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So I rooted my S4 and all was good (Not my first rodeo)
I was running a Stock Deodexed ROM and I flashed a mod to change the toggles to blue. Still... all was good, but
then I decided to start fresh and clean up a bit. So I formated the device, wiped caches, data reset, yadda ya...
Flashed a different Stock Deodex and everything still seemed fine. I tried flashing the blue toggle mod and then got stuck on boot. Pulled battery and still nothing. Wiped all data again and flashed the ROM again without doing the toggle mod. Ever since then, no matter what ROM I'm on or have any mods, if I reboot I get stuck at boot screen. The only way to get past this is to wipe EVERYTHING again and start over. However... Hot/Quick/Shell reboot doesn't lock up on me.
So basically I'm at a point with my S4 that makes it impossible to flash anything and be able to boot. I even have to wipe everything before I can do a successful restore.
I'm using TWRP 2.5.0.2 and currently on my latest backup of cleanrom 1.3
Any ideas are greatly appreciated and welcomed. Thanks community!
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Not sure but twrp has been giving some people issues. Try oudhs cwm.
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Not sure but twrp has been giving some people issues. Try oudhs cwm.
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I'd love too, but idk how to go about replacing a recovery. Do you push it with Odin or something? Where can I get it?
Thanks for your reply. Good to know I'm not the only one, but that still sucks for all of us. Lol
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dopediculous said:
I'd love too, but idk how to go about replacing a recovery. Do you push it with Odin or something? Where can I get it?
Thanks for your reply. Good to know I'm not the only one, but that still sucks for all of us. Lol
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I had your issue happen to me last week. I tried everything to fix it and nothing worked. I ended up flashing back to stock. Started flashing again using TWRP with no problems.
Here is where I got info to go back to stock. Go to android development and scroll down to (Guide) No-wipe factory image by open1your1eyes and follow as instructed. Happy flashing bud!
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So, "unroot" then re root?
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So, "unroot" then re root?
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It worked for me. I just edited my last post. Check it out.
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dopediculous said:
I'd love too, but idk how to go about replacing a recovery. Do you push it with Odin or something? Where can I get it?
Thanks for your reply. Good to know I'm not the only one, but that still sucks for all of us. Lol
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flashable zip here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291976
just put on your SD card and flash with your current TWRP
or you can install it with this utility; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301720
Whelp... I got that other recovery on there, but now I can't boot or anything. No ROM works
I think I tried everything, but it looks like I'll need to get Odin involved and go from there. Its too bad that the cwm recovery can't restore a twrp backup. This sucks. Ugh. First world problems... Anyone got a link for the stock image or whatever I need to push via Odin? Ideas?
Thanks again for your help guys. I do appreciate it and know I'll get up and running again soon.
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dopediculous said:
Whelp... I got that other recovery on there, but now I can't boot or anything. No ROM works
I think I tried everything, but it looks like I'll need to get Odin involved and go from there. Its too bad that the cwm recovery can't restore a twrp backup. This sucks. Ugh. First world problems... Anyone got a link for the stock image or whatever I need to push via Odin? Ideas?
Thanks again for your help guys. I do appreciate it and know I'll get up and running again soon.
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http://www.247xtreme.com/S4/
From DarkMenace's signature, quite a nice resource he has composed. I ran into a similar situation with TWRP and ClearnRom 1.3 last night, ended up using Odin to push the "SCH-I545_MDK_562219_Stock_Restore.tar.md5.gz" in that link. Went back to bone stock, but it's nice to know there is a fallback incase something ever goes awry.
Hethor said:
http://www.247xtreme.com/S4/
From DarkMenace's signature, quite a nice resource he has composed. I ran into a similar situation with TWRP and ClearnRom 1.3 last night, ended up using Odin to push the "SCH-I545_MDK_562219_Stock_Restore.tar.md5.gz" in that link. Went back to bone stock, but it's nice to know there is a fallback incase something ever goes awry.
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Bro. Thank you! This reminds me of the good ol' fascinate. Lol
So will this take away root too?
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Bro. Thank you! This reminds me of the good ol' fascinate. Lol
So will this take away root too?
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Yes, but there are root files there also.
So then what? Or do I just use Odin to do the whole kernel flashing thing again to gain root? Sorry to sound so noobish, just don't wanna go through this again. Lol
Should I just maybe try that VRUAMDK no wipe .tar?
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dopediculous said:
So then what? Or do I just use Odin to do the whole kernel flashing thing again to gain root? Sorry to sound so noobish, just don't wanna go through this again. Lol
Should I just maybe try that VRUAMDK no wipe .tar?
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You use Odin. You can use either file.
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Yeah I know I use Odin. I guess I should have worded that better.
If I push the .tar you mentioned, I lose root, but some root files will still be there. So my question is... What files and what can I do with them? Or do I just start the whole root process over again as in the first place with those two modified kernels?
The other "no data wipe .tar" file you push with Odin as well, but would you retain root? If so... I would prefer the no wipe .tar, but you know better than me and I greatly appreciate your help and guidance. If the first .tar file is the better way to go and start all over, that's what I'll do. Its almost done downloading anyways, but was just curious about the no wipe and if ya knew anything more about it. I owe you man!
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Both files will remove root. You would need to reflash with the kernel files.
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Cook thank you again! El fiñ
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I am currently bricked on build VRUAME7 and I need the stock file for the Verizon S4 i545. Can anyone help me??? I googled for it and I cant find it. Trying to flash to stock using Odin but I need this file as my S4 was updated. Please can anyone help me find this file or does anyone know where I can download it??? Thank you so much to anyone who can help me find this File.
The stock odin images are in thr dev section. You wont be able to go back to mdk so make sure to grab me7.
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The stock odin images are in thr dev section. You wont be able to go back to mdk so make sure to grab me7.
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They're where? Sorry I'm new to this page. Could you provide a link? If this works I could never thank you enough!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41977487
Just make sure to grab the me7 version like I said you cant go back to mdk once updated. Its also the no wipe version so you retain any apps and the associated data. Sure you can thank me enough just hit the thanks button
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hexitnow said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41977487
Just make sure to grab the me7 version like I said you cant go back to mdk once updated. Its also the no wipe version so you retain any apps and the associated data. Sure you can thank me enough just hit the thanks button
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OKAY will try right now if it works I will click that thanks button a thousand times!
Howd it go?
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hexitnow said:
Howd it go?
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Just finished downloading and about to Flash now.
Alright lemme know :thumbup:
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Alright lemme know :thumbup:
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Will do. I need to extract which is taking a while. Probably another 10 mins till I can flash it.
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alright lemme know :thumbup:
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it worked thank you so much!!!!!! :d:d:d:d:d
Not a problem glad u got it sorted out.
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Not a problem glad u got it sorted out.
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I thought I messed up my phone forever thanks a lot man!
Help!
I keep trying to extract the zip file but it says it's corrupted.
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I keep trying to extract the zip file but it says it's corrupted.
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No reason to post In two threads with the same problem. I replies to your other post.
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im currently on 4.3 VRUEMJ7 and I must've did something wrong in odin that it loops back to download mode... how can I restore my phone to stock? someone please help.
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im currently on 4.3 VRUEMJ7 and I must've did something wrong in odin that it loops back to download mode... how can I restore my phone to stock? someone please help.
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What did you flash? The ONLY things you should have tried are a MJ7 no-wipe or the MJ7 emergency recovery ROM.
Now I suspect you'll need to use the emergency recovery, but try the No-wipe one first. That also links to the full-wipe recovery ROM.
I believe i just bricked my SGS4 Verizon By attempting to use goomanager to flash the recovery.. after the script ran the phone restarted and now everytime it boots into download mode...
Please help me, i'm not entirely sure what to do. I just got the phone today with VRUAME7 on it if it helps.. Sorry i'm a bit new to all of this.
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I believe i just bricked my SGS4 Verizon By attempting to use goomanager to flash the recovery.. after the script ran the phone restarted and now everytime it boots into download mode...
Please help me, i'm not entirely sure what to do. I just got the phone today with VRUAME7 on it if it helps.. Sorry i'm a bit new to all of this.
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Good news is if you can get into download mode then your not bricked. You may have to just Odin the factory image back to stock and you should be fine. Don't panic!
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bajasur said:
Good news is if you can get into download mode then your not bricked. You may have to just Odin the factory image back to stock and you should be fine. Don't panic!
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Phew! that's what i was hopeing to hear. Where could i find the factory image?
Also might you be able to help me actually get a custom recovery working so i can flash hyperdrive? This was a lot easier with my i9500 back 3 months ago, its killing my head figuring this all out all over again
Also i notice RLS9 on the thread for hyperdrive is downloadable @ 1.7gb. could i just flash this in download mode?
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Phew! that's what i was hopeing to hear. Where could i find the factory image?
Also might you be able to help me actually get a custom recovery working so i can flash hyperdrive? This was a lot easier with my i9500 back 3 months ago, its killing my head figuring this all out all over again
Also i notice RLS9 on the thread for hyperdrive is downloadable @ 1.7gb. could i just flash this in download mode?
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Short answer no... Long one.. ME7 locked the bootloader...
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Short answer no... Long one.. ME7 locked the bootloader...
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So what you're saying is i cant install custom roms .. at all.
previse said:
So what you're saying is i cant install custom roms .. at all.
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That is correct. No custom recovery, no roms, no going back. Root, debloat, try playing with Nova Launcher is about all you can do for now.
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previse said:
So what you're saying is i cant install custom roms .. at all.
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Nope no roms at the moment. Next time do a little bit of reading, it goes a long way. Its been beaten to death literally theres no custom recovery for me7, its been posted atleast a hundred times and its posted in the me7 image thread as well. Check out the safestrap thread in the general section. Hashcode is working on a method for roms/recovery as we speak. After you get your phone fixed and rooted if you choose to do, look into xposed framework and the wanam module.from the play store. You will atleast be able to get some customization out of the stock me7 rom.
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Damn... Didn't read you were on me7.. That's not good. I would contact mobile tech videos for help but you may be screwed. Sorry man
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bajasur said:
Damn... Didn't read you were on me7.. That's not good. I would contact mobile tech videos for help but you may be screwed. Sorry man
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Hes not screwed he just has to odin the stock me7 image. The phone is still bootable in fact but everytime he tries to go into recovery its going to throw him into download mode. Back onto topic I would odin one of the stock me7 images so you will atleast have a stock recovery.
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Good luck bud. Let us know how it works out for you
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Good luck bud. Let us know how it works out for you
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I was able to flash a stock image and root it. I'll just wait it out for ME7 to be cracked.
If your on mj4 flash this in odin to go back to stock...unzip and use the tar file
http://www.mediafire.com/download/vpel3qh0xuzzfpu/SPR-N900PVPUBMJ4-20131028151254.zip
After when all done and booted up try searching for the update.
If it doesnt let u update (says device moded etc)...go to settings>backup and reset> do a factory reset...
Once booted up.... that take ota should be all done
Or
Odin the NAB tar:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655883
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insane209 said:
If your on mj4 flash this in odin to go back to stock...unzip and use the tar file
http://www.mediafire.com/download/vpel3qh0xuzzfpu/SPR-N900PVPUBMJ4-20131028151254.zip
After when all done and booted up try searching for the update.
If it doesnt let u update (says device moded etc)...go to settings>backup and reset> do a factory reset...
Once booted up.... that take ota should be all done
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This link isnt working for me...Also i'm already on MJ4 Rooted with out TWRP..Im literally MJ4 Stock rooted..What method do I take to get to 4.4.2 and keep root.
BrianBaker said:
This link isnt working for me...Also i'm already on MJ4 Rooted with out TWRP..Im literally MJ4 Stock rooted..What method do I take to get to 4.4.2 and keep root.
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Keep clicking the link it fails sometimes...u gotta be unrooted to take the ota, u dnt need twarp just odin the tar
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insane209 said:
Keep clicking the link it fails sometimes...u gotta be unrooted to take the ota, u dnt need twarp just odin the tar
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and how do i get root back after updating?
Also I just looked at my desktop and I have like 4 different versions of Odin,which do I use? I haven't done this in a while
BrianBaker said:
and how do i get root back after updating?
Also I just looked at my desktop and I have like 4 different versions of Odin,which do I use? I haven't done this in a while
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To install the tar u can use odin 3.07 or 1.85 or any of them work mostly
And to root and twarp here on kitkat:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656334
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insane209 said:
To install the tar u can use odin 3.07 or 1.85 or any of them work mostly
And to root and twarp here on kitkat:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656334
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Well,im back to stock official...Says im updated to the latest version every time i try to update
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Well,im back to stock official...Says im updated to the latest version every time i try to update
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Did u do a factory reset?
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insane209 said:
Did u do a factory reset?
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i did odin twice and factory reset 3 times...
BrianBaker said:
i did odin twice and factory reset 3 times...
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Mine took the ota right away n i came from JB rom
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BrianBaker said:
Well,im back to stock official...Says im updated to the latest version every time i try to update
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It would probably be much easier, to just flash the NAB tar, in Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655883. You'll be on the official KitKat 4.4.2, with all of the firmware updates. Use the TWRP recovery from the OP of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630514.
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insane209 said:
Mine took the ota right away n i came from JB rom
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can i just use the TAR file in the download section to upgrade to NAB because the update isnt working for me..What is the difference in taking the update versus using odin to upgrade to NAB? Thanks for your help by the way
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It would probably be much easier, to just flash the NAB tar, in Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655883. You'll be on the official KitKat 4.4.2, with all of the firmware updates. Use the TWRP recovery from the OP of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630514.
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^^Try that
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BrianBaker said:
can i just use the TAR file in the download section to upgrade to NAB because the update isnt working for me..What is the difference in taking the update versus using odin to upgrade to NAB? Thanks for your help by the way
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Yes. The end result is the same. I know insane209 has been helping you, but I offered the NAB odin route, on the first page of this thread. To me, it's much more direct.
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LMMT said:
Yes. The end result is the same. I know insane209 has been helping you, but I offered the NAB odin route, on the first page of this thread. To me, it's much more direct.
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Yea its the same dunno why it said up to date though lol
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Thanks guys..The whole time in the back of my head i'm saying to myself I should just use the NAB Tar in Odin but like i said i haven't messed around with rooting and flashing in a long time..Kind of forgot the ropes and didnt know if anything changed..My phone has been updated and I'll root it in the morning so i can get back on some exposed mods
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Yea its the same dunno why it said up to date though lol
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I've read that the servers were overloaded, so they stopped the updates, and started rolling them out in stages. If what the 'internet' says is true, another 20% of users, will get the update Monday, and then another 20% sometimes after that.
If that's really the case, that probably explains why it says you're up to date (because you are up to date, based on what's available to you at that moment).
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Every time I download the nab tar and try to unzip the folder I get an invalid or corrupted. I've downloaded it several times and I can't get it to work. Any suggestions would help.
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Every time I download the nab tar and try to unzip the folder I get an invalid or corrupted. I've downloaded it several times and I can't get it to work. Any suggestions would help.
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Do it the first way, stock, take take ota
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Do it the first way, stock, take take ota
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It won't let me. It says I'm on the latest software already.
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It won't let me. It says I'm on the latest software already.
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Odin the nab tar then even if it says its corrupt it still goes thru odin i believe
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Hey guys! I updated via kies, and I now tried to Odin so I could send this phone back to Samsung. Odin failed right after aboot, and now fails every time saying fused:6 binary:5. I need to get this phone wiped so I can package it up before I go to work. Thanks
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Hey guys! I updated via kies, and I now tried to Odin so I could send this phone back to Samsung. Kies failed right after aboot, and now fails every time saying fused:6 binary:5. I need to get this phone wiped so I can package it up before I go to work. Thanks
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Have you tried the full wipe .tar file with Odin?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
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Have you tried the full wipe .tar file with Odin?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
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That is the one I was using
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That is the one I was using
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Did you check the MD5? Maybe a bad download?
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Did you check the MD5? Maybe a bad download?
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That's what I'm thinking. I'm re downloading but I won't be able to flash it before I go to work
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That is the one I was using
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You were either using the MK2 or the MJ7 Odin tar because their binary value is set to 5. Flashing either the NC2 leak or NC5 Odin tar will resolve your issues.
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You were either using the MK2 or the MJ7 Odin tar because their binary value is set to 5. Flashing either the NC2 leak or NC5 Odin tar will resolve your issues.
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Beat me to it, for future reference you can't downgrade with Odin, anytime you have a failed flash in Odin with a binary value lower than fused value, that's exactly what your trying to do.
As Surge sort of mentions, the only caveat to that rule for our model is downgrading from mk2 to mj7, which have the same binary values because mk2 was a minor upgrade.
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You were either using the MK2 or the MJ7 Odin tar because their binary value is set to 5. Flashing either the NC2 leak or NC5 Odin tar will resolve your issues.
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Thank you sir. I started the download on the nc5 before I went to work and I left when It was 35% so when I get back around midnight itll be done and ill flash her so I can get her in the mail. Thanks for your response surge!
P.S. I was so tired I didnt even knkw which one I downloaded earlier that morning. ·Facepalm. Remember everyone. Dont flash when your tired..
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