I can't find someone and everyone is saying it's because of the kernel being different and it'll kill Loki? Why is this? Will there never be a ml1 or even mj7 (if it gets root) stock ROM for MDK users to flash via recovery?
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Hi Guys,
I rooted the stock vruamdk build of my Verizon Galaxy S4...
Can I flash Darkslide's VRUAME7 deodexed stock rom over this, or do I have to first OTA to VRUAME7, root, and then flash?
I have a nandroid of my stock rooted vruamdk...
vincentlocke said:
Hi Guys,
I rooted the stock vruamdk build of my Verizon Galaxy S4...
Can I flash Darkslide's VRUAME7 deodexed stock rom over this, or do I have to first OTA to VRUAME7, root, and then flash?
I have a nandroid of my stock rooted vruamdk...
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If you have a custom recovery using mdk just flash an me7 rom of your choosing. (Darkslide's or BoneStock) for example.
You do not want to flash the OTA because you will lose custom recovery.
If you flash darkslide it will also upgrade your baseband to me7 also.
Hope that helps!
Also to add to ^ post.. wrong section!
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Thanks guys!
Sorry for wrong section!
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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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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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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Currently on Jelly Beans 7 with MDK and using TWRP recovery on my Verizon S4. I've been using this for so long without much desire to update..
Starting to get the urge to update again.
What am I missing staying on mdk 4.2.2?
And if I do decide to upgrade, is TWRP still the recovery of choice?
What's my upgrade path from here? Flash back to stock mdk and take OTA, or move directly to a rooted 4.3 ROM?
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Do not take an ota. You have the most desirable build #
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tsitalon1 said:
Currently on Jelly Beans 7 with MDK and using TWRP recovery on my Verizon S4. I've been using this for so long without much desire to update..
Starting to get the urge to update again.
What am I missing staying on mdk 4.2.2?
And if I do decide to upgrade, is TWRP still the recovery of choice?
What's my upgrade path from here? Flash back to stock mdk and take OTA, or move directly to a rooted 4.3 ROM?
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I agree. I wouldn't take the OTA. There are 4.3 and 4.4 based ROMs that you can flash. Once you upgrade, you'll be stuck on whatever build Samsung issues (right now, that's 4.3).
tsitalon1 said:
And if I do decide to upgrade, is TWRP still the recovery of choice?
What's my upgrade path from here? Flash back to stock mdk and take OTA, or move directly to a rooted 4.3 ROM?
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You should just flash a 4.3 ROM. Search the android development thread. There's no need to loose your unlocked bootloader.
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tsitalon1 said:
Currently on Jelly Beans 7 with MDK and using TWRP recovery on my Verizon S4. I've been using this for so long without much desire to update..
Starting to get the urge to update again.
What am I missing staying on mdk 4.2.2?
And if I do decide to upgrade, is TWRP still the recovery of choice?
What's my upgrade path from here? Flash back to stock mdk and take OTA, or move directly to a rooted 4.3 ROM?
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Just flash a 4.3 ROM like Hyperdrive RLS13... You will be very happy.
gordo2212 said:
You should just flash a 4.3 ROM. Search the android development thread. There's no need to loose your unlocked bootloader.
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MDK doesn't have an unlocked bootloader... They just have an exploit that allows a workaround.
I agree with everyone above. Don't take the OTA. Since you have MDK you also have a custom recovery and can flash many ROMs. There are many flavors on 4.3 and 4.4 available currently. Read about them, the available features, and such. Then decide what you want.
OP: Should I upgrade from MDK??
XDA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fyar4wJ3-Y
We know the bootloader isn't actually unlicked on mdk.... I think that's just lamans terms so people know what they have lol. Seriously no offense to the op at all.... Its just amazing how some people are running custom recoveries and ROMs on MDK s4's and then think of taking ota's
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Just in case OP is confused I want to clarify that MDK is the bootloader. You want to preserve that because it allows the installation of custom recoveries. This is separate from the baseband which may also be labeled MDK. You can always update your Radio baseband without losing root, however you would not want to do this with an OTA. You would want to download this from xda as a flashable zip.
Currently I am running on a mj7 bootloader and nc2 baseband. I want to use jeboo kernel for Touchwiz and its for i9505 will it work or there's any chance of hard/soft bricking .. Sorry if the question is Silly .
Because of the locked bootloader we can't have custom kernels.
So you can't even flash a kernel.
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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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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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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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