PLEASE HELP!! When in boot the firmware upgrade encountered an issue message appears. I have 1st tried Kies,downloading drivers and troubleshooting still nothing. I then have tried odin with stock restore and I get a fail each time. I have checked usb cords they are in good condition. I have exhausted all options that I know of. Any help would be soooo much appreciative!!! Thanks!
Do you know what build you were on prior? Looks like youre on the me7 ota and youre trying to flash mdk which you cant do.
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I was in the same situation. I apparently use a pit file to get out of this error
The pit file should be locatable in the S4 Android Development section
Flash it and you will be as good as new
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Do you know what build you were on prior? Looks like youre on the me7 ota and youre trying to flash mdk which you cant do.
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Yes i was on me7 I was one of people that did accept update after being rooted. I was ok with it because of new updates that were really needed. I have flashed stock restore tar file. what would be the right file to flash?
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You need the me7 odin file from the dev forums. you were attempting to flash mdk and thats why you were getting the errors.
This is the link to the no wipe versions so you wont lose any apps and associated data. Just make sure you grab the me7 version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
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hexitnow said:
You need the me7 odin file from the dev forums. you were attempting to flash mdk and thats why you were getting the errors.
This is the link to the no wipe versions so you wont lose any apps and associated data. Just make sure you grab the me7 version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
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After my windows computer crashed late that night I tried the next day and was able to fix it..THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP!! MUCH APPRECIATED!
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ok fellas, i have not seen many people with this issue. i just got the note2 i have had many other droids and rooted them all. this is the first time ive used odin. i have the tool kit(great work) but when it comes time to push the pda tar it fails at the end and never reboots. ive tried all usb ports,3 different pcs, and cords. plus i disabled kies. still no joy. you guys have any idea what to try next?
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ok fellas, i have not seen many people with this issue. i just got the note2 i have had many other droids and rooted them all. this is the first time ive used odin. i have the tool kit(great work) but when it comes time to push the pda tar it fails at the end and never reboots. ive tried all usb ports,3 different pcs, and cords. plus i disabled kies. still no joy. you guys have any idea what to try next?
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have your tried checking the MD5 or just re-downloading whatever rom you are trying to PUSH? Also check which version of ODIN you have. Like issues with the Charge, Notes seem to have an issue playing with the Odin interface.
All im pushing is the twrp and su for root . I have v4 of odin the newest v
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All im pushing is the twrp and su for root . I have v4 of odin the newest v
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1st are you already rooted. If you are, you should be using recovery to flash new ROM's not Odin.
2nd. Not sure how much this will help, but try Odin 3.07
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1st are you already rooted. If you are, you should be using recovery to flash new ROM's not Odin.
2nd. Not sure how much this will help, but try Odin 3.07
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not rooted. trying root for the first time on this unit. ill look for an older version thanks for trying to help out:good:
First, I'd say ditch the toolkit and do it manually. At least when it fails, you'll have a better idea of where and what was going on. Where is it failing? Is your device recognized by Odin if you try manually? Have you installed drivers for the phone?
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First, I'd say ditch the toolkit and do it manually. At least when it fails, you'll have a better idea of where and what was going on. Where is it failing? Is your device recognized by Odin if you try manually? Have you installed drivers for the phone?
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Yeah i have all the drivers and the tool kit sees the phone as well as odin. is there files to do it the old way by update .zips/ is there a link for just odin and the needed files for root/su/recovery? thanks for the replys everyone
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Yeah i have all the drivers and the tool kit sees the phone as well as odin. is there files to do it the old way by update .zips/ is there a link for just odin and the needed files for root/su/recovery? thanks for the replys everyone
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Try this link for Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1165122&d=1340993443
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Try this link for Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1165122&d=1340993443
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should now look for a rooted stock firmware like this http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyNote2/SCH-I605/rooted/root66_VZW_stock_system.tar.zip
im a bit new to this style of rooting. im used to the .zip stuff. im guessing this new way of doing things is because of the bootloader being on lock down?
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should now look for a rooted stock firmware like this http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyNote2/SCH-I605/rooted/root66_VZW_stock_system.tar.zip
im a bit new to this style of rooting. im used to the .zip stuff. im guessing this new way of doing things is because of the bootloader being on lock down?
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I'm not sure who posted that one, but that is correct. Have you checked to see if you have a pre-ota rooted stock rom? I would check the android thread about rooting and using odin to make sure there's been no changes. Odin is usually pretty easy to use (ONCE you get it to recognize the correct drivers.)
It is a new phone so I would guess not but ill look and read more. Thanks a lot
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IM AM ROOTED, thanks for the replies.. i ended up using CASUAL
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Dragonstalker and jeeper, thanks for this. I'd love to see this become more universal in the Q&A forums.
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So i did the ME7 update and i rooted it, but i hate not having a bootloader, so with a stock tar file and odin would it be possible to go from ME7 to MDK stock and then root and get a bootloader? Or would i possibly brick my phone because of going back in firmware, is this plausible at all? Ive found a website that easily explains it, any ideas?
Nope, not possible.
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So i did the ME7 update and i rooted it, but i hate not having a bootloader, so with a stock tar file and odin would it be possible to go from ME7 to MDK stock and then root and get a bootloader? Or would i possibly brick my phone because of going back in firmware, is this plausible at all? Ive found a website that easily explains it, any ideas?
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You cant go back to mdk from me7 like jae said. Me7 has a bootloader, all android devices do. Me7 blocked the loki exploit for the bootloader, so no custom recovery at the moment.
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ME7 to MDK
alright thanks, thats what i wanted to know. i just dont want to try and go from ME7 to a stock MDK using odin and then brick my phone, ill just wait till ME7's bootloader gets unlocked.
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Hey Guys if you read this article you will see that in the new OTA it will unlock LTE band 4.
So here is my question... Being MDK LOKI rooted will I be able to flash the modem and get the band 4 or will there be stuff in the kernel that we will need?
My real question is.. will we be able to use the new Band 4 eventually being rooted?
+1 for this question also. Being rooted on mdk with recovery I am getting close to letting go for 4.3 cause I have a gear watch that's doing nothing. I haven't needed any ROMs since my x and RAZR, so I could settle with root only but would b nice to keep most and reap the benefits without selling out my mdk framework. I'll grab beans or cm10 at that point. I know its a tough question without a sign of the ota yet
We just have to wait till some of the devs get a hold of the OTA and tear it apart.
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We just have to wait till some of the devs get a hold of the OTA and tear it apart.
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Yes, please. Somebody grab it and save it and send it.
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Yes, please. Somebody grab it and save it and send it.
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For what it's worth, someone posted a link to the OTA file and I downloaded it. It looks like the modem file is done via a patch instead of the OTA including an actual flashable .bin file. I'm guessing someone will have to install the OTA and pull the modem file from the phone itself.
I came to ask this same question. For once, the stock rom has something I want that I can't get. It's usually the other way around. I'm sure the devs will have a flashable file to get LTE band 4 sometime soon. And that's why I love the android developer community!
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For what it's worth, someone posted a link to the OTA file and I downloaded it. It looks like the modem file is done via a patch instead of the OTA including an actual flashable .bin file. I'm guessing someone will have to install the OTA and pull the modem file from the phone itself.
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Exactly. We need someone who took the ota and kept root before anything can be done.
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Just flashed the zip from here in recovery and I now have MJ7. Doesn't look like AWS is enabled in the part of town I'm in, but I think it is in some parts of Atlanta. Even still being on band 13, my speeds have increased.
yellow triangle!!!!!! arrrrrrggghh
(GALAXY S 4 VERIZON) I was just testing the waters and tried to go back to VRUDMI1 firmware FROM VRUEMJ7 LATEST 4.3 UPDATE .. bad mistake dont do it!!! my grammer sucks bare with me..but im stuck at the yellow triangle screen kies isnt getting me anywhere.the phone will not connect no matter what i do.. i can get the the phone into download mode but still nothing..is there a VRUEMJ7 4.3 odin restore out that will help me i cant find it anywhere i would appreciate your help kies is useless if there is no odin file i'll just take it back to verizon thanks first post ever and possibly the first idiot to brick his phone not even ten minutes after updating it laugh at me if u will i expect it..lol
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(GALAXY S 4 VERIZON) I was just testing the waters and tried to go back to VRUDMI1 firmware FROM VRUEMJ7 LATEST 4.3 UPDATE .. bad mistake dont do it!!! my grammer sucks bare with me..but im stuck at the yellow triangle screen kies isnt getting me anywhere.the phone will not connect no matter what i do.. i can get the the phone into download mode but still nothing..is there a VRUEMJ7 4.3 odin restore out that will help me i cant find it anywhere i would appreciate your help kies is useless if there is no odin file i'll just take it back to verizon thanks first post ever and possibly the first idiot to brick his phone not even ten minutes after updating it laugh at me if u will i expect it..lol
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Sorry dude but unfortunately as of right now there is no Odin image to flash, so you're going to have to take it back to Verizon.
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(GALAXY S 4 VERIZON) I was just testing the waters and tried to go back to VRUDMI1 firmware FROM VRUEMJ7 LATEST 4.3 UPDATE .. bad mistake dont do it!!! my grammer sucks bare with me..but im stuck at the yellow triangle screen kies isnt getting me anywhere.the phone will not connect no matter what i do.. i can get the the phone into download mode but still nothing..is there a VRUEMJ7 4.3 odin restore out that will help me i cant find it anywhere i would appreciate your help kies is useless if there is no odin file i'll just take it back to verizon thanks first post ever and possibly the first idiot to brick his phone not even ten minutes after updating it laugh at me if u will i expect it..lol
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If you want to test a odin restore for MJ7 let me know. Where exactly did odin fail at?
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If you want to test a odin restore for MJ7 let me know. Where exactly did odin fail at?
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it verified vrudmi1 md5 image it passed then it started to appear to flash and failed at writing to nand or the very first step of the flashing process.and yes i'll test it as long as it dont trip the knox counter
nevermind i went and replaced my phone now i'm back on ME7.
might be an odin image
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Sorry dude but unfortunately as of right now there is no Odin image to flash, so you're going to have to take it back to Verizon.
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i plugged my phone in today verizon software updater started download an update for my phone i'm already on 4.3 rooted i downloaded MI1 already so i know this is 4.3.. and its full size image tell me what you think would this possibly be an odin image can somebody change the format for use with odin to help people like me who bricked thier device?
It's already in the development section. I think it was released last Friday.
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So my home button decoded to give out so I am curious I rooted on Mj7 hoping for a replacement that is unlockable but I need to unroot to return to vzw I could get a way with remove g root apps but device status is set to custom as well as boot screen anyone have a link or been successful restoring to stock or if I take the ota Will it unroot or will I just get a brick? Help is greatly appreciated thanks
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So my home button decoded to give out so I am curious I rooted on Mj7 hoping for a replacement that is unlockable but I need to unroot to return to vzw I could get a way with remove g root apps but device status is set to custom as well as boot screen anyone have a link or been successful restoring to stock or if I take the ota Will it unroot or will I just get a brick? Help is greatly appreciated thanks
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You may want to check this thread out. I'm not sure, but you may have to reset the flash count also. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507253
Thanks for the help as you happen to be the only one that has attempted to help me +1
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So my home button decoded to give out so I am curious I rooted on Mj7 hoping for a replacement that is unlockable but I need to unroot to return to vzw I could get a way with remove g root apps but device status is set to custom as well as boot screen anyone have a link or been successful restoring to stock or if I take the ota Will it unroot or will I just get a brick? Help is greatly appreciated thanks
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Since you're returning it, you should flash the full-wipe emergency recovery ROM image. That'll clear the custom status and remove all of your data.
Is this a Odin file? I would assume so as u don't have anything cwm or anything related I heard something about using the update software tool on o
Pc as well idk
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Is this a Odin file? I would assume so as u don't have anything cwm or anything related I heard something about using the update software tool on o
Pc as well idk
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Yes, it's an image that you flash using ODIN. Yes, you can use the Verizon recovery assistant as well as Kies to recover. Your call.
thanks man! unfortunatly the link on this the odin file is not found do u happen to have a odin file on here? not sure if it is version specific?
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539 . If that fails, google odin 3.09 it's widely available.
Thanks worked great for my new phone came with 4.2.2 so now need to look into root and safest rap it kenec or what have you best place to start?
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Going from MJ4 Jellybomb to NAB KitKat Killer
Follow these links precisely in this order. This process assumes these things:
You already have Odin and the drivers for your device.
You are already on a rooted MJ4 Jellybomb ROM
You have already played around with your device before and will not blame me if you break it.
This is a painless process and shouldn't take more than a couple hours to download everything and install. I am using Odin v3.09 as I find this works the best on my Note 3 and never causes problems. If you do not see your device in Odin this is another thing all together, and you need to find the drivers.
Odin each file in the AP slot, this used to be known as PDA. Reboot after each Odin flash let the device sit for a minute then on to the next. Odin v3.09 will already have the 'reboot' option checked by default.
Do not wipe anything until you get the recovery back onto your device.
At this point it is up to you. I wiped System, Dalvik and Cache only and have had no difficulty.
EDIT HERE: To make it even easier here is a link to Odin as well thanks to @daerragh
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/themes-apps/27-08-2013-odin-3-09-odin-1-85-versions-t2189539
@Skunk Ape1 Sotck MJ4 Odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47983560
@freeza Stock NAB Odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50495690
@bigbiff TWRP Recovery Odin---If you get to here and can not get the Recovery on your device @bigbiff is changing some things up so I will ask him if I can link to the file I have that works flawlessly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471564
Finally @JoshBeachpresents KitKat Killer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50983367
Any questions please ask below. Remember none of this is my work I am just a middle man helping the end users.
Make sure you give thanks to the devs that made all this possible. If you can not do this one simple thing then close this window now! Why not go ahead and rate the thread while your here.
YOU the man. Thank you.
Hopefully this will keep some of the noob questions at a minimum.
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YOU the man. Thank you.
Hopefully this will keep some of the noob questions at a minimum.
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You got it my man, anything to help! See a bunch of confusion so I made this very specific.
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You got it my man, anything to help! See a bunch of confusion so I made this very specific.
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Outstanding contribution. I'm very pleased to see posts like this.
I think that Josh supporting this makes it just about perfect.
Thanks a ton.
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Thank you thank you thank you Steve. If I wanted to add engineering bootloader to the mix do I flash it via Odin in the BL section after all these processes are done.
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Thank you thank you thank you Steve. If I wanted to add engineering bootloader to the mix do I flash it via Odin in the BL section after all these processes are done.
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First of all I am glad this helped you. You shouldn't need the engineering boot-loader unless something got messed up. If you just want it for future ability to flash basebands then yes. Being NABbed (yeah) is a prerequisite to flashing @freeza boot-loader.
Sorry for the delayed response I just started a BS midnight shift the beginning of the week. Ninjas work at night so I guess it fits.
So I don't have to go back to stock before I follow this process is that correct?
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So I don't have to go back to stock before I follow this process is that correct?
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Now that we have the full restore files for both builds, just flash stock MJ4, back up your internal memory to your computer, flash the complete stock NAB tar or one-click, and go from there.
Those tar files bring you to official status, the second plants NAB on your phone, after which time you can flash recovery and either root, or go straight to K3.
Not a bad idea to factory reset your rooted MJ4 phone prior to flashing the stock MJ4 file, as it will save you some time.
Just follow the OP.
It's super easy, fun for the whole family.
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Now that we have the full restore files for both builds, just flash stock MJ4, back up your internal memory to your computer, flash the complete stock NAB tar or one-click, and go from there.
Those tar files bring you to official status, the second plants NAB on your phone, after which time you can flash recovery and either root, or go straight to K3.
Not a bad idea to factory reset your rooted MJ4 phone prior to flashing the stock MJ4 file, as it will save you some time.
Just follow the OP.
It's super easy, fun for the whole family.
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Thanks for the response @micmars these midnights are killing me.
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Thanks for the response @micmars these midnights are killing me.
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Me too, these late questions are killing me
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