Downgrade from 4.4.4 to 4.4.2 - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4

Please I tried to downgrade my galaxy S4 from t-mobile and I bricked it(already fixed it), but I need to downgrade it to unlock it. I tried every way I found here but I keep bricking it

I believe you are suppose to flash the 4.2.2 modem, root, the run regionlockaway, and reflash current modem.

audit13 said:
I believe you are suppose to flash the 4.2.2 modem, root, the run regionlockaway, and reflash current modem.
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I'm having trouble finding the modems

Confirm the model number in download mode, then do a google search for the appropriate firmware, extract the modem, and flash it?
I'm not sure but you maybe able to use other m919 roms for extract the modem to unlock the phone.

audit13 said:
Confirm the model number in download mode, then do a google search for the appropriate firmware, extract the modem, and flash it?
I'm not sure but you maybe able to use other m919 roms for extract the modem to unlock the phone.
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Apparently it worked but let me check.....yep it worked MANY THANKS MAN I REALLY NEEDED THAT PHONE ?

AssassinKidRX said:
Apparently it worked but let me check.....yep it worked MANY THANKS MAN I REALLY NEEDED THAT PHONE ?
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It seems I talked too early but this problems more easy.....my dialer and messaging app are slow af but I'm wondering if I can re-flash the stock 4.4.4 firmware even if that's the version I currently am? Because think I the problem is the modem that I flash had problem

AssassinKidRX said:
It seems I talked too early but this problems more easy.....my dialer and messaging app are slow af but I'm wondering if I can re-flash the stock 4.4.4 firmware even if that's the version I currently am? Because think I the problem is the modem that I flash had problem
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Yep, I re-flashed the stock firmware and it works?

After downgrading the modem, I always recommend reflashing the latest rom from sammobile.com in Odin followed by a full wipe in stock recovery.

audit13 said:
After downgrading the modem, I always recommend reflashing the latest rom from sammobile.com in Odin followed by a full wipe in stock recovery.
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Yeah that was I ended doing since I didn't want any problem. I will upload it in a minute

1hr till it uploads ?
Here's regionlockaway

Here's the link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_V3a99HuE-tamQtUEU3TGdwVkU/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_V3a99HuE-tNzUtaEVTN0hDRkE/view?usp=sharing
Both have the same files.
1. Unzip and flash 4.2.2 modem with Odin(CP Button).
2. Open RegionLockAway and follow the instructions.
3. Once RegionLockAway finish flash 4.4.4 modem.
It's better if you're in stock(if you wanna be sure nothing happens).

Any leads on the Mobilicity or Wind modems?

Obscenic said:
Any leads on the Mobilicity or Wind modems?
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Not I know, heard or see, but will look into it
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AssassinKidRX said:
Not I know, heard or see, but will look into it
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Modem Only: M919V_GLW_M919VVLUAMDJ (SGH-M919V Wind/Freedom)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iqewmm2zr6sgt9u/modem.bin?dl=0
I'll leave it there for a year or so.

Obscenic said:
Modem Only: M919V_GLW_M919VVLUAMDJ (SGH-M919V Wind/Freedom)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iqewmm2zr6sgt9u/modem.bin?dl=0
I'll leave it there for a year or so.
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Thanks!
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S4 (m919) only boots into dowload mode after downgrade attempt
AssassinKidRX said:
Please I tried to downgrade my galaxy S4 from t-mobile and I bricked it(already fixed it), but I need to downgrade it to unlock it. I tried every way I found here but I keep bricking it
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My s4 is presently "soft-bricked" after downgrade attempt. Would really appreciate some help to fix it.

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[Q] Need some help. Best way to unlock and restore to stock Galaxy S3 on CWN 6.0.2.8

Hi All,
I currently have my phone running Slimbean build 4.1 with CWM installed for my recovery. I want to restore my phone back to stock to unlock it, and give Touchwiz a try again. Whats the best way to do this? I remember reading there was some sort of unlock method using from a stock os, can I still do this?
Thanks in advance.
Download odin for your pc and the stock firmware for your carrier. Use odin to flash the firmware. Both of these can be found in the Android development section.
xBeerdroiDx said:
Download odin for your pc and the stock firmware for your carrier. Use odin to flash the firmware. Both of these can be found in the Android development section.
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Thanks, i'm right in assuming the build I need is DLK4?
colhavoc said:
Thanks, i'm right in assuming the build I need is DLK4?
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Yep. Sure is as that is the stock 4.1.1
Are you looking to stay on stock and keep root ? IF so just flash the stock rooted .tar in odin.
hednik said:
Yep. Sure is as that is the stock 4.1.1
Are you looking to stay on stock and keep root ? IF so just flash the stock rooted .tar in odin.
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Actually, I plan on going stock, no root. I don't use root functions that much. Problem is (for me anyways) I can't get a single hotfile link for the firmware to download right now, keeps getting Network Timeout.
colhavoc said:
Actually, I plan on going stock, no root. I don't use root functions that much. Problem is (for me anyways) I can't get a single hotfile link for the firmware to download right now, keeps getting Network Timeout.
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Is that the one from sammobile ?
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hednik said:
Is that the one from sammobile ?
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Yeah, both on sammoblie (as well as the fourm's here) link to hotfile.
Well, got the phone back to stock, unlock not so much. Oh well, it was worth a try. Touchwiz is kind of nice, glad I went back.
Thanks for the help, I ended up having to use my cell connection to download the file, something OS related on my PC. oh well.
colhavoc said:
Well, got the phone back to stock, unlock not so much. Oh well, it was worth a try. Touchwiz is kind of nice, glad I went back.
Thanks for the help, I ended up having to use my cell connection to download the file, something OS related on my PC. oh well.
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You won't unlock it for free (perma unlock anyway). You'll either have to get the code from your carrier or buy it online.
BWolf56 said:
You won't unlock it for free (perma unlock anyway). You'll either have to get the code from your carrier or buy it online.
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So, these don't work then? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033225
colhavoc said:
So, these don't work then? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033225
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It might. I never tried it. Although, trying to get it from your carrier is the easiest way. Chat with the support and ask them (can make up some excuses). Could take a few tries.
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[BootLoader] [MODEM] Test Odin UVUCNB4

UPDATED BOOTLOADER POSTED.
********************** THIS IS A TEST FIRST. DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT TRY TO ODIN THIS BOOTLOADER IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED. BRICKING YOUR PHONE, FLASH FLOODS, AUDITS, AND EX-GIRLFRIENDS KEYING YOUR CAR ARE NOT MY FAULT. YOU TRY TO ODIN BL OF YOUR OWN FREE WILL. **********************************************
ANY WHO,
Can somebody please flash this via Odin and make sure that it finishes the process. I'm still researching to see if you need a pit to flash the BL by itself.
THanks guys.
DOWNLOAD
LOAD bootloader.tar.md5 INTO BL ON ODIN
START
BL_N900TUVUCNB4
MD5SUM:b9424697d6a75dba43f019825c45a006
CP_N900TUVUCNB4_Modem This CP only contains modem.bin
MD5SUM:52d72b098819991ab88101757d8e2a8a
CP_N900TUVUCNB4_modem2x This CP contains both modem.bin and Non-Hlos
MD5SUM:82ec4cdaff1492439673391902439604
Dev-Host
cp_N900TUVUCNB4_modem.tar.md5 - 53.49 MB​
I'm getting stuck at the first part sli.mbn, but i already have the updated bootloader. From what i've been reading, this new bootloader my not let you downgrade as it's locked (or partially locked, not sure)
So somebody on old baseband looking to upgrade to new baseband should try this out.
has anyone tried this? id do it myself but i'm in the middle of the gulf with slower than slow internet ,took me five min just to write this reply
dragonstalker said:
I'm getting stuck at the first part sli.mbn, but i already have the updated bootloader. From what i've been reading, this new bootloader my not let you downgrade as it's locked (or partially locked, not sure)
So somebody on old baseband looking to upgrade to new baseband should try this out.
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It's not locked. It's rollback-protected.
Read this whole thread and you will understand why (except in a few unique situations) you cannot downgrade the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642207
Upgrading the bootloader and stock ROMs is a one-way street for the majority of us.
dragonstalker said:
I'm getting stuck at the first part sli.mbn, but i already have the updated bootloader. From what i've been reading, this new bootloader my not let you downgrade as it's locked (or partially locked, not sure)
So somebody on old baseband looking to upgrade to new baseband should try this out.
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Ill try it for you
edit: failed sdi.mbn
deeznutz1977 said:
Ill try it for you
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I doubt it will work for you either Deezothernutz. You will probably get the same (cannot xmit) error i ended up getting.
However, i did not change the file to a .zip and try running it in recovery
dragonstalker said:
I doubt it will work for you either Deezothernutz. You will probably get the same (cannot xmit) error i ended up getting.
However, i did not change the file to a .zip and try running it in recovery
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Im still on the old bootloader
deeznutz1977 said:
Im still on the old bootloader
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Awwww ok. well hopefully it works. It will take some of the strain off the people that can't get the full update.zip. Although, they know eventually they will need to download a rom based off NB4. Don't know what's going to happen when they try to update bootloader while still being on an MI7 rom.
What's the benefits of the new bootloader anyway?
^^^what he said
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I think the focus is on the wrong thing . Everyone wants the modem not the bootloader. And from past experince with note 2 specifically the modem was made into a flashable zip.
The Demon Galaxy!
diamantericos said:
I think the focus is on the wrong thing . Everyone wants the modem not the bootloader. And from past experince with note 2 specifically the modem was made into a flashable zip.
The Demon Galaxy!
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no,
some of us need the updated bootloader because the current wave of custom kernels doesnt play nicely with wifi calling and you cant run a KitKat kernel without the KitKat bootloader
3/7/14
dragonstalker said:
OK, people have been asking me for this, and I said I would extract the Bootloader and post it.
********************** THIS IS A TEST FIRST. DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT TRY TO ODIN THIS BOOTLOADER IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED. BRICKING YOUR PHONE, FLASH FLOODS, AUDITS, AND EX-GIRLFRIENDS KEYING YOUR CAR ARE NOT MY FAULT. YOU TRY TO ODIN BL OF YOUR OWN FREE WILL. **********************************************
ANY WHO,
Can somebody please flash this via Odin and make sure that it finishes the process. I'm still researching to see if you need a pit to flash the BL by itself.
THanks guys.
DOWNLOAD
RENAME BY REMOVING THE .md5
LOAD INTO AP ON ODIN
START
BL_N900TUVUCNB5
MD5SUM:ed3330d84eb5893f1235c71d581dfdda​
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not finishing-fails
XmentalX said:
no,
some of us need the updated bootloader because the current wave of custom kernels doesnt play nicely with wifi calling and you cant run a KitKat kernel without the KitKat bootloader
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I don't know about Wi-Fi calling but you can run Kitkat kernels with the old bootloader. Everything seems fine to me.
Techniques said:
I don't know about Wi-Fi calling but you can run Kitkat kernels with the old bootloader. Everything seems fine to me.
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That kernel does not work with wifi calling
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Techniques said:
What's the benefits of the new bootloader anyway?
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The only "benefit" is running the new TouchWiz kitkat builds with WiFi calling on the TMO network. The new bootloader is otherwise considered a downgrade.
diamantericos said:
I think the focus is on the wrong thing . Everyone wants the modem not the bootloader. And from past experince with note 2 specifically the modem was made into a flashable zip.
The Demon Galaxy!
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+1
Would like to run the new modem if possible on the old bootloader.
If I have to update the bootloader to run the new modem, then I will do so...but MY main desire is to have the new modem. - I run AOSP, and those all work for either bootloader.
idtheftvictim said:
+1
Would like to run the new modem if possible on the old bootloader.
If I have to update the bootloader to run the new modem, then I will do so...but MY main desire is to have the new modem. - I run AOSP, and those all work for either bootloader.
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i'll look into the flashable modem then sense people only want that. still trying to figure out why forcing the bootloader is not seeming to work
would like to see this bootloader working as I am planning to flash 4.4.2 via mobile odin and this bootloader via odin pc and hope that knox is not tripped while retaining root. Currently on 4.3 rooted with RDLV.
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hamsup1o said:
would like to see this bootloader working as I am planning to flash 4.4.2 via mobile odin and this bootloader via odin pc and hope that knox is not tripped while retaining root. Currently on 4.3 rooted with RDLV.
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I keep seeing that mobile odin says it will trip the counter. Can anybody confirm that for me please.

help unlock t999

Hey guys i just got this phone its on stock rom 4.3 .....can it be network unlocked please so i can use my jamaican networks ,if so how can i go about it,
dorian2kx said:
Hey guys i just got this phone its on stock rom 4.3 .....can it be network unlocked please so i can use my jamaican networks ,if so how can i go about it,
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If I remember right, once on 4.3 you can no longer use the free unlock method. You will have to buy a code online. If you have a T999, you can try flashing the 4.1.1 modem and see if you can do it though. You wont get any signal if you are on a 4.3 rom until you flash back to the 4.3 modem btw.
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DocHoliday77 said:
If I remember right, once on 4.3 you can no longer use the free unlock method. You will have to buy a code online. If you have a T999, you can try flashing the 4.1.1 modem and see if you can do it though. You wont get any signal if you are on a 4.3 rom until you flash back to the 4.3 modem btw.
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Thanks bro I'll give it a try, but I'll have to root first before I can flash the 4.1 modem or I can just go straight away and do it through Odin?
dorian2kx said:
Thanks bro I'll give it a try, but I'll have to root first before I can flash the 4.1 modem or I can just go straight away and do it through Odin?
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You dont need to be rooted, but you do need a custom recovery (TWRP or CWM) in order to flash the modem. I never made any odin flashable packages for the modems, only recovery flashable.
Just so you know, flashing a custom recovery will void your warranty if its still valid and you care about that.
Thanks bro, I don't care about warranty.... So all I have to do now is flash a recovery then flash the modem, hmm wonder if anyone has ever got it to work like that before tho.... If it doesn't tho can u recommend a cheap unlocking site please
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Thanks bro, I don't care about warranty.... So all I have to do now is flash a recovery then flash the modem, hmm wonder if anyone has ever got it to work like that before tho.... If it doesn't tho can u recommend a cheap unlocking site please
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All I remember for sure is that on 4.1.2, samsung patched against this unlock method, but we were still able to flash the 4.1.1 modem and unlock. In 4.3, you cant use an older modem or youll get no signal, but Im just not sure if you can still use the free unlock method that way.
Ebay had several very cheap options at one point. Also, http://gsmliberty.net has/had(?) a promo where if you posted a video of yourself unlocking using their method they would refund you your money, essentially making it free. Not sure if that is still valid though.
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There were several mentions of specific sellers that only charged a few bucks in the unlock thread if you want to dig in to find them.
hey Doc i flashed a 4.1.1 modem but came up as baseband unknown
dorian2kx said:
hey Doc i flashed a 4.1.1 modem but came up as baseband unknown
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its normal, follow the unlock procedures and see if it works.. high possibility it may not work but worth a shot
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dorian2kx said:
hey Doc i flashed a 4.1.1 modem but came up as baseband unknown
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serio22 said:
its normal, follow the unlock procedures and see if it works.. high possibility it may not work but worth a shot
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Yup, and let us know whether it does or not, so everyone knows for future reference.
Do i need to flash a particular 4.1 modem or i can just use any one cause I tried but when i get into service menu the options are no longer there
dorian2kx said:
Do i need to flash a particular 4.1 modem or i can just use any one cause I tried but when i get into service menu the options are no longer there
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Any 4.1.1 modem, as long as its one for your model device. If you wanted you could see if flashing a 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 rom would make a difference, but as before, I kinda doubt it will.
When we were updated to 4.1.2, and found that the unlock method was patched, all we had to do was flash an older modem. Didnt matter what build it was from.
agree
DocHoliday77 said:
Any 4.1.1 modem, as long as its one for your model device. If you wanted you could see if flashing a 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 rom would make a difference, but as before, I kinda doubt it will.
When we were updated to 4.1.2, and found that the unlock method was patched, all we had to do was flash an older modem. Didnt matter what build it was from.
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i guess this way is ok.
use rom 4,1,1 and the modem for rom 4.1.1, phone should work fine, hope someone can try this way. and tell us the result.

[Q] GPS does not work

Hello
I have SGH-M919. First, it had stock ROM, stock firmware, and it was SIM locked to T-Mobile, so I unlocked it with SRS server service (I live outside the US, so labs in my area didn't have the tools to unlock it, since it's only a US variant. Also, other methods of unlocking did not work for me, unfortunately).
In the unlocking process I had to flash custom modem file with Odin (it was required for SRS to work). After that, I flashed CWM and CM11 and everything worked fine except the GPS. It didn't work: no GPS satellites were found.
How can I resolve this issue? Thanks.
Go to the CyanogenMob forum. There are threads asking the same question regarding CM11
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Kriptik210 said:
Go to the CyanogenMob forum. There are threads asking the same question regarding CM11
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I will try there, thanks. Although I have to mention that I think that's the problem isn't with CM but the modem file/kernel/etc
matan129 said:
I will try there, thanks. Although I have to mention that I think that's the problem isn't with CM but the modem file/kernel/etc
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If it might be the modem or kernel then you can try re flashing the modem or trying a new kernel. You'll see a lot of GPS issues being asked about in the CM threads, tho.
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Kriptik210 said:
If it might be the modem or kernel then you can try re flashing the modem or trying a new kernel. You'll see a lot of GPS issues being asked about in the CM threads, tho.
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Can you link me to some alternative kernels / modems? I can't find any.
matan129 said:
Can you link me to some alternative kernels / modems? I can't find any.
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Just flash the stock modem since you said it was modified, unless its still needed.. However, many users have lost GPS after flashing aosp/cm.. The fix is simple. First make a nandroid backup, flash a touchwiz ROM, get a GPS lock, and then restore your nandroid.
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Just flash the stock modem since you said it was modified, unless its still needed.. However, many users have lost GPS after flashing aosp/cm.. The fix is simple. First make a nandroid backup, flash a touchwiz ROM, get a GPS lock, and then restore your nandroid.
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Sorry, forgot to mention that I already tried flashing stock rom but GPS didn't work (it did work before the unlocking), so it has to be a modem problem. I couldn't find a stock modem file anywhere.
Currently I'm downloading another stock ROM, so I will be able to bring up lbstestmode which might fix my issue.
EDIT:
The new stock ROM works fine, and the GPS was able to find signal. So, I as ou suggested and recovered the Nandroid I made before through the recovery, but now I can't find GPS again. What can I do?
NB4 modem is posted in the general section
serio22 said:
Just flash the stock modem since you said it was modified, unless its still needed.. However, many users have lost GPS after flashing aosp/cm.. The fix is simple. First make a nandroid backup, flash a touchwiz ROM, get a GPS lock, and then restore your nandroid.
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Is this a permanent fix for GPS?
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I have searched for stock modem and found this.
Unfortunately, I do have a KNOX counter in download mode so it doesn't fit.
This guide links to another modem file (that works with the KNOX bootloader), but it is for MK2, and I need BN4.. What can I do?
EDIT:
The issue is FIXED! The GPS works perfectly! Ultimately, I did install the MK2 modem and although I have 4.4.2 BN4 it works just fine.
Thanks for everyone who helped me.
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Is this a permanent fix for GPS?
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Not sure, I almost never go aosp/cm
matan129 said:
I have searched for stock modem and found this.
Unfortunately, I do have a KNOX counter in download mode so it doesn't fit.
This guide links to another modem file (that works with the KNOX bootloader), but it is for MK2, and I need BN4.. What can I do?
EDIT:
The issue is FIXED! The GPS works perfectly! Ultimately, I did install the MK2 modem and although I have 4.4.2 BN4 it works just fine.
Thanks for everyone who helped me.
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Good! If you experience any issues you could flash the full NB4 firmware as well
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Good! If you experience any issues you could flash the full NB4 firmware as well
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I don't think I should, I have a bootloader with Knox (it was stated that it's only good for 4.2.2 bootloaders - ones without Knox. That's why I installed the MK2.
matan129 said:
I don't think I should, I have a bootloader with Knox (it was stated that it's only good for 4.2.2 bootloaders - ones without Knox. That's why I installed the MK2.
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I'm not talking about the modem, but firmware, it will flash the modem in the process and you can flash it with your bootloader.. Like I said, if you experience problems but so far you haven't seemed to
serio22 said:
I'm not talking about the modem, but firmware, it will flash the modem in the process and you can flash it with your bootloader.. Like I said, if you experience problems but so far you haven't seemed to
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Before I flashed the correct modem files, I flashed the latest stock firmware from Sammobile which I believe contains the NB4 modem. The GPS still didn't work, only the Mk2 modem works for me
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matan129 said:
Before I flashed the correct modem files, I flashed the latest stock firmware from Sammobile which I believe contains the NB4 modem. The GPS still didn't work, only the Mk2 modem works for me
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That firmware is buggy, fenny's NB4 firmware is the one you want
serio22 said:
That firmware is buggy, fenny's NB4 firmware is the one you want
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Still, the MK2 firmware just works better for me.
Also, if I can't flash the fixed NB4 firmware because the bootloader has Knox, how will it help me if I install the non-fixed version (which is included in the firmware)? I'd be stuck with the bad NB4! There's no way to install the fixed NB4 if I have bootloader with Knox, if I understand this whole thing correctly.
P.S I am not intending to argue or anything, I am just writing what happened to me. So, if someone has the same problem and he googles it he will be able to find some useful info that took me about 2 days to find (and your generous help in this thread, of course!
matan129 said:
Still, the MK2 firmware just works better for me.
Also, if I can't flash the fixed NB4 firmware because the bootloader has Knox, how will it help me if I install the non-fixed version (which is included in the firmware)? I'd be stuck with the bad NB4! There's no way to install the fixed NB4 if I have bootloader with Knox, if I understand this whole thing correctly.
P.S I am not intending to argue or anything, I am just writing what happened to me. So, if someone has the same problem and he googles it he will be able to find some useful info that took me about 2 days to find (and your generous help in this thread, of course!
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The firmware will flash with your bootloader.. anyway everything is working for you so there is no need to. If in the future you change your mind or have problems PM me and I will explain or help you with it
serio22 said:
The firmware will flash with your bootloader.. anyway everything is working for you so there is no need to. If in the future you change your mind or have problems PM me and I will explain or help you with it
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Alright, thanks you very much for your help!
serio22 said:
Not sure, I almost never go aosp/cm
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Same here
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I noticed that I was getting bad cellular reception in an area that should have full mobile coverage. So I flashed the 4.4.2 fixed BN4 modem and the reception is way better (from one bar to 3 or 4), and the GPS is still working.
So, the BN4 modem did flash although I have bootloader with Knox (so it isn't supposed to work according the the modem thread)
P.S. I'm quite confused. Sorry for the noob question, but what's the difference between ROM and firmware? Is the firmware just a package which includes the ROM, bootloader and modem?

Cant get phone back to stock

sorrry if this is the wrong area to post this..
im soon to do an upgrade august 3rd and i have been trying to get my s4 back to stock but when i odin to the official stock rom it fails every time and i cant seem to get anything to flash but never had a problem before.
if anybody could help it would be much appreciated :good:
Have you tried using a custom recovery such as TWRP or CWM?
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Lincoln99 said:
Have you tried using a custom recovery such as TWRP or CWM?
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haha actually no i didnt have the file on my phone but ill put it on this sd and see what happens.
i downloaded a few official firmwares does it matter which one exactly?
Not sure, but I would suggest using the latest.
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Yeah use latest.. If you are on 4.3 or up you will get a fail every time you flash an older firmware
serio22 said:
Yeah use latest.. If you are on 4.3 or up you will get a fail every time you flash an older firmware
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i installed twrp and then tried flashing. still saying fail no md5 or something
Turn off MD5 checking.
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Lincoln99 said:
Turn off MD5 checking.
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already not checked in settings of twrp
micky14x360 said:
i installed twrp and then tried flashing. still saying fail no md5 or something
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You can't flash firmware with twrp, you need to use Odin
serio22 said:
You can't flash firmware with twrp, you need to use Odin
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even if i leave in zip?
well where could i get a stock rom to flash in twrp cuz odin obviously dont wanna work for me
all help is much appreciated too !:good:
Could I have a link to the firmware?
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micky14x360 said:
even if i leave in zip?
well where could i get a stock rom to flash in twrp cuz odin obviously dont wanna work for me
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Yeah it won't.. And are you sure you are flashing the latest firmware? Also make sure that you have kies uninstalled.. I'm not sure if there is a flashable pure stock ROM but if there is it would be in the development threads
hey guys, I am also interested in reflashing stock. I believe I have a backup on my phone, but don't know how to install it anymore. I know there used to be a thread on how to return to stock but I can no longer find it. Can anyone link me to the "how to reflash to stock" thread
I am currently running the wicked rom v10 and having a lot of radio issues.
here is what I have
android version 4.3
baseband: m919uvuamdl
kernal version 3.4.76--KT-SGS4-JB4.3-TW-TMO-01.13.2014---gaab917b
build number: wicked v10
Lincoln99 said:
Could I have a link to the firmware?
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i grabbed the latest from sammobile
but link http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=26608
serio22 said:
Yeah it won't.. And are you sure you are flashing the latest firmware? Also make sure that you have kies uninstalled.. I'm not sure if there is a flashable pure stock ROM but if there is it would be in the development threads
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yea its the latest one . i went to the flash to stock triangle away thread and even the firmware they gave wasnt working
somehow got odin to flash a firmware. about to see if i can get this thing to stock now
ok so i did everything and got it back to stock . in download mode it say knox warranty void 0x1 will that fuk anything up with t mobile?
no1udknow said:
hey guys, I am also interested in reflashing stock. I believe I have a backup on my phone, but don't know how to install it anymore. I know there used to be a thread on how to return to stock but I can no longer find it. Can anyone link me to the "how to reflash to stock" thread
I am currently running the wicked rom v10 and having a lot of radio issues.
here is what I have
android version 4.3
baseband: m919uvuamdl
kernal version 3.4.76--KT-SGS4-JB4.3-TW-TMO-01.13.2014---gaab917b
build number: wicked v10
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Flash MK2 baseband
micky14x360 said:
ok so i did everything and got it back to stock . in download mode it say knox warranty void 0x1 will that fuk anything up with t mobile?
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For warranty there haven't been reports of denial, but don't know about trading it in.. I don't think they will check though
Why not just factory reset? Probably the easiest way if you just want stock.

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