I don't really want to root or do much technical stuff. But I would like to know the options and the pro's and con's of each.
I know there was a tether with out root on app. it worked but not that great.
Are you grandfathered on an unlimited plan or have a share everything?
What do you want to do when tethered?
Wireless or will wired work?
Sir_Eagle said:
Are you grandfathered on an unlimited plan or have a share everything?
What do you want to do when tethered?
Wireless or will wired work?
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i do not have unlimited. i have my own plan and its 6 gigs a month
i dont know what exactly i will end up using it for. possibilities are endless. today i was waiting for something and i had my laptop and phone and i could have done some work if i was tethered
wireless or wired will be fine. i have no preference really. whichever works best.
If you are on a share plan you should just be able to turn on the hotspot from options. Unlimited peeps need the root method to tether
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Paid version of Fox-Fi works on my unrooted S4 - MJ7
r9ball said:
Paid version of Fox-Fi works on my unrooted S4 - MJ7
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what is MJ7?
MJ7 is shorter for I545VRUEMJ7, which is your Baseband Version/Build Number.
fupamobile said:
i do not have unlimited. i have my own plan and its 6 gigs a month
i dont know what exactly i will end up using it for. possibilities are endless. today i was waiting for something and i had my laptop and phone and i could have done some work if i was tethered
wireless or wired will be fine. i have no preference really. whichever works best.
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All Share Everything plans come with free tethering... even if it's 1 person. Just go to your hotspot app and you're pretty much done.
Unlimited Data users -- WiFi Tethering
cell128 said:
If you are on a share plan you should just be able to turn on the hotspot from options. Unlimited peeps need the root method to tether
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And for us unlimited peeps? How do we obtain WiFi tethering? I am on JDQ39.1545VRUAME7.
swhelchel0509 said:
And for us unlimited peeps? How do we obtain WiFi tethering? I am on JDQ39.1545VRUAME7.
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I have heard FoxFi works, rooted or not, but I don't really tether and since I'm on a share plan I can just use the built-in app. If you are rooted there are a few tether apps on the Play Store as well you could try.
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And for us unlimited peeps? How do we obtain WiFi tethering? I am on JDQ39.1545VRUAME7.
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ME7? Try here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453092
I can personally vouch for it
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Surge1223 said:
ME7? Try here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453092
I can personally vouch for it
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+1 agreed
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+1 agreed
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Thanks! I'll check it out. Also, I am fully rooted, but I cannot seem to get CMW or TWRP to install. How do I go about doing that? I want to load custom ROMS.
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thunderbls said:
+1 agreed
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ME7? Try here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453092
I can personally vouch for it
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It is a zip file with no .apk. How do I install this on my SCH i545?
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Thanks! I'll check it out. Also, I am fully rooted, but I cannot seem to get CMW or TWRP to install. How do I go about doing that? I want to load custom ROMS.
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It is a zip file with no .apk. How do I install this on my SCH i545?
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Are you mdk or me7?
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thunderbls said:
Are you mdk or me7?
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Sorry see your me7.. only safestrap no cwm or twrp.. let me know if you need any help or have questions
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Are you mdk or me7?
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Sorry see your me7.. only safestrap no cwm or twrp.. let me know if you need any help or have questions
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Thuderbls:
I have never even heard of Safestrap, so I suppose I have many questions. Lol. Does it effect the same outcome as TWRP or CWM? (Can I use Safestrap to install custom ROMS?) How do I obtain Safestrap?
Another question regarding Tether Hack: How do I install/update the stock firmware (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453092)?
fupamobile said:
I don't really want to root or do much technical stuff. But I would like to know the options and the pro's and con's of each.
I know there was a tether with out root on app. it worked but not that great.
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have you researched PDAnet?
swhelchel0509 said:
Thuderbls:
I have never even heard of Safestrap, so I suppose I have many questions. Lol. Does it effect the same outcome as TWRP or CWM? (Can I use Safestrap to install custom ROMS?) How do I obtain Safestrap?
Another question regarding Tether Hack: How do I install/update the stock firmware (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453092)?
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Here is the thread for safestrap.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441
safestrap creates a safe partition to load custom roms using your phones internal memory.. dont update or let your phone update by itself if you pland on messing around with your phone in this manner.
Root method not working
Surge1223 said:
ME7? Try here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453092
I can personally vouch for it
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I just replaced the Framework-res.apk in my directory with the one provided in the download link, and it does not work. I am running rooted stock ME7. I went to turn on the Hotspot and it brings up the Verizon subscription. Why isn't this working? Please help me!
xda000019 said:
have you researched PDAnet?
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no i havent. details?
swhelchel0509 said:
I just replaced the Framework-res.apk in my directory with the one provided in the download link, and it does not work. I am running rooted stock ME7. I went to turn on the Hotspot and it brings up the Verizon subscription. Why isn't this working? Please help me!
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just install safestrap and then flash replacing the apk wont work its a permissions issue
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I am trying to figure out how to turn on the built in WIFI tether similar to my One X and older phones I had.
Using SQlite editor
Dialer Storage
2) telephony.db
3) carriers
4) 12 Entitlement 310410
you should change the value under "apn" from "broadband" to "pta"
This is how to enable it on the One X for example. Can anyone help out to figure this out? I know there are apps available to use, but I wanted to use the built in one.
I have also been trying to find this out. I tried the Droid Bionic/Razr way but couldn't find anything. :|
Just get Foxfi...
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TheBiles said:
Just get Foxfi...
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Hi!
I'm not familiar with "Foxfi". Could you please explain what it is? Thanks!
lostincyberspace said:
Hi!
I'm not familiar with "Foxfi". Could you please explain what it is? Thanks!
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http://bit.ly/NC7xi3
Just download "Tethering Widget" and it will enable the native mobile hotspot
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Foxfi doesn't work yet as far as I know. And tethering widget won't help as it's just the equivalent of turning on the built in hotspot. To get the built in hotspot to work on these it requires changes to the framework because the Hotspot is built into it. Til someone figures it out ur best bet is to root and use WiFi tether for root users or drop a couple bucks and get klink or pdanet
billard412 said:
Foxfi doesn't work yet as far as I know. And tethering widget won't help as it's just the equivalent of turning on the built in hotspot. To get the built in hotspot to work on these it requires changes to the framework because the Hotspot is built into it. Til someone figures it out ur best bet is to root and use WiFi tether for root users or drop a couple bucks and get klink or pdanet
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Foxfi works for me unrooted on Verizon
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Orbiting234 said:
http://bit.ly/NC7xi3
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Haha shoulda linked him here instead.. http://tinyurl.com/2j6bh
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Jarredw said:
Foxfi works for me unrooted on Verizon
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Maybe they updated it ill have to give it another try. Def didn't work last I checked.
Nope still no good on sprint
Supposedly this update patches root and swaps the bootloader. Proceed at your own discretion.
Most recent VZW update that was discovered today.
I have not yet delved into the files to see exactly what this update updates. A few users have reported Apps2SD being included and a change in phone status that now displays a "Secure Boot Status Field" in addition to the SELinux Status field.
Linky: http://invisiblek.org/sch-i545/SCH-I545_VZW_1_20130613175748_jy2r2k5mdm.zip
MD5: bfc4ae3a1e9e2ea617887a587345f020
Special thanks to invisiblek for the space to host this!
Reserved
How do we install this, and since its just the upgrade, I'd have to presume it doesn't wipe anything?
Thanks.
boxermansr said:
How do we install this, and since its just the upgrade, I'd have to presume it doesn't wipe anything?
Thanks.
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I dont think you really want to from what ive read today. It will unroot, and patch things so you can't odin the pre release kernel to root.
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asdecker said:
I dont think you really want to from what ive read today. It will unroot, and patch things so you can't odin the pre release kernel to root.
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Not rooted, don't care about rooting to be honest, so that's all not relevant to me
boxermansr said:
How do we install this, and since its just the upgrade, I'd have to presume it doesn't wipe anything?
Thanks.
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Only do this if you don't want to be rooted. You will not be able to flash any Loki kernel and will be stuck with stock until or if they crack this new bootloader
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boxermansr said:
Not rooted, don't care about rooting to be honest, so that's all not relevant to me
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Honestly, that's a pretty big thing to the majority of ppl who frequent the site...
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joderme said:
Supposedly this update patches root and swaps the bootloader. Proceed at your own discretion.
Most recent VZW update that was discovered today.
I have not yet delved into the files to see exactly what this update updates. A few users have reported Apps2SD being included and a change in phone status that now displays a "Secure Boot Status Field" in addition to the SELinux Status field.
Linky: http://invisiblek.org/joder/SCH-I545_VZW_1_20130613175748_jy2r2k5mdm.zip
MD5: bfc4ae3a1e9e2ea617887a587345f020
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thanks joderme gonna dig into this now and see if i can make a stock base and still be able to retain root
boxermansr said:
Not rooted, don't care about rooting to be honest, so that's all not relevant to me
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Safest way is through KIES or the Samsung/VZW updater app.
http://support.verizonwireless.com/pdf/system_update/galaxys4-sua.pdf
These files are more for devs to mess around with than anything at this point.
Is there a radio upgrade
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Dunno why anyone on this forum would want to use this.
Smokuevo said:
Is there a radio upgrade
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From what I have heard yes there is a modem upgrade.
EVOme said:
Dunno why anyone on this forum would want to use this.
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Apps2SD and HDR Video - DUH!
joderme said:
Apps2SD and HDR Video - DUH!
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I think he means that everyone on here is looking for rooted ROM n such which isn't entirely true
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bout to flash odex version of me8 i just made if it works and i retain root i will post a flashable in a cpl minutes
beanstown106 said:
bout to flash odex version of me8 i just made if it works and i retain root i will post a flashable in a cpl minutes
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And then Deodex
You're a good man, Beans. Good luck!
Yes! What a day, an update to twrp and maybe this!
No news is good news, right?
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boxermansr said:
Not rooted, don't care about rooting to be honest, so that's all not relevant to me
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This doesn't make any sense to me.
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nes4r2 said:
This doesn't make any sense to me.
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+1000
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Is there a hotspot tethering app that still works after the 4.3 OTA update?
(rooting not permitted on my phone due to work requirement)
Thanks!
Nop
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Nop
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Is that no as in "not yet" or "never" ???
My guess is gonna be a never. I don't see how an app that doesn't use root access can bypass the Verizon check. If I remember what I read correctly that change resided in the framework-res.apk
If rooted/unlocked then yes there is a mod which enables the native tethering
I just try pdanet and it works! just download them in your pc and phone follow the instructions on your pc and boom! Good luck
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vladimirtm said:
I just try pdanet and it works! just download them in your pc and phone follow the instructions on your pc and boom! Good luck
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Thanks! However, pdanet can't use it to tether to a Smart TV, Roku, or satellite HD DVR.
why not? you can set it up to work wireless
badkitties said:
Thanks! However, pdanet can't use it to tether to a Smart TV, Roku, or satellite HD DVR.
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jellyhead said:
If rooted/unlocked then yes there is a mod which enables the native tethering
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where is this Mod, I havent been able to find it. Im rooted and have tried the program Wifi Tether but get errors, could you give a link to this mod?
Thanks
vladimirtm said:
why not? you can set it up to work wireless
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They curb-stomped the Foxfi feature
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--The site doesnt mention if it reflects the new Android update...and they don't seem to care for inquiries. I'm hesitant to keep installing things that may or may not work
Amigahd said:
where is this Mod, I havent been able to find it. Im rooted and have tried the program Wifi Tether but get errors, could you give a link to this mod?
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48315091&postcount=245
Wait, so with 4.3 I can't use mobile hotspot even if I have the the hotspot on my plan?
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Foots said:
Wait, so with 4.3 I can't use mobile hotspot even if I have the the hotspot on my plan?
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Yes you can. Pre 4.3 you could use several apps to access the native Hotspot feature with out having to actually have the service. With the 4.3 update all these apps are now broken and there's a message saying you're not subscribed to the Hotspot service.
Awesome thanks for providing the link. Can this be flashed on a stock rom with locked bootloader? I allowed my phone to do the OTA update not thinking about the bootloader lock :? grrrrr. I did get the phone rooted just not unlocked. If odin or stock recovery wont work any idea as to how I could get it on the ohone. Maybe ADB?
I had thought the courts and the FCC had ruled that Verizon couldn't charge it's customers an extra fee for using hotspot anymore. Can anyone confirm/deny?
mrwormburn said:
I had thought the courts and the FCC had ruled that Verizon couldn't charge it's customers an extra fee for using hotspot anymore. Can anyone confirm/deny?
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It was the FCC, and it only applies to people that have a data cap. VZ is still allowed to charge unlimited data folks.
Amigahd said:
Awesome thanks for providing the link. Can this be flashed on a stock rom with locked bootloader? I allowed my phone to do the OTA update not thinking about the bootloader lock :? grrrrr. I did get the phone rooted just not unlocked. If odin or stock recovery wont work any idea as to how I could get it on the ohone. Maybe ADB?
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Anyone have an answer for this?
Thanks.
vortmax said:
Anyone have an answer for this?
Thanks.
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You need a custom recovery to flash that file, and you need an unlocked bootloader(or bootstrap method) to load one onto the phone.
jcollier said:
You need a custom recovery to flash that file, and you need an unlocked bootloader(or bootstrap method) to load one onto the phone.
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Thanks for the clarification. Is there a way to manually install the files from the package via root explorer?
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Thanks for the clarification. Is there a way to manually install the files from the package via root explorer?
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I'd have to defer to someone like runandhide that posted the file, as I have no experience with that.
Is there any new of Official Update for Galaxy Note 2 kitkat 4.4?
Not for Verizon. There is the non-lte version rolling out. I think I read yesterday that the 7105 version was leaked. May 23rd (highly unlikely) is the rumored date for the OTA to start rolling out.
If you needed kit Kat, there are AOSP roms out now.
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rufflez2010 said:
Not for Verizon. There is the non-lte version rolling out. I think I read yesterday that the 7105 version was leaked. May 23rd (highly unlikely) is the rumored date for the OTA to start rolling out.
If you needed kit Kat, there are AOSP roms out now.
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Yes there is a leak on the 7105n. Sorry I can't work on porting it since I won't be home for a few weeks.
scoobysnack said:
Yes there is a leak on the 7105n. Sorry I can't work on porting it since I won't be home for a few weeks.
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If I knew how, I'd gladly take a shot at it. My bootloader is unlocked and I'm pretty familiar with bringing this phone back from the dead.
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scoobysnack said:
Yes there is a leak on the 7105n. Sorry I can't work on porting it since I won't be home for a few weeks.
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Is it hard to port it over? I know that a developer on AT&T ported it over. Could I not just try that and port that over?
hafridi said:
Is it hard to port it over? I know that a developer on AT&T ported it over. Could I not just try that and port that over?
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The issue is getting the data to work. My counterpart is working on it unfortunately I'm unable to help him at the moment There are some great devs working on out so it's just a matter of time.
scoobysnack said:
The issue is getting the data to work. My counterpart is working on it unfortunately I'm unable to help him at the moment There are some great devs working on out so it's just a matter of time.
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Ahh So there is progress I am just curious because part of my wants to try to flash it and replace the modem and kernel with the Verizon note 2 4.3 and wanted to see if that would work lol...
scoobysnack said:
The issue is getting the data to work. My counterpart is working on it unfortunately I'm unable to help him at the moment There are some great devs working on out so it's just a matter of time.
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I have data working. But need to do some more work before I release it..
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hafridi said:
Ahh So there is progress I am just curious because part of my wants to try to flash it and replace the modem and kernel with the Verizon note 2 4.3 and wanted to see if that would work lol...
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That will not work just to give a heads up
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lacoursiere18 said:
I have data working. But need to do some more work before I release it..
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That will not work just to give a heads up
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Oh and to prove it..
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Oh and to prove it..
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Nice man
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BTW if you are using your verizon note 2 for something other than verizon such as Straight Talk or AT&T or T-mobile, you can install the AT&T version on your phone. I have been using it and it works right out the box and its stable as well. It is called EZKat. Do NOT try it for Verizon since I have not tried it. The only one i tried it for is Straight talk.
EDIT: I am not sure what is working and what is not. I used the GPS today and it worked. The phone itself is working. The data is working. The apps are working so is the style. I have no had it crash on me YET.
I've read a little bit but I just want to be sure. The s3 was rooted and I believe something was leaked allowing for an unlocked bootloader. I am getting an s4 today from a friend so I was hoping someone can give me a quick overview of where this phone stands.
Mainly I am looked for info on any builds or anything like that I should be careful with. Can every build be rooted and what's going on with the bootloader? Like I said I am pretty familiar with everything I just need a summary of sorts explaining what I should know about this phone coming from the s3. Thanks.
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aholeinthewor1d said:
I've read a little bit but I just want to be sure. The s3 was rooted and I believe something was leaked allowing for an unlocked bootloader. I am getting an s4 today from a friend so I was hoping someone can give me a quick overview of where this phone stands.
Mainly I am looked for info on any builds or anything like that I should be careful with. Can every build be rooted and what's going on with the bootloader? Like I said I am pretty familiar with everything I just need a summary of sorts explaining what I should know about this phone coming from the s3. Thanks.
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Any Verizon S4 on a build after MDK does NOT have a bootloader exploit ( Loki )
You can root and install SafeStrap on any build up to MK2.
NC5 (Kit Kat) can be partially downgraded to MK2 though so that you can root and use SafeStrap. I'll get you a useful link..
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Here's a good place to start and I can also link you to that downgrade method as well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49334432
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Here's a good walk through of how to downgrade NC5 to MK2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4
Make sure to thank the OP
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Thanks a lot! I'm getting it later today so we'll see what build he is on.
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MDF v1.0 Release 2
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aholeinthewor1d said:
MDF v1.0 Release 2
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Huh?
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Can someone go over the different build numbers..like which ones there are and in which order..or the security software versions..still confused on what actually matters for bootloader exploit and root.
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Mistertac said:
Huh?
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That's what mine says for security software version..
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That's what mine says for security software version..
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Bootloader (Generally identical to Build) is what matters.
That is NC5, so you'll be able to do a partial downgrade to MK2, root, and return to NC5 if you want root. No non-TouchWiz roms.
Ahhh really? That's usually all I ran on my s3. I understand the bootloader isn't unlocked but I thought aosp ROMS were still possible with some kind of work around? I thought no bootloader unlock just meant no custom kernels. I remember it being like that back in the droid x days lol
So either way what are best options..revert back to the earlier build..root..then how do I get back to the newer build again to flash
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aholeinthewor1d said:
Ahhh really? That's usually all I ran on my s3. I understand the bootloader isn't unlocked but I thought aosp ROMS were still possible with some kind of work around? I thought no bootloader unlock just meant no custom kernels. I remember it being like that back in the droid x days lol
So either way what are best options..revert back to the earlier build..root..then how do I get back to the newer build again to flash
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There is no working AOSP for any Verizon S4 after *MDK. You're correct that it just means no custom kernels, but nobody has gotten a fully working AOSP to run under the stock kernels.
This thread has directions for downgrade/upgrade with root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
Oishikatta said:
Bootloader (Generally identical to Build) is what matters.
That is NC5, so you'll be able to do a partial downgrade to MK2, root, and return to NC5 if you want root. No non-TouchWiz roms.
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Looks like that phone is on KOT49H which is a GPE ROM with our NC5 modem no?
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Mistertac said:
Looks like that phone is on KOT49H which is a GPE ROM with our NC5 modem no?
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You can tell it's not GPE by how horrifically ugly it is, and the TouchWiz thing on the left side of the screen.
To be sure he can run the phone info app and see what it says for bootloader: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Lol hey just making sure. I'm still on MDK and usually the Kot49h I see are GE ROMs. Might as well use that app and make sure that's all
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I'm sure your probably right
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Mistertac said:
Lol hey just making sure. I'm still on MDK and usually the Kot49h I see are GE ROMs. Might as well use that app and make sure that's all
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KOT49H is Samsung's official build prefix for all Kitkat for our S4 (incl GPE and normal TW).
I agree though, no harm using the app to make sure.
Mistertac said:
Lol hey just making sure. I'm still on MDK and usually the Kot49h I see are GE ROMs. Might as well use that app and make sure that's all
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I'm sure your probably right
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Yea I'm assuming its all stock..he stopped rooting his phones a while ago. So essentially I have root and touch whiz Roms. Are the touch whiz Roms for this phone as customizable as if the bootloader was unlocked? If that's even related lol..on my s3 I've been running MOAR which is actually awesome.
Thanks for all the help..one more question..what's this whole safestrap thing?
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aholeinthewor1d said:
Yea I'm assuming its all stock..he stopped rooting his phones a while ago. So essentially I have root and touch whiz Roms. Are the touch whiz Roms for this phone as customizable as if the bootloader was unlocked? If that's even related lol..on my s3 I've been running MOAR which is actually awesome.
Thanks for all the help..one more question..what's this whole safestrap thing?
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info in safestrap thread...its a recovery for those who have a locked bootloader so you can run compatible custom roms
Been reading but haven't found a "clear" path..seems there are different options for going back to the old bulid..and then rooting and getting back to NC5..
A little confused on the order of everything regarding safestrap and rooting
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aholeinthewor1d said:
Been reading but haven't found a "clear" path..seems there are different options for going back to the old bulid..and then rooting and getting back to NC5..
A little confused on the order of everything regarding safestrap and rooting
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If you want root, that's your only option. Partial downgrade to MK2, root, safestrap 3.72, and flash a pre-rooted NC5 in safestrap.
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If you want root, that's your only option. Partial downgrade to MK2, root, safestrap 3.72, and flash a pre-rooted NC5 in safestrap.
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OK so I safestrap before going back to NC5...so is there ant advantage of going back to NC5? Compared to staying on MK2
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