Can the *NEW* AT&T SGH-i257 VoLTE(HD Voice) released on 5/23/2014 be rooted?
I have seen root methods for other SGH-i257 variants, but not certain that will fly on this recent iteration.
Have you seen this thread? ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696260
mdawdy said:
Have you seen this thread? ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696260
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I did Thanks. I posted my question there an will update this thread with an answer when I confirm.
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dynamiclynk said:
I did Thanks. I posted my question there an will update this thread with an answer when I confirm.
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I am interested to know the status of this. Have all of the files waiting for your update.
funkypunk69 said:
I am interested to know the status of this. Have all of the files waiting for your update.
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Yeah no one has replied on the SGH-i257(M) root thread above link, just don't want a brick My device comes in tomorrow so hopefully someone will confirm that that method should work.
dynamiclynk said:
Yeah no one has replied on the SGH-i257(M) root thread above link, just don't want a brick My device comes in tomorrow so hopefully someone will confirm that that method should work.
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I received mine a few days ago. It is a great device for it being a little aged spec wise. It has been a while since I have messed with a Samsung device. Reading up this knox thing seems to be a huge pain in the rear.
funkypunk69 said:
I received mine a few days ago. It is a great device for it being a little aged spec wise. It has been a while since I have messed with a Samsung device. Reading up this knox thing seems to be a huge pain in the rear.
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Yeah I played with the demo at the store I liked it alot and ordered a new one on eBay because of the size, and spec wise it is pretty decent due to the size and it supports microSD I am very happy. Yeah I miss the good ole days with Sammy when boot loaders were unlocked, but AT&T and other carriers forcing their hand
dynamiclynk said:
Yeah no one has replied on the SGH-i257(M) root thread above link, just don't want a brick ...
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I posted in ExileX420's thread a copy of his post with some extra notes and explanations included, for beginners like myself. Perhaps some of those notes will help? ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53021435&postcount=17
mdawdy said:
I posted in ExileX420's thread a copy of his post with some extra notes and explanations included, for beginners like myself. Perhaps some of those notes will help? ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53021435&postcount=17
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Has anyone been able to try this yet?
funkypunk69 said:
Has anyone been able to try this yet?
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I haven't tried that just afraid to flash anything odin related, especially without a stock odin flash file.I looked on http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ but nothing as of yet.
dynamiclynk said:
I haven't tried that just afraid to flash anything odin related, especially without a stock odin flash file.I looked on http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ but nothing as of yet.
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If I had a few more tools and was more up to date I would do it. Unfortunately I have always relied strongly on the skills of the members here. I know someone will be through here in a bit after the phone has a little more exposure. It looks like we probably do need a few files that are more specific to this device. 1 thing I already noticed is that some variants of this device do not have a notification light.
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If I had a few more tools and was more up to date I would do it. Unfortunately I have always relied strongly on the skills of the members here. I know someone will be through here in a bit after the phone has a little more exposure. It looks like we probably do need a few files that are more specific to this device. 1 thing I already noticed is that some variants of this device do not have a notification light.
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Seems there are ways to root the SGH-i257M but it sure would be nice to have a definite and tested root for the SGH-i257
slick4747 said:
Seems there are ways to root the SGH-i257M but it sure would be nice to have a definite and tested root for the SGH-i257
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Check this out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3157980
Now can we install twrp on this phone? ?
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Hi,
I live in Canada and have my GN with Bell. I've been stuck on 4.0.1 since I got the phone; no updates were ever available.
Recently, I had to get my phone repaired and gave it in to the Samsung place here and when I got it back, it was updated to 4.1.1 (I attached a pic of the info)
I just wanted to ask you guys if all the info there looks good/correct. Also, not really sure how the tech managed to update it since nothing was ever available...
On another note, I was wondering if any of you could direct me to rooting methods (preferably on mac) / ways to change to yakju (also preferably on mac) on the version of the phone I have now... I searched and saw a bunch of different methods and whatnot, but I'm terrified to choose a potentially "wrong" one.
Thanks!
they must have updated it using Odin. is the IMEI the same or a different phone
I don't think I've ever seen that baseband before. I wonder if Samsung is actually close to releasing something for the Candian yakjuxx variant.
munchy_cool said:
they must have updated it using Odin. is the IMEI the same or a different phone
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Same IMEI. It was just a USB replacement.
jz687 said:
Hi,
I live in Canada and have my GN with Bell. I've been stuck on 4.0.1 since I got the phone; no updates were ever available.
Recently, I had to get my phone repaired and gave it in to the Samsung place here and when I got it back, it was updated to 4.1.1 (I attached a pic of the info)
I just wanted to ask you guys if all the info there looks good/correct. Also, not really sure how the tech managed to update it since nothing was ever available...
On another note, I was wondering if any of you could direct me to rooting methods (preferably on mac) / ways to change to yakju (also preferably on mac) on the version of the phone I have now... I searched and saw a bunch of different methods and whatnot, but I'm terrified to choose a potentially "wrong" one.
Thanks!
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Before you change to yakju, would you mind dumping your radio, bootloader and ROM please? You have a new radio, so I'm sure lots of folks would like to try it out. And I'm sure lots of Canadians would like to try out your ROM as well.
I can post instructions later tonight.
efrant said:
Before you change to yakju, would you mind dumping your radio, bootloader and ROM please? You have a new radio, so I'm sure lots of folks would like to try it out. And I'm sure lots of Canadians would like to try out your ROM as well.
I can post instructions later tonight.
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I'd love to help anyone out any way I can!
...I just wish I understood half of what you wrote
Huge noob here!
(Also, if people want what I have, should I not be switching to yakju!?)
jz687 said:
I'd love to help anyone out any way I can!
...I just wish I understood half of what you wrote
Huge noob here!
(Also, if people want what I have, should I not be switching to yakju!?)
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Thanks! And no, do not change anything, as we need a dump of what you currently have.
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---------- Post added at 06:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:05 PM ----------
I'm in the car at the moment, but as soon as I get in front of a PC I'll guide you through it if you can wait.
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efrant said:
Thanks! And no, do not change anything, as we need a dump of what you currently have.
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Won't make any changes until I get you guys what you need. No worries.
Was just asking if I should never switch to yakju. Also, I wouldn't be able to anyway since the second part of my post was essentially asking how to even go about the process anyway, lol.
Awaiting "dumping" instructions...
jz687 said:
Won't make any changes until I get you guys what you need. No worries.
Was just asking if I should never switch to yakju. Also, I wouldn't be able to anyway since the second part of my post was essentially asking how to even go about the process anyway, lol.
Awaiting "dumping" instructions...
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While u wait for the instructions, make sure u have sdk up to date
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T.C.P said:
While u wait for the instructions, make sure u have sdk up to date
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Again, noob here! Like, huge noob... Definition of noob. Not even close to a semi-noob.
No idea what having an "sdk up to date" means.
jz687 said:
Won't make any changes until I get you guys what you need. No worries.
Was just asking if I should never switch to yakju. Also, I wouldn't be able to anyway since the second part of my post was essentially asking how to even go about the process anyway, lol.
Awaiting "dumping" instructions...
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In the meantime, have a look at the stickied "convert to yakju" thread - you'll be following that after your dump.
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efrant said:
In the meantime, have a look at the stickied "convert to yakju" thread - you'll be following that after your dump.
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Gotcha... Also, just saw you're in Montreal too... So tempted to just ask if I can bring you my phone, lol.
jz687 said:
Gotcha... Also, just saw you're in Montreal too... So tempted to just ask if I can bring you my phone, lol.
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Sure lol!
By the way, if you can follow the steps in the guide all the way to (and including) backing up your current build, you'll be half way there.
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efrant said:
Sure lol!
By the way, if you can follow the steps in the guide all the way to (and including) backing up your current build, you'll be half way there.
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I took one look at those instructions and was like: http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m88xalKy6D1r5bui8.gif
Don't joke, I'd totally bring you the phone (and pick your brain about my few GN issues)
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I took one look at those instructions and was like: http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m88xalKy6D1r5bui8.gif
Don't joke, I'd totally bring you the phone (and pick your brain about my few GN issues)
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I'll pm you a little later.
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Goes in for repair with a software outdated phone and no prior knowledge of baseband, root, sdk, etc , comes out with a new radio and build everybody wants.
What an unexpected turn of events.
Nexus S. (GSM i9020a)
Paranoid Epsilon 1.2(1.992 - 4.1.1)
Marmite Kernel (4.4.3 - Bedalus)
Smartassv2 (800/200)
Deep Idle (Off - Deadline)
BLX (98 - Inverted. Apps)
Black Exodus (Stock Voltage)
309041291a said:
Goes in for repair with a software outdated phone and no prior knowledge of baseband, root, sdk, etc , comes out with a new radio and build everybody wants.
What an unexpected turn of events.
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Lol I know. Ironic, eh?
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efrant said:
Lol I know. Ironic, eh?
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LOL, tell me about it... Super glad to help anyone out here in any way I can!
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LOL, tell me about it... Super glad to help anyone out here in any way I can!
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Pm sent.
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Thanks OP for letting us know and efrant for getting involved. Can't wait to checkout new radio!
This morning I just read there was a leaked 4.2.2 touch wiz rom that leaked. There were no threads, so I started one. So far just a couple features are missing because of hardware limitations. Feel free to discuss and share more information on the subject
Source (with download link) :http://www.sammobile.com/2013/05/20...ly-bean-leaked-firmware-for-the-galaxy-s-iii/
Look ---->^^^ This is for the International Version DO NOT FLASH THIS ^^^ <---- Look
Here is a link or 2 about it.
Engadget
Android Police
Don't flash it's international version.
Yeah when I saw it this morning I was little excited but saw it was for i9300, oh well in due time.
So I guess we can expect this to arrive in late august, mid-september for our devices.
Long way to go!
lol doubt it'll ever show its face for at&t hopefully a port will be available one day though
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so if i am unlocked will this work or not at all should i just try and test it?
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so if i am unlocked will this work or not at all should i just try and test it?
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What did the second post say? This is for international version. You sure can flash it but you will have a brick.
geoldr said:
What did the second post say? This is for international version. You sure can flash it but you will have a brick.
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sorry thanks did not see that post.
I'm going to ask a mod to remove this to prevent bricking people who don't read...
I posted a warning in OP and 2 articles about it. Also edited the title of the thread to reflect International S3 version.
Was so confused about my post and how it changed.... Thank you mod
woody said:
i posted a warning in op and 2 articles about it. Also edited the title of the thread to reflect international s3 version.
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didnt find any widet after flashing....
what can b the reason?
i have intrntionl version...
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didnt find any widet after flashing....
what can b the reason?
i have intrntionl version...
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You should probably go ask in the International forums.
Currently rooted, running stock 4.4.2. Got a notification of an update....not sure what it would is - 4.4.4 maybe? Not sure if I should update (don't want to lose root). Anyone know what the update is and if updating with cost me root?
Thanks
Same situation
I too would like to know this. Thanks in advance!
You probably already know this, but it's just a ChromeCast fix (and maybe some other minor stuff) for 4.4.2. Some people have reported horrible battery life after taking/flashing this update, so since I don't use ChromeCast (and I'm rooted), I haven't flashed it.
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You probably already know this, but it's just a ChromeCast fix (and maybe some other minor stuff) for 4.4.2. Some people have reported horrible battery life after taking/flashing this update, so since I don't use ChromeCast (and I'm rooted), I haven't flashed it.
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No. Didn't realize that, thanks for the info. I usually keep up with this stuff but there's been so little support for this particular tablet that I just haven't paid as much attention as I usually do.
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ckelly33 said:
No. Didn't realize that, thanks for the info. I usually keep up with this stuff but there's been so little support for this particular tablet that I just haven't paid as much attention as I usually do.
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Amen on that. Most of the forums for my devices seem to be a ghost town these days, but especially for this tablet.
internetpilot said:
Amen on that. Most of the forums for my devices seem to be a ghost town these days, but expecially for this tablet.
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I think the Original 10.1 forum is more lively than this forum haha.
Geordie Affy said:
I think the Original 10.1 forum is more lively than this forum haha.
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Ouch. That hurts.
I got tired of the nagging. You definitely lose root
ckelly33 said:
I got tired of the nagging. You definitely lose root
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Anything else about it noteworthy (pun intended)?
internetpilot said:
Anything else about it noteworthy (pun intended)?
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No. Just no more nagging notifications. Mine would only update with Kies too. Have no idea why I did it but at least my TiVo app streams video now (it was blocked by root before)
ckelly33 said:
No. Just no more nagging notifications. Mine would only update with Kies too. Have no idea why I did it but at least my TiVo app streams video now (it was blocked by root before)
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Are you not going to re-root or can you not after the update?
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Are you not going to re-root or can you not after the update?
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Don't know, havent tried. Probably won't until I figure out something that I'm missing.
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I looked at the root progress thread there doesn't seem to any news on it.
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I looked at the root progress thread there doesn't seem to any news on it.
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Can people stop asking please?
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Well it's not like I didn't look.
Is there any way to enable FM chip on AT&T Note 4?
As far as I know, it doesn't have one
It does have one just not activated.
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I believe that the kernel is theb I nly way to enable it from the unlocked bootloader that we don't have. So for now, no dice.
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Has this ever changed? Sorry to dig up old thread but I have searched to no avail... i have an AT&T NOTE 4 and wonder if this changed with the unlocked bootloader and mod kernel.
Thanks!
eajones said:
Has this ever changed? Sorry to dig up old thread but I have searched to no avail... i have an AT&T NOTE 4 and wonder if this changed with the unlocked bootloader and mod kernel.
Thanks!
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You're not going to believe this, but I finally cracked the bootloader yesterday. Posting guide tonight.
Blob Blobbed said:
You're not going to believe this, but I finally cracked the bootloader yesterday. Posting guide tonight.
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If this is in fact verified, then this would mean you'd get the bounty and will extend the useability of our 910A for about a couple more years!
Blob Blobbed said:
You're not going to believe this, but I finally cracked the bootloader yesterday. Posting guide tonight.
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This might not be the correct thread for it. Would you be so kind as to create a dedicated thread, so other Devs can see and maybe help out?
TIA
Blob Blobbed said:
You're not going to believe this, but I finally cracked the bootloader yesterday. Posting guide tonight.
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Have Never seen your Guide to do this...
tailgunner9 said:
Have Never seen your Guide to do this...
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No proof either. And on the wrong thread.
tailgunner9 said:
Have Never seen your Guide to do this...
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No proof either. And on the wrong thread.
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I lied. Fellow note 4 veterans deserve better than lies. apologies to each of you sexy gentleman.