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Backstory:
So last night my phone turned off by itself and wouldn't turn back on. My first thought it something with the ROM. So I boot to recovery and start a backup before I try to wipe/format etc. Long story short, it ended up being the battery just ate sh*t. So I got a new battery from Verizon, after I tried to ODIN back to stock though...
Problem:
I was on Hyperdrive RLS15, and I tried to Odin open1your1eyes MDK NoWipe. But my phone is just hanging on the Verizon screen. (it has been over half hr) My phone is MDK base (no safestrap), is that the right thing to flash? Is there anything else I have to do?
Thanks in advance, and forgive my naiveness. :silly:
fadac said:
Backstory:
So last night my phone turned off by itself and wouldn't turn back on. My first thought it something with the ROM. So I boot to recovery and start a backup before I try to wipe/format etc. Long story short, it ended up being the battery just ate sh*t. So I got a new battery from Verizon, after I tried to ODIN back to stock though...
Problem:
I was on Hyperdrive RLS15, and I tried to Odin open1your1eyes MDK NoWipe. But my phone is just hanging on the Verizon screen. (it has been over half hr) My phone is MDK base (no safestrap), is that the right thing to flash? Is there anything else I have to do?
Thanks in advance, and forgive my naiveness. :silly:
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Try the tar from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
Some have had better luck with this one
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Thanks, yes that worked. :good::good:
The name scared me (MKD) until I realized it was just a typo.
EDIT: A mod should really fix that. It's been like that since September even though a MKD never existed.
fadac said:
Thanks, yes that worked. :good::good:
The name scared me (MKD) until I realized it was just a typo.
EDIT: A mod should really fix that. It's been like that since September even though a MKD never existed.
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Also I include a link to versions of MDK (full-wipe) and MJ7 (full-wipe) I uploaded (that is I didn't mirror them) in the MK2 Odin tar thread.
I see you were successful but ill include my link anyway. Maybe this will help others who read this.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407573182
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Surge1223 said:
Also I include a link to versions of MDK (full-wipe) and MJ7 (full-wipe) I uploaded (that is I didn't mirror them) in the MK2 Odin tar thread.
I see you were successful but ill include my link anyway. Maybe this will help others who read this.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407573182
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So I'm on MDK now with HD RLS15, is there any benefit flashing up to MJ7 or MK2? Do they all require Odin or is there recovery flashables?
Thanks
fadac said:
So I'm on MDK now with HD RLS15, is there any benefit flashing up to MJ7 or MK2? Do they all require Odin or is there recovery flashables?
Thanks
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NO!
Don't do it. A part of me dies everytime i hear someone intentionally upgraded their S4 from MDK to a newer locked down version.
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fadac said:
So I'm on MDK now with HD RLS15, is there any benefit flashing up to MJ7 or MK2? Do they all require Odin or is there recovery flashables?
Thanks
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You're going to want to keep your bootloader MDK. With MDK you an flash any ROM you want, AOSP , AOKP , CM , TW..... 4.3...4.4 you name it.
If you updated to MK2 base you'd take away your options. You'd only be able to flash TW ROMs that are based on whatever build your phone is ...MK2 is 4.3 . And your only recovery would be SafeStrap. Not TWRP or CWM
How did end up with HD15 ? Flashed in recovery right? You can find any number of ROMs on these forums that are based off of MK2 or MJ7 and just flash them in recovery.
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You're going to want to keep your bootloader MDK. With MDK you an flash any ROM you want, AOSP , AOKP , CM , TW..... 4.3...4.4 you name it.
If you updated to MK2 base you'd take away your options. You'd only be able to flash TW ROMs that are based on whatever build your phone is ...MK2 is 4.3 . And your only recovery would be SafeStrap. Not TWRP or CWM
How did end up with HD15 ? Flashed in recovery right? You can find any number of ROMs on these forums that are based off of MK2 or MJ7 and just flash them in recovery.
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Gotcha. Yes recovery. HD says it's MK2 based, but my phone build still says MDK in the About screen. That's why I was wondering. Come to think of it though, doesn't that just display the Modem version (which is recovery flashable), correct?
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Gotcha. Yes recovery. HD says it's MK2 based, but my phone build still says MDK in the About screen. That's why I was wondering. Come to think of it though, doesn't that just display the Modem version (which is recovery flashable), correct?
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Yes. MDK is your bootloader/Build and MK2 would be your baseband/modem.
Grab this app and it will show you everything https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
And Surge has a thread on here of all our modems which are flashable through recovery although your probably good to stick with MK2 for now.
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Before you start doing anything to your phone, find what build number you have. To do this go to settings >> more >> about phone. Then scroll to the bottom and find build number. Remember the last 3 characters of it because it will be referred to things across the forum.
I nor the devs who created these threads are responsible for anything that may happen or happens to your phone as a result of rooting, flashing, etc. You are choosing to do this yourself and therefore assume any/all risks involved
Emergency and No-Wipe Odin Tars
I recommend downloading the one for your build just in case anything goes wrong. For now I will just give you the links to the forums with the tars attached. Here is an excellent video on how to apply the Emregency tar for MK2
Thanks to @sextape, @joderme, @open1your1eyes0, and @Surge1223
MDK Emergency
ME7 Emergency
MDK ME7 & MI1 No-Wipe
MJ7 No-Wipe | MJ7 Emergency
MK2 Emergency and No-Wipe
NC5 Emergency and No-Wipe
NG6 Emergency and No-Wipe
OC1 Emergency
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How to Root Verizon Galaxy S4
Click your build number below to go to the related thread to root your phone.
Thanks to @open1your1eyes0, @BeansTown106, @k1mu, and @geohot.
MDK
ME7
MI1
MJ7, MK2 (Should also work with me7 and mi1 and probably any device running android 4.3)
NC5 and NC2 (Just go to towelroot.com on your device)
NG6
NK1
OC1 (Kingroot)
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Safestrap
Since the bootloader is locked and the loki exploit is patched. Only those on MDK can have a custom recovery such as TWRP or CWM to flash almost anything on their device. Those who are on a build above MDK (ME7, MI1, MJ7, MK2 and NC5) can only use SafeStrap to flash touchwiz based roms. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLASH A CUSTOM RECOVERY ON A BUILD ABOVE MDK. We can't flash custom kernels so we can't flash roms like CyanogenMod, and AOSP, they require a diffeent kernel. Safestrap requires root. Install safestrap as a normal apk. Thanks to @Hashcode, Without him it would be impossible to flash any custom ROM on a locked bootloader.
VZW Safestrap thread
If you are on ME7 or MI1 you can use Safetrap 3.65 to flash 4.2.2 touchwiz based ROM's in ROM-slots. I recommend you update to MK2 and install Safestrap 3.71
If you are on MJ7 of MK2 you can use Safestrap 3.71 to flash 4.3 touchwiz based ROM's in ROM-slots. Heres a list of compatible 4.3 ROM's
If you are on NC5 you can use the @muniz_ri's SafeStrap 3.7.5 to flash 4.4.2 touchwiz based ROM's. Here's a WIP list of 4.4.2 Compatible ROM's NC5 Modules
Modems
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Do you think this should be stickied?
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Sticky pls!!!!
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Anything you want me to add to it?
Saferoot will work at least on ME7 and MI1. Probably also MDK, but I wouldn't recommend mixing that up with the Loki work.
It's a lot smaller download than, say, Root de la Vega.
Should I maybe add a 4.4.2 SS Compatible ROM list?
joshuabg said:
Should I maybe add a 4.4.2 SS Compatible ROM list?
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I got one started. You can link to it
sent via safestrap 3.72 and echo v25.1! !
Phone will not work after rsl17
I have been looking and reading about how to get my phone back. I tried uploading the new hyperdrive RSL17 from RSL15 and it just looped on the kitkat/hyperdrive screen. I did not read up on having to upgrade to kitkat and that is where my issues lies. I tried to use the emergency and no wipe and they all failed. I got the Kies format error on it now when i turn it on. any suggestions on what I can do to get my phone back? oh and it is a verizon s4:fingers-crossed:
Thanks
ssgferrell said:
I have been looking and reading about how to get my phone back. I tried uploading the new hyperdrive RSL17 from RSL15 and it just looped on the kitkat/hyperdrive screen. I did not read up on having to upgrade to kitkat and that is where my issues lies. I tried to use the emergency and no wipe and they all failed. I got the Kies format error on it now when i turn it on. any suggestions on what I can do to get my phone back? oh and it is a verizon s4:fingers-crossed:
Thanks
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Did you try the NC5 Emergency, if that fails try a different usb cable of try a different usb port.
Any chance there's an emergency tar file for NC2? I haven't been able to find one anywhere and I kinda need it.
Xulthon said:
Any chance there's an emergency tar file for NC2? I haven't been able to find one anywhere and I kinda need it.
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Use the NC2 leak tar.
I've read up a bit, but havent been able to confirm something and was hoping someone might be able to help...
Right now, I am on 4.3 MJ7 rooted, and want to upgrade to 4.4 NC5 and then root. I don't care about flashing ROMs, just want root access...
From what I can tell, I have two options,based on what I have done in the past
1) I can ODIN a no-wipe 4.3 MJ7 on my device, so then I can OTA to 4.4, and then root via towelrool
or
2) I can use ODIN directly to 4.4 and then root.
Is there any difference in the end result between the two, or will they get me to the same spot? Also, the link for the no-wipe MJ7 (at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507217 ) seems broken, so unless someone has an updated like, I may have to just do #2 anyway.
Thanks for any help
Adam
Audemars02 said:
I've read up a bit, but havent been able to confirm something and was hoping someone might be able to help...
Right now, I am on 4.3 MJ7 rooted, and want to upgrade to 4.4 NC5 and then root. I don't care about flashing ROMs, just want root access...
From what I can tell, I have two options,based on what I have done in the past
1) I can ODIN a no-wipe 4.3 MJ7 on my device, so then I can OTA to 4.4, and then root via towelrool
or
2) I can use ODIN directly to 4.4 and then root.
Is there any difference in the end result between the two, or will they get me to the same spot? Also, the link for the no-wipe MJ7 (at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507217 ) seems broken, so unless someone has an updated like, I may have to just do #2 anyway.
Thanks for any help
Adam
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I would just use the NC5 odin tar then. Or use the MK2 tar then take the OTA
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I would just use the NC5 odin tar then. Or use the MK2 tar then take the OTA
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thanks...may try the MK2 no wipe, then OTA... unless someone has any reason why not to do that!
Audemars02 said:
thanks...may try the MK2 no wipe, then OTA... unless someone has any reason why not to do that!
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In did that a while ago when the NC5 OTA came out. After that you can root with towel root.
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Batttie said:
Sticky pls!!!!
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Not sure how to request to get this sticked.
SS, Kernel
What is the meaning of SS? Can I flash a kernel with safe strap , I'm on NC5
I am running stock 4.3 from here.
Before that I was trying out stock 4.4.2 from here.
4.3 seems to be running well but I still have the ND7 radio. I know this shouldn't necessarily be a problem, but I would like to try the MJ9 radio and see if my battery life improves.
To downgrade the radio from ND7 to MJ9, is it simply a matter of flashing VRUEMJ9_radio.zip in recovery?
Or are there any other additional steps I should take, such as "format /modem" or something similiar in Philz?
I would appreciate any input on this.
Rootabaga, I can't help you with your situation however am having an issue with my signal being intermittent,especially when I set up a hot spot. Could someone tell me what's a better radio to use than MJ9 or is there a better means to fix this issue...?
Can anyone shed some light on this?
Thanks
Rootabaga said:
I am running stock 4.3 from here.
Before that I was trying out stock 4.4.2 from here.
4.3 seems to be running well but I still have the ND7 radio. I know this shouldn't necessarily be a problem, but I would like to try the MJ9 radio and see if my battery life improves.
To downgrade the radio from ND7 to MJ9, is it simply a matter of flashing VRUEMJ9_radio.zip in recovery?
Or are there any other additional steps I should take, such as "format /modem" or something similiar in Philz?
I would appreciate any input on this.
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Yes just flash the zip in twrp or CWM. FYI your battery life isn't going to get better by doing this.
DreamFX said:
Yes just flash the zip in twrp or CWM. FYI your battery life is going to get better by doing this.
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In my experience, only way to go from ND7 baseband to MJ9 baseband is to flash the MJ9 firmware( rooted/unlocked) using ODIN. Trying flash the MJ9 baseband zip in recovery did not work for me.
DreamFX said:
Yes just flash the zip in twrp or CWM. FYI your battery life isn't going to get better by doing this.
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Thanks for replying. You're probably right about the battery life. Maybe it was wishful thinking on my part. Now that I've had ND7 for a few weeks, battery life seems to be more like it used to be.
netma2k said:
In my experience, only way to go from ND7 baseband to MJ9 baseband is to flash the MJ9 firmware( rooted/unlocked) using ODIN. Trying flash the MJ9 baseband zip in recovery did not work for me.
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Thanks. I already flashed the MJ9 firmware when I first went from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2. Are you saying I would need to flash the firmware again?
The main reason I now want to try it is because browsing the net on any browser over WIFI has gotten almost impossible with ND7. 4G is fine. I'm not sure if it is because of ND7 but I thought it might be worth a try.
This is a recovery flashable, stock boot.img, pulled from freeza's stock rooted rom, located here. It's completely unchanged from stock, I just made it flashable. After flashing, You may, or may not have to modify your build.prop to set secure storage to "false." See freeza's thread here, for more info on this.
Use this at your own risk, I assume no responsibility.
NH7 Kernel: NH7
MD5: 610f8d02cea6f2c1641da926ae07a7c4
Very nice! Thank you sir.. :thumbup:
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LouRock said:
Very nice! Thank you sir.. :thumbup:
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No prob, glad it helps.
Awesome thank you so much
What would be the benefit Of this
busventinc said:
Awesome thank you so much
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You're welcome
uknow said:
What would be the benefit Of this
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Numerous, for example, it will allow you to return to the stock kernel, for troubleshooting purposes, if you expect an incompatibility, or issue with a custom kernel, without having to flash an entire stock rooted rom, or downloading an entire rom, just for the boot image.
By the way I want to thank you for this its a blessing we have ppl who do this for us with that said im a noob should I flash this I have the nh7 modem I flashed the nh7 stockish rom then I restored my backup for sacs moar rom
i flashed the baseband/modem and that loaded fine. i then tried to flash the kernel and get stuck in a boot loop even after i tried the file to set to false. what can i be doing wrong?
anth75 said:
i flashed the baseband/modem and that loaded fine. i then tried to flash the kernel and get stuck in a boot loop even after i tried the file to set to false. what can i be doing wrong?
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Can you provide more info. If you were in a bootloop, how did you set the file to false? Did you flash the fix, in freeza's OP? If so, that's likely the problem. That build.prop is for a previous version.
I did flash the fix. How else can I get the new modem flashed without bootlooping? My modem/baseband is NH7. Just can get the NH7 stock kernel on without looping
anth75 said:
I did flash the fix. How else can I get the new modem flashed without bootlooping? My modem/baseband is NH7. Just can get the NH7 stock kernel on without looping
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I'm not sure what the issue is, I haven't run into this yet. To be absolutely clear, are you flashing the wifi/secure storage fix, from freeza's thread?
Yes as I read it would fix the boot loop. I tried without it and had no luck either.
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Yes as I read it would fix the boot loop. I tried without it and had no luck either.
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That's the problem. That fix is fo MJ4. Also, what rom are you on? I'm not sure if the NH7 kernel, is compatible with NC5 roms. I know for a fact, NC5 kernels, are incompatible with NH7 roms (no display).
Your best bet is to Odin the NC7 tar, if you want all NC7, or Odin NC7, and restore your TWRP backup, of your previous rom. Your baseband, will be NH7, but your kernel will be whatever was included in your previous/preferred rom.
I'm on sacs rom. My baseband/modem is currently NH7 and have no problems
Im also on sacs rom and nh7 kernel want make it past samsung screen just a heads up keep a updates back up before trying this
uknow said:
Im also on sacs rom and nh7 kernel want make it past samsung screen just a heads up keep a updates back up before trying this
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Sacs rom is NC5 based. Use an NC5 compatible kernel.
LMMT said:
Sacs rom is NC5 based. Use an NC5 compatible kernel.
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Yeah I was reading your post and you said you wasn't sure so I check lol but anyways do you know where a stock nc5 kernel zip is?
uknow said:
Yeah I was reading your post and you said you wasn't sure so I check lol but anyways do you know where a stock nc5 kernel zip is?
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Yep, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51841373
leankernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46569112
There is also the great freeza's beastmode kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47338337
PP now supports the S4 and I would like to return the phone back to Verizon original condition. I have a stock rom and I believe with a stock Odin will work without tripping Knox, but how to I flash the lower information that I used Odin to get it on PP to begin with that doesn't change with a rom flash. The person also said that the 4G information is missing and that needs to be re-installed. There probably is a post here, but I have had no luck in finding it.
Thanks,
Mark
markrb12 said:
PP now supports the S4 and I would like to return the phone back to Verizon original condition. I have a stock rom and I believe with a stock Odin will work without tripping Knox, but how to I flash the lower information that I used Odin to get it on PP to begin with that doesn't change with a rom flash. The person also said that the 4G information is missing and that needs to be re-installed. There probably is a post here, but I have had no luck in finding it.
Thanks,
Mark
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What baseband are you on? Nc5, ng6, nk1...?
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What baseband are you on? Nc5, ng6, nk1...?
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I am running Hyperdrive, a modified NC5. Changing that isn't really the issue. I had to manually change a bunch of information that the rom flash does not affect.
This is more what I am looking to change back. This is the thread on how to do what I did http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191
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I am running Hyperdrive, a modified NC5.
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Flash the full wipe nc5 tar file through Odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
According to Viper32 this will not work. The Nam needs to be flashed back and I do not know how to do this.
Is this simply returning the phone to a stock rom and doing a *228 update?
Thanks though