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[Q] Networks not working; can't flash new rom with no connection

I rooted this Sprint 4.1.2 Galaxy S III with Samsung_Galaxy_S3_ToolKit_v7.0. But, as that program did not have the option for 4.1.2, I chose 4.1.1. This apparently was a huge mistake, as I now cannot turn on wifi and my data doesn't seem to work either. I have factory reset but to no avail.
I also tried re-rooting with ( honai-android.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-to-root-galaxy-s3-sprint-sph-l710.html ), but that did not work either.
I am very new to Android, let alone rooting. Any and all help would be appreciated. Thanks!

No that's a common problem when using the toolkit as opposed to doing the old fashioned way. Has nothing to do with android version as they both root exactly the same. Your going to have to reflash a rom in order to correct it.
Try this first dial ##72786# from the phone earlier to force activation.
Any custom TW rom or you can use Freezas stock rom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43722306 this is a rooted stock sprint md4 rom. Download the rom to a computer put it on sd card and flash.
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edfunkycold said:
Download the rom to a computer put it on sd card and flash.
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How would I go about flashing a new ROM if I can't download GooManager?

dannybun said:
How would I go about flashing a new ROM if I can't download GooManager?
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GooManager you don't need an app to download or flash a rom. All roms have their own thread with their download link. I gave you the link to the thread just go to the main post and download the rom and flash it through recovery.
Did you try the dialer code to force reactivation of network? I doubt that will work but it's worth a shot.
If you happened to use one of those real bad toolkit which doesn't install a custom recovery here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Soapch0c5U&feature=youtube_gdata_player this should get you all set up.
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Restore back to factory 4.2.2?

Can anybody point me to a thread that has the download of what I need to restore the SGS4 back to factory 4.2.2 settings?
All I have been able to find are restore back to factory 4.3 settings.
I am still on 4.2.2 & would like to go back to factory default of 4.2.2 so I can then download the 4.3. Currently it won't allow me to do so because the phone isn't stock.
Thanks for any help in advance.

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Can anybody point me to a thread that has the download of what I need to restore the SGS4 back to factory 4.2.2 settings?
All I have been able to find are restore back to factory 4.3 settings.
I am still on 4.2.2 & would like to go back to factory default of 4.2.2 so I can then download the 4.3. Currently it won't allow me to do so because the phone isn't stock.
Thanks for any help in advance.
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Why not just go to http://SamMobile.com and download the official 4.3 MK2 stock rom from there
and then Odin flash it. After doing that you can if you like root the phone and flash a custom recovery.
You can also get the original official 4.2.2 stock rom and odin flash that and allow the OTA update.
But it's a lot easier/faster to just download the new 4.3 official MK2 rom in the first place.
Good luck!

Thanks for the help. But dang, 5 hours & 15 minutes to download 1.4gigs? OUCH!

St0n3s said:
Thanks for the help. But dang, 5 hours & 15 minutes to download 1.4gigs? OUCH!
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4.2.2 is about the same though. TouchWiz is bulky. Also, if you're gonna do custom recovery etc why not just upgrade your modem and use the CWM-flashable 4.3's? Keep your warranty intact that way.

St0n3s said:
Thanks for the help. But dang, 5 hours & 15 minutes to download 1.4gigs? OUCH!
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I use Download Accelerator Plus. 100KB/s goes up to my 6MB/s max. DAP is a great program but best if you get the premium version.
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[Q] GS4 Tmobile Stock firmware file

Hi as always I come for the expert advice to you guys. I have recently UPDATED my Galaxy S4 for Tmobile to CyanogenMod. Frankly I love the speed but it is still in beta version and has a few things I did not like. Few glitches. Anyway:
I want to go back to my stock firmware which was Kit Kat 4.2.2.before I installed Cyanogenmod.
I already downloaded Odin V3 09 and am ready to do this but I still do not have the stock firmware file. I looked for it but I really don't want to screw it up.
Can someone be so kind and insert the link to the download ? And if of course possible STEP BY STEP instructions on HOW TO GO BACK ?
I understand my phone now is rooted and will stay rooted after reinstalling Kit Kat. So I still should be able to get rid of all the bloatware correct ?
Any help greatly appreciated and huge THANKS IN ADVANCE !!!

Download firmware here http://www.cheatersedge.org/android/m919/M919UVUFNB4_M919TMBFNB4_TMB_FENNY_FIXED.zip, there is a thread already on instructions on how to flash.. and just because you rooted doesn't mean your device will stay rooted forever. Once you flash the firmware you will be unrooted but you can root again.. Alternatively you can just flash a debloated stock rom in recovery
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emeres said:
Hi as always I come for the expert advice to you guys. I have recently UPDATED my Galaxy S4 for Tmobile to CyanogenMod. Frankly I love the speed but it is still in beta version and has a few things I did not like. Few glitches. Anyway:
I want to go back to my stock firmware which was Kit Kat 4.2.2.before I installed Cyanogenmod.
I already downloaded Odin V3 09 and am ready to do this but I still do not have the stock firmware file. I looked for it but I really don't want to screw it up.
Can someone be so kind and insert the link to the download ? And if of course possible STEP BY STEP instructions on HOW TO GO BACK ?
I understand my phone now is rooted and will stay rooted after reinstalling Kit Kat. So I still should be able to get rid of all the bloatware correct ?
Any help greatly appreciated and huge THANKS IN ADVANCE !!!
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Finding the stock firmware won't be easy unless you try downloading from sammoble, but you could try Fenny's stock rooted 4.4.2 rom in development.
It's very smooth without the bloatware and it has unlimited tethering.
It works best with Philz recovery.
Just follow the directions and your good to go.
Don't forget to do a factory reset.
Pp.
Sent from my Touchwiz device that never forgets apps.

PIN lock screen does NOT work on Fenny's rom when you first boot/restart/power up the phone. So, if you are turning your phone on the lock screen will just be skipped over.

Pin lock issue could be NG if you need that type of security.
Pp.
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serio22 said:
Download firmware here http://www.cheatersedge.org/android/m919/M919UVUFNB4_M919TMBFNB4_TMB_FENNY_FIXED.zip, there is a thread already on instructions on how to flash.. and just because you rooted doesn't mean your device will stay rooted forever. Once you flash the firmware you will be unrooted but you can root again.. Alternatively you can just flash a debloated stock rom in recovery
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Thank you so much Serio22, I just want to make sure it is the correct one for my Tmobile GS4.
And also would you be so kind and attach the STEP BY STEP instructions for Odin ? I am really afraid of bricking my phone. I need guidance.
People say once you do it few times it becomes easy as pie. But like I wrote above I don't want to mess up my phone.

emeres said:
Thank you so much Serio22, I just want to make sure it is the correct one for my Tmobile GS4.
And also would you be so kind and attach the STEP BY STEP instructions for Odin ? I am really afraid of bricking my phone. I need guidance.
People say once you do it few times it becomes easy as pie. But like I wrote above I don't want to mess up my phone.
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There's instructions here, is for MDL but it's the exact same way for NB4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258628
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serio22 said:
There's instructions here, is for MDL but it's the exact same way for NB4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258628
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One last question and I won't bother again:
When it comes to those files " OFFICIAL TAR AND ORIGINAL TAR " do I just choose any one of them ?? I wanted to know the difference between them both. Instructions don't really specify which to choose. Or is it both ?
And also there is a suggestion to " Wipe the data in recovery " after the whole thing how do I do that ? Should I do that ?
Thank you again for your help.

emeres said:
One last question and I won't bother again:
When it comes to those files " OFFICIAL TAR AND ORIGINAL TAR " do I just choose any one of them ?? I wanted to know the difference between them both. Instructions don't really specify which to choose. Or is it both ?
And also there is a suggestion to " Wipe the data in recovery " after the whole thing how do I do that ? Should I do that ?
Thank you again for your help.
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You don't have to worry about that, just use the tar file I posted earlier
Edit: and for the wipe data, you reboot to recovery after you flashed the firmware and do a factory reset.. Yes you should, but not necessary if you don't have any issues..
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Thank you so much again, you were more than helpful :laugh:

serio22 said:
You don't have to worry about that, just use the tar file I posted earlier
Edit: and for the wipe data, you reboot to recovery after you flashed the firmware and do a factory reset.. Yes you should, but not necessary if you don't have any issues..
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Sorry one more thing:
In the instructions Auto Reboot is checked. I have watched a few videos with the F. Reset Time also checked, should I check both in Odin ?

emeres said:
Sorry one more thing:
In the instructions Auto Reboot is checked. I have watched a few videos with the F. Reset Time also checked, should I check both in Odin ?
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I don't think any of them are necessary, but you can check both of them if you want.. I always have F.Reset checked and reboot disabled because I like to reboot on my own but that's just me
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serio22 said:
You don't have to worry about that, just use the tar file I posted earlier
Edit: and for the wipe data, you reboot to recovery after you flashed the firmware and do a factory reset.. Yes you should, but not necessary if you don't have any issues..
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So I am back to stock it took me back to KitKat and now I am unrooted. I did not do the factory reset with Cyanogen so when I flashed the stock ROM I still had the cyanogen wallpaper. Some apps did not work so I did the factory reset and everything is flawless now.
Thank you for your help and the file you have provided. By the way was that the Jellybean of KitKat stock firmware ?

emeres said:
So I am back to stock it took me back to KitKat and now I am unrooted. I did not do the factory reset with Cyanogen so when I flashed the stock ROM I still had the cyanogen wallpaper. Some apps did not work so I did the factory reset and everything is flawless now.
Thank you for your help and the file you have provided. By the way was that the Jellybean of KitKat stock firmware ?
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KitKat
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[Q] Help! wrong magic string?

hi guys i just joined this, my sph-l900 is stuck on boot loop it says no os and every time i try to install any recovery roms (ive tried so many) it always fails in odin. it says wrong majic string. i cant install any roms i just want to go back to stock. i accidentally installed the dn3 thats meant for a n7100 and ever since that i havent been able to get it back to any stock roms. anyone please help as i dont have another phone and i need it for work. thanks

Have you tried this?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086769
[ROM][RESTORE][5-12-13]Back to UNROOTED Stock with Auto Flash Count Reset
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I'm assuming you have upgraded to some other model kitkat rom and want to revert back to sprint rom. I had the same problem yesterday it turns out knox on those kitkat roms forbids you from going back to lower version rom. What I did was to odin ne2 rom and it went smoothly.

jocarog said:
Have you tried this?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086769
[ROM][RESTORE][5-12-13]Back to UNROOTED Stock with Auto Flash Count Reset
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If you use the link above do not take any updates or you will soft brick your device.
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Wifi will not turn on

I am currently running the MOAR note 5 hybrid rom. I flashed the custom marshmallow rom on the front page, and now I can not connect to wifi. I have tried flashing several different modems and firmwares. Any tips?

pakman5391 said:
I am currently running the MOAR note 5 hybrid rom. I flashed the custom marshmallow rom on the front page, and now I can not connect to wifi. I have tried flashing several different modems and firmwares. Any tips?
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If you're saying you flashed the leaked MM tar, your bootloader changed.
You must go back to the OK1 bootloader or stock tar before flashing lollipop ROM or restoring a backup. I'd suggest going with OK1 stock tar if you didn't have a TWRP backup for Moar.
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This fixed it! Thank you so much!

samep said:
If you're saying you flashed the leaked MM tar, your bootloader changed.
You must go back to the OK1 bootloader or stock tar before flashing lollipop ROM or restoring a backup. I'd suggest going with OK1 stock tar if you didn't have a TWRP backup for Moar.
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Are there instructions posted somewhere about how to do this? I'm new to the Note 4 and an still figuring things out.

rodohmes said:
Are there instructions posted somewhere about how to do this? I'm new to the Note 4 and an still figuring things out.
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What are you trying to do and why?
If you've tried reverting from Lollipop to Marshmallow or vice versa without using full stock tar in Odin; i.e., restoring a TWRP backup, the bootloader would need to need to reverted to match the original ROM base, else Wi-Fi doesn't connect and the camera doesn't focus. Freeza has a thread with the dedicated Odin tars in development forum.
Are you asking how to Odin flash?
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samep said:
What are you trying to do and why?
If you've tried reverting from Lollipop to Marshmallow or vice versa without using full stock tar in Odin; i.e., restoring a TWRP backup, the bootloader would need to need to reverted to match the original ROM base, else Wi-Fi doesn't connect and the camera doesn't focus. Freeza has a thread with the dedicated Odin tars in development forum.
Are you asking how to Odin flash?
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Thanks for the reply. My Sprint Note 4 was updated to Marshmallow before I unlocked the bootloader & rooted. I'd like to try out this ROM & cm13, but have read that I'll need to downgrade my modem & bootloader (maybe other things, not sure). I'm not sure how to do that.

rodohmes said:
Thanks for the reply. My Sprint Note 4 was updated to Marshmallow before I unlocked the bootloader & rooted. I'd like to try out this ROM & cm13, but have read that I'll need to downgrade my modem & bootloader (maybe other things, not sure). I'm not sure how to do that.
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OK, you know how to use Odin then. Download the files from thread, check the md5's and use the AP slot in Odin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37qh7uZ9R-Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player
In case you forgot, the illustrative version starts around 4 minute mark. Maybe it's just me but before I volume up, I get Odin ready and connect USB.
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samep said:
OK, you know how to use Odin then. Download the files from thread, check the md5's and use the AP slot in Odin.
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In case you forgot, the illustrative version starts around 4 minute mark. Maybe it's just me but before I volume up, I get Odin ready and connect USB.
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Do I need to revert everything back to 5.1.1 LP?
Or just certain things? I was able to find the tar, but not sure how to do only certain items.
I'm thinking I'm going to just wait it out till they're able to get everything working on the newest firmware. I'm used to HTC and all this tar, OK1, Odin, etc stuff is really foreign to me at this point, haha.

rodohmes said:
Do I need to revert everything back to 5.1.1 LP?
Or just certain things? I was able to find the tar, but not sure how to do only certain items.
I'm thinking I'm going to just wait it out till they're able to get everything working on the newest firmware. I'm used to HTC and all this tar, OK1, Odin, etc stuff is really foreign to me at this point, haha.
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The point of the tars freeza shared was to not have to revert everything but you still can. Freeza's method is convenient where TWRP backups for 5.1 and 6.0 exist to restore but moving to CM should be easier to.
It's not so difficult, just different than what you're accustomed to. I suppose you already know that OEM and CM are very different and since data isn't compatible, you should wipe data and internal but have your backups, keep sakes and flash items on extSdCard to avoid loss.
To answer your question, you'd flash the ROM, then flash the Odin tars. One tar per Odin session; let the phone auto reboot. Only other tool you really need besides Odin on PC is the Samsung driver installed. You find that at Samsung support for Note 4; download and install the .exe file.
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samep said:
The point of the tars freeza shared was to not have to revert everything but you still can. Freeza's method is convenient where TWRP backups for 5.1 and 6.0 exist to restore but moving to CM should be easier to.
It's not so difficult, just different than what you're accustomed to. I suppose you already know that OEM and CM are very different and since data isn't compatible, you should wipe data and internal but have your backups, keep sakes and flash items on extSdCard to avoid loss.
To answer your question, you'd flash the ROM, then flash the Odin tars. One tar per Odin session; let the phone auto reboot. Only other tool you really need besides Odin on PC is the Samsung driver installed. You find that at Samsung support for Note 4; download and install the .exe file.
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I may venture into this then. Would I have the same wifi & camera issues if I tried to run a cm12.1 ROM? I'm guessing so...

rodohmes said:
I may venture into this then. Would I have the same wifi & camera issues if I tried to run a cm12.1 ROM? I'm guessing so...
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I think so.
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samep said:
I think so.
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Yeah, just tried it but no dice. Thanks for your help. :thumbup:

samep said:
What are you trying to do and why?
If you've tried reverting from Lollipop to Marshmallow or vice versa without using full stock tar in Odin; i.e., restoring a TWRP backup, the bootloader would need to need to reverted to match the original ROM base, else Wi-Fi doesn't connect and the camera doesn't focus. Freeza has a thread with the dedicated Odin tars in development forum.
Are you asking how to Odin flash?
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thank u Bro for guide me and save me:good::good: