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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Innocence666:
My Phone is Stuck Between Root & Unroot! (Unlocked Canadian GSM)

Sorry Newbie Here

So my ex bf rooted my SGH-1337M while I was sleeping and I was upset. I unrooted it through SuperSU like he told me to. I read afterwards that I should have used TriangleAway. Now my phone firmware still says that my phone has been modified but when I reinstalled SuperSU it says that my phone does not have root access.

My ex doesn't remember what method he used to root it. I want to do a full unroot and reroot it myself with a method of my choice.

I am not a complete newbie, I used to change my roms on my SII a couple years ago but I bought it pre-rooted. I also recently rooted my Galaxy Tab 3 on my own with no problems. So I have the basic idea of what I'm doing but this dilemma I have has me completed confused. PLEASE HELP!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] brent_smith:
another 4.3 motochopper fail

I'm a noob. I have some experience being a noob, and I know how this works... watched noob video - check... read forum guidelines - check... carefully read this thread - again check. Still stuck while trying to root, here's what I have so far..

I have a samsung galaxy s4

model - SGH-I337

android version 4.3

baseband version UCUEMK2

computer running 64-bit windows 7 (but I can easily run mac or linux, if solution takes me there)

following video from thesmokingandroid I enabled developer options (option toggled on), USB debugging enabled

downloaded Kies 3 from samsung... I'm able to move content back and forth from phone to computer and back, no problem (I *assume* this means that I have updated/correct drivers)

downloaded motochopper, extract and run... the process hangs with the following message

* daemon started successfully *

(I do not get the subsequent "device found" message that I see posted in other code snippets, it hangs here indefinitely)

Any advice is very much appreciated - and thanks in advance.

Brent
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DeadlySin9:
Motochopper does not work on MK2. Check the All Things MK2 thread for what you can use. You'll also be limited on the ROMs you can use due to the locked bootloader on our device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] brent_smith:
DeadlySin9 - thanks, I have moved this over to the "all things MK2 thread" ... I'm still not able to achieve root with saferoot, but I've posted my details over there. -brent
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sanriver12:
how do i know if i have MF3 or MG1 firmware? i own the SGH-I337M and live in south america.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jorgeg73:
Check it About_device-baseband version,
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sanriver12:
thanks

it says I337MUMUEMK6

* my phone blocked the exploit, denied access. do i have to disable a particular security setting? im on 4.3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DeadlySin9:
That's a later build than MG1, i believe you still need to use CF auto root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Kilva:
So I might have downloaded an OTA...

So I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 model SGH-I337M...

Android Version 4.3. I tried using motochopper and instead of Success, it simply says Failure.

did version 4.3 patch this root?

Is there any hope for me?!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] johns86:
thanks for the guide. been rooted for over 6 months.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DeadlySin9:
Go use CF auto-root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jorgeg73:
There is youtube video, search for SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 - ANDROID 4.3 - 5 MINUTE ROOT!, by Jared Busch. it works i have s4 SGH-I337M, from telcel (mexico). and i have rooted the phone

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hawkins22:
Phone is working fine, but Odin says "There is no PIT partition" when I try to flash.

I have a GT-I9505 with the MDA version firmware, region EVR.

I've flashed it previously, successfully, to the latest ME2 firmware, but then I installed Chainfire3D which soft-bricked it.

I recovered using Kies firmware recovery, did a factory reset/cache wipe, have rooted the phone again... but now Odin won't flash the phone!

It says "There is no PIT partition", and when I try to re-partition using the PIT file from this thread, it just says "complete(write) operation failed".

I've tried Odin 1.8, 3.04, 3.07... all the same.

The phone is currently working fine and is rooted! I just want to flash to a newer firmware, is all.

Any thoughts?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
Flash .pit file with the firmware, not alone make sure re-partition is ticked
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hawkins22:
I was doing both those things. Strangely, it worked when I used another computer! Thanks anyway.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 0reo:
I am having similar problems. Any other suggestions?

I'm trying to root my S4 for the first time. Just had the S4 factory reset itself before starting this attempt.

Seems like the USB connection keeps resetting. I don't have this problem on any other device and I've tried swapping USB cords as well as USB ports. Tried both USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports. I keep getting the same problems. I've even tried including the PIT file for re-partitioning. Even the Kies connection keeps resetting. Kies trouble shooting the USB connection resulting in reloading some drivers but that didn't have any effect.

ODIN output below:

<ID:0/010> Added!!

<ID:0/010> Odin v.3 engine (ID:10)..

<ID:0/010> File analysis..

<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/010> Removed!!

<ID:0/010> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/010> Added!!

<ID:0/010> Removed!!

<ID:0/011> Added!!

<ID:0/011> Removed!!

<ID:0/011> Added!!

<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..

<ID:0/011> File analysis..

<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/011> Initialzation..

<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/011> Removed!!

<ID:0/011> There is no PIT partition.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/011> Added!!

Now, searching lead me to a thread for I think the S3 and they were saying these kinds of problems were defective motherboards on the phone. Do I need to take my phone back to Verizon for warranty replacement? It's not even a week old yet.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
uninstall driver then re-install it. make sure kies is not running. flash pit file with the firmware in odin
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 0reo:
For the record, I just convinced the local VZW store to swap me a NIB S4 as a warranty replacement. The new S4 is giving me the exact same problem so in all likelihood the phone is not my problem.

Going to try removing and reinstalling the drivers on the PC again.

Does USB debugging need to be checked / unchecked for ODIN to work?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
NO NEED to check it. a lot of users brick their phones and can not boot to check usb debugging. so they went directly to odin flash and it was good to go :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

USB debugging needs to be ticked.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 0reo:
OK, I uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers and still get the same problems. Any other ideas?:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Did you reboot your PC?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 0reo:
Yes, a number of times at every stage one would think it would make any difference. It didn't make any difference.

I did finally get my phone rooted. While I can't say for certain, it seems like the S4 needed to be booted normally, then connected via USB, then let Win7 auto install several drivers, then I initiated bhp090808's all-in-one root tool which rebooted the phone into ODIN mode. ODIN was then successful.

Contrast that with having the S4 disconnected from USB and manually booting into ODIN mode, then connect USB, then let Win7 install drivers, then initiate ODIN to start. That sequence gave me all the problems.

Thanks for the replies though. I do appreciate your willingness to help.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mpalka:
Solved same problem this way:

1) Connected phone by original cable directly to rear USB port

2) Turn off Kies (no need to uninstall)

3) Stopped 2 kies processes which still run even if kies is off.

4) There must be item "Samsung Android Phone" and cascaded item "Samsung android ADB interface" in device manager.

5) Enable USB Debugging in phone.

6) I had unchecked item "Check installed apps from ADB by USB" - Not sure if it is necessary.

7) When you connect phone there has to be popup with question: "Allow USB debugging from this computer?" followed by computer signature.

Check always, answer yes.

8) Use old Odin 3 V. 1.85

i9505+stock firmware+win7sp1
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sagar6699:
On pit partition found

aa

---------- Post added at 08:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:48 AM ----------

]I flashed cm 10.1 on my SAMSUNG Galaxy Ace Plus.Now I want to come back to my stock rom . I downloaded the stock rom and I am trying to flash it using ODIN.But I get the message that ON PIT PARTITION FOUND
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
flash pit with the firmware http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2065046
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sagar6699:
Re-Partition

Thanks!!

But now there is another problem........

<ID:0/009> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> S7500DDLD1_S7500ODDLD2_S7500DDLD1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..

<ID:0/009> File analysis..

<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/009> Initialzation..

<ID:0/009> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/009> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/009>

<ID:0/009> Re-Partition operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

PLZ HELP!!!!!!!!:(:(:(:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pisicutumic:
probably solve with this

Well I did thgis ... searched another firmware mewer same carrier .. and I rebooted the Pc ..Nothing

But on a forum external some dude sayd ok .. If you use front USB ports theese are coted as external USB and they don't are recognized as internal USB hubs so change to a back side usb and will work I did and now after waiting like 5 minutes the process started my phone is under process restarting now ... And Voloa .. the new firmware,
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Moritzio:
Thanks for that suggestion. Switching to the back USB ports worked for me.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yanivnn:
and me as well!

thanks alot! :laugh::laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bofeni:
And me too!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sarudih:
For me too, you are genious!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _nomdeplume:
Hi, I've just signed up to share what happened with me in case it helps anyone.

I got no connection at all in Odin at first, swapped out the USB cable and it connected but I kept getting this "no PIT partition". Attempting to flash a PIT file didn't work either, whatever I did would fail on the first step of the connection. Interestingly 0reo mentioned using a tool to reboot to download mode instead of the buttons, I used TWRP Manager to and when it got to download mode there was no connection in Odin, same going through TWRP itself to dl mode, I could only get a connection in dl mode if I manually entered it using the side buttons.

Figuring it seemed like it could be a poor connection, I went on the hunt for a 3rd USB cable, found one and now everything is working fine.

tl;dr: It was the cable, but I had to try a third before that became apparent.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rlucasrn:
Firmware Update encountered an issue...

Hi,

Trying to install CM12-5.0.2 on my I9505 i got a soft issue described on title. Just follow some tips from this thread (re-install drivers, flash PIT + Firmware ticking Re-Partition, use back USB ports), but no success. Before re-installing drivers, i was getting the error "There is no PIT...". After, tried the PIT+Firmware flashing and now it compleats the process, but get fail result. I tried all Odin Versions, but same error. Also tried flash a custom recovery (CWM), but failed as well. Any help?

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
Try a different cable/ different pc.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rlucasrn:
I've tried 3 different cables before, 2 Galaxy S3 and another LG. Now tried a Samsung E7 cable and it worked. Fully restored. Many thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
Sometimes life is simple ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LyQi:
I had the same problem Odin kept failing. Went nuts nothing was working etc..

I changed cables and used the rear usb port and everything is fine.

This happened to me before just didn't realize it was the same issue!

I would say try that right away. easy fix if it works
[General Topics] sacaman:
hi all i loose all my contact from outlouk and from the pda

after i upgrade to 72 version i have one backup from my old 66 version all my contact its there but how can i restore it ????

i fund a tools STGViewer i can see the file in my backup but i can not restor any database please help

sacaman
[General Topics] ajong:
do activesync !!!

Have you done 'activesync' between your ppc & pc ???
[General Topics] sacaman:
yes but i dont know whats happend i loose all data in both
[General Topics] ajong:
sorry, friend!

i have no idea !!!

many many time, i did hardreset, flashing, up/downgrade rom ........i never loose contact, calendar, task & appointment.

as far as i know, that is backup automaticaly on 'activesync' on my pc.

i hope the others, can help you !!!

thank,s
[General Topics] sacaman:
but i can not restore database contact
[General Topics] Rudegar:
there are many different tools to unpack those backup files are you sure that non of them let you take out contacts ?
[General Topics] sacaman:
yes because all of them is for old rom 1.58WWE and 1.66FR but i know that all my contact is insaid

thank's for you if you found for me any tools to extract this i will be grate

sacaman
[General Topics] ampi:
Use MobileVault - worked for me...
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Sim-X:
So I made the mistake of dirty flashing the new viper rom 1.1.0 on top of 1.0.4. Got stuck in a boot loop then on the viper screen. Yes it's my fault for dirty flashing however I was stuck on the viper logo for over 30 min. I tried holding down power over 10 seconds a bunch of times. Kept trying & trying. Waited a while it finally took a reboot after dozes of trys. So my phone is not taking the simulated battery pull correctly. Even was the rom was working perfectly I would try it while booted & the screen would come up to keep holding to reboot but the phone would never actually reboot. It always worked perfect on my evoLTE and the entire point of it is if your phone is jammed up you have an out. So if it's just my phone it must be a hardware issue, anyone else have trouble with there phone? If it is just my phone I wanna get it swapped out cause it can lock up even when doing everything right and I don't wanna have to wait for the battery to die.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] NuttyLemonz:
Try with the down volume key pressed as well. Sometimes the power button itself hasn't worked for me. But with the volume key it always works for me.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Sim-X:
I tried that too many times. I already re-locked, flash backed to stock gonna bring it in. The phone just refuses to accept a force restart. I attached a screen shot, the phone will just continue to sit on that message until I let go and never reboot.

Just got back from Sprint store, of course it works perfect every time I'm in there. I can't expect them to swap it when it's working. I hate going there, the guy says to me just hold the button to the menu comes up to reboot it. Tried explaining what a fail safe was he didn't seem to get it. Gonna unlock again and just be careful about dirty flashing it was my fault that it got stuck in a boot loop anyway but I still expect the fail safe to work, it always did on me evo LTE
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] webbles17:
So I have my gn2 set at 268 dpi which is fantastic. But there's lots of apps in the play store that I can't download because of my dpi. Does anyone know of a way I can get around this without changing my dpi back to 320 all the time? Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] nikufellow:
Check this thread might help ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Eternalty:
You could also Google a multi-dpi play store

Sent from my CLEAN Note ll
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] webbles17:
Awesome thanks man. So far so good.
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] xperiax10.awesome:
Hi,

Lets share all useful accessories here:

POETIC SLIMLINE CASE - Amazon Link

Pros:

-Lightweight

-Good quality

-Best so far

Cons:

Cannot be used with dock

Cover needs to be removed while charging (updated: they have put the hole now - no need to remove/open cover while charging)

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

INCIPIO LEXINGTON CASE - http://www.incipio.com/lexington-sony-xperia-tablet-z-folio-case.html

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

INCIPIO FEATHER CASE - http://www.incipio.com/cases/tablet...her-ultra-thin-sony-xperia-tablet-z-case.html

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

DPAIR LEATHER CASE 1 - Amazon Link

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

DPAIR LEATHER CASE 2 - Amazon Link

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

LUVTAB PU FAUX LEATHER CASE - LuvTab PU Faux Leather Case from eBay

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ROXFIT CASE - http://www.roxfit.mobi/#!product/prd1/920053044/xperia-z-tablet-case-

Pros:

Light Weight

Cons:

Its uses tape and needs to be sticked to the back cover

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ZENUS MASSTIGE CLASSIC DIARY CASE - http://www.zenuscase.net/zenus-masstige-neo-classic-diary-for-xperia-tablet-zhtml

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] xperiax10.awesome:
OFFICIAL ACCESSORIES:

Sony US link

Sony US link
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] UserX10:
What about this?

Looks fine for me and the price is ok

Amazon
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] xperiax10.awesome:
SOME ALTERNATIVES

:

These are meant for Microsoft Surface RT but XTZ will fit in these - eBay link
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] UserX10:
So maybe this is what you need?

Amazon
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] fats19760:
Roxfit done some nice cases, for the matching mobile phone, I bought them, so I asked if they would be doing some of the same but for the Tablet, - they said yes, so keep an eye out.

Here is the equivalent phone link (as they tablet link is not up and running yet);-

http://www.roxfit.mobi/#!product/prd1/534064731/xperia-z-book-case
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] vieryfl:
Hi, i wonder if this sleeve for new iPad is compatible for Xperia Z Tablet

Spigen SGP Leather Case illuzion Sleeve Series

or Spigen SGP Leather Case Sleeve Series

i have been using some of spigen case and have no complaint about it

it's a pity they don't build one for Xperia Z Tablet
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] xperiax10.awesome:
@vieryfl

Xperia Tab Z will not fit in those cases - I tried Galaxy Note 10.1 pouch cases (doesn't fit) length of XTZ is more than ipads/Samsung Tabs !!

I checked with SPIGEN as well - there are no plans as of now to build any cases for XTZ !!

Check my post#4
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] thunderising:
what would be the BEST Bluetooth keyboards to use with the Z Tablet?
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] Hondaracer:
Noreve has a beautiful handmade leather case for the Xperia Tablet Z, it's quite expensive but it can be customised to your personal taste:

http://www.noreve.com/langue/en/product/Sony_Xperia_Tablet_Z_Tradition_leather_case.html

Aliexpress has some cheap ones, but fake leather of course...

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...-Xperia-Tablet-Z-leather-stand/867742563.html
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] vieryfl:
argh ,,,, thanks for your information

still searching a leather sleeve case

btw, anyone have installed screen protector?

i need one that have anti fingerprint
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] DaddyWhale:
Stylus recommendationn

I know this is not specific to the XTZ. But any suggestion for a good stylus would be appreciated!
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] xperiax10.awesome:
Frankly speaking - NONE !! :(

Read this there are some options - http://adonit.net/news/tabtimes-jot-pro-review/

People say this one is Ok:

sent from seXperia Z - Black
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] Colt77:
Does anyone know a case that won't interfere with placing the tablet in the dock?

What about the one Sony does offer, does anyone have any experience with it already?
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] xperiax10.awesome:
the official cover case can be used with dock !!

sent from seXperia Z - Black
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] Entropy512:
That style of case, sold under a wide variety of brand names for nearly any device in existence (probably all from the same factory in China) is one of my favorites.

I have similar ones for my Nexus 7 (the highly recommended Blurex) and one with a different brand on my Note 10.1
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] maddogglucky:
is there any bluetooth alu case keyboard for the xperia tablet z ?

...like the same for the samsung p7500 ?
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] Ricky D:
Anybody know where I can get this cable for charging my phone from my tablet Z?

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/01/22/you-can-charge-the-xperia-z-from-your-xperia-tablet-z/

Also looking for a sleek black or white leather sleeve similar to the official Samsung sleeve for note 10.1 or the included leather sleeve that came with the Samsung series 9 laptops.
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] KatieB:
Do you happen to have a picture of this? It would be interesting to see how they fit together.
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] Ricky D:
I found a nice lady on etsy who'll custom make me a leather sleeve the same as this one, but to the dimensions of Tablet Z. Not a terrible price either to say it's hand-made on request.

Just looking now for a a really nice, chic but sophisticated backpack for 13" laptop + tablet + a couple t-shirts and wires + maybe a DSLR.
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] nitin_ko:
poetic is out of stock at amazon and uk is not sendling to india

anyone tried this , like the wine red color

http://dx-box.com/zenus-case-sony-xperia-tablet-z-leather-case-stand-masstige-neo-classic-diary.html
[Xperia Tablet Z Accessories] mattp94:
Roxfit case first impressions

So the Roxfit case has just arrived, I don't intend on sticking to my XTZ just yet as the Poetic case should be here tomorrow and I'll compare the two of them before deciding. First impressions of the Roxfit are of a very minimalist design. The XTZ weighs 492g on my digital kitchen scales and the Roxfit case comes in at 222g. Total thickness of the XTZ in the case is just a fraction over 11mm.

The outer material feels very similar to the sort of imitation leather you get on cheap diaries but doesn't look too unpleasant although I would guess that the edges would start to look tatty after some use. The inside is quite a grippy textured rubber and feels comfortable to hold when open. There are no grooves in which to stand the tablet in as you get in some cases but the rubber texture seems to hold the bottom edge of the tablet quite well even down to angle of 45 degrees. That by the way is also the shallowest angle that can be used with this case.

The magnetic closure seems quite secure and does a handy job of waking up the XTZ when it's opened.