Was already on ME7 so I was already screwed anyways...figured I would hope for the best. Not sure on whats been updated.....
I got it too.....I wish there was a change log
Can anyone figure out what its for?
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Wonder if safe strap works with this update?
I wish I knew.... kies doesn't list any kind of change log.... Can't tell much yet.... But it's only been on my phone for about an hour or so...
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Travisdroidx2 said:
Wonder if safe strap works with this update?
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Never rooted ME7... just kinda gave up... So haven't tried safestrap on it
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Never rooted ME7... just kinda gave up... So haven't tried safestrap on it
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Ya, users that enjoy stock then update away and see what's new and exciting. If someone is using safestrap on me7 for roms then I would wait on the update until it is tested.
Lol. I screwed something up by getting over my head with some deep settings and ended up losing 3g/4g. I was on mdk and rooted. My last resort was to unroot and factory reset. I then thought hey I'll update to me7 and go the safe strap route. I get back to my desk and see MI1 as updated and current version. Wonderful my luck has been today!!
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Has anyone tried safe strap on this update?
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Im uploading the factory image now. Im looking through it too.
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If you are using ME7 and safe strap I would wait on trying the new update. It comes with a secure boot update. If you like to use roms I would wait for the devs to figure it out.
Anyone able to pull the modem yet?
Woaaa my bad. Didn't realize how young this thread was. Hasn't been enough time for that to happen yet.
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Anyone able to pull the modem yet?
Woaaa my bad. Didn't realize how young this thread was. Hasn't been enough time for that to happen yet.
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I have it, do you need it?
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I have it, do you need it?
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Oh yeah. Is it flashable. If not I think I can. Use one of the other modem zips to make it that way.
Can we get a flashable modem though? Maybe with any luck they gave use the LTE band 4 AND AWS. My hopes Have come back maybe us T-Mobile guys can get our AWS!
Anyone willing to test if this new build is rootable from stock using the same method that worked before on ME7?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325
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Oh yeah. Is it flashable. If not I think I can. Use one of the other modem zips to make it that way.
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Can we get a flashable modem though? Maybe with any luck they gave use the LTE band 4 AND AWS. My hopes Have come back maybe us T-Mobile guys can get our AWS!
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I'll pm it to you guys if you want, but I don't think anyone should post them publicly until we know how/if it has any effect on root
I will try this root method sometime today and get the results back. I was mainly like everyone else and curious about safestrap with update.
Please do. The modem itself shouldnt have any effect. But please do.
Well nothing on the inter webs that I can find. Most speculating all under the hood stuff and security of course. Still running stock rooted/debloated as DD so will probably steer clear myself.
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I Unrooted my Verizon Galaxy S4 and naturally the latest software tried to install. It downloaded but fails to install. How do I fix this?
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I Unrooted my Verizon Galaxy S4 and naturally the latest software tried to install. It downloaded but fails to install. How do I fix this?
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What build are you on? I hope you're not on MDK and trying to update to ME7!
I want to be on the latest version. Not going to be rooting this phone again plus I don't want the constant notifications.
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I want to update to the latest version. Not going to be rooting this phone again. Plus I don't want all the constant notifications
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If you can Odin ME7 over MDK, this should work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357235
Hit thanks if I helped you out.
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I would install custom recovery. Then flash a ROM with ME7 base. That'll get rid of the notification and put you on the latest build with a bunch of tweaks.
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jkbane said:
I want to update to the latest version. Not going to be rooting this phone again. Plus I don't want all the constant notifications
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To each his own I guess. The link Diceroll provided will do the trick. It hurts my heart though.
I'd do some one a favor here and trade devices with someone on me7 if your still on MDK.
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To each his own I guess. The link Diceroll provided will do the trick. It hurts my heart though.
I'd do some one a favor here and trade devices with someone on me7 if your still on MDK.
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My feeling exactly!
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To each his own I guess. The link Diceroll provided will do the trick. It hurts my heart though.
I'd do some one a favor here and trade devices with someone on me7 if your still on MDK.
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Cheers to that!
Updating to official ME7 through Verizon is just such a permanent decision. Are you absolutely sure you don't want to flash ROMs, kernels, mods, etc in the future? Why close that door?
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Cheers to that!
Updating to official ME7 through Verizon is just such a permanent decision. Are you absolutely sure you don't want to flash ROMs, kernels, mods, etc in the future? Why close that door?
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I'm trading this phone to my brother in law who has no clue about rooting. I'm using his upgrade to get the Note 3
So yeah. Otherwise I'd not be unrooted and getting the newest update.
Btw I flashed me7 over what I had and it worked liked a charm.
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I saw online from a source idk if reliable or not but it said Verizon was gonna try to roll out 4.3 on October 28. Is this true? Did they start or if not when will they?
Thanks
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The posts about 4.3 are all over the forums... I don't know how you can miss them. I'm not trying to be mean but come on... just look for like 10 seconds and you'll see hundreds of posts about the OTA.
Yes I thought I did. Its MJ7 correct ? But its not unlockable so stay mdk ?
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Yes I thought I did. Its MJ7 correct ? But its not unlockable so stay mdk ?
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MJ7 is just like ME7 and MI1, it's locked down tight. If you're lucky enough to have MDK then you're definitely better off enjoying your freedom, but if you want the update badly you should trade it for someone who already is stuck on an updated phone so they can enjoy it.
Nope I'll stay mdk . will ROMs come out with the 4.3 mj7 version though? Or not since its locked down
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Yeah they will start coming eventually, the files needed have already been floating around I think so just a matter of time
I've been away a while. If I'm understanding correctly I can one click route my MK2 and install Samsung based ROMs without a custom recovery using mobile Odin. Can anyone please confirm it or correct me? If I'm right can you give me ideas what to look for in a ROM that will work with this method. Thanks and sorry if this has been asked. I did search but there wasn't much to look at in terms of direct solutions.
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I've been away a while. If I'm understanding correctly I can one click route my MK2 and install Samsung based ROMs without a custom recovery using mobile Odin. Can anyone please confirm it or correct me? If I'm right can you give me ideas what to look for in a ROM that will work with this method. Thanks and sorry if this has been asked. I did search but there wasn't much to look at in terms of direct solutions.
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Personally, I've never heard of what you're describing. The only way I know of with MK2 is to root using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758.
After that, your only option for roms is Safestrap. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441. You will only be able to install TouchWiz 4.3 based roms. Make sure they're compatible with Safestrap before you install.
My advice would be to do a lot of research. This is a good place to start. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501.
Good luck
Edit: Just noticed your profile says your using AT&T. This is the Verizon forum.
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I've been away a while. If I'm understanding correctly I can one click route my MK2 and install Samsung based ROMs without a custom recovery using mobile Odin. Can anyone please confirm it or correct me? If I'm right can you give me ideas what to look for in a ROM that will work with this method. Thanks and sorry if this has been asked. I did search but there wasn't much to look at in terms of direct solutions.
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This is the Verizon forum, not at&t. However I believe mobile odin is only useful for restoring the phone to a factory state without a computer, not flashing roms, yet you must be rooted. I could be wrong though.
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Personally, I've never heard of what you're describing. The only way I know of with MK2 is to root using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758.
After that, your only option for roms is Safestrap. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441. You will only be able to install TouchWiz 4.3 based roms. Make sure they're compatible with Safestrap before you install.
My advice would be to do a lot of research. This is a good place to start. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501.
Good luck
Edit: Just noticed your profile says your using AT&T. This is the Verizon forum.
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Haven't updated that, I'm with Verizon.
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It is possible to flash rom via Odin have done it on me devices not sure if this would be a exception maybe contact some devs to see where this lies
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It is possible to flash rom via Odin have done it on me devices not sure if this would be a exception maybe contact some devs to see where this lies
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Well as far as I know Odin is just for flashing the firmwares and a custom recovery is for flashing ROMs. Maybe there is an exception, but I don't think so
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Well as far as I know Odin is just for flashing the firmwares and a custom recovery is for flashing ROMs. Maybe there is an exception, but I don't think so
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This is my understanding too..Perhaps one of our brainiacs can clarify
safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
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This is my understanding too..Perhaps one of our brainiacs can clarify
safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
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Maybe just clarifying what someone thinks a ROM is, guess you could think firmware is a ROM if you're new to this kind of stuff.
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Generally yes for recoveries and stock firmwares however it does need to be in a tarball file which would take some time I imagine trying to recall what phone it was but this was a few years ago a lot has changed since the n
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Ok looking like I misunderstood then. Thanks for the clarification. I don't think I trust the idea of the safestrap. I know it's safer, but I have been flashing ROMs for years and the recovery method makes me warm and tingly. I don't think they'll ever crack into the ability to flash the way we're all used to. For every genius we have that's capable of figuring it out, Samsung has 10 that can stop it. I pray they get it, but my hopes are fading.
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Ok looking like I misunderstood then. Thanks for the clarification. I don't think I trust the idea of the safestrap. I know it's safer, but I have been flashing ROMs for years and the recovery method makes me warm and tingly. I don't think they'll ever crack into the ability to flash the way we're all used to. For every genius we have that's capable of figuring it out, Samsung has 10 that can stop it. I pray they get it, but my hopes are fading.
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safestrap has been around for years for other phones and recently hashcode ported to the S4 last fall. I have used it since that time with zero issues and have been running several ROMs at a time to evaluate, with again no issues with safestrap. Not sure why you wouldn't "trust it".....as it gives all us non-MDK owners ability to run something else than just stock.
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safestrap has been around for years for other phones and recently hashcode ported to the S4 last fall. I have used it since that time with zero issues and have been running several ROMs at a time to evaluate, with again no issues with safestrap. Not sure why you wouldn't "trust it".....as it gives all us non-MDK owners ability to run something else than just stock.
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Exactly, I've been hammering away on Safestrap since my RAZR and it's really safe just like the name implies. Granted I could flash AOSP on the razr, but my guess is at some point kexec will come around for the S4 as well. Too many really smart people working on that project for it to fail in my opinion.
Anyways.... For now Safestrap is awesome, and happy to have it.
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Now if there were more ROM options lol!
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Now if there were more ROM options lol!
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slowly getting there. Takes some time and while many SS roms are available they all come up short to my main day to day HD12 Rom....battery life is simply amazing
Are we going to be getting a root method for nc5 4.4 anytime soon ? I really regret doing the update but oh well hope things look up soon
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JTSDeveloper said:
Are we going to be getting a root method for nc5 4.4 anytime soon ? I really regret doing the update but oh well hope things look up soon
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Not another "when will we get root" thread........
You will get it, when you get it.
But then, you may never get it.........
Why do people take the OTA then wonder about root.
If it's that important, be patient.......
I agree. What's the rush to update only to be stuck? We live in an instant gratification society anymore. Wait to update. There is nothing of significance in the update that you need it right away.
Verizon is really trying to clamp down on tethering. Foxfire is broke in the update... The most Verizon app requests root privileges to track tethering on unlimited plans. Stay away from updates until those in the know give you the go ahead.
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JTSDeveloper said:
Are we going to be getting a root method for nc5 4.4 anytime soon ? I really regret doing the update but oh well hope things look up soon
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Could be months....If ever.
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Could be months....If ever.
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right so why wait? Why not Downgrade to MK2 then flash any system img capable of MK2 install safestrap then re-upgrade the right way? Look under the development section we have a 20+ page spread on how to do it properly. This will give you root and access to a butt load of new 4.4.2 ROMs. It will also give you root you'll just have to deal with this method for time being i doubt it will change anytime soon. It works fine if you havent upgraded yet put on the breaks and do not upgrade your bootloaders. All you really need to upgrade is your AP and CP with hlos. Then switching between 4.4 and 4.3 is cake. Right now I've got 4.4.2 Custom ROM on my stock slot and a 4.3 gDux 1.1 on 1st slot and an AOSP ROM on my 2nd slot. Ive got a variety literally goes 4.4.2 to 4.3 to 4.2.2 AOSP and I couldnt be happier in terms of what I can throw on an use with my phone.
Actually Firefox just updated and now works on 4.4.2
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I just got a new Verizon S4. I turned it on and went through the initial setup. I put my phone down and when I came back I found out that it was almost finished downloading a software update (vrufnc5). I didn't want to interrupt it cuz I heard that can mess things up.
Is there anyway to root the phone? Or somehow roll back to the previous build? I'm not worried about flashing ROMs, I just want root access. Would something like safe root work? I'm pretty sure I know that the answer to both these questions is no, but any insight is appreciated. Thanks.
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Surge has a thread in this forum about getting root on NC5. About half way down in the OP he has directions for downgrading to MK2. Downgrade, root, upgrade via Odin and SS. Follow the directions word for work and it'll only take about 20 mins (after the files download) Happy hacking!
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Surge has a thread in this forum about getting root on NC5. About half way down in the OP he has directions for downgrading to MK2. Downgrade, root, upgrade via Odin and SS. Follow the directions word for work and it'll only take about 20 mins (after the files download) Happy hacking!
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I found a couple of his threads. Are you talking about this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
The instructions are a little daunting as I'm not the most advanced android user. I'll take a closer look at it tomorrow. Can I ask you if I have any more questions about it? Thanks for the help.
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That;s the one he's probably talking about.. but I didn't understand those instructions too much either. I used the method on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209 to get back down to mk2, root using saferoot, then followed surge's method with safestrap to bring it up to nc5 with root
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That;s the one he's probably talking about.. but I didn't understand those instructions too much either. I used the method on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209 to get back down to mk2, root using saferoot, then followed surge's method with safestrap to bring it up to nc5 with root
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Thanks man I'm going to check out out when I get home.
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I found a couple of his threads. Are you talking about this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
The instructions are a little daunting as I'm not the most advanced android user. I'll take a closer look at it tomorrow. Can I ask you if I have any more questions about it? Thanks for the help.
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Sure! I don't really mind getting PMs asking for help. If you have a lot of issues and Skype you can add me on there and I'd be happy to do a screen share and walk you through it. Let me know
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Thanks I actually might take you up on that offer! I take it from your name that you're located in San Francisco?
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marbertshere said:
Thanks I actually might take you up on that offer! I take it from your name that you're located in San Francisco?
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I'll probably be trying this as well tonight. I took the OTA update to 4.4.2 NC5 and I guess we'll see what happens.
I can't stand not being rooted. I enjoy memory editing things in games too much and the SD card block annoys me so much.
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Thanks I actually might take you up on that offer! I take it from your name that you're located in San Francisco?
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Wrong coast lol. It's initials.
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Wrong coast lol. It's initials.
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I have no idea why I assumed that. I'm going to take a look at the instructions bangdosa linked to tonight and if they aren't any clearer to me, i will PM you. Thanks!
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I'll probably be trying this as well tonight. I took the OTA update to 4.4.2 NC5 and I guess we'll see what happens.
I can't stand not being rooted. I enjoy memory editing things in games too much and the SD card block annoys me so much.
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Let me know how it worked out and which set of instructions you used.
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Let me know how it worked out and which set of instructions you used.
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Never got a chance to get to it but Sunday morning I plan on doing it. I have nothing going on then. So in a few hours from now and I'll let you know.
Did you try it yet or putting it off still?
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Never got a chance to get to it but Sunday morning I plan on doing it. I have nothing going on then. So in a few hours from now and I'll let you know.
Did you try it yet or putting it off still?
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I'm going to try it today. Another user is supposed to help me through it but I'm not a hundred percent sure that he's going to come through.
Keep me updated. I checked out that thread that you linked to but I'm not really sure which directions you are referring to.
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Downgraded!
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Never got a chance to get to it but Sunday morning I plan on doing it. I have nothing going on then. So in a few hours from now and I'll let you know.
Did you try it yet or putting it off still?
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I did the downgrade! I used this video to help me out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZweIJrompdk&index=1&list=FLxv0tpwsgGZLKkTDHG1sC8A
After doing the second flash I did get stuck at the verizon splash screen then did the data reset/wipe which fixed the problem. So now I'm on 4.3.. Now, do I root the phone using safe root and then flash all the stuff to upgrade that Surge posted? Should I restore all of my data/apps or am I going to have to do a wipe when I upgrade back anyway?
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I did the downgrade! I used this video to help me out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZweIJrompdk&index=1&list=FLxv0tpwsgGZLKkTDHG1sC8A
After doing the second flash I did get stuck at the verizon splash screen then did the data reset/wipe which fixed the problem. So now I'm on 4.3.. Now, do I root the phone using safe root and then flash all the stuff to upgrade that Surge posted? Should I restore all of my data/apps or am I going to have to do a wipe when I upgrade back anyway?
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All you should have to do is then watch this video by the same guy and you should be in business. Kudos to this guy for sure
http://youtu.be/AIRoQKTLeJQ