yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
Right now Samsung phones with locked bootloaders cannot be unlocked, people are working very hard to try to figure it out but so far haven't had much success (your can read more about it in the S4 and Note 3 forums).

One option you might have (I didn't think of it until now), would be to root the phone, install SafeStrap, and install a different TouchWiz-based ROM. I'm not sure if there are any that have Hebrew support, but it's worth looking in to. For more information about SafeStrap and how it works, read this thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jkeuclid:
It seems ODIN 3.09 has an issue with the AP file from the Official release 4.3 "I537UCUBML2 (includes all files)" from their Mirror#1, locks up ODIN...

this doesn't seem to affect ODIN 3.04, does it make a difference which ODIN we use? Assuming that BL=Bootloader, AP=PDA, PHONE=CP etc.

The AP file is the only one that locks up 3.09 during the MD5 check, the others load up fine.

I used 3.04 to root from this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2690133

EDIT: NVM, the AP file eventually passed MD5 under ODIN 3.09, just took awhile
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] grrabb:
Life Saver thank you so much

hi

just wanted to thanks all who worked hard and the one who posted this compilation of all firmwares. it was a great help for me and i hope would be for any one else. thank you XDA-Developers.

regards

:victory::D:laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] dmagician:
Enabled language for UI

The only thing important (as it is NOT my device) was the language, and it was resolved as described in some other forum (don't remember its name):

Hebrew ALREADY EXISTS in the basics of android, So following some instructions, I've managed to make the UI hebrew.

I do not want to use SafeStrap because it is a phone ment for a simple user -- not flash-coholic or advanced as most users (including myself :)) here...

Thanks anyways!
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Benduchi:
i have flashed the latest sgh-i537 to attempt to repair my imei null/null that happened during rooting can someone please help me i have tried everything i could find and nothing works I have also tried the Galaxy S Imei writer but it always says my phone is offline ? I tried the modem.bin via every version of odin and get secure check fail
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
Did you try the IMEI fix?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2691264
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
It sounds like one of two things: either the software has somehow messed itself up over time or the hardware is starting to go bad. For the first problem you can flash new firmware, for the second problem you could try to get it fixed but it's probably going to be cheaper to just get a new phone.

To flash new firmware, put the phone in download mode and flash the NE3 firmware with Odin. Keep in mind that this will completely wipe the internal memory, so make sure you copy anything you don't want to lose. As an added benefit this will update the phone to 4.4.2 and from there you can quickly update to 5.0.1 before you give it back.

If you have any questions about flashing firmware, please refer to the i537 Firmware Installation thread first.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] vuvantuan59:
Please ! Help me . pass I537UCUAMF1 (4.2.2) thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
You need to read.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-active/general/guide-update-to-i537-att-firmware-t2835481
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] harrisd23:
So to be clear... my phone auto updated to coc7 and therefore I cannot root correct?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Correct, you cannot directly root any of the lollipop builds for this phone; you have to use Odin to downgrade to KitKat, then use the KeepRoot Method to upgrade to a rooted version of lollipop. I wrote out a more thorough list of directions here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63639949&postcount=2
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] harrisd23:
Yes I have done that method before. I was messing with Android Pay (which made my unroot to use it) and bootlooped my phone. I just reflashed with Odin and it started upgrading to 5.0 on its on so I didnt know if any one had developed another rooting method yet. Thanks for the clarification.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] hotshout:
unknown att s4 active

I received a s4 active from a friend that was already soft bricked.hung up at the att logo.i am skilled with flashing phone with roms and to other carrier's.i boothed up to recovery and wiped data and reset.now the phone boots straight to emergency download mode.i have tried flashing 1 click mf1 and m12.mf1 gives a error at the end installing system.m12 gives a sw ver 4 error or something. I have no clue as to what rom wss on it and cant get to recovery. Only download mode
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] nunis1903:
Have you tried flashing s4 active firmware version i537ucucne3 from odin
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] hotshout:
unknown att s4 active

I will give it a try.thanks for the info
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] hotshout:
unknown att s4 active

Thank you sir.that fixed the problem
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] namitutonka:
Misleading OP

With warm respect, admiration, good cheer holiday wishes, and a wee bit of envy for switching to the i9505 S4, I think the OP titled: "I537UCUCOC7 (5.0.1) Released 2015-08-11 - OFFICIAL", does not refer to any AT&T official OTA, or any Odin file link. This OP header is not accurate, and should be deleted. Instead it should be revamped and included in the OC6 header as an alternative transition to a pseudo OC7. My understanding is that the OFFICIAL AT&T release of OC7 is a one part contiguous block that hasn't as yet been divided into Odined style parts like AP, CSC, etc., let alone anything that can be manipulated by any other parties than Samsung or their respective wireless vendors. The current OP post on OC7 suggests that the OFFICIAL AT&T (OTA) of UCUCOC7 Android version 5.0.1 is rootable, where as only the pseudo non-official OC7 is rootable. I would not put it past myself to be mistaken in my take on this.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
With all due respect I can confidently assure you that is incorrect. The file linked to two lines below the title you refer to (Download Link: Official OC6 to OC7 OTA 280MB) is the original OTA file I captured on stock OC6. Inside the zip is the original, unmodified 2400258.cfg, i.e. the AT&T official OTA

I have heard that kingroot is able to root our phone's 5.0.1 releases although I always recommend muniz_ri's flashfire method which is much safer in my opinion

Also I'd gladly swap my i537 for your i9505, anything for an AOSP or CM lollipop ROM lol
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] namitutonka:
Thanks for putting this straight in my crooked misshapen head. I've got the SGH-i537, Devo7v switched to the i9505. :p
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
I've actually got an i9295. Pretty much the best decision I've ever made with the i537.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jmberumenb:
Silly question...

Can I downgrade from NH3 to NE3 whitout any issues?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Yes you'll be fine
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jmberumenb:
Thanks!

Another silly question.

Can I downgrade from Lollipop OC7 to NE3 using the 4 files Odin Firmware?

SGH-I537UCUCNE3_v4.4.2_ATT_ALL (AP BL CP CSC)
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Yes
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jkeuclid:
All but the bootloader file (BL), otherwise you risk bricking your phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
It's safe to use all four files (BL too), I've done it plenty of times
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] stefaca:
I've download update NE3 to OC6, rename it from original name to update.zip, copy to SD, start update from stock recovery but during update there was several errors like "Footer error" and "ZIP verification failed". On finish all I got was reseted phone. What should I do to update from NE3 to OC6?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Root with towelroot (it's a one-click root app) and then follow the instructions in this thread (skip the part about download mode):

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-active/general/how-to-update-to-i537oc6-5-0-1-t3089355
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] stefaca:
Actually I don't need root. Just update ROM. I think that file from link that I sent is not OK because I can't unzip it on my comp.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] vinay1997:
I am using a samsung s4 active phone[SGH-I537].One day my phone ran out of battery and switched off.After charging when I Turn it on it is showig Custom unlocked symbol....and t is not going further..plzz help me solve this problem:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jtat4eva:
new user

I have never used this forum before so please bear with me. I purchased a galaxy s4 active (at&t sgh-i537) running stock 4.2.2 mf3 firmware I successfully unlocked (to use the phone on metro PCS) and rooted the phone. I mistakenly tried to flash sgh-i337 firmware onto the phone, not realizing there was a difference and soft bricked it. I'm still able to boot into download mode but thats about it... my question is if I initially had the mf3 firmware on the phone could I use mf1 to recover it?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devildude24:
Use ODIN to flash the MF3 back on, you'll have to start all the way over, but that's what happens when you brick. I've soft and hard bricked the very S4 Active I'm typing this from, it took many tries but I'm now actually running Lollipop. Just use ODIN
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jtat4eva:
I have yet to find the mf3 firmware for the sgh-i537 4.2..2 even after days of searching. I'm really stuck over here and would appreciate any help. I'm not lazy or uneducated I'm just running into a wall with this. I've successfully flashed rooted and unlocked numerous other phones over the years and the 1st phone I ever rooted and put custom firmware on (cyanogen) was the huawei ascend 2
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devildude24:
I didn't mean to come across as you being lazy, but all the firmware you'd need is in the OP in this thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jtat4eva:
No I apologize I wasn't saying you said I was lazy lol but in my experience most people on these types of forums (especially those with more knowledge of the subject matter) tend to think noobs like myself are lazy and don't wanna take the time to try and find answers. I was just making it known that I have searched diligently To no avail.

I also noticed that there is a mf3 file in OP but it also says it's only an ota update to mf2 which doesn't have a download link. Thats why I asked if I should try to flash mf1 instead
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devildude24:
Use ODIN to flash ML2, it has a new bootloader and all other files. I'd try to get to Lollipop, the i537 is much improved with the 5.x.x update
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jtat4eva:
So it would be OK to flash a 4.3 rom even though I soft bricked it while running 4.2.2? I read somewhere that because the At&T variant of the S4 active has a locked boot loader you can only flash the same firmware.??? The mirror links are dead so I have to find another way to DL the files

---------- Post added at 01:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:49 PM ----------

I also apologize for the noobish questions I thought I had a good understanding of rooting and flashing but this phone is the worst I've ever encountered and I wish I had read up more about it before I purchased it
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] luisroma:
I am on the same situation. I can only put mine on download mode. It start as a custom ROM, but freeze up on the AT&T logo. I can't load the boot loader for a factory reset. Any recommendation is appreciated. Or were I can download a ROM to load via ODIN.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
All the links you need are in the first post.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] eenkiinkeenk:
tring to flash from NH3 with this.. "Official NH3 to OC6 OTA" unroot, clean stock rom.. but the stock recovery said "e:signature verivication failed.. etc etc etc.. already 3 times redownload the OTA update.. can someone help me? cause ODIN cannot detect my phone at all
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] hermannkao:
I am trying to install NE3toNH3 package but i a m getting a error

error in package ...sideload/package.zip :rolleyes: :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] eenkiinkeenk:
excuse me sir.. my s4 active i-537 stuck at at&t logo.. cant flash using odin, always get usb device not recognize, try on every driver version.. i can enter stock recovery.. im on NH3, when i flash using OTA upgrade on stock recovery.. it always get an error status 7, signature problem etc.. my phone rooted.. ot show pad lock open on boot logo say samsung custom.. help me sir.. is there any way so i can flash using stock recovery OTA in a rooted phone sir? help me please:crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
Because you're rooted you cannot use the stock recovery, your only option is to use Odin. Make sure you do not have Kies installed. Try different USB ports, different USB cords, and different versions of Odin. Your only option is to get Odin to recognize your phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] eenkiinkeenk:
change usb port.. change computer still not recognize.. already change the flexible usb port.. still usb not rcognize.. is it hardware failure? but i already change the flexible.. im curious.. then i tested the original flexible on the other S4a belongs to my friend.. its work normally.. my computer can detect and load the driver easily.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
Unfortunately it sounds like a hardware issue then. I don't have any experience with hardware issues so hopefully somebody else can help you out.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] dedon4christ5:
please, how can i boot into stock recovery and how can i flash the ne3 from there

please help
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
Start by reading more carefully. Everything is explained with pictures.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] dedon4christ5:
alright, thanks i got that.

Now i want to flash the deodexed oc6, in the step 7, its explained to flash the I537_OC7_Bootloader, do i flash this file even if im installing the oc6 and not oc7 ??
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] dedon4christ5:
Please. I flashed the sick-as-hell Rom. Now my phone is hanging seriously. .. how can I flash the rooted cu6 or cu7 and remove the sick-as -hell Rom

---------- Post added at 10:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:21 AM ----------

Hi. Please I flashed the sick-as-hell Rom. Now my phone is hanging. How can I flash the official rooted cu6 or cu7 and remove the sick-as-hell Rom? ??

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
It's like you're not even trying to read.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-active/general/guide-update-to-i537-att-firmware-t2835481
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] dedon4christ5:
Could you please just pretend as if I'm a newbie and help me out, please
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
Using the link I posted, you're going to need to stay by flashing the NE3 Odin package. Step by step instructions are included in the link I posted. From there you'll need to root your phone and then update to OC6 or OC7. Please start by reading through the guides to flash firmware and rooting. If you have specific question about the process ask in those threads.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] dedon4christ5:
Thanks, I'm on oc7 with root though.. Sick as hell rom...
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
You're not on OC7, you're on a custom ROM with the OC7 kernel and modems. Follow the advice I gave you in the previous comment.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] dedon4christ5:
Okay, now I get it completely, thanks a bunch. . Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Siwot Nyubi:
Can you fix the file ?

NH3toOC6 its corrupt, i try to download again again and again and always corrupt. and now i stuck in kitkat version and the hotspot cant switch on ... :(
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Sparxo:
Is there anyway I can upgrade to 5.0.1 OC6 from 4.4.2 NH4?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
It's almost like you intentionally didn't read the first link in the first post.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] One-Six:
So far it looks like us folks that have the NH4 are screwed. I have been trying to get my phone updated to OC6 for a month now and have not found anyone that has been successful at it, and that includes the Samsung reps at Best Buy.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] King_Loki001:
try this thread: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-active/general/how-to-update-to-i537oc6-5-0-1-t3089355 and try updating to OC7 assuming you have the model of phone
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Hypercore:
There is a new Lollipop firmware out, not sure if you guys know or not.

I537ATTCOC8 LINKS:

OC8 AP

http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file&id=13582

OC8 CP

http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file&id=13584

OC8 CSC

http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file&id=13585

OC8 BL

http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file&id=13583

I hope this helps someone. I tested and it works perfectly. Kingroot can root this as well.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Hypercore:
I already posted this but it didn't put it as the last post for some reason, I'm reposting to make sure everyone can see this since I did a search and nobody as mentioned this firmware yet.

There is a new Lollipop firmware out, not sure if you guys know or not.

I537ATTCOC8 LINKS:

OC8 AP

http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file&id=13582

OC8 CP

http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file&id=13584

OC8 CSC

http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file&id=13585

OC8 BL

http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file&id=13583

I hope this helps someone. I tested and it works perfectly. Kingroot can root this as well.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
This absolutely blows my mind. This is the first update in nearly a year and a half and an update over there and a half years after the phone was released. If anybody has more information on what was in the release other than "security updates" if be very interested to know what was in it.

Here's the info on AT&T's website (https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tut...1143925?make=Samsung&model=GalaxyS4ActiveI537)
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jeff.p:
can someone upload the default lollipop wallpaper?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Hypercore:
Here is a thread with the stock Lollipop wallpapers.

Here are some more.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] ndroftheline:
requested update to verbiage

Should also state that the downloaded file, which is a ZIP file, must first be unzipped and the .cfg file inside must be renamed to update.zip; I was trying to rename NE3toNH3.zip (the actual file downloaded from the links on the post) to update.zip. Which is mostly just because I'm a noob, but I was following instructions what I thought was very carefully.

Thanks for all the hard work you guys have obviously put into this. I do quite like the hardware (repairability, durability) of this phone and especially the prices I can get them at.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] IReticentI:
Just the bootloader?

I noticed these stock firmware downloads are 2.2 GB .exe files. Is there a way/place I can download just the bootloader image?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Which one, I can maybe help you
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] IReticentI:
4.2.2 ucuamf1.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Faramire:
It appears that the NE3 to OC6 file does not work. I did just flash to stock NE3 from a rooted NE3. Now i am looking to upgrade to 5.0.1. But the NE3 to OC6.zip file, once downloaded, cannot be opened as "file is invalid." I've tried redownloaded it 3 times now to no luck.

I can't use the NH3 to OC6, correct? Even though the NE3 to OC6 guide references the NH3 file? I just assumed this was a typo.

(EDIT) - I just did NE3 to NH3, and then I did NH3 to OC6.

Now I want to go to Marshmallow - Any way to get this done w/o rooting?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
OC7 is the last firmware that was released for the i537. There is nothing after that.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] voidxor:
You contradicted yourself, having acknowledged OC8 above. Would you add it to the OP?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] voidxor:
I tried this at your suggestion, only to regret it. Kingroot is adware, and possibly spyware too. It blocks uninstallation via any means (e.g. application manager, Play Store) except the built-in uninstall function, which takes the opportunity to unroot your device first as punishment for uninstalling it. It also blocks SuperSU, forcing you to use Kingroot as your root manager. Each successive version gets more trojan-like protections, meaning that old removal techniques no longer work. I had to wipe my phone with Odin just to get all traces of Kingroot off of it. Don't use Kingroot.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] AndyTandy:
Hey, any new firmware updates for the SGH-I537, or is I537UCUCOC8 gonna be the last update?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
This device came out 8 years ago as a modified version of a flagship line that has since had at least 7 newer major releases. Unfortunately Samsung is not going to be making any new firmware for this device, I537UCUCOC8 is the final update.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Benduchi:
Yes thank you that was the modem.bin tried with every version of Odin keep getting secure check fail
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] TheTinkerer:
I'm getting the same problem - the modem.bin from that thread is failing the secure check. It locks up Odin on my WinXP VM, and the check fails when I use Heimdall on OSX.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jkeuclid:
[MENTION=3047491]Devo7v[/MENTION], how long after an official release before we can get KK FW up?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
I believe somebody posted it in another thread, I'll update this post tomorrow when I have more time.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
Added some information regarding the new NC9 (4.4.2) firmware. Hopefully somebody can find the complete Odin package. As always, I'll update as more information becomes available.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
Added a link to the NC9 root method.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jkeuclid:
deleted, solved.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] xAjCx:
[MENTION=3047491]Devo7v[/MENTION]

I added Odin files for ML2 to android file host if you want to toss it into OP since one of the link is down. Some may need it for one of the root methods for NC9.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407587767
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
Link added, thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jkeuclid:
In lieu of the ODIN package whenever the hell that will show up, how do we flash if possible with this 2400258.cfg file? Do we rename it to update.zip and flash from sd card via recovery? I'm on or back to 4.3 and went to take the OTA which I've done a few times and now it tells me my software is up to date?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
This question might be better to post to the 4.4 Update discussion thread that I linked to in the OP. But I've read about it being done 2 ways:

The method you mentioned; rename it to update.zip and flash it through stock recovery, or

Copy it to the update folder as mentioned in this post.

I'm still on MF3, so I can say which one works better.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] jkeuclid:
Thanks so much [MENTION=3047491]Devo7v[/MENTION], you've made my day and I'm here to say the first method above worked like a charm :highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] namitutonka:
I537UCUAMF3 (4.2.2) Released 2013-06-21 - OFFICIAL

Can't find this file, if anybody has a link please let me know and I will update this post.

I just got a Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SGH-i537 last week, as my first smartphone. I has as a Baseband Version named I537UCUAMF3. There is also a Kernel Version named 3.4.0-784654. It is running Android version 4.2.2. I used the app SuperSU to sucessfully disable Knox and enable Root access. I'm a noob, and if there is any way I can get I537UCUAMF3 off of this phone, I will jump through any hoops to provide it to you.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Devo7v:
Unfortunately you cannot. Somebody needs to obtain a leak of the files before they are flashed to the phone. I appreciate the offer but unfortunately there nothing you can do.