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[Q] [IAMNOOB] can I flash I747UCALG1 when I'm in I747UCALH9 already?

Hello devs, I have a quick question here. I've read as many threads here as I can, but I still have this doubt before I go ahead and try to root my phone.
I just bought my Galaxy S3 I747 from AT&T yesterday, which came as I747UCALG1. Today it automatically downloaded the package from the network and updated to:
Build Number: IMM76D.I747UCALH9
Baseband Version: I747UCLH9
Kernal Version: 3.0.8-985684
My question is, since the phone is already in a newer version of firmware (I747UCALH9), can I follow mrRobinson's thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426) and flash back to ATT I747UCALG1, which is actually a relatively older version, using Odin? I ask this because I have a PS3 and I know that it is technically not allowed to perform a "downgrade", and I know that it very complicated to downgrade iPhone's baseband as well. So I don't know whether this is the case for Galaxy S3 here
I just want to get my phone rooted so far. Thanks for your patience! Please let me know your comments.

First, questions should be asked in Q&A.
Odin will flash any firmware to your phone. That's why it's important to get the right dl.
But,
Even if you flash back to LG1, you will get prompted to update again.

slinson said:
Hello devs, I have a quick question here. I've read as many threads here as I can, but I still have this doubt before I go ahead and try to root my phone.
I just bought my Galaxy S3 I747 from AT&T yesterday, which came as I747UCALG1. Today it automatically downloaded the package from the network and updated to:
Build Number: IMM76D.I747UCALH9
Baseband Version: I747UCLH9
Kernal Version: 3.0.8-985684
My question is, since the phone is already in a newer version of firmware (I747UCALH9), can I follow mrRobinson's thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426) and flash back to ATT I747UCALG1, which is actually a relatively older version, using Odin? I ask this because I have a PS3 and I know that it is technically not allowed to perform a "downgrade", and I know that it very complicated to downgrade iPhone's baseband as well. So I don't know whether this is the case for Galaxy S3 here
I just want to get my phone rooted so far. Thanks for your patience! Please let me know your comments.
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If your just looking for root, flash CWM with ODIN and then flash superSU with recovery.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 Your counter will go up but then you can install triangle away and reset the flash counter. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114. This should take less than 5 minutes after you have read everything.
If your completly new to this check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903437
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802160
and pretty much read all stickies.

nakedninja42 said:
If your just looking for root, flash CWM with ODIN and then flash superSU with recovery.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 Your counter will go up but then you can install triangle away and reset the flash counter. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114. This should take less than 5 minutes after you have read everything.
If your completly new to this check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903437
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802160
and pretty much read all stickies.
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thanks dude!

mrhaley30705 said:
First, questions should be asked in Q&A.
Odin will flash any firmware to your phone. That's why it's important to get the right dl.
But,
Even if you flash back to LG1, you will get prompted to update again.
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does that mean I'll lost root after I update?

After LH9 update, maybe. After flashing the stock firmware, definitely. There is a no trip root method (won't touch your flash counter).

mrhaley30705 said:
After LH9 update, maybe. After flashing the stock firmware, definitely. There is a no trip root method (won't touch your flash counter).
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If I understand it correctly....what mrRobinson mentioned as the following link is the no tripping method. Basically it flashes rooted official ware so the counter wouldn't be triggered, I assume? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
And even if I've done that, I still need to come up with a solution when it prompts LH9 OTA again....emmmm
Thanks a lot mrhaley!:good::laugh:

If you just want to maintain root, try this:
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just follow the directions in the app.

mrhaley30705 said:
If you just want to maintain root, try this:
just follow the directions in the app.
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thanks mrhaley30705:laugh::good::good:! you are the man!

Several people who have gone back from LH9 to LG1 get an error about android.process.acore failing when they boot. If that happens, do a factory reset in recovery and reboot.
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If u t rooted just freeze the ATT update app. Will not try to update.
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lgkahn said:
If u t rooted just freeze the ATT update app. Will not try to update.
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I intend on downgrading back to LG1 also being as I get horrible battery life with LH9.
Are there any other options besides freezing it? I know titanium will freeze apps, but I hate to install that app just for one thing, being as I would never use anything else in there. Plus if I remember correctly, I think you need to purchase titanium to freeze apps. Not that I'm cheap, but I'd hate to buy the app just to freeze one thing.
So I am just trying to explore other options as well. Preferably free options.

Can't Root Unlocked Optimus G E973 Stamped *NOT FOR SALE*

So a few weeks ago I purchased an Optimus G E973 here in Canada from a guy who had posted an ad on Kijiji. He claimed that his company had bought a bunch of Optimus Gs but ended up switching to Blackberry for their email system or something. The phone was brand new with the USB cable and outlet adapter, but no box was included. All of the protective stickers were still intact, but when I peeled the thin IMEI barcode sticker off the bottom right side, the plastic is engraved/stamped with *NOT FOR SALE*. The phone was "factory unlocked" and I had no issues activating it with Virgin. So does anyone have any idea why this engraving is there?
Now I have just decided to root but unfortunately using Bin4ry's root restore method does not work, as it just hangs at the "Running..." stage and never reboots. Heres some screenshots with software information that came on the phone:
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Last thing I should mention is that when benchmarking I am getting a little lower scores than I should be. It seems like the processors is underclocked to ~1.2GHz? Heres some screens from AnTuTu:
So I hope someone might have some idea why it was stamped and if this is whats causing issues with rooting.
edit: sorry for image links I cannot post outside links with a new account

You have some kind of a display model
My guess is that it is running a modified software with extra security
After all Binary s root exploits a timing delay thru adb, which is probably patched in the firmware your phone is running
Note that binary s root method cannot be used on LG s latest firmware
Your best bet is to use KDZ and load the old stock firmware
Follow the guide for unblinking the phone found under general forums
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Developers version?
Beamed from my sleek and smothering LGE-P880 a.k.a 4X HD on XDA/HDP

flickyamom said:
Developers version?
Beamed from my sleek and smothering LGE-P880 a.k.a 4X HD on XDA/HDP
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I'm not sure but what I do know is that it was defnitely brand new and never used when I got it.
Now I am having a hell of a time reverting back to the stock firmware. LGMobile Support Tool says "Software update is not supported for this model", even though it recognizes the phone as an LGE973AT running E97310G. And when I tried using my IMEI with both the tool and url mentioned in this thread I still couldn't get any firmware from LG's servers. So I finally grabbed the Bell E97310F KDZ from this post, but when I try flashing it using the unbricking method the updater reports that it can't find the phone. Now I guess I am out of luck for now

xerockz said:
I'm not sure but what I do know is that it was defnitely brand new and never used when I got it.
Now I am having a hell of a time reverting back to the stock firmware. LGMobile Support Tool says "Software update is not supported for this model", even though it recognizes the phone as an LGE973AT running E97310G. And when I tried using my IMEI with both the tool and url mentioned in this thread I still couldn't get any firmware from LG's servers. So I finally grabbed the Bell E97310F KDZ from this post, but when I try flashing it using the unbricking method the updater reports that it can't find the phone. Now I guess I am out of luck for now
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Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?

kifac said:
Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?
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http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGE971/ARGSBK/E97110g_00/E97110g_00.kdz
That is the firmware you are running. But it is true your iemi does not return anything. Curious.

kifac said:
Did you install the LG universal drivers from that unbricking thread?
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Yes.
Jugstah said:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGE971/ARGSBK/E97110g_00/E97110g_00.kdz
That is the firmware you are running. But it is true your iemi does not return anything. Curious.
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So what does this mean? Is it something to do with it being a dev/display phone most likely?
I also tried this which was posted in the unbricking thread. Still "PHONE NOT FOUND".

You can get into download mode though correct?

Shelnutt2 said:
You can get into download mode though correct?
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Yes no issues getting the phone into download mode.

Same thing
xerockz said:
Yes no issues getting the phone into download mode.
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Hey guys, any luck figuring this out?
My phone is doing the same thing. Just hanging after "restore my data" is pressed

I have the same phone rooted with unlocked bootloader. You have to downgrade from E97310g to E97310f, (mine came with E97310h Bell)
Direct Download link for Bell E97310f Kdz [E97310F_00.kdz] (915mb)
after used RootOptimusG-English.rar to root the device.
Then followed Project FreeGee to unlock the bootloader
hope this helps.

[Q] 4.4.4 NH7 No sound?

Hello everyone!
Recently I've decided to flash over to the new NH7 Update because I wanted to try out the 4.4.4 Modem. After flashing both the ROM and Modem, I no longer have any sound. I'm a "bit" new to some of this so I'm hoping I could get some help. I've flashed plenty of other ROMS and Modems before without an issue (At least issues I could fix) but I can't seem to find any information on how one would fix this problem. I'm assuming the problem is the 4.4.4 Modem?
I'm also having the lockscreen freeze up on me when I try to unlock the phone. If I let the phone set for a while it settles down but it's still really buggy. Seems to do this with any ROM I flash and random things FC on me.
Lastly, Not sure if this helps with the problem but every time I boot into recovery and go to start the phone, it tells me that I lost root and gives me the option to fix. If I choose not to fix, I still have root. No idea why it prompts me about this?
Anyway, here's some info on what I did.
Flashed this ROM and used the modem provided in the thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-4-4-4-nh7-insane-kit-kat-v1-9-14-14-t2876946
1 Wiped Cache, Dalvik, Data, Factory reset with TWRP
2 Flashed ROM with TWRP
3 Put phone in download mode and flashed the NON-HLOS.bin
4 Restarted then booted download and flashed Modem.bin
5 Restarted normally and setup phone like normal.
6 No sound :/
Used the latest version of TWRP I could find. (2.8.1 I believe?)
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Jeff

Try the double flash method (start from phone off, flash without auto reboot, pull battery, boot back to ODIN, flash again, pull battery, boot normally). Some bits may not have updated. This will fix it.
The thing about losing root is I believe a known TWRP bug in that version.
Marc

Hi Marc
I've tried the method you describe with no luck
Oh, I suppose it's worth mentioning that I'm using ODIN version 3.0.7
Thanks,
Jeff

For Sickness' 4.4.4 ROM you have to be on the NH7 bootloader for it to fully work with no issues
And also, try TWRP 2.7.0.0. I use TWRP 2.6.3.1 and never have had an issue

Kriptik210 said:
For Sickness' 4.4.4 ROM you have to be on the NH7 bootloader for it to fully work with no issues
And also, try TWRP 2.7.0.0. I use TWRP 2.6.3.1 and never have had an issue
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Hey Kriptik210
For the bootloader I'm not exactly sure where to find it. (I have a link to what I think is a bootloader but I'm not allowed to post it until 10 posts)
If you look at my screenshot. It says Baseband Version m919uvufnh7. Isnt this the bootloader?
Sorry if I sound silly. I've never really had to update stuff like this before. It's really new to me.
Thanks,
Jeff

jeffreythe00 said:
Hey Kriptik210
For the bootloader I'm not exactly sure where to find it. (I have a link to what I think is a bootloader but I'm not allowed to post it until 10 posts)
If you look at my screenshot. It says Baseband Version m919uvufnh7. Isnt this the bootloader?
Sorry if I sound silly. I've never really had to update stuff like this before. It's really new to me.
Thanks,
Jeff
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Baseband is the modem, build number is the bootloader. I don't see a screenshot anywhere

Ok, thank you for clarifying.
I'm going to download the 4.4.4 OTA and flash it VIA ODIN, then re-root. I've read towelroot v2 can root 4.4.4 without tripping knox.

jeffreythe00 said:
Ok, thank you for clarifying.
I'm going to download the 4.4.4 OTA and flash it VIA ODIN, then re-root. I've read towelroot v2 can root 4.4.4 without tripping knox.
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You can't do OTA if you don't have the stock firmware already on your phone. But you can Odin.
You can use this link if you need anything...
http://www.droidviews.com/update-t-mobile-galaxy-s4-to-android-4-4-4-kitkat-and-root-it/

I got it. Sound is working now. I was apparently on the MDL bootloader. I used this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/help/nb4-to-nh7-firmware-upgrade-via-odin-t2880284 to get updated and re-rooted. Thanks for the help. I never would have known about the bootloader if it had not of been for this thread. I think I can handle the rest from here
Cheers!
Jeff

If you are unsure of your bootloader, there is a Phone Info Samsung app in the play store. IT will show you your boot loader version, modem baseband, etc..

Kriptik210 said:
Baseband is the modem, build number is the bootloader. I don't see a screenshot anywhere
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Build number is the software version. It's defined in the build prop. Has nothing to do with the bootloader. Can make it say whatever you want. Unless That is Samsung is stealing mine and sickness' rom names and making bootloaders called HispAsian rom and Insane 4.4.4 haha in which I better be receiving a check
To find your bootloader version, download android terminal emulator from the playstore and type
getprop ro.bootloader
And hit enter.

ShinySide said:
Build number is the software version. It's defined in the build prop. Has nothing to do with the bootloader. Can make it say whatever you want. Unless That is Samsung is stealing mine and sickness' rom names and making bootloaders called HispAsian rom and Insane 4.4.4 haha in which I better be receiving a check
To find your bootloader version, download android terminal emulator from the playstore and type
getprop ro.bootloader
And hit enter.
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Part of me knew this.....lol

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Does Tmobile roms work in At&t versio

Hello everyone,
Is it safe to flash tmbile roms (kitkat or lollipop) in the At&t Note 4 device without software issues?
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souleater11 said:
Hello everyone,
Is it safe to flash tmbile roms (kitkat or lollipop) in the At&t Note 4 device without software issues?
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They won't even flash. Locked bootloader.
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Its been a year, hasnt anyone create an unlock bootloader tool for at&t note 4?
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souleater11 said:
Its been a year, hasnt anyone create an unlock bootloader tool for at&t note 4?
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Thanks for rubbing it in dude.
Read around on this forum a bit.
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Any way to unlock the bootloader?

yasirfaheem said:
Any way to unlock the bootloader?
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Answer is obvious. All you need to do is read on this forum. Seriously, these questions are coming up weekly because people don't read.
Plus, if it was, don't you think it would've been done??
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hey there, clever idea trying to use legit roms from tmobile to get around the bootloader that's set only to take official roms! however the bootloader was locked by att and is using their own signature (security key), so unfortunately t-mobile roms won't work. neither will official Samsung roms, only roms by att themselves will work. the most you can wiggle here is to flash the att official rom with another tool using your computer, but it's the same att rom with nothing changed in it.
as for unlocking the bootloader, sadly that hasn't happened either. there IS a semi root available on 4.4.4 of this phone if you're willing go to back a few versions. the reason I say "semi" is because once you turn your phone off and on again it will go away. so you'll have to re-root it after each reboot.
hope this helps, I know the information overload on here can be overwhelming to sort through, especially if you don't live on the forums *cough ^^^ *

You can't downgrade if you are on firmware OC4 or above. *cough*
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soraxd said:
hey there, clever idea trying to use legit roms from tmobile to get around the bootloader that's set only to take official roms! however the bootloader was locked by att and is using their own signature (security key), so unfortunately t-mobile roms won't work. neither will official Samsung roms, only roms by att themselves will work. the most you can wiggle here is to flash the att official rom with another tool using your computer, but it's the same att rom with nothing changed in it.
as for unlocking the bootloader, sadly that hasn't happened either. there IS a semi root available on 4.4.4 of this phone if you're willing go to back a few versions. the reason I say "semi" is because once you turn your phone off and on again it will go away. so you'll have to re-root it after each reboot.
hope this helps, I know the information overload on here can be overwhelming to sort through, especially if you don't live on the forums *cough ^^^ *
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First t-mobile roms aren't compatible, secondly they wouldn't flash because of the locked bootloader and 3rd t-mobile bootloader isn't compatible with at&t note 4.

cnote74 said:
First t-mobile roms aren't compatible, secondly they wouldn't flash because of the locked bootloader and 3rd t-mobile bootloader isn't compatible with at&t note 4.
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why did I get quoted? lol

soraxd said:
why did I get quoted? lol
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Sorry I tapped the wrong person.

Temporary Root Question?

Has anyone been successful in flashing the "Star Kissed" Kernel with Heimdall? I have not seen anyone from the AT&T side comment on this Kernels performance so I am guessing no one has. My thoughts were if this Kernel was flashed successfully then Kingroot was applied would we still get the "Kernel is not seandroid" error?
I am just a guy who likes reading and clicking. I do not know enough about this stuff to fully understand why this would not be a viable solution. Can anyone with some developing experience explain if this is possible or not?

Beesvee said:
Has anyone been successful in flashing the "Star Kissed" Kernel with Heimdall? I have not seen anyone from the AT&T side comment on this Kernels performance so I am guessing no one has. My thoughts were if this Kernel was flashed successfully then Kingroot was applied would we still get the "Kernel is not seandroid" error?
I am just a guy who likes reading and clicking. I do not know enough about this stuff to fully understand why this would not be a viable solution. Can anyone with some developing experience explain if this is possible or not?
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All I can say is the N910A model has a locked bootloader... You can not flash a custom kernel!
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nemopsp said:
All I can say is the N910A model has a locked bootloader... You can not flash a custom kernel!
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I totally understand that and thanks for the reply. I noticed on @twistedumbrella post #5 on the Star Kissed kernel thread, mentioned that a bootloader unlock was not needed to "inject" this Kernel?

Beesvee said:
I totally understand that and thanks for the reply. I noticed on @twistedumbrella post #5 on the Star Kissed kernel thread, mentioned that a bootloader unlock was not needed to "inject" this Kernel?
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From what I see on post #5 he wasn't talking about think to do with "inject" the kernel on a locked bootloader.
Also the OP was using a N910T model, which is the T-Mobile model of the Note 4 and has an unlocked bootloader.
Anyone with N910A is locked and can not flash any kernel! even if we ever got just "root" we still wouldn't be able to flash a custom kernel. Look at the N900A (also known as AT&T Note 3) they have root. But they still have a locked bootloader... Verizon model was locked and they got lucky with a bootloader unlock... N910V model.
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nemopsp said:
From what I see on post #5 he wasn't talking about think to do with "inject" the kernel on a locked bootloader.
Also the OP was using a N910T model, which is the T-Mobile model of the Note 4 and has an unlocked bootloader.
Anyone with N910A is locked and can not flash any kernel! even if we ever got just "root" we still wouldn't be able to flash a custom kernel. Look at the N900A (also known as AT&T Note 3) they have root. But they still have a locked bootloader... Verizon model was locked and they got lucky with a bootloader unlock... N910V model.
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Gotcha. I guess he was saying that if root was ever achieved his kernel could still be flashed without a bootloader unlock.

Beesvee said:
Gotcha. I guess he was saying that if root was ever achieved his kernel could still be flashed without a bootloader unlock.
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Only way I could see this being used is if we had full root an than we could use flashfire and run a fully rooted rom with his kernel.
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