I've been told that I can update without a pc with a backup of someone's 4.4.4. Backup rom from twrp. If anyone could do that it would greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Is there any reason why you can't flash this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46232060
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wmarshall said:
I've been told that I can update without a pc with a backup of someone's 4.4.4. Backup rom from twrp. If anyone could do that it would greatly appreciated. Thanks
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I don't think freeza 's stockish NH7 will work, it will remove the twrp recovery, and replace it with stock one. Which you cannot replace without a PC.
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I don't think freeza 's stockish NH7 will work, it will remove the twrp recovery, and replace it with stock one. Which you cannot replace without a PC.
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Can't you use freeza's rom then use Flashify the recovery or Mobile Odin Pro?
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Now you might want to reconsider going to 4.4.4. You need to read up, there is a lot of problems with this update. The main complaint is a loss of signal strength. The other problem is that the 4.4.4 backup will have personal info in it, most people will not give that up. If you can get your hands on a backup, you will have to download it to you device, move it to your sd card twrp backup file. Now once you try and restore the backup, you will end up with a md5 mismatch error. To correct this, you need to get a root type file explorer like root explorer, then go to the backup file that failed and click on it. Now delete the nandroid.md5, and click to add a file and reinstall another nandriod.md5 file where the old one was, check permissions. Ok, try the backup file again. This time the system will ignore the empty nandroid.md5 file and install the backup.
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JonSCSL said:
Can't you use freeza's rom then use Flashify the recovery or Mobile Odin Pro?
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I think that would work.
I have mobile Odin pro. I could just use that? Or would it be best to not upgrade
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I would try flashify first it will search for your recovery as well
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If I had twrp I would give you the back up but im running cwm
If someone would make a backup then full wipe make another back up post the clean backup he would get what he needs and you can delete and restore the one with your data its a great idea for the ones to get the full update with out having a computer
Plus ive had no luck flashing from flashify rom manger rom toolbox theres some problem thats why goo.manger does not support our phone
I haven't had any issues on 4.4.4 signals been better actually for me
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I flashed twrp with twrp manager from the play store with no problem. So what would be the best route for me to take without a pc?
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wmarshall said:
I flashed twrp with twrp manager from the play store with no problem. So what would be the best route for me to take without a pc?
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If you have a working recovery then freeza's NH7 stock rooted is the way to go, here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472664
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kaos420 said:
I haven't had any issues on 4.4.4 signals been better actually for me
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I have read that to, I'm sure you have seen my posts. But after boot looping twice getting back to NC5, I'm a little gun shy on trying to update to 4.4.4 again. Maybe there will be an update to the update ? Lol
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If you have a working recovery then freeza's NH7 stock rooted is the way to go, here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472664
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I have read that to, I'm sure you have seen my posts. But after boot looping twice getting back to NC5, I'm a little gun shy on trying to update to 4.4.4 again. Maybe there will be an update to the update ? Lol
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ya idk. i went full tar back to nc5. wiped from factory recovery retar flashed again. then tar flashed nh7.
jimzweb1 said:
If you have a working recovery then freeza's NH7 stock rooted is the way to go, here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472664
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I have read that to, I'm sure you have seen my posts. But after boot looping twice getting back to NC5, I'm a little gun shy on trying to update to 4.4.4 again. Maybe there will be an update to the update ? Lol
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You will have everything doing it this way but the nh7 modem/baseband which I have to say nh7 modem/baseband have not improved my signal or made it worse
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hi. i have got SGS4 and flashed months ago CM (now 11.0). when i flashed it, it changet my recovery to ClockWorkMod but that is not the problem. in CM there are a lot of bugs, i cant use fully my SGS4 so I want to get back to android stock rom. i tried a lot of, but nothing worked so please help me and if u can, create some instructions for me
thank you
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hi. i have got SGS4 and flashed months ago CM (now 11.0). when i flashed it, it changet my recovery to ClockWorkMod but that is not the problem. in CM there are a lot of bugs, i cant use fully my SGS4 so I want to get back to android stock rom. i tried a lot of, but nothing worked so please help me and if u can, create some instructions for me
thank you
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ODIN. Make sure you use the .tar image appropriate for the base that you were on.
indabus said:
hi. i have got SGS4 and flashed months ago CM (now 11.0). when i flashed it, it changet my recovery to ClockWorkMod but that is not the problem. in CM there are a lot of bugs, i cant use fully my SGS4 so I want to get back to android stock rom. i tried a lot of, but nothing worked so please help me and if u can, create some instructions for me
thank you
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
Just make sure you use the mdk tar file. There's instructions in that thread as well. Make sure you root it soon after restoring it and freeze SDM with Titanium Backup asap. Don't want to lose that boot loader
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Root for mdk in case you needed it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
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and which backup tool should i use? 'till now i was trying to use Odin
and isnt it like, i should use some other bootloader because Odin bootloader communicate only with Odin recovery which i havent?
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and which backup tool should i use? 'till now i was trying to use Odin
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Well I'm not really sure what your saying... I think you mean recovery?
As far as recoveries your choices are TWRP or a version of CWM.
Odin is just the tool we primarily use to flash stock firmwares back on our phones as well as certain recoveries like Philz (cwm) .
I'd say just load up the MDK stock firmware using odin.
Root the phone.
Freeze SDM
Then for sake of easiness use ROM manager or Goo from the play store to install your recovery.
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Did you initially root and install a recovery on your phone ?
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ok...thank you im just trying this (download mode on phone, connect phone to pc, start Odin3 v3.09 for i9505...) but! odin cant find my phone anywhere
indabus said:
ok...thank you im just trying this (download mode on phone, connect phone to pc, start Odin3 v3.09 for i9505...) but! odin cant find my phone anywhere
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Wait I wasn't aware you have the i9505 S4.
That requires another file altogether.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
Go there
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oh sorry...my fault, but i am realy sure i have right files and if it should work with Odin, there is just one problem...connection :/ 'cause I red in some tutorials, that if I connect my device, some bar will turn green, but my Odin is always the same :/
indabus said:
oh sorry...my fault, but i am realy sure i have right files and if it should work with Odin, there is just one problem...connection :/ 'cause I red in some tutorials, that if I connect my device, some bar will turn green, but my Odin is always the same :/
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Ok as long as you have the correct tar file that goes with your i9505 s4 you'll be good. You can still root using that root method and install a custom recovery.
I'm not familiar with your phone model and the builds , tar files. So just make sure your flashing the right one in odin.
If you have any doubt find the forums on here specifically for your phone and ask someone. Please.
Try switching out your USB cable and also make sure you have the Samsung USB drivers installed.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259 I have MJ7 would this still work?
waaldron said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259 I have MJ7 would this still work?
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No mj7 is not in that thread... I'll see if I an find it for you
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507253
That's the full wipe
The no wipe is linked in the op of that thread if you prefer that
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Mistertac said:
No mj7 is not in that thread... I'll see if I an find it for you
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507253
That's the full wipe
The no wipe is linked in the op of that thread if you prefer that
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Thank you very much for that
I upgraded my note to 4.4.2 with freeza rom. I have my phone flashed to a different service provider (other then sprint) I found out that 4.4.2 is not compatible with the flash. Anytime my device is flashed then my phone has no service. It has a red x on the service bars. If I can downgrade my phone then I will regain service and be able to use my device. If I can't downgrade then you can say I just have a paper weight.
Shyne888 said:
I upgraded my note to 4.4.2 with freeza rom. I have my phone flashed to a different service provider (other then sprint) I found out that 4.4.2 is not compatible with the flash. Anytime my device is flashed then my phone has no service. It has a red x on the service bars. If I can downgrade my phone then I will regain service and be able to use my device. If I can't downgrade then you can say I just have a paper weight.
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From what I have read, it is possible (not confirmed), you need to flash the engineered bootloader, then you can downgrade to na4 and then back to mj4...i have not seen anyone try it yet, you might be the first to try... Check out freezas threads and follow them. I believe if you read the leak thread he created, the steps are there. Good luck!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630514
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tonyevo52 said:
From what I have read, it is possible (not confirmed), you need to flash the engineered bootloader, then you can downgrade to na4 and then back to mj4...i have not seen anyone try it yet, you might be the first to try... Check out freezas threads and follow them. I believe if you read the leak thread he created, the steps are there. Good luck!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630514
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I will try anything right now. Can you please point me in the right direction with a link. Thanks so much
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You are going to need the engineered bootloader first, then you might be able to down grade to the na4, once you do that, hopefully it will let you go back to mj4... I'll grab a couple more links for you...
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Here is the link to wilcos engineered bl.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657893
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I can't seem to find them from my phone, if you do a search in the threads, look for na4 tar and mj4 tar, if you can successfully get back to na4, you will need to flash mj4 twice, after the second flash, go straight into stock recovery and do a wipe and then it will start back up... Like I said, best of luck man. And read the forums, you don't want to risk bricking.
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Shyne888,
You're on Boost Mobile right? You upgrade to 4.4.2 and you have completely no signal right? You can't go back to older bootloader, samsung made sure of that.
But you can downgrade your MODEM to get the signal back.
This is stock MI3 modem for SM-N900P Model. http://goo.gl/W0f3Za
This might help as well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672102
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Shyne888 said:
I will try anything right now. Can you please point me in the right direction with a link. Thanks so much
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I flash this with Odin right? What slot do I flash it in Pda, Phone est..
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tonyevo52 said:
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I can't seem to find them from my phone, if you do a search in the threads, look for na4 tar and mj4 tar, if you can successfully get back to na4, you will need to flash mj4 twice, after the second flash, go straight into stock recovery and do a wipe and then it will start back up... Like I said, best of luck man. And read the forums, you don't want to risk bricking.
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Thank you. I'm tryna figure out what slot in odin I flash these files in.
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Shyne888 said:
Thank you. I'm tryna figure out what slot in odin I flash these files in.
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I use 3.09 Odin and seems to work best. If you are flashing bootloader put the file in bl, if you are flashing the mj4 or na4 put it in the ap slot. Search for Odin and you will find lots of info.
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Can you please keep us posted with your results. I am also having a little bit of flashers' remorse with the 4.4NAB. Already missing MiniN3 5.8 but I am glad to see Carbon and Slim for our phone. Very promising.
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Can you please keep us posted with your results. I am also having a little bit of flashers' remorse with the 4.4NAB. Already missing MiniN3 5.8 but I am glad to see Carbon and Slim for our phone. Very promising.
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Yea me to, loved minimaximus by MJ, he's working on a 4.4 rom, but curious to see if he's able to go all the way back.
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Shyne888 said:
I upgraded my note to 4.4.2 with freeza rom. I have my phone flashed to a different service provider (other then sprint) I found out that 4.4.2 is not compatible with the flash. Anytime my device is flashed then my phone has no service. It has a red x on the service bars. If I can downgrade my phone then I will regain service and be able to use my device. If I can't downgrade then you can say I just have a paper weight.
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So what's the word man, you get it working?
Sent from my Note 3.....enjoy!
tonyevo52 said:
So what's the word man, you get it working?
Sent from my Note 3.....enjoy!
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Agreed. I've yet to get direct confirmation on this, but am keen to know.
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TTmaster99 said:
Shyne888,
You're on Boost Mobile right? You upgrade to 4.4.2 and you have completely no signal right? You can't go back to older bootloader, samsung made sure of that.
But you can downgrade your MODEM to get the signal back.
This is stock MI3 modem for SM-N900P Model. http://goo.gl/W0f3Za
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Does this work if i was on MJ4 stock before the update?
tonyevo52 said:
I use 3.09 Odin and seems to work best. If you are flashing bootloader put the file in bl, if you are flashing the mj4 or na4 put it in the ap slot. Search for Odin and you will find lots of info.
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What slot would i put the modem file in Odin?
micmars said:
Agreed. I've yet to get direct confirmation on this, but am keen to know.
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I haven't been able to attempt this yet as i still have a few questions. All i need to know is what slot the modem goes in in Odin. Some thing are saying that Odin is not the best to flash the modem. Is this information true and the file that was provided: would it be compatible with 4.4.2 stock that came from MJ4
Shyne888 said:
I haven't been able to attempt this yet as i still have a few questions. All i need to know is what slot the modem goes in in Odin. Some thing are saying that Odin is not the best to flash the modem. Is this information true and the file that was provided: would it be compatible with 4.4.2 stock that came from MJ4
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Someone said Mobile Odin is not recommended for flashing modems. You should be using PC Odin to attempt this.
And...why do you need to know into what slot a modem goes?
I believe that the files that are part of this process are bootloaders, tar roms and pit files (if you're going from 4.3 to 4.4.2). Bootloader is contained in the complete rom builds NAB, NA4 and MJ4. No modem. The bootloader, if using, goes on bootloader slot. Rom goes in PDA slot.
I hope this helps.
Good luck.
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micmars said:
Someone said Mobile Odin is not recommended for flashing modems. You should be using PC Odin to attempt this.
And...why do you need to know into what slot a modem goes?
I believe that the files that are part of this process are bootloaders, tar roms and pit files (if you're going from 4.3 to 4.4.2). Bootloader is contained in the complete rom builds NAB, NA4 and MJ4. No modem. The bootloader, if using, goes on bootloader slot. Rom goes in PDA slot.
I hope this helps.
Good luck.
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I asked because i felt that the modem was the problem from all that i have done and been thru wit this phone. Anyway...
I inserted the modem from the link provided on this thread. http://goo.gl/W0f3Za. (The post on this thread that provided the link to the MJ4 modem was no longer on their server/cloud.
I inserted the file in the phone slot and pressed start. Odin got stuck at first attempt. While the phone was stuck i closed Odin and held down the DL mode keys and reentered DL mode. I tried Odin again and it went thru. It reset and worked. I have call with text (No MMS or Data). Old texts that came when i was without service which was a week came back as well.
I encountered what seemed to be a hard brick thru out this process and with flashing CF Root thru Odin. My phone would show the recovery message and show the samsung logo and then it would boot loop and do that over and over. I wasn't able to boot into DL mode and i couldn't get it to stop automatically rebooting and do the same thing over again. I had to take the battery out. After leaving the battery out for 2 minutes the phone stopped auto booting and i was able to get the phone into DL mode.
Once i got into DL mode CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423 with the Odin file provided worked. The CF Root for this phone does not work for this phone for some reason.
@tonyevo52 @TTmaster99
micmars said:
Someone said Mobile Odin is not recommended for flashing modems. You should be using PC Odin to attempt this.
And...why do you need to know into what slot a modem goes?
I believe that the files that are part of this process are bootloaders, tar roms and pit files (if you're going from 4.3 to 4.4.2). Bootloader is contained in the complete rom builds NAB, NA4 and MJ4. No modem. The bootloader, if using, goes on bootloader slot. Rom goes in PDA slot.
I hope this helps.
Good luck.
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My phone came on 4.3. But I'm already on 4.4.2. My problem was that updating to the Kit Kat update on a Sprint MVNO network would knock out service. And i have done a lot to try and fix this phone for the last week and this is the only thing that worked to get the service back. Two store i took the phone to couldn't get it to work. My question now is: Would this be the best modem for me to be on?
Shyne888 said:
My phone came on 4.3. But I'm already on 4.4.2. My problem was that updating to the Kit Kat update on a Sprint MVNO network would knock out service. And i have done a lot to try and fix this phone for the last week and this is the only thing that worked to get the service back. Two store i took the phone to couldn't get it to work. My question now is: Would this be the best modem for me to be on?
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I think that you need to keep your eye out for Josh Beach and K3. I've heard that there's a universal install procedure that handles MVNOs.
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Device: Rooted Verizon Galaxy S4 (MDK).
1. Wiped/Formatted internal storage via TWRP
2. Rebooted back into Recovery
3. Flashed new ROM
4. Flashed GAPPS
5. Rebooted phone and setup new ROM.
6. Worked great.
7. Rebooted phone
8. Stuck on Samsung Custom Screen
I'm able to boot back into recovery, just not sure what to do now. This happens every time no matter what ROM I flash. I have a feeling I effed something up by wiping internal storage. Just need to know how to fix. Thank you very much in advance.
R4NDR01D said:
Device: Rooted Verizon Galaxy S4 (MDK).
1. Wiped/Formatted internal storage via TWRP
2. Rebooted back into Recovery
3. Flashed new ROM
4. Flashed GAPPS
5. Rebooted phone and setup new ROM.
6. Worked great.
7. Rebooted phone
8. Stuck on Samsung Custom Screen
I'm able to boot back into recovery, just not sure what to do now. This happens every time no matter what ROM I flash. I have a feeling I effed something up by wiping internal storage. Just need to know how to fix. Thank you very much in advance.
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If nothing you've tried so far has gotten you past this issue have you tried using Odin no wipe to start over?
Also what ROMs have you tried? Have you tried any custom kernels?
Is your recovery up to date?
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Mistertac said:
If nothing you've tried so far has gotten you past this issue have you tried using Odin no wipe to start over?
Also what ROMs have you tried? Have you tried any custom kernels?
Is your recovery up to date?
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I thought ODIN No-Wipe was for non-MDK?
Vanir and Carbon are the ROMs I tried.
I haven't tried custom kernels, nor do I know if TWRP is up to date. I'll check those out, thank you.
R4NDR01D said:
I thought ODIN No-Wipe was for non-MDK?
Vanir and Carbon are the ROMs I tried.
I haven't tried custom kernels, nor do I know if TWRP is up to date. I'll check those out, thank you.
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No Odin is for all our S4's no matter what build. Here are the MDK files http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
I'd say first though to update your recovery. Then I always use KToonsez Kernel myself with every ROM I run and can say I've never had an issue . I have seen a lot of problems like yours that were kernel related and one way to test that would be to flash his kernel ( KToonsez ) after the ROM you've already tried before.
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Try this TWRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52092093
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You can also use Flashify from play store to update your TWRP if u can get your phone to boot again
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Mistertac said:
No Odin is for all our S4's no matter what build. Here are the MDK files http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
I'd say first though to update your recovery. Then I always use KToonsez Kernel myself with every ROM I run and can say I've never had an issue . I have seen a lot of problems like yours that were kernel related and one way to test that would be to flash his kernel ( KToonsez ) after the ROM you've already tried before.
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Try this TWRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52092093
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You can also use Flashify from play store to update your TWRP if u can get your phone to boot again
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You saved me sir. I'd like to buy you a beer (or coffee?). PM you paypal email address please.
R4NDR01D said:
You saved me sir. I'd like to buy you a beer (or coffee?). PM you paypal email address please.
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Oh hey don't worry about it! I appreciate the gesture I really do. I'm just happy you got it back up and running.
You can donate that to someone like Surge1223 or K1mu or any number of the guys on here that help out everyday with their vast knowledge of this stuff many of us would be SOL
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Hi, I am an MDK user that accidentally flashed the wrong module for my phone type and my phone has not been working well since that issue occurred. I was wondering if there was a way where I could just start over on the MDK stock Rom again and start over from scratch. Is there a way to do that?
royredman said:
Hi, I am an MDK user that accidentally flashed the wrong module for my phone type and my phone has not been working well since that issue occurred. I was wondering if there was a way where I could just start over on the MDK stock Rom again and start over from scratch. Is there a way to do that?
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Here you go my friend
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41680619
After that root it... Freeze SDM ... Use Flashify for a recovery and your golden!!!
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Here's the root method after you Odin MDK.... Just in case you needed it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290796
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I want exactly this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
BUT, I want to wipe everything, as I want to start with a clean slate. Any suggestions??
CC268 said:
I want exactly this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
BUT, I want to wipe everything, as I want to start with a clean slate. Any suggestions??
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I would like the exact same thing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
CC268 said:
I want exactly this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
BUT, I want to wipe everything, as I want to start with a clean slate. Any suggestions??
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So you have a MDK phone and want to bring it back to completely wiped stock via odin?
Yes...dont even care about rerooting just want it cleaned out and back to stock MDK
Okay. Stock restore.tar file for odin is uploading to my dropbox now. Seems most of the sites links are all down now, but i have it saved on my pc.
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14 mins remaining smh ....Size: 2.56 GB. I'll pm you when its up. not sure if we're allowed to post these tar. files on here.
heath2805 said:
Okay. Stock restore.tar file for odin is uploading to my dropbox now. Seems most of the sites links are all down now, but i have it saved on my pc.
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14 mins remaining smh ....Size: 2.56 GB. I'll pm you when its up. not sure if we're allowed to post these tar. files on here.
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I had MK2 but then upgraded to NC2/5 so what would I do?
Baurblades43 said:
I had MK2 but then upgraded to NC2/5 so what would I do?
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Looks like you can bring it back to stock unrooted here http://nasirtech.blogspot.com/2014/04/i545vrufnc5-android-442-kitkat-firmware.html?m=1
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CC268 said:
Yes...dont even care about rerooting just want it cleaned out and back to stock MDK
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Check your pm.
Okau thanks man
CC268 said:
I want exactly this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
BUT, I want to wipe everything, as I want to start with a clean slate. Any suggestions??
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I am guessing you already tried a factory reset?
Just did a factory reset actually but before I was on hyperdrive so I wasnt sure what would happen if I did a factory reset
CC268 said:
Just did a factory reset actually but before I was on hyperdrive so I wasnt sure what would happen if I did a factory reset
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Did you soft brick or are you just looking for the factory/stock image?
Nope not bricked just tired of custom ROMs and bugs...I am back on MDK but I will probabaly upgrade to newest firmware and lose the ability to have an unlocked bootloader. I have been flashing ROMs, kernels, themes, you name it...for years and I am ready to just have a stock phone that works all the time.
You can upgrade to NC5 and root via towelroot.com with no issues and get busybox and safestrap. All done with APK's, no ODIN flashing required. You DID successfully wipe and restore to factory MDK?
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liljoe727 said:
You can upgrade to NC5 and root via towelroot.com with no issues and get busybox and safestrap. All done with APK's, no ODIN flashing required. You DID successfully wipe and restore to factory MDK?
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YES I am now on factory MDK...not even rooted or custom recovery...just like you would pick it up at a Verizon store.
Wow, that must be something new I will check that out
I downloaded the APK what exactly do I do? Update to NC5 via Samsung update and run APK?
Remove unlock icon on startup
I can't remove the unlock icon on boot and set my device status back to stock from "custom"
I used towelroot.com and SuperSu to root my phone because I was having issues with it. Now I can't put it back to return it to the store with my warranty.
I used ODIN to do a full wipe and loaded the VRUFNC5 file along with the PIT 16G file to successfully unroot, but the unlock icon still shows on the screen and the device status still shows "custom." After running the odin full wipe, I rebooted and few times and reset it, but to no avail. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Any assistance would be appreciated so Verizon will honor their warranty. THANKS!
Exactly.
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liljoe727 said:
Did you soft brick or are you just looking for the factory/stock image?
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CC268 said:
YES I am now on factory MDK...not even rooted or custom recovery...just like you would pick it up at a Verizon store.
Wow, that must be something new I will check that out
I downloaded the APK what exactly do I do? Update to NC5 via Samsung update and run APK?
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The NC5 update is through Verizon but yes, update and then run the APK from towelroot.com and you should have root and be golden.
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hunter00gts said:
I can't remove the unlock icon on boot and set my device status back to stock from "custom"
I used towelroot.com and SuperSu to root my phone because I was having issues with it. Now I can't put it back to return it to the store with my warranty.
I used ODIN to do a full wipe and loaded the VRUFNC2 file along with the PIT 16G file to successfully unroot, but the unlock icon still shows on the screen and the device status still shows "custom." After running the odin full wipe, I rebooted and few times and reset it, but to no avail.
Any assistance would be appreciated so Verizon will honor their warranty. THANKS!
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Surge has a great thread here that should be able to help you with what you are looking for. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Yea unforuntely the update fails for me so I will have to use the ODIN method that was linkee in another thread of mine
liljoe727 said:
Did you soft brick or are you just looking for the factory/stock image?
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Just looking to return to stock to swap my phone at the Verizon store.
hunter00gts said:
Just looking to return to stock to swap my phone at the Verizon store.
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Surge has a thread here that should help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
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liljoe727 said:
Exactly.
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The NC5 update is through Verizon but yes, update and then run the APK from towelroot.com and you should have root and be golden.
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Surge has a great thread here that should be able to help you with what you are looking for. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
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Yes, that is the exact method I used to return to stock. Still didn't work for me though. Any ideas?