yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] opethfan89:
DarkMenace, I'd be curious to see these steps as well. Are they the same as the .txt file located on your 247xtreme website?

I rooted and installed CM10.1 nightlies but decided I missed far too many features of my stock interface to use CM right now. All I did to restore it was to restore using my nandroid backup (because you should

always

create a nandroid backup before doing anything to your phone/tablet) and it was back to stock, just the way I left it. It also retained root, for whatever reason.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Yea nandroid backups are good. I recommend them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hoopinator:
I would also like the information, please. PM?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] babydollnyroch:
Thanks! Looks like my messages were going even though it was telling me they weren't. Thanks for all your help. I'll report back after I tes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] babydollnyroch:
Link for stock restore file requires un and pswd. If I go to site to register grt 404 url not found error.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ckelly33:
Stuck! Help!!

My S4 is having issues after a recent flash.

It is getting hung on the 'Samsung Custom' bootloader screen and I'm not sure where to go from here.

I can get into TWRP and flash a ROM but when i reboot, I get the same thing (hangs on bootloader screen)

I've factory reset, wiped caches even formatted. With everything I've done, I've followed up with flashing a ROM and it seems to go well - it boots up, I log in, etc. BUT the next time I restart, it hangs again.

I'm wondering if I shouldn't reroot/go back to stock and start all over (?) - and if so, HOW?

If anyone can advise me, I would appreciate it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Sent you another PM.

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PM Sent
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spaghetti_monster:
I have the exact same issue, except TWRP wants a password (never set one up) people were saying its corrupted. My guess is a full restore and reroot?

I have no clue if that's going to fix it, if anyone has advice on that matter lmk.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ckelly33:
replied. THANKS!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Billabonged:
cases ofubrush

Can I get a PM on how to unroot my Verizon S4. I want to install the update, and it keeps failing I think because I changed too much.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djdeuce12345:
Can I have a PM please as well. I want to bring it back to the out-of-the-box state.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] imablackhat:
Can I also get a pm for this how to bring it back to out of the box so I can take me7.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fade_:
I would like a PM as well. Won't let me update after flashing stock rom for some reason.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spatton:
If you can help me get back to stock - you are my best friend. Public or PM.... can I get a message? PLEASE?????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Checkm8:
Why are there so many pm's about the procedure involved? Isn't that counter-productive to helping others with similar issues?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
PM Sent

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Sent you one too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] resurektz:
Can't you just use vodoo to unroot? If not can you tell me how because im returning the phone to verizon tomorrow
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ndude737:
Trying to go back to stock myself but phone won't take OTA now after ODINing VRUAMDK stock image.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mwedemeier11:
Can you send me one as well please?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] oakley470:
Do you buy any chance have the stock firmware for the gs4 developer edition? I'm assuming the unroot process is the same for both but you'd need different images. I have not yet rooted but i want to make sure i have a way to go back to stock and remove the triangle when i choose to do so, thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
I would assume it would be the same as the S4. I know the 16GB and 32GB restores work for both phones. On the developer end I'm not 100% sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] oakley470:
Not sure, the basebands between developer and regular are different. I don't know if that affects it or not though
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Ir probably does. I'll see if I can find something tomorrow or some info
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Capaints:
Returning my S-4 to Verizon

I need to return my Galaxy S4 to Verizon under warranty but when I start the phone the flash screen says "custom" and it shows a Open lock image, is going to be okay or do I need to do something before sending it back

The phone had been rooted but it took the OTA update
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Matt929RR:
I also would like a PM on this.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrlaigle:
I would also like the PM. I have installed the factory ODIN file yet still have an unlock screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] imablackhat:
I odined back to mdk downloaded the me7 update and it didnt want to take. I ended up odining to me7 and now all is good. In the future will updates work now? Or will I always need to odin
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Matt929RR:
I would also like PM on this

Matt
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
PM Sent

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There is no way to tell. You can try and Odin back to the MDK build that I think I helped you on before and then see if the ME7 auto updates by either doing a check for software update or wait for it to auto download.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Stevez48:
How does one make an image of the system prior to root and custom recovery? i too am looking for a way to go back to stock if need be. Dev Edition phone here...

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
There isn't a Dev edition dump yes. I'll keep looking. PM me. Your phone model number and build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Phoenix_Boston:
I'm having issues restoring my S4 I545 to any sort of working condition...here's the ODIN output..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> SCH-I545_MDK_562219_Stock_Restore.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/004> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Check your PM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Phoenix_Boston:
This guy is the real deal, no b.s. at all. Helped me un-soft brick my S4! Definitely will be donating in the days to come :D

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Not only did he help unbrick my phone, but he helped root it too!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pschatz12:
I would also like a PM...I'm on ME7 with root...I got a warranty replacement and need to send back the old phone...I can just flash the ME7 firmware in Odin and im good to go? verizon will not know it was rooted?

Edit: is there a way to just use a program and click UnRoot? Voodoo?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thejulianath20:
Why all the PMs?! Why not explain the full directions here?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dansan382:
thats what i was thinking but apparently the poster of the files doesnt want his bandwidth destroyed. its username and pass locked
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Sent. The ME7 files on the server should handle i t. You also might need to uninstall the root programs first before you go to Odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] alynch:
Phone bricked; VZW store no help.

PM please?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andross77:
back to stock

I also would like to go back to stock please. thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] n0m0n:
OK I need to return or swap out my device so I used Odin to restore back the ROM, bootloader, unroot my present device.

I thought I was restoring it totally as out of the box status, but when I power on I get the Custom unlocked padlock on my device.

I have searched and tried a few remedies but none seem to have addressed this, because I need to return it upon getting my replacement device.

I tried re-rooting, updating SuperSU and then deleting it.

The directions said that after 2 reboots the word Custom, unlocked padlock us still there.

I tried [root] Triangle Away in the Play Store that it reseting the flash counter but that didn't work either.

Can anyone direct me as to where I can find or what to do?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ericstephani:
I am curious about this too. Can you send me a PM with the info you are sharing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RaptorMD:
Typically on other devices if you did a factory reset you lost root, so if you do a factory reset on your GS4 what happens to root? Is it there in some fashion, do you simply redo the process again or will factory reset muck things up if you don't unroot first? Curious.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Most people want to unroot for factory swaps. If done improperly you could leave behind parts of files that can get your replacement denied and you charged.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RaptorMD:
Gotcha, so if I just factory reset but root again I should be fine, any files left over would just be written over, or would it end up with duplicates? Should I just use Odin to flash the image again which is time consuming just to reset a device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
The would most likely be overwritten. Since you are reinstalling a root program over a program.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RaptorMD:
I thought so, just wanted to make sure. BTW is there a post, thread or link somewhere of the safe to remove bloatware on the VZW GS4? I want to get rid of some crapware and want to make sure I don't remove anything I will regret. I can always re-flash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RaptorMD:
And thank you Very Very Much :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Xirix12:
I have been running into an issue. I am rooted and everything and had been running Hyperdrive. I decided to flash CM 10.2 4.3 version. Everything was fine for a few days. This is when I decided to go back to Hyperdrive that I ran into my issue.

I powered down and attempted to boot into recovery. Unsuccessful a few times, but I finally got booted into recovery. I flashed Hyperdrive and everything seemed ok. I did a reboot and that's were it kept getting stuck on the "Samsung Custom" screen with the unlocked lock. It would not boot past that unless I flashed a rom. So now i am on Hyperdrive again. What can I do to either go back to clean slate and start over?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Centinno:
Coming from the Galaxy Nexus and foolishly doing the ME7 update, I would appreciate the steps to unroot if possible as well.

Thank you in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hunterx119:
Help??!

Hi, so I tried to root my Verizon GS4 SCH-I545 and I did get root access, but the bootloader was never unlocked. However, after I had gained root access, I no longer was able to receive calls and texts, and enabling the VZW AP names and everything did not fix it. My mobile network status always said disconnected. So I downloaded the stock verizon gs4 firmware and tried to flash that with odin. However, it constantly fails on all my computers and every usb port has been tried as well as all of the versions of odin. I can flash the pit file just fine, drivers are correct, just no md5 files will flash. Im just looking for a way to go back to stock, no root, nothing. just so it is working. freaking out here man. Any help is appreciated!!

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fx 57:
So. This was my first attempt at trying to remove the bloat from my S4. I got root and used titanium backup to remove the programs. I started getting stability issues and Just want to go back to the way the phone was out of the box. Anyone have any help? Or a guide to get this going?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crikfromcincy:
I would like information on how to revert my Verizon s4 completely back to stock. NO root, NO twrp, I just want the phone exactly as it was the day I unboxed it from the store.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TheWhiteChallenger:
need help asap

got a lemon of an s4 from walmart been over heating since i got it and hit 180 degrees today when i ran an antutu, gotta flash back to stock so i can confirm its the device, and exchange if needed. plz help!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] robthefive0:
Sch-i545 firmware is not on the Samsung firmware website yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Did you need it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whiteflip87:
Could you please send me the info as well? I have to take mine in for a warranty replacement.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] medo1781:
Unroot Verizon S4

Could you PM the info on how to unroot S4 with Verizon stock image please? I need to take it back to the store. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LSpizzle:
A little help if you please

Hello. I tried to root my GS4 with a"one-click" root tool i found on this site. it never gave me root access, cwm recovery never worked i don't think, and i keep getting a detection information notification saying the device has detected an application that might be trying to harm your device, please reboot now. except rebooting never helps. So i either need to go back to stock rom or find a way to root correctly. either way i can't find the stock verizon rom. any help/files would be GREATLY appreciated. thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
I'll send you a PM with some information.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] songchris112:
can i please get a PM also?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] EvoRocker:
Can I get info on how to flash back to stock 100% including recovery?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ogonzoo:
I too would like to unroot

Hey super nice guy sending out instructions, you would be my personal hero for the day if you could hook me up! Looking to unroot and roll back to a factory build to troubleshoot my signal strength. It is almost unusable in my house... i had okay "workable" signal before on my last phone, now it is just a complete and total joke.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] WizeGuyDezignz:
Can you please PM me the info on how to unroot and go to 100% stock?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] saul1991:
After your website is up can you make a video? It would really help me and other people thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 3colby3:
PM Please

Do you mind to shoot me a PM as well? I need to send mine back for warranty issue and want to send it back 100% stock, of course. It would be much appreciated. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MadTaz:
I Hope you can help me ass well please PM info on how to backup/root/unroot my phone

Tanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brandonpa:
Same boat as previous user. I want to root, however, want my way back if necessary. I did see in previous posting about you not wanting to make your server public, but then it being in your signature. I downloaded everything from that site. Is the information different in your PM than your site in your sig?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Sent

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You have PM's disabled.

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No
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Phrodini:
Can I get a PM on rooting /backup /restore to stock also
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] unk2009:
I would also like to request a pm, Thank you in advance for your help :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Sent

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Sent
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brandonpa:
Read it wrong don't need the PM after all. Thanks much.

Thanks,

Brandon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MadTaz:
Oeps forgot to open up the PM after being out 4 2years :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mitchallica:
Can I please have this info as well? Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] akatko4:
Can you send me the info as well? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
PM's sent to both of you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sbromagem:
I've been trying to find a Verizon factory image without luck. My phone is currently having some issues and I wanted to flash back to stock unrooted. Could you forward me the info too?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sbromagem:
Worked great, thanks so much!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
NP if you need anything else ask.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LGeX:
Can you PM me as well? Need help figuring out Heimdall and PIT files.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pacman9889:
Info for me as well please

Could I get a PM as well? I'd like to know my way back before charging off down the road.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jfuq20:
Really needing to flash back stock could you please pm me as well
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cbr929rr:
could you send me PM on how to unrrot also, i would appreciate it, thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JetSetKuro:
I would also like to have information as to how to un-root my Verizon Galaxy S4, I appreciate the incoming PM! :cowboy:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Brent McElroy:
Unroot Galaxy s4 verizon

When i was rooting my phone it wouldnt let me Motochopper it. So now i just want to use it as stock. Now im getting a notification on my phone for SEandroid saying it detected information and it wants me to reboot my phone. when i reboot nothing happens notification still comes yp. can i get the firmware download. please or help to get my phone back to normal. THanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Info sent
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sean Hicks:
Can I get the information please?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] therobzilla:
I want to go back to stock unroot. Like out of the box. Would appreciate your pm.

Thanks

Rob
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sonnycohopie:
I would like to unroot also.

Could you please send me the PM too? I would like to unroot.

Thank you in adavance!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wing_cutter:
could you send me PM on how to unrrot also, i would appreciate it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Finagle69:
Why not just post it up? Sharing is caring.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
It's been posted in other threads. People don't search so it's easier to do that 1 on 1 support thing. I do support stuff all the time form my job so most people feel more comfortable with it. Did you need help?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Finagle69:
Gotcha. And no thank you. Once I root, there's no going back. :cyclops:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Eleebob7:
I am interested too. I didn't want to pester you and I searched unroot verizon galaxy s4 but the only thing that came up was this thread. Can i get the info too?

I'm assuming it was in the thread "[LINK][ODIN][TAR][VZW]SCH-I454 MKD Stock TAR NO ROOT"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] iamjerry123:
Can you PM me too?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gmolan38:
Could you please PM me too? Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] palo.clare:
Could I get a PM from you as well ?

thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kpa2727:
I feel like I'm Joining a conga line. Can I have a PM too ? That's for all the help going Stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] citenx:
I'm new here. Dumb question: why not put the procedure on the thread and sticky it? I feel bad for DarkMenace and all the PM-ing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
It's been posted. Some people prefer the one-to-one treatment and support. It's in every post I make in my signature.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] citenx:
Oh, okay. I'm not sure if it's kosher, but I'm gonna even out karma and just thanks the hell out of you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] onearmsysiphus:
It seems you're doing such a good job that your public resources have exceeded their DL limit!

"Link temporarily suspended. This link generated excessive traffic.

Try again tomorrow."

May I request a PM as well, please??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] onearmsysiphus:
Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] fclifton:
Can I get the information please?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swh969:
DarkMenace, you're the man...and of course, would you mind sending me a PM as well?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Footbaggin:
Can I have a PM as well please? I'm having trouble and I need to revert then re-root.

Thx!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kpa2727:
I should of got it when I could. My links dead as well. just tells me nothing exists with that link.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Covertghost:
Can you also PM Me.. I'm also interested in finding out how to Unroot and return the Samsung Galaxy S4 just in case I need to return it for warranty service. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tarnishedhalo:
Hello I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I decide to root my s4. Would you also please send me the info? Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rosser725:
Could I get a PM too please?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] klabit87:
I am also interested in unrooting just in case.

Could I get a PM please?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kpa2727:
My ink's still out , tells me invalid.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] b0r3dguy:
Awesome job helping out everyone, DarkMenace.

In meantime...would I also be able to get unrooting instructions, too?

Thanks in advance! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Sent

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You need the info again?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kpa2727:
the 2 messages you sent me the links are not valid.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
New PM sent.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kpa2727:
I got it , IE wouldn't allow login. Chrome did, thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] navajojuice:
I would like to unroot also, I am too new to do something like root. I've had this for a few days now, and I just can't get this sinking feeling i've screwed up my phone. I hope I can go back to stock. I'm stuck at the verizon logo, and the battery is heating up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] osirusfirst:
I too would like that pm plz and thsnk you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] artfulfox0:
Yes Please, thank you :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ytwytw:
Hi,

Is your restore file Odin version or CMW version?

I wanna have one for warranty purpose

Since I've rooted and flashed CMW, would I need to reset flash counter or need to do anything else?

Thanks~
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
It's an Odin flash file. You can use Triangle Away to reset the counter which I also have.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] benzb:
How do I unroot my phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] adelgad8:
May I have a pm also?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crossoverdoc:
I'd appreciate this, too.. for future reference.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] LearningEXP:
Can I get a PM as well?

I'd also like to revert my S4 to complete stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kemiv:
Can I get a PM as well?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DarkMenace:
Sent. I was getting a spinal injection. Sorry for the delay.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nociception:
could I get a PM as well?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] binqker:
PM me as well pls. thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jollydoger:
I am interested in backing up the Stock ROM on this phone before I root it and would appreciate information regarding this.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HwaA18:
I would also like to know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Krislawl:
I'm interested in a PM too; my phone's touchscreen stopped working and I have to send it back to Verizon, and I don't want them thinking the root is the reason behind it not working. :P
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] yllib_1975:
could I get a pm?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] akadonny:
Could I get a PM as well? Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] harrytery:
If you could PM me on how to unroot my phone and return to stock I would greatly appreciate it.