yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] glassman326:
I can confirm SlimKat 4.4 is working.

Rooted NAF with CF Root (tripped , of course).

Philz recovery installed with ODIN.

Flashed SlimKat 3.0 Stable...

Spark seems to be active, albeit intermittently, as Sprint seems to be have maintenance issues here in San Antonio...

Oh, yeah... ART enabled~ (what's the point of Kit Kat whith no ART?)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] kmeleon77:
So who wants to be the Guinea pig? [emoji2] I'll just hang tight and see if anyone else is in my shoes before attempting it. Thanks for the advice!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Your welcome and who will be the guinea pig is the million dollar question, or maybe I should say $600 (GS4 purchase price) question ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Shaun_vip:
----It takes quite a while for everything to "settle in" with OD2. After it boots to Android the first time, to the lock screen, don't try anything except restarting. That will clear one thing it complains about. Then you need to let it sit there for a while because it will say Google Play Settings needs updating *but it won't let you update it*, you're only presented with Uninstall or Open. So just park it and wait, check periodically.

Until it lets you update Google Play Settings, icons for apps moved to SD will show as the generic grey icon, they'll return to normal after that's updated. IIRC, after you get that updated, there's a popup a bit later informing you it's finished updating, or something like that.----

I may have just been lucky, but I didn't experience any of this... I factory reset and worked my way through by way of OTA's and I have reverted back to the MK5 baseband with no problems with the od2 build. (I had to for My Domestic Sim unlock to work flawlessly. I am on Straight Talk now with the ATT compatible BYOP SIM you buy at WalMart.)

On second thought, I may have just not noticed the gray icons and such. But I think when it came up with updates I stopped them and updated the play services, then everything else fell into place.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Galane:
I didn't do any reset or wipe, other than the cache.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] jayshocka:
OD2 is up on sammobile

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SPH-L720T/

FYI
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
When I get my desktop back after I complete my inter state 1200 mile move, I don't mind being the guinea pig and trying. Im not worried about knox anymore so I don't mind... but if I lose root, I will likely need my desktop Odin to get root back or to recover from any soft brick issues)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] kmeleon77:
Fantastic, I'll wait to hear from you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Osirus71:
Correct me if im wrong, but that isnt the one for the Sprint version of phone is it????
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
You're wrong (hey you asked). L720 and L720T are both Sprint (and affiliates) exclusive model numbers.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
OD2 firmware is for true Sprint 720T (not affiliate 720Ts I believe) and as bilgerryan stated, 720 and 720T model phones are exclusive to Sprint and affiliates.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
They unified all the affiliates together in KK. Check in system/media, you'll see Sprint, Boost, and VM files (and XAS, whatever that stands for).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Post edited for clarity

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Interesting and still hard to believe the firmwares for affiliates would not be different. I think each has to have it's own builds. For instance, republic wireless phones don't need Sprint services and apps, and Sprint does need republic wireless services and apps. There would have to be some differences in stock loads/firmwares.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Well they are a separate entity from Sprint... Sprint owns Boost and Virgin Mobile. That's a little bit different of a situation.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Osirus71:
Ahhh...Ok...Then that makes sense if they did that...Didnt know they had combined the tars into one.....:highfive:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
If Sprint owns it, it's not an affiliate..correct?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Correct. Do they own Republic? I may have missed that acquisition.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
No. So then...as I understand things that would make republic wireless an affiliate, and affiliates would not have the same firmware (OD2). Freadom Poo uhh I mean Pop :p is another example of affiliates having different firmware.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Osirus71:
Has anyone been able to download OD2 from Samobile??? My download keeps timing out???????:crying:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] tyxavier13:
No luck here either
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Osirus71:
Ok cool... Glad its not just me...If anyone out there has been able to download it, I would be grateful if you were to upload it somewhere I can download it from.....

Thanks again....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] jayshocka:
no luck with the download either...

Let me ask everyone something. I have read in the past on another phone i had that there is a way to raise the minimum 4g signal strength that the phone will connect to. I ask because at my office my desk is about 7 feet from a window to connect to the 4g signal i have to slide my chair to the window, toggle data and wait for the lte connection. and then I can go back to my desk and after a while i will lose the connection and only have a barely usable 3g connection. any tips or suggestions, or how to adjust the lte connection minimum
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bthorne79:
I'll start download
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] jayshocka:
Down load working now
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] tyxavier13:
Try now I was able to

---------- Post added at 02:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:04 PM ----------

Has anyone tried to Odin this yet or ff (XAS)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Osirus71:
Sweet....Downloading now...And yes, its finally working!!!:good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Osirus71:
Does anyone know if the TWRP SUPERSU METHOD for Rooting work for this OD2 Odin flash???

Thanks.....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] tyxavier13:
Dont know it should though as you can see this version sucks its not the sprint version message notifications doesnt work keyboard sucks a.... gladl for backup ha:cowboy: I do not reccomend this wait for the spr version
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Osirus71:
Are you talking about the verison thats on Samobile currently???L720TVPUCOD2_L720TSPTCOD2_XAS???? :confused: Its a different stripped down version???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] tyxavier13:
Yesssss stripped of everything.....everything......yes everything its like a basic lollipop if theres such a thing
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] fuzzybuffalo:
Then something went wrong with your installation.

Using Odin v3.09, installed this file to PDA /AP slot

L720TVPUCOD2_L720TSPTCOD2_L720TVPUCOD2_HOME.tar.md5

I have 2 and 1/2 pages in my App Drawer, including Sprint apps like Visual Voice Mail.

Clean wiped everything including internal sd and only allowed Google to restore 1 app, Root Explorer, to check for root.

Did not have root. Odined TWRP 2.8.4.0 and flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip from TWRP.

Verified root was working in Root Explorer by renaming build.prop in System folder.

Edit: L720TVPUCOD2_L720TSPTCOD2_L720TVPUCOD2_HOME.tar.md5 is the file that comes from extracting

L720TVPUCOD2_L720TSPTCOD2_XAS.zip from Sammobile.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Since turning off reactivation lock in the security screen inside the new knox app before rooting worked for cf-auto root method, twrp method should also work on OD2 as long as you remember to do the same as described in the op.

I can't make promises, but I can not imagine twrp root method not working if cf-auto root method worked this way.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] fuzzybuffalo:
Reactivation lock not on by default, post above yours I verified TWRP / SuperSU method working.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
You sure did, and I missed it. At first it just looked to me like you were telling him what to try, but I see now that is not the case. Thanks.

Adding your twrp confirmation to OP now. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Osirus71:
This is great....Going to finally Odin my girlfriends S4 and do the TWRP Root for her.....Thanks for the conformation:good:.....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Working on editing any part of the op that talks about galaxytools by idone. He has removed all access to the free galaxy tools app and only supports paid users due to some unfortunate family turn of events and reduction of time available. See his galaxy tools thread for more details.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] atljatl:
I just tried the download and can confirm that it is, in fact, NOT working. Why would you insist on making up a lie about something so petty?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bthorne79:
I got it downloaded with no issue do you need a mirror

And it was not a lie I downloaded the same time he posted that
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Edited.

Please be nice and don't accuse people of lying. There can be many reasons why one person can download something and another can not.

It could be different browsers, computer configuration issues such as firewalls, or different internet providers in which case you may be at the mercy of their configuration rules.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Well, he accused jayshocka, but I agree. Many things can go wrong when downloading a file of that size... especially on sammobile's slow servers.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] jayshocka:
Ha I was wondering when you were going to pop up again!

You Jackhole

Move along everyone nothing to see here. Sorry everyone you all just got stuck in the middle of a two year old troll war
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] atljatl:
[emoji12] i hope things are well with you , sir
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Thanks for the correction. I removed my incorrect reference.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Please don't retaliate. Nothing good comes from it. I spoke up for you. Best to just let him be.

Everyone, please let's keep the mission or thread on track.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] jayshocka:
You too my friend

---------- Post added at 11:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:06 AM ----------

No need to.... it is all in good fun between he and I.

This was all in good fun between us since the Evo
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Cooljb:
OD2 on Sammobile

After reading the last several posts, I wanted to point out that the only OD2 tar on Sammobile right now for either 720 (original or "T") is NOT the Sprint version. The product code on the download page is XAS (Zact Mobile? I though they were out of business). Not sure what flashing that to a Sprint phone would do, but I wouldn't try it...

The correct version will have SPR as the product code on the download page.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] tyxavier13:
Correct this version adds video calling sprint version doesnt but its compatible with minor flaws and no you cant use the video calling feature phone fc keyboard doesnt show pre wording so hopefully if you are using this xas version you have an education lol messages show in notification draw but doesnt on messaging icon just to name a few things.Sammobile has yet to release sprint version
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Osirus71:
I am totally confused....So then the version on Samobil right now IS NOT the Sprint version???Meaning it dosent have Sprint VVM etc???????I thought someone a few post earlier had said that this was the Sprint 720T tar......:confused::eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] tyxavier13:
All Sammobile SPRINT version have a product code SPR this version as All other unknown packages are for other T versions NOT sprint as they have a product code xas.It works because its the same phone but Not everything is the same, the other version would work on SPR and have the same issues we have just on their version for our and their to work fully though we would have to download our version or their version vice versa like in the custom roms 19505, verizon ,cm,and other custom roms function but Not actually function we have to modify this or that for it to works as we want.This version works but function as custom roms Not true stock.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
No, it is true stock, it might not be the true stock version you want, but it is true stock. It is not like custom ROMs at all. The only differences are in csc, floating_feature.xml, and build.prop and maybe a few apps. These features changed in csc, xml, and build.prop can easily be changed by changing using a simple text editor. Custom ROMs contain edits to smali and the apks themselves. Big difference. And I used the XAS version to Odin KitKat (it was the only one I could find at the time) and had no ill effects, I did flash a custom ROM afterwards but never had any problems. At the very least it provides you with a fallback to a working device if you bootloop or screw things up badly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] tyxavier13:
First off many props I love your work youve helped me a lot.I didnt say it wasnt true stock I said it function as a custom rom someone things work someone things dont lol.Not saying its Not but its Not our TRUE VERSION So hence is why I said it function as a custom rom.Any rom Not ORIGINAL from the carrier is ???? I'll wait lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Shocking1stBullet:
Hey Guys! So, I've been following this thread for some time now, and I gotta say its pretty well organized. Anywho, I decided to jump into it and also find out more about my phone. Ive got a 720T as well from sprint and Ive since left them and Boost (I miss the old boost mobile). Currently with T-mobile using another phone. I read a few pages back and I probably should ask this person, that they mentioned having the OD2 update installed plus the MK5 baseband/modem as well and all is running good. I'm currently on 4.4.2 so Before I decide to try anything out My questions are: :confused:

1. Do I have to root/unroot before I can downgrade NC6 modem to MK5 (correct me in any terms I misuse)

2. After updating to Lollipop, does it mess with the domestic sim unlock and relock it?

3. How long would you say the process takes in one sitting? I know gotta find out for myself. :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bthorne79:
No need to unroot od2 will not loose sim unlock if you stick with mk5
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] tyxavier13:
Correct check out post 2575 Shaun_vip says he didnt lose sim unlock after od2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Wicked X for the L720T is finally here-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=61441092
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] grabb0r:
So I am finally ready to install a custom ROM, got all my backups in place, decided on BeanStalk... and I can't find a valid download link even after combing google. I am looking for 4.4.4010 or later - anyone know where I can find it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Added to op. Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Might be better to ask on the Beanstalk thread.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] grabb0r:
[MENTION=4310299]bilgerryan[/MENTION]

Already did; but as that (well, those) thread(s) have been inactive since 2014 I am not sure how likely it is that I will get a reply.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Then maybe you should pick a ROM that's still supported... Like the one I just posted specifically for this model.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] grabb0r:
[MENTION=4310299]bilgerryan[/MENTION]

I've had car salesmen tell me the same thing ;D

Seriously though... I'll check out the wickedx thread and see what's specifically beneficial about the ROM. What I like about beanstalk is the ultimate customization flexibility, and the fact that it's a "finished" ROM rather than something still in development... I am one of those people who likes to get my phone juuuuust right and then not tamper with it for a few years (or until I get a new device).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Lol, I'm no salesman. Just saying if you can't find a working download link it may be time to find something else.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Shocking1stBullet:
Thanks for the reply. So you're saying that if I root at NC6, downgrade the modem to MK5, then update to OD2, I should be good as long as the modem stays on MK5?

If so, doesn't attempting to update the system firmware also update the base band?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
To whom it may concern,

Happy Fathers Day!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] hardhitta0321:
guys.... im a total n00b at this aand im not gonna lie i thought i knew what i was doing nd now im stuck... my phone starts up with the spring samsun galaxy logo and top left corner it says "Set Warranty Bit: Kernal "

i have tried to flash back to custom rom using Odin3.07 and the .tar file L720VPUFNAE_L720SPTFNAE_L720VPUFNAE_HOME.tar

and i also tried to use SPH-L720_MF9_Rooted_NoData_Restore(compressed archive)

that but when i try to do it i always get an error that says : secure check fail apnhlos

if i need to give any more info i can... PLEASE help me out to get my phone back working :crying::crying::crying:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] infirno77:
Won't work unless you use the 720t version of that's what you have. The one you Listed above is 720. Double check it, get the right file, and try again. Good luck bro, been there on another device before. *shoulder-pat*
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] hardhitta0321:
it is the 720t version man. 16gb if that matters...

i know its probably posted on here but can u please link me? i dont wanna keep downloading the wrong file. i just want whatever will put it back to stock lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] infirno77:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28778 register and download
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] hardhitta0321:
aother thing when i go 2 recover mode i get an error saying E:failed to mount system

i just cant get this 2 work...i dont even kniow how to put the.rar i need on an sd card... i dont have a port on my cpu :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] infirno77:
Here is a step by step guide.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=61310868
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] hardhitta0321:
thanks for your help guys... i still cannot get it to work even after downloading the file u guys suggested... (L720VPUGOD2_L720SPTGOD2_L720VPUGOD2_HOME.tar.md5)

here is what i am getting from my ODIN log

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> L720VPUGOD2_L720SPTGOD2_L720VPUGOD2_HOME.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> aboot.mbn

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

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

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

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

this is my last post asking for help here i asked for help in the n00b thread lol but thought id see if u guys have any more suggestions... thanks again fellas. :good:

one last thing when i go into recover mode at the top in red it says -

Android sytem recovery <3e>

LRX22C.L720TVPUCOD2

dont know if that is a litt more info that might help? the LRX22C.L720TVPUCOD2 atleast
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] infirno77:
Did you make sure repartition was unchecked. If it was unchecked, since you tried the wrong one, check it and then try it. It will take a while.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] fuzzybuffalo:
Your getting these errors because you are still using the wrong file.

Your file name has 720V and 720S in it, the correct file will have 720T in it.

I saw earlier someone already gave you this link, but let's try again.

Official Samsung Firmware for the 720T.

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SPH-L720T/

Click on the very top file in that list, you will have to sign up for a free account, but that file will work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] leonleonleon:
can someone please fast reply to me how can i turn off the reactivation lock, i want to root my O2D and i cant even find that anywhere in my settings.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Settings->Security
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] hardhitta0321:
dude thank u so much it worked.. well it flashed... do i want to uncheck the auto reboot? i didnt and now its just stuck on the boot screen
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] infirno77:
It takes a while the first boot, be patient. Auto reboot will not affect that.

If it's still not booting after 30-45 mins, can hold power down for 10 seconds until it does a hard reboot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Cooljb:
Sprint 720T tar

Is finally up on sammobile.com:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/48166/L720TVPUCOD2_L720TSPTCOD2_SPR/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Osirus71:
Does anyone know if all the Root methods available, work for the OD2 tar flash?????

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Yes, they are all still the same as KK