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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
Wow Thakidfrom I am glad I saw your post cause I have the mirror of your problems. First off I want to say I still HAVE NOT got this to work and have tried countless times trying most every combination. The no sound goes out as soon as I flash the NAE modem and then after going to MK2 all the lag starts and when I finally get to NAE very long boots and the setting start to be a mess. I have tried doing this with a clean install a dirty one and all in between. I have tried it with both recoveries all Odin's and still nothing. The good news is I have it sown pat on getting my restore all back up and running in a few minutes. I have even tried fresh downloaded files and still the exact same results. I am on MF9 straight across the board and it all works perfectly but I make any changes and BAM it starts to fall apart. My MF9 is stock except for the rooting so I will drop you a line if I find anything new since we are having the same issues. Its my day off so I am working on it..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Thakidfrom235:
Thank you. Looking forward to any findings you make. Im back on mf9 myself lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
I have tried over and over and still nothing. I tried to get Sac's files but the link is bad or he is fishing for hits on advertising. That's the only files I haven't tried and I am back on MF9 as well. I use my phone for internet and without the hot spot I am lost. I am going to try a few more things and times but I am running out of things to try to be honest.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] DAE51D:
Did you find a hotspot patch for that MF9 that works? Or is that what you're saying that you need to find one? Either way, if you do, let me know too as I also gave up and went back to that MF9 "all-in-one". I wish someone would just make an all-in-one like that for NAE. Why is this so difficult I wonder?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
Oh I have been using the hot spot mod for sometime now and as long as I am on MF9 everything works very well. As soon as I make any changes everything starts to go nuts so now I will wait until someone comes out with another fix.

Most of the people that do all of this for us are doing so on there own time and for donations so I never pester anyone and or ask why about anything. If I find a rom that works I say thanks and send them a donation for there time. Someone will fix it but it seems we are in the minority and most people have it working well. I have followed this letter for letter and word for word so I have no idea what is going wrong. The only good news from what I did today is the update nag has gone away but that will be back soon I am sure if I do a PRL or anything else.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] DAE51D:
where did you find the MF9 hotspot mod? do you have a link or post?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
well I went to where I got it but the link is down and no longer active. The advertising on this site is getting way out of control. I open a new window so not they have the sound on for the advertising and it is messed up. I can't take it so as much as I hate to say this find it yourself. They have a great site here but this is driving me away. I will keep my phone the way it is instead of listening to this all day
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
Ok I found a couple of links and this first one is a manual one but it was the first one I did and it just does what the flashing one will do as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYTis-i7HA4 Then there is a list of them here and you just get the one you need or want odexed or deodexed .

http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-get-free-native-wifi-hotspot-on-the-sprint-samsung-galaxy-s4/

Either way these will work just fine for you and hope it helps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
Hiya Thakidfrom,

Well I finally got everything to work just fine. Most of the problems I just figured out and process of trial and error.

I was on MF9 and from there I did the following

Follow the instructions on the main page I am filling in the gaps I found to be helpful for myself

First off I installed Philz to get that out of the way and made my backup

Second I used Odin 3.07 and flashed MK2 Modem.tar

Then installed the MK2 rom -

I did the lock screen fix during the install

Then I did the wipes like they said to

Next I flashed the NAE Modem.tar file

Then installed NAE rom and from there everything worked just fine. I installed the write fix and then the hotspot mod and everything is working like a dream.

I was just going from my MF9 to MK2 rom then NAE rom without doing the MK2 modem or the NAE modem before doing the rom and that was my problem. I hope this helps someone out but I have 4.4.2 installed and its been 24 hours and not a single issue.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Tahde:
Sent you a PM. Can walk you through via gTalk if you need.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] twotones41:
Am i in the right section if i want to update to the latest ota update ? i rooted my s4 before the update and i have twrp custom recovery and i want to apply the lastest update now. the ota update has already downloaded on my phone but i didnt apply it yet. should i just apply it ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] WMWolverine:
Software version says MDC, baseband MDC but build number is MDL...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] wojo797:
Took me 4 tries to get it to stick
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Mudavo:
OP cleaned up and updated with new findings and more detailed instructions for flashing with Odin and installation of the .zip files in the custom recovery.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] J_Uneek:
Same thing happened to me the first time I did the update after going back stock MDC.. I just did it a second time and all was well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Just_s:
Same here, 4 attempts and I was good to go. I used the nodata version so I wouldn't have to mess with setting everything up and had no issues other than having to run the process 4 times to get the modem to flash to MDL.

Even though this info is in the OP, it seems like the S4 has brought a huge number of Samsung n00bs and I have come across several people who still aren't clear and having issues. I thought maybe a step by step format might help.

1. Odin SPH-L720_MDC_Stock_Nodata.exe (great step by step Odin howto here)

2. Reboot

3. Menu > Manage Apps > All > Google Services Framework > Clear Data > Force Stop

4. Menu > System settings > More > System Update > Update Samsung Software > Check Now > Restart and Install

5. Restarts

6. Menu > System settings > More > About device

If it looks like this:

Start again steps 1-6 and keep repeating the process until it looks like the image below.

If it looks like this:

Move on to:

Odin Shabby's recovery > flash Kernel > flash Root zip as noted in the OP

Now back to your regularly scheduled thread.

*sorry for the hijack Mudavo
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Mudavo:
Your good man. Anything to help is appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] V1ViD:
Is there a reason why my recovery reboots after each thing i install?

Actually, it seems like I get an error every time recovery starts?

Also nothing installs, it just installs, reboots, and nothings sticks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Just_s:
Few questions:

Which recovery?

Have you tried Odining it again?

Have you tried others?

How did you install it (steps)?

What is the "error" you are experiencing when it starts?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] V1ViD:
I had to odin it three times before it actually worked, everything works perfectly now. No idea why that happened. O.o

I followed the instructions posted on this, I also redownloaded the tar file before I did it for a third time.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Just_s:
This repeating steps b.s. is becoming a recurring them. Hopefully things get going in here before the next update so we don't have to mess with all this nonsense again. Much better when we can simply flash from one update to the next nice and easy.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] kirschdog1:
Quick question

after performing this I am on MDL everything but I am getting Detection information warnings-the device has detected an application attempting unpermitted actions. to protect your device its recomened you reboot.

What should I do to get rid of this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Mudavo:
Freeze SEAndroid.apk with Titanium Backup or App Quarantine.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] bender beerman:
great instructions, thanks for making this straightforward! i was already on the mdl rom, so i saved a nandroid to my sdcard and once i got my system fully updated, instead of flashing everything all over again, i just did a nandroid restore... seems good so far, may have fixed my crappy wifi issues, too! *DWAAM*
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] kirschdog1:
Ever since updating my rom this way I have been getting random reboots. Anyone else experiencing this or have any ideas how to fix it??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] E The Magnificent:
I haven't got any myself

I love the 90s. Good times.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Mindripper72:
Cant seem to get back to stock unrooted. Downloaded no wipe.tar. ran it in odin. Had 11 failed odin sessions in a row. Hangs on get pit for mapping then fails...any ideas? Odin 3.07
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Mudavo:
Thanks! Glad to see all went well :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Mudavo:
A friend of mine had issues with Odin on his PC also. I would suggest using the .exe version instead of the .tar. From here:

http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=231

I believe it uses Heimdall instead of Odin.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Thakidfrom235:
Cool so if I read this correctly I should install the mk2 modem before going to the mk2 rom. Does It matter if the bootloader is still mf9 or do I need to update it to mk2 also. I will try this tomorrow. Hopefully it works for me 2. I will keep u updated thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
Yea pretty much what we both were missing was the modem I think. Just leave everything MF9 and do as I said. Install Philz and then MK2 modem then the MK2 rom and then the fix then wipe what they said then NAE modem then NAE rom and presto you will have it. You will know from your first boot up because you will have sound when you didn't before. After you put the MK2 modem in let it boot up and it will take a few minutes and let it sit until it does but you will have sound then pull the battery and install the MK2 rom rinse and repeat with NAE. Good luck Don't forget to put the hotspot and the write fix on your sd card so you can just do it all in one sitting.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] derrick1976:
what is the deal with this ,ive followed step by step instructions and my phone does not work,it doesntnt make calls,wifi is broke,and god knows what else,this rom is bs,i couldve just smashed the phone and probaly get better results,i know im not the only person that this is not working proprerly for:eek::eek::eek::eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
Hi Derrick, well I was feeling the same way along with a few others. The rom does work but as much as I hate to say this your just doing something wrong. I found that the more you get frustrated the faster you go then you make more mistakes. I will try to help you as best I can but I am just someone that was in position and just worked at it a figured it out. Ok lets do a check list, are you still rooted? r u on MF9 unknoxed bootloader. I am using odin 3.07 and philz touch 6.23.9. Are you flashing the mk2 modem then the mk2 rom doing the wipe that is mentioned and then flashing the NAE modem and then installing the NAE rom?

I was always able to make calls and I am guessing the wifi is do to the missing of the modems. Thakidfrom had the exact same problems as I did and we both had no sound and really laggy. He is going to try again today. Give it another shot and slow down and do all the steps letter for letter. Hope this helps...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] DAE51D:
First, thank you for the hotspot link. I did the method of dumping it into my system directly, not via the zip as last time that didn't work for whatever reason (failed MD5 checks).

After reading your update there I guess I'll give this one more try with your additional details.

I'm curious though, if I make a PhilZ backup of my current MD9 that is working perfectly, and things go wonky with NAE, is the backup going to get me golden again? I mean, does it have the modem firmware and all the other stuff in it, or will I still have to use ODIN to reflash something back again?

And secondly, IF it is the case that the backup contains everything needed, why can't people just post up backup files in one giant .zip or something and we use that instead of all the flashing and ODIN and step by step business (I asked this before a few messages back without a real answer).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Jim M:
nandroid backups do not change/backup your modem, firmware or bootloader. As long as your bootloader is MF9 or older you can flash back to any older bootloader, modem or firmware. Just don't update your bootloader to MK2 or NAE. So if you decide to go back to MDL or MF9 you can and will have to flash the matching modem and firmware.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
Ok DAE, The hotspots work great if done correctly but I want to remind you that I am just another user here and not all that good at answering your questions at a 100% rate. I first updated my MF9 with CWM 6044 and I had it put onto another SD card just to make sure and the same with Philz. That way no matter how badly I messed up it would be safe :) What is a bit weird is I made a back up of my new NAE yesterday and just did a check and it says no file found because I was going to give Sac's V3 a try today but I guess I will have to make another.

As far as I know if you do mess up you will have to start all over with the sprint MDL I think it was but after that I think you can use your MF9 backup but again I am punting here. I just figure it like this, if I don't brick the phone I can always get it back to where I was and I am a happy camper. You should do everything step by step and I think you will be ok. I am at work and when I get home I might try to redo my current rom with the MF9 backup and see what happens. Like I said as long as I don't brick I am happy and I learn a lot along the way. Good luck and I hope this helps

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Hi Jim and I have a question if I may. I have been using the deknoxed MK2 and NAE files but is there any other way to tell what bootloader I am actually on? Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Jim M:
You can get an App from the Playstore called Device Info, install it and look under the heading Software, it will show you what bootloader is on your phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Thakidfrom235:
Thank you very much. i followed your additional steps of installing the mk2 modem before the mk2 rom and that seems to have fix the issue.

so far everything seems to be working fine. i did notice something weird though. i don't think my NAE baseband stuck because it still says im on baseband MF9 when i check the info in system settings. i would go back and try to get the NAE baseband but i dont wanna risk it. i think i ill leave it like this for now since its finally working.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
Thank you very much Jim and I d/l the file and I am still on MF9 so I am still in good shape. Thanks again

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Wow glad to see that it is working now. As far as the baseband I would say go back and redo that part so it is all done correctly, but that is your call. Check out what Jim wrote to me about going to the app store and getting the app called Device Info. It will tell you for sure what bootloader your on. It might seem to be running fine now but I think it will cause some problems down the road. It won't mess anything up the big problems was the modems and you have that covered now so give it a shot. Let me know what happens...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] derrick1976:
did all the steps,had wifi on mk2,nae is a no go for my phone wtf,proper planing prevents poor performance
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
I just have to ask this so don't get mad but after you did the MK2 did you do all the steps for the lock fix and do the wipes as written. Then did you use the NAE modem before you did the name stock rom? if you didn't do the modem then flash that now. Tell me what you are experiencing as far as problems and I will try to help..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] johnnyphive:
All,

Hopefully this is an easily answered questions.

Currently on a ROOTED STOCK 4.2.2 MDL (ROM, Baseband, Modems, Bootloader, etc). Should i upgrade to a stock MF9 first, then follow all these directions, or is that needed?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
Just stop at MF9 and then read the instructions word for word and some tips here and you will be find but don't go past MF9 whatever you do. Good Luck
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] johnnyphive:
Thanks for the quick reply, but where can i find, and what is the easiest way, for me to completely upgrade to a stock MF9?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
Fastest way to do the MF9 update is OTA and the rest of the instructions are on the first page with a few pages I threw in a couple of page back from here. Do the search when you have a problem and work on it u will learn a lot more and besides its fun. Good luck
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] pearsonpsh:
You Da Bomb!

You are a freaking life saver! I had the same volume problem even trying to update from MDL to 4.3 and I ended up just reverting back to 4.2.2 every time. I don't know exactly what makes this method work, but I'll take it. For a while there I thought I was the only one having the volume problem along with the other misc. bugs that accompanied it. Once again, many thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] u2live79:
I had the same issue as you guys, Am I missing something? Where can I download the mk2 modem file since it's not in the original instructions. Don't want to trust any old google link I've found.

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Mudavo:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2338919
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] johnnyphive:
I can do the MF9 update OTA? Even though I have a custom recovery (TWRP)?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Suntar:
Glad I could help. It seems the way it is explained in the instructions that we assume we know what we are doing at times but I am a fly by the seat of my pants and just wing it. Good luck

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The recovery from what I understand has nothing to do with the OTA. I just went and checked for a software update and it did it all by itself but make sure you check your about info after each one so you don't over shoot because once you over shoot there is no going back. Good Luck...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] johnnyphive:
When I go to check for Samsung Updated it states MF9 is ready to install. I click on reboot and install, get a 10 second countdown ....then nothing
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] cwb1231:
If you have custom recovery you can't ota
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] johnnyphive:
can you suggest a route for me to use to get everything up to MF9 (Bootloader, ROM, Radio, etc)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] cwb1231:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2372752

here is a link that if you read down post or two you will see mudavo's method. it is what i used when mf9 first came out. i don't want to nag but i had to find it with the search mf9 update root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] johnnyphive:
the post that talks about mudavo...links back to this thread....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] cwb1231:
My apologies. try this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2357471
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] u2live79:
I have the same issue however I didn't check to see if wifi was working while booting mk2 to setup pin security screen.

EVERYTHING WORKS GREAT BUT CAN'T TURN ON WIFI.

My exact steps.

1.Odin 3.07 to flash PhilzTouch 6.08.9

2.Reboot straight into Download Mode flashed MK2 modem.tar

3.Reboot straight into Philz recovery and installed MK2 Rom.zip

4.Rebooted normal into MK2 Rom. Added security pin for lock screen.

5.Rebooted into PHilz recovery and wiped system, cache, preload and dalvik Cache

6.Rebbot from Philz straight into Download mode to flash NAE modem.tar

7.Reboot straight into Philz recovery and installed NAE Rom.zip.

8,Stayed in Philz to install HotspotNAE.zip and SDcardNAE.zip

Rebooted normal and can't turn on wifi or hotspot.

P.S. everytime i reboot from Philz it asks me to either disable recovery or root phone? I always say "NO" to either of these during these reboot processes.

What's the easiest way to get back to stock mf9 to start again? It's it best to go from stock or rooted?

Thanks for the help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] millerboy3:
I have the same problem. No Clue whats going on. However flashing a new kernel seemed to fix the issue. But came with other problems...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] u2live79:
I just realized I forgot this step:

"Factory Reset>Wipe to install a new ROM"

I assume this should be done right here

1.Odin 3.07 to flash PhilzTouch 6.08.9

2.Reboot straight into Download Mode flashed MK2 modem.tar

3 Reboot in to Philz recovery and "Factory Reset>Wipe to install a new Rom"

3.Reboot straight into Philz recovery and installed MK2 Rom.zip

I'll try this and get back.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] u2live79:
Now I'm really confused, my baseband and software both say MK2. Trying to get back to mf9 to try steps again. I have done no OTA updates.

Any help would be appreciated!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] millerboy3:
oddly enough i completely did the process a second time and it seems to have worked better this time around. strange because everything looked felt and ran where it seemed to be legit but apparently it wasnt the first time. now to check and see if phone calls are actually able to be answered this time....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] TheZander:
I followed this guide to avoid the update on the bootloader. I had some issues such as the network not working while the wifi worked. Then vice versa were I got network connection but no wifi. I finally got it to work, but I have issues with things such as Xposed framework won't install and the Google Camera app from the play does not load.

I looked into it and I have the MK2 bootloader. Should I stick with MK2 or just update to NAE? Since I already have KNOX
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] u2live79:
Somehow I got knox as well. Crap! oh well. not sure how it happened. I have the same question.