Does anyone know where i can find the stock me7 firmware?
Theres a link in the dev section.
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hexitnow said:
Theres a link in the dev section.
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I hate to ask but could you post a link, I couldn't find it
I tried odining mdk over me7 and it was less than fruitful, I really need it to make my s4 do anything than go into download mode
Here it is! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357235
I'm assuming you got the OTA update then tried to odin back to MDK with no luck. I hope this works for you though!
Its like the 20th link down from the top and the search function works pretty well here. You cant odin back to mdk once your on me7 and it sounds like you tried flashing a custom recovery while on me7 which you cant do either. Here you go, hope you get it sorted out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43420116
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I have a Verizon S4 and I am on 4.2.2 on an I545 VRUAME7. Is this how to get back to the original before the OTA to be able to unlock the bootloader? I found thisd but not sure if that is what that does http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325 I am not rooted right now if that matters and I really don't wanna screw anything up but I really want to be able to flash custom roms
Thanks, Dan
No....the OTA ME7 you CAN NOT go back to before the OTA ME7. You are stuck till someone finds a way.... Sorry for the bad news
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You can root me7 tho.
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For what you want, you are out of luck. You cannot revert back. You cannot install a recovery. You cannot install a custom rom.
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Okay guys, so here is the deal. My now is having some issues that may or may not require a return, and I would like to completely return to sick, just in case. I used casual to unlock and root, but how would I relock? I have not been able to find a guide anywhere. Also, how does triangle away work? I was told that I need to use this so that a triangle does not alert them to me unlocking. Noob question I know, but any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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your kidding me? Click link in my sig...or can be found over in the dev section.
Nope not kidding you. Honestly could not find it when I looked. I'll check that out though , thanks .
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ncvikingx97 said:
Nope not kidding you. Honestly could not find it when I looked. I'll check that out though , thanks .
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all you do is restore to not the latest odin the previous one odin that image and take ota and it looks your device with the ota
Thanks man!
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Question.... if I flash back to my stock back up and then update , will that remove my unlock/ unroot?
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Question.... if I flash back to my stock back up and then update , will that remove my unlock/ unroot?
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check my guide again...I just updated section 1b. We now have a VRAMC3 odin file. Now you can flash back to the latest stock and no need to update. :good:
Dont forget to thank Beanstown, he provided the link!
and yes that will unroot and relock.
OK , last post I promise lol. If I flash back to stock 4.1.1( through twrp) and update, I will be completely stock?
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ncvikingx97 said:
OK , last post I promise lol. If I flash back to stock 4.1.1( through twrp) and update, I will be completely stock?
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flashing through recovery does not replace recovery which will cause the ota update to fail. If you want to go back to factory stock. simply odin vramc3 in odin and be done.
OK thanks
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I'm on MK2 right now and it seems hope of bootloader unlock may be in the form of reverting back to mdk.
Of this is the case here is my question.
If on mdk can you flash any stock kernel like mk2 or are you stuck with mdk based kernel. I ask this as mj7 had charger issues but mk2 doesn't.
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tshelby73 said:
I'm on MK2 right now and it seems hope of bootloader unlock may be in the form of reverting back to mdk.
Of this is the case here is my question.
If on mdk can you flash any stock kernel like mk2 or are you stuck with mdk based kernel. I ask this as mj7 had charger issues but mk2 doesn't.
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Where did you see that we could revert, or are even close to being able to?
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Not able to revert but has been talked about. I'm just preparing in case it happens and finding out info. It may never happen.
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I'm on MK2 right now and it seems hope of bootloader unlock may be in the form of reverting back to mdk.
Of this is the case here is my question.
If on mdk can you flash any stock kernel like mk2 or are you stuck with mdk based kernel. I ask this as mj7 had charger issues but mk2 doesn't.
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If you're on an MDK s4 you'd be able to flash any kernels that are made for the phone as well as any modems.
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Thanks
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A lot of development since I first browsed here awhile ago. I'm on 4.2.2 and have no idea what to do.
I think the Eclipse ROM is compatible with SS for AOSP UI. Haven't used it myself though. I think you'd have to update to 4.3 for it though. Don't quote me on that.
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What do you mean by you are on ME7.... are you on an ME7 based ROM? or are you on the official ME7 stock verizon build?
If you are rooted and not on an MDK bootloader then you will have to use safestrap and flash a safestrap safe ROM which there are a bunch now.
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A lot of development since I first browsed here awhile ago. I'm on 4.2.2 and have no idea what to do.
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Do some reading...There are stickies in general section you need to read.
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A lot of development since I first browsed here awhile ago. I'm on 4.2.2 and have no idea what to do.
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At this point if your not on an MDK s4 and are on the me7 stock firmware I'd suggest looking into updating your phone to MK2 then root it and install SafeStrap.
There are a lot of ROM options out now for that setup. Not really anymore being made for ME7 I don't believe.
Like they said though read up 1st so you know what you're getting into. And if you do decide to go that route just Odin MK2 on your phone... Nice an easy. This of course if you're NOT on an MDK based phone running an ME7 ROM
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Hi all, I got a couple questions. I'm currently still on 4.3, running a safe-strapped Rom (Galaxy s4, VZW). I'd like to upgrade to KK.
Is the latest firmware available OTA still NC5?
What method will I need to upgrade, OTA or flash stock? Since I'm rooted, is an OTA even an option? I do have SuperSU pro's survival mode (I heard that worked for a couple people). I'm guessing otherwise I'd have to Towel root.
Finally, I assume I should delete the custom ROM slot and factory wipe my stock slot before updating. Will doing a reset affect safe strap, or will it leave it alone?
Thanks!
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marbertshere said:
Hi all, I got a couple questions. I'm currently still on 4.3, running a safe-strapped Rom (Galaxy s4, VZW). I'd like to upgrade to KK.
Is the latest firmware available OTA still NC5?
What method will I need to upgrade, OTA or flash stock? Since I'm rooted, is an OTA even an option? I do have SuperSU pro's survival mode (I heard that worked for a couple people). I'm guessing otherwise I'd have to Towel root.
Finally, I assume I should delete the custom ROM slot and factory wipe my stock slot before updating. Will doing a reset affect safe strap, or will it leave it alone?
Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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Thank you for the link, and everything else you've done around here, Bob. I read around a little but I couldn't figure this out: do I have to use Surge's method to upgrade or can I take an alternative route (in guessing Odin) , now that towel root exists?
I'm hesitant only bc I tried to use his downgrade /upgrade methods on a different phone and had some problems. Thanks.
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Nvm, I'm going to try to giglie's method. Guess I'm going to wipe my 2nd Rom slot and factory reset my stock slot. Hope I'm on the right track?
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marbertshere said:
Nvm, I'm going to try to giglie's method. Guess I'm going to wipe my 2nd Rom slot and factory reset my stock slot. Hope I'm on the right track?
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You can't use ROM slots with 3.72 safestrap. ROM must be installed to stock slot. Take and research this info.
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I went back to stock using Odin. took update, rooted with towelroot installed Safestrap 3.72 . Then installed custom KK rom. All worked without any issues
Here is a link with videos
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337590
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spjetrovic said:
I went back to stock using Odin. took update, rooted with towelroot installed Safestrap 3.72 . Then installed custom KK rom. All worked without any issues
Here is a link with videos
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337590
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Thanks for the info. I was just curious, could I do a full unroot/reset (I rooted with saferoot) instead of flashing stock with odin? I mean, same end result, right
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You can't use ROM slots with 3.72 safestrap. ROM must be installed to stock slot. Take and research this info.
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Thanks for the link again. I meant I would wipe my current custom ROM slot before I flash to stock or update anything.
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Thanks for the info. I was just curious, could I do a full unroot/reset (I rooted with saferoot) instead of flashing stock with odin? I mean, same end result, right
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I would recommend Odin full wipe tar. This gets your phone 100% stock. It's safe, simple and proven to work.
Watch the videos they help a lot.
I haven't done it the other way!
Don't want to miss lead you.
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spjetrovic said:
I would recommend Odin full wipe tar. This gets your phone 100% stock. It's safe, simple and proven to work.
Watch the videos they help a lot.
I haven't done it the other way!
Don't want to miss lead you.
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No, thank you! Videos are incredibly helpful. I was just curious.
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