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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pellik333:
The promises flow, yet the actions are not fulfilled....
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] finalrequiem:
Well, that's encouraging, at least. I'm on the Sense 5 port right now and absolutely love it. I don't use BT so really the only thing that would be handy if it was fixed would be issue with the Instagram accessing my camera.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] realchinky:
Basically all third party apps can't access the camera for some reason on this ROM.... (Vine, Snapchat, Instagram)

I forced myself to go back to MeanBean just for Fouth of July so I can video the fireworks. After I was done, I flashed Sense 5 right away lol.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] southernstyle:
The last time I tried the Sense 5 port, it was fun. But as you all are saying, I use my social media apps a lot, especially Instagram as I am a photographer. So I had to go back to Viper.

I played with AOSP and loved the multiple users feature. I could manage all of my social media accounts from my phone, but the fact that there's no animated .gif support in stock android killed me, as I use those a lot also. Hoping that this update answers both of my problems.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] exSD:
I posted a fix. Search my recent post history. If you try to use the Instagram video your camera will crash however the camera for pictures still works.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slim10:
hi i have a problem with my phone where one of my friend did something on my phone and now it does not recognize any sim cards. i have tried to factory reset but nothing changed.

i read some posts that you have commented and i went to download mode it says

I also tried to do what a site indicated me to do which were Steps to install Android 4.1.2 XXBMD5 Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE GT-I9305

and also

Steps to root Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE GT-I9305 on Android 4.1.2 XXBMD5 Jelly Bean

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9305

CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (3 counts)

CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL

SYSTEM STATUS: Custom

also does not allow me to update the software after the factory reset

here is a screenshot

can you please help me.

many thanks

PS- the sim card works with other phones. i am from uk
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] shapiro1234567890:
I have very little experience in this area and dont know what all these terms mean. I followed the noob proof toolkit to root, now I need to get fully back to stock. I relocked the bootloader and i no longer have root. When I try to update my phone to the newest software update, it downloads the update and restarts into the white screen where you navigate with the volume buttons. I would like help getting this phone back to how I got it from T-mobile please. Please be specific as I'm a noob in these matters. Thanks!
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] mcdsmaster8824:
Did you install a custom recovery (clockworkmod or TWRP)? What about a custom ROM?

And the screen you're referring to is called the "bootloader" screen just fyi ;)
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] shapiro1234567890:
Yup, i installed cwm. and a custom rom. how do i get it 100% back to stock?
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] mcdsmaster8824:
First, you'll have to unlock the bootloader so you can flash the stock rom. Google for stock Tmobile HTC ONE rom, it should return the results you need.

AFTER you have flashed the ROM you'll have to flash the stock recovery via fastboot (fastboot flash recovery <name of your recovery>). Again Google for Tmobile stock recovery, you'll find the .img file. If you're unfamiliar with using ADB and Fastboot commands, use youtube, there are plenty of tutorials that show the basics.

After you have done this, just relock the bootloader and you should be back to stock.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] AidanEdward:
You are right
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] stonecoldd:
Here's a nice step-by-step guide for T-Mobile stock. --> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2357624
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MattFromElkford:
Hey, I was looking to instal a modded google play to bypass authentication. Problem is, I can't seem to get my modded Phonesky.apk to install. I set the permissions to rw-r-r and I'm at a standstill.

The phone is a Telus HTC One and it is rooted.

I'm using ES File Manager as well.

Thanks,

Matt
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gotan:
guys! whenever i go in to xbackup error occurs.. i dont know why.. whats the prob? is there a bug? and what softwre u guys use to close a program properly.. coz my spb pocket plus doesnt work.. the battery bar doesnt come out of screen... spb pocket plus version 2.5
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] xda2jojo:
one of the wm2k5(leak) bugs is xBackup...error occurs because can't detect internal memory.

spb pocket plus can be install BUT can't RUN
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Clselfridge:
Delete
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] spankamonkey:
So I had CM 10.1 for a good while and decided to try something new song trues Jellybam. Everything works smoothly but my only complaint is my battery life has gone done significantly. So I'm looking for a pretty highly customizable rom that's stable, smooth, and has pretty good battery life. Any suggestions?

I don't really have the time or patience to try out a bunch of roms at the moment so I need some ideas... Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jmxc23:
By posting this you will end up doing exactly what you claim to have no time or patience for. The universal fact is that what rom works for one person doesn't always work for everyone else. Also these threads get closed as these can lead to unwanted debates. In the end you are better off trying out the roms yourself to see if it works well with your device but you don't have time for that so good luck in your search.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] spankamonkey:
I'm not looking to go out and try 200 roms and then find out the one I want is the one I didn't try.. I'm just looking for ideas to narrow down my options
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jmxc23:
Well your op didn't help much as pretty much all of Touchwiz roms are stable so are most AOSP roms. You want customization there are the following:

Bonestock

AOSPA

Chameleon

MOAR

Plasma

AOKP

Pac-Man

Avatar

Goodness

Carbon

Mysterious

Xenon

Vanilla Rootbox

Jellybeer

MIUI

Axis

Hyperdrive

Synergy

Obsessed

Liquidsmooth

See I pretty much mentioned most if not all the roms with high customization options and results may vary in terms of battery life.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] spankamonkey:
Thank you, and sorry I'm fairly new to rooting. Do you have any opinions as to which ones I should try first?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jmxc23:
Well you can try Chameleon since it is pretty good rom. When it comes to this section it helps to be specific in your threads as it helps when solving problems also avoid posting suggestion thread as like I said the moderator will close them down.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zerofighter1:
I got the best life out of Bone Stock or literally the factory 4.1.2. I got the worst battery life out of AOSP ROMs.

I'd say try bone stock, and if that doesnt work try the factory odexed rom - it was the only rom I could get power saving mode to work on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zerofighter1:
Also if you are willing and have the money, get a note 2. I switched and I get noticeably better better life.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ddurandSGS3:
if youre unwilling to put in the work, why should anyone help you?

every device runs different and you need to read and try what works for you.

if you dont have the patience for reading and trying then maybe roms arent for you.

not trying to be a jerk but he answered your question when most would avoid this type of thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] spankamonkey:
I've looked around at quite a few roms. it's just since there is so many I don't know where to start. I'd like to try a few roms that quite a few people recommend and work down from there. It just seems easier than trying rom after rom after rom for a week or two when I could ask here, get a narrowed down list so I could only spend a few days, find what I liked the most and move on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] spankamonkey:
Ok thanks for the help.. sorry I wasn't to specific in the op :/ I'll start with chameleon and work my way around the list.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zerofighter1:
What you did was fine. Some people are more easily annoyed than others. Try bone stock. Customizable with awesome battery life
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] spankamonkey:
Thanks a million man
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] twistedillutions:
I was somewhat in the same boat a noob to customize roms the previous posts are right inba sense "to each there own" i read up on some roms then i decided on liquidsmooth thats after a month of reading lil by lil to this day im still learning

A noob suggestion if u want jst better battery life y not jst root and delete all the bloat ware extra stuff that comes in stock tw and go battery saving mod jst my noob suggestion
[Galaxy Note II Themes and Apps] Kernelponik:
Hello guys,

I have a problem on the NOTE II 7100 of my friend, he lost the widget frame picture anyone know how to get it back ?

Thanks if anyone know for make it back

Cheers, :o
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] scott14719:
Nice...as usual. Just to help make it clear, are you allowing other developers to use this to put into their ROMs (with credit given of course)?

Again, thanks for your work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Aou:
Certainly! I've updated the OP with, "You may also use any of the packages created or modified here for inclusion in your ROMs." at the end of it to clarify. Thanks for bringing it up. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] iB4STiD:
thanks man!!.. you put alot of work into this!!! very nice job:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spdwiz18:
Just an fyi... Dropbox ha temporally disabled the down load. At least that's the error in getting.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Aou:
Figures. >_<

Looks like I'll need a better place to upload these... I'll upload them elsewhere and update the OP as soon as I can find a good place to put them.

Thanks for notifying me!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spdwiz18:
You dida great job, but think there may be an easier way to update if you are interested.

Food for thought.

This will only work with yours since you are updated.

dd if system and boot to the sdcard as system.img and boot.img.

Use kitchen to extract system and build update zip from that. This would create less flashes as it would have root and everything else built in.

Just a thought. If it sound likeva c goid idea. Great! If not its ok.:)

Again. Great job.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jetlitheone:
Just wondering what's up with sound. So weird modem would mess with that
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Aou:
I haven't actually build a ROM yet, but this might be a good time to try! ;)

iknorite? Perhaps a more experienced Dev could shed some light on what's going on with this. If a solution is found, I would love to incorporate it into this project.

Also, an update: I added instructions in post #2 on how you can obtain and neuter your own OTA update file. I have no intentions of hiding any of my work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jetlitheone:
You've tried different kernels and such
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Mrkqql143:
I already sort of updated to the latest version I337UCUAMF3. Is there any hope left for me? Can I roll back to the previous versions and get my root back or should I just sit and wait and hope someone releases a root for the newer version?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jetlitheone:
You can probably do the Samsung update utility through kies
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Mrkqql143:
I am saying I already updated. Is there a way for me to go back using the utility?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jetlitheone:
Yes it'll update you backwards since the new update isn't up on their site haha do an emergency firmware update or whatever
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Noobla_Khan:
Last I read odin was a no go if you take the update so you're stuck until someone figures out how to get around it.

EDIT: Let me know if the above works if you try.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] alphadog00:
If I am rooted with supersu 1.41 (custom status removed) and cwm recovery - can I just flash the neutered ota.zip and get the modem update that came with the ota zip?

Thanks for the clarification.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Mrkqql143:
Nope. Odin is a NO go!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Noobla_Khan:
Yup knew odin was a no go, I was wondering if you could emergency back with Kies due to them not having the update on the web yet as stated above.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
As far as I've heard YOU CAN so people need to relax and leave this thread for development purposes... Please lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ou812bkewl:
Attempting to downgrade with Kies fails and causes a triangle download screen brick. DO NOT TRY IT! Hopefully once Kies gets the full MF3, it will pass whatever checks it needs to proceed with the flash.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Aou:
Assuming:

Your current build is the AT&T Stock I337UCUAMDL

You have not uninstalled any bloatware (freezing/disabling is OK)

You haven't modified any system files that might be otherwise be used by the MF3 patch

... then you should be good-to-go by starting with Step 13 - Flashing the MF3-Neutered.zip.

- You might need to wipe data, but you are welcome to try it without wiping. At least wipe your cache/dalvik. If you run into a lot of force-closes, you'll need to wipe data too.

- You should still flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.41.zip to root your new MF3 build, at the least. You can also flash the other patches as you need.

In a nutshell: you might be able to get away with it. If you want JUST the modem update, you can update just that int he bottom section of the OP. In any event, be sure to take a full nandroid backup first, so that you can easily revert back.

Good luck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spdwiz18:
I just got boot loops running my version of a nuetered ota. Will have to compare yours to mine and ser how different they are. I know you are flashing alt more then I am .. Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Aou:
Careful flashing too many parts of that update! Last night I updated sbl2 and sbl3. Hard brick. Still troubleshooting today to see if I can get anything over UART, but it looks pretty hopeless. Currently I have no JTAG either. Perhaps someone like [MENTION=3682533]AdamOutler[/MENTION] could point me in the right direction? Looks like I need to get a JTAG adapter for the S4, and a riffbox or something. At least I pulled a copy of my original sbl1, sbl2, sbl3 and aboot before I bricked it.

If you're strictly following the guide, no problems. If you decide to create your own neutered package, be very careful regarding which parts you allow it to flash.

I must have interrupted this chain of trust thing that Adam speaks of. :P
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] iB4STiD:
can anyone using this method ... pull a system dump ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
Can you JTag it? Rumors going around saying samsung blew a Qfuse with this update
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] erstad:
Just a question...

Are the wifi and sound issues due to a qfuse in the bootloader not popping?

Sounds like the firmware and bootloader dependant upon each other to load certain drivers from memory.

Please correct me if im wrong.

I thinking its like a og cd player. Some would play just a cd. Others would mp3 cd,wmp files and such, with only a change in the model number

Sounds like are making a move to identical devices with different feature sets. Blow a qfuse on a pbl or sbl can change everything.

Just saying sounds like hardware and software integration to lock down devices from modification.

Concidering that vzw and at&t are the two largest carriers in the country it may be a move from samsung not carriers to lock down our devices. Just saying!!!!

Small changes on identical hardware (qualcomm chip)and variations in firmware is like buying a Chevy or spending more and getting a Caddy . Same build quality premium features

Sorry for the rant just been reading alot about the s4 and s4a,and thats how I intrepid it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spdwiz18:
Sorry to hear that. Let me know how it goes. All I'm trying to update is system and boot. Img..

On a side note. If you can't get it up and running again let me know. I might take it off your hands $$.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Aou:
I see the rumors about a QFuse, but it is my understanding that a JTAG might be able to circumvent this anyway? I could be badly mistaken.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Aou:
I did actually pull a system and boot dump before I borked my device, simply using DD. Also happened to grab sbl2, sbl3, aboot and maybe a couple others that are irrelevant.

Update:

Also, it looks like UART is hopeless. Tried many different resistances on the ID pin, and nothing. Tried as many combinations I could think of with power, battery, plugging, unplugging, etc. on every known resistance that gives download mode or UART. I'm pretty sure this thing is hosed. a JTAG "should" repair it, but again, I have no box or cable for this. Currently looking into my options here. It would be nice if Josh helped out some. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] iB4STiD:
could u post the system.img ? and i must have missed something you bricked ur device ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Aou:
I'll see if I can get that uploaded to dev-host also once the dust settles here.

So, I CAN get some response from my device through QPST. I've found a copy of MPRG8960.hex and 8960_msimage.mbn (no idea if it's applicable to this device?). Still investigating, but with these files, and a few others, I might be able to generate a QPST-compatible .hex bootloader image. Probably going to use the .mbn files from [MENTION=3682533]AdamOutler[/MENTION]'s thread on bootloader unlock. I've seen this is possible with the Note, and I don't see why it couldn't be done with the S4 (apart from having the correct files).

In other words, perhaps I can unbrick this with QPST? We shall see. :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] iB4STiD:
I hope you get it sorted out!!! and thanks man.. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sd_N:
Help

Getting ----- Error in /sdcard/MDL-noSecure.zip

(Status 6)

Installation aborted

edit: I appreciate your work but I cant get it to flash. Same message with TWRP. Could use some advice please.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Aou:
Interesting. Did you odin back to MDB stock or MDL stock? If you happen to have the MDL Odin (I still don't know where to find that?), then you'll probably get errors at that stage.

It's likely possible to do things in a slightly different order and skip some steps if you have the MDL Odin package. Otherwise, I posted what worked for me with what I had. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sd_N:
yes. I Odin'd back to MDB and followed your steps. I first tried with oudhs recovery then with TWRP. Just Odin'd to MDL and gonna start from step 13 like u advised. Will report back in a few.

edit....the flash seems to be working now. :) I will report findings after the device is set up. Thanks again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spdwiz18:
I have an mdl odin if you need one or you can get it from sammobile.com

But they are really slow.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Aou:
Unfortunately, I'm kinda screwed at the moment (hard brick), but I'l check it out once I get some partition info here. I believe I have everything I need to get this thing back to working, but I need to translate some partition info into "dd" terms. :/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spdwiz18:
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sd_N:
???

Okay, the flash went thru fine. Where do I adb the MDL NON-HLOS.bin to? Which block? The OP states wifi and sound works with MDL NON HLOS and MF3modem.bin.

Thanks for your help. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] iB4STiD:
then you could pull a system dump and send it to me ;)

---------- Post added at 10:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:58 PM ----------

hope u get everything sorted out!!.. have a feeling u will :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
Don't think wifi will work because the QFuse but do try :/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Aou:
That would be cool if you can get the WiFi working for everyone, ;) If you do find a solution, please let me know and I will promptly update the OP.

--------

Also, it looks like the QPST method for fixing a hard brick WOULD work, but unfortunately, I don't have a Samsung-signed MPRG8960.hex file. If someone has that, please send it my way? (very doubtful)

It appears my only remaining option is to JTAG this thing. Ideally, I want to just JTAG the sbl2 and sbl3 if possible, but it looks like I might have to flash the whole boot chain to get it back to download mode.

Here's the questionable part: I've read up a small amount on efuses. It seems once you flash a newer version of a bootloader, you typically can't go back because it will reject anything older than its current increment (permanent). As far as I can tell, here's my current boot chain, with version numbers:

pbl = (stock, of course...)

rpm = MF3

sbl1 = MDB (no patches to-date have changed this)

sbl2 = MF3

tz = MDL

sbl3 = MF3

aboot = MDL

Now, I'm not sure if the chain of trust was violated when the sbl2 loads and authenticates TZ... or if things break when the sbl3 tries to load aboot? Either way, I'd like to just restore all of these back to MDB (or MDL even).

Question #1(ish): if I were to JTAG this, could I restore all of these back to an earlier version (does JTAG have such power)?

Question #2(ish): if I am now stuck with MF3 (a.k.a. need to update aboot & tz to MF3), can a JTAG be performed whilst keeping my /system and /recovery partitions in-tact?

If I can keep my current /recovery and /system, I don't think that I would mind losing Loki. I would just be stuck on the stock ROM forever. But if I had root & a custom recovery, I could still live with that. But I would still prefer to revert all of this back to MDB or MDL. :(

[MENTION=3682533]AdamOutler[/MENTION] or [MENTION=1602851]connexion2005[/MENTION] - Can you please take a few moments out of your busy lives to answer some of the questions above? Adam, I know that you have a LOT of knowledge on the chain of trust, so you might be able to enlighten me(us) about what is broken here. Josh, you have a lot of experience JTAGing this device and hundreds (thousands?) of others. Can you provide some answers here?

Thank you both, and thank you everyone else for the input/info so far. If I can get this device back up and running, I will be happy to continue contributing my time and efforts into this project and some other S4 projects I have put on hold. :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Russ77:
alphadog00, did you attempt this? did it work well for you?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] iB4STiD:
im pretty sure i can fix the wifi.. unless sammy did something which at this point wouldnt suprise me.. but i need the system files
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sd_N:
Flash went thru but always getting the "app is doing things its not supposed to, recommend reboot" message.

Also...uploading system dump will post link after I get off work.