Let me first say sorry for an apparently dumb question. I don't have a Verizon gs4 or a gs4 at all for that matter. I'm trying to help out a few family members that have vzw gs4. They recently got an update and aren't happy with it. Some weird volume issues and the battery getting very hot. I'm trying to find out what the latest update was? Are there many people having issues with it and is it known issues by Verizon......can they expect another update soon to fix the issues etc?
I figured where better to ask than the xda gs4 community.
I'm very familiar with Samsung phones and Android in general. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
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The latest for a stock S4 is Android 5.0.1 Touchwiz. Firmware/baseband I believe is I545VRUFOC1
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Triscuit said:
The latest for a stock S4 is Android 5.0.1 Touchwiz. Firmware/baseband I believe is I545VRUFOC1
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Cool, thanks, I appreciate it!
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If they don't like it, they can't go back to an older version they may like. Curse Verizon/Samsung
XxD34THxX said:
If they don't like it, they can't go back to an older version they may like. Curse Verizon/Samsung
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I know, its bs. I'm using a Verizon gs3. I never took any ota's so I'm unlocked, running a custom cm 12.1 build.
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samsgun357 said:
I know, its bs. I'm using a Verizon gs3. I never took any ota's so I'm unlocked, running a custom cm 12.1 build.
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My mom took the OTA...
XxD34THxX said:
If they don't like it, they can't go back to an older version they may like. Curse Verizon/Samsung
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I can see where using your phone for business it should be locked down, however, I would gladly pay $50 to have them just unlock the bootloader.
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What do you guys think?
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Just keep like rest of us... I believe the majority will have standard thus will get same development capabilities we already have bootloader work around and root!
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Tfast500 said:
Just keep like rest of us... I believe the majority will have standard thus will get same development capabilities we already have bootloader work around and root!
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Agreed... my initial though was I might as well just take it back and get the developer version.
But I'm confident the standard one will be the more popular device
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Considering the developer edition won't even work on Verizon, I'm going to have to keep mine.
Berzerker7 said:
Considering the developer edition won't even work on Verizon, I'm going to have to keep mine.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292489
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292489
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Oh, that. That though, is just a GS4 with an unlocked bootloader. It won't be a "Google Edition" and won't be getting updates with the actual GS4 GE. No point since we already have bootloader workaround.
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What do you guys think?
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Keep what you have got because the developer's edition probably won't have any Verizon support or warranty protection.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43982370
Root announcement just posted. No recovery yet, they're still working on that, and on releasing an updated root tool for the masses. Good news for those that took the update, or received their new phone w/the update on it.
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This is great! Thanks for letting us know.
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Wait so just to be sure, those of us who took the update can't Odin back to MDK and root + install recovery right? Sorry if this was mentioned somewhere else. Checked threads here and ddcelopement section and couldn't find a straight answer. Thanks
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BraddahBoi808 said:
Wait so just to be sure, those of us who took the update can't Odin back to MDK and root + install recovery right? Sorry if this was mentioned somewhere else. Checked threads here and ddcelopement section and couldn't find a straight answer. Thanks
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No once on the official ME7 ota you're unable to odin back to mdk.
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No once on the official ME7 ota you're unable to odin back to mdk.
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Thanks. I don't get why we can't Odin back though? I thought ME7 just prevented us from flashing the pre-release kernel no?
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BraddahBoi808 said:
Thanks. I don't get why we can't Odin back though? I thought ME7 just prevented us from flashing the pre-release kernel no?
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It also blocked the mdk kernel. And I believe it included a new bootloader which blocked the loki patch as well. Could be wrong about the 2nd part.
Damn, this update is worse than I thought. Haha
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Nope samsung and verizon did a good job at blocking downgrade.
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Standalone Update vs. OTA
Hello!
Has anyone uploaded the ME7 Update where it can be downloaded and installed directly instead or OTA?
Safe ME7 update
rayzke said:
Hello!
Has anyone uploaded the ME7 Update where it can be downloaded and installed directly instead or OTA?
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Here is the safe version of ME7, Just did this myself, works great. Doesn't touch the bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43895056&postcount=1
If you buy a new s4 does it come already updated?
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If you buy a new s4 does it come already updated?
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I just bought mine from vzw last Monday and it came with MDK, still unlockable.
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thesoldier said:
I just bought mine from vzw last Monday and it came with MDK, still unlockable.
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Nice! So you obviously bought the "consumer edition," right? Why did you decide on that vs. the developer edition? Just curious...
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Nice! So you obviously bought the "consumer edition," right? Why did you decide on that vs. the developer edition? Just curious...
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I didn't buy it outright, I stole an upgrade from a dumbphone line on my plan in order to keep my unlimited data. They only offer the consumer edition from vzw. Plus, I believe there is no warranty at all for a dev edition, and it only comes in 16gb. 32gb needed!
It is expected that there will be most probably no jelly bean 4.2 instead direct 4.3 update for our device in approx 1 month:laugh::laugh::laugh:
(have a contact in lg got to know it from there)
There above information may be incorrect so don't get angry if we don't get an update:highfive:
Edit:We are not getting any official jelly bean update!
Rather wrong info - why LG would do that ? It is better for them to sell new phones .
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It is expected that there will be most probably no jelly bean 4.2 instead direct 4.3 update for our device in approx 1 month:laugh::laugh::laugh:
(have a contact in lg got to know it from there)
There above information may be incorrect so don't get angry if we don't get an update:highfive:
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Can we get a source? Maybe an email from them?
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Rather wrong info - why LG would do that ? It is better for them to sell new phones .
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i have mentioned that it may be wrong
Please read the full message and then comment
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Can we get a source? Maybe an email from them?
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I don't think so as per lg
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I'd rather not wait x__x
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It is better to wait for stock 4.3
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i have mentioned that it may be wrong
Please read the full message and then comment
I don't think so as per lg
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Sorry but "this may or may not happen" with no source doesn't mean anything. We already knew that we may or may not get 4.3.
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pisherthefisher said:
Sorry but "this may or may not happen" with no source doesn't mean anything. We already knew that we may or may not get 4.3.
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I agree. We can speculate all we want, doesn't mean anything. Unless we see a list or basically anything that proves it, it's all just speculation.
Sounds like a post just to get attention. I can claim that Hitler told me there'd be an alien invasion on Tuesday, but he MIGHT be wrong.
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Who told you that nonsense?
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Who told you that nonsense?
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Hitler man, aren't you reading? lol... just joking... but hopefully we'll get official 4.3. I don't care either way since I think CM and PACman are so much better... currently running PACman 4.3 no probs
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some fresh news ?
post your email & LG answer here
i think if there is a update, it must 4.2.2 and Optimus L9 don't update above that 4.2.2
Would be sweet if true, but considering LG is going to release L9 II, I find this hard to believe.
LG never updates its devices. I had the P500 and it got 2.3 from 2.2 and then was abandoned. We got 4.1 from 4.0. Most likely we will not get 4.2 or 4.3 officially for this phones considering they're almost 1 year old and it's not a flagship device.
Question....
But do we have hardware strong enough to run 4.3 or upcoming 5.0?
Then Lg must update our phones...
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Question....
But do we have hardware strong enough to run 4.3 or upcoming 5.0?
Then Lg must update our phones...
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Our hardware is definitely strong enough to run 4.3 (I am currently running it right now, its smoother than stock 4.1.2) and probably 5.0 too.
Sadly, just because our hardware can run something doesn't mean LG is required to update it. I think we have a chance though, they might give us 4.3.
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Our hardware is definitely strong enough to run 4.3 (I am currently running it right now, its smoother than stock 4.1.2) and probably 5.0 too.
Sadly, just because our hardware can run something doesn't mean LG is required to update it. I think we have a chance though, they might give us 4.3.
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I hope so! I love 4.3
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Ilxaot said:
Sounds like a post just to get attention. I can claim that Hitler told me there'd be an alien invasion on Tuesday, but he MIGHT be wrong.
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wanted to share some info i got
so be it (it was not for attention)
u don't like it??,next time i'll post something with proof
Fine?
To me it doesn't matter so much if we get official 4.3 or not. I would care more about them giving us unlockable bootloader support n stuff.
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Just wondering if anyone is working on a rooted MI1 rom for those of us still on MDK? Just curious.......
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Ryno77 said:
Just wondering if anyone is working on a rooted MI1 rom for those of us still on MDK? Just curious.......
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Yes, its done, a stock root deodexed version. Two issues though, one wifi wont reliably work and every now and again it force closes. Building roms isnt my expertise though, ill probably have to ask beans or andybones for some help. Maybe one of them gets it done before me? Ive also been porting a bunch of 4.3 apps over (have about 12 that work right now) but im easily distracted lol plus its football Sunday!
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Yes, its done, a stock root deodexed version. Two issues though, one wifi wont reliably work and every now and again it force closes. Building roms isnt my expertise though, ill probably have to ask beans or andybones for some help. Maybe one of them gets it done before me? Ive also been porting a bunch of 4.3 apps over (have about 12 that work right now) but im easily distracted lol plus its football Sunday!
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Just curious....what force closes, wifi?
No, the entire rom will restart. They upped the security from me7. I almost think people should stay on me7.
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I am so annoyed with Samsung and Verizon. I may not know much about Android but it is a hobby of mine and they're killing it.
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I agree, im beyond annoyed as well. I wish this stuff was as easy as it used to be. Every build requires workarounds.
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Before I get people in here looking to "flame a noob", please leave me alone if that is your intention. If you genuinely are a helpful person, please read on.
I came from an unlocked s3 before I purchased a phone from Swappa and it is rooted and works fine. However, it has a pink theme and I am not into it. Additionally, I want to upgrade the rom if possible.
The issue is that I don't know if I need safestrap or of it has an unlocked bootloader. The reason why is from what I have read, the mj7 baseband is locked down. However, the phone seems to be running a custom kernel, which from what I have read is not possible on a locked down version. Is it possible that the baseband is just the one used by the custom rom?
Is there a definitive way to know if I can install roms without safestrap?
Thanks for your help!
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Install phone info app from play store. If you don't see any reference to mdk...then you have a locked bootloader and can only use safestrap
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I'm no pro, but I think having that kernel means that you have a mdk phone. I guess you should still check with "samsung phone info" and take a look at the bootloader part. You might be a lucky man
You rock. I installed the app and found this. It seems that I have the MDK bootloader. Perfect.
Thank you!
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eaglet1223 said:
You rock. I installed the app and found this. It seems that I have the MDK bootloader. Perfect.
Thank you!
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Wow talk about lucky! You'll be able to flash any ROM you want, even AOSP.
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eaglet1223 said:
You rock. I installed the app and found this. It seems that I have the MDK bootloader. Perfect.
Thank you!
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You are one of us lucky ones. Just a golden rule for MDK users.......NEVER take an OTA update. I recommend vanir ROM if you want to try aosp.
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Guys, just wanted to say thanks again. I was able to install Hyperdrive on my S4 with TWRP, just like I used to on my s3. This is awesome. Thanks for everything.
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No problem...