Hi, total noob to rooting phone here and need some help.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 model SHH-I337M. The lack of being able to read memory card as a hard drive and being stuck in MTP mode has lead me to want to root my phone. Also the ability to delete some bloatware is desired.
I read through some forums and came across one that has lead me to root my phone. Followed this forum as it seems to root the phone but keep it close to stock samsung ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
So I completed the CF root and think I was sucessful, Super SU was installed on my phone and then I installed Busy Box as I was under the impression this app was also needed. Seemed to work as my computer was then able to read my sd card when I choose Mass storage mode instead of MTP.
Since I am a total noob I don't really understand the process above but like I say, it seemed sucessful and there was no issues with the phone.
Later I opened the Super SU app and once I did that it said something about the Binary unit needed upgrading. It gave me to choices normal and some other method related to HTC phones that I don't remember. Not really understanding what was going on I chose normal and then proceeded to restart my phone after it was done.
Once my phone restarted 2 issues have appeared. Once the phone restarts a Bell push to Talk app starts up saying I am offline. This is not a big issue for me as this is one of the apps I wish to delete. The second thing that happens is a notification appears that the phone is uploading/downloading messages but nothing happens it just stays at 0% complete and doesn't go away. I clicked on the notification and the app is wssyncmlnps, from what I've found this is some sort of Samsung update app for KIES and OTA upgrades.
Just wondering if this is an issue, and how I might get this to go away. Everytime I restart the phone it does the same thing.
Thanks for any help, much appreciated.
Hello all,
A friend of mine has a galaxy note 2 from AT&T. I'm not clear as to what exactly he did but he says he had it unlocked and had custom firmware on his phone and the phone did an update on its own and locked up, but by looking up on the Internet all signs point to a soft brick. The phone only turns on and displays firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again. My dumb as volunteered to help him as I thought how hard could this be? Anyway Kies failed to help. Secondly I followed the instructions on here as far as downloading Odin, downloaded stock firmware, downloaded Samsung drivers. I plug it in a all appears good in Odin. Mp5 file checks OK and once it starts running there is even a progress bar on the phone showing its downloading but once it gets to the end it fails every time. The screen on the phone displays
Odin Mode
Product name sgh-I317
Current Binary Samsung official
Current status: custom
Knox warranty void: 1
RP SWREV: A3
SW REV: invalid magic string
Any help would be appreciate I've almost had it with attempting to help. He apparently didn't know what he was doing now I obviously don't know what I'm doing.
Thatguycurt said:
Hello all,
A friend of mine has a galaxy note 2 from AT&T. I'm not clear as to what exactly he did but he says he had it unlocked and had custom firmware on his phone and the phone did an update on its own and locked up, but by looking up on the Internet all signs point to a soft brick. The phone only turns on and displays firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again. My dumb as volunteered to help him as I thought how hard could this be? Anyway Kies failed to help. Secondly I followed the instructions on here as far as downloading Odin, downloaded stock firmware, downloaded Samsung drivers. I plug it in a all appears good in Odin. Mp5 file checks OK and once it starts running there is even a progress bar on the phone showing its downloading but once it gets to the end it fails every time. The screen on the phone displays
Odin Mode
Product name sgh-I317
Current Binary Samsung official
Current status: custom
Knox warranty void: 1
RP SWREV: A3
SW REV: invalid magic string
Any help would be appreciate I've almost had it with attempting to help. He apparently didn't know what he was doing now I obviously don't know what I'm doing.
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Sounds like you are trying to install a version of the firmware that is older than the one that was on there. What is the build version that you are trying? What step is it failing at in Odin? I'd recommend getting the newest version of 4.4.2 to avoid the risk of trying to downgrade.
Odin fails right at the end. I see a green progress bar on the phone as well as on my pc screen. I'm at work right now so I'm not too sure as to exactly what or where it fails. What firmware do you recommend I attempt to place on it? Thanks for your reply also, I appreciate it.
Thatguycurt said:
Odin fails right at the end. I see a green progress bar on the phone as well as on my pc screen. I'm at work right now so I'm not too sure as to exactly what or where it fails. What firmware do you recommend I attempt to place on it? Thanks for your reply also, I appreciate it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal.../rom-att-i317-ucucne5-mj4-stock-odex-t2802189
es0tericcha0s said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal.../rom-att-i317-ucucne5-mj4-stock-odex-t2802189
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Which one do I pick?
Ok...update....
After using Odin to put this firmware on AT&T UCUCNE5 i317 Stock ODIN Note 2 the phone actually rebooted when finished and seemed like everything was normal. However it shows Samsung Keyboard has unfortunately stopped working every ten to fifteen seconds and will not stop. I tried clearing data and cache of the Samsung keyboard app and that did not work. I tried factory and data reset of the phone as well as wipe partition cache and none of that worked. Any suggestions?? I couldn't do anything so I
managed to use a Bluetooth keyboard to go to play store and download new keyboard app but I'm using my google account for that and I personally don't want him having my account on his phone.
I apologize for all the troubles, I'm trying to help him out and didn't realize I was in over my head with no experience on this.
Thatguycurt said:
Ok...update....
After using Odin to put this firmware on AT&T UCUCNE5 i317 Stock ODIN Note 2 the phone actually rebooted when finished and seemed like everything was normal. However it shows Samsung Keyboard has unfortunately stopped working every ten to fifteen seconds and will not stop. I tried clearing data and cache of the Samsung keyboard app and that did not work. I tried factory and data reset of the phone as well as wipe partition cache and none of that worked. Any suggestions?? I couldn't do anything so I
managed to use a Bluetooth keyboard to go to play store and download new keyboard app but I'm using my google account for that and I personally don't want him having my account on his phone.
I apologize for all the troubles, I'm trying to help him out and didn't realize I was in over my head with no experience on this.
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You'll need to install a custom recovery, use that to wipe the system partition and data reset again then immediately reboot to Download Mode and reinstall the NE5 update.
You sir have been very helpful and I can't thank you enough. I was clueless coming into this thinking I could help my friend effortlessly but that was not the case. I've never had the intentions of rooting a phone or placing a custom mod on one but honestly now I'd like to try it lol!! With your help and this website I was able to fix his phone. I can't thank you guys enough. You're awesome!!!
Let's start by saying that I'm an idiot. An idiot without access to a PC. There we go, that's out of the way now. Alright, so I went online and used Towelroot to root my new (Verizon) Galaxy S3. (Rootchecker confirmed that I have root access) So, I decided to try to install a new ROM. Here are the steps I took:
-installed Rom Manager from google play
-downloaded a ROM for lollipop (5.0?)
-followed all setup prompts in rom manager
-pressed the buttons in the mod manager to install a rom from the SD card
So, here's my problem: The system shut down and tried to load recovery. An error message popped up saying that there is software that is unauthorized by verizon, and to take it to the nearest verizon store. I cannot do that because I have no money for repairs (as it is rooted), and my parents will absolutely KILL me if they find out that I screwed up my new phone. So far I have been able to start the phone by entering download mode and pressing 'cancel', but I cannot factory reset my phone at all because the error prevents me from entering recovery mode. I just want to have this thing reset.
Please give help in the terms you would use to help a 5 year old. I am a COMPLETE noob when it comes to techy stuff.
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Xenn2423 said:
Let's start by saying that I'm an idiot. An idiot without access to a PC. There we go, that's out of the way now. Alright, so I went online and used Towelroot to root my new (Verizon) Galaxy S3. (Rootchecker confirmed that I have root access) So, I decided to try to install a new ROM. Here are the steps I took:
-installed Rom Manager from google play
-downloaded a ROM for lollipop (5.0?)
-followed all setup prompts in rom manager
-pressed the buttons in the mod manager to install a rom from the SD card
So, here's my problem: The system shut down and tried to load recovery. An error message popped up saying that there is software that is unauthorized by verizon, and to take it to the nearest verizon store. I cannot do that because I have no money for repairs (as it is rooted), and my parents will absolutely KILL me if they find out that I screwed up my new phone. So far I have been able to start the phone by entering download mode and pressing 'cancel', but I cannot factory reset my phone at all because the error prevents me from entering recovery mode. I just want to have this thing reset.
Please give help in the terms you would use to help a 5 year old. I am a COMPLETE noob when it comes to techy stuff.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Free mobile app
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If you are able to enter download mode try to flash your phone via Odin.
ROM here: sammobile.com/firmwares/download/31550/I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_VZW.zip/
Youtube video: youtube.com/watch?v=_PSt8b5D2dM&t=320
Without PC you need MobileOdin.
First I advise to learn by reading the sticky-threads.
Then flash a modern TWRP-recovery.
At last choose a ROM, that meets your demands.
Don't skip step 1. By trial&error you potter a brick!
Please please please help!!! Lg G3 model sv985 running lollipop 5.1.1
So one day I wanted to connect my ps3 controller to my ps4. I found out how to do it but it requested my phone to be rooted. So after a couple of days trying to root my phone I finally found a solutions. I used the kind root method. After getting root access you are required to put your phone into recover mode. The problem I am having is when I go into recovery mode all I get is an error message stating "secure boot loading error 1003" then proceeds to go to a black screen with the notifications lights blinking red and blue. Then I have to take my battery out and reboot my phone that way. It starts up normal but twrp does the same process as do other rebooting apps. Today I got the update to install marshmallow 6.0 and it also needs to go into recovery mode. When I try to reboot the same black screen appears. I finally came to agreements with myself to just get rid of root and go back to kitkat then upload 6.0. My problem here is the program you need to download to switch back requires a password and user name. Which according to the steps, you just download a file then switch it to the program and shouldn't need a password or username anymore. Every time it fails. Sorry kinda spaced what it's called. (it's the program needed to downgrade sorry I forgot the name) I've been at this for about a month and now my phone won't even get notifications. The root totally messed it up. I wouldn't mind if I could get super su to work. Basically my question is, how can I get around the secure boot error 1003 to get into recovery mode. Even if I just take my root loses and uprgrade to 6.0. All I need is to reboot, it shouldn't be so hard. All the YouTube videos I have found are all in Spanish that get good reviews but I can't understand most of the conversations. Thank you to the XDA for everything you guys do. Your awesome!
Hello all...hoping to get some assistance with this thing. Long story short, debloated it due to horrid battery life and high heat. Everything was great until about a week ago when my settings app go renamed somehow. Tried fixing it but couldn't find the com.android.settings file with the correct signature for my phone (AT&T, US Model, unlocked, not rooted).
It's been working fine except no settings...so I backed up the usual stuff and had plans to do a factory reset this weekend. A few hours ago I picked it up and it went all wonky on me. Upon boot, it comes up to the lock screen and then the screen just starts turning on/off. I'm unable to bring up the passcode screen...but, am able to bring up the power menu by holding the power button. But, can't power down or get into safe mode that way. After about 5 seconds of doing this, it reboots. Rinse and repeat. Safe mode via buttons starts, but, does the same thing.
I am able to get into both recovery mode and download mode though. I can view logs/etc.
Normally, I'd just ***** and moan, then do the factory reset, However, I made one huge oversight when I backed up my data earlier this week and forgot to backup my notes. There's about a dozen of them, pages and pages long with all the medical details regarding my sons illness that I've been tracking for years. It's a nightmare dealing with different Dr's all the time so I've logged it all on the phone. Unfortunately, the best app I've found for it doesn't do cloud storage and keeps them saved as local txt files on the device.
Is there any hope I can somehow pull the files using recovery/download mode or utilize the logs to determine the errors and fix it enough to be able to get them? I'm fairly tech savvy and have ADB installed. I'm super ADD though and my head is just spinning trying to sort through all the possible posts regarding trying to do this...many being for older phones.
Absolute worst case, is there a legitimate service that would be able to do it?
Any help recovering my son's medical notes would be really really appreciated.
RiBBiTeDD said:
Hello all...hoping to get some assistance with this thing. Long story short, debloated it due to horrid battery life and high heat. Everything was great until about a week ago when my settings app go renamed somehow. Tried fixing it but couldn't find the com.android.settings file with the correct signature for my phone (AT&T, US Model, unlocked, not rooted).
It's been working fine except no settings...so I backed up the usual stuff and had plans to do a factory reset this weekend. A few hours ago I picked it up and it went all wonky on me. Upon boot, it comes up to the lock screen and then the screen just starts turning on/off. I'm unable to bring up the passcode screen...but, am able to bring up the power menu by holding the power button. But, can't power down or get into safe mode that way. After about 5 seconds of doing this, it reboots. Rinse and repeat. Safe mode via buttons starts, but, does the same thing.
I am able to get into both recovery mode and download mode though. I can view logs/etc.
Normally, I'd just ***** and moan, then do the factory reset, However, I made one huge oversight when I backed up my data earlier this week and forgot to backup my notes. There's about a dozen of them, pages and pages long with all the medical details regarding my sons illness that I've been tracking for years. It's a nightmare dealing with different Dr's all the time so I've logged it all on the phone. Unfortunately, the best app I've found for it doesn't do cloud storage and keeps them saved as local txt files on the device.
Is there any hope I can somehow pull the files using recovery/download mode or utilize the logs to determine the errors and fix it enough to be able to get them? I'm fairly tech savvy and have ADB installed. I'm super ADD though and my head is just spinning trying to sort through all the possible posts regarding trying to do this...many being for older phones.
Absolute worst case, is there a legitimate service that would be able to do it?
Any help recovering my son's medical notes would be really really appreciated.
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Man, i'm so sorry to hear that :/
Sience you have access to recovery, did you try to wipe only cache partition and hit repair apps(also in recovery)?
I'm also using debloated device and i dont have any problems with it
nocio said:
Man, i'm so sorry to hear that :/
Sience you have access to recovery, did you try to wipe only cache partition and hit repair apps(also in recovery)?
I'm also using debloated device and i dont have any problems with it
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Yeah...that's the first thing I tried after safe mode failed. :\
There's quite a few folks reporting similar issues since the last OTA update a couple weeks ago.
Usually I delay until I get a chance to restore then allow it...this one didn't even give me a chance. I was using my phone when it popped up. No option to remind me later. When I tried to exit it counted down from 10, rebooted and installed.
RiBBiTeDD said:
Yeah...that's the first thing I tried after safe mode failed. :\
There's quite a few folks reporting similar issues since the last OTA update a couple weeks ago.
Usually I delay until I get a chance to restore then allow it...this one didn't even give me a chance. I was using my phone when it popped up. No option to remind me later. When I tried to exit it counted down from 10, rebooted and installed.
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I have one idea, it may seem unusual but it may work.
Try to remove sim card and than boot device
nocio said:
I have one idea, it may seem unusual but it may work.
Try to remove sim card and than boot device
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Thanks for the idea. But, yeah, tried that to already...cleared cache and repaired apps afterwards too. Tried it with cable, tried a 2.0 cable too.
No dice.
The app repair works just fine and then it does the same thing when lock screen tries to appear.
RiBBiTeDD said:
Thanks for the idea. But, yeah, tried that to already...cleared cache and repaired apps afterwards too. Tried it with cable, tried a 2.0 cable too.
No dice.
The app repair works just fine and then it does the same thing when lock screen tries to appear.
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Only thing that came to my mind is to download latest firmware for your device than flash it via odin
EDIT: but be carefull with that. Odin have box to untick factory reset but i didnt do that a loooooooooong time so i dont know if something is changed
nocio said:
Only thing that came to my mind is to download latest firmware for your device than flash it via odin
EDIT: but be carefull with that. Odin have box to untick factory reset but i didnt do that a loooooooooong time so i dont know if something is changed
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Yeah, I figured that'd be my last shot at it... I've read the horror stories of tripping Knox even with factory firmware.
Was just really hoping there was some way to yank the stuff using recovery or download modes.
RiBBiTeDD said:
Yeah, I figured that'd be my last shot at it... I've read the horror stories of tripping Knox even with factory firmware.
Was just really hoping there was some way to yank the stuff using recovery or download modes.
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I think that you can't trip Knox only when you flash official firmware over unlocked bootloader and custom ROM, but I'm not so sure.
Last time I did that is when I had Samsung Galaxy S2 and flashing official firmware over official firmware and that didn't trip the Knox counter
Does flashing genuine firmware trip knox?
Hi It's been a while since I bothered flashing firmware so I am not upto date with how things work now. My questions are I am currently on 02s version of firmware and would like to go samsungs version so I can take part in things like the one...
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Here you can see that flashing official firmware over official firmware(i'm guessing that you are not rooted) won't trip knox counter
nocio said:
Does flashing genuine firmware trip knox?
Hi It's been a while since I bothered flashing firmware so I am not upto date with how things work now. My questions are I am currently on 02s version of firmware and would like to go samsungs version so I can take part in things like the one...
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Here you can see that flashing official firmware over official firmware(i'm guessing that you are not rooted) won't trip knox counter
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Awesome! Thank you!
I was able to get the files...for others in the same boat, here's a link to what worked for me:
Help finding correct firmware and installing for AT&T SM-G991U.
Hello all...I'm a fellow victim of the OTA updates screwing us debloaters currently stuck in a boot-loop. I'm trying to recover my the past several years text notes containing all the medical details for my son's illness. Details on that can be...
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