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[Q] Is there a way to return to stock 4.3 OTA?

I need to give my AT&T S3 to my Mom. Is there a way I can have my phone return to stock condition (no root,stock recovery,data wiped) on the 4.3 OTA? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

abcman787 said:
I need to give my AT&T S3 to my Mom. Is there a way I can have my phone return to stock condition (no root,stock recovery,data wiped) on the 4.3 OTA? Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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Flash the 4.3 firmware through odin.
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Florad77 said:
Flash the 4.3 firmware through odin.
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there is none

abcman787 said:
I need to give my AT&T S3 to my Mom. Is there a way I can have my phone return to stock condition (no root,stock recovery,data wiped) on the 4.3 OTA? Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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If you are already on TW either 4.1.1 or 4.3 then just ODIN back the 4.3 update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233

Will this work if I'm not on stock
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polobunny said:
If you are already on TW either 4.1.1 or 4.3 then just ODIN back the 4.3 update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233
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You can only Odin 4.3 on an I747M if you're on AT&T with an I747 there is no .tar.md5 yet thus no Odin and there is no flashing backwards. If you try to overwrite the bootloaders with an older version you get a hard brick. When you try to flash an older firmware let's say 4.0.1 for example it will contain bootloaders, a kernel, a rom and a modem and it will hard brick the phone.
The thread you linked is for a 4.3 leak and runs mj2 bootloaders which is older than his current version of MJB. Also the thread you linked doesn't have any odin flashable files in it. Those are .Zip files flashable through a custom recovery such as TWRP or CWM.
This could have been really bad for someone if they even tried what you linked. Locally it takes 2-4 days and $50.00 to get a phone Jtag'ed.
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[Q] can i flash older firmware using Odin?

Hey guys so i have heard that if i install the old firmware for my s4 from sammobile using Odin one from early 2013 that it will give me access to service menu so that i can unlock my phone. So my question is that is it 100% safe to Odin flash the older 4.2.2 rom when i am on 4.3? Can i flash it unlock my phone then upgrade my phone to a custom rom again? Thank you i also am running a custom rom and have philz recovery installed.
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If you are on 4.2.2 bootloader then yes, if on 4.3 bootloader then no, but you can try downgrading modems instead.. Also is the ROM you are on aosp/cm or tw based?
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zee24 said:
Hey guys so i have heard that if i install the old firmware for my s4 from sammobile using Odin one from early 2013 that it will give me access to service menu so that i can unlock my phone. So my question is that is it 100% safe to Odin flash the older 4.2.2 rom when i am on 4.3? Can i flash it unlock my phone then upgrade my phone to a custom rom again? Thank you i also am running a custom rom and have philz recovery installed.
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If you update to 4.3 by one of the following methods you're out of luck:
-OTA update
-Kies update
-Odin flash the full 4.3 firmware.
Like mentioned above, if you only flashed a 4.3 ROM but keep your MDL(4.2.2) bootloader you can go back.

Faaaaaaaaaaakkkkkkkkk i did Odin flash the full 4.3 Damnit stupid Samsung why the hell would they block downgrading? Okay so if i did try to Odin flash the older firmware what would happen? I doubt it'll hard brick my phone right i could prob try it if it doesn't work then I'll just Odin flash 4.3

zee24 said:
Faaaaaaaaaaakkkkkkkkk i did Odin flash the full 4.3 Damnit stupid Samsung why the hell would they block downgrading? Okay so if i did try to Odin flash the older firmware what would happen? I doubt it'll hard brick my phone right i could prob try it if it doesn't work then I'll just Odin flash 4.3
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You'll be wasting your time
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help with unlock and root...please..

hello i have a tmobile s3 shg-t99 4.1.2 baseband version t999uvdmd5 and would like to know best way to root and unlock it so i can use it with at&t..

You don't need to root it, but if you want to root it anyway I suggest flashing root66 firmware.. Unlock thread is in general, you will need to downgrade to 4.1.1 LJA firmware for it to work.. You can also just flash the LJA baseband in custom recovery and then continue with unlock procedure.. Up to you
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rooted i did would that be a problem?

is there where i want to be? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687

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Rooting is no problem.. And yes you can flash the LJA firmware in that thread, or flash LJA modem with custom recovery
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IS THIS THE ONE I WANT TO FLASH? http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451

Cheony81 said:
IS THIS THE ONE I WANT TO FLASH? http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451
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yes!
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AT&T I747 Firmware repository

The development for the AT&T I747 has been discontinued by the developer. Thank you for your support.
WARNING: YOU COULD BRICK YOUR PHONE! The possibility is very real. Samsung made it difficult to update the firmware with the introduction of Knox. I have provided the files but I highly suggest you don't use them, its dangerous and seriously you can brick your device. There is always a chance things may go wrong. As always, you take responsibility for what you do with your device, you should know what your getting yourself into. If you don't, STOP! Please do not flash this!
Beware of Dragons, please exercise caution!
These are full firmware updates!
* I did try to safeguard you from bricking your phone.
* The install scripts will fail with an error 7 if your bootloader doesn't pass the assert check.
* If it does fail... you are probably on older firmware and it is not listed in the assert check.
* I suggest you double check your bootloader version and if it is older then the latest Odin update available on http://www.sammobile.com/devices/specs/SGH-I747/ Update to DLK first then just take the OTA's to get updated.
Not sure what firmware version your on? Install Phone Info *Samsung* https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo In the firmware list, all bootloader, baseband, pda, should say I747XXXXXX If they all match then its safe to flash the next firmware set. If your on mismatched firmware proceed to flash the set that matches what bootloader your on.
Directions:
*Update the firmware incrementally. NOTE: If your firmware is MJ2 or below, it is safe to flash any previous firmware without fear.
*Flash the zips in a custom recovery like TWRP, maybe even flash the zips twice.
Also when I flashed these I would have been using an older version of TWRP probably 2.7.0.0
*Do a full reboot between firmware updates. If your using Touchwiz roms don't go to far without updating the ROM or it probably won't boot, so before you reboot you should also flash the corresponding ROM. If using CM or something you shouldn't have an issue.
Download
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=10522
Firmware list: oldest to newest
747UCALEM
I747UCALG1
I747UCDLK3
I747UCDMG2
I747UCUEMJ2
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Knox firmware
I747UCUEMJB
I747UCUFNE4
1747UCUFNJ1
1747UCUFNJ2

Running smooth as always @enewman17 always trust you i flashed on twrp 2.7.1.0 no hicups nothing reboot and bam new baseband

winga45 said:
Running smooth as always @enewman17 always trust you i flashed on twrp 2.7.1.0 no hicups nothing reboot and bam new baseband
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As always thanks for testing! It takes balls! :victory::good:

Hi enewman17 ...I all ready flash this update un my sg3 att with aospk task650 and work good change baseband from mjb to NE4. I flash un TWRP 2.7.1.0 thanks..
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Works on twrp 2.7.0.0
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So how is Ne4 modem compared to Mjb doing?
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enewman17 said:
Beware of Dragons, please exercise caution!
Full firmware update from MJB to the new KitKat NE4 (bootloaders and modem)
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358559161
confirmed working by myself with TWRP 2.6.3.1
and by @winga45 using TWRP 2.7.1.0
Directions
Must be on MJB bootloaders and modem.
flash in recovery... TWRP recommended
If you need the MJB bootloaders and modem a custom recovery flashable version can be found here.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319197285
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enewman, I had no luck flashing when I was already on I747UCUFNE4. I have a backup that will take me back to 4.1 (I think). I won't be able to use this option from that ROM, because that ROM is not "on MJB bootloaders and modem" which is a must for this solution, correct?

JimFarliinNM said:
enewman, I had no luck flashing when I was already on I747UCUFNE4. I have a backup that will take me back to 4.1 (I think). I won't be able to use this option from that ROM, because that ROM is not "on MJB bootloaders and modem" which is a must for this solution, correct?
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You can't downgrade your bootloader from ne4 or mjb... Any attempt to do so will brick your device.
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Just wanted to chime in and say I also confirmed this is working coming from MJB. Flashed via CWM 6.0.4.7 Thanks a ton for the update!

If I am on 4.3 rom, with mjb modem and bootloader, can I flash this in prep to flash the stock odex/root 4.4.2? (and still have data/wifi working on 4.3)?

Carsus55 said:
If I am on 4.3 rom, with mjb modem and bootloader, can I flash this in prep to flash the stock odex/root 4.4.2? (and still have data/wifi working on 4.3)?
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Yep, but you would need to use KT, Dkp or the leaked mj2 kernel to get WiFi on tw 4.3 roms. Aosp is not an issue.

enewman17 said:
Yep, but you would need to use KT, Dkp or the leaked mj2 kernel to get WiFi on tw 4.3 roms. Aosp is not an issue.
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Ok, so on 4.3 TW you would need a custom kernel for wifi if you are on NE4 firmware, but on 4.4 TW you would need custom kernel for wifi if on MJb firmware. Lame.
I'm cautious since my experience with the mostly stock or custom 4.4.2 has not been stellar.
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I'm curious to know if anyone has seen improved performance on the new firmware with the stock odex rom enewman17 posted? As in, would the stock kernel perform smoother than kt ?

Works with philz_touch 6.48.4.
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XRange said:
Works with philz_touch 6.48.4.
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enewman17 said:
Beware of Dragons, please exercise caution!
Full firmware update from MJB to the new KitKat NE4 (bootloaders and modem)
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358559161
confirmed working by myself with TWRP 2.6.3.1
and by @winga45 using TWRP 2.7.1.0
Directions
Must be on MJB bootloaders and modem.
flash in recovery... TWRP recommended
If you need the MJB bootloaders and modem a custom recovery flashable version can be found here.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319197285
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I'm mk5 baseband. Is there an update for my modem too?
I'm already on kk. Slim build 5. Do I need to update before installing build 6?
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enewman17 said:
Beware of Dragons, please exercise caution!
Full firmware update from MJB to the new KitKat NE4 (bootloaders and modem)
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358559161
confirmed working by myself with TWRP 2.6.3.1
and by @winga45 using TWRP 2.7.1.0
Directions
Must be on MJB bootloaders and modem.
flash in recovery... TWRP recommended
If you need the MJB bootloaders and modem a custom recovery flashable version can be found here.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319197285
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Will this also work for mk5 ( Canadian version I747M) ?
And if it does
Will I still be able to downgrade to mk5 if needed for any reason ?
Thanks for your grate work.....! ?
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ptl4ever said:
Will this also work for mk5 ( Canadian version I747M) ?
And if it does
Will I still be able to downgrade to mk5 if needed for any reason ?
Thanks for your grate work.....! ?
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Nope
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enewman17 said:
Nope
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Nope it won't work at all
Or nope I can't downgrade ??
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ptl4ever said:
Nope it won't work at all
Or nope I can't downgrade ??
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Both... Being a patch it will only work if you're on mjb. Also you cannot downgrade from ne4 under any circumstance.
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Viper67857 said:
Both... Being a patch it will only work if you're on mjb. Also you cannot downgrade from ne4 under any circumstance.
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Thanks
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Updating bootloader and modem

I am currently on GPE 5.0.1. I noticed that im not on the most up to date bootloader and baseband. I am on m919uvuemk2 bootloader as well as baseband. my pda version is 19505Ggueudnl3. What is the easiest and safestway to update my bootloader as well as baseband. Also this is a tmobile phone, but im on at&t via Straight talk if that makes a difference.

You are one the latest for the T-Mobile S4. They haven't released a 5.0 update. You can't update with bootloader or modem from a different carrier's device.
Sorry, NK2 is the latest firmware. Android 4.4.4.
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I'm confused. Nk2 is the latest. But I'm on mk2 so how do I go to nk2?
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Do a full firmware flash via Odin. Use the nk2 full firmware. You may need to flash/power off/immediately flash again to get full bootloader and modem update.
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can i install the modem using the AP section in Odin? i watched a video and the modem was installed via AP instead of CP. Am confuse.

pitmanr2003 said:
I'm confused. Nk2 is the latest. But I'm on mk2 so how do I go to nk2?
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The latest Baseband version is M919UVUFOK3, so OK3 is the latest.

opkaybeatz said:
can i install the modem using the AP section in Odin? i watched a video and the modem was installed via AP instead of CP. Am confuse.
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I have used CP for modem baseband flashes, AP for roms or recoveries.