I'm currently on ME7 and now that there is a root and Safe strap for MJ7 I'm gonna update to 4.3. Is the best route to use the MJ7 tar and run Odin or just keep letting the phone take the updates?
Thanks
jrv331 said:
I'm currently on ME7 and now that there is a root and Safe strap for MJ7 I'm gonna update to 4.3. Is the best route to use the MJ7 tar and run Odin or just keep letting the phone take the updates?
Thanks
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Bump. I have the same question. Thanks!
jrv331 said:
I'm currently on ME7 and now that there is a root and Safe strap for MJ7 I'm gonna update to 4.3. Is the best route to use the MJ7 tar and run Odin or just keep letting the phone take the updates?
Thanks
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That's going to depend on how much customizing you've done to your phone.
It's easier to take the OTAs to go from ME7 to MI1 then from MI1 to MJ7, as you don't need to hassle with ODIN.
If the phone has been modified, you may not be able to use the OTAs. In that case, flashing the no-wipe MJ7 will get you to where you need to go with less hassle.
Thank you.
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Hi guys it's been a while since I've been on here. I have a quick question. I know the S4 bootloader can't be unlocked yet. Which is fine with me..but I found this thread to root it but it says not to do it if I accepted the OTA update. How do I know if I have the update? I did update my phone the other day but now it's asking for me to do it again. So I am think I don't have the latest update. I just want to root my phone to take out all this samsung and verizon crap it comes with. Hopefully when the bootloader is able to be unlocked I can start flashing custom roms. If anyone could help me out here that would be awesome. Here's the thread that I was going to follow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301720
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Hi guys it's been a while since I've been on here. I have a quick question. I know the S4 bootloader can't be unlocked yet. Which is fine with me..but I found this thread to root it but it says not to do it if I accepted the OTA update. How do I know if I have the update? I did update my phone the other day but now it's asking for me to do it again. So I am think I don't have the latest update. I just want to root my phone to take out all this samsung and verizon crap it comes with. Hopefully when the bootloader is able to be unlocked I can start flashing custom roms. If anyone could help me out here that would be awesome. Here's the thread that I was going to follow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301720
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There are separate OTA updates to get you from MDK to ME7, ME7 to MI1, and MI1 to MJ7. You'll get prompted for each of these as there's no way to skip an update.
To find out what you're running, Settings, More, About Phone. Look at the Build number field.
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There are separate OTA updates to get you from MDK to ME7, ME7 to MI1, and MI1 to MJ7. You'll get prompted for each of these as there's no way to skip an update.
To find out what you're running, Settings, More, About Phone. Look at the Build number field.
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I looked and im on ME7...and it wants me to update again but im holding off. What do you think?
steveojp said:
I looked and im on ME7...and it wants me to update again but im holding off. What do you think?
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That depends on what you want to do. Updating to MI1 will still allow you root, but no custom recovery.
There's no big advantage there, but MI1 will allow you to update to MJ7 and keep root, which is perhaps worthwhile as that's 4.3.
I find my GS4 to be a lot faster on MJ7 so it was worth it. But only you can decide what's best.
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That depends on what you want to do. Updating to MI1 will still allow you root, but no custom recovery.
There's no big advantage there, but MI1 will allow you to update to MJ7 and keep root, which is perhaps worthwhile as that's 4.3.
I find my GS4 to be a lot faster on MJ7 so it was worth it. But only you can decide what's best.
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I thought MJ7 you can't root?
steveojp said:
I thought MJ7 you can't root?
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You can root MJ7 using vroot. Since I don't trust that, I'm not rooted.
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You can root MJ7 using vroot. Since I don't trust that, I'm not rooted.
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But the bootloader is still locked and I cant flash any custom roms yet right? And MJ7 is the newest update that is out???
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If you're on ME7 you can install safestrap to flash TW roms, but no AOSP. There's no point to upgrade to MI1 if that's what you want to do, because there's certain kernel issues using MI1 with safestrap. If you want to be on 4.3 rooted and don't care about flashing, then are safe methods to update firmware and keep root. Just follow the guides in their respective threads.
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Does anybody know where I can get the instructions on how to root ME7 and then upgrade to 4.3 on a Mac? I've been searching for the answer but I just can't seem to get the answer. Maybe I'm overlooking something. Thanks.
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I believe it would make better sense to go ahead and update to mj7 either ota or via sideload.
Then follow this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531704
To root the mj7 build.
Just keep in mind there is no custom recovery and safestrap is not compatible with mj7 yet.
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The issue is that I cannot use Vroot because I'm on a mac and they have no mac version...
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beez1717 said:
Does anybody know where I can get the instructions on how to root ME7 and then upgrade to 4.3 on a Mac? I've been searching for the answer but I just can't seem to get the answer. Maybe I'm overlooking something. Thanks.
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You've got two choices:
1. Root ME7 using the directions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325 - there's nothing in that process that requires a PC. You'll have to format the SDcard in your Mac as exFat using Disk Utility, then unzip the exploit files into the root.
2. Update to MI1 using the OTA, then use Heimdall to flash the Root de la Vega root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487142
Or, a third choice - update to MI1, then follow the "Update to MJ7 and keep root" directions.
So if I take the OTA update will I go to MI1 or ME7?
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beez1717 said:
So if I take the OTA update will I go to MI1 or ME7?
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The OTA updates don't skip releases. If you're on MDK and take an update, you'll go to ME7.
If you're on ME7, it'll go to MI1. If you're on MI1, it'll go to MJ7.
Hi All!
I rooted my Galaxy S4 on Verizon earlier today (well, attempted to) with VRoot. It worked, but everything was really sluggish so I attempted to flash back to the stock Samsung ROM. I discovered that since I was running 4.3 with the MK2 OTA, I can't flash a previous version. I can't find a copy of the MK2 ROM anywhere. Does anyone here have any suggestions or maybe a link to the MK2 ROM for the i545 on Verizon?
Thanks!
Ross
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Hi All!
I rooted my Galaxy S4 on Verizon earlier today (well, attempted to) with VRoot. It worked, but everything was really sluggish so I attempted to flash back to the stock Samsung ROM. I discovered that since I was running 4.3 with the MK2 OTA, I can't flash a previous version. I can't find a copy of the MK2 ROM anywhere. Does anyone here have any suggestions or maybe a link to the MK2 ROM for the i545 on Verizon?
Thanks!
Ross
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Got it fixed. Used Kies to download MK2 and reflash. All is now well. Still have the file if anyone else needs it.
rossifer said:
Got it fixed. Used Kies to download MK2 and reflash. All is now well. Still have the file if anyone else needs it.
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So your device isn't rooted anymore? I'm trying to find a sure way to root my S4 i545 MK2 because I'm a noob. . .
TonioAG said:
So your device isn't rooted anymore? I'm trying to find a sure way to root my S4 i545 MK2 because I'm a noob. . .
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There are several ways to root the mk2 version but both vroot and kingo have been deemed unsafe by the xda mods, in the development thread there is however a root method for mj7 that does in fact work with mk2. also im gonna warn you before hand that there is no custom recovery available for the mk2 or mj7 versions of the gs4.
Link to saferoot method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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There are several ways to root the mk2 version but both vroot and kingo have been deemed unsafe by the xda mods, in the development thread there is however a root method for mj7 that does in fact work with mk2. also im gonna warn you before hand that there is no custom recovery available for the mk2 or mj7 versions of the gs4.
Link to saferoot method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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I used the same method. Worked quite well. But is it yet safe to flash?
xclementinex said:
I used the same method. Worked quite well. But is it yet safe to flash?
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If your talking About flashing custom ROMS/recovery's, then no, and if you attempt to do either it most likely will result in a brick. However a Dev by the name of Hashcode, is currently working on making safestrap compatible with MJ7 & MK2. I hope that helps clear up some things.
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Is there a way to go back to MD5 from MK2 once you have root?
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Is there a way to go back to MD5 from MK2 once you have root?
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Do u mean mdk?....there is no way
powered by hashcode safestrap hyperdrive 10.2
Guess I will have to wait.
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Got it fixed. Used Kies to download MK2 and reflash. All is now well. Still have the file if anyone else needs it.
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How did you use Kies to download MK2 when you while rooted?
I have the Verizon S4... I took the OTA and updated to MK2. I then rooted using Saferoot.
All is good ...
Now.. Is the recovery unlocked? or do I need Safestrap Recovry to get ROMs on this?
Please advise.
Thanks!
A little help rooting mk2 via safe root. I've been rooted since me7 to mi1 to mj7. I flashed no wipe mj7 via Odin to take the ota mk2. Problem is the install bat closes as soon as I try to execute it. Drivers are correct Kies and Odin recognize my phone. Any suggestions?
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I have the Verizon S4... I took the OTA and updated to MK2. I then rooted using Saferoot.
All is good ...
Now.. Is the recovery unlocked? or do I need Safestrap Recovry to get ROMs on this?
Please advise.
Thanks!
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No custom recovery.
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jhud25 said:
A little help rooting mk2 via safe root. I've been rooted since me7 to mi1 to mj7. I flashed no wipe mj7 via Odin to take the ota mk2. Problem is the install bat closes as soon as I try to execute it. Drivers are correct Kies and Odin recognize my phone. Any suggestions?
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That's caused by a defect in the install script that I introduced when trying to add more prompting to help people connect. Re-download and it should be OK.
Thanks re downloading now
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Re downloaded script worked like a charm. it errored out on busy box install but titanium verifies I have busy box installed. Great work on the exploit as well as the bat file. Thanks again, I was about to lose my mind
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Got it fixed. Used Kies to download MK2 and reflash. All is now well. Still have the file if anyone else needs it.
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What is link to mk2 stock file?
I can't confirm but it has been said that mk2 is backwards compatible. Flash mj7 stock via odin. Then ota back to mk2. I know it's a long way around but it's worth looking into.
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jhud25 said:
I can't confirm but it has been said that mk2 is backwards compatible. Flash mj7 stock via odin. Then ota back to mk2. I know it's a long way around but it's worth looking into.
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Thank,s not a big deal to go back. I didn't think you could go back.
If you can go backwards that would be sweet. I would like to start running some custom Roms. I will give it a try.
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N8007 said:
If you can go backwards that would be sweet. I would like to start running some custom Roms. I will give it a try.
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You ONLY can go backwards from MK2 to MJ7. You seem to be interpreting this as being able to go back from MK2 to anything, and that's not the case.
Both of those releases only allow custom ROMs using Safestrap, and both support the same ROMs. There's no point in downgrading to MJ7.
Hey guys I have the sch-i545 on verizon running 4.2.2 with base ME7, I have been postponing the update, if I take it I know I will loose root but can I just root it again with safe root? And will I also be able to load safe strap? I know the bootloader is locked but I would like to try some of the custom roms for the me7 . I also saw a thread that said updating from me7 to MJ7 what would be the significance of that? Thanks guys..
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Hey guys I have the sch-i545 on verizon running 4.2.2 with base ME7, I have been postponing the update, if I take it I know I will loose root but can I just root it again with safe root? And will I also be able to load safe strap? I know the bootloader is locked but I would like to try some of the custom roms for the me7 . I also saw a thread that said updating from me7 to MJ7 what would be the significance of that? Thanks guys..
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Me7 was still 4.2 while mk2/mj7 are both 4.3. Yep you just reroot using saferoot it's very easy to use. I'm on mk2 rooted myself. Safestrap I's also compatible with it but you'll want to read into those threads some more
Nvidia Shield Root and More
Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way.
vafangool said:
Hey guys I have the sch-i545 on verizon running 4.2.2 with base ME7, I have been postponing the update, if I take it I know I will loose root but can I just root it again with safe root? And will I also be able to load safe strap? I know the bootloader is locked but I would like to try some of the custom roms for the me7 . I also saw a thread that said updating from me7 to MJ7 what would be the significance of that? Thanks guys..
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takes a few minutes find some helpful threads...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579278
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Me7 was still 4.2 while mk2/mj7 are both 4.3. Yep you just reroot using saferoot it's very easy to use. I'm on mk2 rooted myself. Safestrap I's also compatible with it but you'll want to read into those threads some more
Nvidia Shield Root and More
Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way.
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Ok so I will just take the update and than re root it. It read that safe strap is compatible with me7 with a few custom roms. Thanks for the help
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takes a few minutes find some helpful threads...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579278
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Hey decaturbob thanks for the reply I was actually all over those 2 threads, there was some great info in the one you had posted, I just wasn't understanding about the post to update from me7 to mj7 but as I read it again for the 3rd time I realized it was to get hyperdrive, It's just I'm new to this and I have been reading all these threads like crazy and have learned a lot these last few days. So my plan is to just take the 4.3 update, root again using safe root, install safe strap v3.65 I believe is the one I need for me7 but I'll double check, and then there was that thread on some of the custom roms that were usable with safe strap. Thanks again for the help guys
Sorry if this is a dumb question but I find it harder and harder to find stuff around here anymore with people using the same keywords in their threads for ROMS and updates such as stock when it's actually a modified stock etc.
Anyway where is a stock root safe rom coming from ME7 to get to 4.3 or 4.4
I have SU set for root saver but anytime I try and go to the OTA I get a settings have stopped error.
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N00dle said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question but I find it harder and harder to find stuff around here anymore with people using the same keywords in their threads for ROMS and updates such as stock when it's actually a modified stock etc.
Anyway where is a stock root safe rom coming from ME7 to get to 4.3 or 4.4
I have SU set for root saver but anytime I try and go to the OTA I get a settings have stopped error.
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Using an OTA, ME7 will update to MI1. That's rootable with Saferoot, so why worry about root saver?
MI1 will OTA to MJ7, which will OTA to MK2. Those are also rootable.
I'd recommend flashing a no-wipe MK2, which will get you to 4.3. That's available in this post.
You can't get to 4.4 yet since Verizon hasn't released it for our phones.
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Using an OTA, ME7 will update to MI1. That's rootable with Saferoot, so why worry about root saver?
MI1 will OTA to MJ7, which will OTA to MK2. Those are also rootable.
I'd recommend flashing a no-wipe MK2, which will get you to 4.3. That's available in this post.
You can't get to 4.4 yet since Verizon hasn't released it for our phones.
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Thanks this is the info I was looking for and having trouble digging through the noise if you will.
I didn't realize I was 3 versions behind.
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