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[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
It's there to give the chance to someone to take interest in starting development but no developers has had the device due to the weakness of the hardware. It's the same as the Note 2.

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Samsung really screw it up on this one!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
If you sold your Mega, why do you care? And why are you still here?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Perhaps he's hopeful that someone cracks the code to unlock the phone's potential. He may be going back to the Mega if someone does. I'm waiting too...
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
You're the eternal optimist, Caguas!:D. But, sometimes you just have to tell it like it is!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
I know!, I'm trying not to loose hope in people and in this thread!!! :fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
You know......everytime a person uses the word "but", it cancels out the previous portion of the comment, but maybe I am wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Galaxy Mega 2 is coming but I'm not impressed with the specifications. :p

says Phonearena.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] latinohot:
Who'd thought this bootloader was so hard to crack on a mid range phone:(.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
Not sure whether you noticed or not, but the Mega 2 is only a real upgrade for the 5.8 in Mega. It is only bumping up to a 5.9 in screen.

Now the W.....thats what im talking about.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
No, I didn't notice. What's a W?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
Samsung Galaxy W......it packs a full 7 inches. If you have never wrapped your hands around 7 inches. Dont try....you could tear ligaments.

Dont get hopes up though. I think the other stats arent any or much better than what we have now, and tye chances of it making it to the states is slim.

Ran a Mega 2 search and found it in linked along with an Asus 7 and 8 inch phablet.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
I really hope something will be done with this phone. I miss my big screen..... :(
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] taz44410:
Link is gone for recovery\knox off

Is it no longer available?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
We know....try reading...sorry
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] jrocx:
Any updates?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] icemikesr2:
scam

This tread was created to scam people out of money there was never any progress just a bunch of sob stories so people would give him money. First it was his back then his dog then him unlocking phones for money. Don't waste your time with this guy. Get another phone and move on he's a scam artist of I've ever seen one. I tried to help in the new tread to unlock bootloader neither him or the other guy would respond.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] jrocx:
I figured that, but tried to stay optimistic. Thanks man.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] latinohot:
Did development stop?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
I hope you are wrong. I will not make any judgment on him for now but your comment got me worried. I lend him my Mega so he can work on breaking it. My last communication with him was on the 8th and I have send him several texts and got no response yet from him. I was willing to lose my Mega due to a brick while trying to get it broken but not willing to lose it due to theft. Like I said before, I'm not accusing him at this time of any wrongdoing. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt but now I'm worried.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
Most likely.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
I have tried to bump this thread and Biobundy's thead. You get nothing from anybody

.....sigh.....
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
We can only hope our contract end comes soon! I am finished with AT&T. Remember....this is not Samsung's doing or the Intl models would be locked also.....this is all on the carriers!!!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
I fault Samsung too because they could have put better processor and memory to make the phone more attractive that way people will pay attention to.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
1. I think the size more than the specs put people off.

2. If Samsung had put a lot more stuff in it, I wouldn't have been able to afford it!?

3. Did you ever get your phone back?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
My last text to him that he answered was on the 8th of this month. After I have send him several texts but I got no answer from him. Read my post several lines up to see how I feel.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
Wow!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Silesh.Nair:
Last online yesterday 09:55 hours...
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
He still has my Mega... I'll give him a couple of days.... the waiting game is on....
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Teyshablue:
Yeah...I don't like the looks of this. I mean if you can't do it, fine. I can totally understand that. Just communicate.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] jrocx:
We wanted a recovery for our phone's so bad, we were blind. He took advantage of us...Now he has a new phone, probably sold it for crack. This was a scam from the beginning, I hate to say I told you so.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
Explain exactly how you were taken advantage of

I mean, I want recovery too, but I was never promised anything. I only know of 1 person who has lost something right now. You my friend have put yourself in a new category with me at least. I am sure it doesnt mean anything to you, but is it really necessary to accuse someone being on crack?

Yet I bet if he were to come up with a recovery or some major breakthrough, you would be his best friend.

Even if you were to deny it, you would have a problem benefitting from it.

You are always chiming in negativity, its just not being productive my friend
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
As far as I remember you did not told me anything. I am still giving him the benefit of the doubt. only time will tell.......
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] DaHulk07:
Damn I hope you at least get your phone back
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
Bump???????
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Recently I received communication from hopsin4444. he's out of the states visiting some relatives and he will be resuming his work but not on xda. I think he told me he would go to other forum like androidforums.com or something like that. he's complaint is here at xda there are a few members of this community that are too demanding and pushy. He also told me he had some friends that are going to be cooperating with him in the project.

It would be just a matter of time.

Keep your fingers crossed!!!!! :fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] DaHulk07:
So if he is going to be on another site how will we know when he has done it or how can we follow him
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] icemikesr2:
Another site lol

What difference will it make the same people will just go to the other site and ask the same questions there's so site as big as xda. More lies and excuses lol. Hope you get your phone back seriously. I'm just calling it how I see it.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
I am sure Ice is right, the drama is going to be everywhere. No matter what he does, it will follow.

What a shame. I stuck up for the guy and gave him the benefit of the doubt whenever possible (all the time).

Now he looks like a forum fugitive.......good luck to him.

Hope you get your phone back.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] azpatterson3:
I have been watching this thread from the Go. Too bad that it went this way. I was hopeful but at some point you have to read the writing on the wall. Need fresh eyes on this. Hope a real dev picks this project up.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
Stick a fork in him.....he's done. I would be very suprised if he turns up in another forum.

Not being a pessimist. ...just a realist.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Ageed that drama will follow no matter what but at least he will get a breather for a while. in all my years at XDA I have seen developers come and go for the same reasons so he's not the first one to leave the XDA community. I'll keep you posted and I'm sure if he finally break the phone he may post the final result here. When I lender my phone I knew I was taking a risk of losing the phone to a brick or possibly theft. I did a leap of faith. Still giving him the benefit of the doubt. Only time will tell.......
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
If he were to still hang around or not, I would still stick up for him. Anybody who would take on any development project, no matter what the magnitude, deserves respect. I cant do it, but I am married, have a family and understand the dedication and sacrifice developers make for us dullards.

I have seen many get chased out due to demands and lack of understanding. This aint frikken Burger King.

Keep us posted my friend.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] sanmiguel213:
Development project???

I'm so sorry if I missed something here, but what development project are you talking about???

I read the whole thread and the only thing posted by the "developer" were files that anyone can find online (Odin,SGH-I527 stock ROM, King Root).

IMHO, all the contributions were made by caguas56 and the people who sent donations to him.

Did you get the "knoxoff recovery" that he send you??? (Hopsin4444 has not sent me anything, so I have nothing to try/PM sent to our developer friend :thumbup:/You must have found another tester? )

Again, I'm so sorry if I missed something here...
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Read my post on page 46.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Erik20t:
ive been following this thread since the beganing an the actions and demands that people are fine in my opinon because this knox-off recovery was promised to everyone months ago....smh so farewell to hops.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] latinohot:
what happened?

did he give up?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
He moved to another thread due to pressure on xda. I'll keep you posted.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
Ever get your phone back?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Not yet. I was able to communicate with him thru email a couple of weeks ago and will do so this week. I'll let you know what transpired.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Update

In the course of a couple of days I will let all of the members of this forum know of the whereabouts of the OP of this forum. Still giving him the benefit of the doubt. I don't want to say anything at this time until I'm sure what's happen.

bear with me for a couple of days..................
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
More News

I was able to get in contact with hopsin4444 thru email just a couple of minutes ago. He had finally surgery on his back and had to move to Pueblo Colorado with his parents. I will reproduce some of his email to me.

"Hey caguas sorry its been awhile been really busy with my surgery and also moving can't work due to my back so had to move down to pueblo with family I don't currently have any kinda internet service and my cricket line expired a while ago so when ever I can get into town I can check my email I currently before we moved had a recovery almost completed minus dome lagging I should be able to get internet again here shortly but if you would like the phone back I van mail it to you and someone else can put in all the time again its up to you if I don't reply back give it a few fays I have to come back into town again Monday and then I can stop down here at the library again Monday to check on some in home care apps but ya man thanks for the patience times are ruff if you do allow me to continue to work on it."

that was his first respond today from a Library in Pueblo. now the second part.

"

No its not I had to let it go I don't currently have a phone atm I am working on getting a low budget one from an assistance program as soon as I get I'll let you know and my android forum one got shut down because I posted my website and keyboards on there and they said that I was selling stuff :( but when I do have it done I will give you all files and you can post it where ever I just don't wanna deal with all that stuff but I'll contact you on Monday when we come back to the library I have to run thanks for the support and the patience and you can let others know as well I'll finish it though I'm sure they will have lots to say.".

He would not be posting on XDA but he will give me the files and permission to post it here.

I'll keep you guys posted........... :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
Well, I have my fingers crossed but I'm certainly not holding my breath!!!!???
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
I understad, at least he is still in communication. only time will tell.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
Oh, believe me.....I will be the first to say I'm wrong and congratulate him!!! I would even send him a donation!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
As you read he offered to return my phone if I wanted to. The fact that he don't hide from me gives me hope. waiting is not fun but I think he is the only one willing to work on this phone. so, the wait goes on!!!!....................
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] droid73:
just so every one knows..the bootloader on the sgh-i527 is NOT locked by firmware/software! it is locked by hardware! meaning,you have to have a special factory data transfer cable box that the usb cable ataches to with the factory software programing data to unlock/un-write protect the bootloader.

so unless we can find a tech who can duplicate the data transfer box we are out of luck!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] DaHulk07:
I would like to read up on this, can you point me to where you got this info from
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] droid73:
its nothing read,its fact,and i could lose my job telling but everyone who owns this phone should know..

"you brick your phone,you bring it to me(ATT store),i tell u your warrenty is void because u tried to root your device so you pay for us to fix it,we actualy have to send it to the main service department due to no store having the proper conecting data box".

like kindle fire having to have a special factory fast boot cable to get it into fast boot mode to root it?!..well our mega sgh-i527 is the same..it has to have that special conection to disable write protection of the bootloader to be able to root
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] azpatterson3:
[MENTION=3798079]dparrothead1[/MENTION] are you still holding your breath? [MENTION=1791513]caguas56[/MENTION] I hope you get your phone back and not burnt because you are a good guy.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
No.?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] DaHulk07:
Would have been nice to have a fully rooted mega, guess i need to see about getting a different one:(
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
You can have a rooted Mega if you didn't take the update. I didn't uodate and I'm still rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
I have received an update from hopsin4444 on monday. still recovering from surgery in Pueblo. I have seen some comments about the need of a special cable needed to break the bootloader and that got me thinking if it is any worth giving this phone a chance but I still will wait to see what happens.......

I'll keep you guys posted........
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] tswtech2:
where is the knox recovery download link?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
You obviously dont spend much time reading do you?

Sorry for being a d@#k, its just pretty common knowledge and super easy to find the answer to your question.

It was a test, something went wrong and link was pulled to save folk from brick.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] tswtech2:
actually i just skimmed through to see if someone had post the link. i read the last few pages after i had already posted the reply. i can't reflash my phone so i willing to try anything at the moment
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
Reflash?

What and how did you flash the first time?

Curious
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Question

What is the new update for the Mega from Samsung?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] tswtech2:
4.4.2. i actually just used it to fix my phone. http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-mega/general/stock-odin-firmware-i527-4-4-2-t2835136
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
The one coming from Samsung that I heard will prevent to do Root?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] tswtech2:
well, i actually didn't flash anything. i was taking the ota update and when my phone rebooted it was just boot looping. so i decided to try to fix with odin but it had the knox counter (or wrong bootloader) because of the update, so it kept failing. i learned that the bootloop issue was actually caused by the replacement lcd i had on it from being repaired. i got the info from the thread that i just posted link for where i got the firmware to fix it. once i switched the screen there was no more bootloop

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i have an htc one m8. this was just a phone i had scooped up to try out, so don't really know too much about updates and the such with the mega.

i'm definitely not keeping the mega after this whole issue though.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] dparrothead1:
The silence is deafening!!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] DaHulk07:
I had high hopes for this phone now I'm ready for sumthin else:(
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
It may take a while but something will be done.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Teyshablue:
I've already moved on to a G3. Too bad...the ATT Mega had promise.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
At this point I don't know what's going to happen with the Mega. hopsin4444 is still out of comision but he still in contact with me. I'll not moving to another Mega. Only time will tell.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] DaHulk07:
I guess at this time its the hurry up and wait game unless another dev decides to have mercy on us lol
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
UPDATE

Situation with hopsin4444 the same for now. BUT, this is what I did. I got me another Mega because I miss my big screen. then I root it and took the risk to flash SAFESTRAP but it did not work(the recovery won't flash). then flashed Xposed and Wanam Xposed and was able to tweak and run almost all the module and frameworks. My Mega have New Life Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you got the "Custom" label at boot you can run Triangle Away!. IT WORKED FOR ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] 903tex:
Man if I was you I try to get my phone back!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
I have no worries. newer phones come and go every day. besides, I lend it my phone so he can break the protection and in the process it may be damage. still trust him and I'm in contact with him. thanks for your concern.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] latinohot:
has there been any progress?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Not from the stand point of the recovery but I managed to flash Xposed and Winam Xposed and made some tweaking to the Mega. So far so good!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Gotroot:
Just a thought but could you use this to downgrade from 4.4?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Not that I know of.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Gotroot:
Uhmm im haven the digi problem after upgraden. Im sure if you could get recovery working. It would be easy to zip up the driver .
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
I'm assuming you upgraded, if that's the case you can't root then. I don't know if there is a way to downgrade. Maybe by using Samsung Kies.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Gotroot:
It was upgraded when i got it. But if you can get knox off the you should be able to downgrade. Kies wont work
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] vazersecurity:
Does anyone still have the knox off download? I am still running 4.2.2 will knox off work for 4.2.2? Just a wonder before I update to 4.4

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Sorry for being annoying. I just spent an hour reading through the thread. Bummer this didn't work as well as we hoped.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
This is the AT&T Mega thread. the only thing we have is root, no bootloader, no recovery so we don't know the answer to your question.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] vazersecurity:
Yeah, I know it's the AT&T Mega Thread. That's what I have (disregarding my signature).
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] DaHulk07:
I guess there's still no new development for this mega:crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Nope, I may have an announcement in a couple of days.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] txnolesfan93:
Is there root even on 4.4.2? I already took the update but if there is no further updates coming for this phone then its root or time to move on.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] sashusmom:
Sometimes you roll the dice and lose:( Sorry for the loss of your phone. I still think it's a really good phone if you get it at the right price. The locked bootloader is a PITA. I assumed it would be hacked with the guys here on XDA. But it is an orphan device with no interest.

Even locked down it is a cool phone. But I will not get another Att phone with a locked bootloader again. With iphones you know the JB is coming. I think this is the first android phone that is stuck. Oh well.....Live and learn.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] txnolesfan93:
So I can still just root and be able run app that require root right? But can I still root even though I took the 4.4.2 update?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] kmt5150:
Negative.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
No hope here, still got my Mega but today bought a Sony Xperia Z Ultra. 6.4" of screen real estate and with unlocked bootloader. will keep my mega for now. no changes in regards of communications with hopsin4444.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] latinohot:
How do you like the bigger screen?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] captemo:
Who is your provider with Z Ultra?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
It's Unlocked and I'm using it with Straight Talk and works like a charm!!! just have to put my sim card and tweak the network setup!.. just got it today and the phone is HUGE!!!. still playing and putting software on it. soon I will try some Roms. :):o:D;):p:cowboy::cyclops::fingers-crossed::good::laugh:

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LOVE IT!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] latinohot:
I forgot to ask, where did you buy it from?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Swappa.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] kmt5150:
Good news and bad news, peeps...

So, It looks like the

ONLY

way to get past KNOX and AT&T Bulls#it software is to, in fact, JTAG it. When you press the power button on your phone, the first thing it does is look for a valid bootloader which is also where the CSC and recovery is located. If the bootloader doesn't match the hash of the o/s, or vice-versa, the device locks up. The hash changes any time something gets added or removed from the flash pack (your odin file) PLUS AT&T adds an extremely hidden file to make that hash change without it. Friends of mine in Dallas and Houston say it's becoming bigger business because the service for unlocking these thru the only available means is just about the price difference to get the device unlocked straight from the factory unless you count the contract subsidy which you end up paying for and then some if you fulfill your AT&T contract. Mine was purchased outright. I should've got the i9205, and would've had I researched the phone in it's entirety first.

So, you either buy a RIFF box with the no-solder adapters, get an i9205 JTAG resurrection file, tick the 'ignoreid' box, let it do it's thing (total of about 250)OR what I'm about to suggest.

Shell out 40 bucks for a JTAG service, because buying your own RIFF just for this is not economically feaseable when there are professionals out there who can already do it for us. Mobile Tech Videos will do it for 30, plus I'd recommend the device unlock for another 10. Looks like yall's bounty is going to head to these guys because really, I don't know about you, but I'm tired of having to research for countless hours for endless nights just to unlock this sonofabitc#. Shame on samsung for making it this damn difficult. I should've looked into these guys much sooner.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] kmt5150:
Look around here for the I527UCUBNE7 firmware files. Theyre here somewhere. Use that and odin 3.09 to bring ur phone back to 4.4.2.

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[Samsung Galaxy Mega] gonehaywire:
Except for...
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] caguas56:
Just followed your advice and purchase the JTAG service. let's see what happens..........
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Kevinreid1:
So did it work for you and can you now do whatever you want with the device, custom roms, root, ect........