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Hopefully I posted this in the right forum, If not please move it!
Ok, So I updated my phone via Kies and got the official ICS update (Finally) for my AT&T Galaxy Note, Problem is, as expected... it unrooted my phone and I'd like it rooted again, I want to keep the new official stock ICS rom and just want it rooted again to delete all that garbage bloatware to keep my phone sharp, any help?
Do i just re-root it doing it the same way I did before?
Will it ruin my new ICS rom?
Can anyone link me to the files that will root my phone but keep the ICS Stock Rom?
I didnt have a single problem Rooting it the first time on ginerbread, but Im not sure what will happen with a different official rom installed. Just dont wanna have to reinstall ICS again or something, when I just spent about an hour setting it back to how I had everything, then remembered updating unrooted me.
Any advice or help is really appreciated!
Thanks!
Not really in right section more like a Q&A section.
However the devs need a little time to sort through all the code but these guys are smart and root will come soon and they will proudly announce it. Just enjoy for now.
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I just odined the cwm .tar and then flashed the superuser .zip (both can be found in the general section, just do a search) and I'm rooted on the official update.
and-on-ROIDS said:
I just odined the cwm .tar and then flashed the superuser .zip (both can be found in the general section, just do a search) and I'm rooted on the official update.
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What he said
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My links....look for gnote page...
ok so just do odin again liek i did before?
And I hope im not asking too much, but can anyone link me to the files I need directly? The last ones I used was from a source outside of XDA (xda was down for maintenance) and I think it gave me a virus on my computer and after doign a system restore today i dont wanna do that again lol. so if its not a problem can someone link me to the right files i need?
Thanks everyone!
Yes.
Now look one post above your last one.
To see the links Mr. Joe is referencing you need to be on a pc.
To install CWM you need to be on a pc.
To root you need a pc.
Mr.Joe would only post trusted links.
Dmac1984 said:
ok so just do odin again liek i did before?
And I hope im not asking too much, but can anyone link me to the files I need directly? The last ones I used was from a source outside of XDA (xda was down for maintenance) and I think it gave me a virus on my computer and after doign a system restore today i dont wanna do that again lol. so if its not a problem can someone link me to the right files i need?
Thanks everyone!
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All GNote links are xda links....but your phone, your call..as stated....see my links look for gnote page....as an RC....i would not steer someone wrong....
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I successfully updated my Note to ICS yesterday and want to root it again as well. I looked through the Note section in BigJoe's thread, but can't figure out exactly what files I need. I rooted it with Gingerbread without issue. I've looked through the unlocking/rooting section and the one thread that explains how to root specifically says that the method will NOT work with the official ICS update.
Sorry to sound so dense, but could someone link exactly which files I/we need to root the official ICS via Odin?
What you asked for is in the third post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28557820
ps that odin3 file doesnt work just gives a random script window then force closes
I want to post this thread to help those of you
who are new to android and to the Galaxy S4.
There are many videos on how to do kool things
to your S4, but most of them don't include the
Verizon version of those kool new things. If you
need help and you are relatively new, I ca listen
to your questions and help you out. Most of the
developers are too busy doing other things so we
can have kooler things for our devices, they don't
need another task to take upon their shoulders.
Thank you all developers for Giving us the great
power that comes with Android.
Don't take this the wrong way, but something about this post makes me hope that you'll only be pointing people in the direction of the proper guide, not trying to explain it.
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Thanks for the thread, i am new to android, just switched over from iphone (but i am actually very tech savvy). any idea how/if i can update to android 4.3 on touchwiz while while maintaining my root on the mdk version? i read an article saying you can force the 4.3 update to any s4
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just realized the article was for google play edition, but seeing that i am rooted, does it make a difference?
thecrunked said:
Thanks for the thread, i am new to android, just switched over from iphone (but i am actually very tech savvy). any idea how/if i can update to android 4.3 on touchwiz while while maintaining my root on the mdk version? i read an article saying you can force the 4.3 update to any s4
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just realized the article was for google play edition, but seeing that i am rooted, does it make a difference?
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All the 4.3 ports are aosp I believe. So no TW. theres a thread about them in the Q and A section.
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thecrunked said:
Thanks for the thread, i am new to android, just switched over from iphone (but i am actually not very tech savvy). any idea how/if i can update to android 4.3 on touchwiz while while maintaining my root on the mdk version? i read an article saying you can force the 4.3 update to any s4
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just realized the article was for google play edition, but seeing that i am rooted, does it make a difference?
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No. That's not how android works. It's not like an iPhone where all of the updates come from apple. Android updates don't come from Google unless you own a Nexus device or a GE device. They usually come from the OEM and carrier. And it's not universal. You can't apply an update from another carrier on your device. The only thing you could do at this point is to install a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM. I think there are a few ROMs in development that have a 4.3 base, but that's it. Also, you can't maintain the MDK version and also update to 4.3. They're two completely different versions with many of the components being different, including the bootloader and recovery.
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mateopase said:
No. That's not how android works. It's not like an iPhone where all of the updates come from apple. Android updates don't come from Google unless you own a Nexus device or a GE device. They usually come from the OEM and carrier. And it's not universal.
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HTC and Samsung handle the updates for their Google Play edition device.
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Well , i think i posted this on the verizon GS4 forum... which i have quite of bit of knowlege... if you are already advanced in rooting ROMs and etc.... this is not for you... im trying to help those with little knowledge the best i can... thats all
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There are no touch wiz android 4.3 yet.... your best bet is staying on mdk.... because any update that verizon pushes out will lock the loki hack and brake root.... check out the post on the list of ROMs the GS4 has. If you don't like any of the ROMs you'll have to wait for a prerooted Android 4.3for Galaxy S4 to come out.
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And yes... if i don't know something... of course ill point to the direction that is needed.... i dont know everything.
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thepianoman77 said:
And yes... if i don't know something... of course ill point to the direction that is needed.... i dont know everything.
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Thanks for your willingness to help out folks newer to Android.
thanks for the info. my gs4 is rooted on mdk with goomanager's recovery. i have been happy with touchwiz so far, so i haven't flashed any other roms yet. i disabled the OTA update with titanium backup but i am a little curious about the VRUAME7 update. what exactly is the deal with that, you can root but not use a custom recovery (so your stuck on touchwiz) or can i get a rooted version of it and have recovery too while enjoying whatever the new updates are.
I have one question for everyone. Depending on the answers I get, the if it aint broke dont fix it rule will apply. So here it goes. (fingers crossed)
I was on Beans MDK Rom with stock kernel and decided to try Darkslide Rom. My phone didnt like the that rom so I flashed back to Beans using my nandroid backup using TWRP. Everything is working fine with no issues at all. Here is where my question comes. I looked at my baseband and it show ME7. Why? My backup should have put me on MDK...right? How I get baseband back to MDK? Anyone have suggestions?
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thecrunked said:
thanks for the info. my gs4 is rooted on mdk with goomanager's recovery. i have been happy with touchwiz so far, so i haven't flashed any other roms yet. i disabled the OTA update with titanium backup but i am a little curious about the VRUAME7 update. what exactly is the deal with that, you can root but not use a custom recovery (so your stuck on touchwiz) or can i get a rooted version of it and have recovery too while enjoying whatever the new updates are.
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If you have a device that wasn't officially updated to ME7 then you can flash any of the ME7 roms in the dev section. You'll enjoy the new features such as apps2sd and you can flash the ME7 modem separately (Darkslide flashes it for you).
GameChanger said:
I have one question for everyone. Depending on the answers I get, the if it aint broke dont fix it rule will apply. So here it goes. (fingers crossed)
I was on Beans MDK Rom with stock kernel and decided to try Darkslide Rom. My phone didnt like the that rom so I flashed back to Beans using my nandroid backup using TWRP. Everything is working fine with no issues at all. Here is where my question comes. I looked at my baseband and it show ME7. Why? My backup should have put me on MDK...right? How I get baseband back to MDK? Anyone have suggestions?
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The baseband refers to the modem which isn't changed by flashing most roms or restoring nandroids. However, since Darkslide flashes it alongside the rom (only rom that does this) that is why your baseband changed to ME7. You can get back the MDK modem in a few threads but there is an easy one to find in the second post of the BoneStock rom.
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il buono said:
If you have a device that wasn't officially updated to ME7 then you can flash any of the ME7 roms in the dev section. You'll enjoy the new features such as apps2sd and you can flash the ME7 modem separately (Darkslide flashes it for you).
The baseband refers to the modem which isn't changed by flashing most roms or restoring nandroids. However, since Darkslide flashes it alongside the rom (only rom that does this) that is why your baseband changed to ME7. You can get back the MDK modem in a few threads but there is an easy one to find in the second post of the BoneStock rom.
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I am back on MDK again. I searched everywhere for an answer. Thanks il buono
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There is one ROM that someone created that is pre rooted... i forgot where i saw it... but yes... its only a Rom so you would be able to go back to whatever Rom you backed up... that being CM10 or stock...
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GameChanger said:
I am back on MDK again. I searched everywhere for an answer. Thanks il buono
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Im glad you you found the answer you were looking for.=]
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How do I tell which build the phone is at the store
Hi,
I'm new to android and all internet phones.
I'm using a relic right now Motorola e815 with just the phone (text blocked) and I need to get a GS4 for Verizon. I modified my e815 7 years ago, so I could put ringtones on it from the card, but the state of the art (SOTA) curve seems a bit steep with never having used an android phone.
I would like to get the GS4 root it and put custom ROMs on it. From what I read currently, I think this can be done only on the expensive developer phones, or pre ME7 builds.
My questions are:
How do I tell which build the phone has at the store so I can tell if they are selling ME7 or not? Another thread from today said the stock 16gb phones at the store a few days ago when he got his were all pre ME7. Another thread on another board said try asking for the least popular color. OK, but how do I quickly check what the build version is. Yes I've UTFSE, but I must not be calling something by the correct name in the search engine.
Also how do I make sure the CSA does not update the phone and that there is no automatic update before I get home and turn it off? I don't want to find a phone I can root and ROM, but have some idiot screw it up for me by doing the OTA or it happening on my way home from the store. Also if I go to get an app from ? (titanium backup) to turn off autoupdate, do I risk it automatically updating before I can get the chance to root it?
Thank you very much for any help your suggestion you have to offer me and anyone else reading this.
minionhunter said:
Hi,
I'm new to android and all internet phones.
I'm using a relic right now Motorola e815 with just the phone (text blocked) and I need to get a GS4 for Verizon. I modified my e815 7 years ago, so I could put ringtones on it from the card, but the state of the art (SOTA) curve seems a bit steep with never having used an android phone.
I would like to get the GS4 root it and put custom ROMs on it. From what I read currently, I think this can be done only on the expensive developer phones, or pre ME7 builds.
My questions are:
How do I tell which build the phone has at the store so I can tell if they are selling ME7 or not? Another thread from today said the stock 16gb phones at the store a few days ago when he got his were all pre ME7. Another thread on another board said try asking for the least popular color. OK, but how do I quickly check what the build version is. Yes I've UTFSE, but I must not be calling something by the correct name in the search engine.
Also how do I make sure the CSA does not update the phone and that there is no automatic update before I get home and turn it off? I don't want to find a phone I can root and ROM, but have some idiot screw it up for me by doing the OTA or it happening on my way home from the store. Also if I go to get an app from ? (titanium backup) to turn off autoupdate, do I risk it automatically updating before I can get the chance to root it?
Thank you very much for any help your suggestion you have to offer me and anyone else reading this.
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I can answer SOME of your question... I believe that there is really no way to know if the phone has the me7 update on it without turning it on to check... I'm sorry.... I got my phone around the same time the new update was coming out. You can always ask the store assistant to try to set up the phone while you're in the store, that way you can quickly set it up... then go to settings/more/about phone/build number to check if the last three characters are me7 or not...... Although it would be hard to find a way out of that if you find out it has the me7 update.......
If you know for sure that the phone does not have me7 on it for sure..... turn all data off ... wi-fi, moble network... etc.... and download Titanium Backup apk to your computer..... from there you can transfer it to an sd card or USB it to your phone and install it manually....... BUT... for the app to work you have to be already rooted.... so before you buy the phone you need to watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm3jw3hft1g and follow all instructions for the downloads... You dont nee a network connection to root.... DO NOT TURN YOUR DATA/WI-FI CONNECTION UNTIL YOU FOLLOW ALL I'M TELLING YOU..... once you are rooted SUCCESSFULLY..... run titanium backup find "SDM 1.0" click on it and freeze it!... this will make it so Titanium Backup will Deny the process that pushes the updates.... ater THE APP HAS BEEN FROZEN. You can turn the data back on.... Having done this... you are now able to install the Loki hack and flash ROMs... instructions for Loki hack= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc_Mh_nNPPw ...... if you have any more questions... PLEASE ASK.... Good Luck. so review...................... ALSO if you need very extremely thorough instructions on how to use Titanium backup see this video. "" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZEa10WtFng
1. Find GS4 without me7
2. Turn off all data
3. Root GS4
4. Download Titanium Backup.apk to PC
5.Transfer apk to phone storage
6. Install Titanium Backup manually on GS4
7. Find "SDM 1.0" and Freeze it
8. You are now safe from me7 update
9. Turn data back on if wished
10. Loki hack bootloader
11. GO CRAZY!!!
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BTW to anyone reading this.... how do you add a link to a word... you know... like when people say.... click here.... and then the word "here" has a ling in it... ??
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Thank you very much, that is excellent!!!
I'll let you know how it goes.
thepianoman77 said:
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BTW to anyone reading this.... how do you add a link to a word... you know... like when people say.... click here.... and then the word "here" has a ling in it... ??
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type something like this:
Click (URL=www.google.com]This[/URL] Link
except put in a [ instead of ( infront on where i initially typed URL
What's up everybody!
Have a bone stock brand new Galaxy SII (Original one just ran into a... catastrophic failure you could say, so this is the backup).
It is an AT&T 2.3.6 KK6 phone
Now to resolve this and overhaul it, here's my game plan. Would appreciate it if someone in the know could step in and tell me if it looks solid or if I'm doing something terribly wrong. I am actually planning to run a similar kernel/ROM setup as creepyncrawly's (AJK 4.9 MicSwap + SHOstock3 v4.0) so perhaps he could throw me a few pointers if I'm off somewhere. For the record, I have searched extensively, it's just a lot of information to take in all at one time.
First, I will be rooting it using this method by creepyncrawly, using the supplied instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18859438&postcount=199
If everything goes according to how I think it's supposed to be, I will then have a rooted stock firmware.
From there, I should flash the new kernel first by copying it over to the phone's SD card and flashing it through CWM (This is me assuming the above rooting method gives me access to CWM. I don't really know to be honest )
From there, I have the rooted stock firmware + AJK 4.9 kernel.
Then everything should be okay and in place to flash in the SHOstock3 v4.0 ROM, right?
My biggest problem right this moment is that it appears ajnewkirk has deleted his kernel repository for the most part on his Android developer download page. Files show as not found, anyone know where I can find a mirror to the version WITH the MicSwap? I saw one posted at the end of his thread for one WITHOUT but not one with. Any help on that front would be greatly appreciated as well. Thank you!
Looks like I found an error with my gameplan already
Seems I was looking at the wrong link for creepyncrawyls root method. It didn't say Not for KK6 above that method like the first two in the rooting thread (Hopefully you know which one I mean) so I just assumed it would work. More searching has found that THIS is probably the best method to use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
Luckily, this one downloaded a lot quicker than the last one, and as of writing this sentence it has just finished. Will report back with results.
EDIT: Flashed the .tar file in ODIN, everything seems to have gone smoothly. Maybe too smoothly. I can't tell if I am rooted or not... lol.
Kernel shows the same, version is the same, etc. Awkward...
OK. This was 9 hours ago. You may be finished already. Anyway...
1) There is an easy root method that did not exist at the time those guides were written, which should work with any version of the stock firmware including UCKK6 called Framaroot. It's an apk that you install then root from the phone.
2) In the guide method: there is no CWM in the stock kernel, so after you root, you install a custom kernel that contains CWM recovery. The best way it with Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro.
Let us know how you are coming and if you still need help.
creepyncrawly said:
OK. This was 9 hours ago. You may be finished already. Anyway...
1) There is an easy root method that did not exist at the time those guides were written, which should work with any version of the stock firmware including UCKK6 called Framaroot. It's an apk that you install then root from the phone.
2) In the guide method: there is no CWM in the stock kernel, so after you root, you install a custom kernel that contains CWM recovery. The best way it with Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro.
Let us know how you are coming and if you still need help.
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Damn, that Framaroot method would have been pretty helpful to know sooner lol. It's all good though, I did get it figured out last night, just forgot to update the thread.
I ended up using the 1Click Odin rooting method that I had originally posted about (thank you for that by the way) to roll the Android version back to 2.3.4 and change the firmware from KK6 to UCKH7. From there, I just used mobile Odin to quickly flash Entropy's Daily Driver gingerbread kernel so I could use CWM. After that, I installed SHOstock3 v4.0 and was on the home stretch. I managed to find a mirror of AJK 4.9 with MicSwap in an attachment on another thread on here (ajnewkirk didn't respond to my PM) and after transferring that to the phone's internal SD root, I booted into CWM and flashed the kernel and been good to go.
Freakin loving this, SOOO much better than what I had before. I actually rooted my S2 almost a year ago (See join date lol) but it was with Entropy's DD kernel and a gingerbread software that emulated the Nexus. I freakin hated it, but didn't want to go through the hassle of trying to figure out how to swap it again (and slightly laziness I admit). Phone recently met an.... untimely demise you could say.... and I pulled out the brand new backup. The SHOstock Jelly Bean is a HUGE improvement, feels like going from a Pinto to a Lambo. I can see why you chose to run this combination on your phone, I have no regrets
Glad you got it sorted.
By the way, I don't understand your problem finding AJK 4.9. The download link for all three versions of the 4.9 kernel are in the OP of the kernel thread in the development forum.
creepyncrawly said:
Glad you got it sorted.
By the way, I don't understand your problem finding AJK 4.9. The download link for all three versions of the 4.9 kernel are in the OP of the kernel thread in the development forum.
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I knew where the files were but the links have been dead for at least 2 days (First I checked on them). They are currently still dead when I click them.
I tried to PM ajnewkirk to ask why that may be gone or if he possibly had a mirror for it but he never replied, so I had to do some searching around playing with terms in Google to find a recent post that had it attached.
SnIp3z said:
I knew where the files were but the links have been dead for at least 2 days (First I checked on them). They are currently still dead when I click them.
I tried to PM ajnewkirk to ask why that may be gone or if he possibly had a mirror for it but he never replied, so I had to do some searching around playing with terms in Google to find a recent post that had it attached.
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I've had that happen before as well due to the file host being down. Sounds like you found an alternate link but if you still need it let me know and I'll PM a Drive link or something.
Hi friends,
Specs:
SCH-I545
Android 4.2.2
Baseband: I545VRUAMDK
Build Number: JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK
Rooted
I have a (what seems to be rare) rooted, stock ROM MDK Galaxy S4 running 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean?). Is there a way to update to Kit Kat (and keep root and my MDK status) so I can play with some of the ROMs I see? I know there are ROMs that apply a Kit Kat update (Hyperdrive RLS16 for ex) and I've tried flashing that, but I can't get any other ROMs to stick after that (Like CyanogenMod Nightlies... can't get that to take. What am I doing wrong??), and sadly there's some little glitches in Hyperdrive that are frustrating to me, so sticking with it is not something I want to do at this point.
I feel like I might get burned for asking this but I'm trying to approach this as methodically as possible and I can't seem to find, even with a good amount of searching through the Verizon G S4 forums, a straightforward explanation of how to do this, or if it's even possible. Am I approaching this in the wrong way or asking the wrong questions?? If so, can someone offer a simple explanation of why what I'm asking is not possible, or (more preferably) how I can approach it another way to get my Android Version updated but not lose root or the versatility that comes with managing to maintain my MDK status?
Thank you all for your help!
I'm not too familiar with aosp roms, but hyperdrive was my daily driver before moving on to the note 4. I last updated to hyperdrive rls 18.1 and it had been good to me. Rls 19 is having mixed reviews and never updated my phone to that version because if some minor glitches. I strongly recommend Rls 18.1. I had no issues with my mdk gs4.
onearmsysiphus said:
Hi friends,
Specs:
SCH-I545
Android 4.2.2
Baseband: I545VRUAMDK
Build Number: JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK
Rooted
I have a (what seems to be rare) rooted, stock ROM MDK Galaxy S4 running 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean?). Is there a way to update to Kit Kat (and keep root and my MDK status) so I can play with some of the ROMs I see? I know there are ROMs that apply a Kit Kat update (Hyperdrive RLS16 for ex) and I've tried flashing that, but I can't get any other ROMs to stick after that (Like CyanogenMod Nightlies... can't get that to take. What am I doing wrong??), and sadly there's some little glitches in Hyperdrive that are frustrating to me, so sticking with it is not something I want to do at this point.
I feel like I might get burned for asking this but I'm trying to approach this as methodically as possible and I can't seem to find, even with a good amount of searching through the Verizon G S4 forums, a straightforward explanation of how to do this, or if it's even possible. Am I approaching this in the wrong way or asking the wrong questions?? If so, can someone offer a simple explanation of why what I'm asking is not possible, or (more preferably) how I can approach it another way to get my Android Version updated but not lose root or the versatility that comes with managing to maintain my MDK status?
Thank you all for your help!
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What recovery are you using? Clockwork or TWRP? What do you mean by the ROM isn't sticking? Are you getting stuck on a boot screen?
I'm using TWRP and flashed the Google Play Edition ROM which is on 4.4.4 Kitkat with root, I'm still on an MDK bootloader also.
OK, I'll keep that in mind, and thanks for the recommendation.
Any other thoughts on my questions about updating to 4.4.2?
To SkrillaKev - I'm using TWRP. I mean that after I flash Hyperdrive, I'm unable to get any other ROM to flash. It will fail in recovery (Eclipse) or will get stuck on the load screen (as with CynogenMod Nightlies)
I guess an easier question is - Can I flash any custom ROM that is made for 4.4.4 when I'm running 4.2.2??
I'll give the Google Edition ROM a go.
scrillakev said:
What recovery are you using? Clockwork or TWRP? What do you mean by the ROM isn't sticking? Are you getting stuck on a boot screen?
I'm using TWRP and flashed the Google Play Edition ROM which is on 4.4.4 Kitkat with root, I'm still on an MDK bootloader also.
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Welp.... I wiped system/cache/dalvik and tried flashing Google Play Edition. got a yellow triangle and the message about having software not approved by Verizon and please report to the nearest Verizon store for bar-code tattooing and sterilization lol
Then I re-wiped sytem/cache/dalvik and tried flashing EclipseTW-S4-v4.0.2-KitKatNC5. Now I'm stuck on a boot screen...
At least when I screw something up I screw it up REALLY good.
onearmsysiphus said:
Welp.... I wiped system/cache/dalvik and tried flashing Google Play Edition. got a yellow triangle and the message about having software not approved by Verizon and please report to the nearest Verizon store for bar-code tattooing and sterilization lol
Then I re-wiped sytem/cache/dalvik and tried flashing EclipseTW-S4-v4.0.2-KitKatNC5. Now I'm stuck on a boot screen...
At least when I screw something up I screw it up REALLY good.
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You got the yellow triangle and message because you have to flash the Loki zip after flashing the ROM . ...here ya go https://www.dropbox.com/s/3m3wclsx6ryynhg/loki-doki.zip?dl=0
heath2805 said:
You got the yellow triangle and message because you have to flash the Loki zip after flashing the ROM . ...here ya go https://www.dropbox.com/s/3m3wclsx6ryynhg/loki-doki.zip?dl=0
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Many thanks!! I knew I was missing something but didn't have time to get back to that thread before I left work for the day. I'll give that a shot right meow
onearmsysiphus said:
Many thanks!! I knew I was missing something but didn't have time to get back to that thread before I left work for the day. I'll give that a shot right meow
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No prob... Also I'd let it sit after flashing. You may have to select the correct APN: "Verizon Internet " and change mobile network to "LTE/ CDMA" and reboot. Should stick after that.
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Just realized this is in the development section lol This thread will probably get moved to Q&A
onearmsysiphus said:
Many thanks!! I knew I was missing something but didn't have time to get back to that thread before I left work for the day. I'll give that a shot right meow
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Keep MDK!!!! After you flash a ROM. If it gets hung up on boot, hold volume up, home key and power key until the phone resets. Then let it boot up. Don't know why it happens but I have the same problem from time to time and rebooting seems to fix it. I've been using eclipse for 4or5 months now. It's pretty sick
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heath2805 said:
No prob... Also I'd let it sit after flashing. You may have to select the correct APN: "Verizon Internet " and change mobile network to "LTE/ CDMA" and reboot. Should stick after that.
Did that and it seems to be holding steady. Thanks for the tip there.
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Ooops!! Well, hopefully it'll help someone else with noob problems like me.
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Keep MDK!!!! After you flash a ROM. If it gets hung up on boot, hold volume up, home key and power key until the phone resets. Then let it boot up. Don't know why it happens but I have the same problem from time to time and rebooting seems to fix it. I've been using eclipse for 4or5 months now. It's pretty sick
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Oh yes most definitely gonna keep MDK. It's magic lol
onearmsysiphus said:
Ooops!! Well, hopefully it'll help someone else with noob problems like me.
Oh yes most definitely gonna keep MDK. It's magic lol
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Its also worth about $100 dollars more according to what they are selling for on swappa.
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Shaftamle said:
Keep MDK!!!! After you flash a ROM. If it gets hung up on boot, hold volume up, home key and power key until the phone resets. Then let it boot up. Don't know why it happens but I have the same problem from time to time and rebooting seems to fix it. I've been using eclipse for 4or5 months now. It's pretty sick
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you just have to make sure you have. Loki enabled recovery and you can pretty much flash anything here most of the roms have an MDKprocedure and all the information is still here for the old bootloader it is just not as common so you will have to look and older discussions as in not the first page there are several pages to each one of these sections if you look at the you can read through all the pages..the threads are organized in the latest they have been posted in so all your information is going to be considered old school until you get educated and then you just pop right into the current roms..I still have an s4 MKD 32...I gave to my significant because I refused to send it in on a trade and for my m8 upgrade on edge...btw I prefer phil recovery latest edition go to the phil thread and read toward the end and you'll find a link to his current inside the recovery in settings you can toggle Loki. Just leave it on.then it is just like any other unlocked phone.....and never flashed anything into this phone using ODIN unless its MDK ...or the latest radios... make sure you do your homework on whatever you are going to flash and Odin because it very well could contain a later bootloader and completely screw you. and the great thing is that we and other like us on MDK are the only ones that get to play with anything in the original development section....and in case you didn't know safestrap is for locked bootloaders not uswell technically we are still locked but Loki is the key. And that key only works on MDK bootloader.....and I'm sorry but I used hyperdrive before and the old lady that is now on the latest more than likely your problems with hyperdrive stem from not having flash the kernel properly in the proper recovery and not having the latest radios flashed to your device.
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onearmsysiphus said:
Hi friends,
Specs:
SCH-I545
Android 4.2.2
Baseband: I545VRUAMDK
Build Number: JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK
Rooted
I have a (what seems to be rare) rooted, stock ROM MDK Galaxy S4 running 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean?). Is there a way to update to Kit Kat (and keep root and my MDK status) so I can play with some of the ROMs I see? I know there are ROMs that apply a Kit Kat update (Hyperdrive RLS16 for ex) and I've tried flashing that, but I can't get any other ROMs to stick after that (Like CyanogenMod Nightlies... can't get that to take. What am I doing wrong??), and sadly there's some little glitches in Hyperdrive that are frustrating to me, so sticking with it is not something I want to do at this point.
I feel like I might get burned for asking this but I'm trying to approach this as methodically as possible and I can't seem to find, even with a good amount of searching through the Verizon G S4 forums, a straightforward explanation of how to do this, or if it's even possible. Am I approaching this in the wrong way or asking the wrong questions?? If so, can someone offer a simple explanation of why what I'm asking is not possible, or (more preferably) how I can approach it another way to get my Android Version updated but not lose root or the versatility that comes with managing to maintain my MDK status?
Thank you all for your help!
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I have two suggestions:
First, make sure you flash the loki-doki.zip RIGHT AFTER you flash a new ROM in your zip queue, just like what was suggested previously.
Second, in case anything goes wrong, you should always have a current NANDROID backup first and this emergency wipe TAR on hand for Odin. There have been 4 separate times, in the span of about a week, that I gave myself the unauthorized software screen, and had to do this. So I would emergency wipe back to stock MDK, re-root, use Rashr to flash TWRP 2.7.1.0, and then I'd restore my NANDROID backup from my sd card. Rashr only works for flashing TWRP because only TWRP in that app is already Loki'd.
I'm still using RSL7 and it works great with no glitches I tried the newest one rsl20 and hated its look and didnt like any off the new features so i went back to RSL7, if you have not tried it you may want to, it is very different from RSL20 and imo way better.
i could use 3 testers to try the root method created on the t-mo note 7. just adjusted for at&t - as i don't have at&t i can't test it so i need some help from you guys.
i am currently uploading the files but first 3 to pm me i will send links and full guide to so you can test it as soon as the uploads are done. if it works. i'll post guide for you guys to enjoy.
OvrDrive glad you are helping out. I still have my tmobile note 4 cause I returned my att note 7. Due to the recall. Once I get my replacement I will try the root method. Thank you.
np bud. nice to see you over here. to bad your not on t-mo though.
anyway i have the testers i need and they are currently doing what testers do
as soon as i have been informed as to this working as intended i will post it.
What's the difference in this method and current root method?
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What's the difference in this method and current root method?
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when i manage to get this working for you guys. you will be running full stock AT&T firmware with root, instead of AT&T modem and so on with sprint system partition(sprint apks) and the sprint database.. basically you will be on complete at&t instead of a frankenstien mix firmware
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when i manage to get this working for you guys. you will be running full stock AT&T firmware with root, instead of AT&T modem and so on with sprint system partition(sprint apks) and the sprint database.. basically you will be on complete at&t instead of a frankenstien mix firmware
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Nice. I was wondering when some development was gonna start haha.
I still have mine but not that to familiar with rooting since my last device was the att htc onex and that was with one click root.
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I have been spoiled with the nexus root toolkit, but if the instructions are clear, I can test tomorrow night. I'll have my daughter until then.
If you need a tester, I could test as I still have my Att note 7 yet. I'm glad your trying to get a att stock rom root method as that I can't get my gear s or gear s 2 to work with the sprint plus att mixed together method. If you want to shoot me a pm with directions and files, I can try whatever you got cookin(lol). I'll be home from Vacation from Wildwood Thursday morning. I didn't bring my laptop with.
If we get root, we all need to donate for the awesome hard work. I'll be first in line!
ok all. i need a tester who is available to test this right now. and has telegram so i don't have to pm constantly and wait on an answer.
ok. apparently no one wants this or cares. np doesn't matter to me either way. have fun guys
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