clear that up. (Thinking about getting one of these for the parents as a holiday gift - the lower end one they have seems to just be... substandard.)
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Not sure I use a sprint variant and as far as I know there isn't one.
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good **** on the leak! i thought u were just a sprint leaker lol but i guess times have changed. and thats definetly a good thing for us
The I527.Can somebody provide me with this? Let's say I want my device fully stock again. I need to flash this file in Odin. I'll pay today.
http://samsung-updates.com/latest-firmware/
Search for your device there.
Kangburra said:
http://samsung-updates.com/latest-firmware/
Search for your device there.
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LOL I forgot to put the Model number. It's the I527 and I haven't found it anywhere on Samsung's website.
All they have is the I527M but I suspect that would be close enough http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I527M
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All they have is the I527M but I suspect that would be close enough http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I527M
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Hell I'll give it a shot when I get home.
Christogq said:
Hell I'll give it a shot when I get home.
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I think I'm just going to send it back to Samsung for repair.
Christogq said:
Hell I'll give it a shot when I get home.
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It doesn't work I tried it on my mega.I'm in the same situation I need the stock odin firmware also.I bricked mine trying to achieve root.I have been looking for the stock firmware for weeks.I just sent my mega to samsung this morning for repair because I couldn't get the stock odin myself
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It doesn't work I tried it on my mega.I'm in the same situation I need the stock odin firmware also.I bricked mine trying to achieve root.I have been looking for the stock firmware for weeks.I just sent my mega to samsung this morning for repair because I couldn't get the stock odin myself
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See, mine is rooted. Everything was working fine, but I deleted some stuff out of the system apps and then added some other stuff. Nobody can come up with the firmware i need to flash in Odin just yet. I'm going to send mine back tomorrow if nobody can help me out.
Metta
Christogq said:
The I527.Can somebody provide me with this? Let's say I want my device fully stock again. I need to flash this file in Odin. I'll pay today.
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Im looking for the same thing... will pay tooooo :good:
You guys needing an odin rom should try and adapt this.
Maybe the answer to your issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1082288
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Just pook on sammobile.com, all the necassary roma for flashing with odin are there!
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Thatgrass said:
Just pook on sammobile.com, all the necassary roma for flashing with odin are there!
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No, it's not.
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No, it's not.
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Did the I527 Rom not work?
i think i'll be getting a new s4 through insurance.. are all the firmwares etc rootable/hackable these days? i got my s4 right when it came out so i was able to get twrp on it, now i hear its all about safe strap? i want to flash a AOSP rom when i get it, liquid smooth to be exact... think i'll have any issues?
stackz07 said:
i think i'll be getting a new s4 through insurance.. are all the firmwares etc rootable/hackable these days? i got my s4 right when it came out so i was able to get twrp on it, now i hear its all about safe strap? i want to flash a AOSP rom when i get it, liquid smooth to be exact... think i'll have any issues?
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Check this thread out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
riker147 said:
Check this thread out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701330
can you please take a look at this for me? i really don't want to ditch my twrp based recovery s4.
stackz07 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701330
can you please take a look at this for me? i really don't want to ditch my twrp based recovery s4.
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I've taken a look at it...what's your question? Back to your original question....if you get a replacement S4 you're most likely going to get one with the latest firmware and a lock bootloader. The MDK bootloader, the original bootloader that came with the S4 when released, is the only bootloader that can be unlocked (loki) which mean the only bootloader that will allow you to put a custom recovery (TWRP or PhilZ) on the phone. Unless you have an MDK bootloader the only way to flash a ROM is with Safestrap and it has to be a TW based ROM.
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i think i'll be getting a new s4 through insurance.. are all the firmwares etc rootable/hackable these days? i got my s4 right when it came out so i was able to get twrp on it, now i hear its all about safe strap? i want to flash a AOSP rom when i get it, liquid smooth to be exact... think i'll have any issues?
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I've also looked at your other question.... JP already said what's gonna happen if you get q new one through insurance.
Have you tried the full wipe in Odin?? One of Odin files on here is the no wipe. I'd try that before you give up your mdk s4. Or at least Go on swappa and scoop a mdk s4... unless you want to just run TW ROMs ?!?!
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Try this one...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
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stackz07 said:
i think i'll be getting a new s4 through insurance.. are all the firmwares etc rootable/hackable these days? i got my s4 right when it came out so i was able to get twrp on it, now i hear its all about safe strap? i want to flash a AOSP rom when i get it, liquid smooth to be exact... think i'll have any issues?
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+1 on what Mistertac just said. I've got a question for you...if your S4 still works, how/why does an insurance replacement work? I guess it's not any of my business, but I was just wondering how you get an insurance replacement if the phone is still operational.
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I've also looked at your other question.... JP already said what's gonna happen if you get q new one through insurance.
Have you tried the full wipe in Odin?? One of Odin files on here is the no wipe. I'd try that before you give up your mdk s4. Or at least Go on swappa and scoop a mdk s4... unless you want to just run TW ROMs ?!?!
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Try this one...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
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I am running LiquidSmooth 4.4 beta. should i just follow each step from the beginning at this link here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
or should i just reflash kernal and custom recovery only?
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I am running LiquidSmooth 4.4 beta. should i just follow each step from the beginning at this link here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
or should i just reflash kernal and custom recovery only?
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That link Is to root an MDK s4... yet your running Liquid Smooth? Sorry man I'm not following... Jog my memory lol
If you want a fresh start then sure after you Odin back mdk then root it using that link, then install whatever recovery you want. Starting fresh is a good thing sometimes.
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That link Is to root an MDK s4... yet your running Liquid Smooth? Sorry man I'm not following... Jog my memory lol
If you want a fresh start then sure after you Odin back mdk then root it using that link, then install whatever recovery you want. Starting fresh is a good thing sometimes.
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Lol. Sorry! Yes, I am having some weird problems with my custom rom flashes so i want to start fresh and wipe everything with odin then re-flash liquidsmooth. So I am thinking I can skip the "rooting" how to and just go to flashing kernal, then reflash custom recovery? And if so will that cover everything for a "odin re-flash"?
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Lol. Sorry! Yes, I am having some weird problems with my custom rom flashes so i want to start fresh and wipe everything with odin then re-flash liquidsmooth. So I am thinking I can skip the "rooting" how to and just go to flashing kernal, then reflash custom recovery? And if so will that cover everything for a "odin re-flash"?
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Umm well you need to do things in a certain order.. Flash MDK stock firmware in Odin.
Then root it with that link you provided earlier.
Then install a custom recovery of your choice using say Goo Manager or Flashify.
Then your good to go and can flash whatever rom you want again.
Those are the steps you're going to have to take... No skipping any
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Can I ask what weird problems with your rom flashes you're having? May be an easier way for you... maybe just update your recovery.
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stackz07 said:
i think i'll be getting a new s4 through insurance.. are all the firmwares etc rootable/hackable these days? i got my s4 right when it came out so i was able to get twrp on it, now i hear its all about safe strap? i want to flash a AOSP rom when i get it, liquid smooth to be exact... think i'll have any issues?
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Most likely no....to asop and cm based roms. ..research a bit.
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I'm reading all of these comments and I haven't seen a key word that will be in the new firmware, "KNOX". Have y'all thought about that little issue?
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Realistically I don't think anyone on a Verizon s4 has forgot about good ol Knox lol
Although this thread here has jumped around a bit so... I think now the op has just used Odin to flash MDK and start fresh... So no Knox/locked down deal there..
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I have the new firmware and I just used the saferoot method, used Titanium backup to freeze everything from KNOX, then downloaded TWRP. I strayed from TW for a bit and set KNOX to 0x1 lol
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Mistertac said:
[/COLOR]Can I ask what weird problems with your rom flashes you're having? May be an easier way for you... maybe just update your recovery.
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I have been getting boot hangs. Where it will just hang at the samsung custom unlocked icon screen. Then I'll pull battery and when I get it to boot it lost 90% of the free space with zero files to show for accounting for this hogging of available memory. My theory is that when it boot hangs in writing some temp files or something and then I battery pull (after 20 minutes sometimes) and then it does finally boot and majority of my previous free space is now gone.
Any ideas?
Kriptik210 said:
I have the new firmware and I just used the saferoot method, used Titanium backup to freeze everything from KNOX, then downloaded TWRP. I strayed from TW for a bit and set KNOX to 0x1 lol
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You're not on the I545, so your bootloader wasn't locked.
I'd say definitely use Odin to wipe that phone clean and start new. Although I've used Tri Angle Away on my MDK S4 to get rid of that custom screen. That's an option for MDK users.
Up to you rally.
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Mistertac said:
I'd say definitely use Odin to wipe that phone clean and start new. Although I've used Tri Angle Away on my MDK S4 to get rid of that custom screen. That's an option for MDK users.
Up to you rally.
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So do i Just start at number 3, where i flash the kernal, and then recovery? or do i start from number one and "re-root"?
stackz07 said:
So do i Just start at number 3, where i flash the kernal, and then recovery? or do i start from number one and "re-root"?
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Just to be clear... Your still on your MDK s4 right? Never got the new one through insurance?
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Mistertac said:
Just to be clear... Your still on your MDK s4 right? Never got the new one through insurance?
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Correct.