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[Q] Tmobile update on stock rooted rom

Can I let the Tmobile Update download and flash if I am rooted on the stock ROM and have Clockwork recovery? I would use ota root keeper to disable root also before the update.
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When it is rooted even if you try to use the OTA update it won't let you, while rooted, you could alternatively flash the update via ODIN w/ root support. Or try some of the sweet ROMs available , the reason I switched to a custom ROM because I was going to have to erase my phone anyway if I wanted to update, so I thought why not just try a custom ROM?
I use LiquidSmoothRC7, but if you want a more stock feel with touchwiz you can try Wicked, Wicked stays true to the "official stock ROMs" and just adds roots and tweaks the ROM to make it as stable as possible

If you are rooted, with a custom recovery, there is absolutely no reason for you to be playing around with Odin or OTAs... your updates are available in the development section

cobraboy85 said:
If you are rooted, with a custom recovery, there is absolutely no reason for you to be playing around with Odin or OTAs... your updates are available in the development section
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OR you could listen to this dude

cobraboy85 said:
If you are rooted, with a custom recovery, there is absolutely no reason for you to be playing around with Odin or OTAs... your updates are available in the development section
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Actually there is. There are 10 partitions rewritten with the Odin and OTA update. Only 5 get rewritten if you flash via custom recovery, so you don't get the full update.
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zul8er said:
Can I let the Tmobile Update download and flash if I am rooted on the stock ROM and have Clockwork recovery? I would use ota root keeper to disable root also before the update.
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go to doc's thread, flash his firmware update, reboot, then flash whatever JB ROM you desire. there is absolutely no need to ODIN your phone with the OTA fw, resetting your device completely. you just need to make sure you flash the latest firmware first before you flash a ROM that is based off the latest OTA

cobraboy85 said:
go to doc's thread, flash his firmware update, reboot, then flash whatever JB ROM you desire. there is absolutely no need to ODIN your phone with the OTA fw, resetting your device completely. you just need to make sure you flash the latest firmware first before you flash a ROM that is based off the latest OTA
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I stayed on 4.0.4 with the base of UVLH2 and just clean installed JB roms so should I update the base? Or is it already updated?
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Towle said:
Actually there is. There are 10 partitions rewritten with the Odin and OTA update. Only 5 get rewritten if you flash via custom recovery, so you don't get the full update.
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Some of those 10 partitions that are getting rewritten are... for one, your recovery... so that makes 9 actually...
My point is, and I'm not trying to be argumentative in any way, merely objective, is that unless it is reformatting the ext4 partition to new file structure (for example) there should be no need to do this. I suppose I would ask somebody to define in depth "rewritten" and how exactly this is being done and why. Every single update we have had since the release of this device I have not once updated my own device with odin merely to put it back to stock. And I have run into zero issues. Seems like a waste of time to me unless there is something highly critical being restructured entirely. In the end, its all the same disk, and disk size for any given partition.
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neim81094 said:
I stayed on 4.0.4 with the base of UVLH2 and just clean installed JB roms so should I update the base? Or is it already updated?
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If you are on LH2, with that same baseband, I would go ahead and update your baseband via docs packaged update in his thread, and just reboot, then move on to the jelly bean updates. Do a factory reset through recovery before you flash the JB ROM tho since you are coming from a completely different version of android.

zul8er said:
Can I let the Tmobile Update download and flash if I am rooted on the stock ROM and have Clockwork recovery? I would use ota root keeper to disable root also before the update.
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If you want to avoid all the weird miscellaneous problems listed in the Q&A forum, update using Odin and the rooted rom in Docs' thread. If you choose not to use Odin do not be surprised if odd things happen.

Just stating my experience, I was rooted stock ics and ran the ota update. I was able to update, keep root and ran stock jelly bean without any problems at all.
Now I am running frosty jelly and still no problems at all. I am not saying for you to do it (dont want anyone blaming me) just stating that it can be done. Do whats most comfortable for you.
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jcbofkc said:
If you want to avoid all the weird miscellaneous problems listed in the Q&A forum, update using Odin and the rooted rom in Docs' thread. If you choose not to use Odin do not be surprised if odd things happen.
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Again looking for some technical clarity here. Haven't had a single issue myself. With anything. And I have not factory odined my device once since I got it. It is not critical to do this, otherwise I would be suffering from "weird miscellaneous problems"
Hopin doc can jump in here and set me straight if I am wrong, but it seems to me you will be fine just updating your radios and then moving to the latest build (4.1.1) as long as you clear data before flashing your ROM of choice

cobraboy85 said:
Again looking for some technical clarity here. Haven't had a single issue myself. With anything. And I have not factory odined my device once since I got it. It is not critical to do this, otherwise I would be suffering from "weird miscellaneous problems"
Hopin doc can jump in here and set me straight if I am wrong, but it seems to me you will be fine just updating your radios and then moving to the latest build (4.1.1) as long as you clear data before flashing your ROM of choice
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You could very well be correct. Not trying to debate you.
but....I am seeing thread after thread of issues. Based on experience I suggest using the full proof method. I have updated many phones using many different methods and never have problems, but apparently many have had issues.
I also hope Doc chimes in on this thread.

jcbofkc said:
You could very well be correct. Not trying to debate you.
but....I am seeing thread after thread of issues. Based on experience I suggest using the full proof method. I have updated many phones using many different methods and never have problems, but apparently many have had issues.
I also hope Doc chimes in on this thread.
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Totally dig it. And yeah, just want to know what exactly is being done differently in odin

cobraboy85 said:
Totally dig it. And yeah, just want to know what exactly is being done differently in odin
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If I understand the process correctly
ODIN flashes the entire phone OS like the kernel, Rom, baseband, etc
Using recovery to flash only updates the Rom,recovery,boot,kernel
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neim81094 said:
If I understand the process correctly
ODIN flashes the entire phone OS like the kernel, Rom, baseband, etc
Using recovery to flash only updates the Rom,recovery,boot,kernel
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Sorry, I will clarify, I am curious to know why Odin is such a critical issue. I know how it works as far as it being a flashing tool

I am not sure maybe it's just preference and how much you want to use your computer and what how much you want to download etc
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neim81094 said:
I am not sure maybe it's just preference and how much you want to use your computer and what how much you want to download etc
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The file used to flash with Odin is much larger because it is a complete rom. The OTA is a patch that attempts to patch and modify existing files.

I basically said that on the last post not the one you quoted
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Finally got the time to Odin Route66 Jelly bean.
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Everything good?

|ROM|Bootloader|Kernel|Modem| AT&T Official 4.3 MJB |24 Nov 2013|

As the title says - all the 4.3 MJB goodies you need. More to come.
As always, flash at your own risk!
Bootloader - loserskater:
Go Here
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT try to downgrade your bootloader after flashing the MJB bootloader.
There is a 100% chance you will brick your device.
Kernels - upndwn4par:
d2att_Kernel_Insecure_init.d_4.3_MJB_v1.0
d2att_Kernel_Stock_init.d_4.3_MJB_v1.0
d2att_Kernel_Stock_4.3_MJB_v1.0
Radio - loserskater:
Go Here
ROMs:
loserskater:
Features:
Odexed
Rooted
Knox removed
SELinux set to Permissive
init.d support
AT&T bloat removed
Go Here
upndwn4par
Full
Features:
Odexed
Rooted
Knox removed
Download:
d2att_4.3_MJB_Full_Odex_v1.0
Debloat
Features:
Odexed
Rooted
Knox removed
Removed Samsung, AT&T, and Google bloat.
Download:
d2att_4.3_MJB_Debloat_Odex_v1.0
Deodex Debloat Version
Deodexed
Rooted
init.d
Busybox
SELinux permissive
Insecure kernel
Knox removed
Download:
d2att_4.3_MJB_Debloat_Deodex_v1.2
d2att_MJB_Removed-Apps_Deodex_Not-Flashable
ROM Install:
Check MD5 of download
Nandroid backup
Flash ROM
Wipe cache & Dalvik
Reboot
Other:
If you want to upgrade to official 4.3 go here.
For rooting the OTA go here.
*****

Can I install this on top of last Leak 4.3 update? I have already upgraded 4.3 bootloader and modem with leak ?

I assume these will install the new MJB bootloader and modem. Correct?

chakdere said:
Can I install this on top of last Leak 4.3 update? I have already upgraded 4.3 bootloader and modem with leak ?
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Should be fine, but I have only tested with the OTA.
rfb813 said:
I assume these will install the new MJB bootloader and modem. Correct?
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No. This is just the ROM.
Please edit your post to remove the OP info. And PLEASE don't quote the OP.

No. This is just the ROM.
Thanks I will try an flash over the MJ2 bootloader and modem.

And as soon as I post these system image based ROMs, I figure out the problem with the "normal" directory based ROMs we all know and love.
Seems Samsung added some scripts to prevent us from having fun (I told you it was a permission thing loser ).
I don't know what these scripts do specifically because they are encrypted, but we all know what they are intended to do.
These are the scripts found in /system/etc:
boot_fixup
selinux_restore
Attached is a pic of my deodexed file system.
I will test this for a little while, then upload. :good:

Been waiting for this for a while, I kind of like touchwiz thanks man maybe I'll give it a try when it's a little easier to flash
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allrockedout said:
Been waiting for this for a while, I kind of like touchwiz thanks man maybe I'll give it a try when it's a little easier to flash
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Actually it looks pretty easy, thanks
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Can't wait to be off work and give this a shot on mj2 boot loader and modem. Thank you for the hard work and glad to see you guys figuring this out.
If WiFi isn't working on mj2 boot loader and modem for people just a thought but maybe the mj2 kernel with the ROM could work a little magic.

Update
Good News: Removing these files allows the deodexed ROM to boot.
boot_fixup
selinux_restore
Bad News: No wifi, data, or IMEI.
Good News: Flashing one of the ROMs in the OP restores wifi, data, and IMEI.
Bad News: selinux_restore seems to be the bad actor in terms of not letting the ROM boot and preventing all data usage.
Bad News: selinux_restore is encrypted, which prevents us from knowing what it does.
Good News: Lots of good devs and power users for this device. We'll get things fixed proper.
I'll upload the deodexed debloat version as well as the two files mentioned above to give everyone a chance to play.
@enewman17
 @loserskater

upndwn4par said:
Update
Good News: Removing these files allows the deodexed ROM to boot.
boot_fixup
selinux_restore
Bad News: No wifi, data, or IMEI.
Good News: Flashing one of the ROMs in the OP restores wifi, data, and IMEI.
Bad News: selinux_restore seems to be the bad actor in terms of not letting the ROM boot and preventing all data usage.
Bad News: selinux_restore is encrypted, which prevents us from knowing what it does.
Good News: Lots of good devs and power users for this device. We'll get things fixed proper.
I'll upload the deodexed debloat version as well as the two files mentioned above to give everyone a chance to play.
@enewman17
@loserskater
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Thanks for your hard work..
So if we flash the latest rom you have posted, Can we go back to stock 4.1.1 through odin. I will hold on flashing 4.3 until the downgrade is allowed..
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matrixzone said:
Thanks for your hard work..
So if we flash the latest rom you have posted, Can we go back to stock 4.1.1 through odin. I will hold on flashing 4.3 until the downgrade is allowed..
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It's just a ROM (no bootloader, radio, etc). It won't prevent you from doing anything.

upndwn4par said:
It's just a ROM (no bootloader, radio, etc). It won't prevent you from doing anything.
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Thanks for your response.. So we can flash either odex or deoxed version without any fear.. Any prerequisite for flashing the rom? Like the bootloader or firmware version??
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matrixzone said:
Thanks for your response.. So we can flash either odex or deoxed version without any fear.. Any prerequisite for flashing the rom? Like the bootloader or firmware version??
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Both odexed versions work perfectly. If you read the first post that you quoted you will see that the deodexed version is till a WIP. It works fine, except for the no wifi and data thing.
I can't speak authoritatively about bootloader requirements because I have the official bootloader from the OTA. But most likely you will need a 4.3 bootloader and radio for everything to work as with the 4.3 leak. The biggest risk is that something won't work properly (aside from the normal risks associated with flashing any ROM). If that's the case you just restore a backup or reflash whatever ROM you were on before.

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Flashed the Rom and insecure kernel with the MJ2 bootloader and Modem and all worked but wifi.

rfb813 said:
Flashed the Rom and insecure kernel with the MJ2 bootlocker and Modem and all worked but wifi.
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Same here all fine but wifi.
Could one try modem with out the boot loaderloader?
I'm willing to try just modem if there one fixed up for mjb.
Using mj2 modem & boot loader with odex version now.
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I would guess the MJB modem is required. Weird that you guys have data but not wifi.
I thought @RockRatt pulled one, but I can't find a zip. If he didn't, I'll pull one tonight.

I was going to start a new thread, but I'll just add it to this thread. Here's a fully functional "directory-based" build. Not using any of the leaked files.
Features:
Odexed
Rooted
Knox removed
SELinux set to Permissive (Pretty sure this is what was causing the problems)
init.d support (although nothing is there yet)
AT&T bloat removed
Now we can move on and start working on custom roms!
AT&T I747UCUEMJB: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291681444

loserskater said:
I was going to start a new thread, but I'll just add it to this thread. Here's a fully functional "directory-based" build. Not using any of the leaked files.
Features:
Odexed
Rooted
Knox removed
SELinux set to Permissive (Pretty sure this is what was causing the problems)
init.d support (although nothing is there yet)
AT&T bloat removed
Now we can move on and start working on custom roms!
EDIT: Accidentally submitted this post prematurely, still uploading.
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Thanks for the update loser, so for flashing the above we require to be on the updated bootloader/Firmware? I don't want to loose the ability to flash older 4.1.2 but as the same time want to use 4.3. LOL
So can we be on the older bootloader/firmware 4.1.2? I am happy to flash anything until the downgrade is possible

matrixzone said:
Thanks for the update loser, so for flashing the above we require to be on the updated bootloader/Firmware? I don't want to loose the ability to flash older 4.1.2 but as the same time want to use 4.3. LOL
So can we be on the older bootloader/firmware 4.1.2? I am happy to flash anything until the downgrade is possible
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You can flash it on the 4.1.2 bootloader but things like wifi probably won't work until you upgrade. I haven't tested this, but you should be able to flash 4.1.2 roms on the 4.3 bootloader, but once again, it might break things like wifi. I don't think any of the 4.1.2 roms include bootloaders so you should be fine.
I think there's some confusion about the term "downgrading". It's strictly bootloaders that you can't downgrade. So if you want to go back to stock, DON"T flash the 4.1.1 stock tar, but if you want to use 4.1.2 roms, you can. You can mess with the system and boot partitions without causing issues. Not sure why people want to go back to 4.1.2 though, as 4.3 is solid as is, let alone all of the modding that's about to happen.

[GUIDE] 100% KNOX Free 4.3, NO data drops AND call audio! here's how! [Noob friendly]

IMPORTANT
Follow these steps if you want a fully working 4.3 ROM on your Galaxy S4 (M919) with all the benefits of the 4.3 update, WITHOUT KNOX. These steps should provide you with a 100% KNOX free setup so you can continue to keep root and flash new ROMs to your heart's content! THIS GUIDE WILL ONLY WORK FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY UPDATED TO 4.3 USING THE OTA UPDATE AND ARE STILL USING THE 4.2 BOOTLOADER. IF YOU HAVE THE NEW BOOTLOADER THAT READS "KNOX WARRANTY" THEN THIS WILL NOT WORK FOR YOU. STANDARD DISCLAIMER APPLIES! YOU KNOW THIS CAN BREAK YOUR PHONE, THERE ARE PLENTY OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD NO ISSUES, THERE ARE SOME WHO HAVE. THIS IS A RISK YOU, AND YOU ALONE TAKE, I HAVE NOT HELD A GUN TO YOUR HEAD AND TOLD YOU TO FOLLOW THESE STEPS.
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KNOX free means that you won't need to install the new bootloader, which includes a new "KNOX counter" that instantly breaks your warranty the moment you root or attempt to downgrade.
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Welcome one and all to my first ever guide post. I'm going to be as straightforward as I can while trying to be as helpful as I can with the information provided, if I've missed anything, please do not hesitate to let me know!
Most of these steps are pretty standard, so I'll just run through them in a short list here and then elaborate below where needed.
SETUP
1. HAVE A ROOTED S4 4.2, with CWM or TWRP installed already
2. Download ODIN (It is NOT RECOMMENDED to use Mobile ODIN for the ODIN steps, Successful report of using Mobile Odin to flash the baseband. Thanks, @tylerholbrook! (It has been mentioned that Mobile ODIN can mess things up, so use it at your own risk!) (post) Linux Heimdall has been confirmed. Thanks, @Sym_Link! (post) Mac Heimdall untested, anyone want to try and provide findings?)
3. Download this Radio package
4. Download a kernel, I use KToonsez (Just in case)
STEPS
1. Boot into Recovery, make a FULL BACKUP of your phone before you proceed!
2. Make sure you followed step 1, verify your new backup by successfully restoring it and rebooting into the phone.
3A. Boot the phone into download mode, using ODIN (any version from the package download linked above) flash the Radio_UVUAMDL.tar.md5 as instructed in the Radio thread (Use Phone(CP) on ODIN) -- This step appears to be optional. I would recommend doing it if you're coming from another radio Thanks, @roadster92 (post) -- If you DO perform this step, IMMEDIATELY reboot into download mode, do NOT boot into recovery or normal modes, proceed immediately with step 3B. Thanks, @lordcheeto03 (post)
3B. Reboot the phone into download mode, using ODIN flash the modem.bin as instructed in the Radio thread (Use Phone(CP) on ODIN) -- This step is most certainly needed, do not skip this step at all, otherwise your 4.3 or 4.4 with the MDL baseband is gonna have a bad time.
4. Boot the phone normally, confirm your baseband version has upgraded to MK2 before proceeding, don't upgrade to 4.3 ROM until it shows in Settings->About->Phone! (If it hasn't upgraded, follow the instructions on the Radio thread twice)
5. Once you've confirmed your baseband upgrade, reboot into recovery and upgrade to any 4.3 or 4.4 ROM on the forums (make sure it's KNOX Free), follow any procedures the new ROM requires you follow to complete installation.
6. Reboot and test your data, if you're still experiencing data drops or slow wifi, try flashing a new Kernel like the one linked in order to resolve. I have success with KToonsez and recommend it for this purpose. (WiFi is faster than I've ever seen it before with this radio+kernel, connects almost instantly now where it used to drag for up to a minute before connecting)
7. ENJOY!
NOTES
I took a shortcut, I already had the ROM with the Kernel installed at one point but couldn't deal with the data dropping so I just made a backup and restored back to 4.2.2 for my sanity. After installing the new radio, I was able to restore my backup of the 4.3 ROM I use (GoldenEye 9.0.1 MJ5), and all was well. The provided steps should approximate getting to this same point, however, if it's discovered there are any extra steps required, please reply to this thread and then PM me as well with the information so I can update OP.
Any Kernel that is 4.3 should work perfectly fine to match to the radio, 4.2.x kernels still interact slowly with the radio/wifi despite the upgrade. I haven't experienced a data drop-out since upgrading the radio and restoring my previous 4.3 backup, and I go through a 'large' (half-mile or so) dead-zone and was streaming netflix without a single hiccup, normally Pandora would even crash.
HOW THIS WORKS
I've seen a LOT of people complaining that this won't work, there's still KNOX, but I think they're confused and thinking we're talking about a full ODIN or OTA flash of 4.3, when we're not. We're talking about picking out the parts of 4.3 that we want and need and combining them with our MDL setup. Here's what you should end up with if you follow these instructions accordingly.
MDL (4.2) Bootloader (KNOX-Free)
MK2 (4.3) Baseband (KNOX-Free)
MDL (4.2) LTE radio (KNOX-Free)
MK2 (4.3) ROM (Something from XDA that has KNOX stripped out) (KNOX-Free)
This amalgamation of components comes together in order to provide us with the baseband we so desperately needed in order to correct the loss of audio and data drop-outs we experienced on 4.3 ROMs with the MDL (4.2) Baseband, keeping the KNOX-Free MDL LTE radio (the MK2 LTE radio appears to have ties into the KNOX bootloader, flashing it without the bootloader ends up with NO data at all). This keeps us free of tripping the KNOX WARRANTY "eFuse" because our bootloaders are still MDL without KNOX. I hope this clarifies for those doubters.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Reports of tethering not working.
Reports of data still being dropped on deep-sleep.
Reports of data dropping while on a call (you should at least get 3G).
THANKS
Thanks go out to @ktoonsez for his kernel, and @LuigiBull23 for maintaining the thread. @shiamatsu for his radio thread with the steps to get MK2 baseband + MDL LTE radio installed which was key to keeping solid data and keeping sound on phone calls. @j_r0dd for the 4.3 modem, @mrvirginia for the 4.2.2 modem, and the devs over at the i9505 section for figuring out the trick that shiamatsu summarized for us. And @daerragh for maintaining the ODIN thread.
RECOMMENDED ROMS NEW
★[ROM] [STOCK] M919UVUEMK2 | 4.3 | Deodexed | CIQ Free | KNOX Free ☆
[ROM|TW|4.3|MK2] Modified Stock M919UVUEMK2 v1.2 [APPS2SD|WIFI-CALLING]
►►[AOSP]Official 4.3- S4 Google Edition- Finaly v2.0 - Feel the Experience of Nexus◄◄
[ROM] Google Edition 4.3 [Clean][Deodex][Slim]
[ROM] CyanogenMod 11.0 | Android 4.4 KitKat [UNOFFICIAL]
REQUESTING YOUR FEEDBACK
I'd like to request everyone's help in getting feedback on working ROM & Kernel combinations so we can try to figure out why some people are still having problems while others are not. There's more reports of failures than successes, but, the typical trend is that people don't bother to post at all if everything works, only to either complain or request further assistance when something is broken. Now, I'm requesting your feedback either way. Once you've completed your radio and ROM flash according to these steps, go to your Settings->More->About device, scroll all the way to the bottom and screenshot your Model, Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build number, and SELinux status. Please provide a small blurb after the image explaining any trouble you may be having or if everything is working perfectly fine. If your status changes shortly after your initial post (within 3-4 days), just edit and update your original reply. Otherwise if it's been a week and it's a page or two later, just post a new reply so we can see the freshest feedback. I NEED YOUR HELP WITH THIS, EVERYONE'S HELP. WHILE WE'RE MAKING GREAT STRIDES FORWARD, WE'RE STILL NOT COMPLETELY OUT OF THE WOODS HERE. YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT, THINK OF HOW MUCH INFORMATION OTHER XDA MEMBERS HAVE SHARED WITH YOU, JUST SHARE THIS LITTLE BIT AND PAY IT FORWARD, PLEASE!
Mods: Formally requesting a sticky once I get some reports of working phones.
Users: Requesting you post your results!

So is this what you would do if you wanted to keep root? And if you didn't want root, you'd just update it through kies?
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kevinrubio1 said:
So is this what you would do if you wanted to keep root? And if you didn't want root, you'd just update it through kies?
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This is if you want to keep root, and be 100% KNOX free.

Cynagen said:
This is if you want to keep root, and be 100% KNOX free.
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Thanks for the quick reply, what does it mean to be KNOX free exactly?
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kevinrubio1 said:
Thanks for the quick reply, what does it mean to be KNOX free exactly?
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KNOX free means that you won't need to install the new bootloader, which includes a new "KNOX counter" that instantly breaks your warranty the moment you root or attempt to downgrade.

Booooo I have a Mac. Was hoping mobile odin would be okay
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tylerholbrook said:
Booooo I have a Mac. Was hoping mobile odin would be okay
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You can TRY Mobile Odin, or Heimdall if you have it, however, I wouldn't recommend Mobile Odin as we're dealing with radios here, and I don't think you can flash just the modem.bin without it being .tar'd, if you want to risk it, go for it, but no guarantee. Let us know!

thanks for the mention and for making a n00b friendly guide
cheers

mrvirginia said:
thanks for the mention and for making a n00b friendly guide
cheers
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No, thank you for your help getting us to this point with your contributions!
LuigiBull23 said:
Thanks a ton for this @Cynagen and all who have contributed in making this possible! Will definitely be upgrading now using this method!
Subscribed and will be referring people here. :good:
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Thank you too for all of your contributions as well! Just wanted to be helpful and share my steps that worked well for me. Always sharing knowledge, that's the XDA way!

Thanks a ton for this @Cynagen and all who have contributed in making this possible! Will definitely be upgrading now using this method!
Subscribed and will be referring people here. :good:

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You can TRY Mobile Odin, or Heimdall if you have it, however, I wouldn't recommend Mobile Odin as we're dealing with radios here, and I don't think you can flash just the modem.bin without it being .tar'd, if you want to risk it, go for it, but no guarantee. Let us know!
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I never could figure out heimdall lol. I have read people mobile odin'd. I guess 4.3 isn't that necessary for me for now until there's more support. Patience is bliss. Actually the first time new stuff rolls out and I don't immediately start flashing lol. Thanks though
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tylerholbrook said:
I never could figure out heimdall lol. I have read people mobile odin'd. I guess 4.3 isn't that necessary for me for now until there's more support. Patience is bliss. Actually the first time new stuff rolls out and I don't immediately start flashing lol. Thanks though
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Not a problem!
Just borrow somebody's computer, or get Parallels or Oracle VM and set up a windows machine you can mod your phone with safely.
I would like to see somebody make an ODIN flashable TAR file with the modified radio setup, plus a KNOX-free, debloated copy of the official release that we can just use. I might have to embark on this journey.

Thanks will try this tonight
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Anybody want to share their results?

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Anybody want to share their results?
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Everything's honky dory over here. I didn't use Heimdall, I just booted into my Windows 7 partition and fired up ODIN but I'll give it a try next time I flash something and document the steps for everyone else.

I'll attempt heimdall tonight after work I think If I have energy
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The Pope of Dope said:
Everything's honky dory over here. I didn't use Heimdall, I just booted into my Windows 7 partition and fired up ODIN but I'll give it a try next time I flash something and document the steps for everyone else.
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You followed my steps using ODIN and all is well? HUZZAH! HUZZAH!
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I'll attempt heimdall tonight after work I think If I have energy
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If you could do that, it would be awesome as I'm sure it'll be helpful for other Mac users.

I was on Wicked V8 with MDL boot loader and base bands.
I used Mobile Odin and flashed the new MK2 GSM radio (modem.bin)
After that flashed the new knox free 4.3 rom and Ktoonsez 4.3 Kernel.
Everything works fine.
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roadster92 said:
I was on Wicked V8 with MDL boot loader and base bands.
I used Mobile Odin and flashed the new MK2 GSM radio (modem.bin)
After that flashed the new knox free 4.3 rom and Ktoonsez 4.3 Kernel.
Everything works fine.
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Awesome, so it seems like the UVUAMDL radio flash is unneeded. I'll update the OP, I thought this might be the case.

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Awesome, so it seems like the UVUAMDL radio fIash is unneeded. I'll update the OP, I thought this might be the case.
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I thought that might be the case if the device is still totally MDL (ie never took the OTA), but I asked someone this and he said that both Odin flashes were necessary no matter what. And this dude is quite accomplished. So... I'm going to keep on reading before I do anything I suppose.
Thanks for this guide, great stuff.

Upgrading to T-Mobile 4.3 via OTA

Just checked for updates as described in other threads and it found the latest 4.3 update. I have read both positive and negative responses to the update. Some found things they used in 4.1.2 that are being taken away. Some like the new features in 4.3. It will vary from person to person whether the ROM is better for them or not. Fact is, all devices (current and future) are moving forward.
Should I just install the update? Should I make a copy of my current setup with one of the recoveries, then odin back, and run triangle away?

Strange. I went ahead and updated. Even after doing two complete resets, I still have SU app from 4.1.2. I guess it carried the program during the upgrade process?

apicia said:
Strange. I went ahead and updated. Even after doing two complete resets, I still have SU app from 4.1.2. I guess it carried the program during the upgrade process?
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it basically dirty flashed the new update over your 4.1.2. I honestly didn't care much about the KNOX boot loader since my warranty is already over. but, I find not having to flash devil kernel so much easier w/ less lag.
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youStolemylaptop said:
it basically dirty flashed the new update over your 4.1.2. I honestly didn't care much about the KNOX boot loader since my warranty is already over. but, I find not having to flash devil kernel so much easier w/ less lag.
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Hopefully someone will develop something that resets the KNOX counter. Triangle worked for 4.1.2, but does not work in 4.3 for me.
BTW, what 4.3 ROMs do you like, since we have the new bootloader? I just installed TWRP and trying to decide on a ROM.

apicia said:
Hopefully someone will develop something that resets the KNOX counter. Triangle worked for 4.1.2, but does not work in 4.3 for me.
BTW, what 4.3 ROMs do you like, since we have the new bootloader? I just installed TWRP and trying to decide on a ROM.
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Me, personally, I did like JediMasterX till' I ran into a bunch of problems. so I went to the At&T forum. & I downloaded DN3. Its an amazing ROM & the features are just spectacular.
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youStolemylaptop said:
Me, personally, I did like JediMasterX till' I ran into a bunch of problems. so I went to the At&T forum. & I downloaded DN3. Its an amazing ROM & the features are just spectacular.
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Works on our T-Mobile without issue? I don't need Wifi calling.

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Works on our T-Mobile without issue? I don't need Wifi calling.
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exactly why I didn't care much for the T-Mobile ROMs. it works spectacular. w/ the new boot loader you won't have to flash devil kernel to get WiFi working. and there's no data drops. + we get the N3 features.
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youStolemylaptop said:
exactly why I didn't care much for the T-Mobile ROMs. it works spectacular. w/ the new boot loader you won't have to flash devil kernel to get WiFi working. and there's no data drops. + we get the N3 features.
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Which of the three versions did you use? LTE edition?

youStolemylaptop said:
exactly why I didn't care much for the T-Mobile ROMs. it works spectacular. w/ the new boot loader you won't have to flash devil kernel to get WiFi working. and there's no data drops. + we get the N3 features.
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Can you please give us the link to the Rom you are using?
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I am installing DN3 and am in their installer. It asks me whether I want the N7105 version... or the i317 or i317M. I read to install the ATT version, but what's the difference in the M and non-M version?

So I have a question I hqvent been on in a while and last I checked the newest update came with a locked bootloader. I know it did for the s3. I liked the newest software on the s3 but I jus5 cant stand all that bloat and not having full control of my phone. That s3 was killing me. I just got my note2 back from samsung with a nice new screen and of coure they forgot to send the spen with it. Not that I use the stupid thing anyway but still come on. Anyway is the bootloader locked on this one also and how hard is that to get around?

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I am installing DN3 and am in their installer. It asks me whether I want the N7105 version... or the i317 or i317M. I read to install the ATT version, but what's the difference in the M and non-M version?
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theyre for different companies i believe. as how ours (T889) also has a T889v ( i think thats the right letter) version as its for a different conpany. I installed using the ATT one. there's really no difference because you're just going to flash a tmobile modem over it.
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Can you please give us the link to the Rom you are using?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541860
mojorisin7178 said:
So I have a question I hqvent been on in a while and last I checked the newest update came with a locked bootloader. I know it did for the s3. I liked the newest software on the s3 but I jus5 cant stand all that bloat and not having full control of my phone. That s3 was killing me. I just got my note2 back from samsung with a nice new screen and of coure they forgot to send the spen with it. Not that I use the stupid thing anyway but still come on. Anyway is the bootloader locked on this one also and how hard is that to get around?
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yes the boot loader is locked. I don't believe there's a workaround it yet. but I'm even sure. you can scroll around through the threads and see if there is. what I did was just update it anyways and tripped my KNOX boot loader to ox1. I didn't have warranty anyways so I'm not tripping over it. and then I just rooted it, flashed cwm and started to flash ROMs.
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Thank you. So is the root process the same? Usually i flash twrp with odin then install su permissions then I flash away. Or do I have to use another method? Really all I want is the modem software so I could just wait till someone pulls it out they usually do. I always liked c heckin out the latest stock rom but always changed back to aokp.

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Thank you. So is the root process the same? Usually i flash twrp with odin then install su permissions then I flash away. Or do I have to use another method? Really all I want is the modem software so I could just wait till someone pulls it out they usually do. I always liked c heckin out the latest stock rom but always changed back to aokp.
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I wrote instructions on how I rooted. there could be other methods to. this is easiest for me! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2562994
if you're going to end up on aokp, you should just stay on the 4.1.2 boot loader. the update to me is really only for TW roms because the stock ROMs are working just fine w/o the new boot loader.
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[ROM][NDC][STOCK][4.4.2][KITKAT][ROOTED][ODEXED/DEODEXED]- Virgin Mobile/Boost Mobile

STOP!!! PLEASE READ!!! Before you flash this zip file in recovery, you MUST FIRST flash either the NDC tar(see below for link),
or the ND8 tar, in order to obtain the KK bootloader and modem. If you flash this directly over JellyBean bootloader, you WILL brick!!
Alright folks, here we go again. Just as the title says, this is the NDC 4.4.2 Kit Kat update for Boost/VM in flashable zip.
Stock, rooted, busybox, zipaligned, odex or deodex. That’s it. Pretty basic. More to come in the future, but this should be enough
to keep you busy for awhile. Enjoy!
Notes: PLEASE READ!
1. In order for this to work, you need to flash the NDC tar first! Flashing the tar will/should not wipe your data.
2. And yes, NDC tar does come with Knox, so if you flash the tar, you have Knox. And if you flash CWM via Odin to flash this,
it WILL trip Knox, thus voiding your warranty.
3. This MAY cause you to lose your modem, but not to fear, we got you covered.
Thanks:
Google, Samsung, XDA – For obvious reasons
@JustArchi – For the Kitchen
@Phil3759 - For your awesome recovery
 @Agent4834 – For catching the tar ball in Kies
 @Chainfire – SuperSU and everything else you do and continue to do. You’re a magician.
@CNexus – For being there to bounce ideas off of, keeping me out of trouble!
@tdunham - For being a great sounding board and resource! So glad you’re on the S5 now!
@moonknightus- - For the modem. Good looking out brother.
Download Links:
Stock Tar OP
Stock Odex
Stock Deodex
NDC Modem
Flashing Instructions: (After flashing the NDC tar)
1. Download the ROM of your choice to your phone.
2. Download the modem to your phone.
3. Flash your latest TWRP, CWM, Philz, recovery, whatever you are using through Odin.
I personally use Philz, exclusively. Found Here
4. Reboot to recovery, wipe cache/dalvik
5. Flash rom, takes a few minutes
6. Flash modem.
7. Reboot
8. Profit
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Disclaimer: I am not responsible for whatever you do with your phone. Please flash at your own risk!
Issues:
1. Kills Modem - Solved, just flash the modem in the link!
2. Conflicts with the "MobileZone," whatever that is - Solved - See Post #2
3. This is an early run, so there may be hiccups. You tell me!

This is from jmatherly11, over at Android Forums, who found a good way to get rid of the "Samsung" title in the drop down, as well as some other stuff.
For those of you that are seeing "Samsung" in the pull down menu as well as the network type displaying "Samsung" there is a fix in the PlayStore, its called "Refresh Customization" by Samsung MNO Labs. This will factory reset your phone after you download select the first option called "Refresh Customization Opt1," if it is unsuccessful try "Opt2." This fixed my phone after the KitKat upgrade and if your like me and use Sensorly to map Sprint's network it will not correctly map the info because Sensorly thinks you on a network called "Samsung."
This app was designed for Samsung Galaxy devices ONLY running on Sprint's networks. If a Samsung device's initial customization settings has been lost due to the system upgrade to the KitKat platform then this is your fix. This also repairs the "My Account" app that displays "MobileZone."
Also my device is completely stock on 4.4 so for those of you that are rooted I have no idea if this will work.
His original post: Original Post

One More

Nice!
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jdsingle76 said:
Alright folks, here we go again. Just as the title says, this is the NDC 4.4.2 Kit Kat update for Boost/VM in flashable zip.
Stock, rooted, busybox, zipaligned, odex or deodex. That’s it. Pretty basic. More to come in the future, but this should be enough
to keep you busy for awhile. Enjoy!
Notes: PLEASE READ!
1. In order for this to work, you need to flash the NDC tar first! Flashing the tar will/should not wipe your data.
2. And yes, NDC tar does come with Knox, so if you flash the tar, you have Knox. And if you flash CWM via Odin to flash this,
it WILL trip Knox, thus voiding your warranty.
3. This MAY cause you to lose your modem, but not to fear, we got you covered.
Thanks:
Google, Samsung, XDA – For obvious reasons
@JustArchi – For the Kitchen
@Phil3759 - For your awesome recovery
@Agent4834 – For catching the tar ball in Kies
@Chainfire – SuperSU and everything else you do and continue to do. You’re a magician.
@CNexus – For being there to bounce ideas off of, keeping me out of trouble!
@tdunham - For being a great sounding board and resource! So glad you’re on the S5 now!
@moonknightus- - For the modem. Good looking out brother.
Download Links:
Stock Tar OP
Stock Odex
Stock Deodex
NDC Modem
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for whatever you do with your phone. Please flash at your own risk!
Issues:
1. Kills Modem - Solved, just flash the modem in the link!
2. Conflicts with the "MobileZone," whatever that is - Solved - See Post #2
3. This is an early run, so there may be hiccups. You tell me!
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awesome work JD, I don't post a lot because I do a lot of reading and I find I do not usually have to post because if you do your research everything is covered. But this one has me concerned as it seems a little out of my league. I do not think I am a noob but, not far past. I have a galaxy s3 I rooted it myself and I'm running 4.3., I noticed you mentioned Odin and flashing my custom recovery, I am already running clockworkmod do I have to use Odin? Can't I just flash that car and then the zip using the custom recovery I already have? It's business as usual right? Just flash those items in the order and then the new modem and I'm good to go? And if I have to revert back to back up will I be able to do that? Will I be able to revert back to 4.3? Just a little nervous and thank you for all of your hard work and answering my question in advance. I love the work you guys do and I think it's awesome everyone in this community stick together and help each other. Anyways I will lay back in the bushes and patiently watch for a response!

Xanafuego said:
awesome work JD, I don't post a lot because I do a lot of reading and I find I do not usually have to post because if you do your research everything is covered. But this one has me concerned as it seems a little out of my league. I do not think I am a noob but, not far past. I have a galaxy s3 I rooted it myself and I'm running 4.3., I noticed you mentioned Odin and flashing my custom recovery, I am already running clockworkmod do I have to use Odin? Can't I just flash that car and then the zip using the custom recovery I already have? It's business as usual right? Just flash those items in the order and then the new modem and I'm good to go? And if I have to revert back to back up will I be able to do that? Will I be able to revert back to 4.3? Just a little nervous and thank you for all of your hard work and answering my question in advance. I love the work you guys do and I think it's awesome everyone in this community stick together and help each other. Anyways I will lay back in the bushes and patiently watch for a response!
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Question 1: Do you have to use Odin?
Answer: You'll need to be on the ND8 or NDC bootloader for this to work. When he says you have to use Odin, he means for flashing the stock tar for either the Sprint ND8 or the Boost/Virgin NDC ROMs. The tar files can't be flashed from recovery and please don't try to use Mobile Odin, as it doesn't like ND8/NDC.
Question 2: Can you revert back to 4.3?
Answer: You can revert to 4.3 insomuch as using a 4.3 ROM. You can either flash a 4.3 zip from recovery or restore a CWM/TWRP/etc. backup . You will not be able to revert your modem or bootloader to anything prior to ND8 after flashing the ND8/NDC bootloader. It just doesn't work.
Hope that helps.

Hey thank you that was very helpful, so I will have to go to the library today and use Odin. . and flash stock tar for virgin. Very complicated, but with these instructions I can do it ... So I 100% cannot use mobile Odin..,. ? Thank you my friend. Just wish I could update now w/o PC. Cheers
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Xanafuego said:
Hey thank you that was very helpful, so I will have to go to the library today and use Odin. . and flash stock tar for virgin. Very complicated, but with these instructions I can do it ... So I 100% cannot use mobile Odin..,. ? Thank you my friend. Just wish I could update now w/o PC. Cheers
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I would not use mobile Odin to flash full tars. That's over 1.5gb you're trying to flash, and one thing goes wrong, you will probably brick. Good luck!
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awesome work @jdsingle76 - absolutely love that you put these together for us off contract folks !! very cool of you to take the time - and oh so much appreciated !!!

I wanna try the stock rooted deodexed version

mudflap2.0 said:
I wanna try the stock rooted deodexed version
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Lol....then try it
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Edit. Please ignore.

Definitely try it - been on it for a few hours now and its great work - plus . I definitely think 4.4 is much smoother than 4.3 was - very happy ?☺
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Im VM but already flashed ND8. Working perfect so far and I dont mind the sprint labels as I used to be a sprint user before. Will the NDC be any better for my phone?
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eurohunter said:
Im VM but already flashed ND8. Working perfect so far and I dont mind the sprint labels as I used to be a sprint user before. Will the NDC be any better for my phone?
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Most notice no change but you may have better reception with the NDC modem, no guarantees. They are about the same, just carrier specific. You can always flash back to ND8 tar if you do decide to try it, just fyi.
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I'm with boost mobile and currently wicked x rom installed. Is it possible just flash ndc modem only?

jimmyyi said:
I'm with boost mobile and currently wicked x rom installed. Is it possible just flash ndc modem only?
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The quote below is from the wicked x thread.... He would say yes.... But have a backup handy just in case....
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Right now I'm running the ND8 bootloader, NDC Modem, and the newest Sprint PRL along with the proxy changes. I'm getting better radio reception not to mention the increase in download speed. It looks like I've found a good combination.
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Can anyone tell me if the 4.4.2 can be rooted? I rooted several phones but the boost galaxy s3 will not root for some reason. :banghead:
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Rodnelson23 said:
Can anyone tell me if the 4.4.2 can be rooted? I rooted several phones but the boost galaxy s3 will not root for some reason. :banghead:
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I had no problem. I just flashed supersu through recovery and done. That fails for you?

Kreatur3 said:
I had no problem. I just flashed supersu through recovery and done. That fails for you?
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Can I ask if it was this SU zip : v1.99r4.zip ? I was going to flash that because I keep getting that I need to update binaries - I am using the play store version rite now -
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