See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56030788&postcount=2281
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muniz_ri said:
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56030788&postcount=2281
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I'll be testing this out... once I unbrick my phone Second time bricking it trying to get blackbox 3.2.3 to work.
Cannot get it installed. SE For Android will not change to "Permissive". It's stuck on "Enforcing"
what baseband are you using?
Just reporting in to say it's working for me, installed on stock Verizon nc5, have blackbox on rom slot 1.
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Cannot get it installed. SE For Android will not change to "Permissive". It's stuck on "Enforcing"
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What exactly happens when you attempt to install ss?
I am having trouble too. I get a message app is not installed. Something about a similar package is already installed but it's not
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techguy2002 said:
I am having trouble too. I get a message app is not installed. Something about a similar package is already installed but it's not
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Try deleting any previously granted ss root priviledges from the supersu app before installing. may help if you post a screen shot.
Hope this helps
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Hope this helps
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Never seen that before. There may be a better way but one option is to odin flash back to stock nc5 and start over.
I'm on the NG6 update which I'm assuming is the reason it won't install. When I was on nc5 the terminal emulator trick worked.
robthefive0 said:
I'm on the NG6 update which I'm assuming is the reason it won't install. When I was on nc5 the terminal emulator trick worked.
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Did you have v3.72 installed before taking the update? If so does it still work?
muniz_ri said:
Did you have v3.72 installed before taking the update? If so does it still work?
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No. I used Odin to reinstall nc5 due to a brick problem. One too many experiments with my phone. Anyway, it was clean when it took the update.
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robthefive0 said:
No. I used Odin to reinstall nc5 due to a brick problem. One too many experiments with my phone. Anyway, it was clean when it took the update.
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If you are game i will send you a file to update to ng6 using the new safestrap. Ss should continue working after the update. But you will have to be back on stock nc5.
Has anyone been able to install and use SS v3.75 on the new NG6 build?
I545_NC5_to_NG6_KeepRoot_OTA.zip
muniz_ri said:
Has anyone been able to install and use SS v3.75 on the new NG6 build?
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Assuming the answer is no to the above question can someone try the following and see if it allows you to update to NG6, Keep your root access, and allow you to continue to use ss v3.75 after the update:
This "KeepRoot" method uses a modified version of the official NC5 to NG6 OTA Update.zip to upgrade while maintaining your User Data & Root Access!
**Prerequisite** This method requires that your NC5 system is 100% stock except for root and Safestrap. The update will fail if any system files have been modified or deleted, e.g. thru Xposed, etc. You must first restore the stock files or reflash back to stock NC5 and re-root. If you are not 100% stock please don't waste your time by attempting this method.
Here it is: I545_NC5_to_NG6_KeepRoot_OTA.zip
1. Place the I545_NC5_to_NG6_KeepRoot_OTA.zip in the root of your ext sdcard.
2. Use Towelroot-v3.apk to root your device.
3. Install Safestrap-I545-3.75-KitKat.apk
4. Boot into Safestrap recovery but Do Not Wipe!
5. Flash the I545_NC5_to_NG6_KeepRoot_OTA.zip in the "Stock Slot." Once flashing is complete press "Home" and reboot into "Download Mode".
6. Last, flash the I545_NG6_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).
Once complete the phone will reboot then "optimize apps" before completely rebooting. Done!
muniz_ri said:
Assuming the answer is no to the above question can someone try the following and see if it allows you to update to NG6, Keep your root access, and allow you to continue to use ss v3.75 after the update:
This "KeepRoot" method uses a modified version of the official NC5 to NG6 OTA Update.zip to upgrade while maintaining your User Data & Root Access!
**Prerequisite** This method requires that your NC5 system is 100% stock except for root and Safestrap. The update will fail if any system files have been modified or deleted, e.g. thru Xposed, etc. You must first restore the stock files or reflash back to stock NC5 and re-root. If you are not 100% stock please don't waste your time by attempting this method.
Here it is: I545_NC5_to_NG6_KeepRoot_OTA.zip
1. Place the I545_NC5_to_NG6_KeepRoot_OTA.zip in the root of your ext sdcard.
2. Use Towelroot-v3.apk to root your device.
3. Install Safestrap-I545-3.75-KitKat.apk
4. Boot into Safestrap recovery but Do Not Wipe!
5. Flash the I545_NC5_to_NG6_KeepRoot_OTA.zip in the "Stock Slot." Once flashing is complete press "Home" and reboot into "Download Mode".
6. Last, flash the I545_NG6_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).
Once complete the phone will reboot then "optimize apps" before completely rebooting. Done!
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Muniz how is that possible? Can I even Odin back to nc5 after I already updated to ng6? Isn't it a different kernel?
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I'm getting on my phone that towelroot v3 my phone is not supported
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robthefive0 said:
Muniz how is that possible? Can I even Odin back to nc5 after I already updated to ng6? Isn't it a different kernel?
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Yes you can odin back to nc5.
muniz_ri said:
Yes you can odin back to nc5.
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muniz thanks for your help. I didn't know I could odin back. Thought I was stuck on ng6. Im staying on nc5 for now. Was randomly rebooting on ng6. SS3.75 installed fine on nc5.
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I installed Safestrap onto my GS4 in hopes of installing a ROM to get ride of touchwiz. I found a safestrap compatible ROM and installed it through safestrap. Now I cant boot into the system. I wiped all data and cache and factory setting. When ever I restart, sometimes it says: [Safestap: Disabled] or [Safestrap: enabled] I can access recovery. I tapped continue on both and just doesn't work.
Bit of a noob so dont be too hard
EDIT: I Installed Hyperdrive successfully until the end. Its at this screen: Beginning Android OS 4.3 boot sequence... .... .... ...." It has stayed here for hours, all night. Should I take out the battery? Buttons don't work
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I installed Safestrap onto my GS4 in hopes of installing a ROM to get ride of touchwiz. I found a safestrap compatible ROM and installed it through safestrap. Now I cant boot into the system. I wiped all data and cache and factory setting. When ever I restart, sometimes it says: [Safestap: Disabled] or [Safestrap: enabled] I can access recovery. I tapped continue on both and just doesn't work.
Bit of a noob so dont be too hard
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So you created a rom slot and flashed the rom to that slot? What build base are you..why SS version did u use and rom did u flash ...?
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So you created a rom slot and flashed the rom to that slot? What build base are you..why SS version did u use and rom did u flash ...?
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I created the rom slot. Im MK2, I used safestrap because I have a locked BL. Whats SS? I used a ROM called Barebone Stock.
When ever I flash a rom, all that happens when I restart is it says safestrap: Disabled or enabled. I choose recovery every time because rebooting doesnt do any thing.
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I created the rom slot. Im MK2, I used safestrap because I have a locked BL. Whats SS? I used a ROM called Barebone Stock.
When ever I flash a rom, all that happens when I restart is it says safestrap: Disabled or enabled. I choose recovery every time because rebooting doesnt do any thing.
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SS is SafeStrap but you should try to uninstall the rom and reboot into stock and then go back and try to reinstall the rom
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High_Rez said:
I created the rom slot. Im MK2, I used safestrap because I have a locked BL. Whats SS? I used a ROM called Barebone Stock.
When ever I flash a rom, all that happens when I restart is it says safestrap: Disabled or enabled. I choose recovery every time because rebooting doesnt do any thing.
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SS = abreviation for safestrap, thought that was pretty obvious
barebone ROM? Im not familar with that one being SS compatible. The safestrap disabled msg on display means the stock rom slot is active and the phone should boot to stock. When you have rom loaded into a rom slot 1 or 2 or whatever, you must "activate" that slot for it to boot. I would suggest deleting the rom slot you made and start over.
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SS = abreviation for safestrap, thought that was pretty obvious
barebone ROM? Im not familar with that one being SS compatible. The safestrap disabled msg on display means the stock rom slot is active and the phone should boot to stock. When you have rom loaded into a rom slot 1 or 2 or whatever, you must "activate" that slot for it to boot. I would suggest deleting the rom slot you made and start over.
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So I made a 3rd rom slot and installed hyperdrive. everthing went well until the end. Its at this screen that says "Beginning Android OS 4.3 boot sequence...." Its been on this screen for hours. All night
High_Rez said:
So I made a 3rd rom slot and installed hyperdrive. everthing went well until the end. Its at this screen that says "Beginning Android OS 4.3 boot sequence...." Its been on this screen for hours. All night
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So, let's start from the basics - you're not telling us what versions of anything that you're using.
First, what build is your phone? i.e. the stock slot.
What version of Safestrap are you trying to use?
What version of Hyperdrive are you trying to flash?
When the phone hangs like that during boot, something critical has crashed that's preventing the boot.
You're booting Android 4.3 according to the above, so you should be flashing using SS 3.71 on build MJ7 or MK2 and Hyperdrive RLS14.
If all that is correct: the build is MJ7 or MK2, the Safestrap is 3.71, and you're trying Hyperdrive RLS14, then the likely cause is that you have a bad download. Check the md5sum after downloading to ensure that it's OK. Download it to your PC, not directly to the phone, then check the MD5 before transferring it to your sdcard and flashing it.
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So, let's start from the basics - you're not telling us what versions of anything that you're using.
First, what build is your phone? i.e. the stock slot.
What version of Safestrap are you trying to use?
What version of Hyperdrive are you trying to flash?
When the phone hangs like that during boot, something critical has crashed that's preventing the boot.
You're booting Android 4.3 according to the above, so you should be flashing using SS 3.71 on build MJ7 or MK2 and Hyperdrive RLS14.
If all that is correct: the build is MJ7 or MK2, the Safestrap is 3.71, and you're trying Hyperdrive RLS14, then the likely cause is that you have a bad download. Check the md5sum after downloading to ensure that it's OK. Download it to your PC, not directly to the phone, then check the MD5 before transferring it to your sdcard and flashing it.
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My buld is MK2
The The SS version is: it doesnt say. But is says TWRP v2.6.3.1.
Im using hyperdrive RLS14 S4.zip
I have my SD in my PC and I downloaded it from the forum to it. then flashed it. Also I think I screwed up stock because i cant access the system. I cant boot into it.
High_Rez said:
My buld is MK2
The The SS version is: it doesnt say. But is says TWRP v2.6.3.1.
Im using hyperdrive RLS14 S4.zip
I have my SD in my PC and I downloaded it from the forum to it. then flashed it. Also I think I screwed up stock because i cant access the system. I cant boot into it.
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OK, If your stock slot is damaged, you probably need to re-flash and start over.
Download the MK2 "No-Wipe" rom image from this thread and flash it using ODIN 3.09 - that'll get you back to stock, Then try the Safestrap stuff again. Seems like you have the right versions of things, so if you follow the directions, it should boot OK.
Be sure to check the MD5 of anything you download. There's free software available that does that.
k1mu said:
OK, If your stock slot is damaged, you probably need to re-flash and start over.
Download the MK2 "No-Wipe" rom image from this thread and flash it using ODIN 3.09 - that'll get you back to stock, Then try the Safestrap stuff again. Seems like you have the right versions of things, so if you follow the directions, it should boot OK.
Be sure to check the MD5 of anything you download. There's free software available that does that.
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Do I need to worry about any root?
High_Rez said:
Do I need to worry about any root?
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Yeah after you flash the image in Odin use the saferoot guide that k1mu posted to obtain root again.
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k1mu said:
OK, If your stock slot is damaged, you probably need to re-flash and start over.
Download the MK2 "No-Wipe" rom image from this thread and flash it using ODIN 3.09 - that'll get you back to stock, Then try the Safestrap stuff again. Seems like you have the right versions of things, so if you follow the directions, it should boot OK.
Be sure to check the MD5 of anything you download. There's free software available that does that.
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I just dont see why I need to restart every thing. Is there any other possible way?
High_Rez said:
I just dont see why I need to restart every thing. Is there any other possible way?
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Well is your stock slot still working? If u just messed up a ROM slot than you can erase them and start over.
But if it was your stock slot then using Odin probably is the only thing that will help you.
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Mistertac said:
Well is your stock slot still working? If u just messed up a ROM slot than you can erase them and start over.
But if it was your stock slot then using Odin probably is the only thing that will help you.
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Ok. Thanks
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Ok. Thanks
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Are you all set now?? Sounds to me like you messed up the stock slot from what I could gather from earlier posts.
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Mistertac said:
Are you all set now?? Sounds to me like you messed up the stock slot from what I could gather from earlier posts.
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Odin is not reading my phone. Yeah, all i need to do it flash the original firmware and root it and start over. But i dont see how that could work.
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Odin is not reading my phone. Yeah, all i need to do it flash the original firmware and root it and start over. But i dont see how that could work.
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I heard that you need to use the cord that came with the phone when you got it. So make sure you are and also try another USB port.
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High_Rez said:
Odin is not reading my phone. Yeah, all i need to do it flash the original firmware and root it and start over. But i dont see how that could work.
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Well you probably just need the USB drivers for your phone that's all. I just went through that myself with my new laptop. I ended up just googling it and finding the right ones.
It will work for you, once your back to stock just use Saferoot again, then install SafeStrap again... Then be certain whatever ROM u flash is SafeStrap compatible. I'd say use ROM slots for the time being until your more comfortable with things.... Don't take that the wrong way... Just saying is all. Messing with the stock slot can lead you back to where you're at right now that's all.
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Try the drivers that k1mu has in his saferoot thread
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Mistertac said:
Well you probably just need the USB drivers for your phone that's all. I just went through that myself with my new laptop. I ended up just googling it and finding the right ones.
It will work for you, once your back to stock just use Saferoot again, then install SafeStrap again... Then be certain whatever ROM u flash is SafeStrap compatible. I'd say use ROM slots for the time being until your more comfortable with things.... Don't take that the wrong way... Just saying is all. Messing with the stock slot can lead you back to where you're at right now that's all.
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Try the drivers that k1mu has in his saferoot thread
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I found the drivers but they say its already installed on my computer.
High_Rez said:
I found the drivers but they say its already installed on my computer.
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Reinstall them then restart your computer
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Breakdown:
Was rooted with twrp recover running jellywizmj9
Accidently installed ota 4.3 firmware and got stuck in a bootloop
I managed somehow to the other day to install the stock rom that was rooted but then attempted to unlock the bootloader so I could reinstall trwp and custom roms again. This is were things fell apart.
Prior to trying to unlock the bootloader I had the following on the phone (trying to recall exactly from memory) Android version 4.1.1 and baseband vraljb
Using odn3 v3.07
I have flashed the pit file successfully
I have flashed root66_vzw_stock_system.tar.md5 successfully
---- still locked on boot screen
VRALJB fails in sboot.in
And WAMC3 says its unsupported version
In my oden mode the screen says:
Product name: sch-i605
Custom binary downloads: no
Current binary: Samsung official
System status: custom
Know warranty void: 0
RP swrev: A2
I have tried removing the sim card and sd card resetting phone I think I tried it all.
Right now I will settle for a functioning phone. Rooted or unrooted, bootloader or not. I just want my phone functioning again.
ok here is a solution that i found on xda. since i downloaded 4.3 i screwed myself until someone comes up with an unlocker for bootloader. I had to install vzwemj9. the phone is now working and is rooted still.
With this being said with the phone being rooted is there any way outside of the bootloader to install custom roms?
d73jester said:
ok here is a solution that i found on xda. since i downloaded 4.3 i screwed myself until someone comes up with an unlocker for bootloader. I had to install vzwemj9. the phone is now working and is rooted still.
With this being said with the phone being rooted is there any way outside of the bootloader to install custom roms?
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If you used ODIN to restore to stock 4.3 MJ9, then I'm confused how you're still rooted. Did you root it with saferoot?
If it's rooted, you should be able to flash custom ROM's with safestrap. Check it this thread on Safestrap..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51616723
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mattnmag said:
If you used ODIN to restore to stock 4.3 MJ9, then I'm confused how you're still rooted. Did you root it with saferoot?
If it's rooted, you should be able to flash custom ROM's with safestrap. Check it this thread on Safestrap..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51616723
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the only way that i can tell that i am rooted is that super user is installed. ok after further investigation the program is there but there is no SU binary installed. it says i manually need to reroot. can i use safestrap for that?
d73jester said:
the only way that i can tell that i am rooted is that super user is installed. ok after further investigation the program is there but there is no SU binary installed. it says i manually need to reroot. can i use safestrap for that?
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Yep. You should be able to root 4.3 MJ9 with saferoot. Here's the link to saferoot-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48392009. If you have data and apps leftover from before you restored, it sounds like everything might not have got wiped with the factory restore. Did you use Droidstyle's guide to restore? You might see if a factory reset from within the settings of the stock ROM would wipe everything.... and you could also try to do another Odin restore.
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Yep. You should be able to root 4.3 MJ9 with saferoot. Here's the link to saferoot-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48392009. If you have data and apps leftover from before you restored, it sounds like everything might not have got wiped with the factory restore. Did you use Droidstyle's guide to restore? You might see if a factory reset from within the settings of the stock ROM would wipe everything.... and you could also try to do another Odin restore.
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I tried using saferoot to root my note 2 but i got a failed message
"Your kernel is patched!
This device is not supported."
looking at my phone i am running
3.0.31
[email protected] #1
Thur April 10 12:46:30 KST 2014
how can i downgrade my kernel so that i can root my phone?
d73jester said:
I tried using saferoot to root my note 2 but i got a failed message
"Your kernel is patched!
This device is not supported."
looking at my phone i am running
3.0.31
[email protected] #1
Thur April 10 12:46:30 KST 2014
how can i downgrade my kernel so that i can root my phone?
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It sounds like you took the OTA update to the recent 4.3 VRUAND3 build, which doesn't work with saferoot. Others have had success using ODIN to revert back to 4.3 VRUEMJ9. You can use Droidstyle's guide to restore back to factory stock MJ9.... from there, you should be able to use saferoot on MJ9 to get root access.
This thread discusses the issue I am talking about.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52764286&highlight=sdm#post52764286
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mattnmag said:
It sounds like you took the OTA update to the recent 4.3 VRUAND3 build, which doesn't work with saferoot. Others have had success using ODIN to revert back to 4.3 VRUEMJ9. You can use Droidstyle's guide to restore back to factory stock MJ9.... from there, you should be able to use saferoot on MJ9 to get root access.
This thread discusses the issue I am talking about.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52764286&highlight=sdm#post52764286
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Thanks,
I will try it this afternoon.... I miss my Root and custom roms.
d73jester said:
Thanks,
I will try it this afternoon.... I miss my Root and custom roms.
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it wirked i have saferoot and superSU installed on my phone. Stupid Verizon locking there bootloader.
Glad to hear that you were able to get it restored back to MJ9 and get it rooted again. :thumbup:
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I was using Blackbox. I installed it incorrectly. No root or safe strap. no stock recovery either, lots of force closes. Also the boot sound was inappropriate. So I tried downgrading back to 4.3 so I could get back to 4.4 and stay rooted. Something went wrong in the process. Now it won't boot. Now when I turn the phone on, it says i need to open up Kies. I can still get into download mode though Any ideas?
If you can get into download mode all you need to do is grab odin and a copy of the NC5 stock ROM and reload. I've had to do that twice for stupid mistakes I've made rooting and modifying 4.4.2. Don't forget to towelroot after you're done loading the ROM.
I used a pit file for an mk2 keep data downgrade. Also, for an AP file it says it needs to be an xml file. The nc5 file isn't xml.. Feels like I am missing something.
I'm not sure what I did to get to the state my phone was in. I am trying to keep the mk2 bootloader, but I am getting a fail when it tries to write the cache file.
You will probably have to do the wipe version since you will be coming from a different rom other than stock
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pwned3 said:
You will probably have to do the wipe version since you will be coming from a different rom other than stock
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I have been in a similar state. I can get back to stock using Gigilies full downgrade file but I can't use the full wipe or keep data wipe method. Odin fails at aboot.
You should be able to downgrade even if it says you need to use Kies. Pull the battery, do like you are going into download mode, it will still say you need kies but Odin will recognize your phone (you are in download mode as far as Odin knows). Flash Gigilies full downgrade file (if you used his method to upgrade. If you didn't it still might be worth a try) and you should be stock 4.3 You might have to flash his nc2 to mk2 boot tar file or his nc5 to mk2 boot tar file first. Try that if the full downgrade doesn't work.
I managed to downgrade back to 4.3, using surge's method. I rerooted 4.3 and updated using surge's method and got an error 7 on the phone, not odin. It boot looped after. So I downgraded back 4.3 (surge)
Strange that method worked the first the time but not now
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zombolt said:
I managed to downgrade back to 4.3, using surge's method. I rerooted 4.3 and updated using surge's method and got an error 7 on the phone, not odin. It boot looped after. So I downgraded back 4.3 (surge)
Strange that method worked the first the time but not now
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Try Gigilie's. You just flash one file to either upgrade or downgrade. Per his method you use Safestrap 3.72, install a 4.4.2 rom, boot into download mode via safestrap, flash his file via odin, and let it boot up into your rom. From there you can install 4.4.2 roms but need to flash the supersu file and a wifi module fix file after each install. You then can go back and forth from 4.3 to 4.4.2 by flashing a downgrade boot file or upgrade boot file. Might be worth a shot.
Error 7 appears to be caused by a rom that is not compatible with your phone. Almost like the upgrade didn't take. If you want to use Gigilie's method I would do a full downgrade (via his method), reroot, install safestrap 3.72. install a 4.4.2 rom and follow the instructions above about doing a full upgrade.
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Try Gigilie's. You just flash one file to either upgrade or downgrade. Per his method you use Safestrap 3.72, install a 4.4.2 rom, boot into download mode via safestrap, flash his file via odin, and let it boot up into your rom. From there you can install 4.4.2 roms but need to flash the supersu file and a wifi module fix file after each install. You then can go back and forth from 4.3 to 4.4.2 by flashing a downgrade boot file or upgrade boot file. Might be worth a shot.
Error 7 appears to be caused by a rom that is not compatible with your phone. Almost like the upgrade didn't take. If you want to use Gigilie's method I would do a full downgrade (via his method), reroot, install safestrap 3.72. install a 4.4.2 rom and follow the instructions above about doing a full upgrade.
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Are you suggesting I update my boot loader to nc5 from mk2?
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Not at all. You can, however, run 4.4.2 Roms via Gigilies method and be able to upgrade and downgrade to run either 4.3 or 4.4.2 Roms much as apparently you were doing before and without actually upgrading.
Nc2 seems to work better for me but do nc5 if you like
Tulsadiver said:
Not at all. You can, however, run 4.4.2 Roms via Gigilies method and be able to upgrade and downgrade to run either 4.3 or 4.4.2 Roms much as apparently you were doing before and without actually upgrading.
Nc2 seems to work better for me but do nc5 if you like
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What do you like better about nc2 vs nc5?
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zombolt said:
What do you like better about nc2 vs nc5?
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I'm talking about Gigilies method and I'm going by his comments that the nc2 method seems to work better. You can still run nc5 roms from it if I am not mistaken.
Hi all,
I previously had my GS4 rooted on JellyBean, running the stock ROM and ClockworkMod. I upgraded my phone with the Verizon update to 4.4.2 when the update came out. I am now on the NC5 build. I am now trying to root my phone again, to run a different ROM. I still have Rom Manager and SuperSU on my phone from the last root.
I tried using Towelroot yesterday. It said the root was successful. I was able to go into Rom Manager and update CWM, which also said it flashed successfully. SuperSU is working. However, when I try to boot into CWM, it boots into the stock (I think) recovery. I'm trying to run a nandroid backup before I do anything drastic.
Do I have to wipe my device, and start fresh? It seems that CWM is installed, but the stock recovery is overriding it. Sorry if this is a noob-ish question. I've been out of the Root game since my Incredible.
Leach0789 said:
Hi all,
I previously had my GS4 rooted on JellyBean, running the stock ROM and ClockworkMod. I upgraded my phone with the Verizon update to 4.4.2 when the update came out. I am now on the NC5 build. I am now trying to root my phone again, to run a different ROM. I still have Rom Manager and SuperSU on my phone from the last root.
I tried using Towelroot yesterday. It said the root was successful. I was able to go into Rom Manager and update CWM, which also said it flashed successfully. SuperSU is working. However, when I try to boot into CWM, it boots into the stock (I think) recovery. I'm trying to run a nandroid backup before I do anything drastic.
Do I have to wipe my device, and start fresh? It seems that CWM is installed, but the stock recovery is overriding it. Sorry if this is a noob-ish question. I've been out of the Root game since my Incredible.
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I believe when you accept the Verizon OTA update it locks down custom recoveries like CWM/TWRP and the only option is SafeStrap.
scrillakev said:
I believe when you accept the Verizon OTA update it locks down custom recoveries like CWM/TWRP and the only option is SafeStrap.
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Ah ha. Thanks for the reply. So can I proceed with installing SafeStrap, or do I need to uninstall CWM first?
Leach0789 said:
Ah ha. Thanks for the reply. So can I proceed with installing SafeStrap, or do I need to uninstall CWM first?
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Yea if your on a Verizon s4 running any build after MDK... which you are... SafeStrap is your only option.
Hard to say what that will do to your phone after trying to install CWM.... usually it just soft bricks it and you need to Odin back to stock...
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Mistertac said:
Yea if your on a Verizon s4 running any build after MDK... which you are... SafeStrap is your only option.
Hard to say what that will do to your phone after trying to install CWM.... usually it just soft bricks it and you need to Odin back to stock...
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I just started the process of installing SafeStrap, but maybe I will wait until I'm home from work, in case I need to Odin..
Leach0789 said:
I just started the process of installing SafeStrap, but maybe I will wait until I'm home from work, in case I need to Odin..
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May be a good idea just in case. I've seen some on here do the same as you with ROM manager and once they rebooted they were brought to the unauthorized software detected screen.... And without a recovery and a backup already made you'd be out of luck.
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Mistertac said:
May be a good idea just in case. I've seen some on here do the same as you with ROM manager and once they rebooted they were brought to the unauthorized software detected screen.... And without a recovery and a backup already made you'd be out of luck.
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It would probably be smart to remove CWM with Odin before attempting SafeStrap, correct? Is there a specific thread for removing CWM from a Verizon S4? I searched around but couldn't find anything specific to the S4.
Edit: I found a guide on NasirTech. Looks like that will work.
Leach0789 said:
It would probably be smart to remove CWM with Odin before attempting SafeStrap, correct? Is there a specific thread for removing CWM from a Verizon S4? I searched around but couldn't find anything specific to the S4.
Edit: I found a guide on NasirTech. Looks like that will work.
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Well it didn't actually install it since your kernel doesn't allow for it now but what I would do is just use Odin and start over. Can use a No Wipe file and keep all your stuff.
You could try the method you found... I'm just not familiar with it.
Hard to say really how it will act. Maybe you'll have no issues at all just be able to install SafeStrap. Maybe you'll be able to install it but then it won't boot properly into it... who knows. Both have happened to me with my recovery ( CWM ),.. and using Odin was the only thing that helped.
Good luck .. I'm sure you'll get it going
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Mistertac said:
Well it didn't actually install it since your kernel doesn't allow for it now but what I would do is just use Odin and start over. Can use a No Wipe file and keep all your stuff.
You could try the method you found... I'm just not familiar with it.
Hard to say really how it will act. Maybe you'll have no issues at all just be able to install SafeStrap. Maybe you'll be able to install it but then it won't boot properly into it... who knows. Both have happened to me with my recovery ( CWM ),.. and using Odin was the only thing that helped.
Good luck .. I'm sure you'll get it going
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Thanks! Would you mind helping me find a correct no-wipe file? I found a couple files, but since I'm a new user I can't post links here, so I can't ask anyone if its the correct file or not!
Leach0789 said:
Thanks! Would you mind helping me find a correct no-wipe file? I found a couple files, but since I'm a new user I can't post links here, so I can't ask anyone if its the correct file or not!
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Here you go!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Yup... Tulsa you're quick!! Lol
Grab the NC5 No Wipe...
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Tulsadiver said:
Here you go!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
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Thanks! You guys rock.
G900TUVS1FOL1_G900TTMB1FOL1_G900TUVS1FOL1_HOME.tar
To root:
1. Flash the latest TWRP
2. Flash the latest BETA Systemless Root .zip in TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
or
Just follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...6-5-1-1-pc-t3141404/post61497082#post61497082
I tried this last night with flashfire, had to flash twice, had to reboot after some google play installs and got the T-Mobile bootloop screen, had to flash back to Exodus rom from backup. I miss the touchwiz camera. I then flashed with TWRP and set it up, success! Flashed Hipasian kernel and lost camera....
Do i need to wipe data and cache prior to using Odin to install the full release?
I ask because my first attempt ended in a FAIL message. Secure check fail..
Currently on a rooted stock rom with some mods.
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Always Wipe if coming from different rom
mgp53 said:
Do i need to wipe data and cache prior to using Odin to install the full release?
I ask because my first attempt ended in a FAIL message. Secure check fail..
Currently on a rooted stock rom with some mods.
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I always back up and do a complete wipe so you have something to go back to when coming from different developer roms. Just seems to make things smoother.
hello to all i'm on 5.0 built number OB1 running super su pro-2.49 also do i flash this with odin.?? or flash fire.??
on this step =To root:
2. Flash the latest BETA Systemless Root .zip in TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...25&postcount=3
which su do i choose.??? thanks
Anymore feedback on flashfiring this so far? so far only one feedback and he got a bootloop
devoidx said:
Anymore feedback on flashfiring this so far? so far only one feedback and he got a bootloop
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Worked fine for me. Only issue was I had to use Odin to flash the modem. After the first boot, the baseband was still oj4. DL the stock modem in the post and used odin to install. Works great.
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mgp53 said:
Worked fine for me. Only issue was I had to use Odin to flash the modem. After the first boot, the baseband was still oj4. DL the stock modem in the post and used odin to install. Works great.
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Thanks! went ahead and did it myself and I also had to Odin the modem but other than that everything runs well.
Is the baseband/bootloader available for CM13 users?
nevermind i found it http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...t/how-to-update-to-g900tof6-5-1-1-pc-t3141404
muniz_ri said:
G900TUVS1FOL1_G900TTMB1FOL1_G900TUVS1FOL1_HOME.tar
To root:
1. Flash the latest TWRP
2. Flash the latest BETA Systemless Root .zip in TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
or
Just follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...6-5-1-1-pc-t3141404/post61497082#post61497082
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Will this trip Knox?
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Playb3yond said:
Will this trip Knox?
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Just flashig the .tar will not trip knox but any root method will.
I'm guessing the only way to not void Knox is to downgrade to 5.0, root. Then use ota's to maintain root?
will this trip knox
Yes it definitely trips Knox. After flashing with Odin CF root rom my base was changed but root was unsuccessful. I tried a few times and put the phone in download mode and there on the screen was*
Knox 0x1 4. Screw me. Are there any wayspecific to reset knox
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Yes it definitely trips Knox. After flashing with Odin CF root rom my base was changed but root was unsuccessful. I tried a few times and put the phone in download mode and there on the screen was*
Knox 0x1 4. Screw me. Are there any wayspecific to reset knox
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There is no know way (at this point) to reset knox.
tripping knox
vinniej said:
There is no know way (at this point) to reset knox.
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so i know this means my warranty is voided but i can still have my phone repaired if need be id just have to pay out of pocket then right? is there anyway to flash marshmallow onto my sm-g990t withotu root. i have tried many methods to root. using CF with ODIN, kingroot, towelrroot and nothing works. on on 5.1.1 with all the OTA updates. since flashing back to a stock sm-g990t rom i got the phone right and restored all my data from a back up but its been a lil glitchy. sometime it reboots and all my screens are back to out of box condition. flipboard, all of them. i have delete all those pages, turn off my magazine. redo my folders and shortcuts. any ideas or should i wait till april when i think tmobile rolls out marshmallow? thanx in advance
having some touble
I used odin everytime I chose the ap file it loads then it makes my laptop crash.. Is there another program i could use to run these tar files? Im running 5.1.1 tmobile.