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!
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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!
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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....
wetbiker7 said:
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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Sent from a Wicked Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 running KT747 Kernel on KITKAT Touchwiz.
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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Stock Samsung recovery pulled straight from stock firmware and packaged as a Odin flashable tar file. I decided to do this for those who may want or need to flash the stock recovery. I have tested this and worked fine on my phone. I am not sure if it will work with any other carrier besides AT&T so if you try it do so at your own risk and if it works report it and I will add any other confirmed carriers that it works for. I am not responsible if you brick, melt or blow up your phone so don't cry to me lol...
Below is the link to download the tar file. If anyone wants to make a cwm flashable zip feel free to and post a link to where it can be downloaded....
Edit....
It has been confirmed that this will work on Bell devices also...
http://db.tt/AvISQtPy
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garydv2002 said:
Stock Samsung recovery pulled straight from stock firmware and packaged as a Odin flashable tar file. I decided to do this for those who may want or need to flash the stock recovery. I have tested this and worked fine on my phone. I am not sure if it will work with any other carrier besides AT&T so if you try it do so at your own risk and if it works report it and I will add any other confirmed carriers that it works for. I am not responsible if you brick, melt or blow up your phone so don't cry to me lol...
Below is the link to download the tar file. If anyone wants to make a cwm flashable zip feel free to and post a link to where it can be downloaded....
http://db.tt/AvISQtPy
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sorry to ask such a nooby question but is this the stock recovery as in the ROM or as in a recovery like cwm or twrp?
eddied042092 said:
sorry to ask such a nooby question but is this the stock recovery as in the ROM or as in a recovery like cwm or twrp?
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This is pure stock. Not custom (new vocab: custom is what you call cwm and twrp, stock is, well, stock ;P)
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rani9990 said:
This is pure stock. Not custom (new vocab: custom is what you call cwm and twrp, stock is, well, stock ;P)
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Thanks lol I knew that already its just I just barely upgraded to thw gs3 from an htc vivid and im not sure if this had an hboot menu like that one did you know? Im just a little new to the whole samsung thing my bad
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eddied042092 said:
Thanks lol I knew that already its just I just barely upgraded to thw gs3 from an htc vivid and im not sure if this had an hboot menu like that one did you know? Im just a little new to the whole samsung thing my bad
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Samsung doesn't have hboot. Only recovery and download (Odin) modes.
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lessthanzach said:
Samsung doesn't have hboot. Only recovery and download (Odin) modes.
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Can you explain to me what the odin mode is for?
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eddied042092 said:
Can you explain to me what the odin mode is for?
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Odin mode or download mode is for flashing a new firmware. I mainly posted this stock recovery for the ones using a custom recovery like cwm or twrp and just wanted to flash the stock recovery back so they could update their phones via a OTA update. If you are running a recovery like cwm or twrp and your phone tells you that you have a ota firmware update available it will not let you install it with a custom recovery. To update via a OTA update you must have the stock Samsung recovery. So now anyone using cwm or twrp can just flash this stock recovery download everoot from the play store for free then run ever root update their phone run ever root again and never even lose root privaledge on their phone....
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Has anyone tried it on a canadian i747m yet ?
I'm not willing to be the first one to try it out as I can't afford to brick it due to software incompatibility. :/
Thanks for posting this Gary! And good to see ya here, we gotta get the remaining skyrocket crew to join the dark side lol
Does anyone know if stock recovery is required to perform official OTA updates with the S3 on AT&T? I remember needing stock recovery for updates to the S2 Skyrocket, but I'm not sure if anything's changed with the S3 (and I did see a Rogers user say he was able to get the jb OTA while using TWRP for recovery, so maybe it isn't necessary?).
EDIT: Also wanted to mention, in case anyone is wondering, this .tar does work with Mobile Odin Pro. Just used it successfully.
From what I've heard yes you do need the stock recovery to ota update on the s3. Again I hadn't tried it but that's what I hear anyway.
Oh and its good to be here. I still have my rocket. Its used for highly experimental testing and flashing lol.. I've soft bricked it three times since I've had my s3 in less than a month lol. I just hope my next experiment whatever that may be isn't my last lol...
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garydv2002 said:
Stock Samsung recovery pulled straight from stock firmware and packaged as a Odin flashable tar file. I decided to do this for those who may want or need to flash the stock recovery. I have tested this and worked fine on my phone. I am not sure if it will work with any other carrier besides AT&T so if you try it do so at your own risk and if it works report it and I will add any other confirmed carriers that it works for. I am not responsible if you brick, melt or blow up your phone so don't cry to me lol...
Below is the link to download the tar file. If anyone wants to make a cwm flashable zip feel free to and post a link to where it can be downloaded....
http://db.tt/AvISQtPy
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You didn't mention it, or I missed it, but this is LH9 stock, yes?
eduardo_b said:
You didn't mention it, or I missed it, but this is LH9 stock, yes?
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As far as I know the stock 3e recovery has not changed, it's the same for any build number for the S3. The stock recovery is on a partition separate from the rom so it shouldn't matter which build you're on.
(99% sure on this but someone please correct me if I'm wrong)
skrambled said:
As far as I know the stock 3e recovery has not changed, it's the same for any build number for the S3. The stock recovery is on a partition separate from the rom so it shouldn't matter which build you're on.
(99% sure on this but someone please correct me if I'm wrong)
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Stock 3e recovery? Not familiar with this, so research seems in order. Thanks.
Stock 3e recovery == Stock Samsung recovery
However, I'm still curious to know if the stock recovery is indeed the same for any build number / variant of the North American GS3...
Anyone know if this triggers the counter?
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It did not trigger my flash counter....
And I also agree with skrambled I think the stock recovery is for all builds of the S3
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Worked perfect on my att gs3 running jelly bean. Thanks for posting. I would also be curious if this works on the other variants as well.
No tripping of the flash counter either.
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I don't use ODIN enough to remember. Which button do i pick to flash the "stock recovery.tar"? (bootloader, PDA, PHONE, CSC)
thanks
eggwardo said:
I don't use ODIN enough to remember. Which button do i pick to flash the "stock recovery.tar"? (bootloader, PDA, PHONE, CSC)
thanks
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Pda.... make sure re-partition IS NOT checked....
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garydv2002 said:
Stock Samsung recovery pulled straight from stock firmware and packaged as a Odin flashable tar file. I decided to do this for those who may want or need to flash the stock recovery. I have tested this and worked fine on my phone. I am not sure if it will work with any other carrier besides AT&T so if you try it do so at your own risk and if it works report it and I will add any other confirmed carriers that it works for. I am not responsible if you brick, melt or blow up your phone so don't cry to me lol...
Below is the link to download the tar file. If anyone wants to make a cwm flashable zip feel free to and post a link to where it can be downloaded....
Edit....
It has been confirmed that this will work on Bell devices also...
http://db.tt/AvISQtPy
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this stock recovery, will it "upgrade" my phone to 4.3? as in make all the adjustments already made go back to new? asking because i accidentally upgraded what i think was a Knox security thing that crashed my SuperSU and now i cant even start it.
First off I would like to Thank DocHoliday77 for his amazing guide and work published for The Official Stock Firmware and Leaked OTA's!!!
For models T999 and T999V. I would also like to thank mrRobinson for the pre-rooted root66 firmware packages.
What you will find here is a video to show you how to install the official JB firmware via ODIN and using the root66 firmware. I am not responsible for broken devices and before attempting any of this you should read the official thread put together by DocHoliday77 which can be found HERE!!!
I forgot to mention a couple of things in the video...
1. Read the directions from DocHoliday77's thread!
2. Before starting back up all your data, just in case!
3. Do a data factory reset!
4. Download all necessary files you will need... All can be found in DocHoliday77's thread.
5. Don't blame me if you mess something up..I made the video only, in real time.
6. The video only covers the ODIN method via root66 firmware on a T-Mobile T999 device.
Once ODIN is done and you get a PASS you will need to re-install a custom recovery. You can get goo manager from playstore to install TWRP or rom manager to install CWR. When you are all done reinstalling recovery you can then restore a JB backup you already have or start downloading JB rom of your choice.
akapaul26 said:
First off I would like to Thank DocHoliday77 for his amazing guide and work published for The Official Stock Firmware and Leaked OTA's!!!
For models T999 and T999V. I would also like to thank mrRobinson for the pre-rooted root66 firmware packages.
What you will find here is a video to show you how to install the official JB firmware via ODIN and using the root66 firmware. I am not responsible for broken devices and before attempting any of this you should read the official thread put together by DocHoliday77 which can be found HERE!!!
I forgot to mention a couple of things in the video...
1. Read the directions from DocHoliday77's thread!
2. Before starting back up all your data, just in case!
3. Do a data factory reset!
4. Download all necessary files you will need... All can be found in DocHoliday77's thread.
5. Don't blame me if you mess something up..I made the video only, in real time.
6. The video only covers the ODIN method via root66 firmware on a T-Mobile T999 device.
Once ODIN is done and you get a PASS you will need to re-install a custom recovery. You can get goo manager from playstore to install TWRP or rom manager to install CWR. When you are all done reinstalling recovery you can then restore a JB backup you already have or start downloading JB rom of your choice.
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GOD BLESSS YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!:victory::victory::victory::highfive::highfive::highfive:
That's great. thanks for share.
No worries...if it helps one person Im happy!
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OK before I Odin the latest job firmware.. I have one more question : what kernel and ROM should I be on (just to be on the safe side) or modem? I'm currently on paranoid androids latest rom, on uvli8 modem.. what should I do? Do I just go to my recovery and factory reset and wipe cache and dalvic? Then Odin... idk that is my only concern before I go any further..thanks in advance and once again thanks for the videoooo
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Slicktune said:
OK before I Odin the latest job firmware.. I have one more question : what kernel and ROM should I be on (just to be on the safe side) or modem? I'm currently on paranoid androids latest rom, on uvli8 modem.. what should I do? Do I just go to my recovery and factory reset and wipe cache and dalvic? Then Odin... idk that is my only concern before I go any further..thanks in advance and once again thanks for the videoooo
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Replied to your pm!
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thanks for this
My question is when I download root66 its not a zip file that gets downloaded to my lap top. Any suggestions?
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@Tdeljr
Its not supposed to be .zip format...once you dl the file to your pc you will need to extract the .tar.md5 file, this will be the file you flash to your device. I think that is in the video. It is also covered in DocHoliday77's thread!
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Thats my bad, I had a brain malfunction. I had to many things in my download folder and confused myself. Sorry.
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Now that odin is well known, at least how to odin stock jb, just wondering if anyone else has benefitted from the video? Anyone can use it, wanted to refresh the thread for the sake of new sgs3 users who also might be lost in the mix!
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Hello I tried to flash pure stock then recovery per instructions and now my t999l is stuck on android system recovery can someone plz tell me if I have bricked my phone crying hard right now
In recovery, factory reset. Then reboot and it should work fine.
Stock recovery will wipe your internal sdcard.
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In recovery, factory reset. Then reboot and it should work fine.
Stock recovery will wipe your internal sdcard.
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Post is difficult to decipher, but I take it that the stock recovery is overwriting his custom recovery... but then the rest of the post doesn't make any sense. Needs clarification.
DocHoliday77 said:
In recovery, factory reset. Then reboot and it should work fine.
Stock recovery will wipe your internal sdcard.
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Mr. Doc I so appreciate you!!! First time posting to thread and Im grateful of your timely response. Let me just tell you exactly whats going on
my phone is in the android system recovery what I am seeing is green android man with a red warning over top of it. it will not let me do anything and I see a message saying "MANUAL MODE" successfully applied multi CSC. It won't connect to ODIN OR Kies Im so scared that I have ruined my phone crying very hard
Odin doesn't work unless you're in download mode.
What happens when you reboot? If it takes you to recovery, boot into download mode (power+vol down+home) and flash a stock image.
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Mr. Doc I so appreciate you!!! First time posting to thread and Im grateful of your timely response. Let me just tell you exactly whats going on
my phone is in the android system recovery what I am seeing is green android man with a red warning over top of it. it will not let me do anything and I see a message saying "MANUAL MODE" successfully applied multi CSC. It won't connect to ODIN OR Kies Im so scared that I have ruined my phone crying very hard
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Also this happened after I flashed the pure stock then I flashed the recovery and the phone automatically went to what I have explained in prior post
When the phone is recovery it doesn't let me do anything factory/reset or anything and when i put in download mode it doesn't connect to ODIN
What rom were you previously using? And you do have a T999L right? You won't be able odin flash any stock firmware because there isn't any.
Try again to get into download mode. If you can boot recovery you should be able to get there too I'd imagine.
Hold volume down and home while powering up.
If you can do this, odin flash either cwm from aerowinders sig, or twrp from mine. Then reflash whichever rom you were running before trying the pure stock rom.
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Post is difficult to decipher, but I take it that the stock recovery is overwriting his custom recovery... but then the rest of the post doesn't make any sense. Needs clarification.
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Sorry bout that.
It sounds like he was on another rom and recovery and tried to flash back to stock.
Am I correct?
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Hello I'm a she lol but what originally happened was I rooted phone through Odin. Then when I looked in Twrp and cwm it kept saying i had no recovery image. I went through thread on here and saw someone with same issue and follow Mr. Doc's instructions pertaining to the pure stock and recovery and this is where i landed. Im in download mode so yes i see my phone is not ruined lol I just need the file Mr. Doc is telling me about to reflash because im now connected to odin. I had to use another computer. I greatly appreciate all the time taken to help me get my phone back to working order. Since I am new I need to find the place where I can give a lot of Kudos to mr doc and his team now all i need is where to i go for mr doc file
In my signature, click Recoveries. Then in the twrp folder download version 2.5.0.0. Get the one that's a .tar.
Then once connected to odin, click the PDA button and select the tar file you just downloaded. Then click start.
Once done it should auto reboot. Now reboot into recovery and try doing a factory reset there.
If you still can't boot after that, flash the other, deodexed rom from my T999L thread.
I've got to go for a bit but will try to jump back on soon to see how you're doing.
Sorry bout the he/she thing!
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Did you get it working?
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Did you get it working?
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Yesssss!!!! thank you so much now maybe i can redo what i tried to do
Right on! Glad to hear you're back up snd running!
Let me know if you have any other problems with the T999L stuff.
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Thanks Doc and Team T999L!!!
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Right on! Glad to hear you're back up snd running!
Let me know if you have any other problems with the T999L stuff.
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I just want to thank Mr. Doc and all who are working very hard to create roms for t999L. I had att s3 on tmobile network and got my phone exactly the way i wanted it when my son comes in the house with a tmobile s3 and wanted to swtich with me because he didn't want the color he got (white lol i had red) however I didn't know this phone was very new and the only thing I could do is root lol. I'm waiting patiently because I really love the LIquidsmooth rom so on that note Mr. Doc and team again I thank you for all your hard work!
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I just want to thank Mr. Doc and all who are working very hard to create roms for t999L. I had att s3 on tmobile network and got my phone exactly the way i wanted it when my son comes in the house with a tmobile s3 and wanted to swtich with me because he didn't want the color he got (white lol i had red) however I didn't know this phone was very new and the only thing I could do is root lol. I'm waiting patiently because I really love the LIquidsmooth rom so on that note Mr. Doc and team again I thank you for all your hard work!
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Mr. Doc what I was originally trying to accomplish was creating a recovery for the phone. I think my phone is only rooted and I have no recovery or so i think for the phone. Can you help me understand lol. I know cwm is not available yet at least it wasn't couple days ago.
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imblessed68 said:
Mr. Doc what I was originally trying to accomplish was creating a recovery for the phone. I think my phone is only rooted and I have no recovery or so i think for the phone. Can you help me understand lol. I know cwm is not available yet at least it wasn't couple days ago.
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Mr. Doc when I go into goo.im it tells me in order to flash roms i need an open recovery scrip compatible recovery then it says it can find one for me thats where im lost and getting confused about whether i have a recovery on the phone. but if im right that means i can't right?
Neither CWM or TWRP have added support yet, though it should be as simple as asking. Ill try to contract them in a bit.
You can manually install any of the latest recoveries for the T999 though. They have been confirmed working by several people.
Are you familiar with Odin? I suggest going to the Recoveries link in my sig and get TWRP version 2.5.0.0. The one you want has the .tar extension.
Then flash that in Odin.
If you aren't comfortable with Odin I can tell you another way using terminal emulator.
Your phone does currently have a recovery, but unless you've installed a custom one its still stock.
Also, you can flash any of the Roms posted for the T999. If the rom doesn't include a kernel, and it touchwiz based, you can flash one of the kernels in my T999L thread in development section. I'd try the MD5 kernel first so its matched with the Touchwiz rom you choose. (If you flash CM or AOSP based roms, do not use the kernels I just mentioned).
Hope that helps!
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I used the Toolkit to flash mine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
Choose Device option 62 and then Flash custom recovery. It will automate the ODIN install if you are not familiar.
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Neither CWM or TWRP have added support yet, though it should be as simple as asking. Ill try to contract them in a bit.
You can manually install any of the latest recoveries for the T999 though. They have been confirmed working by several people.
Are you familiar with Odin? I suggest going to the Recoveries link in my sig and get TWRP version 2.5.0.0. The one you want has the .tar extension.
Then flash that in Odin.
If you aren't comfortable with Odin I can tell you another way using terminal emulator.
Your phone does currently have a recovery, but unless you've installed a custom one its still stock.
Also, you can flash any of the Roms posted for the T999. If the rom doesn't include a kernel, and it touchwiz based, you can flash one of the kernels in my T999L thread in development section. I'd try the MD5 kernel first so its matched with the Touchwiz rom you choose. (If you flash CM or AOSP based roms, do not use the kernels I just mentioned).
Hope that helps!
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I am familiar with Odin i used that to get me up and running again using the sig you just mentioned. If I'm understanding you correctly you're saying I can flash a t999 rom to my t999L but use a different kernel? Also am I flashing the rom using Odin and if so do I use the same method to flash kernel? I think Im getting a clear understanding because I thought I could only root thorugh odin but install roms through cwm and twrp lol and basically I can use Odin to do it all right? I want to make sure I don't have to bother you all the time lol I should have kept my darn att s3!! thanks again Mr. Doc you truly rock!!!!
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I used the Toolkit to flash mine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
Choose Device option 62 and then Flash custom recovery. It will automate the ODIN install if you are not familiar.
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Thank you DJ have you tried any rome yet and you have t999L also?
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.
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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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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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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
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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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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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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.
I've been searching and reading for last couple days and haven't been able to find a definite answer. I'm using note 2 i317 at&t with stock 4.3 out of the box. I've been able to root it and get past Knox successfully. My question is can I install a custom recovery using stock 4.3? I'm wanting to use xposed framework and I want to be able to make a backup and have recovery optons. I've heard it may not be possible on 4.3 due to possible locked bootloader and the Knox thing. Any help is appreciated.
Just flash your custom recovery using Odin...
The Knox bootloader is generation #1...and does not prevent the flashing of custom recoveries or kernel images. .
Edit:...custom recoveries will trip the Knox counter...and void the device warranty. ..
Once you have a custom recovery. ..you can create your full nandroid backup...
Then you'll be able to do anything you want with roms etc....g
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Thanks I appreciate it. So if I do happen to get into trouble will I be able to just use my backup to restore things or use Odin to flash back to the stock 4.3 rom?
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Thanks I appreciate it. So if I do happen to get into trouble will I be able to just use my backup to restore things or use Odin to flash back to the stock 4.3 rom?
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Not exactly. ..
Once you root...or flash a custom recovery. ..you will trip the Knox counter...(bootloader flag)
Effectively. ..that will void warranty...
However. ..This flag will not effect using your nandroid backup to restore the device if you should need it... (store that backup on your PC for safety)...
But if you don't care about warranty. ..then a revert to stock 4.3 is quite easy...minus the tripped bootloader flag....g
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OK sounds good. Thanks for all the helpful info. I did a lot of flashing long time ago on my old cappy but haven't really messed with anything this new. I appreciate it.
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i'm on stock 4.3 with root access... yet ES file manager will not let me copy files to the system/app folder. Root checker says i have root access. terminal emulator shows # when i type su.
when i turn on root explorer in ES file manager - i get test failed. feature can not run on my device. any help?
Dont you need to change to read/write?
I have one more question on the 4.3 boot loader thing. Am I able to flash Roms that are based on an earlier android version like 4.2.2 since I am on official 4.3 boot loader? I was looking at flashing a ported miui v5 ROM but I'm pretty sure its 4.2 based.
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when i check the properties of the System/app folder with ES file explorer... it says yes to both readable and writable.
Sry if I seem like I'm thread jacking but just wanted to clarify something. So with the AT&T note 2 on the stock ota 4.3 we can still install a custom recovery and flash custom roms and kernels or does it have to be 4.3 touchwiz based roms? If so can someone tell me the steps to do so?
The only reason I'm asking is I have both an att not 2 and a Verizon both on 4.3 and with the Verizon note 2 I had to use safestrap to flash a custom rom but can't flash kernels (so I'm not really new to flashing and all but new to the att scene and wanted to make sure bc I was told that with a locked bootloader I couldn't flash roms and a custom recovery and don't want to break my phone)
Thanks (also I only had an att note 2 is so I can get 4g lte on straight talk but I like having the note 3 features)
Again thanks for the help as of right now my att note 2 is a paper weight and if I can flash any custom rom on stock 4.3 it'd be great bc at least I wouldn't have wasted my money haha
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Sry if I seem like I'm thread jacking but just wanted to clarify something. So with the AT&T note 2 on the stock ota 4.3 we can still install a custom recovery and flash custom roms and kernels or does it have to be 4.3 touchwiz based roms? If so can someone tell me the steps to do so?
The only reason I'm asking is I have both an att not 2 and a Verizon both on 4.3 and with the Verizon note 2 I had to use safestrap to flash a custom rom but can't flash kernels (so I'm not really new to flashing and all but new to the att scene and wanted to make sure bc I was told that with a locked bootloader I couldn't flash roms and a custom recovery and don't want to break my phone)
Thanks (also I only had an att note 2 is so I can get 4g lte on straight talk but I like having the note 3 features)
Again thanks for the help as of right now my att note 2 is a paper weight and if I can flash any custom rom on stock 4.3 it'd be great bc at least I wouldn't have wasted my money haha
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I have the att note 2 and it came with stock 4.3 and I'm now running ezkat 4.4.2 with agni kernel. So yes you can run roms and kernels. Only thing I'm not 100% sure on is if you can downgrade to 4.2 or 4.1. Here is the link to the room I'm running. It's great and has a lot of note 3 features and some s5 features.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2747733
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I have the att note 2 and it came with stock 4.3 and I'm now running ezkat 4.4.2 with agni kernel. So yes you can run roms and kernels. Only thing I'm not 100% sure on is if you can downgrade to 4.2 or 4.1. Here is the link to the room I'm running. It's great and has a lot of note 3 features and some s5 features.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2747733
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OK how would I go about installing the custom recovery (also what did u use to root? And just saying I'm more familiar with the Verizon note 2 so that why i have some noobish questions lol) I'd rather not try downgrading
Could you please give me step by step instructions since i can't find any on how to install a custom recovery on stock 4.3?
Thanks
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OK how would I go about installing the custom recovery (also what did u use to root? And just saying I'm more familiar with the Verizon note 2 so that why i have some noobish questions lol) I'd rather not try downgrading
Could you please give me step by step instructions since i can't find any on how to install a custom recovery on stock 4.3?
Thanks
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Here is a link that shows you step by step to root(this is how I did it) also you will probably need to do the tutorial at the bottom of the page for the Knox security. http://www.droidviews.com/root-att-galaxy-note-2-sgh-i317-on-android-4-3-ucubmk6-firmware/
And here is recovery I recommend http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159652
jaybeerange said:
Here is a link that shows you step by step to root(this is how I did it) also you will probably need to do the tutorial at the bottom of the page for the Knox security. http://www.droidviews.com/root-att-galaxy-note-2-sgh-i317-on-android-4-3-ucubmk6-firmware/
And here is recovery I recommend http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159652
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Ok I'll just use saferoot to root since I used it before
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48392009
My question is though is how do I install the recovery (I'll read more into it but how did u do it so I don't brick the phone) and also how can we flash custom roms and kernels if it's on stock 4.3 with the locked bootloader? Or is it not locked?
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ArmStrongDickPunch said:
Ok I'll just use saferoot to root since I used it before
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48392009
My question is though is how do I install the recovery (I'll read more into it but how did u do it so I don't brick the phone) and also how can we flash custom roms and kernels if it's on stock 4.3 with the locked bootloader? Or is it not locked?
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I just used Odin and flashed phils cwm file. You can get it in either a flashable zip or and Odin flashable file. The bootloader not really locked from what I understand it just won't let you replace it with an earlier version. Basically no problems flashing roms and kernels and such. You just have to kill the Knox security deal with super su
jaybeerange said:
I just used Odin and flashed phils cwm file. You can get it in either a flashable zip or and Odin flashable file. The bootloader not really locked from what I understand it just won't let you replace it with an earlier version. Basically no problems flashing roms and kernels and such. You just have to kill the Knox security deal with super su
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Ok I've never used Odin before does it say how to use Odin to flash the recovery? And thanks for ur help
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ArmStrongDickPunch said:
Ok I've never used Odin before does it say how to use Odin to flash the recovery? And thanks for ur help
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I think it does. Basically load up Odin have your phone in download mode and put the recovery file into pda slot make sure Odin recognizes your phone and hit start.
jaybeerange said:
I think it does. Basically load up Odin have your phone in download mode and put the recovery file into pda slot make sure Odin recognizes your phone and hit start.
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Ok sounds good I'll give it a try tomorrow I'll post any questions or how it goes. Thanks
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I think it does. Basically load up Odin have your phone in download mode and put the recovery file into pda slot make sure Odin recognizes your phone and hit start.
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What version of Odin did you use or should I use? And can you send me a download link? And I just put the recovery file into pda slot and flash that's it?
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