AT&T Galaxy SIII Downgrade from CM11? - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

I'm trying to downgrade my i747 from CM11 back to stock AT&T firmware but I'm unable to. I've done hours of searching and reading posts, coming up with dead ends.. I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
I can't seem to find an official original AT&T image, I did find a "rooted leaked" image.. but when I try to flash it with Oden it fails and the phone says "SW New Check Fail: Fused 2 > binary 0"
I ran the triangle away, tried a few different roms... I can re-image CM but not anything older. Is there a thread that explains where I can find the proper AT&T stock rom and roll back from CM11?

If you have the stock 4.3 bootloader, you cannot use Odin to flash a stock AT&T 4.3 ROM because AT&T never made a flashable 4.3 ROM available. AT&T only made 4.3 available as an OTA update to an existing ROM.

Thanks, so what are my options if any? I installed the CM11 through their http://get.cm site so I'm not sure what exactly they're doing but the end result is I have CM11, ODIN for the updater, and CWM. Can I downgrade to an older version then and just perform carrier updates to 4.3? If not is it safe to flash some other third party ROM? Or am I stuck on CM11?
-Keith

Boot into download mode and let us know what it says on the screen. This will help us determine if you have the 4.3 bootloader on your phone.

Download mode says:
ODIN MODE
Product Name: SGH-I747
Custom Binary Download: Yes (1 Counts)
Current Binary: Custom
System Status: Official
Qualcom Secureboot: Enable
Warranty Bit: 1
Bootloader AP SWREV: 2

audit13 said:
Boot into download mode and let us know what it says on the screen. This will help us determine if you have the 4.3 bootloader on your phone.
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I'm thinking of trying the approach that I found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658486
Unless any reason's why I shouldn't, it seems people have been successful with that pseudo 'stock' build.

Based on your download info screen, you have the 4.3 bootloader and the link you provided would be a good choice.
If you didn't have the 4.3 bootloader, you could have flashed a stock 4.1.1 ROM via Odin. With a 4.3 bootloader, you cannot use Odin.

I tried that link but the flash failed..
format() expects 3 args, got 5
E:Error in /external_sd/ATT_i747_UCUEMJB_StockRestore_CWM_2282014.zip
(Status 7)
Installation Aborted.
Ugh..

Status 7 errors can be caused by using an outdated recovery.

I have 6.0.4.7 installed and downloaded the ZIP that says it's for that version but I keep getting the same error.

Maybe the ROM download is corrupt?

kelkin said:
I have 6.0.4.7 installed and downloaded the ZIP that says it's for that version but I keep getting the same error.
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Did you verify the MD5 of the zip you downloaded? I haven't seen any other report of this not working as it is the definitive solution for returning to stock 4.3.It's possible your download wasn't complete or, as Audit suggested, the zip was corrupted in some way.

I downloaded a different recovery as suggested and was able to flash that way. I'm finally back on the pseudo-stock AT&T firmware and aside from one strange popup everything seems to be working great. Thanks for the help everyone,
-Keith

Larry2999 said:
Did you verify the MD5 of the zip you downloaded? I haven't seen any other report of this not working as it is the definitive solution for returning to stock 4.3.It's possible your download wasn't complete or, as Audit suggested, the zip was corrupted in some way.
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kelkin said:
I downloaded a different recovery as suggested and was able to flash that way. I'm finally back on the pseudo-stock AT&T firmware and aside from one strange popup everything seems to be working great. Thanks for the help everyone,
-Keith
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Hey guys I am in pretty the same situation but I can't any other recovery to stick. I can flash and get the pass but it always boots back into cwm 6.0.3.6. Any ideas?
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donutkidd said:
Hey guys I am in pretty the same situation but I can't any other recovery to stick. I can flash and get the pass but it always boots back into cwm 6.0.3.6. Any ideas?
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Are you flashing via Odin or from CWM? Philz Touch can be flashed from either (i.e. the zip for flashing from an SD card and tar for Odin).

audit13 said:
Are you flashing via Odin or from CWM? Philz Touch can be flashed from either (i.e. the zip for flashing from an SD card and tar for Odin).
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2824065
This is currently where im at and what I've tried.
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donutkidd said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2824065
This is currently where im at and what I've tried.
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I assume you can boot into download mode so use the latest tar version of Philz to flash recovery. Philz is based off the latest CWM.
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2lte/
Place the file in the PDA box, don't check anything except F.reset. Flash the file, once you see reset in the status window, remove USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, boot into recovery.

audit13 said:
I assume you can boot into download mode so use the latest tar version of Philz to flash recovery. Philz is based off the latest CWM.
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2lte/
Place the file in the PDA box, don't check anything except F.reset. Flash the file, once you see reset in the status window, remove USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, boot into recovery.
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I tried this as well.
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donutkidd said:
I tried this as well.
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You're able to flash and you still don't have the right recovery? What do you see in the recovery screen? Is it the stock recovery?

audit13 said:
You're able to flash and you still don't have the right recovery? What do you see in the recovery screen? Is it the stock recovery?
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No it's cwm 6.0.3.6, I tried every possible way, I think, of flashing a new recovery but it keeps loading back to this.

Related

Note 2 pit file? Cant ODIN, error on modem

Hey guys i got a phone that wont boot up, the inital issue was there was no baseband, so i tired to flash via ODIN the stock image onto the phone, it fails at the modem part. I've looked through a few threads and i think the PIT file might help me; but i cannot for the life of me find the pit file. Does anyone have the Note 2 pit file they can share?
thanks
eric303 said:
Hey guys i got a phone that wont boot up, the inital issue was there was no baseband, so i tired to flash via ODIN the stock image onto the phone, it fails at the modem part. I've looked through a few threads and i think the PIT file might help me; but i cannot for the life of me find the pit file. Does anyone have the Note 2 pit file they can share?
thanks
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Does the phone boot and if so have you rooted. Have you tried flashing the modem thru recovery. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916936 I couldn't get link to go to page 1 sorry... This wont help you personally but maybe someone with some time (more than me) could make a .pit for you. If not ill look at it tomorrow
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deeznutz1977 said:
Does the phone boot and if so have you rooted. Have you tried flashing the modem thru recovery. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916936 I couldn't get link to go to page 1 sorry... This wont help you personally but maybe someone with some time (more than me) could make a .pit for you. If not ill look at it tomorrow
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the phone does not boot, and i do not have root. I have not tried flashing the modem through recovery as i dont have a custom recovery on there or a modem.zip
Update - so i was able to get the phone to boot up, installed root and TWRP, installed the note 2 modem but still baseband unknown. From i can understand so far is that its a Tmobile note2, my idiot friend tried to flash the n7100 SW on it, now its showing unknown baseband/IMEI. Is there a fix for this?
truwrxtacy said:
the phone does not boot, and i do not have root. I have not tried flashing the modem through recovery as i dont have a custom recovery on there or a modem.zip
Update - so i was able to get the phone to boot up, installed root and TWRP, installed the note 2 modem but still baseband unknown. From i can understand so far is that its a Tmobile note2, my idiot friend tried to flash the n7100 SW on it, now its showing unknown baseband/IMEI. Is there a fix for this?
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try to flash via recovery some modems and do factory reset
someone has a thread with all modems
What version of ODIN were you using? Some earlier versions have issues w/ the modem part of newer phones... just a thought.
dwitherell said:
What version of ODIN were you using? Some earlier versions have issues w/ the modem part of newer phones... just a thought.
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Good point dwith , i use 3.07
How did you?
truwrxtacy said:
the phone does not boot, and i do not have root. I have not tried flashing the modem through recovery as i dont have a custom recovery on there or a modem.zip
Update - so i was able to get the phone to boot up, installed root and TWRP, installed the note 2 modem but still baseband unknown. From i can understand so far is that its a Tmobile note2, my idiot friend tried to flash the n7100 SW on it, now its showing unknown baseband/IMEI. Is there a fix for this?
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I have exact same error, but also mine wont enter recovery mode, only download mode.
Kind to share how you recovered your phone ?
dannyogolo said:
I have exact same error, but also mine wont enter recovery mode, only download mode.
Kind to share how you recovered your phone ?
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Have you tried Kies? That has been reported to work for recovering from Loss of imei and partitioning by at least one person around here.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
wrong post sorry
hi may i know how to find a pit file for my note2
deeznutz1977 said:
Does the phone boot and if so have you rooted. Have you tried flashing the modem thru recovery. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916936 I couldn't get link to go to page 1 sorry... This wont help you personally but maybe someone with some time (more than me) could make a .pit for you. If not ill look at it tomorrow
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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I have note 2 but how to find the pit file, mine is active note2 korean version

[Q] Unable to flash custom roms!

Hi, let me first begin if there is any problem with my threads. And I want to thank XDA for letting me ask this question, im pretty much a noob from the start..
So, I recently got a replacement S4 (surprisingly from a faulty device on swappa that had warranty) and it was already updated with 4.3 MK2, I have used chainfire's CF-Auto Root and have gotten root and also have installed a custom recovery (CWM.) My problem lies when I want to flash a Custom 4.3 Rom. I have downloaded HyperDrive RSL12 (Mostly because of the note 3 features) and the required files for it. But when I go into recovery and try to flash the rom, the recovery would take a couple of minutes to do something and then say that I can't flash this rom (I saw something under the line of "bad" but I have tried again and again to redownload the rom, so I honestly don't think thats the issue) but this happens to all of the roms I want to install, and I'm not sure if it has something with the KNOX bootloader that came with the phone, but honestly, any help I get is much appreciated! I would gladly give more info to who will help me and I would do almost everything to either install custom rom or 4.2.2 stock!
Sounds like your not rooted
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Android_Monsters said:
Sounds like your not rooted
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hmm.....i mean that is a possibility, i'll try rerooting again, but say if the problem doesn't lie in rooting, what other problem would be associated this?
I'd try a different ROM. That one was first for the international version I believe.
Also, you could try a different recovery. Twrp or Philz. Or just a different version of cwm. Which is what I use.
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You can't install stock 4.2.2 since you've updated to the mk2 bootloader (or any room base on 4.2.2). Did you check the md5 of the download file?
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baseballfanz said:
You can't install stock 4.2.2 since you've updated to the mk2 bootloader (or any room base on 4.2.2). Did you check the md5 of the download file?
☞ Sent from here☜???
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I'll be honest,I have no knowledge about md5 in general, but normally would the mk2 bootloader prevent me from installing a modified stock 4.3 rom or a 4.3 custom rom in general?
Android_Monsters said:
I'd try a different ROM. That one was first for the international version I believe.
Also, you could try a different recovery. Twrp or Philz. Or just a different version of cwm. Which is what I use.
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For that rom, I was told I could use that rom for the t-mobile variant, but i had to download the compatible pack for that model, and I Have tried TWRP through Goo Manager, but still no luck...
LancerEvoDrifter said:
For that rom, I was told I could use that rom for the t-mobile variant, but i had to download the compatible pack for that model, and I Have tried TWRP through Goo Manager, but still no luck...
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What version of TWRP are you using? It may just be me, but I spent all last night trying to flash Hyperdrive, Wicked, AND WarpDrive 4.3 and kept having all sorts of problems. Baseband being reported as unknown, no service, phone app FCing, Settings->About Phone->Status would crash settings, WiFi wouldn't connect for anything in the world. I literally spent about 5 hours wiping, flashing, and wiping again. I couldn't even restore an old backup of HyperDrive I had. I started thinking, I recently updated TWRP to 2.6.3.1 and everything was working fine before. I reverted back to 2.6.3.0 and I could restore my backup; I could now flash the 4.3 TW ROMs and get the correct Baseband to report, it all worked right.
TL;DR
Try using an older version of TWRP.
lordcheeto03 said:
What version of TWRP are you using? It may just be me, but I spent all last night trying to flash Hyperdrive, Wicked, AND WarpDrive 4.3 and kept having all sorts of problems. Baseband being reported as unknown, no service, phone app FCing, Settings->About Phone->Status would crash settings, WiFi wouldn't connect for anything in the world. I literally spent about 5 hours wiping, flashing, and wiping again. I couldn't even restore an old backup of HyperDrive I had. I started thinking, I recently updated TWRP to 2.6.3.1 and everything was working fine before. I reverted back to 2.6.3.0 and I could restore my backup; I could now flash the 4.3 TW ROMs and get the correct Baseband to report, it all worked right.
TL;DR
Try using an older version of TWRP.
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I think I was using the newest version of TWRP. I don't think I have a previous version of TWRP, should I look it up on google for more info about older builds?
LancerEvoDrifter said:
I don't think I have a previous version of TWRP, should I look it up on google for more info about older builds?
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You can go to http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltetmo and download previous versions of TWRP. The .img files are flashed by using the dd command in a terminal emulator and the .tar files are flashed in Odin.
Some people aren't as lucky with TWRP as I have been; I've never had a real problem with any of the versions I've used. Some people have only really been able to use 2.5.0.2, so I would say to give that version a shot.
lordcheeto03 said:
You can go to http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltetmo and download previous versions of TWRP. The .img files are flashed by using the dd command in a terminal emulator and the .tar files are flashed in Odin.
Some people aren't as lucky with TWRP as I have been; I've never had a real problem with any of the versions I've used. Some people have only really been able to use 2.5.0.2, so I would say to give that version a shot.
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I have flash TWRP ver 2.5.0.2, but I been getting a error message saying this. BTW, this is what the log says when I try to flash the ROM
"Updating partition details...
Running boot script...
Finished running boot script.
E: Unable to open zip file.
Error flashing zip '/external_sd/Hyperdrive RLS12 S4 Final (1).zip'
Updating partition details..."
LancerEvoDrifter said:
I have flash TWRP ver 2.5.0.2, but I been getting a error message saying this. BTW, this is what the log says when I try to flash the ROM
"Updating partition details...
Running boot script...
Finished running boot script.
E: Unable to open zip file.
Error flashing zip '/external_sd/Hyperdrive RLS12 S4 Final (1).zip'
Updating partition details..."
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Are you able to browse through the zip file on either your computer or a file browser on your phone? If you can't look through the directories within the zip, you have a bad download and will need to re-download it.
lordcheeto03 said:
Are you able to browse through the zip file on either your computer or a file browser on your phone? If you can't look through the directories within the zip, you have a bad download and will need to re-download it.
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yea, usually when I have a bad download, Winrar would tell me the archive had a unexpected end, but that is not the case in this situation, the file has worked on my dad's s4, but i guess the problem lies in my own device
Tried to delete but don't know how
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lordcheeto03 said:
You can go to http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltetmo and download previous versions of TWRP. The .img files are flashed by using the dd command in a terminal emulator and the .tar files are flashed in Odin.
Some people aren't as lucky with TWRP as I have been; I've never had a real problem with any of the versions I've used. Some people have only really been able to use 2.5.0.2, so I would say to give that version a shot.
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Thanks for the info about using 2.5.0.2. I was finally to install a custom 4.2.2 ROM without a status 7 error.
David

[Q] CM10.2 MK3 build support?

I want to flash CM10.2 on my rooted 4.3 MK3 s3. Is it possible to flash that rom on the phone although Cm10.2 is android 4.2.2?
Thanks!
WoodenDiamond71 said:
I want to flash CM10.2 on my rooted 4.3 MK3 s3. Is it possible to flash that rom on the phone although Cm10.2 is android 4.2.2?
Thanks!
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As long as the file you download does not downgrade the boot loader. ROM zips will not do this unless otherwise noted. Flashing tar files through ODIN can brick your phone if you downgrade Android version number because tar files reflash every part of the phone, including bootloader.
sent from my GS3
joeyhdownsouth said:
As long as the file you download does not downgrade the boot loader. ROM zips will not do this unless otherwise noted. Flashing tar files through ODIN can brick your phone if you downgrade Android version number because tar files reflash every part of the phone, including bootloader.
sent from my GS3
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You're correct about the downgrading the bootloader part since i have learned my lesson the first time, but as far as flashing the rom is concerned my recovery will not flash it and i get the broken android as the background and my recovery says the installation was aborted. I am using philz touch recovery 6 btw.
WoodenDiamond71 said:
You're correct about the downgrading the bootloader part since i have learned my lesson the first time, but as far as flashing the rom is concerned my recovery will not flash it and i get the broken android as the background and my recovery says the installation was aborted. I am using philz touch recovery 6 btw.
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You should be also getting a status 7 error, because the bootloader you currently have (MK3) is not listed as one of the "approved" bootloaders in the updater-script for any 4.3.x ROM based on AOSP. You will need to go into the updater-script and modify one of the lines to match your bootloader, or get rid of the assert lines altogether. Any KitKat 4.4.x ROM's will have your bootloader listed, so this is not necessary for the newest ROM's.
How would I do that? Is there a tutorial I can follow
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WoodenDiamond71 said:
How would I do that? Is there a tutorial I can follow
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http://androidforums.com/virgin-mobile-galaxy-s3-all-things-root/791952-all-in-one-guide-modifying-custom-sprint-roms-virgin-mobile-use.html
This is a tutorial I have put together on Android Forums for the rooted Virgin Mobile community (SGS3), since we have to always modify or delete the asserts in order to get Sprint ROM's to flash on our phones. Principle is the same for any Sprint user in your situation. I also just made a YouTube video showing how to do the relevant parts of my tutorial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZnYSrUIXKM
Hope this helps! Feel free to PM me if need be for any clarification.
Sweet!! Thanks I'll check it out later once I get out of work. Thanks once again I'll pm if it worked
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PLEASE Help rooting problem

Hi i am no stranger to rooting and ROMS i have a Samsung Galaxy note 2 rooted running JediMaster X2 from Pmtr. I tried rooting my wife's Samsung galaxy S3 well something happened....I am able to get into downloading screen and it is seen by ODIN....I am also able to go into recovery mode(using Team Win v2.5.0.0). I followed these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563955 ..... I put
HellFire™KitKat 2.8 12/20 Stable on my ext sd when in recovery I click on install it starts to open file then it fails,,,,any thoughts ideas ? Please help
zigzagzz71 said:
Hi i am no stranger to rooting and ROMS i have a Samsung Galaxy note 2 rooted running JediMaster X2 from Pmtr. I tried rooting my wife's Samsung galaxy S3 well something happened....I am able to get into downloading screen and it is seen by ODIN....I am also able to go into recovery mode(using Team Win v2.5.0.0). I followed these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563955 ..... I put
HellFire™KitKat 2.8 12/20 Stable on my ext sd when in recovery I click on install it starts to open file then it fails,,,,any thoughts ideas ? Please help
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You need a newer version of TWRP to flash 4.4 Rom
Last one is 2.6.3.1
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zigzagzz71 said:
Hi i am no stranger to rooting and ROMS i have a Samsung Galaxy note 2 rooted running JediMaster X2 from Pmtr. I tried rooting my wife's Samsung galaxy S3 well something happened....I am able to get into downloading screen and it is seen by ODIN....I am also able to go into recovery mode(using Team Win v2.5.0.0). I followed these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563955 ..... I put
HellFire™KitKat 2.8 12/20 Stable on my ext sd when in recovery I click on install it starts to open file then it fails,,,,any thoughts ideas ? Please help
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also on the Downloading screen i get the android guy with the " Do not turn off target"
in the upper left corner :
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME :SGH-T999
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD :YES (8 counts)
CURRENT BINARY : Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT :ENABLE
Warranty Bit: 1
BOOTLOADER AP SWREV:1
zigzagzz71 said:
also on the Downloading screen i get the android guy with the " Do not turn off target"
in the upper left corner :
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME :SGH-T999
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD :YES (8 counts)
CURRENT BINARY : Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT :ENABLE
Warranty Bit: 1
BOOTLOADER AP SWREV:1
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That's the page you get when you're going through Odin using your PC.
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Thread moved to proper forum.
Okay i did the upgrade to TWRP 2.6.3.1 and roms are now working ......anything else i should make sure is installed? Is triangle away the way get rid of the CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD?
SuperSU says.....There is no binary installed, and super SU cannot install it. this is a problem! if you just upgraded to android 4.3 you need to manually re-root. Any clues on what to do?
zigzagzz71 said:
SuperSU says.....There is no binary installed, and super SU cannot install it. this is a problem! if you just upgraded to android 4.3 you need to manually re-root. Any clues on what to do?
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flash latest supersu in recovery
zigzagzz71 said:
Okay i did the upgrade to TWRP 2.6.3.1 and roms are now working ......anything else i should make sure is installed? Is triangle away the way get rid of the CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD?
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It wouldn't matter because you've already tripped the warranty bit.. but that is how you reset the count before 4.3..
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Still having issue....after I updated to TWRP 2.6.3.1 I flashed the rooted stock image to get it back to square one and works but I when I went to put on a ROM from 2 different developers it gets stuck on reboot ....should I flash T mobile SG3 PIT? Any thoughts? Thanks
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Can you post Recovery Log of the errors ? I will take a look.
Perseus71 said:
Can you post Recovery Log of the errors ? I will take a look.
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I am new to that aspect are the recovery logs in the recovery mode? if so what folder?
The 2.6.3.1 works and it is rooted i used simple root checker : says Terminal Rooted Busybox installed Busy box v 1.22.1
Glad it all worked out.
For reference, Recovery Log is stored in /Cache/Recovery folder.

Possibly Bricked SGH-M919

I have my T-Mobile S4 that I think is useless, however I would like to flash LineageOS to the device. When I turn on the device, it says that the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. When I load up kies on my PC it doesn't detect my device. When going into boot mode it just says Downloading. Is there any way to fix my device?
Flash the latest stock ROM using Odin.
Getting an error
audit13 said:
Flash the latest stock ROM using Odin.
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I have the stock ROM, however it keeps failing at around 90% completion.
What is the Odin error? Tried using different usb cables and usb ports?
If the phone was running the latest stock ROM, you could use Odin to flash TWRP and a custom ROM.
Link to Twrp: https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys4tmobile.html
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263001
flashing stock rom...
audit13 said:
Flash the latest stock ROM using Odin.
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Audit13..., how do i flash the rom..? i only have odin and i can't get anything on my internal SD card... What kind of Rom do i need..? A .tar.., can't find one... I have a .zip , 14.1 that i downloaded... Don't know how to get odin to recognize it or how to load it... Everyone keeps wanting to have the rom and gapps already IN the phone on the SD card... Not sure what to do... I can get into download mode on the phone, green man, says downloading... I do get a PSS with TWRP (3.0.2-0) but i can't get it to load once installed... Any help..., anyone..????????
It's a S4 m918...
lentmain said:
Audit13..., how do i flash the rom..? i only have odin and i can't get anything on my internal SD card... What kind of Rom do i need..? A .tar.., can't find one... I have a .zip , 14.1 that i downloaded... Don't know how to get odin to recognize it or how to load it... Everyone keeps wanting to have the rom and gapps already IN the phone on the SD card... Not sure what to do... I can get into download mode on the phone, green man, says downloading... I do get a PSS with TWRP (3.0.2-0) but i can't get it to load once installed... Any help..., anyone..????????
It's a S4 m918...
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Is your phone bricked?
What exactly are you trying to do?
audit13 said:
Flash the latest stock ROM using Odin.
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Can you please post the link of the stock ROM and give a detailed guide on how to do flash it because I have the same problem?
Edit: Also please specify the Odin I need to use to flash.
MastetKitty78 said:
Can you please post the link of the stock ROM and give a detailed guide on how to do flash it because I have the same problem?
Edit: Also please specify the Odin I need to use to flash.
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The latest T-Mobile firmware can be downloaded from here: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s4/firmware/#SGH-M919
After downloading, unzip the file once using a unzip program such as 7zip.
You will need a Windows PC and Odin: https://odindownloader.com/download/odin3-v3-07
Instructions: https://odindownloader.com/tutorials/use-odin-downloader
It's been a very long time since I have flashed a Samsung s4. There's always a risk that something goes wrong. Best advice: be prepared to try again with different methods if the instructions don't work for your phone.

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