Credits
Thanks go to the following:
- sfhub for the original information
- Team Sextape for MC2 update .zip and LJC restore used to make these.
- rwilco12 for advice and hosting
- rainmotorsports, dev-host for hosting
- Forum Members for their support and hopefully feedback on these builds!
Make sure you give them any thanks for this build - they did far more than I on this! :highfive:
MC2 was only made available in an update.zip format and, according to Sextape's sources, will be the way it is until 4.2.x comes out.
(No word on when that will be.)
This takes the MC2 components and fills in the missing 3 images from LJC, including cache.
Modem cannot be flashed from dump at this time so you'll have to flash separately via CWM/TWRP.
You can find it here:
MC2 Modem ZIP - Rwilco12.com
Since most people are familiar with sfhub's format I'm going to include it here.
Again thank him for the LARGE amounts of time that he put into these posts.
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Instructions - (No Video Yet)
0) Backup anything important and Disable any PINs
This process will restore you to factory software. All your Android data will be reset.
To be safe, it is best to archive your backup off your phone, ie on your PC or dropbox.
Note #1: Please DISABLE any PIN code you may have created to protect your phone. As a security measure, after the flash, Android will ask you for your PIN, if you have one enabled. It is simpler to have no PIN active. If you forgot your PIN then, after the factory restore, just enter the wrong PIN a few times and it will warn you. Enter the wrong PIN again and it will reset the filesystem.
1) Install Samsung USB/Android drivers (if necessary) [USB/Android]
2) Download the MC2 One-Click self-extractor of choice from our mirror:
[ROM][ODIN][TAR]SPH-L900 MC2 (MC2 Modem/Kernel/ROM - Stock/Rooted) - SXTP Developers
(See Post #2 for files and respective md5 checksums)
Mac/Linux - Install 7-zip, then use it to unpack the individual ODIN components in Reference Section B (below). If Heimdall fails flashing all 3 files together, try doing them individually. Skip the remaining instructions that are windows specific (steps 3, 4, 6).
Android - Install ZArchiver, then use it to unpack the ODIN OneClick 7zip self-extractor file in this section (long press *-oc-sfx.exe, Open as archive, Odin-OC, select *-OneClick.exe, Extract). Use Mobile ODIN to Open File the resulting *-OneClick.exe file. Mobile ODIN issue - modem might not flash consistently. Skip the remaining instructions that are windows ODIN specific (steps 3, 4, 5, 6).
3) Extract the package
Double-click on the self-extractor file, specify the directory to extract to (instructions assume C:\)
4) Start ODIN One-Click
This will be in the newly created Odin-OC folder and have the same name as the file you downloaded.
Note #1: On Vista or newer, you may need to right-click on the file and Run as Administrator.
5) Place phone in ODIN download mode
Code:
[B][U]Method #1[/U][/B]
Power down phone
Wait for capacitative button [B]lights to turn off[/B]
Simultaneously [B]Press and Hold [Power] [Home] [VolDn][/B] until confirmation screen appears
Press [B][VolUp][/B] to enter Download mode
Code:
[B][U]Method #2[/U][/B]
adb reboot download
Code:
Connect USB cable to PC if not already connected
ODIN should show yellow COM port in 2nd column
Note #2: If you do not see a yellow COM port, you may need to run the ODIN One-Click as Administrator and/or unplug/plugin the USB cable after starting ODIN One-Click.
6) Start ODIN flash process
Press [Start]
7) Complete - PASS!
When complete you should see a screen similar to what is shown at top of post
Phone will automatically reboot
Status should change to green PASS!
8) Click an Ad or buy us a beer !
If you need to clear NVRAM/Sprint data login info, perform a ##786# (or ##72786# if just want to do HFA only) reset from the Dialer and enter MSL.
Type getprop ril.MSL in adb shell or terminal to retrieve your MSL.
(You may need to do ##DATA#, Edit and enter 6 zeros in MSL to have it appear by ADB.)
Several of us had to do this in testing in order to get inbound calls, SMS, push notifications etc to come back.
It is why I was hesitant to post this. You've been warned.
For NoData install:
- If you are getting random force closes, wipe cache/dalvik-cache
- If you have troubles with Android Market, clear data from menu->applications->all->market->clear data
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NOTE:
All older one click threads will be no longer supported. Files will remain available at the Repository.
So is losing inbound calls, the only (as if that's not enough) issue you had with MC2?
LMMT said:
So is losing inbound calls, the only (as if that's not enough) issue you had with MC2?
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So far yes. Calls, SMS, push notifications, the whole 9 yards. Only in Airave coverage oddly enough. And that was big enough for me. Any bigger or continued issues after this and I'll be back to an E4GT since this will be water logged.
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garwynn said:
So far yes. Calls, SMS, push notifications, the whole 9 yards. Only in Airave coverage oddly enough. And that was big enough for me. Any bigger or continued issues after this and I'll be back to an E4GT since this will be water logged.
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Only airrave coverage? Now that's a stange twist. Wasn't expecting that
LMMT said:
Only airrave coverage? Now that's a stange twist. Wasn't expecting that
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Anyhow, ##72786# fixed outside of Airave coverage. And I reset Airave today and seems fine.
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Thanks for the info, and all you do for the community.
Thanks for this :thumbup:
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss :flipoff2:
-SoA: Son's of Android™
Thanks garwynn and team sextape!!:good: Always bringing the leaks, updates, and more
garwynn said:
So far yes. Calls, SMS, push notifications, the whole 9 yards. Only in Airave coverage oddly enough. And that was big enough for me. Any bigger or continued issues after this and I'll be back to an E4GT since this will be water logged.
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So if we don't have or use an air rave we'll be ok? That is weird too btw.
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Does anyone have the modem in tar format? For some reason I can't even download the zip.
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No tars for modems for a while.. ; (
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Is this just the update that recently came out? I tried to update my phone (stock rooted) using voodoo temp unroot. It did not work and now I have no idea where the update is.
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SComp23 said:
Is this just the update that recently came out? I tried to update my phone (stock rooted) using voodoo temp unroot. It did not work and now I have no idea where the update is.
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Yes, this is the most recent update.
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So had anyone updated with success yet? I'm too afraid of losing calls and texting and anything else. Really need my phone to work like a phone lol. Thanks.
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Yes, this is the most recent update.
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Should I be ok or is there anything to still worry about? Thanks.
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t4d73 said:
So had anyone updated with success yet? I'm too afraid of losing calls and texting and anything else. Really need my phone to work like a phone lol. Thanks.
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Should I be ok or is there anything to still worry about? Thanks.
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I've ruled out MC2 as the cause of my problems. Last weekend it happened to my wife's phone on MA7 and I watched it as even after unplugging the Airave it showed signal as if it was still connected. After unplugging it and keeping it unplugged she's been back in business and I updated her to MC2 last weekend after that incident - nothing since.
So go for it.
Just flashed SPH-L900_MC2_Rooted_Nodata.exe in mobile odin. All working fine here. Thanks garwynn and team sextape \m/
garwynn said:
I've ruled out MC2 as the cause of my problems. Last weekend it happened to my wife's phone on MA7 and I watched it as even after unplugging the Airave it showed signal as if it was still connected. After unplugging it and keeping it unplugged she's been back in business and I updated her to MC2 last weekend after that incident - nothing since.
So go for it.
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Thanks man. Did it and no problems so far. Worked great! Btw rooted no data.
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Why is the actual update around 28MB and the ones on the download page here 755-890MB?
SComp23 said:
Why is the actual update around 28MB and the ones on the download page here 755-890MB?
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The official update in an incremental change to the base rom (MA7). This is a full rom here, thus the larger size.
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I've had random missed calls and texting problems ever since MA7. Tried several modems, and so far it seems stable enough. If be lying if o said I haven't been tempted to go back to the E4GT though. This thing has do much potential though loving my Macks Rom.
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Related
First off, a huge thanks to sextape for this latest Boost FG31 leak!
Thanks also goes to sfhub (for teaching me how to create Odin One-Click.exe files and creating the original thread I'm using as a template for this one), Agat63 (for helping me get the hang of what sfhub started teaching me), chris41g (for hosting all my work here and with the Modem and Kernel Repositories), Febby (for posting instructions on how to Root the ROM and fix the MMS).
This Odin One-Click.exe contains the Stock Boost FG31 Kernel, Modem and ROM for the Samsung Epic 4G Touch. They have all been reported as working on the Sprint version with minimal issues.
There has been no change to the ROM from the initial leak. This ROM is not rooted. For instructions on how to easily root it please see this thread..
This will NOT trigger the Yellow Triangle NOR will it increment the ODIN flash count.
This does NOT have the issue with the USB jig being disabled.
I have provided two versions, one that resets your whole phone to the stock Boost FG31 experience, similar to a factory restore. The other is a No Data version, which is also the stock Boost FG31 but doesn't overwrite your User Data.
Instructions - Thanks to sfhub!
1) Backup anything important and Disable any PINs.
During this process your phone's software will be returned to the Stock Boost setup. All system data will be lost.
To be safe, it is best to archive your backup off your phone, ie on your PC or dropbox.
1) Install Samsung USB/Android drivers (if necessary). [USB/Android]
2) Download the FG31 Stock ROM.
Boost_FG31_Unrooted_Stock_ROM.exe (Reset user data)
Boost_FG31_Unrooted_Stock_Rom_NoData.exe (Preserve User Data - do NOT use if downgrading versions)
3) Unzip ROM using 7zip.
4) Start ODIN One-Click.
Navigate to the location where the Boost_FG31_Unrooted_Stock_Rom.exe was saved.
Double click on Boost_FG31_Unrooted_Stock_Rom.exe. *On Vista or newer, you may need to right-click on the file and Run as Administrator.
5) Place phone in Download Mode.
Power down phone.
Wait for capacitative button lights to turn off.
Simultaneously Press and Hold [Power]+[Volume Down] until confirmation screen appears.
Press [Volume Up] to enter Download mode.
6) Connect USB cable to PC and phone.
Odin should show a yellow COM port in the second column. If you do not see a yellow COM port, you may need to run the ODIN One-Click as Administrator and/or unplug/plugin the USB cable after starting ODIN One-Click.
7) Start ODIN flash process.
Press [Start].
8) Complete - PASS!
Status should change to green PASS! At this point your phone should automatically reboot.
Android Instructions
Use Mobile ODIN to Open File the Boost_FG31_Unrooted_Stock_Rom.exe. FYI - Modem might not flash consistently with Mobile Odin
The boot process will take slightly longer than usual during which time you'll see the 4G logo screen.
For NoData install:
- If you are getting random force closes, wipe cache/dalvik-cache
- If you have troubles with Android Market, clear data from menu->applications->all->market->clear data
- If you have troubles booting into Android, perform factory reset in ICS using the ODIN OneClick Factory Reset tool. Do NOT perform factory resets using stock recovery or privacy->reset, at least until you read about the EMMC superbrick/lockup bug and understand what the trigger points are and what you are exposing yourself to.
Resources
sextape's original FG31 leak.
(Individual) FG31 ODIN/CWM Components
[ODIN] FG31 Modem One-Click.exe
[ODIN] FG31 Modem TAR.MD5 *Flash with Odin in PDA Slot or through Mobile Odin.
[CWM] FG31 Modem ZIP
[ODIN] FG31 Kernel One-Click.exe
[ODIN] FG31 Kernel TAR.MD5 *Flash with Odin in PDA Slot or through Mobile Odin.
[CWM] FG31 Kernel ZIP
[OC] FG31 Full Stock ROM One-Click.exe
[OC] FG31 Full Stock ROM No Data One-Click.exe (Preserves User Data)
7-Zip v9.20
Odin3 v3.04
ZArchiver
Mobile Odin Lite
Samsung E4GT USB Drivers
For a rooted CWM formatted version of FG31 please see the thread started by DataJosh here.
How to Root by Febby
MMS Fix by Febby
i love u? In a totalluy non homosexualy way....
Wow you work fast!
kthejoker20 said:
i love u? In a totalluy non homosexualy way....
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Lol love you too!
Awesome sauce! Waiting on the rooted version lol thanks man
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abadasstanker69 said:
Awesome sauce! Waiting on the rooted version lol thanks man
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Accidentally hit the thanks. Its easy to root. Once u flash this Odin a kernel and then flash superuser from recovery. That's it..
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Have i mentioned how much i loathe you and sextape right now???? Ugggghhhh...
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Does anyone know changelog from the previous build? (FG20)
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manufan721 said:
Have i mentioned how much i loathe you and sextape right now???? Ugggghhhh...
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If it makes you feel better I'm having issues with my uploads again... I really think it's time to switch.
cob11341 said:
Does anyone know changelog from the previous build? (FG20)
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Hopefully that you actually theme it, fg20 was a pain...id be curious to hear the changes too
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rwilco12 said:
If it makes you feel better I'm having issues with my uploads again... I really think it's time to switch.
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Try 4shared...they are pretty decent man....dont know who youre using now...
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abadasstanker69 said:
Awesome sauce! Waiting on the rooted version lol thanks man
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Thanks rwilco.
manufan721 said:
Try 4shared...they are pretty decent man....dont know who youre using now...
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Sorry not an issue with my site, its my ISP. I think I've been throttled.
rwilco12 said:
Sorry not an issue with my site, its my ISP. I think I've been throttled.
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Ahhh...ok
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Anyone able to comment on if stuff is fixed in these boost roms over ff18 like wifi wakeup, speech cut off, battery drain, etc?
Anyone tried using fg31 kernel with ff18?
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rocket321 said:
Anyone able to comment on if stuff is fixed in these boost roms over ff18 like wifi wakeup, speech cut off, battery drain, etc?
Anyone tried using fg31 kernel with ff18?
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+1 also want to know about battery drain .
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For now here is a link to my dropbox so everyone can get the FG31 modem flashable zip.
Ill leave it up until rwilco12 gets all of his files uploaded.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3873941/FG31.zip
Kenny987654321 said:
For now here is a link to my dropbox so everyone can get the FG31 modem flashable zip.
Ill leave it up until rwilco12 gets all of his files uploaded.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3873941/FG31.zip
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Notice any differences with this modem?
FI27 Rooted One Clicks and All Associated Information can be found here:
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showt...H-D710-FI27-(FI27-Modem-Kernel-ROM-Root-Stock)
The site is once again public and so I'm asking that folks visit it to get the links there.
If you're lazy and don't want to read the normal post then resource links are still available below.
Thank you and hope you enjoy FI27!
Resources
(Individual) FI27 ODIN/CWM Components
[OC] FI27 Modem One-Click.exe
[ODIN] FI27 Modem TAR.MD5 *Flash with Odin in PDA Slot or through Mobile Odin.
[CWM] FI27 Modem ZIP
[OC] FI27 Kernel One-Click.exe
[ODIN] FI27 Kernel TAR.MD5 *Flash with Odin in PDA Slot or through Mobile Odin.
[CWM] FI27 Kernel ZIP
[OC] FI27 Full Stock ROM One-Click.exe
[OC] FI27 Full Stock ROM No Data One-Click.exe(Preserves User Data)
[CWM] Crawrj's Odexed/Deodexed Rooted FI27 ROM
7-Zip v9.20
Odin3 v3.04
ZArchiver
Mobile Odin Lite
Samsung E4GT USB Drivers
Reserved.
This thread was originally located at Sextape's forum but due to several issues involving other sites stealing his work it was shut down. We have received permission to post the thread here now for XDA members.
Reserved.
rwilco12 said:
This thread was originally located at Sextape's forum but due to several issues involving other sites stealing his work it was shut down. We have received permission to post the thread here now for XDA members.
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Sorry to hear about sextape, I hope whoever stole from him doesn't cause him to leave the community altogether. He's an important part of the E4GT developer community and noobs like me love his work.
Also, thanks rwilco for helping sextape and the rest of us out.
Downloading now! I appreciate all the hard work everyone does for these roms/kernels!
I have a question where I'm unable to reboot.
after running the oneclick, everything boots up fine, and I'm able to use the phone with no problem.
but when I try to reboot the phone, it gets stuck at the sprint animation (specifically at the yellow 4G part).
am i doing something wrong? help would be appreciated. thank you
themsn said:
I have a question where I'm unable to reboot.
after running the oneclick, everything boots up fine, and I'm able to use the phone with no problem.
but when I try to reboot the phone, it gets stuck at the sprint animation (specifically at the yellow 4G part).
am i doing something wrong? help would be appreciated. thank you
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Just to be clear, the phones boots up initially and everything is working? Phone calls, data, etc? If that is the case what's the very last thing you did before rebooting?
Here's my question. I need to unroot my phone. Could I use the full restore (v2) to reinstall the original FI27 setup, then use the auto root package option B (Uninstall root) to then Unroot this setup?
m4xwellmurd3r said:
Here's my question. I need to unroot my phone. Could I use the full restore (v2) to reinstall the original FI27 setup, then use the auto root package option B (Uninstall root) to then Unroot this setup?
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Flash the unrooted one click.
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Took a little searching but I found fi27 one click unroot no data. Looks like its exactly what I need to use to unroot so I can return this.
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rwilco12 said:
Just to be clear, the phones boots up initially and everything is working? Phone calls, data, etc? If that is the case what's the very last thing you did before rebooting?
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Yes, everything was working normal.
The first time I had to reboot because my phone froze when opening Waze (to test GPS). and then it hung on the 4G screen at reboot.
Then I had to reflash with oneclick (save data) version.
The second time it froze because some other random app. And I did the same thing to get the phone back to working.
The third time, I just rebooted because I was curious. And it hung at the 4G again.
The 4th time, I decided I shouldn't remove the system apps (like Sprint voicemail, Sprint wallet) thinking that's what was making it hang and then rebooted again after making sure data and phone was working. But it got stuck on 4G again. (oh I used ES File explorer with root privileges to remove those Sprint apps)
Each time I was able to get my phone back with all the apps with the awesome one-click (with data) you've provided. So right now I am keeping my fingers crossed that I don't have to reboot my phone until the next one-click comes out or if you have a suggestion.
thank you
Hi guys,
My wife just got a e4gt and wants me to root it. She is stock 4.0.4 with FI27. So I can download the odin file in the OP and flash it and she will have the same thing but rooted? Thanks in advance.
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Mart1an said:
Hi guys,
My wife just got a e4gt and wants me to root it. She is stock 4.0.4 with FI27. So I can download the odin file in the OP and flash it and she will have the same thing but rooted? Thanks in advance.
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correcto
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one click worked great. what recovery would anyone recommend. i need j.b. on this thing!
bhuggans said:
one click worked great. what recovery would anyone recommend. i need j.b. on this thing!
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My personal favorite has always been Agat's source-built kernels but I also really like Rujelus' latest kernel. Both are pretty nice.
I'll be performing this root later today. I'm on OSX so to clarify would I install Heimdall & install:
SPH-D710_FI27_CL1127689_Rooted_NoData.exe (Preserve User Data - do NOT use if downgrading versions)
Go into download mode then finish root and flash there?
(I am noob, haven't rooted/flashed in about a year and things change so fast).
thanks.
Sorry about the instructions for Heimdall missing - I've reposted it now that we've got the public/private issues worked out for where it was before:
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showt...H-D710-FI27-(FI27-Modem-Kernel-ROM-Root-Stock)
Enjoy!
garwynn said:
Sorry about the instructions for Heimdall missing - I've reposted it now that we've got the public/private issues worked out for where it was before:
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showt...H-D710-FI27-(FI27-Modem-Kernel-ROM-Root-Stock)
Enjoy!
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Registered.
Where is "section b" for mac users??
Hey I'm trying to sell my S3 and after a factory reset and wiping everything in TWRP my name, email address and phone number is still under About device/Status. How do you remove this info? I really don't feel comfortable selling it to a stranger with all that info remaining is there a better wiping method? I'm not finding this anywhere. Thanks in advance.
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This gets set when you activate. You may be able to clear it with ##rtn# but you will need your msl.
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m20120 said:
This gets set when you activate. You may be able to clear it with ##rtn# but you will need your msl.
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Is it a hassle to obtain your msl? When I had an HTC evo lte it was as simple as running an app with root permissions.
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Edit : the only is on MB1 and per this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t= I need to downgrade and flash an LJ7 ROM which will let me get the code via terminal. So after I obtain my MSL I just go in the settings and delete my info right?
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xbmoyx said:
Is it a hassle to obtain your msl? When I had an HTC evo lte it was as simple as running an app with root permissions.
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Edit : the only is on MB1 and per this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t= I need to downgrade and flash an LJ7 ROM which will let me get the code via terminal. So after I obtain my MSL I just go in the settings and delete my info right?
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Search on general, there are several pretty easy methods to do it
xbmoyx said:
Is it a hassle to obtain your msl? When I had an HTC evo lte it was as simple as running an app with root permissions.
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Edit : the only is on MB1 and per this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t= I need to downgrade and flash an LJ7 ROM which will let me get the code via terminal. So after I obtain my MSL I just go in the settings and delete my info right?
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You are correct about the downgrade to get the MSL. There is a root app but it stopped working a while ago. I know that under the ##rtn# screen there is an option to Reset the activation data but I am not positive that will clear the phone number.
m20120 said:
You are correct about the downgrade to get the MSL. There is a root app but it stopped working a while ago. I know that under the ##rtn# screen there is an option to Reset the activation data but I am not positive that will clear the phone number.
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Yeah I'm not certain either yet but under edit in ##DATA# or ##rtn# it seems like you able to maybe add all 0's (I hope) for my cell and make a fake email.
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Ahh so simply flashing an LJ7 ROM while currently on MB1 doesn't downgrade? I've found this http://www.android.gs/downgrade-sprint-galaxy-s3-jelly-bean-stock-rom/ and it says to use ClockworkMOD recovery but im currently on TWRP. Will TWRP work or is there an easier way to execute this? I flashed an old The Peoples ROM but it still shows me being on MB1. Will flashing a firmware only zip fix this?
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xbmoyx said:
Ahh so simply flashing an LJ7 ROM while currently on MB1 doesn't downgrade? I've found this http://www.android.gs/downgrade-sprint-galaxy-s3-jelly-bean-stock-rom/ and it says to use ClockworkMOD recovery but im currently on TWRP. Will TWRP work or is there an easier way to execute this? I flashed an old The Peoples ROM but it still shows me being on MB1. Will flashing a firmware only zip fix this?
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I've done this before to sell my Sprint S3 and can confirm that the dialer method does not work when rooted. In oder to do what you're requesting you'll need to transfer your account to another device. After doing this, the best way to clear out your info on the S3 and sell it is to
1) download the app "Get My MSL". It will most likely give you an error when tapping the "Get My MSL" option in the app at first.
2) open dialer and enter ##DATA#
3) When prompted to enter MSL code just choose any single digit number and enter it 6 times
4) once the popup message appears go immediately back into the "Get My MSL" app and select the option again and it will give you your MSL code. Make sure to save the code somewhere safe.
5) Now that you have your code, ODIN your phone back to complete 100% stock with the LJ7 stock tar file.
6) Once done, skip through the setup wizard upon first boot up and go straight into your dialer and enter ##786#
7) select "Reset" then enter MSL and hit "OK" .
8) select "OK" again on the "Reset to manufacture defaught" popup. It will reboot your phone.
9) Let it do it's thing in stock recovery and once booted up cancel the hands free activation and everything should be cleared out in "About Phone" in settings.
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I've done this before to sell my Sprint S3 and can confirm that the dialer method does not work when rooted. In oder to do what you're requesting you'll need to transfer your account to another device. After doing this, the best way to clear out your info on the S3 and sell it is to
1) download the app "Get My MSL". It will most likely give you an error when tapping the "Get My MSL" option in the app at first.
2) open dialer and enter ##DATA#
3) When prompted to enter MSL code just choose any single digit number and enter it 6 times
4) once the popup message appears go immediately back into the "Get My MSL" app and select the option again and it will give you your MSL code. Make sure to save the code somewhere safe.
5) Now that you have your code, ODIN your phone back to complete 100% stock with the LJ7 stock tar file.
6) Once done, skip through the setup wizard upon first boot up and go straight into your dialer and enter ##786#
7) select "Reset" then enter MSL and hit "OK" .
8) select "OK" again on the "Reset to manufacture defaught" popup. It will reboot your phone.
9) Let it do it's thing in stock recovery and once booted up cancel the hands free activation and everything should be cleared out in "About Phone" in settings.
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Awesome thanks! I'm selling my phone with it rooted though can I do this and wipe all information and just flash a stock ROM? Do I have to ODIN back to stock LJ7 to completely wipe my phone and email address or can this be done with MB1? I was on The Peoples ROM MB1 and flashed an old LJ7 ROM but it still says MB1 baseband in the settings, will this still work? I don't have WiFi access to check if this worked I will this afternoon. Thanks for your help!
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Awesome thanks! I'm selling my phone with it rooted though can I do this and wipe all information and just flash a stock ROM? Do I have to ODIN back to stock LJ7 to completely wipe my phone and email address or can this be done with MB1? I was on The Peoples ROM MB1 and flashed an old LJ7 ROM but it still says MB1 baseband in the settings, will this still work? I don't have WiFi access to check if this worked I will this afternoon. Thanks for your help!
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The build number for the firmware (aka modem/radio) is separate from the build number of the rom itself. Go into the dev section and search for a the LJ7 modem and flash that
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Awesome thanks! I'm selling my phone with it rooted though can I do this and wipe all information and just flash a stock ROM? Do I have to ODIN back to stock LJ7 to completely wipe my phone and email address or can this be done with MB1? I was on The Peoples ROM MB1 and flashed an old LJ7 ROM but it still says MB1 baseband in the settings, will this still work? I don't have WiFi access to check if this worked I will this afternoon. Thanks for your help!
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Follow the procedure above actually to the dot. Why? because If you try doing this while being rooted I GAURANTEE you will have problems and will wind up coming back here asking for help again but this time with another issue. To save you the trouble I highly recommend following the steps above. ODIN back to complete 100% stock LJ7. I've heard of some people not having much success trying this on MB1 but I haven't tried it myself as I am no longer with Sprint but I still support the forums. The last I have tried it on was on LJ7 and I along with many others have had success on that build so LJ7 would be your best bet. Modem and build are separate but flashing a tar file through ODIN will update everything, including the modem back to LJ7. If you wanna sell the phone rooted on the latest firmware then again follow the steps and after you've gotten through the last step, make sure to be connected to wifi so you may receive the MB1 update and then FINALLY root it. It may sound like a lot to do but it's really not.. so long as you know exactly what you're doing. Following this procedure is not only your safest way in selling a phone but it's also the BEST way to fully clear your ESN! (even after deactivation) Like I said I did this and my buyer was 100% satisfied.
Good luck!
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Follow the procedure above actually to the dot. Why? because If you try doing this while being rooted I GAURANTEE you will have problems and will wind up coming back here asking for help again but this time with another issue. To save you the trouble I highly recommend following the steps above. ODIN back to complete 100% stock LJ7. I've heard of some people not having much success trying this on MB1 but I haven't tried it myself as I am no longer with Sprint but I still support the forums. The last I have tried it on was on LJ7 and I along with many others have had success on that build so LJ7 would be your best bet. Modem and build are separate but flashing a tar file through ODIN will update everything, including the modem back to LJ7. If you wanna sell the phone rooted on the latest firmware then again follow the steps and after you've gotten through the last step, make sure to be connected to wifi so you may receive the MB1 update and then FINALLY root it. It may sound like a lot to do but it's really not.. so long as you know exactly what you're doing. Following this procedure is not only your safest way in selling a phone but it's also the BEST way to fully clear your ESN! (even after deactivation) Like I said I did this and my buyer was 100% satisfied.
Good luck!
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Ok cool. I flashed the LJ7 modem as well as being on an LJ7 ROM. If I still can't receive my MSL and complete the wipe via ##data# or ##rtn# I will ODIN back to stock as you said. Thanks everyone for the help!
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Ok cool. I flashed the LJ7 modem as well as being on an LJ7 ROM. If I still can't receive my MSL and complete the wipe via ##data# or ##rtn# I will ODIN back to stock as you said. Thanks everyone for the help!
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I had a BIG problem doing this while rooted so if you do this while already rooted I wish you the best of luck but just know that I am not responsible for anything that may happen to your device.
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I had a BIG problem doing this while rooted so if you do this while already rooted I wish you the best of luck but just know that I am not responsible for anything that may happen to your device.
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In that case haha I'm going to unroot and return to stock. Seems easy enough and thanks for the forewarning. I'm having problems finding a thread on here exactly showing how to restore back to stock LJ7. I don't want to seem incapable of finding it I'm just coming up dry do you have this thread saved to your favorites that you could share? I appreciate all the help!
EDIT: http://theunlockr.com/2012/07/28/how-to-unroot-sprint-samsung-galaxy-s3/ that guide seems like what I need.
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In that case haha I'm going to unroot and return to stock. Seems easy enough and thanks for the forewarning. I'm having problems finding a thread on here exactly showing how to restore back to stock LJ7. I don't want to seem incapable of finding it I'm just coming up dry do you have this thread saved to your favorites that you could share? I appreciate all the help!
EDIT: http://theunlockr.com/2012/07/28/how-to-unroot-sprint-samsung-galaxy-s3/ that guide seems like what I need.
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That link doesn't exactly provide the firmware you're looking to flash. I have the correct one for you on my pc. I can upload you a mirror if you'd like.
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That link doesn't exactly provide the firmware you're looking to flash. I have the correct one for you on my pc. I can upload you a mirror if you'd like.
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That would be nice of you man I appreciate it. Exactly which firmware do I need? I don't just need the original stock ROM to pull the .tar file? I had no problem rooting but unrooting sounds a little more difficult.
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That would be nice of you man I appreciate it. Exactly which firmware do I need? I don't just need the original stock ROM to pull the .tar file? I had no problem rooting but unrooting sounds a little more difficult.
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not difficult at all. You can unroot back to any of the stock firmwares that have been released on the Sprint S3. The problem is that many of the links here are broken and I'm trying to prevent you from unrooting all the way back to an ICS stock firmware requiring you to accept 1 too many OTAs. So Like I said I recommend LJ7 but I just realized I actually did wind up deleting the LJ7 file on my pc when I switched to T-Mobile. My apologies but I did manage to find one of my subscribed threads that will return you back to stock MB1 without a pc. They are flashable zips, just like flashing any ROM, and the op says the MB1 issues have been fixed. Again, I wasn't able to test this out but it's intended to do the same work as ODIN so it's worth a shot and a much easier approach. Report back with your results and good luck!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
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LuigiBull23 said:
not difficult at all. You can unroot back to any of the stock firmwares that have been released on the Sprint S3. The problem is that many of the links here are broken and I'm trying to prevent you from unrooting all the way back to an ICS stock firmware requiring you to accept 1 too many OTAs. So Like I said I recommend LJ7 but I just realized I actually did wind up deleting the LJ7 file on my pc when I switched to T-Mobile. My apologies but I did manage to find one of my subscribed threads that will return you back to stock MB1 without a pc. They are flashable zips, just like flashing any ROM, and the op says the MB1 issues have been fixed. Again, I wasn't able to test this out but it's intended to do the same work as ODIN so it's worth a shot and a much easier approach. Report back with your results and good luck!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
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Oh and as always do a nandroid backup
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not difficult at all. You can unroot back to any of the stock firmwares that have been released on the Sprint S3. The problem is that many of the links here are broken and I'm trying to prevent you from unrooting all the way back to an ICS stock firmware requiring you to accept 1 too many OTAs. So Like I said I recommend LJ7 but I just realized I actually did wind up deleting the LJ7 file on my pc when I switched to T-Mobile. My apologies but I did manage to find one of my subscribed threads that will return you back to stock MB1 without a pc. They are flashable zips, just like flashing any ROM, and the op says the MB1 issues have been fixed. Again, I wasn't able to test this out but it's intended to do the same work as ODIN so it's worth a shot and a much easier approach. Report back with your results and good luck!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
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Oh and as always do a nandroid backup
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Ok so with my current state I'm on a LJ7 ROM and flashed the LJ7 modem, after I get my MSL number I should flash the Stock MB1 ROM method you just posted then continue with resetting back to manufacture settings in ##DATA# and I should be gold correct? I thank you once again for your help!
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xbmoyx said:
Ok so with my current state I'm on a LJ7 ROM and flashed the LJ7 modem, after I get my MSL number I should flash the Stock MB1 ROM method you just posted then continue with resetting back to manufacture settings in ##DATA# and I should be gold correct? I thank you once again for your help!
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First of all, in this case don't worry about flashing any modems. Also, ##DATA# is what you'll need in the beginning to obtain your MSL. ##RTN# or ##786# is what you'll be entering at the end to return to manufacture default. To keep it simple for you, just follow the same step by step procedure I posted in the previous page BUT once you get to step 5, replace that with the MB1 post above and once done proceed to step 6 and so on. As long as you follow my instructions correctly you should have no issues.
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First of all, in this case don't worry about flashing any modems. Also, ##DATA# is what you'll need in the beginning to obtain your MSL. To keep it simple for you, just follow the same step by step procedure I posted in the previous page BUT once you get to step 5, replace that with the MB1 post above and once done proceed to step 6 and so on. As long as you follow my instructions correctly you should have no issues.
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Sounds good! When I get home and have WiFi access I'll hook all this up and report back! Thanks a lot.
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First, a HUGE thanks goes @garwynn for being my partner through all of this and then to @sfhub (for teaching me how to create Odin One-Click.exe files and creating the original thread I'm using as a template for this one), @agat63 (for helping me get the hang of what sfhub started teaching me), @MoHoGalore for helping test and put together so many of these one-clicks and to everyone else in our community who makes this possible!
This Odin One-Click.exe contains the Stock MK4 Bootloader, Kernel, Modem and ROM for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900). Yes, that means this comes with the full Knox Bootloader.
There has been no change to the ROM from the initial build released by Samsung.
This will NOT trigger the Yellow Triangle NOR will it increment the Odin flash count.
This one-click resets your whole phone to the stock MK4 experience, similar to a factory restore and it may wipe all data. It also contains the full bootloader and Knox.
Instructions:
1: Backup anything important and Disable any PINs.
During this process your phone's software will be returned to the Stock setup. All system data will be lost. To be safe, it is best to archive your backup off your phone, ie on your PC or Dropbox.
2: Install Samsung USB/Android drivers (if necessary).
Samsung Drivers Download Link
3: Download the MK4 Stock ROM One-Click.
SPH-L900_MK4_Full Restore_UNROOTED (Compressed Archive).exe (Resets user data)
4: Unzip One-Click ROM using 7zip (this package is a self-extracting exe you should just be able to double-click on it after download and it will do the rest).
5: Start the Odin One-Click.
Navigate to the location where the SPH-L900_MK4_Full Restore_UNROOTED.exe was saved upon extract from the 7Zip archive.
Double-click on SPH-L900_MK4_Full Restore_UNROOTED.exe. *On Vista or newer, you may need to right-click on the file and Run as Administrator.
6: Place phone in Download Mode.
- Power phone completely off.
- Press and hold Volume Down, Home and Power buttons, all at the same time.
- Release the buttons only when the ‘Warning!!’ message appears.
- Press [Volume Up] to enter Download mode.
7: Connect USB cable to PC and phone.
Odin should show a yellow COM port in the second column. If you do not see a yellow COM port, you may need to run the Odin One-Click as Administrator and/or unplug/plugin the USB cable after starting Odin One-Click.
8: Start Odin flash process.
Press [Start].
9: Complete - PASS!
Status should change to green PASS! At this point your phone should automatically reboot.
Android Instructions:
Download and install ZArchiver on your phone. Use it to unpack the Odin One-Click 7zip self-extracting exe file (long press on the 7zip exe. Select "Open As Archive". Select the One-Click.exe and then select Extract). Use Mobile Odin to Open File the SPH-L900_MK4_Full Restore_UNROOTED.exe. FYI - Modem will not flash with Mobile Odin.
The boot process will take slightly longer than usual during which time you'll see the Sprint 4G logo screen.
Congratulations! You've flashed the Factory Restore MK4 build!
XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM][ODIN]SPH-L900 MK4 (MK4 Modem/Kernel/Bootloader/ROM - Full Restore - Unrooted), ROM for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II
Contributors
rwilco12
ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2015-02-09
Last Updated 2015-02-09
Download Link: http://www.rwilco12.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=10
Great! Very much appreciated.
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Thanks for this rwillco, not a big deal, but I'm sure people will call you on it & ask if they're in the right place but, on # 3 in op, it says MK3, not MK4, just an fyi. Thanks again.
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Rwilco comes back swinging. .. thanks for this bro
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This is exciting
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Nice work as usual!
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aheeejd said:
Thanks for this rwillco, not a big deal, but I'm sure people will call you on it & ask if they're in the right place but, on # 3 in op, it says MK3, not MK4, just an fyi. Thanks again.
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Thanks for catching that! I've fixed it now.
Unfortunately, System UI has stopped.
Hey guys,
I was recently on the new OTA 4.3, then wiped and rooted after flashing an old PTALJ1 and re updating. Although it was weird that KNOX remained in the bootloader and still said i had Custom Binary Counts (YES 2 Counts) current binary was custom and system status was custom. The KNOX WARRANT VOID had a 1 next to it and AP SWREV:A2
This was after countless times trying to wipe all data and do a complete fresh wipe like I used to always do using the KIES_HOME_L900VPALJ1_L900SPTALJ1_265523_REV04_user_low_ship.tar
For some reason after going to stock 4.3 then backwards to rooted 4.1.2 I had this issue. So I found this on this forums. Gave it a spin and so far seems to have worked great, except when I restart and reboot into download mode, I still show same custom binary counts and knox warranty void. When I reboot I get that system UI has stopped working message. I also am missing icons in the pull down drawer, all that shows is airplane mode and one other. No option to add more.
I am hoping someone can shed some light on what I did wrong or what I can do to fix my issues. All I want is everything back to normal for now, no custom binaries, no voided knox warranty, and system UI working. Thanks guys
Thank you very much
@rwilco12
Do you have any plans to put out a rwilco mk4 stock rooted deodexed minus knox? Just curious.
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thanks for this! giving my wife my note 2 and she prefers a stock experience so this is perfect
hey there!
First, thank you for this. I used this to finally unsoftbrick my sprint note 2. I am now back into android. However, I do not have cell service. is there anything i can to to fix this?
ceabbott2 said:
@rwilco12
Do you have any plans to put out a rwilco mk4 stock rooted deodexed minus knox? Just curious.
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I would like to but haven't had much time these last few weeks.
rchampagne said:
hey there!
First, thank you for this. I used this to finally unsoftbrick my sprint note 2. I am now back into android. However, I do not have cell service. is there anything i can to to fix this?
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I would try updating profile and PRL. If that doesn't work verify that your modem is showing under About Phone correctly. If not reflash the One-Click and see if the modem sticks.
Also, try entering ##72786# to re-activate on the network.
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I would try updating profile and PRL. If that doesn't work verify that your modem is showing under About Phone correctly. If not reflash the One-Click and see if the modem sticks.
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Basband shows as unknown
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Also, try entering ##72786# to re-activate on the network.
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tried, but since baseband shows as unknown, i just get the message, "mobile network not available"
even worse, i have the dreaded 1 counter in the knox warranty void now as well
I'm trying a fresh download of the one click and then reflash to see what happens. I will keep you posted.
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I would like to but haven't had much time these last few weeks.
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Oh ok totally understand. From one of the unclean masses may I say thank you for your hard work and valuable time. You devs are the best.
Charles
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rwilco12 said:
I would like to but haven't had much time these last few weeks.
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just wanted to give a quick thanks rwilco for this file, it's the last one i'll be DLing from this section before I move on to the Note3 section. between you, garwyn, and platty, you guys kept my device in the newest and best. again, thanks, and see ya'll on the flipside!
I installed this now I cant figure out how to get root back , knox wont let me install terminal emulator from the play store any other ways of disabiling knox ?
Hello XDA, for those of us that are using the 4.3 bootloader and running an aosp rom, that would like to update to t-mobile's new N900TUVUCNB4 modem WITHOUT updating to new bootloader...follow these instructions. This is what worked for me after a bit of trial and error. My setup prior to this update was- 4.3 bootloader, MI7 firmware, philz recovery, Will's Slim Kat V7, and slimkat gapps 4.4.2.
STEP 1- DO A NANDROID BACK-UP.
STEP 2- DOWNLOAD VISION X3 ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559321)
STEP 3- DOWNLOAD CivZ-SnapKat-Rev1.9-sm_n900T-4.4.2 KERNEL (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613305)
STEP 4- DOWNLOAD TRIANGLE AWAY APK (GOOGLE IT)
STEP 5- COPY ALL 3 ITEMS IN STEPS 2,3,4 TO YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD. BOOT INTO YOUR CUSTOM RECOVERY. DO A FACTORY DATA WIPE, WIPE CACHE & DALVIK CACHE. FLASH VISION ROM, FLASH CIVZ KERNEL, AND REBOOT. BE PATIENT....BOOT TIME TAKES ABOUT 5MINS. AFTER ROM IS BOOTED...INSTALL TRIANGLE AWAY APK USING A FILE EXPLORER AND RUN THE APP. PHONE WILL SHUT DOWN .
STEP 6- NOW FROM YOUR PC, DOWNLOAD ODIN 307 (http://samsung-updates.com/Odin307.zip). UNZIP DOWNLOAD ON YOUR PC AND OPEN ODIN PROGRAM AND CONNECT YOUR PHONE TO PC IN DOWNLOAD MODE.
STEP 7- DOWNLOAD MODEM.BIN THAT I HAVE EXTRACTED FROM OTA. (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fx72lner8mud9kq/nXqmHJsfrz/modem.bin) NOW FLASH USING ODIN MAKING SURE MODEM.BIN IS SELECTED UNDER PHONE FILE BUTTON AND CHECKBOX IS CHECKED. MAKE SURE NOT TO UNPLUG DEVICE AND WAIT TILL ODIN HAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
STEP 8- AFTER PHONE HAS REBOOTED. PULL BATTERY AND BOOT INTO BOOTLOADER MODE AGAIN. CONNECT TO PC AND OPEN ODIN AGAIN. MAKE SURE TO HIT RESET BUTTON IN ODIN SO NOTHING IS SELECTED.
STEP 9- DOWNLOAD YOUR CUSTOM RECOVERY OF YOUR CHOOSING...JUST MAKE SURE ITS A .TAR FILE FLASHABLE IN ODIN. FLASH RECOVERY IN ODIN UNDER PDA FILE BUTTON AND CHECKBOX CHECKED.
STEP 10- AND FINALLY, PERFORM A CLEAN WIPE & INSTALL OF THE CUSTOM ROM YOU WERE USING PRIOR TO THIS TUTORIAL.
ENJOY!!
What's the benefits of the new modem?
Updated modems usually offer improved signal receptions and faster data speeds
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jasonmastertech said:
Updated modems usually offer improved signal receptions and faster data speeds
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I need a zip file
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Sorry brother for 2 reasons...1- not sure if a zip would work in this case. And 2, more importantly, I don't know how to make a flashable zip yet...lol. ;(
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Will this work on TW based and not aosp?
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Yes
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Thank you sir
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Anyone interested for instructions on how I updated to new kit Kat NB4 modem firmware while keeping on 4.3 boot loader (old device tree) and this rom? Will , awesome work bro! Many thanks.
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NP, happy to give something back to the community.
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Can you tell me why we can't just skip all of the installing of new ROM's and Triangle Away, and go straight to this step:
STEP 7- DOWNLOAD MODEM.BIN THAT I HAVE EXTRACTED FROM OTA. (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fx72lner8...sfrz/modem.bin) NOW FLASH USING ODIN MAKING SURE MODEM.BIN IS SELECTED UNDER PHONE FILE BUTTON AND CHECKBOX IS CHECKED. MAKE SURE NOT TO UNPLUG DEVICE AND WAIT TILL ODIN HAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
If that is all it takes to install the new modem, then why not just do that step?
Confused....
Is there anyway you could extract the 4.3 boot loader for me? I would like to try to get back on the 4.3 boot loader with this method or give it a try at least. TIA
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Can you tell me why we can't just skip all of the installing of new ROM's and Triangle Away, and go straight to this step:
STEP 7- DOWNLOAD MODEM.BIN THAT I HAVE EXTRACTED FROM OTA. (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fx72lner8...sfrz/modem.bin) NOW FLASH USING ODIN MAKING SURE MODEM.BIN IS SELECTED UNDER PHONE FILE BUTTON AND CHECKBOX IS CHECKED. MAKE SURE NOT TO UNPLUG DEVICE AND WAIT TILL ODIN HAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
If that is all it takes to install the new modem, then why not just do that step?
Confused....
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That is correct. All you need to do is flash the modem.bin in ODIN, nothing else and you will have the NB4 radio. And no, you cannot flash the modem via the recovery kernel (it appears to be locked), you have to be in download mode and I have not tried heimdall, so cannot tell you if that works.
dont bother updating the modem. it doesnt help. i am currently getting my third replacement device due to the lte signal issue. my sisters optimus f6 has a -86dbm lte signal while our notes are always over -100dbm. they said the kitkat update would fix the issue how ever it hasnt. the signal bars will show you as having a full signal but if you take note of the actuall signal strength before and after you will see it infact does not change. you can install the modem itself with out the other steps atleast i did on my secondary device but like i said its pointless. there is a power control feature built into these phones that are robbing us of our beloved lte. ril.modem.lte.powercontrol i tried to set it to false and off but nothing really seams to affect it. i personally believe samsung messed up with the antenna on this device. dont believe do it for yourself and please let me know. maybe i have just gotten two shotty devices in a row. but we shall see.......
Noted, I will do a before and after test when I get home.
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so i took the back cover off the phone to expose the internals. so no antenna on the device at all....guess what -106dbm with the antenna i get -104dbm samsung might want to rethink this antenna design cus we pretty much just dont have an antenna.........
Can we revert back to the old modem? I don't know if it's this modem or if it's a rom issue but I can't record video on TW roms. Yup. Just tried Tweaked and XNote. They both can't record video. Recording failed. I hope I can go back to the old modem.
okay 90% battery level is before and other is after the modem update.
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nunyabiziz said:
View attachment 2625837View attachment 2625839 okay 90% battery level is before and other is after the modem update.
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that is amazing though that is with att. i have wondered about att's service with these phones. i know with my sisters optimus i can roam on atts network but cant do any sorta roaming with my note. i really hope that its just my phone will know more tomorrow as they are shipping me my third device. im really considering telling tmo to f off and just sim unlocking this device and using a att mvno.......
Can this modem be used on the vzw note 3? i have the dev edition, and was thinking about trying this modem out but i don't want to if there's no point. I figure it won't work, however i'm not certain. Thanks in advance!
Anyone have the MI7 modem handy to grab. Also has anyone tried odin back/forth on MI7/NB4?