Ive been searching for awhile now but at work is my only time to do so and time is limited.. I am searching for a rom to run with ucdmg2 bootloader. I'm not really feeling up to updating the bootloader using odin.
hatchguy06 said:
Ive been searching for awhile now but at work is my only time to do so and time is limited.. I am searching for a rom to run with ucdmg2 bootloader. I'm not really feeling up to updating the bootloader using odin.
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Do you have a custom recovery installed?
You didn't say, but I can infer that you have an i747 and not an i747M based on the MG2 bootloader.
Without a custom recovery you are stuck using Odin to get a custom recovery in order to flash anything other than a stock rom. There are recovery flashable bootloader and modem files for 4.3 and newer bootloaders and modems.
With the 4.1.2 bootlaoder and modem you could run Jellybean roms from CM ( CM10.x ) or those based on CM or AOSP. There may be a few AOSP bassed on KitKat you could use, but it would probably be a version that is more than a year and a half old. Anything newer will need a 4.4.2 bootloader.
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Do you have a custom recovery installed?
You didn't say, but I can infer that you have an i747 and not an i747M based on the MG2 bootloader.
Without a custom recovery you are stuck using Odin to get a custom recovery in order to flash anything other than a stock rom. There are recovery flashable bootloader and modem files for 4.3 and newer bootloaders and modems.
With the 4.1.2 bootlaoder and modem you could run Jellybean roms from CM ( CM10.x ) or those based on CM or AOSP. There may be a few AOSP bassed on KitKat you could use, but it would probably be a version that is more than a year and a half old. Anything newer will need a 4.4.2 bootloader.
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Yes I'm running the newest cwm recovery at the moment. so I guess ill track down a cm10 rom ..
hatchguy06 said:
Yes I'm running the newest cwm recovery at the moment. so I guess ill track down a cm10 rom ..
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If you haven't found one yet, check here: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=d2att&type=snapshot
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hi.
and thanks.
I have tried a few 4.4.2 ROMS and they all loaded on my 4.1.2 bootloader so I would assume they would load on your phone's newer bootloader.
If you're not sure, you can look at the ROM's updater script to make sure.
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I have tried a few 4.4.2 ROMS and they all loaded on my 4.1.2 bootloader so I would assume they would load on your phone's newer bootloader.
If you're not sure, you can look at the ROM's updater script to make sure.
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are you or were you with MJB bootloader when tried 442 roms?
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are you or were you with MJB bootloader when tried 442 roms?
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I don't recall which bootloader I had but I never had 4.3 on my phone; therefore, I never had Knox. I was able to load 4.4.2 ROMs with the stock 4.1.2 bootloader.
I know my bootloader is older than 4.3 because I was able to flash a stock 4.1.1 ROM onto my 4.1.2 ROM using desktop Odin. I unlocked my phone while on 4.1.1 and flashed back to stock 4.1.2. The stock ROMs from samfirmware include bootloaders and modems.
Hey guys. This may have been asked already but i am coming from verizons gs4. and over there you can oly get custom recovery if youre on mdk bootloader.
I just bought this phone for my brother and it came with 4.12 (MG2)
I see everywhere that people were able to get 4.3. i tried updating through phone and through kies and says its up to date. so now my question i guess is what bootloader do i need to be on or what 4.x.x do i need to be on in order to root and get custom recovery to flash custom roms?
any help will be greatly appreciated.
I recommend not updating to stock 4.3 ROM as this will install Knox and you will have a non-downgradeable bootloader. You can use Odin to flash Philz Touch which is based on CWM. From there, you can flash custom ROMs.
Some ROMs require a 4.3 bootloader, but these would tend to be based on the stock Samsung ROM. I am running the latest Validus 4.4.2 on a stock Bell 4.1.2 bootloader without a problem.
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I recommend not updating to stock 4.3 ROM as this will install Knox and you will have a non-downgradeable bootloader. You can use Odin to flash Philz Touch which is based on CWM. From there, you can flash custom ROMs.
Some ROMs require a 4.3 bootloader, but these would tend to be based on the stock Samsung ROM. I am running the latest Validus 4.4.2 on a stock Bell 4.1.2 bootloader without a problem.
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Oh ok. Well I just succesfully rotted and installed latest touch cwm.
so if I stay on 4.1.2 I can basically flash any kitkat roms? Because I dont want to install a tw rom.
So another question what are some good 4.4 kk roms? As in stable for daily use that I could flash
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Most kitkat ROMs will work with a 4.1.2 bootloader based on my experience.
I like the Ground Zero ROMs and use them on the s3, Moto Atrix HD, and Nexus 4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550340
Hey guys
I installed a nightly of CM11 a while ago and it broke my LTE. The consensus is that you need to install a stock-based ROM, then flash back to CM11 to get LTE working again.
I have flashed an MK5 modem, but am unsure of my bootloader compatibility with the current TouchWiz ROM's out there.
I am on the MF1 bootloader (Canadian phone). Do I need to upgrade/downgrade my bootloader to install any of these TW ROM's? Or can I just flash between TW and CM11 to my heart's consent?
The ROM's say you must be running a 4.3 modem and bootloader...but I can't find any info on whether or not MF1 is a 4.3 bootloader or not?
Thanks,
Elliott
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I haven't tried cm11 yet but using c-rom I had these problems. under settings-mobile networks-preferred network type, check to see the right network is selected. If you don't have these options then my apologies.
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Hey guys
I installed a nightly of CM11 a while ago and it broke my LTE. The consensus is that you need to install a stock-based ROM, then flash back to CM11 to get LTE working again.
I have flashed an MK5 modem, but am unsure of my bootloader compatibility with the current TouchWiz ROM's out there.
I am on the MF1 bootloader (Canadian phone). Do I need to upgrade/downgrade my bootloader to install any of these TW ROM's? Or can I just flash between TW and CM11 to my heart's consent?
The ROM's say you must be running a 4.3 modem and bootloader...but I can't find any info on whether or not MF1 is a 4.3 bootloader or not?
Thanks,
Elliott
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MF1 is 4.1.2. The latest Canadian bootloader is MK5 (Which you can't downgrade from).
BWolf56 said:
MF1 is 4.1.2. The latest Canadian bootloader is MK5 (Which you can't downgrade from).
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Oh geez okay. So what should I do?
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Oh geez okay. So what should I do?
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Well usually you need the same modem as your bootloaders. Some of them are really picky so having the MK5 might be why your LTE isn't working.
You can grab the stock ROM in the general stickies and flash it with Odin though (make sure to backup) if flashing a 4.1.2 modem doesn't fix it.
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Well usually you need the same modem as your bootloaders. Some of them are really picky so having the MK5 might be why your LTE isn't working.
You can grab the stock ROM in the general stickies and flash it with Odin though (make sure to backup) if flashing a 4.1.2 modem doesn't fix it.
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Okay. What I'm most concerned about is flashing a 4.3 TW ROM with the bootloader that I have. Is having a bootloader from 4.1.2 a bad thing? Or can I install all ROM's with MF1?
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Okay. What I'm most concerned about is flashing a 4.3 TW ROM with the bootloader that I have. Is having a bootloader from 4.1.2 a bad thing? Or can I install all ROM's with MF1?
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Only the downgrade is dangerous, you can upgrade without any problem. That being said, you could just flash the stock 4.1.2.
And if I flash a stock based ROM will it upgrade my bootloader to one I won't be able to downgrade from?
Any suggestions for ROM's?
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And if I flash a stock based ROM will it upgrade my bootloader to one I won't be able to downgrade from?
Any suggestions for ROM's?
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It depends which one you decide to flash. You can flash stock 4.1.2 just like you could flash 4.3 (which you can't downgrade from).
I keep getting errors in Odin and it's likely due to what I'm trying to flash. Is there a 4.4.x official stock rom? Do I have to use 4.3 instead?
What bootloader and baseband is on your phone?
Don't use Odin to try and flash any ROM that attempts to downgrade your bootloader if your bootloader is 4.3 or higher.
I would say whatever is the latest based on the 4.4.3 Pacman rom I've been using. I already wiped the phone so I have no idea what it currently is
if you go to settings > about phone, you can get baseband version.
if you have terminal emulator, type in
getprop ro.bootloader and will give your bootloader version.
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andy_d0 said:
I would say whatever is the latest based on the 4.4.3 Pacman rom I've been using. I already wiped the phone so I have no idea what it currently is
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If you have the stock 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 bootloader, you could flash the stock 4.1.1 ATT ROM from sammobile.com. If you have the 4.3 or newer bootloader, you cannot flash any stock ROMs from sammobile.com using Odin. You must use a ROM that is designed to be flashed via Odin or a custom recovery.
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If you have the stock 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 bootloader, you could flash the stock 4.1.1 ATT ROM from sammobile.com. If you have the 4.3 or newer bootloader, you cannot flash any stock ROMs from sammobile.com using Odin. You must use a ROM that is designed to be flashed via Odin or a custom recovery.
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:good: much better explanation. thanks audit13.
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If you have the stock 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 bootloader, you could flash the stock 4.1.1 ATT ROM from sammobile.com. If you have the 4.3 or newer bootloader, you cannot flash any stock ROMs from sammobile.com using Odin. You must use a ROM that is designed to be flashed via Odin or a custom recovery.
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OK thanks. So that means I have to use someone's rom because I've flashed a rom that is further along in updates than what Samsung / at&t has done?
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ROMs dont 'usually' (or ever) include bootloaders. so , if i'm not mistaken it still depends on your bootloader version. i have flashed many KK ROMs on 'old' MJ2 bootloaders.
bootloaders and ROMs are two separate things.
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Thanks guys! I ended up figuring out what my bootloader ( MJB ) was by using the terminal window in TWRP. After that I searched for MJB and saw it was based on 4.3. Anyway, I used this as well..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789917
To get back to stock
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I went back to stock just by flashing the stock ROM in cwm.
I figure instead of pulling my hair out for three days wading through various methods and likely brick, I'd swallow my pride and ask.
Here's where I'm at: I rooted and flashed Carbon rom way back when, everything was working alright, but with time, things are slowly starting to come apart. Yesterday, it's come to the point it can't be ignored. My nightly is ridiculously out of date, but I just haven't wanted to mess with it anymore. I'm about ready to get a new phone and I want everything back to fresh stock to give to a family member. I don't know where to start and what instructions are applicable or out of date. Model: I747, Android version: 4.4.2
I think I'm done experimenting with the rooting business, it's been a ride. If I could get some clear instructions on getting this phone back to stock, I'd be eternally grateful.
Help me xda community, you're my only hope.
What bootloader is on your phone? This is important to know before trying to get back to a stock ATT ROM.
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What bootloader is on your phone? This is important to know before trying to get back to a stock ATT ROM.
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Hey there, thanks for replying! Bootloader says I747UCUEMJB.
Since you are on an mjb bootloader, that means you had the ATT stock 4.3 ROM on the phone.
Unfortunately, ATT never realased a stock 4.3 ROM or 4.4.2 ROM. These were only available via OTA.
There was a thread where a stock mjb ROM was compiled for flashing in Odin, but for some members, the flash resulted in a bricked phone.
I had a feeling that might be the case. What are my options here?
I would install a custom recovery and flash a custom rom. There are custom ROMs based on stock Samsung ROMs.
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I would install a custom recovery and flash a custom rom. There are custom ROMs based on stock Samsung ROMs.
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This is the way to go. Since you most likely already have a custom recovery (assumed since you are running Carbon but verify first though), then it is just a matter of getting a new ROM. There are several custom TW ROMs based on 4.3 MJB. If you really want KK, you can flash the NE4 bootloader and modem along with a custom NE4 TW KK ROM. Please keep in mind that with both MJB and NE4 (KK) if you try to revert bootloaders, you will brick.
I am personally running S3RX 4.3 and have few to no issues other than what most people experience on stock anyway. Just have not had the time to move forward to KK as of yet.
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Okay, so the bootloader is 4.3, but the Android version in settings says 4.4.2, how does that fit together? Just trying to understand what all this works.
Recovery is currently ClockworkMod. Since I'm planning on giving it to family, I'd like something that is as stable as possible, nothing fancy needed. What ROM would fulfill those needs?
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Okay, so the bootloader is 4.3, but the Android version in settings says 4.4.2, how does that fit together? Just trying to understand what all this works.
Recovery is currently ClockworkMod. Since I'm planning on giving it to family, I'd like something that is as stable as possible, nothing fancy needed. What ROM would fulfill those needs?
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Sounds like you are running a custom KK ROM in order to be using the 4.3 bootloader. A stock KK ATT ROM will not run on a 4.3 bootloader.
Before flashing to a custom KK ROM, make sure you are running the latest CWM. Carbon is a good ROM and should have reached a milestone build.
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Okay, so the bootloader is 4.3, but the Android version in settings says 4.4.2, how does that fit together? Just trying to understand what all this works.
Recovery is currently ClockworkMod. Since I'm planning on giving it to family, I'd like something that is as stable as possible, nothing fancy needed. What ROM would fulfill those needs?
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Sounds like you are running a custom KK ROM in order to be using the 4.3 bootloader. A stock KK ATT ROM will not run on a 4.3 bootloader.
Before flashing to a custom KK ROM, make sure you are running the latest CWM. Carbon is a good ROM and should have reached a milestone build.
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You are running the official 4.3 bootloader but an AOSP custom ROM. In the case of AOSP ROMs you can typically do this. As mention by audit13, if it was a custom ROM based off TW AT&T stock, you would only be able to run a modified TW 4.3 ROM.