***This is the OC1 5.0.1 Full Odin.tar Re-Packaged with the NK4 bootloader for Users that prefer to run Official Stock, Un-Rooted, Firmware but would like to maintain the ability to downgrade back to NC5 (last "Towelroot-able" firmware version)***
Download:
- I545VRUGOC1_Neutered_Full_Odin.tar
Flash using Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+)
Note:
1. The qfuse counter was increased on the OC1 bootloader. This means that if you took the OC1 ota update you are no longer able to downgrade to NC5 and use towelroot to root your device. Do not attempt to flash the above file!! (Hate to say it but if you were interested in root access you should have waited before taking the ota).
2. The most common cause of an Odin flash failure is a bad usb port or cable. Please check before reporting a failure!
muniz_ri said:
***This is the OC1 5.0.1 Full Odin.tar Re-Packaged with the NK4 bootloader for Users that prefer to run Official Stock, Un-Rooted, Firmware but would like to maintain the ability to downgrade back to NC5 (last "Towelroot-able" firmware version) if necessary***
Download:
- I545VRUGOC1_Neutered_Full_Odin.tar
Flash using Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+)
Note:
1. The qfuse counter was increased on the OC1 bootloader. This means that if you took the OC1 ota update you are no longer able to downgrade to NC5 and use towelroot to root your device. Do not attempt to flash the above file!! (Hate to say it but if you were interested in root access you should have waited before taking the ota).
2. The most common cause of an Odin flash failure is a bad usb port or cable. Please check before reporting a failure!
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nice as usual
muniz_ri said:
***This is the OC1 5.0.1 Full Odin.tar Re-Packaged with the NK4 bootloader for Users that prefer to run Official Stock, Un-Rooted, Firmware but would like to maintain the ability to downgrade back to NC5 (last "Towelroot-able" firmware version) if necessary***
Download:
- I545VRUGOC1_Neutered_Full_Odin.tar
Flash using Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+)
Note:
1. The qfuse counter was increased on the OC1 bootloader. This means that if you took the OC1 ota update you are no longer able to downgrade to NC5 and use towelroot to root your device. Do not attempt to flash the above file!! (Hate to say it but if you were interested in root access you should have waited before taking the ota).
2. The most common cause of an Odin flash failure is a bad usb port or cable. Please check before reporting a failure!
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this is an multilanguage rom ?
thank's
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this package saved me from a bricked phone!!
now i just have to figure out how to get root back, hmmmm
carzaddict said:
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this package saved me from a bricked phone!!
now i just have to figure out how to get root back, hmmmm
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you need to flash a nc5 odin tar and then use towel root the older kernel swap method will not work with lolipop
Legitsu said:
you need to flash a nc5 odin tar and then use towel root the older kernel swap method will not work with lolipop
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thank you, can you link me to an NC5 odin tar?
carzaddict said:
thank you, can you link me to an NC5 odin tar?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Is anyone else having trouble connecting to wifi?
edit: never mind. It wouldnt connect to my network at first, i had to forget and reconnect it. all better now
Sending in for Replacement
Some time ago, the microphone stopped working on my phone. I decided to finally start the process of getting a replacement, but VZ wants to do all these OTA tests. They can see that I "may" have rooted my phone. I managed to convince them that the OTA update to 5.0.1 may have been bugged(I did not take the OTA. I follows the steps in @muniz_ri's thread [How-To] Update to I545_OC1 - 5.0.1 and KeepRoot). Since I would need to get the phone 100% stock before sending it in anyway, I want to do that before I call them again. Will this get the phone close enough that they won't care or can't tell? The only thing this leaves out is the OC1 BL, right?
jth08527 said:
Some time ago, the microphone stopped working on my phone. I decided to finally start the process of getting a replacement, but VZ wants to do all these OTA tests. They can see that I "may" have rooted my phone. I managed to convince them that the OTA update to 5.0.1 may have been bugged(I did not take the OTA. I follows the steps in @muniz_ri's thread [How-To] Update to I545_OC1 - 5.0.1 and KeepRoot). Since I would need to get the phone 100% stock before sending it in anyway, I want to do that before I call them again. Will this get the phone close enough that they won't care or can't tell? The only thing this leaves out is the OC1 BL, right?
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Yes, I doubt they will check BL version but if they do....
muniz_ri said:
Yes, I doubt they will check BL version but if they do....
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How would I go about updating the BL? I'd rather get it 100% factory if I can.
jth08527 said:
How would I go about updating the BL? I'd rather get it 100% factory if I can.
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Download the full firmware from sammobile and flash it with Odin.
If I flash this, will I lose my mdk BL?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
ejohn3288 said:
If I flash this, will I lose my mdk BL?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yes, the first bold paragraph says it has the NK4 bootloader.
Don't flash if you want to keep MDK (and you should keep it).
ejohn3288 said:
If I flash this, will I lose my mdk BL?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
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Use the stock ROM in the development section to keep the MDK BL
[ROM] 100% Stock I545_OC1 - 5.0.1 (MDK)
I noticed that the posts say the for the NK4 Bootloader. Isn't the most current version on the Verizon Galaxy S4 the NK1? I just want to confirm before attempting to flash this.
TheCrowing said:
I noticed that the posts say the for the NK4 Bootloader. Isn't the most current version on the Verizon Galaxy S4 the NK1? I just want to confirm before attempting to flash this.
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The absolute latest is OC1. But upgrading to that would not allow you to downgrade to anything lower. OC1 was released in 2 phases. First NK4, then the actual OC1. NK4 was released to prepare NK1. You can safely upgrade your BL to NK4 and still downgrade your system to a lower version.
Ok well I'm still on NK1 now and I'm rooted. Is it ok to flash this OC1 with Odin? Does it wipe the device?
Is this the same ROM that is in your other thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...o-update-to-i545oc1-5-0-1-keeproot-t3096558)?
The only difference being that this is an ODIN tar instead?
How do I confirm that my BL is NC5? Doesn't show in About Phone.
Legitsu said:
you need to flash a nc5 odin tar and then use towel root the older kernel swap method will not work with lolipop
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So I flash NC5, root, then what? Flashing this will wipe everything.
Related
I have a rooted Sprint Samsung Galaxy note 3.
my current Android version is : 4.3
Build number: JSS15J.N900PVPUBMJ4
I received a notification for an update but since my device is rooted, I can't do OTA updates.
so my questions are; Is it worth going through the trouble of updating, and if so, how do I go about doing it???
And as always, thank a lot guys, for your help.
likeminas said:
I have a rooted Sprint Samsung Galaxy note 3.
my current Android version is : 4.3
Build number: JSS15J.N900PVPUBMJ4
I received a notification for an update but since my device is rooted, I can't do OTA updates.
so my questions are; Is it worth going through the trouble of updating, and if so, how do I go about doing it???
And as always, thank a lot guys, for your help.
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Since you are rooted, you can just goto the Android development forum and use rwilco's one step to go back completely stock and then take the ota (may or may not work to get the ota) or just goto the Android development forum and use one of the methods there to upgrade to KK.
Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk
likeminas said:
I have a rooted Sprint Samsung Galaxy note 3.
my current Android version is : 4.3
Build number: JSS15J.N900PVPUBMJ4
I received a notification for an update but since my device is rooted, I can't do OTA updates.
so my questions are; Is it worth going through the trouble of updating, and if so, how do I go about doing it???
And as always, thank a lot guys, for your help.
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1. Download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657828
2. Flash this next via Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469904 this will root your device
3. Then either (philz) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2596001 or (twrp) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471564
4. Flash your rom of choice or run stock
MrWicked1 said:
1. Download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657828
2. Flash this next via Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469904 this will root your device
3. Then either (philz) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2596001 or (twrp) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471564
4. Flash your rom of choice or run stock
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thanks for this. fixed my problem
MrWicked1 said:
1. Download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657828
2. Flash this next via Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469904 this will root your device
3. Then either (philz) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2596001 or (twrp) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471564
4. Flash your rom of choice or run stock
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Thanks, I rooted my friend's N3 and now he wants to update to kk.
Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk
I read that rooting a phone changes the KNOX counter and, after unrooting, the KNOX counter remains changed so that updates are not possible OTA. Unfortunately, I cannot post the link but it is on the galaxynote3root.com website.
Would someone care to comment on this, please?
My Note3 is rooted at the moment and, before unrooting to update, I would like to know whether after unrooting, the update problem still exists or not
Hope you understand and someone can help. Thanks.
apex2000 said:
I read that rooting a phone changes the KNOX counter and, after unrooting, the KNOX counter remains changed so that updates are not possible OTA. Unfortunately, I cannot post the link but it is on the galaxynote3root.com website.
Would someone care to comment on this, please?
My Note3 is rooted at the moment and, before unrooting to update, I would like to know whether after unrooting, the update problem still exists or not
Hope you understand and someone can help. Thanks.
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Just flash back to stock using Odin then reboot into stock recovery and wipe data .... you will need to have your SD card removed for it to work also .... you may then have to reflash the Odin rom again and you will have official status and be able to accept ota or just use the nc5 Odin tar and you are good
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The KNOX counter has nothing to do with it ... it's the official status
Sent from my SM-G900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Epix4G said:
Just flash back to stock using Odin then reboot into stock recovery and wipe data .... you will need to have your SD card removed for it to work also .... you may then have to reflash the Odin rom again and you will have official status and be able to accept ota or just use the nc5 Odin tar and you are good
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The KNOX counter has nothing to do with it ... it's the official status
Sent from my SM-G900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
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Thanks very much for your answer. Please excuse my lack of knowledge on this subject.
I guess that I can flash back to stock using Odin quite easily, but how do I "reboot into stock recovery and wipe data"?
And, what is "the nc5 Odin tar"?
This is the latest ota nc5 .... it has directions in the op for using this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712205
After flashing this volume up home key and power from the off position will get you into stock recovery
Sent from my SM-G900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
updating without unrooting?
Sorry if the answer is here, but I can't seem to find it. I want to be able to record conversations on my phone, but can't because it was Android 4.4.when I rooted. I absolutely do not want to unroot. So, my question is, can I update without unrooting and if so, how do I do it?
Steve01351 said:
Sorry if the answer is here, but I can't seem to find it. I want to be able to record conversations on my phone, but can't because it was Android 4.4.when I rooted. I absolutely do not want to unroot. So, my question is, can I update without unrooting and if so, how do I do it?
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No you have to be unrooted to take an OTA update. But there are other options. First what version of KitKat are you on ? If you are on say 4.4.2 NC5 and you want to get to 4.4.4 NH7 or 4.4.4 NK4, you can unroot your device and take the OTA. Or you can flash a complete new version of KitKat 4.4.4 with odin, and then root your device again.
However, if you are rooted on 4.4.2 NC5 with TowelRoot, and no custom recovery installed. Chances are you have not tripped KNOX yet. So, if you update to 4.4.4 NH7 or NK4 or install a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM you will trip KNOX. Here is my thread for more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 .
As for recording conversations have you checked the play store for an app here is a link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.killermobile.totalrecall&hl=en Enjoy !!!
Many thanks. All I really wanted was to be able to record conversations. I tried 4 of the apps listed in the Play store. 2 of them recorded just my side of a conversation with blanks where the other side should be - and the other 2 just recorded static. Total Recall works like a charm though. Thanks again.
Sprint MJ4 Upgrade without data loss
MrWicked1 said:
1. Download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657828
2. Flash this next via Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469904 this will root your device
3. Then either (philz) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2596001 or (twrp) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471564
4. Flash your rom of choice or run stock
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I'm in the same boat, I've got an app I need to run, but can't due to the version difference. I used Odin with one click flash (no data loss) to root. Awesome because I didn't loose any apps or any data whatsoever. My question is this, being I'm already rooted with MJ4 by TWRP. Is there a way to upgrade without losing my data (apps , contacts or any sort of complete reset that loses everything) or having to unroot?
My apologies on not knowing this well enough, can I flash the newer version as it is, or will that cause an issue? I'm not even sure what version we're currently on.
Thank you for your work and all that has gone into creating these tools and available sources for us to work on our phones.
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Any thoughts?
I could be entirely wrong, but after some conversation with @klabit87, I think we've found a useful little tidbit for people wanting to have root for NC5 and who have either just purchased a S4 with NC5, or have accidentally or intentionally taken NC5 OTA update and then find they'd like to have root on NC5. You just have to downgrade your bootloader from NC5 to NC2! From there, follow @Surge1223's instructions for downgrading from NC2 to MK2, get MK2 and root with saferoot, and then use @Surge1223's instructions for upgrading to NC5 with Root.
I apologize to the moderators and devs if I'm entirely out of line in posting this, and won't be offended if this thread is locked or deleted.
I think you lost me
It is my impression that NC5 OTA can downgrade to MK2 without needing root access via Odin.
From there root MK2 and move up the process to prerooted NC5.
I'm pretty sure on that. Anybody can downgrade via surge's method, rooted/unrooted.
klabit87 said:
I think you lost me
It is my impression that NC5 OTA can downgrade to MK2 without needing root access via Odin.
From there root MK2 and move up the process to prerooted NC5.
I'm pretty sure on that. Anybody can downgrade via surge's method, rooted/unrooted.
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You are correct!
You had me excited there was a new exploit......
trying this now on my NC5, thanks again! will report back
Video please. and i didnt think you could odin back using one of the full tars.
Anyone have sucess, if so please share your steps.
joshuabg said:
Video please. and i didnt think you could odin back using one of the full tars.
Anyone have sucess, if so please share your steps.
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If I've read @Surge1223 thread correctly, the tars are modified with different bits removed.
OK I am new to the android world and also to rooting, Ai was thinking about it before I took the update so? Is it possible to still root with the new NC5 build or are we still waiting ? If it's possible can anyone point me I. The right direction, to read up on ?
Does this require the wifi fix after reupgrading to rooted nc5? Thanks for sharing!
How to down grade
How does one go about downgrading, is there a thread somewhere I can look at?
That's what I asked.. guess I'll just wait till one comes available.
NC5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868 for downgrading to MK2 and upgrading back to NC5 with root.
i took the OTA update to NC5 and followed this thread and it worked great. running 4.4.2 NC5 with root now. didnt have to do anything after for wifi. only thing is when youre downgrading theres 3 files to flash and i never let my phone try to boot (it says after step 2 your phone should boot but mine didnt [could be because i was impatient?]) i flashed the file, let it start rebooting, pull the battery, go back to odin, flash the next file, repeat until youre done flashing then let your phone boot all the way.
MmmMonster said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868 for downgrading to MK2 and upgrading back to NC5 with root.
i took the OTA update to NC5 and followed this thread and it worked great. running 4.4.2 NC5 with root now. didnt have to do anything after for wifi. only thing is when youre downgrading theres 3 files to flash and i never let my phone try to boot (it says after step 2 your phone should boot but mine didnt [could be because i was impatient?]) i flashed the file, let it start rebooting, pull the battery, go back to odin, flash the next file, repeat until youre done flashing then let your phone boot all the way.
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I thought we wernt able to downgrade from nc5?
Can someone confirm this is correct before I attempt this on my phone
tmushy said:
I thought we wernt able to downgrade from nc5?
Can someone confirm this is correct before I attempt this on my phone
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Yea I haven't heard of others trying it this way. I've heard of people downgrading to NC2 and then downgrading to MK2 but i couldnt find anything on downgrading to NC2. I tried it and it worked for me but there could be nuances.
tmushy said:
I thought we wernt able to downgrade from nc5?
Can someone confirm this is correct before I attempt this on my phone
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We are able to downgrade from NC5 to MK2. Find Surges thread in the Dev section and follow the steps... Its quite easy too.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
We really need a video on how to root NC5 OTA by downgrading to clear this up. Anybody willing to make one?
joshuabg said:
We really need a video on how to root NC5 OTA by downgrading to clear this up. Anybody willing to make one?
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Not a video but everyone is following one of these two threads:
Surge1223's - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
gigilie's - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2720163
Not to be an ass but why do you need a video? If you can't follow typed instructions its my opinion you have no business doing this stuff in the first place.
Sorry for the dumb question, but are we able to install safe strap once we've downgraded to mk2? Or are we stuck with the nc5 bootloader?
tmillz said:
Sorry for the dumb question, but are we able to install safe strap once we've downgraded to mk2? Or are we stuck with the nc5 bootloader?
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You are stuck on nc5 bootloader bit once rooted safestrap should work. I can't say 100% some I'm on nc2 myself
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Premium HD app
This was rooted a long while back and now with the OTA update I have i545vrufnk4 baseband version but I can't install lollipop. I don't care about lollipop I just don't want to be prompted to install it when it doesn't work (thanks knox).
What are my options? Odin? Rooting? I tried towelroot and it didn't work this time around. please help
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Well, nk4 doesn't have root. NK4 is the first step to lollipop. The qfuse isn't blown yet, so you can full wipe back to nc5, get root and safestrap. You can't disablet he update thing without root, so you have two options:
A)Odin back to nc5, then disable the OTA
B)Live with the notification
-I believe if you hold on the thing, click on settings, and disable the notification, that will stop any popup. I haven't done this in a while though.
XxD34THxX said:
Well, nk4 doesn't have root. NK4 is the first step to lollipop. The qfuse isn't blown yet, so you can full wipe back to nc5, get root and safestrap. You can't disablet he update thing without root, so you have two options:
A)Odin back to nc5, then disable the OTA
B)Live with the notification
-I believe if you hold on the thing, click on settings, and disable the notification, that will stop any popup. I haven't done this in a while though.
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When I turn on the phone it shows custom with the unlock picture so I thought that meant the fuse was blown. I
No, it won't tell you if the qfuse is blown. That just means it detects root access on boot, and the system status is unnoficial
Just downgrade to NC5. There is a thread for that. Install towelroot and then using TB, freeze SDM. Good to go.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
^^
That was the process to freeze OTA
XxD34THxX said:
^^
That was the process to freeze OTA
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Does the phone need to be rooted to use odin? I saw a video on rootjunky where he does it pretty quick and easy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL8XwuRYoWU)
thisdarnphone said:
Does the phone need to be rooted to use odin? I saw a video on rootjunky where he does it pretty quick and easy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL8XwuRYoWU)
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Root not required to odin.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app
You just need towelroot
XxD34THxX said:
You just need towelroot
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Towelroot doesn't work anymore for me. It did once but now it fails(this phone isn't currently supported) and I tried several codes. Is there something I should know before I try odin?
I guess what I'm asking is why do I need to root?
Secondly, does odin no longer work if I upgrade to lollipop down the road?
What firmware should I put on this phone?
You will have to use Odin to go back to nc5, with a FULL WIPE
Then, you have several options:
1)Use the stock deodex lollipop with Root
2)Echoe ROM v49(no dev though, so no more updates)
3)Super6(s6 port)
XxD34THxX said:
You will have to use Odin to go back to nc5, with a FULL WIPE
Then, you have several options:
1)Use the stock deodex lollipop with Root
2)Echoe ROM v49(no dev though, so no more updates)
3)Super6(s6 port)
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I saw something about that, I was reading the Odin guide where they said after odin shows the green "passed", then you need to reboot the phone holding the power home and volume up keys and pick the "factory reset / full wipe" option. if you don't do that does that brick the phone?
appreciate the help, it's my first time but I'm picking this up quick
No. The Full Wipe will wipe it for you and it will automatically reboot the phone. It will be in an "out of box" state.
XxD34THxX said:
No. The Full Wipe will wipe it for you and it will automatically reboot the phone. It will be in an "out of box" state.
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Oh then if I were to do a full wipe, then I wouldn't need Odin? That would take me back to MK2 from back in the day?
no. If you get the nc5 file, it will upgrade/downgrade you to nc5, which is 4.4 Kitkat
XxD34THxX said:
no. If you get the nc5 file, it will upgrade/downgrade you to nc5, which is 4.4 Kitkat
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I'm sorry I just feel like I'm missing some key concept here.
So just to clear up my understanding here are the following firmwares avaiable for my galaxy s4 i-545
i545vrugOC1 5.0.1
i545vrufnk1 4.4.2
i545vrufng6 4.4.2
i545vrufnc5 4.4.2
i545vruemk2 4.3
i545vrudmi1 4.2
My phone says it's running VRUFNK4. I'm guessing that's the temporary OTA (1/2) upgrade.
Am I right?
Is that why you want me to flash NC5 and is that why if I do a factory reset using the home and volume keys it won't do anything but just keep me where I am now? Why not an NG6 or an MK2 for that matter?
I'm sure a lot of people have these questions I just can't find it anywhere. I just don't want to brick my phone (is that permanent?)
nk4 is part one of two yes.
Even if you do a factory reset, it still won't update because you once rooted, and knox takes note of this, and will block any OTA. nc5 is the last firmware that had towelroot working. ng6 doesn't work with towelroot. I don't see why you would go any further back since the ROMs are based off of nc5.
XxD34THxX said:
nk4 is part one of two yes.
Even if you do a factory reset, it still won't update because you once rooted, and knox takes note of this, and will block any OTA. nc5 is the last firmware that had towelroot working. ng6 doesn't work with towelroot. I don't see why you would go any further back since the ROMs are based off of nc5.
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Ok that makes sense, I thought for a minute the phone wasn't capable of going back to an earlier version because it had a different boot loader? is that not the case?
That is only the case once you go to 0C1. It is not the bootloader. It is because a physical qfuse is blown, and it has two values, 0(unblown) and 1(blown). If it reads as one, no going back to an older version.
Warning: VRUGOC1 is impervious to previous bootloader bypass methods, and cannot be downgraded. Proceed with caution.
I managed to hose my phone while rooting it somehow, so I had to track down the factory image for I545VRUGOC1 / I545VZWGOC1. To actually flash it, I had to use Odin 3.10.6 rather than 3.09 for some reason, which is available in the links below. I also replaced Odin's SS_DL.dll with the one from the zip that contains the tar file, but I'm not sure if that was necessary.
Hope this helps anyone else from who's stuck
TAR
https://mega.nz/#!T0tTDZKA!tIw4ebWEWhsTJWTbyWVx9e07aSBSc_1_Xm2mWWkdu8I
Mirror: http://upple.it/4b1331ec4f4dd04e/VZW-I545VRUGOC1-20150502144520.zip
Slower / crappier mirrors I found in case the above doesn't work:
http://rapidgator.net/file/6f4fd8106796c1bba92dd20a7b5a5c51
http://uploaded.net/file/zcbqwyz5
Odin
http://odindownload.com/download/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip
Mirror: https://mega.nz/#!qh9UTJ6Q!gLDkj2xwXRb8Wa2YTbPODpdrhqowK-s6eZjXI_bTrhQ
kd- said:
Warning: VRUGOC1 is impervious to previous bootloader bypass methods. Proceed with caution.
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Thanks! I found the file here too:
http://d-h.st/LNQV
My question is, I have a Kitkat Verizon phone here, I assume upgrading it restricts custom ROMs that can be loaded to it?
Thanks for another mirror - the more the better
Yes, I don't think any current custom ROMs work with the VRUGOC1 bootloader, etc. FlashFire has worked for a couple experiments I've run (flashing wireless hotspot fix, for example), but I'm hesitant to flash anything more substantial. I have not tried SafeStrap but I have not seen anything about it working yet.
kd- said:
Thanks for another mirror - the more the better
Yes, I don't think any current custom ROMs work with the VRUGOC1 bootloader, etc. FlashFire has worked for a couple experiments I've run (flashing wireless hotspot fix, for example), but I'm hesitant to flash anything more substantial. I have not tried SafeStrap but I have not seen anything about it working yet.
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muniz_ri has posted a stock, de-odexed (and odexed, too of course) that should work with OC1 bootloader (it doesn't have a bootloader in it, so the current bootloader should stay)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ment/rom-i545oc1-5-0-1-100-stock-mdk-t3097902
I haven't installed flashfire yet, but i am on OC1 and already went through the rooting process.
Does this boot if I flash it and the NK4 bootloader?
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Does this boot if I flash it and the NK4 bootloader?
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muniz_ri has a tar with the oc1 build and the nk4 bootloader, look in either general or Android development
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It's in android development. Only two or three ROMs work on OC1(at most). I only know of one confirmed.
XxD34THxX said:
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It's in android development. Only two or three ROMs work on OC1(at most). I only know of one confirmed.
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muniz has a stock rooted ROM for the oc1 people, which makes sense if you're going from stock. you can flash deodexed ROM and be able to use xposed framework
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muniz has a stock rooted ROM for the oc1 people, which makes sense if you're going from stock. you can flash deodexed ROM and be able to use xposed framework
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Yep, it works just fine, flashed with FlashFire.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4RU_ZH5QUASaU9LcDJ3WWZfdXM/edit?usp=docslist_api&pli=1 I found it here two
Can somebody please help me? First, my phone is locked and I was in NK1, so I decided to flash OC1 by the flashfire method (I don't remember who's the author of the topic), everything went fine and I started to use lollipop, but then I was about to sell my phone and I went to settings, then factory reset and the phone restarted, wiped data and cache by itself and then turned on, I thought everything was ok, but then it just stayed in the samsung's wizard screen, it never passed from that screen. So, I decided to manually enter recovery and do a factory reset again, but the result was the same. In order to unbrick the phone I had to use odin and install the NC5 original firmware .
So, my question is, If I want to install lollipop and I don't care to stay with an unlockable bootloader I justt need to use this Firmware and install it through odin? Or do I need to have an specific firmware (e.g nc5, nk1) and unlocked bootloader?
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Can somebody please help me? First, my phone is locked and I was in NK1, so I decided to flash OC1 by the flashfire method (I don't remember who's the author of the topic), everything went fine and I started to use lollipop, but then I was about to sell my phone and I went to settings, then factory reset and the phone restarted, wiped data and cache by itself and then turned on, I thought everything was ok, but then it just stayed in the samsung's wizard screen, it never passed from that screen. So, I decided to manually enter recovery and do a factory reset again, but the result was the same. In order to unbrick the phone I had to use odin and install the NC5 original firmware .
So, my question is, If I want to install lollipop and I don't care to stay with an unlockable bootloader I justt need to use this Firmware and install it through odin? Or do I need to have an specific firmware (e.g nc5, nk1) and unlocked bootloader?
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Yes, that sounds correct. Personally, I wouldn't flash the OC1 factory image unless you have to - I'd flash the NK1 image, which should reset everything, then upgrade to Lollipop using a method that doesn't upgrade the bootloader so whoever gets the phone next can downgrade if they want to.
Can anyone confirm the mega link is a no-wipe oc1 package?
persdata.img doesnt appear in it just making sure.
Edit : been tested it appears to be a no wipe Odin package
Apologies if this has been posted, but I couldn't find it. Thanks for any help!
Before softbricking, my VZW S4 had OF1 with root (rooted while on OC1 and flashed via FlashFire to OF1).
While trying to set up new payment cards with Android Pay, I tried to temporarily uninstall Xposed framework by flashing the Xposed uninstaller with FlashFire. Android Pay apparently checks for su and Xposed and blocks addition of payment cards if present. After flashing the uninstaller, boot sticks on verizon screen.
I did not have a bootloader like safestrap present to restore backups before boot.
I do have a full backup from FlashFire stored to my SD, but I don't know how I can restore it when stuck in boot...
I'm currently downloading Stock OF1 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/of1-stock-tar-t3216417
...but I expect that will take root from me, if it even works to unbrick it. Then of course, I won't be able to restore my backup via FlashFire...
Any chance I can unbrick and keep root?
Thanks!
Can you give me you number and I write with wa
im in the same boat man. Got phone back up but now kingroot cant root.
EDIT. Used this http://www.wondershare.com/mobile-p...teID=je6NUbpObpQ-lm5T20.ZhJbL1BJ3RULuew#part2 to root OC1. Try it on of1. Otherwise your only choice is to odin back to stock bloated nonroot of1 and have a functional phone. Or wait perhaps
nemisans13 said:
im in the same boat man. Got phone back up but now kingroot cant root.
EDIT. Used this http://www.wondershare.com/mobile-p...teID=je6NUbpObpQ-lm5T20.ZhJbL1BJ3RULuew#part2 to root OC1. Try it on of1. Otherwise your only choice is to odin back to stock bloated nonroot of1 and have a functional phone. Or wait perhaps
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Nice job figuring out a solution! I gave up and flashed a downgrade oc1 to unbrick, then accepted the of1 OTA out of frustration. No more s4 root for me. A little bittersweet...
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mercerudy said:
Nice job figuring out a solution! I gave up and flashed a downgrade oc1 to unbrick, then accepted the of1 OTA out of frustration. No more s4 root for me. A little bittersweet...
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Bro all u needed to do was root oc1 with my link, download root file explorer and browse to system/apps/ delete sdm.apk
That disables ota updates. Hold on i found a thread here with a oc1 downgrade tar to use with odin
Yeah, I know. I did it before you posted your solution. That tar is the one I used to unbrick. I doubt it will work now that I OTA'd.
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Yeah, I know. I did it before you posted your solution. That tar is the one I used to unbrick. I doubt it will work now that I OTA'd.
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62472003&postcount=65
I used a similar method to root kitkat ng6 by flashing nc1 kernel rooting and flashing back to ng6 kernal. They're actual Samsung signed kernals so odin should have no issue flashing them. Root using wondershare then flash back to OF1 kernal. Keep in mind oc1 kernal on of1 can cause your phone to run weird make sure u enable usb debug prior to putting the phone in download mode for oc1 kernal flash then root with wondershare and flash back to of1
nemisans13 said:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62472003&postcount=65
I used a similar method to root kitkat ng6 by flashing nc1 kernel rooting and flashing back to ng6 kernal. They're actual Samsung signed kernals so odin should have no issue flashing them. Root using wondershare then flash back to OF1 kernal. Keep in mind oc1 kernal on of1 can cause your phone to run weird make sure u enable usb debug prior to putting the phone in download mode for oc1 kernal flash then root with wondershare and flash back to of1
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Ok, I may give that a try when I have some time. Will post back with the results. Thanks man!
If this worked, then it would probably help a lot of people. I haven't seen anyone go back from the OTA of1 yet.
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Ok, I may give that a try when I have some time. Will post back with the results. Thanks man!
If this worked, then it would probably help a lot of people. I haven't seen anyone go back from the OTA of1 yet.
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There's no downgrading from of1 because your bootloader was flashed to of1 when u updated BUT you should SHOULD NOT WILL BE ABLE TO be able to root it with oc1 kernal and flash back to of1 kernal then proceed to flashfire of1 DeOdexed and xposed it. Don't take my word for it though do your research you could always brick and that's all on you I'm only suggesting what rocks to look under I've read of people having rooted of1 with xposed working. The kernal switch rooting is fairly new to of1 it was common on kitkat
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In other words you're stuck on of1 but shouldn't be a big deal if u have root and xposed working then you're better off than oc1 because of1 got some bugs fixed over oc1
I had rooted of1 with xposed before I softbricked. Rooted oc1 with kingroot then flashfired the "rooted" deodexed of1 to maintain root and xposed it. It worked but was a little buggy compared to xposed on kitkat. I think I'm just going to hold off anyway. I actually accepted the OTA as a way to futureproof me from messing with it anymore I was spending too much time tinkering.
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Try this http://www.wondershare.com/mobile-ph...J3RULuew#part2 rooted my phone when nothin else would. Download mobile go and use the one click root. Ten minutes later bam! Verizon Samsung Galaxy s4 i545 oc1 rooted baby!
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I had rooted of1 with xposed before I softbricked. Rooted oc1 with kingroot then flashfired the "rooted" deodexed of1 to maintain root and xposed it. It worked but was a little buggy compared to xposed on kitkat. I think I'm just going to hold off anyway. I actually accepted the OTA as a way to futureproof me from messing with it anymore I was spending too much time tinkering.
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My rooted oc1 with xposed is running flawless. Battery life is also better than before I soft bricked. Weird. Screw that. I got an s3 on jellybean rooted for backup. I still got unlimited so an unrooted phone is useless to me. I don't have home Internet I tether all day errday
So I softbricked my verizon galaxy s4 of1 bootloader using flashfire to install a rom. It's stuck on the screen with the unlock and custom sign. How did you get your phone back to normal?
Flash the OF1 tar file in Odin. Use the AP slot and make sure it's checked. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3203361 That's the tar file thread.
problem with fire flash
hi guys,i have problem with flashing via fire flash...i have of1 rom,root,su app,all what i need....i instal fire flash from google play vs 0.55.1....i set up all with fire flash,but when i push fire button,only restart my device,led blinking blue and only restarting to verizon rom...root i have from xda discussion,i flash oc1 kernel,then root with wondershare and then i flash back of1 kernel....i use flash fire 0.55.1,i search for oldest version,but any work in my phone,still fall