My fear is I am SOL... Anyway, was running the GPE, and wanted to go back to HD14... Made the mistake of formatting data via TWRP, and now I am borked.
So...From reading basically figured out I need to ODIN back to sock MDK, and factor reset via stock recovery. Here's my problem...
I downloaded the wilco stock MDK TAR, and then went to flash it in odin 3.07... I am able to get in to download mode, so I think Boom! Great I am on my way... Not so much...
I go to flash the TAR, I get FAILED on odin screen, but now my phone in the top left corner says "Start" in red, and I have a little progress bar under "Do not turn off target" warning.
Am I totally screwed? Does anyone have a link to an official MDK odin file?
Thanks...
Stevez48 said:
My fear is I am SOL... Anyway, was running the GPE, and wanted to go back to HD14... Made the mistake of formatting data via TWRP, and now I am borked.
So...From reading basically figured out I need to ODIN back to sock MDK, and factor reset via stock recovery. Here's my problem...
I downloaded the wilco stock MDK TAR, and then went to flash it in odin 3.07... I am able to get in to download mode, so I think Boom! Great I am on my way... Not so much...
I go to flash the TAR, I get FAILED on odin screen, but now my phone in the top left corner says "Start" in red, and I have a little progress bar under "Do not turn off target" warning.
Am I totally screwed? Does anyone have a link to an official MDK odin file?
Thanks...
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Did you try this one??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
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Did you try this one??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
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I did thanks, that's the only one could find... Going to redownload and see what happens. Not looking good...
Stevez48 said:
I did thanks, that's the only one could find... Going to redownload and see what happens. Not looking good...
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There's an mdk no wipe in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
Verizon S4
Liquid Smooth 4.4
Sprint S4
Negalite 4.4
Mistertac said:
There's an mdk no wipe in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
Verizon S4
Liquid Smooth 4.4
Sprint S4
Negalite 4.4
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I got it! Phew... Redownload and Odin worked, now to re-root and I am good to go. Thanks!
Stevez48 said:
I got it! Phew... Redownload and Odin worked, now to re-root and I am good to go. Thanks!
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You got it!
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SOLVED Flashing stock with odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2289325
After a couple hours of searching I haven't had any luck fixing what i've mistakenly done to my phone.
I made a new account and am first posting because I am at witts end.
The status of my phone is-
it will not boot.
It hangs at the Samsung Custom screen.
I can only get into download mode.
When I try to boot into recovery the blue text top left says it's booting but it doesn't boot into recovery.
I suspect I corrupted my recovery somehow.
I've tried flashing different kernels with odin and the few that ive tried successfully flash but same thing still happens.
I think I need a CWM recovery or TWRP recovery that I can flash with odin? Is that a thing?
Any point in the right direction would greatly be appreciated.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41747406
You can try that I don't know if it'll work in download/odin.
I suggest just flashing the stock update via odin and re root..
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notstevek said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41747406
You can try that I don't know if it'll work in download/odin.
I suggest just flashing the stock update via odin and re root..
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Those files do not work with ODIN.
I dont have a stock update file to flash with odin nor have I been able to find any for download.
The mdk stock firmware file is located in the dev section, flashable via odin.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
This is the MDK image that will take you back to bone stock, out-of-the-box. Just open ODIN, put the phone in download mode, put this file in PDA only section, and you're golden.
Hethor said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
This is the MDK image that will take you back to bone stock, out-of-the-box. Just open ODIN, put the phone in download mode, put this file in PDA only section, and you're golden.
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I'm pretty sure this is exactly what I need.
Downloading and flashing now.
You all were very helpful!
Phew!!! Solved.
Hethor said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
This is the MDK image that will take you back to bone stock, out-of-the-box. Just open ODIN, put the phone in download mode, put this file in PDA only section, and you're golden.
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It's nice to have my phone back , I was getting really worried there for a bit..
I had TWRP and CleanRom Running just fine but after a few mods and a reboot it hung on me.
I wonder if anyone is aware of these issues or if I'm just 'special' Hmmm
I really wanted to have a LIGHT TouchWiz rom that I can add mods to myself.
Any suggestions?
I really need some help here. I have an MDK S4 that I sold. Need to mail it out tomorrow. It has TWRP installed and was stock rooted. I tried to wipe all my info, so I went into TWRP, did a factory resent, and wiped data. Now the phone won't boot passed the "Samsung Galaxy S4 screen". I really need some help with this. I promised this person I would ship the phone out tomorrow and take that very seriously. Any help is extremely appreciated.
pyro6128 said:
I really need some help here. I have an MDK S4 that I sold. Need to mail it out tomorrow. It has TWRP installed and was stock rooted. I tried to wipe all my info, so I went into TWRP, did a factory resent, and wiped data. Now the phone won't boot passed the "Samsung Galaxy S4 screen". I really need some help with this. I promised this person I would ship the phone out tomorrow and take that very seriously. Any help is extremely appreciated.
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I would try putting it into download mode and then flash the stock mdk images.
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hexitnow said:
I would try putting it into download mode and then flash the stock mdk images.
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Can I flash the stock rooted MDK file found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292707 through TWRP? I should mention, I can still boot into TWRP fine, I just can't get the phone to boot normally.
pyro6128 said:
Can I flash the stock rooted MDK file found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292707 through TWRP? I should mention, I can still boot into TWRP fine, I just can't get the phone to boot normally.
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Using Odin to flash the stock image is pretty much the best way to get it to stock so I wouldn't even bother with TWRP honestly
Crawshayi said:
Using Odin to flash the stock image is pretty much the best way to get it to stock so I wouldn't even bother with TWRP honestly
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Can I use Odin to get back to stock rooted though? Can I flash the image I linked to above through odin?
pyro6128 said:
Can I use Odin to get back to stock rooted though? Can I flash the image I linked to above through odin?
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If youre selling it i wouldnt worry about keeping it rooted unless that was one of the selling.points. yes you can also use the stock rooted mdk rom as well but it cant be flashed via odin it has to be flashed via recovery. But once again I would odin to return it to out of the box software.
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If youre selling it i wouldnt worry about keeping it rooted unless that was one of the selling.points. yes you can also use the stock rooted mdk rom as well but it cant be flashed via odin it has to be flashed via recovery. But once again I would odin to return it to out of the box software.
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Yea, it was one of the selling points, the fact that it was MDK and already rooted. Anyway, I just tried flashing the stock rooted file through TWRP and it didn't work. Still won't boot passed the samsung galaxy s4 splash screen. Guess its time to try Odin. Should I be concerned about the phone updating on its own? MDK is the big selling point.
pyro6128 said:
Yea, it was one of the selling points, the fact that it was MDK and already rooted. Anyway, I just tried flashing the stock rooted file through TWRP and it didn't work. Still won't boot passed the samsung galaxy s4 splash screen. Guess its time to try Odin. Should I be concerned about the phone updating on its own? MDK is the big selling point.
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have you tried to use it through ODIN? going through TWRP is not the same.
Are you using twrp 2.5.0.2?
Here is a flashable version 2.5.0.2 I did not make this but got it from the twrp thread and many have used it. Just flash in recovery.https://db.tt/YeZ3cp4c
Twrp 2.6+ is known to have issue's.
pyro6128 said:
Yea, it was one of the selling points, the fact that it was MDK and already rooted. Anyway, I just tried flashing the stock rooted file through TWRP and it didn't work. Still won't boot passed the samsung galaxy s4 splash screen. Guess its time to try Odin. Should I be concerned about the phone updating on its own? MDK is the big selling point.
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If you have to resort to using odin put it in airplane mode, root, disable airplane mode and update binaries then remove sdm.apk or rename it and the ota update wont hastle you anymore.
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hexitnow said:
If you have to resort to using odin put it in airplane mode, root, disable airplane mode and update binaries then remove sdm.apk or rename it and the ota update wont hastle you anymore.
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Using Odin to restore it right now. I'll throw it in airplane mode once its done. Thanks for the assistance. This thing is killing me and I have work in the morning, but I need to get this done or it'll bother me all night haha.
Edit: Just odin'ed using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259 and it still won't boot past the Galaxy s4 screen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
Original full stock images. Will also wipe data.
Did the Odin process pass the first time you tried and then stock froze at splash screen? How long you letting sit on the first boot? That first boot can take a while sometimes.
Travisdroidx2 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
Original full stock images. Will also wipe data.
Did the Odin process pass the first time you tried and then stock froze at splash screen? How long you letting sit on the first boot? That first boot can take a while sometimes.
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^^ this
Yes sometimes up to 10 min for some ROMs but I've never have had it take more then 4 or 5 min on a fresh flash.
Travisdroidx2 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
Original full stock images. Will also wipe data.
Did the Odin process pass the first time you tried and then stock froze at splash screen? How long you letting sit on the first boot? That first boot can take a while sometimes.
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I did a battery pull, then booted into the regular recovery, did another factory reset, and was finally able to boot back into android. Then I was able to follow all of the root/recovery steps. Finally got it sorted out!!!!! Thanks to everyone who helped me, its silly, but it helped that I didn't feel stranded with this thing. XDA is the best!
Ok...I am ready for the abuse. I just don't want to screw this up. I have downloaded numerous files in anticipation of this all making sense. I know it is something so simple to do but I am just not getting it. Here is the deal. I am on Jellybomb which we all know is MJ4. I want to move to KitKat. I am thinking Freeza's Deodexed Stockisk rom. I know once I am there it should be fairly straight forward to flash Josh's KitKatKiller when it becomes available.
I am just hoping somebody can provide clear instructions on exactly how to do this. Thank you for any assistance provided.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656334
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656334
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Do I follow those steps word for word or do I need to be unrooted stock first?
Did u figure this out yet? I'm in the same boat and haven't quite made the full transition from HTC as far as knowledge goes.
What I'm thinking is just flash to NAB in odin then the twrp recovery... Maybe the other way around... Still waiting on a more transparent set of instructions.
Anthonicia said:
Did u figure this out yet? I'm in the same boat and haven't quite made the full transition from HTC as far as knowledge goes.
What I'm thinking is just flash to NAB in odin then the twrp recovery... Maybe the other way around... Still waiting on a more transparent set of instructions.
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I was way over thinking it. You just have to Odin stock Mj4 then Odin stock NAB then follow the directions in the following post and you will be golden. I would do a factory reset after mj4 Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50505723
Here is stock mj4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47983560
Here is stock Nab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50495690
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cmdauria said:
I was way over thinking it. You just have to Odin stock Mj4 then Odin stock NAB then follow the directions in the following post and you will be golden. I would do a factory reset after mj4 Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50505723
Here is stock mj4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47983560
Here is stock Nab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50495690
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Why not just go from og MJ4 to NAB? Why go to stock? A bootloader is still defined by what it is even if its modified a bit, idk, guess it doesn't hurt anything not too right? lol :cyclops:
Anthonicia said:
Why not just go from og MJ4 to NAB? Why go to stock? A bootloader is still defined by what it is even if its modified a bit, idk, guess it doesn't hurt anything not too right? lol :cyclops:
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Honestly, I don't know. I just know Micmars said to, so I did
It only takes a little longer to do and everything flowed nicely from there!
cmdauria said:
Honestly, I don't know. I just know Micmars said to, so I did
It only takes a little longer to do and everything flowed nicely from there!
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Alright, so revert to stock MJ4 in odin, then NAB, then kitkat rom, then cf-root, TWRP, === Profit? When do you install the stock kitkat? So many posts refer to specific scenarios so it's getting me more confused here. It's early for me yet.
Anthonicia said:
Alright, so revert to stock MJ4 in odin, then NAB, then kitkat rom, then cf-root, TWRP, === Profit? When do you install the stock kitkat? So many posts refer to specific scenarios so it's getting me more confused here. It's early for me yet.
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No, NAB is the stock KitKat rom.
1) Odin MJ4
2) After all done booting up (I would suggest) Booting into stock recovery and doing a factory reset. You get into stock recovery by holding volume up, the home button and the power button.
3) Odin NAB
4) Follow the directions in this post exactly. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50505723
5) Once you are all done doing that, you will be on Stock rooted KitKat. From there you can flash any new roms the same way that you did on Jellybean.
Ahh, okay. I thought NAB was bootloader only. Will give it a shot here in a few minutes. Gotta work up the caffeine bravery and hide my cat so he doesn't spontaneously combust.
Anthonicia said:
Ahh, okay. I thought NAB was bootloader only. Will give it a shot here in a few minutes. Gotta work up the caffeine bravery and hide my cat so he doesn't spontaneously combust.
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I know...Cats are known to do that ! :laugh:
Anthonicia said:
Ahh, okay. I thought NAB was bootloader only. Will give it a shot here in a few minutes. Gotta work up the caffeine bravery and hide my cat so he doesn't spontaneously combust.
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It looks confusing because on step 2 it says Download Engineering Bootloader N900PVPUCNAB. That file is the bootloader for NAB. The rom is the other file that I attached "Nab_Home".
cmdauria said:
It looks confusing because on step 2 it says Download Engineering Bootloader N900PVPUCNAB. That file is the bootloader for NAB. The rom is the other file that I attached "Nab_Home".
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It's okay, I've guessed through worse many times, lol. So, MJ4 and NAB are the only one's installed through "bootloader" section in odin right? The others done in PDA? If not then where?
Anthonicia said:
It's okay, I've guessed through worse many times, lol. So, MJ4 and NAB are the only one's installed through "bootloader" section in odin right? The others done in PDA? If not then where?
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No, you flash Engineering Bootloader N900PVPUCNAB Through bootloader and the rest through PDA.
cmdauria said:
No, you flash Engineering Bootloader N900PVPUCNAB Through bootloader and the rest through PDA.
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Well, I installed MJ4 stock through bootloader and just get "System UI has stopped". I'm just gonna factory reset now and then do NAB, That right? Or should I attempt to install MJ4 again through PDA? It boots, I'm just worried about the system-ui thing. I know all that will be reflashed, but just for the sake of feeling good about it. lol.
Anthonicia said:
Well, I installed MJ4 stock through bootloader and just get "System UI has stopped". I'm just gonna factory reset now and then do NAB, That right? Or should I attempt to install MJ4 again through PDA? It boots, I'm just worried about the system-ui thing. I know all that will be reflashed, but just for the sake of feeling good about it. lol.
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The same happened to me...It is not a problem. Just factory reset and continue on the stock NAB.
cmdauria said:
The same happened to me...It is not a problem. Just factory reset and continue on the stock NAB.
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Make sure you flash through PDA! Only the bootloader file gets flashed through bootloader.
cmdauria said:
The same happened to me...It is not a problem. Just factory reset and continue on the stock NAB.
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If you would've responded like 2 minutes earlier, haha. I'm 95% sure it won't hurt anything by re-installing MJ4 over MJ4, even if it is a waste of time. Will be onto NAB after MJ4 installs and I wipe it again...
Anthonicia said:
If you would've responded like 2 minutes earlier, haha. I'm 95% sure it won't hurt anything by re-installing MJ4 over MJ4, even if it is a waste of time. Will be onto NAB after MJ4 installs and I wipe it again...
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If you installed nab you can't just install mj4 in odin .... The bootloader will fail leaving you with unusable phone .... Go into stock recovery wipe cache factory reset. .. And odin the nab tar from freeza
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Epix4G said:
If you installed nab you can't just install mj4 in odin .... The bootloader will fail leaving you with unusable phone .... Go into stock recovery wipe cache factory reset. .. And odin the nab tar from freeza
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Definitely good warning! He was flashing MJ4 over MJ4.
I went to upgrade to the new hyperdrive since they sent me the ota. Phone has been acting weird so I was going to do a complete wipe. I took my sd card out which my son took and lost on me and OI can find anywhere. I had another card so d/l new hyperdrive onto other card. I went to wipe cache and install new rom. phone wiped data and now wouldnt install new rom. I dont remember all the build I was on on the phone but I had Hyperdrive 16 before I started this if that helps at all. I am stuck on samsung custom boot screen. I can get into odin recovery and tried recovery but keeps failing. can I get some help I need my phone i have to go to work soon. Thanks
ive tried the rootjunky video with both no wipe and full wipe neither worked. odin failed.
FlipFlop425 said:
ive tried the rootjunky video with both no wipe and full wipe neither worked. odin failed.
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What files are you trying to flash? Did you use Safestrap to install RLS16?
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i had downloaded the new update for hyper drive. Right now my biggest probelm is I cannot get past the splash screen. I can get into download mode though so can we try to figure out how to unbrick me first. Download mode is the only thing I can seem to get into right now
FlipFlop425 said:
i had downloaded the new update for hyper drive. Right now my biggest probelm is I cannot get past the splash screen. I can get into download mode though so can we try to figure out how to unbrick me first. Download mode is the only thing I can seem to get into right now
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That's why I need to know if you used Safestrap as your recovery. It's very likely you're trying to flash the wrong file with Odin.
If you had Safestrap your build wasn't MDK. If you didn't need Safestrap then your build was MDK.
So I'll ask again, what file are you trying to flash, with Odin, that keeps failing?
riker147 said:
That's why I need to know if you used Safestrap as your recovery. It's very likely you're trying to flash the wrong file with Odin.
If you had Safestrap your build wasn't MDK. If you didn't need Safestrap then your build was MDK.
So I'll ask again, what file are you trying to flash, with Odin, that keeps failing?
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I used to have to use safestrap. I was trying to flash the mdk file from rootjunky's video on unbricking your phone
FlipFlop425 said:
I used to have to use safestrap. I was trying to flash the mdk file from rootjunky's video on unbricking your phone
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NO!!! You cannot flash the MDK file, you cannot downgrade the S4! Always ends badly, go to the general section and grab the NC5 full-wipe tar and flash with ODIN.
npjohnson said:
NO!!! You cannot flash the MDK file, you cannot downgrade the S4! Always ends badly, go to the general section and grab the NC5 full-wipe tar and flash with ODIN.
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I have tried that from SUrge1223. That did not work for me. I cannot get in to my phone to re root it. Is that the right file the one from him?
FlipFlop425 said:
I have tried that from SUrge1223. That did not work for me. I cannot get in to my phone to re root it. Is that the right file the one from him?
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From here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172. I would choose the "Full Wipe" version. Make sure you have a good download. Check MD5. Make sure you follow the directions for Odin. If you verify all of that, and it still doesn't work, I'm afraid I won't be any more help. Someone with more knowledge than I have will have to step in. Good luck.
riker147 said:
From here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172. I would choose the "Full Wipe" version. Make sure you have a good download. Check MD5. Make sure you follow the directions for Odin. If you verify all of that, and it still doesn't work, I'm afraid I won't be any more help. Someone with more knowledge than I have will have to step in. Good luck.
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I can vouch for the full Version. Saved my bacon.
You have to boot the phone into a special mode that will allow ODIN to funtion
Turn off the SGS4 and boot it into Download/Odin Mode: press and hold the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons simultaneously for a couple of seconds till you see a warning screen. Then press Volume Upkey to enter Download Mode.
I got it!!! Found my Samsung cable and all went well. TY for ALL the help!
FlipFlop425 said:
I got it!!! Found my Samsung cable and all went well. TY for ALL the help!
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Yeah, it is a really good feeling when that ODIN starts to run like it means it. Nothing beats that first boot up!
Hello, I am running MDK and I would like to return to stock TW, However I cannot return to stock. it doesnt boot and everything fails. I cannot seem to find a guide to get from CM12 back to TW
What steps are you taking to get back to stock? What fails?
rrrrrrredbelly said:
What steps are you taking to get back to stock? What fails?
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flash roms from trwp or cwm. I get symlinks errors with nk1 roms, and nc5 roms i dont get passed samsung screen, my light flashes blue.
Maybe try to odin back to stock with the mdk tar file and start fresh.
rrrrrrredbelly said:
Maybe try to odin back to stock with the mdk tar file and start fresh.
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I'll try that. Now to find the stock odin! thanks
jareddlc said:
I'll try that. Now to find the stock odin! thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776189 for ya