I'm unsure of what changes were made but I was so excited to see "Android Upgrading" on my phone only to realize that it's still running 4.3.
Since I can't post images, the imgur link to the screenshot is -- SXuBYNk.jpg
Thread in Q&A
Looks like just a few small bug fixes.
Knox free by any chance?...lol...wishful thinking
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Looks like just a few small bug fixes.
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Thanks. I tried searching and couldn't find anything concrete but, apparently, I'm just an imbecile. Thanks amigo.
I wonder since it has k in it it will have unlocked bootloader lol
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sevenzig said:
I'm unsure of what changes were made but I was so excited to see "Android Upgrading" on my phone only to realize that it's still running 4.3.
Since I can't post images, the imgur link to the screenshot is -- SXuBYNk.jpg
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I just received the update as well. It was small. I just clicked check for updates for the first time in a month and was shocked to see my phone found one. Don't know what the changes are yet.
I also got the update and I can't find any update notes anywhere yet. Searched through Verizon and Samsung's websites, nothing is posted yet. I'm guessing it is just a maintenance update.
New build number is JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
Here's what I found about it.http://www.christianpost.com/news/galaxy-s4-software-update-coming-to-all-carriers-soon-110005/
So, I see it could help with the battery life.
Well I'm rooted and it failed to install so I wonder if the Vroot method will work with the new update or not....
Someone pull it from cache and post it
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We you rooted? And if you were are you still rooted?
I'm rooted on MJ7 and the update failed.
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I am also rooted and the update failed. Is there a way to get this new update without unrooting my device?
I am rooted MJ7 and this update failed as well. Im sure there will be updates soon. Give it time.
Guys...if your rooted and you accept the OTA you could brick your phone. If your on a custom ROM most dev's remove the files necessary to take the OTA's. Simply be patient and wait for someone to, in the spirit of the holidays LOL :silly: , wrap it in a pretty little zip package then we can flash it via custom recovery.
I cant get the update since im not on MJ7 and no odin tar via kies or vzw update assistant . Someone has to post the update.zip from cache/fota before any analysis/editing can be done.
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Those of you that have updated do you know does Foxfi still work?
I'd be happy to post the update if someone will tell me where to find it. I looked in the cache folder but it appears to be empty?
J-Rock28 said:
I'd be happy to post the update if someone will tell me where to find it. I looked in the cache folder but it appears to be empty?
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Did you already accept the update? If so then it gets deleted upon installation. But you could still extract the radio for the rest of us I posted directions on how to do it in Q&A
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Surge1223 said:
I cant get the update since im not on MJ7 and no odin tar via kies or vzw update assistant . Someone has to post the update.zip from cache/fota before any analysis/editing can be done.
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I got the file but it's to big to upload here. 28.1mb
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Sir_Eagle said:
I got the file but it's to big to upload here. 28.1mb
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Should be able to get it here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3bxn3xsop936cbv/update.zip
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Not sure why all of the sudden but its acting like after the Nexus was unlocked where it shows an unlocked padlock when its rebooted.. anybody else get this?
That's just what it shows when rooted
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Im 100% stock havent even connected to a PC yet
Now that's weird. I don't have a clue then, still learning this phone
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Known issue. Me and tons of others had it on completely bone stock no root.
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yeah s3 had this issue too when the jellybean update came.
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ive flashed stock rom and stock recovery and still have the custom unlocked padlock.. any ideas? i need to go back to verizon since i messed up my sim and 4g is broken.
third time flashing recovery and stock rom and the padlock is finally gone
I have the same issue. I had jellybean. I think it was 4.2.2, rooted it and then they pushed the OTA kitkat 4.4.2. I lost my root and I'd really like to get rid of that padlock screen now. Problem is people keep saying I can use triangle away to reset the binary counter and that will get rid of it. Can't do that without it being rooted though. Some say just re flash with the stock firmware. I'd do it if I could find the file but some say that doesn't work anyway. If anyone has any suggestions I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
Diversion said:
Im 100% stock havent even connected to a PC yet
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Ive read somewhere on here that it may be something on you external sd card , possibly old " hack , root " files from a previous phone?
Also if busy box was ever installed that would need to be removed. There's probably something else I'm forgetting. But if your phone just has that custom screen.... Verizon doesn't really care i can tell you from personal experience.
PepNYC said:
I have the same issue. I had jellybean. I think it was 4.2.2, rooted it and then they pushed the OTA kitkat 4.4.2. I lost my root and I'd really like to get rid of that padlock screen now. Problem is people keep saying I can use triangle away to reset the binary counter and that will get rid of it. Can't do that without it being rooted though. Some say just re flash with the stock firmware. I'd do it if I could find the file but some say that doesn't work anyway. If anyone has any suggestions I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
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ive flashed stock rom and stock recovery and still have the custom unlocked padlock.. any ideas? i need to go back to verizon since i messed up my sim and 4g is broken.
third time flashing recovery and stock rom and the padlock is finally gone
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Mistertac said:
Ive read somewhere on here that it may be something on you external sd card , possibly old " hack , root " files from a previous phone?
Also if busy box was ever installed that would need to be removed. There's probably something else I'm forgetting. But if your phone just has that custom screen.... Verizon doesn't really care i can tell you from personal experience.
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Thanks for the reply. I read those responses but mine didn't have the padlock out of the box. I just figured maybe someone found a way to get rid of it by now after the KitKat OTA removed their root. Perhaps re flashing the stock rom, which I can't find, might do it. And I did look around with no luck.
Eh. No biggie. It's not affecting the performance of the phone. I'm just being anal. I guess I can live with it. Thanks again.
PepNYC said:
Thanks for the reply. I read those responses but mine didn't have the padlock out of the box. I just figured maybe someone found a way to get rid of it by now after the KitKat OTA removed their root. Perhaps re flashing the stock rom, which I can't find, might do it. And I did look around with no luck.
Eh. No biggie. It's not affecting the performance of the phone. I'm just being anal. I guess I can live with it. Thanks again.
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Hey no problem!!
I can get you the file you need...
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Are you on a Verizon S4 or another carrier?
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Easy fix
Install Wanam Exposed and enable "Fake system status" under Security Hacks...
ammjr71 said:
Install Wanam Exposed and enable "Fake system status" under Security Hacks...
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Personally that's never worked for me even on a stock ROM. Not that I care about it that screen anyway.
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Mistertac said:
Hey no problem!!
I can get you the file you need...
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Are you on a Verizon S4 or another carrier?
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AT&T SGH-i337
Thanks
joshm.1219 said:
Personally that's never worked for me even on a stock ROM. Not that I care about it that screen anyway.
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Really? Works on mine.
ammjr71 said:
Really? Works on mine.
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Works on my stock i545 unit as well.
It's never worked for me either
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Works for me as well. Rooted
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If you've rooted with Kingo Hashcode suggests flashing the latest SU.zip in SafeStrap.
Also, I was in no way condoning the use of Kingo root when I mentioned it before. I made a personal decision as this is a dev device for me.
If you did use Kingo or vroot, I highly recommend installing the latest Safestrap, downloading the SuperSU flash .zip from @chainfire's website:
http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/
Then reboot, enter safestrap recovery and install the supersu .zip.
This will get rid of the Kingo root version of the apk and su binary.
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Edit: Fixed link
Upon further reading/browsing, I am guessing it should be this flashable version:
http://download.chainfire.eu/306/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.00.zip
Clicked on the link and it didn't load since the web URL got truncated.
Googled Chainfire's website, but didn't see a place to download it.
It did make mention of needing to get v1.01 to address some issue v1 had,...
Would you be able up update the link when you had a chance?
Why does everyone think vroot or kingo is bad, yet at the same time it's one of the easiest ways to root from what I'm hearing.
nimitch said:
Upon further reading/browsing, I am guessing it should be this flashable version:
http://download.chainfire.eu/306/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.00.zip
Clicked on the link and it didn't load since the web URL got truncated.
Googled Chainfire's website, but didn't see a place to download it.
It did make mention of needing to get v1.01 to address some issue v1 had,...
Would you be able up update the link when you had a chance?
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http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/
The post is from the rootzwiki thread.
Upon taking the update, I can't get safe strap to work anymore? Any one else?
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http://rootzwiki.com/topic/106986-r...uffer&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=Buffer
I can only find the original beta discussion with Obsidian/Hash/Beans,...I know that a link was posted at some point that linked to the new post but
I couldn't find it yet,...would you mind posting up a link to that as well?
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PhilPan said:
Upon taking the update, I can't get safe strap to work anymore? Any one else?
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I updated and just downloaded the Safestrap .apk file from here:
http://d-h.st/zas
Installed it and followed the on-screen prompts.
Flashed the .zip file from here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/
And rebooted.
One thing to note was that I couldn't get to my External SD Card from Safestrap, so I had to re-boot again and copy over Super User.zip file onto the Internal Storage to flash it.
Feel a bit better, but still paranoid about ever using Klingo again until it's WIDELY UNANIMOUSLY confirmed that it's not nefarious,...bummer for jumping on the update so soon :-/
PhilPan said:
Upon taking the update, I can't get safe strap to work anymore? Any one else?
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Is your phone running hot? Or do the root apps take a bit to kick in upon boot? That's what mine is doingnd battery is dropping like crazy
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*knock on wood* Phone never ran hot. Battery life has been fine. My signal in the parking garage at my office improved. I had no reception where I usually park, and now I get 2-3 bars of 3G. At least calls will stop dropping on the way in now,...
the biggest concerns is Kingo stole important data.... Example Imei. XDA is notn 100% sure Kingo is bad, but they have some concerns and advising people to not use it until they can verify it's safe
I fixed the link in the first post.
2swizzle said:
the biggest concerns is Kingo stole important data.... Example Imei. XDA is notn 100% sure Kingo is bad, but they have some concerns and advising people to not use it until they can verify it's safe
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...to which I totally appreciate!
Just wish the warning came out before I used it. That's what I get for being too hot to trot regarding that update!
I've seen Kingo mentioned on the forums, so at the time it didn't cross my mind as needing to be concerned about it. Lesson learned. Early adopters [potentially] take it in the pants. Next time, let more people play with it first THEN jump on the bandwagon!
I literally just used kingo about 10 mins ago. I used kies to update and then ran kingo because I couldn't stand not having root on this device. Everything is working fine. Wondering if I need to worry now lol. Anyways I take it safe strap needs to installed on my laptop and then use it to flash to the phone. Anyone have a link to the note 3 version of safestrap? I don't see it on the site.
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You can download/install Safestrap from the phone, then flash the SU .zip file in recovery mode.
Ok so I downloaded and installed safe strap and installed recovery. I then flashed the update from post 1. After reboot I still have root access and it still says custom on start up. Am I safe now?
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Chillout2010 said:
Ok so I downloaded and installed safe strap and installed recovery. I then flashed the update from post 1. After reboot I still have root access and it still says custom on start up. Am I safe now?
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IF, yes if Kingo steals user information it has already happened most likely during the root process. Just to be sure yes install supersu using Safestrap, the will will ensure you don't have someone in the background spying on your phone.
Will the regular superuser pro not work or is this some special one?
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neopolotin75 said:
Will the regular superuser pro not work or is this some special one?
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Superuser pro is not a standalone app it is only a permission placed within the superuser app that was (in this case) already provided by kingo and installed during the root process. You need to flash the Super Superuser from Chainfire via safe strap and reboot...this will overwrite the naughty superuser apk that kingo installed.
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2swizzle said:
the biggest concerns is Kingo stole important data.... Example Imei. XDA is notn 100% sure Kingo is bad, but they have some concerns and advising people to not use it until they can verify it's safe
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How does it steal imei info? Is an internet connection required during the root process?
Hit thanks if I helped you out.
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Previous Devices: Fascinate, Droid Charge, Note 2, S4
I installed safestrap then flashed the recommended Supersu app then uninstalled safestrap and now Wanam no longer works to hide the custom icon wnen booting.
Anyone know how to get Wanan fake system status to work again?
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Diceroll said:
How does it steal imei info? Is an internet connection required during the root process?
Hit thanks if I helped you out.
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Previous Devices: Fascinate, Droid Charge, Note 2, S4
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Yes, during the root process, the Kingo root application downloads the exploits and tries them on the device and then deletes them so that there's nothing left over for people to examine. Kind of ingenious really. Still no excuse for the amount of info their collection (and which could potentially be used for ill).
Hi,
I went through all the form to root my S4 verizon(unlocked) but nothings related to MG7 baseband??
my baseband version is MG7 is it different than others?? i coudnt find any post related to this version
Main problem is KNOX security is installed in my phone in system directory,
KNOX preventing me from root access(when i tried super user app i am getting a notification ""An application has been forced to stop for an unauthorized attempt to access system in your device"),
so i tried to uninstall the KNOX but I need a root privilage to uninstall it. I stuck in the loop.
after I found to bypass the KNOX I should use the certified application to get into root. (i may be wrong i am not sure) is their any way for me to root and install cynagenMod ?? or if helped in uninstalling KNOX i can root it.
Thanks in Advance.
FYI: BaseBand version is I545VRUDMG7 its verizon and unlocked now using AT&T
Wifilevel3 said:
Hi,
I went through all the form to root my S4 verizon(unlocked) but nothings related to MG7 baseband??
my baseband version is MG7 is it different than others?? i coudnt find any post related to this version
Main problem is KNOX security is installed in my phone in system directory,
KNOX preventing me from root access(when i tried super user app i am getting a notification ""An application has been forced to stop for an unauthorized attempt to access system in your device"),
so i tried to uninstall the KNOX but I need a root privilage to uninstall it. I stuck in the loop.
after I found to bypass the KNOX I should use the certified application to get into root. (i may be wrong i am not sure) is their any way for me to root and install cynagenMod ?? or if helped in uninstalling KNOX i can root it.
Thanks in Advance.
FYI: BaseBand version is I545VRUDMG7 its verizon and unlocked now using AT&T
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Are you sure it's MG7 and not MJ7? I did a quick Google search for I545VRUDMG7 and the only thing I found were the posts you created on this and other sites.
Maybe you could post a screen shot of your phone info.
Even Google says...
Did you mean MJ7???
Lol
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riker147 said:
Are you sure it's MG7 and not MJ7? I did a quick Google search for I545VRUDMG7 and the only thing I found were the posts you created on this and other sites.
Maybe you could post a screen shot of your phone info.
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Yes it is MG7, ya I even google a lot about about it and coudnt get any info, so last resort I posted here, I attached the screen shot info please go through it.
Thank you.
Wifilevel3 said:
Yes it is MG7, ya I even google a lot about about it and coudnt get any info, so last resort I posted here, I attached the screen shot info please go through it.
Thank you.
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[
[/COLOR]Grab this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Take a screenshot for us since I don't see the one you say you've posted here
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Mistertac said:
OK my bad... Doing a little more searching it looks like you may have the i9500/Exynos S4
This is the i545 S4 for Verizon forum
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Grab this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Take a screenshot for us since I don't see the one you say you've posted here
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I could be wrong idk..... just get us that screen shot. Your build matches up with another model from what I see but who knows
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Hi, I attached the another screen shot using that app u mentioned, please go through it. and what I am thinking is KNOX is the only think which is not allowing me to root my phone, is there any way to remove the KNOX??
Weird...its 4.2.2. ...is this pre mdk?anyone know what this is lol...never seen this version...if it is surge may want a good look at it
Maybe some sort of test build? Did you purchase the phone used? Generally S4 build numbers have followed a pattern. The second letter generally indicates a date, I believe. That's why MDK was most likely a May 2013 build, ME7 was a June 2013 build, etc. So this may be somewhere in between ME7 and MI1. I would say this device could be a rare gem and may even provide more information towards a BL exploit.
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Its very strange I could only find i9500 with similar build number but clearly that shows as an i545. Someone here will know. He says he has Knox on there though?
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phobia09 said:
Maybe some sort of test build? Did you purchase the phone used? Generally S4 build numbers have followed a pattern. The second letter generally indicates a date, I believe. That's why MDK was most likely a May 2013 build, ME7 was a June 2013 build, etc. So this may be somewhere in between ME7 and MI1. I would say this device could be a rare gem and may even provide more information towards a BL exploit.
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Yes, its a used phone. Is there any way to root or to Uninstall KNOX which prevent root ?? to install CyanogenMod.!!
Wifilevel3 said:
Yes, its a used phone. Is there any way to root or to Uninstall KNOX which prevent root ?? to install CyanogenMod.!!
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I would think it could be rooted with Kingo. I would try that first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2473747
Please let us know if that works.
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Wait you dont have root on this? Try saferoot or any of the root methods we have they should work. Next it would be helpful if you sent me your bootloaders would you be willing to help us? Also please refrain from installing Cyanogenmod for a little bit until I can get some of the partitions from your device. Also don't upgrade the baseband yet either please.
There was a reason they didnt release this build. It would be helpful to know why I need to analyze the bootloaders from this build. I hope you read this soon and above all else do NOT update your phone!
Surge1223 said:
Wait you dont have root on this? Try saferoot or any of the root methods we have they should work. Next it would be helpful if you sent me your bootloaders would you be willing to help us? Also please refrain from installing Cyanogenmod for a little bit until I can get some of the partitions from your device. Also don't upgrade the baseband yet either please.
There was a reason they didnt release this build. It would be helpful to know why I need to analyze the bootloaders from this build. I hope you read this soon and above all else do NOT update your phone!
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I hope he listens to you surge
Wifilevel3 said:
Yes, its a used phone. Is there any way to root or to Uninstall KNOX which prevent root ?? to install CyanogenMod.!!
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Hey did you happen to root the phone yet? And how about helping out the community and sending Surge what he mentioned... That'd be huge
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Bumping this thread so maybe WiFilevel3 sees it
I sent the OP a message. Hopefully something comes of it.
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Mistertac said:
Hey did you happen to root the phone yet? And how about helping out the community and sending Surge what he mentioned... That'd be huge
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yes , I can root my phone and I can help surge NP in it.
Wifilevel3 said:
yes , I can root my phone and I can help surge NP in it.
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Any contribution is MUCH appreciated. Thanks for helping.
Wifilevel3 said:
yes , I can root my phone and I can help surge NP in it.
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I guess @Surge1223 can send you pm's on how to extract the needed files to find more about your bootloader. He could probably write a script for you.
@Surge1223 he had asked me couple hours ago how to pm you. So if you guys arent already in contact maybe shoot him a message.
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I just recieved OTA update from Verizon for the 4.4.2. Can this be rooted now that I had to go back to a stock Verizon S4 I545 vrufnc5. If so what are my options? Please give me instructions. Thanks
Model SCH-I545
Kernel Version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1
Build KOT49H.I545VRUFNC5
Android 4.4.2
I haven't seen any root solutions for NC5 yet.
Coycaine said:
I haven't seen any root solutions for NC5 yet.
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Thanks Coycaine..Is there a way I can go back to build VRUEMK2 and then Root it from there. That way I can download a custom ROM for the 4.4.2 KitKat?? Does this make any sense? Sorry, i'm slowly learning all this.
If you already updated to kitkat there is absolutely no way u can downgrade unless u updated it using surge update to kitkat. But right now u r stuck in kitkat. For me I am still on rooted mk2 waiting for a root for kitkat. U should of waited before updating.
rizz1974 said:
Thanks Coycaine..Is there a way I can go back to build VRUEMK2 and then Root it from there. That way I can download a custom ROM for the 4.4.2 KitKat?? Does this make any sense? Sorry, i'm slowly learning all this.
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You may want to search these threads. I don't remember reading about anyone trying to downgrade from NC5 back to MK2 yet, but I'm sure someone has at least tried. The leaked KK build (NC2) was able to be downgraded, but with some problems/issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658480
Coycaine said:
You may want to search these threads. I don't remember reading about anyone trying to downgrade from NC5 back to MK2 yet, but I'm sure someone has at least tried. The leaked KK build (NC2) was able to be downgraded, but with some problems/issues.
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There are some that tried and are now bricked until there is an ODIN file for NC5.
If root is important, one should just be patient, sit back, wait.
tech_head said:
There are some that tried and are now bricked until there is an ODIN file for NC5.
If root is important, one should just be patient, sit back, wait.
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You know what, i'm just going to take your advise and wait. I agree with you, there isn't any guarantee with the messages i have been reading.
Thanks Coycaine
I'm always amused by these "I took the update... Help I lost root" posts. It takes time and unless you're actively working on a root solution.... Leave the people alone and let them work. If root is important to you, then never update until a solution is found first or your stuck. No amount of begging will find a solution faster.
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318sugarhill said:
I'm always amused by these "I took the update... Help I lost root" posts.
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Patient: Doctor, it hurts when I do this...
Doctor: Don't do that.
(It's not clear what they expect, but I feel that stupidity should be painful. It's Darwin in action.)
2+2=5
Sugarhill, don't ever become a motivational speaker...you'd make a great Biff III though for Back To The Future 4!
Rizz, sorry to say... I'm glad your situation is what it is, now I have a thread to check on to see if a solution has been developed!
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Signs of progress!!! Look!
calebcabob said:
Sugarhill, don't ever become a motivational speaker...you'd make a great Biff III though for Back To The Future 4!
Rizz, sorry to say... I'm glad your situation is what it is, now I have a thread to check on to see if a solution has been developed!
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Signs of progress!!! Look!
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You have the international version?
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I've never rooted before nor been interested. But since the Google morons screwed up SD Card access I will cross over to the root side as soon as the root method is worked out.
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Me Too
Really disappointed that Wakelock Detector no longer works, so I can't wait to root!
Yeah there's a bunch of us now waiting on the route to be achieved for the s4 on Android 4.4 .2.
We just got to sit back and relax and let the good people work their magic to get this done. It will come in good time. But hopefully not long. Lol
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What's wrong with SD Card access?
starbuckk said:
I've never rooted before nor been interested. But since the Google morons screwed up SD Card access I will cross over to the root side as soon as the root method is worked out.
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What's wrong with SD Card access?
Every time I think I will try to go without root'n, they screw something else up and I find I need it again. This sd permissions problem has really messed me up. I had to move 3gig worth of data back to my internal memory to get some of my apps to work and I don't have much room available on it. If I knew this, I wouldn't have upgraded.
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jgheld said:
What's wrong with SD Card access?
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Google put restrictions on SD cards that broke most programs that rely on them. Search for KitKat and sd card for more details.
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What's wrong with SD Card access?
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From what I read, if the app is not one of the pre-installed apps that comes with the ROM then the app will not have permission to freely access the SD card. There is an App to fix this in the Play Store but I think the app needs root. This really sucks. I thought I used TB to freeze the OTA on my wife's phone but she approved the OTA last night and now I am stuck until someone creates a new root exploit.
Coycaine said:
I haven't seen any root solutions for NC5 yet.
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Do you know if there is a root for NC5 at this point? I just updated my phone and lost root. If there is a root solution out there now and you could link that to me it would be much appreciated. Thank you!
rizz1974 said:
I just recieved OTA update from Verizon for the 4.4.2. Can this be rooted now that I had to go back to a stock Verizon S4 I545 vrufnc5. If so what are my options? Please give me instructions. Thanks
Model SCH-I545
Kernel Version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1
Build KOT49H.I545VRUFNC5
Android 4.4.2
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I was also foolish enough to accept the OTA update before checking to make sure I could re-root my phone after the update. Stuck waiting for a solution now. Hopefully someone releases a root solution soon. Let me know If any root fix comes up soon please! Thank you.
I tried to update my phone today and ran into an issue. It seems that when the phone reboots into recovery mode, it says that there is an error and forces me to find the download image manually. I looked to see if it was on the SD card and there was no luck there. Is it because the download itself is corrupted in some way, or is this a bigger issue than that? BTW my phone isn't rooted if that helps
Owura_G said:
I tried to update my phone today and ran into an issue. It seems that when the phone reboots into recovery mode, it says that there is an error and forces me to find the download image manually. I looked to see if it was on the SD card and there was no luck there. Is it because the download itself is corrupted in some way, or is this a bigger issue than that? BTW my phone isn't rooted if that helps
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Did you get the update OTA? If so you could try a factory reset, then re-download the update OTA, and try again.
Rooted S4 won't update to 4.4, error, rooted with CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505
I haven't gotten the OTA notification yet, but if I go to about phone, system updates it will find it and download it.
When it tries to install it will do the normal things, but at the end won't complete and says error.
What error would it be? The S4 was rotted with CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505 and I also read the source code of KitKat was realeased from Samsung. I guess I may have to wait until I get an OTA update or until one of you masters redoes the update.
Please Help.
Thank You
S4wontupdate said:
I haven't gotten the OTA notification yet, but if I go to about phone, system updates it will find it and download it.
When it tries to install it will do the normal things, but at the end won't complete and says error.
What error would it be? The S4 was rotted with CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505 and I also read the source code of KitKat was realeased from Samsung. I guess I may have to wait until I get an OTA update or until one of you masters redoes the update.
Please Help.
Thank You
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You can't take ota if you aren't 100% stock. No root
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decaturbob said:
You can't take ota if you aren't 100% stock. No root
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The the supreme court ruled that rooting was legal.
S4wontupdate said:
The the supreme court ruled that rooting was legal.
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The Supreme Court has no jurisdiction over Verizon.
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Supreme court ruled carrier unlocking is illegal I believe. ..
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Zooandbio4me said:
Supreme court ruled carrier unlocking is illegal I believe. ..
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You are confusing sim card locking with locked bootloader and Verizon can lock the bootloader...
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S4wontupdate said:
The the supreme court ruled that rooting was legal.
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Not sure what your response has to do with the issue.. If your phone isn't 100% stock. The ota will fail...been posted countless times
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Dont like to do a factory reset. Is there a way to unroot? Rooted on MK2
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You are confusing sim card locking with locked bootloader and Verizon can lock the bootloader...
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Not sure what your response has to do with the issue.. If your phone isn't 100% stock. The ota will fail...been posted countless times
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So if I reinstall a stock OS I can upgrade to 4.4?
BTW can you tell I'm new to this stuff