How to go back to stock Android 4.3 from DN3 v5?
Can I just flash it using Odin?
manuel1992 said:
How to go back to stock Android 4.3 from DN3 v5?
Can I just flash it using Odin?
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Are you on ND3 bootloader? If you are on ND3 bootloader I suggest you flash back 4.4 stock ROM, but not any Jelly Bean ROM else you will get softbricked because knoxed bootloader does not support downgrading.
It often helps to explain, why you want to do something. You'll get a fuller answer. But I suppose it's up to you. Refer to post 2.
soralz said:
Are you on ND3 bootloader? If you are on ND3 bootloader I suggest you flash back 4.4 stock ROM, but not any Jelly Bean ROM else you will get softbricked because knoxed bootloader does not support downgrading.
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I have MK9 bootloader also I never messed with the bootloader I just installed DN3 with TWRP
EmptyArea said:
It often helps to explain, why you want to do something. You'll get a fuller answer. But I suppose it's up to you. Refer to post 2.
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Well, I will install stock for now till a stable version of DN3 will be available
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Now that 4.3 stock ROM is out, has anyone developed a method to roll back to previous JB stock ROM's?
From what I read, once you update the bootloader, you cannot go back. But surely one of our great developers has/will come up with a method.
Thanks
OKAstro said:
Now that 4.3 stock ROM is out, has anyone developed a method to roll back to previous JB stock ROM's?
From what I read, once you update the bootloader, you cannot go back. But surely one of our great developers has/will come up with a method.
Thanks
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Would like to know when this comes out too. From what I know it hasn't been done yet. I'm constantly advised to flash a 4.3 ROM if I want to go back to stock but the current 4.3 ROM is way too buggy.
OKAstro said:
Now that 4.3 stock ROM is out, has anyone developed a method to roll back to previous JB stock ROM's?
From what I read, once you update the bootloader, you cannot go back. But surely one of our great developers has/will come up with a method.
Thanks
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You can flash any rom you like as long as it does not contain a BOOTLOADER for further clarification look here ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48211488&postcount=3
scotteb said:
You can flash any rom you like as long as it does not contain a BOOTLOADER for further clarification look here ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48211488&postcount=3
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Thanks. So is the "not able to rollback" only related to the bootloader itself? And after upgrading to 4.3 with MJB bootloader, we can return to 4.12 as long as we don 't flash a 4.12 ROM with a bootloader?
Sorry for the questions, but for some reason my brain and the whole bootloader deal is a no-go
scotteb said:
You can flash any rom you like as long as it does not contain a BOOTLOADER for further clarification look here ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48211488&postcount=3
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Can anybody confirm that if we are on 4.3 stock, and install CWM and non-stock ROM (CM, PA, etc.), will the warranty check flag change to 0x1 in download mode? Or will it remain at 0x0?
trini_vibezzz said:
Can anybody confirm that if we are on 4.3 stock, and install CWM and non-stock ROM (CM, PA, etc.), will the warranty check flag change to 0x1 in download mode? Or will it remain at 0x0?
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It will trip the flag if you flash a recovery. If you're worried about it tripping, don't flash anything. Mine tripped rooting stock with CF-Root. Not a big deal though, only two months left on the contract.
OKAstro said:
Thanks. So is the "not able to rollback" only related to the bootloader itself? And after upgrading to 4.3 with MJB bootloader, we can return to 4.12 as long as we don 't flash a 4.12 ROM with a bootloader?
Sorry for the questions, but for some reason my brain and the whole bootloader deal is a no-go
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You are correct!! no bootloader and your good to go!!
So...what does flashing the MJB bootloader provide that the MJ2 bootloader doesn't provide?
OKAstro said:
So...what does flashing the MJB bootloader provide that the MJ2 bootloader doesn't provide?
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From what I have read wifi won't work without it.
I tried
I flash a 4.2.2 stock rom after OTA updating to 4.3 with a mobile odin. But the baseband and imei became unknown after I boot the phone. So I have to flash back to 4.3 again....LOL
I was able to flash to UCMG2 stock after what I will dub my 4.3 OTA fiasco lol I flashed it in TWRP using the download from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388065
I did not need to flash any other item as everything appears to be functioning well.
I upgraded using lorjay. So i have mc2 bootloader, so i am able to downgrade! Now all I need is to know how to downgrade. Can someone lead me to instructions or something. I would really appreciate it.
krobinso2295 said:
I upgraded using lorjay. So i have mc2 bootloader, so i am able to downgrade! Now all I need is to know how to downgrade. Can someone lead me to instructions or something. I would really appreciate it.
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If by downgrade you mean back to 4.1.2, just download a 4.1.2 ROM such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086769 and flash in recovery.
LordLugard said:
If by downgrade you mean back to 4.1.2, just download a 4.1.2 ROM such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086769 and flash in recovery.
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Sorry, I have a question...where can I get the 4.3 stock recovery SPH-L900. I flashed cwm but I forgot to make a back up. Thank you for your help.
Best bet look around in the development sections or flash back to a 4.3 ROM and do a nandroid and then downgrade etc..
I'm considering upgrading to a 4.3 rom from 4.1.2 and I've learned that a stock image of 4.3 must be flashed first (thorugh Odin?) to update the bootloader to 4.3.
Is there any drawback to upgrading? Will I still be able to flash 4.1.2 roms using the 4.3 bootloader? Will I be able to downgrade to the 4.1.2 bootloader (should the need arise)?
Side question: is Odin the only way to update the bootloader? Can it be flashed through TWRP?
drdoombot said:
I'm considering upgrading to a 4.3 rom from 4.1.2 and I've learned that a stock image of 4.3 must be flashed first (thorugh Odin?) to update the bootloader to 4.3.
Is there any drawback to upgrading? Will I still be able to flash 4.1.2 roms using the 4.3 bootloader? Will I be able to downgrade to the 4.1.2 bootloader (should the need arise)?
Side question: is Odin the only way to update the bootloader? Can it be flashed through TWRP?
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You'll have Knox. (Stock) which locks u down cause u can't downgrade and by rooting, you're going for a un-reset-able Knox Warranty Void trigger. Downgrading bootloader is impossible as of now, but flashing ROMs should be possible. (Should, not damn sure)
Side Answer: don't think so. Just flash stock 4.3 through TWRP and u should be good to go.
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drdoombot said:
I'm considering upgrading to a 4.3 rom from 4.1.2 and I've learned that a stock image of 4.3 must be flashed first (thorugh Odin?) to update the bootloader to 4.3.
Is there any drawback to upgrading? Will I still be able to flash 4.1.2 roms using the 4.3 bootloader? Will I be able to downgrade to the 4.1.2 bootloader (should the need arise)?
Side question: is Odin the only way to update the bootloader? Can it be flashed through TWRP?
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I'm running 4.3 JediMasterX2 with old bootloader and devil kernel and everything seems to be running fine. There was a very informative post made recently they gave a clean and simple explication of pros and cons to bootloader update. I'll try to locate and post a link but long story short, it's in your best interest not to update bootloader if you don't have to.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48817694
Bruce lee roy said:
I'm running 4.3 JediMasterX2 with old bootloader and devil kernel and everything seems to be running fine. There was a very informative post made recently they gave a clean and simple explication of pros and cons to bootloader update. I'll try to locate and post a link but long story short, it's in your best interest not to update bootloader if you don't have to.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7694
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Invalid link.
This may help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48817694
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drdoombot said:
I'm considering upgrading to a 4.3 rom from 4.1.2 and I've learned that a stock image of 4.3 must be flashed first (thorugh Odin?) to update the bootloader to 4.3.
Is there any drawback to upgrading? Will I still be able to flash 4.1.2 roms using the 4.3 bootloader? Will I be able to downgrade to the 4.1.2 bootloader (should the need arise)?
Side question: is Odin the only way to update the bootloader? Can it be flashed through TWRP?
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Please don't do the official update and get yourself locked down like many of us have. I have flashed many 4.3 roms and they worked fine. Got a new phone and did the official update and now I cannot send this device in for warranty because of the KNOX flash counter.
drdoombot said:
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Sorry idk what happen but it's fixed. Cipher also posted link a few post up.
I had to update to ND3 Kitkat bootloader in order to install Dr ketan's 4.4.2 V12 Rom. I still find my old 4.1.2 is much more faster and stable so I wanted to flash stock firmware but I couldn't because of the bootloader. So my question is, is it possible to downgrade the bootloader so I can use 4.1.2 again, flash mj5? If not are there things that I could try? Will there be a modified kitkat bootloader than I can install so I can downgrade?
Thanks
EmperorRedPanda said:
I had to update to ND3 Kitkat bootloader in order to install Dr ketan's 4.4.2 V12 Rom. I still find my old 4.1.2 is much more faster and stable so I wanted to flash stock firmware but I couldn't because of the bootloader. So my question is, is it possible to downgrade the bootloader so I can use 4.1.2 again, flash mj5? If not are there things that I could try? Will there be a modified kitkat bootloader than I can install so I can downgrade?
Thanks
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Bootloader can't be downgraded. Flashing older bootloader might brick your phone.
With Mobile Odin Pro some people have successfully downgraded to 4.1.2, but bootloader remains intact.
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EmperorRedPanda said:
I had to update to ND3 Kitkat bootloader in order to install Dr ketan's 4.4.2 V12 Rom. I still find my old 4.1.2 is much more faster and stable so I wanted to flash stock firmware but I couldn't because of the bootloader. So my question is, is it possible to downgrade the bootloader so I can use 4.1.2 again, flash mj5? If not are there things that I could try? Will there be a modified kitkat bootloader than I can install so I can downgrade?
Thanks
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Doing it with software you may need hundreds of dollars worth of JTAG equipment with no guaranteed result. The cheapest and the most direct way is to have a repair shop to swap out the phone's EMMC, which should be under $100. Specifically state you want 4.1.2 and tell them NOT to upgrade the bootloader or ROM to 4.3 or later.
hallo... as the title. i hope there is a solution for this problem, i upgraded the bootloader and its knoxed.. but i would to downgrade it to mj5.. to flash rom which is 4.3 jellybean
hamzahmamoun said:
hallo... as the title. i hope there is a solution for this problem, i upgraded the bootloader and its knoxed.. but i would to downgrade it to mj5.. to flash rom which is 4.3 jellybean
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4.4.2 bootloader can't be downgraded. If you flash older bootloader, you will run into trouble.
If you want to jump back to 4.3, install Mobile Odin and flash the firmware. It flashes everything except the bootloader.
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ThanQ .. and i hope this is works .. I'll try as soon as possible
But what about if the rom i want it its a flashable cwm ?
hamzahmamoun said:
But what about if the rom i want it its a flashable cwm ?
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Mobile Odin works without failure if you follow the procedure correctly.
Stock ROM (tar) and Custom ROM (zip) based on 4.3 bootloader will go into bootloop. There might be a way to get 4.3 custom ROM by flashing img files for 4.3 kernel, modem, etc., without flashing the bootloader. But you will be flirting with danger.
Also, 4.3 custom ROMs lack support these days. The developers have moved to 4.4.2.
It is advisable to stick to 4.3 stock Rom or use 4.4 Custom ROMs.
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