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[OTA][ZIP] Kitkat ND8 full unmodified ota

Full UNMODIFIED ota. Don't take if you don't want to:
Download: http://android.clients.google.com/p...fbe72.USER_L710_SPR_MK3_to_ND8_Update_FWD.zip
I take no responsibility for your actions if you flash this.
Requirements:
1) Be on stock, odexed, unmodified MK3 rom
2) May or may not work by flashing through custom recovery, otherwise flash with stock recovery
Thanks bilgerryan for the filename

I can confirm not working with CWM 6.0.4.3.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA Free mobile app

It won't work in custom recovery, guaranteed.
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I have to say, as tempting as it would be to flash to stock 4.3 to take this update, I'm already on 4.3 bootloader and if this is knoxed and prevents me from going back to 4.3, it's definitely not worth trying to flash until the guys make it safe to do so.
Edit: I'm sure someone has already tried so let know how it goes.

Be careful here guys. If you read XDA I'd say there is a 90% chance that you DON'T want to flash this one or accept the OTA from Sprint. Wait for an update labeled "Root + deKnoxed" or similar.
Way to go CNexus for grabbing this so quick!

Give it a day or 2 and we'll have a Rooted stock deodexed. Can't wait thanks cnexus
Md4 Rooted Modded....... Flawless

I'm on stock MK3 and not interested in root at this time.
Copy to SD card, rename to update.zip and reboot?
CNexus said:
Full UNMODIFIED ota. Don't take if you don't want to:
A) Be on the new Knox bootloader
B) Be assured that you will be able to root again
Download: http://android.clients.google.com/p...fbe72.USER_L710_SPR_MK3_to_ND8_Update_FWD.zip
I take no responsibility for your actions if you flash this.
Requirements:
1) Be on stock, unmodified MK3 rom
2) May or may not work by flashing through custom recovery
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While we wait, there are definitely Knox support files in the OTA.
Guess we'll hear eventually if the bootloader is Knoxed as well.

tpapa said:
I'm on stock MK3 and not interested in root at this time.
Copy to SD card, rename to update.zip and reboot?
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I believe it needs to be placed in /cache, at least that's where mine was when I got the OTA this morning.
Edit: Never mind, you're not rooted

I have a Knox bootloader. 4.3 would this matter if I wanted to flash this?

mholloway said:
I have a Knox bootloader. 4.3 would this matter if I wanted to flash this?
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No, it'll just update your bootloader to the ND8 Knox bootloader

tpapa said:
I'm on stock MK3 and not interested in root at this time.
Copy to SD card, rename to update.zip and reboot?
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Copy to SD Card (needs to be an external SD card if I recall), rename to update.zip, power down, reboot to (stock) recovery, choose install update.zip. This will not work from a custom recovery only stock.
Keep in mind, if you don't like what you see, you will most likely not be able to return to MK3.

CNexus said:
No, it'll just update your bootloader to the ND8 Knox bootloader
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That's cool.very tempting but I love my root.lol.i guess couldn't flash superuser zip after installing.lol .

WiFi Calling?
Can anyone who's installed ND8 confirm whether the update includes WiFi calling? Thanks in advance.

If anyone can grab the TAR I'll make some one-clicks today.

rwilco12 said:
If anyone can grab the TAR I'll make some one-clicks today.
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Tar isn't available yet, probably in a few days once kies syncs with Samsung's servers and gets it

Plonko said:
Can anyone who's installed ND8 confirm whether the update includes WiFi calling? Thanks in advance.
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No wi-fi calling...

Soft bricked during installation. just need to be pointed in the right direction to return to MK3 if possible. Im stuck on Samsung bootloader

Cooljb said:
No wi-fi calling...
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Well that's just a kick in the pants, but thank you very much for confirming. I guess I'm stuck with my lousy Airave a while longer.

Plonko said:
Can anyone who's installed ND8 confirm whether the update includes WiFi calling? Thanks in advance.
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Pretty sure Sprint won't have Wi-Fi calling for awhile, it doesn't benefit them and their major pull is unlimited data. You can always use a Wi-Fi calling app like "WiCall" or "PHONE for Google Voice" or "GrooveIP"

[STOCK ROM][4.4] ND8 Kitkat ROM

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Simple. Stock rom, zipaligned and rooted. Will add some goodies later.
Note: Devs ARE FREE to use this as a base to update their roms. Have fun :good:
[SIZE=+1]MANDATORY PREREQUISITE[/SIZE]
Flash the ND8 stock tar (DO NOT FLASH WITH MOBILE ODIN. YOU ARE HIGHLY LIKELY TO BRICK IF YOU DO), if you haven't already, before you flash this. Then flash a custom recovery tar through Odin and boot into it
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[SIZE=+1]Downloads[/SIZE]
What's the difference?
Stock ROOTED Odexed: ++Download here++
Stock ROOTED Deodexed: ==Download here==
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[SIZE=+1]Download Mirrors[/SIZE]
All files are mirrored here on my new site! Link soon
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[SIZE=+1]Steps for Flashing[/SIZE]
Update your recovery to latest TWRP, CWM, Philz, whatever you are using
Download ROM
Wipe data (optional, but recommended)
Wipe internal sd (optional, but recommended)
Flash rom
Profit.
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[SIZE=+1]Mods/add-ons/other flashables[/SIZE]
Stock kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2747586
Add Mobile data toggle back if you lost it: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407593098
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[SIZE=+1]Credits[/SIZE]
@JustArchi for the kitchen that finally gave us a functional updater-script
@sleshepic and @tdunham for linking me to the kitchen
@jdsingle76 for putting the zips together
@bilgerryan and @jdsingle76 for testing and @rompnit and @freeza for bouncing ideas/help
Sprint - Fast OTA's like always
Samsung - Putting together a great update
Google - For android!
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Reserved for screenshots

You Sir, are awesome. Thanks.

quick question, so this requires stock nd8 to be flashed, means it'll wipe data anyway right?

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Misc Requirements
Flash the ND8 stock tar if you haven't already.
Is this step above necessary? Or do I just follow these instructions?
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Steps for Flashing
Update your recovery to latest TWRP, CWM, Philz, whatever you are using
Download ROM
Wipe data (optional, but recommended)
Wipe internal sd (optional, but recommended)
Flash rom
Profit.

It's necessary. That's why it's listed as a requirement.
No kitkat touchwiz rom will boot on your device otherwise.

Love your work Cnexus but Im hoping you would provide a little clarification.
1) Since you say this requires installation of the stock Tar Im assuming this will still have Knox built in? specifically in the bootloader I know the apps can be deleted but the bootloader is separate.
2) If I flash the ND8 tar can I downgrade to a previous version ?

Never mind

bilgerryan said:
Never mind
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Don't click it, wait for it to download when you get to the page that says "Downloading"

docnas said:
Love your work Cnexus but Im hoping you would provide a little clarification.
1) Since you say this requires installation of the stock Tar Im assuming this will still have Knox built in? specifically in the bootloader I know the apps can be deleted but the bootloader is separate.
2) If I flash the ND8 tar can I downgrade to a previous version ?
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1) Yes. There's no way around it if you want to ever run 4.4 touchwiz.
2) You can flash any version rom, but not firmware

docnas said:
Love your work Cnexus but Im hoping you would provide a little clarification.
1) Since you say this requires installation of the stock Tar Im assuming this will still have Knox built in? specifically in the bootloader I know the apps can be deleted but the bootloader is separate.
2) If I flash the ND8 tar can I downgrade to a previous version ?
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Yes and Yes.

this thread and the above post clarifies everything for me, and i appreciate it!
successfully running 4.4 touchwiz now, flashed twrp and supersu, all is good. always appreciate all the hard work guys! and the floods of information to help along the way!

Nice. Thanks

*Damn you samsung and sprint for putting this damn knox in and making it mandatory.**

Well dang, you beat me to it. Good work dude.

Downloaded. Just waiting to charge my phone more to flash. Thanks for the hard work!
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk

CNexus... i remember reading a post a couple days ago about a debloating tool that you were working on for ND8, and was wondering how that's coming along? happy to be on 4.4 but also looking forward to getting rid of some of the unnecessary crap app's!

jwigley24 said:
CNexus... i remember reading a post a couple days ago about a debloating tool that you were working on for ND8, and was wondering how that's coming along? happy to be on 4.4 but also looking forward to getting rid of some of the unnecessary crap app's!
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Just use ROM Toolbox Lite

I flashed and couldn't get data to work.wouldn't even connect to WiFi?I flashed the deodexed file.

Never mind

Root 4.4.2 official rom beside CF-Auto-Root.

Hi all.
I was trying to root my stock 4.4.2 rom on Sprint sph-l710 phone with CF-Auto-Root with Odin. Root Check indicate no root propertly After device reboot and Odin indicated Pass. And SuperSu show "Unfortunately SuperSu has stopped every when try to run superSu.
Are there anyway root stock 4.4.2 rom beside CF-Auto-Root?
May a flash able rooted stock 4.4.2 rom??

Tekone said:
Hi all.
I was trying to root my stock 4.4.2 rom on Sprint sph-l710 phone with CF-Auto-Root with Odin. Root Check indicate no root propertly After device reboot and Odin indicated Pass. And SuperSu show "Unfortunately SuperSu has stopped every when try to run superSu.
Are there anyway root stock 4.4.2 rom beside CF-Auto-Root?
May a flash able rooted stock 4.4.2 rom??
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I'm in the same boat, I've been trying all day to get this to work. None of the Jelly Bean guides seem to work on 4.4.2. I just tried flashing the SuperSu via the recovery with no luck. Hope someone helps out, my Super keeps giving that message.

I install Philz recovery and root from from there and install supersu work better then cf auto root.
Is any downside by rooting this way?

Tekone said:
I install Philz recovery and root from from there and install supersu work better then cf auto root.
Is any downside by rooting this way?
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No.
And there are at least 4-5 rooted TouchWiz 4.4.2 stock-based ROMs including @CNexus' completely stock but rooted in the development (non-original) section.
[BATTERY] Plasma Battery! ??? & wickeddecimalbarwide_colors
Charging still shot
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roirraW "edor" ehT said:
No.
And there are at least 4-5 rooted TouchWiz 4.4.2 stock-based ROMs including @CNexus' completely stock but rooted in the development (non-original) section.
[BATTERY] Plasma Battery! ??? & wickeddecimalbarwide_colors
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n00b-xda-disciple's Wicked X Video review
Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy SIII on TouchWiz 4.4.2 with Conquest: Singularity v2.2, Ktoonsez' latest kernel and the latest Philz Touch Recovery.
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Thanks for reply..
Since i have latest Philz recovery installed and do i have to worry about Radio, Bootloader, Traigle, Modem if I try to install custom rom etc?? I'm going to this S3 with Freedompop

Tekone said:
Thanks for reply..
Since i have latest Philz recovery installed and do i have to worry about Radio, Bootloader, Traigle, Modem if I try to install custom rom etc?? I'm going to this S3 with Freedompop
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You're welcome. Nope, nothing to worry about since you were already on stock 4.4.2 and using latest Philz. Just flash any of the custom or completely stock (but rooted) ROMs you want.

roirraW "edor" ehT said:
You're welcome. Nope, nothing to worry about since you were already on stock 4.4.2 and using latest Philz. Just flash any of the custom or completely stock (but rooted) ROMs you want.
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Thanks again bro.
Just checked my bootloader is ND8.. From now no.. i can flash any custom rom, hacking and do many thing now. thanks.

[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

Edit....................

Is rooting that simple?

So I am about to load the ND8 stock tar over my MD4 rom (because I want to ultimately load the latest CM11)... but I am confused.
One of the posts here seems to loosly suggest that after loading the samsung stock tar of MD8, I can simply follow up with ODIN of TWRP. From there I can then load any rooted rom and have root?
Is this right? Seems that in the past, one needed root before installing a recovery.

edufur said:
So I am about to load the ND8 stock tar over my MD4 rom (because I want to ultimately load the latest CM11)... but I am confused.
One of the posts here seems to loosly suggest that after loading the samsung stock tar of MD8, I can simply follow up with ODIN of TWRP. From there I can then load any rooted rom and have root?
Is this right? Seems that in the past, one needed root before installing a recovery.
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Yes, but I highly recommend Philz Recovery over TWRP, it has zero problems with TouchWiz and AOSP, TWRP seems to have problems with TouchWiz. Philz also has a root option in the recovery so you can just root your stock ROM and download SuperSU from the Play Store and done.
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bilgerryan said:
Yes, but I highly recommend Philz Recovery over TWRP, it has zero problems with TouchWiz and AOSP, TWRP seems to have problems with TouchWiz. Philz also has a root option in the recovery so you can just root your stock ROM and download SuperSU from the Play Store and done.
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Thank you so much for the reply! Is it the same if I go to NJ2? Flash the stock and then odin the recovery? Or will NJ2 block me?

edufur said:
Thank you so much for the reply! Is it the same if I go to NJ2? Flash the stock and then odin the recovery? Or will NJ2 block me?
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Yes, it's the same.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Yes, it's the same.
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Thanks again for your reply. I am trying to find the right "PhilZ" but it seems there is a d2spr and a d2lte version. The spr versions are older. Which one should I go with?

edufur said:
Thanks again for your reply. I am trying to find the right "PhilZ" but it seems there is a d2spr and a d2lte version. The spr versions are older. Which one should I go with?
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https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2lte/philz_touch_6.48.4-d2lte.tar.md5/
Then just run it through Odin (I suggest you uncheck Auto Reboot and wait until it says PASS and then pull the battery and go into Recovery, go to Philz settings and there will be a ReRoot option. Then reboot and download SuperSU from the Play Store, and you have root).
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience