I was going to root my wife's s4 (unlimited data) to have tethering due to the internet situation at my house ( 1mb download) but don't see a hack for the unlimited data plan phones.
Are there any out there?
Thanks
James
Yes. Root the phone and put a custom ROM. It does not matter what the plan is.
Ok so the custom Roms have the WiFi tether built in then?
Thanks
jcwilliams said:
Ok so the custom Roms have the WiFi tether built in then?
Thanks
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Ok cool. So does safe strap work with 5.0.1 or is there something else now?
And what Roms are good to look at?
Thanks
No there is only flashfire.
The best rom I've used is stang rom but any lollipop rom will work.
klabit87 said:
No there is only flashfire.
The best rom I've used is stang rom but any lollipop rom will work.
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Cool thanks for the help.
jcwilliams said:
I was going to root my wife's s4 (unlimited data) to have tethering due to the internet situation at my house ( 1mb download) but don't see a hack for the unlimited data plan phones.
Are there any out there?
Thanks
James
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Or you can flash Muniz_ri's stock rooted roms (OC1 or OF1) then flash the tether hack in the same thread. If it's for your wife and she doesn't want crazy features that custom roms have, that may be the way to go.
This is the most updated stock firmware, only difference is it's rooted, and there are detailed instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-update-to-i545of1-5-0-1-keeproot-t3182544
bkkzak said:
Or you can flash Muniz_ri's stock rooted roms (OC1 or OF1) then flash the tether hack in the same thread. If it's for your wife and she doesn't want crazy features that custom roms have, that may be the way to go.
This is the most updated stock firmware, only difference is it's rooted, and there are detailed instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-update-to-i545of1-5-0-1-keeproot-t3182544
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I went with this and now I'm soft bricked I'm trying to download tar now to see if I can fix it. Which tar do I use? Of1 right?
All I can find is a oc1 tar.
jcwilliams said:
All I can find is a oc1 tar.
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Quick google search and I found these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/odin-i545vrugof1-neutered-bl-t3203361
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/of1-stock-tar-t3216417
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jcwilliams said:
I went with this and now I'm soft bricked I'm trying to download tar now to see if I can fix it. Which tar do I use? Of1 right?
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Make sure when you flash those that you set the screen off timer to 10 mins, it can't hurt
bkkzak said:
Quick google search and I found these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/odin-i545vrugof1-neutered-bl-t3203361
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/of1-stock-tar-t3216417
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Make sure when you flash those that you set the screen off timer to 10 mins, it can't hurt
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Thanks I'm downloading the first one. Already in the mix of downloading the second link before you sent to me.
Still trying to figure out what happened...
I followed directions to a t and still bricked it.
I got it to boot up after doing Odin tar. I'm going to try again with the stock ROM. Lol yea I'm a dare devil. I've got a back up if needed.
jcwilliams said:
I got it to boot up after doing Odin tar. I'm going to try again with the stock ROM. Lol yea I'm a dare devil. I've got a back up if needed.
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Ya just try again. I hear that Flashfire may have timeout issues, so I always set my screen timeout to 10 minutes and I push the volume buttons every minute or so; don't know if it helps but it doesn't hurt
klabit87 said:
No there is only flashfire.
The best rom I've used is stang rom but any lollipop rom will work.
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How did you get stang ROM flashed btw they said its not capatible with flashfire of1 yet.
I was just curious.
jcwilliams said:
How did you get stang ROM flashed btw they said its not capatible with flashfire of1 yet.
I was just curious.
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He has instructions in the op for of1.
That's weird he just said its not for ff yet. Lol anyways I have safe strap on my other s4 was thinking about trying it out in a slot.
jcwilliams said:
That's weird he just said its not for ff yet. Lol anyways I have safe strap on my other s4 was thinking about trying it out in a slot.
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He is talking about the pheonix port not for ff yet.
Oh ok so there's different ones. I thought he only had one lol
jcwilliams said:
Oh ok so there's different ones. I thought he only had one lol
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3132555
Also you can't use lollipop in slots. Must be on stock slot.
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Recently flashed the RLS12 Safestrap rom for my GS4, Verizon on MK2. The flashing and install seemed to go smoothly, wiped etc with no problems. Ran through the aroma installer, again, no issues. Flashed the MK2 verizon modules and rebooted. The bios boot sequence came up (pretty sweet BTW) and all seems fine. However, it stops at "Beginning Android Boot sequence" and won't go any further. I've heard rumors of this first boot taking upwards of 10 minutes, but I've tried this 3 times now and let it sit for as long as 35 minutes without any results.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
Upperf1re said:
Recently flashed the RLS12 Safestrap rom for my GS4, Verizon on MK2. The flashing and install seemed to go smoothly, wiped etc with no problems. Ran through the aroma installer, again, no issues. Flashed the MK2 verizon modules and rebooted. The bios boot sequence came up (pretty sweet BTW) and all seems fine. However, it stops at "Beginning Android Boot sequence" and won't go any further. I've heard rumors of this first boot taking upwards of 10 minutes, but I've tried this 3 times now and let it sit for as long as 35 minutes without any results.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
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Im having the same issue and I even flashed MJ7 and tried to flash it too. I don't even get to the boot screen I have a black screen but a flawless install up to the reboot. I have flashed plenty of hyperdrive with the correct modules I even tried different versions of hyperdrive. The OP stated compatibility with everything up too MJ7 that's why I went back to MJ7 still no joy when I as originally on MK2.
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Are you sure you had good file downloads?
safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
decaturbob said:
Are you sure you had good file downloads?
safestrap enabled, Hyperdrive driven
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Double sure!
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MJHawaii said:
Double sure!
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I would suggest deleting rom slot 1 that you installed it in (assuming) and starting over. This has been reported as helping a bad install.
Triple Sure!
MJHawaii said:
Double sure!
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Confirmed.
MJHawaii said:
Double sure!
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Did you download the Safestrap specific Rom? There are 2 separate downloads.
Edit: Never mind. Re-read the original post and saw that you did.
Upperf1re said:
Recently flashed the RLS12 Safestrap rom for my GS4, Verizon on MK2. The flashing and install seemed to go smoothly, wiped etc with no problems. Ran through the aroma installer, again, no issues. Flashed the MK2 verizon modules and rebooted. The bios boot sequence came up (pretty sweet BTW) and all seems fine. However, it stops at "Beginning Android Boot sequence" and won't go any further. I've heard rumors of this first boot taking upwards of 10 minutes, but I've tried this 3 times now and let it sit for as long as 35 minutes without any results.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
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I had that problem and I got fixed by downloading the right file.
You need to download the RLS12 Safestrap Rom not the regular RLS12.
The regular one is for MDK TWRP recovery rom so it doesn't boot.
qudwis said:
I had that problem and I got fixed by downloading the right file.
You need to download the RLS12 Safestrap Rom not the regular RLS12.
The regular one is for MDK TWRP recovery rom so it doesn't boot.
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Read the post above yours.
decaturbob said:
I would suggest deleting rom slot 1 that you installed it in (assuming) and starting over. This has been reported as helping a bad install.
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I deleted the ROM slot as suggested, and re-flashed. It worked!!! Thanks a bunch!!
riker147 said:
Read the post above yours.
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Just making sure since that's how I fixed my problem.
Unless some help, don't reply just to make a point.
qudwis said:
Just making sure since that's how I fixed my problem.
Unless some help, don't reply just to make a point.
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:crying::crying::crying::crying:
Same Issue
Upperf1re said:
I deleted the ROM slot as suggested, and re-flashed. It worked!!! Thanks a bunch!!
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How did you delete it and reflash? I have the exact same issue, and I can't do anything on my phone. I can access the stock boot screen but everything that I have tried there doesn't work. I can also access "Download" mode and thought maybe I should flash again using Odin?? I dunno.....
BC
RollTide2626 said:
How did you delete it and reflash? I have the exact same issue, and I can't do anything on my phone. I can access the stock boot screen but everything that I have tried there doesn't work. I can also access "Download" mode and thought maybe I should flash again using Odin?? I dunno.....
BC
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You delete ROM slots from within SafeStrap. Just activate your stock slot, then go over to whatever slots you have and I usually formatted and then deleted them. Fairly simple. Then try creating a new ROM slot and reflash the ROM and modules.
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Mistertac said:
You delete ROM slots from within SafeStrap. Just activate your stock slot, then go over to whatever slots you have and I usually formatted and then deleted them. Fairly simple. Then try creating a new ROM slot and reflash the ROM and modules.
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I'll give it a try. I'm about to "SafeStrap" this thing to a cement block and throw it into the lake I'll follow up and let you know if it works.
Thanks.
BC
RollTide2626 said:
I'll give it a try. I'm about to "SafeStrap" this thing to a cement block and throw it into the lake I'll follow up and let you know if it works.
Thanks.
BC
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Lol
Well once you get the hang of it , its fairly easy to use SafeStrap. And unless you mess with the stock slot, its really "Safe"
Good luck let me know
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Mistertac said:
Lol
Well once you get the hang of it , its fairly easy to use SafeStrap. And unless you mess with the stock slot, its really "Safe"
Good luck let me know
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UPDATE: Hey buddy - I got it fixed yesterday. It's amazing how much you learn by making mistakes. My first mistake was, as mentioned in an earlier post, I got trigger happy and flashed to my stock rom slot instead of setting up a custom slot (stupid me). Looking back, I can't believe I did that. My second mistake was trying to reflash the incorrect stock rom file using Odin. I finally got the correct one from SamMobile.
Anyone having trouble on galaxy phones should check out rootjunky's youtube posts. He's great!! You have to be careful though because he jumps around on different builds. My only question now is whether or not Hyperdrive is compatible with the MK2. Everything I see is for the MDK and others. Is the build number critical or is it more critical to have the compatible recovery or both? I thought I would ask before I try flashing this rom again. Also, any suggestions on compatible MK2 roms would be great. I'm having trouble finding any.
Thanks,
BC
RollTide2626 said:
UPDATE: Hey buddy - I got it fixed yesterday. It's amazing how much you learn by making mistakes. My first mistake was, as mentioned in an earlier post, I got trigger happy and flashed to my stock rom slot instead of setting up a custom slot (stupid me). Looking back, I can't believe I did that. My second mistake was trying to reflash the incorrect stock rom file using Odin. I finally got the correct one from SamMobile.
Anyone having trouble on galaxy phones should check out rootjunky's youtube posts. He's great!! You have to be careful though because he jumps around on different builds. My only question now is whether or not Hyperdrive is compatible with the MK2. Everything I see is for the MDK and others. Is the build number critical or is it more critical to have the compatible recovery or both? I thought I would ask before I try flashing this rom again. Also, any suggestions on compatible MK2 roms would be great. I'm having trouble finding any.
Thanks,
BC
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Glad to hear you're back in business!!!
Hyperdrive is definitely an option for you ..
Take a look at this thread it has all your options its a work in progress but the op is really good at updating and helping out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
I have a couple other links I'll send your way too that'll help you in the future hold on...
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Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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And hers a great list of videos on various things
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337590
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Mistertac said:
Glad to hear you're back in business!!!
Hyperdrive is definitely an option for you ..
Take a look at this thread it has all your options its a work in progress but the op is really good at updating and helping out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
I have a couple other links I'll send your way too that'll help you in the future hold on...
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Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
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Awesome - What a great source this place is.....Thanks again!!
RollTide2626 said:
Awesome - What a great source this place is.....Thanks again!!
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It's really the most complete and helpful site I think for our phones.
Just remember that since you're on MK2 4.3 that whatever SafeStrap rom you flash must also be based off 4.3 as well, and you will also have to flash MK2 modules zip file as well.
And I'd also like to say for the record since were here.... You're most likely going to want to hold off on the KitKat update from Verizon until there are proven and reliable root methods and SafeStrap is available. .. that is if you want to keep flashing ROMs.
Just my two cents lol
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So I am a new S4 owner and have rooted my phone and installed Safestrap. I'm on the 4.3 MK2 build and would like to flash a ROM with SS.
My question is, can I flash any rom once I create a new rom slot or are only certain ones compatible. If so is there a list so I don't brick my phone.
I really just want to make some tweaks like in 3minit. Can I flash the 3minit framework with SS and use that?
mpetruzz said:
So I am a new S4 owner and have rooted my phone and installed Safestrap. I'm on the 4.3 MK2 build and would like to flash a ROM with SS.
My question is, can I flash any rom once I create a new rom slot or are only certain ones compatible. If so is there a list so I don't brick my phone.
I really just want to make some tweaks like in 3minit. Can I flash the 3minit framework with SS and use that?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
jgrubbs said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
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Thanks, feel like a dumbass for missing this.
If I don't want to flash a rom will Xposed setting or other tweaks work since I have root access?
Yes. Get xposed installer and install winam xposed. Theyll do everything yiu want.
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Awesome! I have that installed and it's working great.
Good deal!!!
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question
Maybe I am wrong? but I thoughts if you have 4.3, you cannot use Safestrap ROMS since they are 4.2.2 based? Please confirm. Thanks
neil7398 said:
Maybe I am wrong? but I thoughts if you have 4.3, you cannot use Safestrap ROMS since they are 4.2.2 based? Please confirm. Thanks
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There's 4.3 and 4.2 safestrap roms
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safestrap roms
joshm.1219 said:
There's 4.3 and 4.2 safestrap roms
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probably a silly question but I am assuming there are no 4.4 safestrap roms?
neil7398 said:
probably a silly question but I am assuming there are no 4.4 safestrap roms?
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No not until Verizon releases 4.4 for our phone.
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joshm.1219 said:
No not until Verizon releases 4.4 for our phone.
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A very close one is Eclipse S4 TW Edition. I am running it now, but have the same problem as explained here.. I created 1 rom slot for this rom and now have no internal storage space available. All my storage seems to be in System Memory under Miscellaneous files, but I can't expand that any to see what is using it...
My thoughts are leaning towards having to wipe the phone completely and restoring a nandroid backup to the Stock slot, to be able to get full internal storage access using a custom rom. Little weary of doing that as i love the benefit of having the stock rom available if any problems arise, but don't have any space to do anything at the moment. Been posting on Eclipse's forum and also the safestrap forum hoping to get an answer from previous experiences, but it is not looking good...
I appreciate the devs and others around that help us newbies out when these challenges arise.
ihavenoidea said:
A very close one is Eclipse S4 TW Edition. I am running it now, but have the same problem as explained here.. I created 1 rom slot for this rom and now have no internal storage space available. All my storage seems to be in System Memory under Miscellaneous files, but I can't expand that any to see what is using it...
My thoughts are leaning towards having to wipe the phone completely and restoring a nandroid backup to the Stock slot, to be able to get full internal storage access using a custom rom. Little weary of doing that as i love the benefit of having the stock rom available if any problems arise, but don't have any space to do anything at the moment. Been posting on Eclipse's forum and also the safestrap forum hoping to get an answer from previous experiences, but it is not looking good...
I appreciate the devs and others around that help us newbies out when these challenges arise.
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If you have Odin and a tar for your build you don't really have to worry about flashing to the stock slot
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joshm.1219 said:
If you have Odin and a tar for your build you don't really have to worry about flashing to the stock slot
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Yea, already have one of those. Soft bricked the phone week 1 of having it... I know that functionality exists now and works beautifully, just really was hoping there was another solution and not be a worrisome burden on the forums... I like the challenges and the learning experiences that come along with performing such tasks, but never want to lose a device in the process. I guess if all failed, I could go back to my dusty iPhone 5s.
ihavenoidea said:
Yea, already have one of those. Soft bricked the phone week 1 of having it... I know that functionality exists now and works beautifully, just really was hoping there was another solution and not be a worrisome burden on the forums... I like the challenges and the learning experiences that come along with performing such tasks, but never want to lose a device in the process. I guess if all failed, I could go back to my dusty iPhone 5s.
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First thing anyone who is going to mod/hack their phones should do is download the correct stock firmware for their phone, download Odin, get all the drivers needed on the computer and just be ready in case the phone does get bricked. Takes less than 10 minutes to unbrick a phone when everything is in place
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Mistertac said:
First thing anyone who is going to mod/hack their phones should do is download the correct stock firmware for their phone, download Odin, get all the drivers needed on the computer and just be ready in case the phone does get bricked. Takes less than 10 minutes to unbrick a phone when everything is in place
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OK I am in a bootloop and need to Odin!! Where are the tar files?
mpetruzz said:
OK I am in a bootloop and need to Odin!! Where are the tar files?
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They're in the dev section on here. What was your build again?
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Mistertac said:
They're in the dev section on here. What was your build again?
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I'm in the latest 4.3 mk2 build
mpetruzz said:
I'm in the latest 4.3 mk2 build
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OK look here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
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mpetruzz said:
I'm in the latest 4.3 mk2 build
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Surge has explained what to do in simple terms in that thread. Just read it alllllll before doing anything. Not sure how familiar you are with Odin
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Mistertac said:
OK look here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
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Surge has explained what to do in simple terms in that thread. Just read it alllllll before doing anything. Not sure how familiar you are with Odin
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Thanks so much!! Do I use the no wipe or full wipe file??
Unfortunately I've had to Odin phones before cause I'm a crackflasher!
mpetruzz said:
Thanks so much!! Do I use the no wipe or full wipe file??
Unfortunately I've had to Odin phones before cause I'm a crackflasher!
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Well u can certainly try the no wipe first but if that doesn't take... Full wipe.
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I usually full wipe my phones. Just had better luck but that's me
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Just bought an LG G3 from CL and someone must have been tinkering with it (as Im about to) but when I try to reset the phone from the menu or with the hardware keys it just boots up as Im not doing anything re-flashed with LG Tools still nothing?
yearziro said:
Just bought an LG G3 from CL and someone must have been tinkering with it (as Im about to) but when I try to reset the phone from the menu or with the hardware keys it just boots up as Im not doing anything re-flashed with LG Tools still nothing?
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Have you rooted it? Try 'reboot recovery' in terminal. What happens?
Yes its rooted..Now to use TWRP since I could not get the stock recovery to work.
Nothing Just reboots....tried re-installing stock FW with the Flash tool and when I upgrade DL it gives me the Factory Reset Status 2
If I Upgrade Board DL.......I get to the OS but no recovery
Have current LG Drivers Current Flash Tools.......Im stumped (No Pun)
yearziro said:
Yes its rooted..Now to use TWRP since I could not get the stock recovery to work.
Nothing Just reboots....tried re-installing stock FW with the Flash tool and when I upgrade DL it gives me the Factory Reset Status 2
If I Upgrade Board DL.......I get to the OS but no recovery
Have current LG Drivers Current Flash Tools.......Im stumped (No Pun)
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I think this is my recovery.IMG I saved from before I flashed TWRP. You should be able to dd it.
Forgot link
http://www.mediafire.com/download/n71ys6c8f9bnhb0/recovery.img
Thanks.
Right now im fine since I rooted and have TWRP but I'm guessing I will need it when the lollipop images come out for sprint.
yearziro said:
Thanks.
Right now im fine since I rooted and have TWRP but I'm guessing I will need it when the lollipop images come out for sprint.
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We probably will get lollipop via TWRP before ota. If not it won't take long to rip the required parts and package them for TWRP.
_Dennis_ said:
We probably will get lollipop via TWRP before ota. If not it won't take long to rip the required parts and package them for TWRP.
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Yeah no need for ota's
_Dennis_ said:
I think this is my recovery.IMG I saved from before I flashed TWRP. You should be able to dd it.
Forgot link
http://www.mediafire.com/download/n71ys6c8f9bnhb0/recovery.img
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Sweet. I forgot to save my stock img before bumping
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Have you tested your .img before sharing ?(not asking sarcastically btw) I would like to know so when I flash it I'll try To take ota with it rooted and my trusty "battle axe" mod. Fingers will be x'ed..lol. Thanks maing..
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Droid2drummer said:
Sweet. I forgot to save my stock img before bumping
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Have you tested your .img before sharing ?(not asking sarcastically btw) I would like to know so when I flash it I'll try To take ota with it rooted and my trusty "battle axe" mod. Fingers will be x'ed..lol. Thanks maing..
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I have not, I'm 95% sure it works though. Try it before you need it though just in case. Also you may still not be able to take an OTA as you will be rooted and modded.
_Dennis_ said:
I have not, I'm 95% sure it works though. Try it before you need it though just in case. Also you may still not be able to take an OTA as you will be rooted and modded.
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Thanks. No prob. And oh yes. I am all too aware of ota prerequisites. However. I have been lucky a time Or two. Flashtool is fun. Thanks brother. Don't know why I forgot .img save prior. Lol
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Droid2drummer said:
Sweet. I forgot to save my stock img before bumping
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Have you tested your .img before sharing ?(not asking sarcastically btw) I would like to know so when I flash it I'll try To take ota with it rooted and my trusty "battle axe" mod. Fingers will be x'ed..lol. Thanks maing..
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Droid2drummer said:
Thanks. No prob. And oh yes. I am all too aware of ota prerequisites. However. I have been lucky a time Or two. Flashtool is fun. Thanks brother. Don't know why I forgot .img save prior. Lol
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Don't take ota's ever! A Dev will make it flashable. Taking the ota can make bump not ever work again and only chainfires new su zip get root on L. Just put that stock recovery image in the trash.
thznutz87 said:
Don't take ota's ever! A Dev will make it flashable. Taking the ota can make bump not ever work again and only chainfires new su zip get root on L. Just put that stock recovery image in the trash.
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Thanks guys. Though I am aware of this I appreciate the warning.
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Hello fellow hackers
I have down graded from lollipop 5.0 to kitkat 4.4.2 and need help finding a hot spot root that will actually work.
Please help thanks
My baseband is NAB
Why not use i apps? Should work works for me on lollipop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2816159
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Try wifi tether app. Its only 2$. I use it and never got a message about using hotspot and having to pay. I did get one when i used the galaxy tools app. Im on sprint
kaos420 said:
Why not use i apps? Should work works for me on lollipop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2816159
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Kaos is right. I've been on LP since the notification hit my phone and rooted it the same hour then used this app and done. The only thing I want/need right now is a deodex ROM which should be out very soon.
shadowswittness said:
Try wifi tether app. Its only 2$. I use it and never got a message about using hotspot and having to pay. I did get one when i used the galaxy tools app. Im on sprint
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Do I get this app from play store? 4shared ? Or can I find it on xda?
daswahnsinn said:
Kaos is right. I've been on LP since the notification hit my phone and rooted it the same hour then used this app and done. The only thing I want/need right now is a deodex ROM which should be out very soon.
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There's ways if you know how. Been deoxed on oc5 few weeks now.
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Drsmit3 said:
Do I get this app from play store? 4shared ? Or can I find it on xda?
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Here's the link >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159
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There's ways if you know how. Been deoxed on oc5 few weeks now.
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I have played around with it and deodex the app, priv-app, and framework just never got around to doing the update script and stuff. I know you know about the oc5 base rom that's in the works but have you heard anything about a custom kernel?
Hello I have a sprint note 3 on OC5 5.0 and I want to get the free wifi tether. I wanted to know what are the options? Is the a base rom I can get that already has wifi tether for free?
Also I know this last question myabe strange but can u root and flash this phone without service? I dont have this phone turnd on currently I just got it as a gift and wanted to make sure I can root and get free wifi first. Any info and directions wiuld be great
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Hello I have a sprint note 3 on OC5 5.0 and I want to get the free wifi tether. I wanted to know what are the options? Is the a base rom I can get that already has wifi tether for free?
Also I know this last question myabe strange but can u root and flash this phone without service? I dont have this phone turnd on currently I just got it as a gift and wanted to make sure I can root and get free wifi first. Any info and directions wiuld be great
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You don't have to have service to root and device. However you to need service to use the data for the wifi tethering. I'm on the OTA OC5 and rooted with wifi tethering >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159 <<< This is a link that will turn on the tethering function.
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You don't have to have service to root and device. However you to need service to use the data for the wifi tethering. I'm on the OTA OC5 and rooted with wifi tethering >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159 <<< This is a link that will turn on the tethering function.
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How does the link turn it on there are 4 files on that page which one do I need to install
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How does the link turn it on there are 4 files on that page which one do I need to install
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You would have to root your device and then install the app in the first post of the link that has been posted. Please read the first page in it's entirety.
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You would have to root your device and then install the app in the first post of the link that has been posted. Please read the first page in it's entirety.
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So I have to do odin to root and do this, is this a one click style or use odin. Is there an installer video by anyone? i'm sorry I just don't understand fully. do I need to download the 3.1.8 because it says for AT&T and Tmobile, Any steps would be great thanks Daswahnsinn
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So I have to do odin to root and do this, is this a one click style or use odin. Is there an installer video by anyone? i'm sorry I just don't understand fully. do I need to download the 3.1.8 because it says for AT&T and Tmobile, Any steps would be great thanks Daswahnsinn
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You would use Odin to flash and custom recovery(TWRP or Phils') if you have not already done so. Then you would use the custom recovery to flash a SU(Super user/Root) zip file and you would have a rooted device.
You don't need to use the 3.18 version of the app but you misread, "AT&T and T-Mobile Hotspot testing live(use v3.1.8 and report any issues please)", the dev just wants feedback from users on those carriers.
How to Root >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474222
TWRP >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471564
Also read and read some more, nothing is worse when you don't know what you're doing but this is also a helpful community.
daswahnsinn said:
You would use Odin to flash and custom recovery(TWRP or Phils') if you have not already done so. Then you would use the custom recovery to flash a SU(Super user/Root) zip file and you would have a rooted device.
You don't need to use the 3.18 version of the app but you misread, "AT&T and T-Mobile Hotspot testing live(use v3.1.8 and report any issues please)", the dev just wants feedback from users on those carriers.
How to Root >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474222
TWRP >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471564
Also read and read some more, nothing is worse when you don't know what you're doing but this is also a helpful community.
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I have rooted my s3 and older device but just didnt understand it here. So I use odin to flash twrp.
Then I flash su ap to the phone without odin. Now my last question is the L link u gave me is that what I use to flash su or do I just download it from playstore
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Now I think I understand I use odin to flash root
then flash phone without odin a su apk
then I followed the L support link u gave me then ill be able to use the national ive hot spot right?
ok so I did everything u said but few problems, I am rooted however when I tried to cleanup supersu it just kept trying but never rebooting
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ok so I did everything u said but few problems, I am rooted however when I tried to cleanup supersu it just kept trying but never rebooting
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Alright I tried to clean the supersu but it just stayed trying to clean never did. So I just unistalled it and now my phone isn't loading all the way up, its throwing messeaged saying all this stuff isn't working like s note etc... any help please
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I have rooted my s3 and older device but just didnt understand it here. So I use odin to flash twrp.
Then I flash su ap to the phone without odin. Now my last question is the L link u gave me is that what I use to flash su or do I just download it from playstore
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Now I think I understand I use odin to flash root
then flash phone without odin a su apk
then I followed the L support link u gave me then ill be able to use the national ive hot spot right?
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No, I don't think you understand. You use Odin to flash a custom recovery to a Samsung device or a stock image, bootloader, etc. Then you use the custom recovery to flash a ROM that is rooted or flash a SU zip that has the binaries and or some other goodies for root. However, this does require you to read, a lot, since there are several different version and updates for this phone. The link that has been provided is a download for an app that you would install after you have root, but before you tried to do any of this you should have read and read some more until you understood what you were doing. From the post that you have been placing in this thread you have not read any of the links I have and others have provided and don't know what steps you were trying to do, so I not sure if I can help.
The best thing to do is to use odin and flash a stock tar, but you have to read, read, read. You need to know what firmware version you had before doing this, if not you can mess the phone up bad.
I use "WiFi Tether Router". It's in the app store and it works great for me.
I'm curious now that I have root on OF1 can I use flashfire to install a custom rom? I looked into it and flashfire says samsung write protection. Not sure if I should try to flash CM12.1 or not? I dont want to softbrick my device. I am still looking for a guide on using flashfire with the s4 verizon. Very lil info is available.
My other option is safestrap, but it appears from my below research & attempt the current 3.75 A03 version does not work for OF1. So without custom recovery there is no chance for CM12
See: http://www.themobimag.com/how-to-ins...ung-galaxy-s4/
update this almost works-> http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-ro...are-safestrap/
It does not work because of safestrap see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...8#post56030788
v 3.75 A03 wont work for us because safestrap can not load recovery once installed. Without safestrap we are stuck with touchwiz only roms. I am hoping either safestrap gets another update or we find another method to install custom recovery.
If anyone has any input or ideas please let me know. I have googles the hell out of this to get as far as I have.
Dont try to flash cm12, it won't work
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Dont try to flash cm12, it won't work
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Matt.. Will it just not flash or result in a softbrick? What can I flash with flashfire or odin now that I have root? A friend has a 1+1 and I love the CM12 features so really want to get CM12 on my S4. I am completely willing to be a gini pig cuz my phone has nothing on it. I just dont want to get stuck with no options to flash, bricked. I do know how to use odin to recover from a soft brick though.
madhits45 said:
Matt.. Will it just not flash or result in a softbrick? What can I flash with flashfire or odin now that I have root? A friend has a 1+1 and I love the CM12 features so really want to get CM12 on my S4. I am completely willing to be a gini pig cuz my phone has nothing on it. I just dont want to get stuck with no options to flash, bricked. I do know how to use odin to recover from a soft brick though.
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CM requires a custom recovery, which requires an unlocked bootloader which you will not have unless you are on MDK. It probably would result in a hard brick rather than a soft brick
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Dont try to flash cm12, it won't work
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Matthew M. said:
CM requires a custom recovery, which requires an unlocked bootloader which you will not have unless you are on MDK. It probably would result in a hard brick rather than a soft brick
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So looks like this is about my only option: http://galaxys4root.com/t-mobile-galaxy-s4-roms/dirty-unicorns-rom-for-galaxy-s4-android-5-1-1/
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So looks like this is about my only option: http://galaxys4root.com/t-mobile-galaxy-s4-roms/dirty-unicorns-rom-for-galaxy-s4-android-5-1-1/
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Unfortunately that requires a custom recovery as well...so no it would not work.
Matthew M. said:
Unfortunately that requires a custom recovery as well...so no it would not work.
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So flashfire cant get around the need for CW. ok what roms can I use? Flashfire is so new that very few people have used it, especially on the s4.
thanks in adance..
madhits45 said:
So flashfire cant get around the need for CW. ok what roms can I use? Flashfire is so new that very few people have used it, especially on the s4.
thanks in adance..
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Flashfire has actually been around for a year now, I used it a while back to update to NK4 and keep root. The roms I know of are stang5litre's and Albe96's, but I don't know if it works on OF1 or not as Ijust flashed it recently and hardbricked
Do NOT flash stang's OC1 rom on OF1
Just flashed Stang's OC1 rom on my freshly rooted OF1 S4, followed all the steps correctly and I guess it hard bricked my phone? How is that even possible?
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Just flashed Stang's OC1 rom on my freshly rooted OF1 S4, followed all the steps correctly and I guess it hard bricked my phone? How is that even possible?
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Same thing happened to me when I flashed Albe96's rom. I bought a download JIG hopefully it can fix it.
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Same thing happened to me when I flashed Albe96's rom. I bought a download JIG hopefully it can fix it.
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Damn; I have not been able to find a thread talking about this and of course I dont wanna brick mine.. So are these the only safe roms?
Stangs, albe s6 port, or stock deodex seem to be it. Are there any more?
Thanks
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Damn; I have not been able to find a thread talking about this and of course I dont wanna brick mine.. So are these the only safe roms?
Stangs, albe s6 port, or stock deodex seem to be it. Are there any more?
Thanks
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If I were you I would wait to see if anyone else could flash a ROM successfully on OF1 before taking a chance
madhits45 said:
Damn; I have not been able to find a thread talking about this and of course I dont wanna brick mine.. So are these the only safe roms?
Stangs, albe s6 port, or stock deodex seem to be it. Are there any more?
Thanks
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Sounds like @Matthew M. hard bricked his phone when he flashed "Albe95's S6 Rom Port" and @fischer12345 hard bricked their phone when they flashed @stang5litre's "stang5litre 5.0 edition" rom, so it sounds like NEITHER of those will work for folks on the OF1 bootloader.
I successfully flashed @muniz_ri's "I545_OF1_Stock_Rooted_Deodexed_ROM" earlier today (from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-update-to-i545of1-5-0-1-keeproot-t3182544 ) and I installed @arter97's Xposed (version: xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon_requestConcurrentGC.zip; from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463 NOTE: you have to use the "requestConcurrentGC.zip" version, regular version wouldn't flash). Both of those can be flashed with v.24 of @Chainfire's FlashFire Beta (from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433 ).
For now, I'd recommend flashing that rom, xposed, then using the Xposed installer to install @wanam's Wanam Xposed Lollipop (forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61142980&postcount=5296 ). There are SO MANY options to customize your device with just those three installs that you should be busy for awhile.
Maybe others can post other mod's that they've flashed/installed here as well?
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Sounds like @Matthew M. hard bricked his phone when he flashed "Albe95's S6 Rom Port" and @fischer12345 hard bricked their phone when they flashed @stang5litre's "stang5litre 5.0 edition" rom, so it sounds like NEITHER of those will work for folks on the OF1 bootloader.
I successfully flashed @muniz_ri's "I545_OF1_Stock_Rooted_Deodexed_ROM" earlier today (from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-update-to-i545of1-5-0-1-keeproot-t3182544 ) and I installed @arter97's Xposed (version: xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon_requestConcurrentGC.zip; from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463 NOTE: you have to use the "requestConcurrentGC.zip" version, regular version wouldn't flash). Both of those can be flashed with v.24 of @Chainfire's FlashFire Beta (from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433 ).
For now, I'd recommend flashing that rom, xposed, then using the Xposed installer to install @wanam's Wanam Xposed Lollipop (forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61142980&postcount=5296 ). There are SO MANY options to customize your device with just those three installs that you should be busy for awhile.
Maybe others can post other mod's that they've flashed/installed here as well?
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THANK YOU bkkzak... Very helpful post. Ill get started right away..
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Just flashed Stang's OC1 rom on my freshly rooted OF1 S4, followed all the steps correctly and I guess it hard bricked my phone? How is that even possible?
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No of1 instructions posted . Sorry man. Not sure what instructions you followed as I don't have any posted for OF1.
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THANK YOU bkkzak... Very helpful post. Ill get started right away..
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No problem! Glad to help
Matthew M. said:
Same thing happened to me when I flashed Albe96's rom. I bought a download JIG hopefully it can fix it.
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Well, looks like i am gonna need a new logic board.. But hopefully you can revive yours with the JIG. Could you tell me if it works or not?
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No of1 instructions posted . Sorry man. Not sure what instructions you followed as I don't have any posted for OF1.
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I read through the comments about people talking about OF1 roms. I thought since I was still on 5.0.1 that it was okay to flash it through FF. I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/stang5litre-ediition-5-0-t3132555, triple checked everything and flashed the files. When I was back on OC1 (non-MDK using FF), I did use the rom and it worked perfectly. However, I knew it was for OC1 but thought the rom was still compatible for OF1. When the phone prompted to reboot, I saw the blue led light flashing, but a black screen. When i attempted to get into download mode, the light stopped blinking and it was dead. And I was like, how in the world did this rom hard brick my phone? It's not like I flashed an international rom to my phone. Any thoughts?
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Well, looks like i am gonna need a new logic board.. But hopefully you can revive yours with the JIG. Could you tell me if it works or not?
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Yeah, I will edit this post in 2 days when the JIG arrives from amazon
The JIG did not work for me, not suprising since flashfire flashed a recovery.img when i did the install. Ill just have it JTAG'd
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Well, looks like i am gonna need a new logic board.. But hopefully you can revive yours with the JIG. Could you tell me if it works or not?
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I read through the comments about people talking about OF1 roms. I thought since I was still on 5.0.1 that it was okay to flash it through FF. I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/stang5litre-ediition-5-0-t3132555, triple checked everything and flashed the files. When I was back on OC1 (non-MDK using FF), I did use the rom and it worked perfectly. However, I knew it was for OC1 but thought the rom was still compatible for OF1. When the phone prompted to reboot, I saw the blue led light flashing, but a black screen. When i attempted to get into download mode, the light stopped blinking and it was dead. And I was like, how in the world did this rom hard brick my phone? It's not like I flashed an international rom to my phone. Any thoughts?
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That was the wrong set of instructions man if you look at the top it says before OC1 base. You flashed the update zip which caused your issues. You should have looked at the OC1 instructions for FF right underneath it. But I don't know if that will work either but I know it won't brick your device . @klabit87 is working on a fix. Hold please
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Need a rooted of1 user that is willing to make a back up in terminal so @klabit87 can make the fix to try. If your willing to help let me know please
the same goes for the albe rom.
No of1 instructions were posted the oc1 instructions flashed the oc1 firmware which bricked it.
If you hadn't flashed that you would have been ok.
I am very sure the rom would have booted fine if it hadn't been for the firmware zip.
the firmware zip updates the recovery.img so that's why you are not able to get into download mode either.