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[How To] Root FB17 after flashing stock unrooted .tar

I've had no success in flashing the pre rooted .zips through clockwork. Shabby's would not boot past samsung screen for me and the other one posted in general by saladinacc had no data. When I flashed the .tar everything worked fine just had no root. Here's the way I got root.
1. Download ODIN & flash FB17 .tar from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1505437.
2. Download a GB kernel with built in recovery, I used Rogue Kernel here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341564.
Download .tar and flash through ODIN. Do not try to reboot into system as it will not boot yet with the GB kernel.
3. Download SU.zip from here http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip. Boot into CWM recovery and flash su.zip. Again, do not try to reboot into system as it will not boot yet with the GB kernel.
4. Download stock FB17 ICS kernel from here http://www.mediafire.com/?f571n4e8wdhud21 and flash through CWM.
Reboot to system and you should have rooted stock FB17.
After flashing back the stock FB17 kernel you will lose clockwork.
This is just a quick and dirty work around until the devs release a pre rooted CWM zip.

im only trying this because i trust in b-reezy
does data work?

gtuansdiamm said:
im only trying this because i trust in b-reezy
does data work?
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Lol thanks bro. Its how I rooted mine, so it's tested and confirmed working by me. ;P
I finally jumped ship from the evo 3D to ET4G. Already started porting my old epic themes over. To both GB & ICS.
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b-reezy said:
Lol thanks bro. Its how I rooted mine, so it's tested and confirmed working by me. ;P
I finally jumped ship from the evo 3D to ET4G. Already started porting my old epic themes over. To both GB & ICS.
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i just remembered how i loved to hate on these leaks on my epic4g
and all i need now is data to work and i do hope that this is it
also which modem are you using?

I pm'd earlier and I am still lost. I cant flash the kernel in ODin. It keeps giving me an error saying MD5 invalid. Am I missing something.

thinking about giving this a try. Just one question, after Odin'ing the GB kernel, doesn't Odin Automatically try to reboot you into system? How do you stop it from doing that so you can boot into recovery and flash su...etc.?
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kc_exactly said:
I pm'd earlier and I am still lost. I cant flash the kernel in ODin. It keeps giving me an error saying MD5 invalid. Am I missing something.
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Not sure about this but do you have to rename the file and take off the .md5?

pathtologos said:
thinking about giving this a try. Just one question, after Odin'ing the GB kernel, doesn't Odin Automatically try to reboot you into system? How do you stop it from doing that so you can boot into recovery and flash su...etc.?
I haven't tried yet, but can we just unselect the Auto-Reboot option in Odin? If not, just when the phone is about to reboot, hold down power and Volume Up and it should go back into Recovery.
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damn flashing rougue is taking forever
is it because i unchecked auto reboot?

kc_exactly said:
I pm'd earlier and I am still lost. I cant flash the kernel in ODin. It keeps giving me an error saying MD5 invalid. Am I missing something.
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Remove .md5 and it will flash.
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Let me try this

kc_exactly said:
That didn't work at all
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it did for me

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1505979
Rooted, busybox CWM-flashable zip

Ok, it worked. I redownloaded the file. Then I did it again. Not sure what was going on. Thanks. Now 4 more steps to go...

Originally Posted by b-reezy
Lol thanks bro. Its how I rooted mine, so it's tested and confirmed working by me. ;P
I finally jumped ship from the evo 3D to ET4G. Already started porting my old epic themes over. To both GB & ICS.
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i just remembered how i loved to hate on these leaks on my epic4g
and all i need now is data to work and i do hope that this is it
also which modem are you using?
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I'm running FB15 modem & everything works. 3G 4G & wifi. I've also had no LoS.
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can someone explain?? i put it to sleep and this happen now i can press anything should i reboot or? i download the fb 17 tar and oden method to install coming from qbking video demonstration...
i power down and now restarting?? can someone explain if any? thanks

xghostyxjokerx said:
can someone explain?? i put it to sleep and this happen now i can press anything should i reboot or? i download the fb 17 tar and oden method to install coming from qbking video demonstration...
i power down and now restarting?? can someone explain if any? thanks
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just battery pull

ssconceptz said:
just battery pull
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oh oh i did worked fine then all of a sudden again? is this a bug?

Great work b-reezy!

xghostyxjokerx said:
can someone explain?? i put it to sleep and this happen now i can press anything should i reboot or? i download the fb 17 tar and oden method to install coming from qbking video demonstration...
i power down and now restarting?? can someone explain if any? thanks
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Never seen anything like this
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Thanks for the help. The best part is I know what to do now to get recovery back to flash the next release. And knowing is half the battle.
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Just Bought Epic Touch rooted (cwm) question

hey so i just bought a epic touch from someone but i cant tell if this is a custom cwm recovery or if i still have to install it... phone is rooted was restored to factory setings.. Do I just go ahead and flash the recovery or should i do something else before?
android system recovery 3e?
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I want to delete sprint apk with titanium backup.. but want to backup rom before i mess anything up.. new to ept4 had been a long time htc evo user
runing gb el.29
kernel 2.6.35.7
hw d710.10

That's the stock recovery. If you want to back it up you can use sfhub's auto root package to install CWM. Here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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nitro_c4 said:
That's the stock recovery. If you want to back it up you can use sfhub's auto root package to install CWM. Here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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Yep! And please read, read, read before you start flashing. bad things happen to people that don't.
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nitro_c4 said:
That's the stock recovery. If you want to back it up you can use sfhub's auto root package to install CWM. Here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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will this just install recovery? or overwrite write and re root.. my phone is on metropcs dont know if it will ovewrite any of the setting pre installed and change them back to sprint
thank you guys HUGE diff between evo and ept4.. not ready to flash just know having a backup is #1.. flashing will come in a while when I catch up know that roms are riskier than im use to for the evo

That will just install recovery. Safest bet on the recovery is el26cwm.

rwright64 said:
That will just install recovery. Safest bet on the recovery is el26cwm.
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ok i have been reding this is what i believe i have to do.... since i already have root access and on el29 i would just have to use auto root option C to install cwm
I read that el26 is the safest way to flash like you mentioned to flash any rom and should be flashed when flashing roms.. being a newbee still tryin to figure out how that works.. right now i have no idea how i would get to cwm el26 to the rom el29 that im on..
thank you i REALLY appreciate the answers im reading trying to catch up if i find my answers first ill edit i hope it doesn't bother anyone or if the questions have been answered before

Be VERY careful when messing or flashing ANYTHING.
Wouldn't want you to ruin a nice phone. =D
But seriously, like the other guy said, "read, read, read!"
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587607
Read through this a couple of times. It should get you headed in the right direction.

dz1 said:
ok i have been reding this is what i believe i have to do.... since i already have root access and on el29 i would just have to use auto root option C to install cwm
I read that el26 is the safest way to flash like you mentioned to flash any rom and should be flashed when flashing roms.. being a newbee still tryin to figure out how that works.. right now i have no idea how i would get to cwm el26 to the rom el29 that im on..
thank you i REALLY appreciate the answers im reading trying to catch up if i find my answers first ill edit i hope it doesn't bother anyone or if the questions have been answered before
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You can flash any GB ROM with the EL29 rogue recovery unless the install instructions for a ROM says otherwise. If you're going to flash an ICS ROM use the EL26 kernel or you risk bricking.
You can use Odin to flash the EL26 kernel with CWM5 to your ROM. Make sure to put it in the PDA option of Odin and only have auto reboot checked.
You can find Odin3 v1.85 (to Odin the EL26 kernel with CWM) in the second post of this thread (the same one I linked before) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
The EL26 kernel can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514665
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Thank you guys like you said read read works I managed to figure out how to install cwm rogue did a full back up... Still reading how to flash Roms not going to flash soon tho
Now a minor problem pre installed apps from Samsung social hub, email, only work on mobile network is that common for them not to work on wifi. Push mail works on email but as soon as I turn on wifi Samsung apps stop sync
Aps gmail, Facebook official app, ect work on wifi so it has nothing to do with wifi set up...

dz1 said:
Thank you guys like you said read read works I managed to figure out how to install cwm rogue did a full back up... Still reading how to flash Roms not going to flash soon tho
Now a minor problem pre installed apps from Samsung social hub, email, only work on mobile network is that common for them not to work on wifi. Push mail works on email but as soon as I turn on wifi Samsung apps stop sync
Aps gmail, Facebook official app, ect work on wifi so it has nothing to do with wifi set up...
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Hmm, everything I use works on wifi. I don't see why it wouldn't.
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Yeah I know its hard to believe but its true did my reasearch there are other cases like mine... As soon as I turn wifi on I cant use stock email or Samsunghub everything else works..
Not a big deal looking for an alternative email client for a live acount in the mean time
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You're still on el29 right? and you have CWM?

That's right el29 with rogue recovery

have you tried reinstalling stock el29?
Try sfhub's el29 Odin one click, then use his auto root tool to install the el29 kernal with cwm. Before you do that, to save your data, go into recovery and do a nandroid backup.
Just so we are clear, this MAY or MAY NOT fix your issue.
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[Q] Want To Update to MA7 But Have Questions

I'm a bit confused here about the best way to upgrade to MA7 with the least amount of possible issues. I have a few questions that will hopefully help me clear up my confusion. I have searched thru some of the MA7 threads but can't find definitive answers. I am currently rooted running WHOMP 2.6 with TWRP recovery. Here's my questions:
Would using [ROM][RESTORE][1-13-13]Back to unrooted stock with auto flash count reset (FINAL LJC) by Billard412 to go back to stock unrooted and taking the OTA for MA7 be the way to go to get MA7 or not taking the OTA and flashing[OTA] MA7 update.zip Download from rwilco12 thru stock recovery? If so once I do that would I still be able to gain root again using [Galaxy Note2 TOOLKIT V3.0.0 SPRINT] Drivers, Backup, Root, CWM, TWRP, Flash to Stock by mskip?
If I decide not to do the above can I just flash the modem zip from [ROM][Kernel][Firmware] Stock-Rooted L900VPAMA7 Odex / DeOdex [Team WHOMP] to upgrade my baseband or do I need to also flash the kernel as well? Once I do this what will be the affects of then flashing a ROM based on LJC or LK8 be or is it even possible?
Once I do any of the above if I have any issues and assuming I can get root back if I flash a nandroid back-up of whomp 2.6 will it revert everything back to LJC if I have the modems and efs as well as the usual nandroid back-up settings backed-up thru TWRP? Or would I be stuck on MA7?
Please help me to understand.

I'm not sure what part you're worried about. I flashed MA7 and everything was fine. I have root, I can flash any ROMs, and I didn't have to do anything special.
To upgrade, use a .zip which only updates you to MA7 and does not mess with your ROM or anything else.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124217
I used this and it worked flawlessly for going lk8->ma7 despite the file name.
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bleaktrotter said:
I'm not sure what part you're worried about. I flashed MA7 and everything was fine. I have root, I can flash any ROMs, and I didn't have to do anything special.
To upgrade, use a .zip which only updates you to MA7 and does not mess with your ROM or anything else.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124217
I used this and it worked flawlessly for going lk8->ma7 despite the file name.
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So you just upgraded your modems/baseband but not the firmware?

bleaktrotter said:
I'm not sure what part you're worried about. I flashed MA7 and everything was fine. I have root, I can flash any ROMs, and I didn't have to do anything special.
To upgrade, use a .zip which only updates you to MA7 and does not mess with your ROM or anything else.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124217
I used this and it worked flawlessly for going lk8->ma7 despite the file name.
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1) That's ma5 not ma7.
2) There is no such thing as upgrading to ma7 or anything else without "mess with your rom". That's a nonsensical statement. Upgrading means flashing a rom which means completely obliterating it with a new replacement.
There is no equivalent all-in-one for ma7 yet like we have for ma5 and lower.
To get everything ma7, as of this moment, you need to go to stock lj1 or ljc and then flash the ma7 update.zip or take the ota. The missing parts that we don't have outside of ota yet seem to be just a tz file which may be for lte, it's not certain yet. And a new bootloader which may not matter much.
So without going back to stock you can flash rom, kernel, and modem, and it'll probably mostly be ok except maybe lte problems.
Or you can go back to full stock and take the ota or manually flash the update.zip which is the same thing. Then re-root the normal way like with cfroot. Then you'll be fully ma7 for all parts.
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KEYofR said:
1) That's ma5 not ma7.
2) There is no such thing as upgrading to ma7 or anything else without "mess with your rom". That's a nonsensical statement. Upgrading means flashing a rom which means completely obliterating it with a new replacement.
There is no equivalent all-in-one for ma7 yet like we have for ma5 and lower.
To get everything ma7, as of this moment, you need to go to stock lj1 or ljc and then flash the ma7 update.zip or take the ota. The missing parts that we don't have outside of ota yet seem to be just a tz file which may be for lte, it's not certain yet. And a new bootloader which may not matter much.
So without going back to stock you can flash rom, kernel, and modem, and it'll probably mostly be ok except maybe lte problems.
Or you can go back to full stock and take the ota or manually flash the update.zip which is the same thing. Then re-root the normal way like with cfroot. Then you'll be fully ma7 for all parts.
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Uh huh.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38002057
[ROM][Kernel][Firmware] Stock-Rooted L900VPAMA7 Odex / DeOdex [Team WHOMP]
Flash via twrp, and bAM you're on ma7
Whether you break anything doing so is ofc a whole other horse.
This install was LJC, and the I flashed the ma7 modem.
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If I flash MA7 modem and then I nandroid from a previous nandroid that is LJC modems will I revert back to LJC or stay MA7?
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you shouldn't need to revert back to LJC and risk I root.
I went from MA5 to MA7 with no issues. Make a Nandriod backup before you do anything. Test your Nandroid to make sure it actually restores; doesn't do you any good if you can't restore from it.
Then use the files in the thread listed in the OP for MA7. Makes sure to wipe Divack, cache, and system. I flashed firmware, then modem, then rom, and last firmware. Sometimes firmware doesn't always stick, so it's just a precaution. Between flashes, wipe divack and cache. I'm old school from the Evo 4G, so it do it three times.
Other than that, if you're concerned, you can try using Voodoo Rootkeeper. Although it didn't do anything when I tried it. But I didn't lose root either. I also used the deoxidezed rom version so I can use the mutliwindow and 4-2 reboot mods.
You may want to use Titanium Backup to back up your apps and settings. There are nice batch operations. This can save a lot time. Plus, it's a good way to save your game progesses such as Angry Birds and be able to return where you were.

TADitto said:
I'm a bit confused here about the best way to upgrade to MA7 with the least amount of possible issues. I have a few questions that will hopefully help me clear up my confusion. I have searched thru some of the MA7 threads but can't find definitive answers. I am currently rooted running WHOMP 2.6 with TWRP recovery. Here's my questions:
Would using [ROM][RESTORE][1-13-13]Back to unrooted stock with auto flash count reset (FINAL LJC) by Billard412 to go back to stock unrooted and taking the OTA for MA7 be the way to go to get MA7 or not taking the OTA and flashing[OTA] MA7 update.zip Download from rwilco12 thru stock recovery? If so once I do that would I still be able to gain root again using [Galaxy Note2 TOOLKIT V3.0.0 SPRINT] Drivers, Backup, Root, CWM, TWRP, Flash to Stock by mskip?
If I decide not to do the above can I just flash the modem zip from [ROM][Kernel][Firmware] Stock-Rooted L900VPAMA7 Odex / DeOdex [Team WHOMP] to upgrade my baseband or do I need to also flash the kernel as well? Once I do this what will be the affects of then flashing a ROM based on LJC or LK8 be or is it even possible?
Once I do any of the above if I have any issues and assuming I can get root back if I flash a nandroid back-up of whomp 2.6 will it revert everything back to LJC if I have the modems and efs as well as the usual nandroid back-up settings backed-up thru TWRP? Or would I be stuck on MA7?
Please help me to understand.
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The Whomp Rom is in process of being updated to MA7. Why not wait for a few days and just reflash when they release the new update? That's what I intend to do. They'll explain the best way to update with the new release. Your just confusing yourself. Be patient or make a backup and experiment away. Not like you can't restore your backup.

So what does MA7 do that is so great it's worth dealing with the inevitable bugs?
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The Whomp Rom is in process of being updated to MA7. Why not wait for a few days and just reflash when they release the new update? That's what I intend to do. They'll explain the best way to update with the new release. Your just confusing yourself. Be patient or make a backup and experiment away. Not like you can't restore your backup.
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Yeah I usually just wait for a reliable development team to hash through the newest leak and put it in their rom before I mess with it. If you have ever bricked a phone by jumping the gun like I have you feel me on that.

Thanks all for your input, with things like this I tend to become a nervous nelly. I went ahead and did the upgrade with no issues what so ever. I used Billards412 unroot to LJC stock unrooted, worked perfectly. I then booted into stock recovery and flashed rwilco12 MA7 update zip, which worked flawlessly. After that I used mskips toolkit 3.0 to root using option 42 and LJC tar, root aquired and now I'm back in business accept now everything is updated to MA7. Gosh I'm such a idiot, in my head I was trying to make this more difficult than it was. Again thanks you everyone for all your help.

No you were smart to make sure about everything before firing. That's why it worked.
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lovekeiiy said:
you shouldn't need to revert back to LJC and risk I root.
I went from MA5 to MA7 with no issues. [...] I flashed firmware, then modem, then rom
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Please link to this mythical ma7 firmware file.
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Can you flash a MA5 rom Running on MA7 Firmware?
Can you flash a MA5 rom Running on MA7 Firmware? Will H2O MA5 rom work on a rooted MA7 phone ?

Yes
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KEYofR said:
Please link to this mythical ma7 firmware file.
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I think he's referring to the LJC2MA7 update.zip.
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~ ROM: JellyBomb v14.0
~ Radio: L900VPAMA7
~ Kernel: Perseus alpha32

swalter718 said:
I think he's referring to the LJC2MA7 update.zip.
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They said the exact opposite of that. They said they did not have to revert to stock or flash the full update.zip
Perhaps that's actually what they did and they are just so fuzzy they don't even know it. That's what I was trying to nail down.
Maybe there WAS a firmware zip that I just hadn't seen yet. Unlikely but possible. So rather than say they are wrong or misguiding people I just say "where is this thing you say you flashed?"
If they don't answer then that speaks for itself If they do answer then whatever they point at determines what happens next. I figured they either were flashing the ma5 firmware, or that they thought modem = firmware.
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KEYofR said:
Please link to this mythical ma7 firmware file.
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http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390288116658474979

t3project said:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390288116658474979
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And there ya have it...
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~ ROM: JellyBomb v14.0
~ Radio: L900VPAMA7
~ Kernel: Perseus alpha32

t3project said:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390288116658474979
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Feb 18 5:02 am ? When it's still feb 17 11:20 pm in my timezone? So as I knew already, this did not exist when they were claiming to have used it.
Now thank god, no, thank t3, it's moot and we can use it in directions and recipes.
Fantastic!
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KEYofR said:
Feb 18 5:02 am ? When it's still feb 17 11:20 pm in my timezone? So as I knew already, this did not exist when they were claiming to have used it.
Now thank god, no, thank t3, it's moot and we can use it in directions and recipes.
Fantastic!
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lol........yea, i just put it up earlier.

lovekeiiy said:
you shouldn't need to revert back to LJC and risk I root. ...
Then use the files in the thread listed in the OP for MA7. Makes sure to wipe Divack, cache, and system. I flashed firmware, then modem, then rom, and last firmware. Sometimes firmware doesn't always stick, so it's just a precaution. Between flashes, wipe divack and cache. ....
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KEYofR said:
...Please link to this mythical ma7 firmware file. ...
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Well, here is the link where I got the MA7 files I used: XDA Thread
It does appear I misspoke a bit. I should have used modem, rom, and kernal. It was late for me when I responded I used someone's phrasing not thinking clearly. Although, all three do make up the firmware, or at least most of it. My apologies for any confusion.
Nonetheless, the other than bad phrasing, the process should worked for me without having to revert back to LJC from being on MA5 to go to MA7. I haven't had issues with phone or connecting to the Network or using LTE.

[ROM/RESTORE] [AT&T/ROGERS/TELUS/BELL]Return to UNROOTED STOCK WITH FLASH COUNT RESET

[ROM/RESTORE] [AT&T/ROGERS/TELUS/BELL]Return to UNROOTED STOCK WITH FLASH COUNT RESET
IF YOU HAVE TAKEN THE OTA TO STOCK TW 4.3 DO NOT USE THIS!! IT WILL CAUSE A HARD BRICK!!
I'll try to keep this simple.
So here it goes, short but sweet...
This is a Single recovery flashed file restore to UNROOTED STOCK with STOCK KERNEL, STOCK RECOVERY, MODEM, and Normal System Status with a Flash Counter at 0. Basically a replacement for the odin tar method for a quick on-the-go restore. This is the go-to file for a last minute trip to the at&t store or for unbricking without the need for a pc or ODIN. Plan on selling to buy something newer? Flash this to restore your s3 to an out of the box ota-ready state for the buyer. This will do what odin does with the addition of resetting the flash count during flash. This WILL NOT touch internal storage!
To keep a custom recovery flash one from below after rom flash before rebooting into the system.
To keep root access flash this after install BEFORE rebooting into system.
As with just about any rom you'll find posted on these forums, wipe data/factory reset prior to flashing and FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK as I am not responsible for anything you do to your phone.
Special thanks to @mrksbrd for helping me bring this to the AT&T variant, @Turbojugend for helping me bring this to BELL, @FabC87 for helping me bring this to TELUS, @gutlessmerc for helping me bring this to the 32gb ROGERS variant and @tobesedated for helping me bring it to the 16gb ROGERS variant.
** These zips contain full firmware flashing. Checking the MD5 is highly recommended
FOR THE AT&T/ROGERS/BELL/TELUS S3 (SGH-I747/I747M) ONLY!
INTERESTED IN SEEING THIS ON ANOTHER CARRIER/DEVICE? CLICK HERE! AND LET ME KNOW.
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DLK3 STOCK WITH COUNT RESET 16gb ONLY
MD5- ea1d23b80908d892431b742789c0bc1f
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MF1 STOCK WITH COUNT RESET 16gb ONLY
MD5- fbad0df788d77805a3e4b58fe9d82d89
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MF1 STOCK WITH COUNT RESET 16gb ONLY
MD5- d7688ae19f2f9c86f23d70594d04f3cd
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MF1 STOCK WITH COUNT RESET 16gb ONLY
MD5- e0ad3732ca36b8fd312d30588568def0
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AS SAID IN THE WARNING ABOVE YOU MUST FLASH THE RESTORE THAT IS THE SAME AS YOUR STORAGE CAPACITY. UNLESS YOUR DEVICE IS LISTED IN THE SECOND POST, THERE IS ONLY A 16GB VERSION AVAILABLE. FLASHING IT ON A 32GB OR 64GB DEVICE WILL BRICK IT!
PM me if you own a 32gb or 64gb and are interested in helping me bring this to those devices.
Flash one of these to keep a custom recovery
Flash to keep root
STILL CONFUSED?
THANKS TO @wwjoshdew for the awesome vid!
IF I FORGOT ANYTHING OR YOU NEED MORE INFO YOU CAN PROBABLY FIND IT HERE. PLEASE SEARCH BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS​

ALL FILES BELOW ARE FOR 32gb MODELS ONLY!!!
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MF1 STOCK WITH COUNT RESET 32gb ONLY
MD5- bfee9a7e6f776aa5a9c06e38fa06ffa0
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MF1 STOCK WITH COUNT RESET 32gb ONLY
MD5- 89b2e713047032d089207850502299db
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MF1 STOCK WITH COUNT RESET 32gb ONLY
MD5- bbe6341b05c01b5d4395be6701b0ad7f
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Another awesome job bro, works like a charm. Way better than using ODIN with the added benefit of resetting the flash counter

mrksbrd said:
Another awesome job bro, works like a charm. Way better than using ODIN with the added benefit of resetting the flash counter
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Couldn't have done it without your assistance. Thanks again

can i flash this with stock recovery? since i unrooted with mobile odin but left 1 count
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Now I know i may be a noob to all of this but do I just flash one after another with all the zip files
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smallyetzon said:
can i flash this with stock recovery? since i unrooted with mobile odin but left 1 count
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No must be done with a custom one

Leandre20 said:
Now I know i may be a noob to all of this but do I just flash one after another with all the zip files
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Yes flash the main zip then depending on whether u want root or custom recovery flash whatever other zips u need afterwards

billard412 said:
No must be done with a custom one
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so i need to be rooted to be able to flash all this? aahhhhh please help me root my phone without odin or computer
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3

smallyetzon said:
so i need to be rooted to be able to flash all this? aahhhhh please help me root my phone without odin or computer
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3
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I'm afraid you need a PC. You don't actually have to be rooted you only need a custom recovery. You also need a PC to do that tho.

billard412 said:
I'm afraid you need a PC. You don't actually have to be rooted you only need a custom recovery. You also need a PC to do that tho.
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Great effort on this method anyways thanks for the help i keep my hopes up on you guys wating for that miracle way to root my useless no data sync gs3 without a computer Thanks
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3

smallyetzon said:
Great effort on this method anyways thanks for the help i keep my hopes up on you guys wating for that miracle way to root my useless no data sync gs3 without a computer Thanks
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3
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Smally,
Just curious of "my useless no data sync gs3" means? Are you soft bricked? Please explain so we can get you up and running

mrksbrd said:
Smally,
Just curious of "my useless no data sync gs3" means? Are you soft bricked? Please explain so we can get you up and running
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my usb port wouldnt charge or sync with computer tried everything so decided to get it fix got the usb port fixed charges ok but still no conection with pc not even shows up on notifications
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3

smallyetzon said:
my usb port wouldnt charge or sync with computer tried everything so decided to get it fix got the usb port fixed charges ok but still no conection with pc not even shows up on notifications
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3
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I would assume you speaking of the micro end and not the USB port on the computer side? If that's the case will ODIN recognize a com port while in download mode? If your able to do that you will be able to flash a insecure boot image thus allowing ADB commands or use the toolbox in this forum to flash a recovery script. Of your able to do any of these we can get you going again.
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mrksbrd said:
I would assume you speaking of the micro end and not the USB port on the computer side? If that's the case will ODIN recognize a com port while in download mode? If your able to do that you will be able to flash a insecure boot image thus allowing ADB commands or use the toolbox in this forum to flash a recovery script. Of your able to do any of these we can get you going again.
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yes the mini port of my phone ive tried that in download mode no luck but i will try again and get back, how come is impossible to root my gs3 i747 without computer or Odin when you can find lots of ways with older phones and other versions of gs3? i am about to give a reward for a dev to make it happend!! )
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3

Smally,
Inbox me for further if needed....we're starting to get off topic of this thread

lost imei...trying to get it back

tobesedated said:
lost imei...trying to get it back
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watch your inbox.

billard412 said:
watch your inbox.
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Thanks for that...I think the error might have been in what I supplied you so sorry for that and I'll try again when you have it fixed..

Any chance of getting this for a Bell phone?

[ONLY FOR MDL BOOTLOADER] How to use 4.3 MK2 Modem and Retain Sound

Note: This is for 4.2.2 MDL bootloader only! Not for 4.3 MK2 bootloader!
Note2: A 4.3 bootloader looks like this (i9505 is same as our phone):
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KNOX kernel lock and KNOX warranty void are the new things in the 4.3 bootloader that can break warranty easily via CF-Auto-Root.
So just now I remembered something from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
To sum up, it says that the LTE Modem from 4.3 (MK2) would break sound. So to avoid that, just use the LTE modem from MDL and the GSM modem from MK2. I tried it and it works!
How to:
1. Download this zip: https://www.mediafire.com/?7tj2smth2vp1b7m
2. Extract the files inside the zip into anywhere you want, as long you remember where it is.
3. Put your phone into download mode (vol down+home)
4. Open odin, click on phone, select Modem_UVUAMDL.tar, untick auto-reboot, and press start.
5. When the install finishes, manually reboot it back to download mode.
6. Using odin again, click on phone, select modem.bin, untick auto-reboot, and press start.
7. When finished, reboot and you're done!
If you already have the MDL modem installed, just ignore steps 4 and 5.
To revert to MDL, skip steps 5-7 and only flash Modem_UVUAMDL.tar.
Credits to: @j_r0dd for the 4.3 modem, @mrvirginia for the 4.2.2 modem, and the devs over at the i9505 section for figuring out the trick

If this works you are ****ing awesome lol
Question ??? Have you tried putting the phone to sleep in 4g mode on a 4.3 tw rom ??? or does it lose date like before ????

shiamatsu said:
So just now I remembered something from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
To sum up, it says that the LTE Modem from 4.3 (MK2) would break sound. So to avoid that, just use the LTE modem from MD8 and the GSM modem from MK2. I tried it and it works!
How to:
1. Download this zip: https://www.mediafire.com/?7tj2smth2vp1b7m
2. Extract the files inside the zip into anywhere you want, as long you remember where it is.
3. Put your phone into download mode (vol down+home)
4. Open odin, click on phone, select Modem_UVUAMDL.tar, untick auto-reboot, and press start.
5. When the install finishes, manually reboot it back to download mode.
6. Using odin again, click on phone, select modem.bin, untick auto-reboot, and press start.
7. When finished, reboot and you're done!
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Finger cross
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Dang it.

shiamatsu said:
Will do a test now.
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Crosses fingers..... Thinking about it I don't think this will work since we are basically staying with our old 2g/3g/4g Modem and just flashing the new LTE MODEM..... Our problem is the 2g/3g/4g modem which is the one that loses data when the screen is off our LTE modem works just fine
I HOPE I'M WRONG THO LOL

shiamatsu said:
So just now I remembered something from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
To sum up, it says that the LTE Modem from 4.3 (MK2) would break sound. So to avoid that, just use the LTE modem from MD8 and the GSM modem from MK2. I tried it and it works!
How to:
1. Download this zip: https://www.mediafire.com/?7tj2smth2vp1b7m
2. Extract the files inside the zip into anywhere you want, as long you remember where it is.
3. Put your phone into download mode (vol down+home)
4. Open odin, click on phone, select Modem_UVUAMDL.tar, untick auto-reboot, and press start.
5. When the install finishes, manually reboot it back to download mode.
6. Using odin again, click on phone, select modem.bin, untick auto-reboot, and press start.
7. When finished, reboot and you're done!
Credits to: @j_r0dd for the 4.3 modem @mrvirginia for the 4.2.2 modem
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hahahaha :laugh: thanks mate! i thought i was going crazy for a second and that i was the only one with no sound!

mrvirginia said:
hahahaha :laugh: thanks mate! i thought i was going crazy for a second and that i was the only one with no sound!
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I have sound using the 4.3 modem and baseband on a 4.3 leak. No data drops either

philliman said:
I have sound using the 4.3 modem and baseband on a 4.3 leak. No data drops either
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you tried putting it on 4g mode and turning the screen off ?? Waiting on CWM to restore my backup to try it out also I really hope this works
Just tried it..... Doing this lets you make phone calls but DATA DROPS ARE STILL THERE WHEN USING A 4.3 TW ROM Blahhhh

gdmlaz said:
you tried putting it on 4g mode and turning the screen off ?? Waiting on CWM to restore my backup to try it out also I really hope this works
Just tried it..... Doing this lets you make phone calls but DATA DROPS ARE STILL THERE WHEN USING A 4.3 TW ROM Blahhhh
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Aw man.

gdmlaz said:
you tried putting it on 4g mode and turning the screen off ?? Waiting on CWM to restore my backup to try it out also I really hope this works
Just tried it..... Doing this lets you make phone calls but DATA DROPS ARE STILL THERE WHEN USING A 4.3 TW ROM Blahhhh
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Yup, no data loss here. Even sent test text and email using my wife's s4

philliman said:
I have sound using the 4.3 modem and baseband on a 4.3 leak. No data drops either
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Which one are you using? So many threads about it, it's confusing.
Thanks
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epsix said:
Which one are you using? So many threads about it, it's confusing.
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532714
I'm using the 1.4 full deodexed version. Used odin to flash the bin files and thats it. I lost root after flashing this rom but got it back by flashing superuser 1.43 zip

philliman said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532714
I'm using the 1.4 full deodexed version. Used odin to flash the bin files and thats it. I lost root after flashing this rom but got it back by flashing superuser 1.43 zip
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Try to flash international MK9/8 rom see if you have sound and data drops. Please
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This totally works. I'm on cm latest jellybean nightly. Just called a golf course.
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epsix said:
Try to flash international MK9/8 rom see if you have sound and data drops. Please
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Wish I could, but I'm almost done setting up my phone with this rom. I stick to the roms thats made for my phone version.

philliman said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532714
I'm using the 1.4 full deodexed version. Used odin to flash the bin files and thats it. I lost root after flashing this rom but got it back by flashing superuser 1.43 zip
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LOL, so my rom is the only one working with the new baseband? Maybe it was a build.prop edit.
Like my OP says, I used stock mj5 as the base. I simply copied and pasted all the files in the system dump over to the mj5 folder, overwriting any like files.
I'm thinking it's a simple build.prop edit. Why would the new baseband work with stock files if they don't work for other "stock" 4.3 tw international roms? That's the only difference I can see at the moment.
Looks like I'll have to continue my work on that rom. I can't download the odin image for MK2 from hotfile. I got to 1.1GB/1.4 one time and then it finally failed. I've tried at least 5 times and they all crap out. Hopefully someone will post a mirror soon.

omnifarious said:
LOL, so my rom is the only one working with the new baseband? Maybe it was a build.prop edit.
Like my OP says, I used stock mj5 as the base. I simply copied and pasted all the files in the system dump over to the mj5 folder, overwriting any like files.
I'm thinking it's a simple build.prop edit. Why would the new baseband work with stock files if they don't work for other "stock" 4.3 tw international roms? That's the only difference I can see at the moment.
Looks like I'll have to continue my work on that rom. I can't download the odin image for MK2 from hotfile. I got to 1.1GB/1.4 one time and then it finally failed. I've tried at least 5 times and they all crap out. Hopefully someone will post a mirror soon.
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Your rom is the only leak I flashed and that was today!! Lol its pretty decent with the new modem/baseband!

omnifarious said:
LOL, so my rom is the only one working with the new baseband? Maybe it was a build.prop edit.
Like my OP says, I used stock mj5 as the base. I simply copied and pasted all the files in the system dump over to the mj5 folder, overwriting any like files.
I'm thinking it's a simple build.prop edit. Why would the new baseband work with stock files if they don't work for other "stock" 4.3 tw international roms? That's the only difference I can see at the moment.
Looks like I'll have to continue my work on that rom. I can't download the odin image for MK2 from hotfile. I got to 1.1GB/1.4 one time and then it finally failed. I've tried at least 5 times and they all crap out. Hopefully someone will post a mirror soon.
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Deleted....link aint working
I Think My S4 Is Insane
SICK MADE DEVELOPMENT

alloycowboy said:
You need the tar for 4.3? If so I can provide a link
I Think My S4 Is Insane
SICK MADE DEVELOPMENT
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Yes sir I do. Hotfile wasn't working so I tried their Pcloud option. Currently I'm stuck at 47.1%
@richardmkovach has graciously passed us a link. Thanks for the gesture mate.

omnifarious said:
LOL, so my rom is the only one working with the new baseband? Maybe it was a build.prop edit.
Like my OP says, I used stock mj5 as the base. I simply copied and pasted all the files in the system dump over to the mj5 folder, overwriting any like files.
I'm thinking it's a simple build.prop edit. Why would the new baseband work with stock files if they don't work for other "stock" 4.3 tw international roms? That's the only difference I can see at the moment.
Looks like I'll have to continue my work on that rom. I can't download the odin image for MK2 from hotfile. I got to 1.1GB/1.4 one time and then it finally failed. I've tried at least 5 times and they all crap out. Hopefully someone will post a mirror soon.
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Don't know how..... I was on ur rom and after installing the new basebands phone goes crazy when you try to make a phone call freezes up and u basically have to wait like 5min to use it again...... Have you tried flashing the new basebands and making a phone call ???