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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] patstar5:
I rooted my galaxy s4 sgh-i337 runing android 4.4.2 today using towel root. It is an apk you install and will root any phone with 4.4.2 or lower. Well I tried flashing clockworkmod but when it restarts a message from at&t comes up saying that unauthorize software is trying to install on phone. So I think that means the bootloader is locked. How do I unlock it so I can flash CWM and perform a nandroid backup. Then I want to install custom roms. I know alot of people were looking for 4.4.2 root for s4 so might want to post another thread about towel root. towelroot .com
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] RockRatt:
You CANNOT install CWM or TWRP. You will need to use SafeStrap recovery. Read up about it, as I have the older Loki bypass and don't need/use towelroot or safestrap.

With safestrap you are limited to flashing Touchwiz based roms. You can flash modems. You CANNOT flash kernels.

Sent From My Spiderman,Ironman,Red,Dark Blue,Green, GreyedOut BadAss Themed I337
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] patstar5:
So I can't use cyanogenmod, aosp, aopk, or pacman roms?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Thr33-F0ur:
There's one partially working Google Play edition rom, but otherwise, no.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] DanRyan85:
This makes me truly sad. I was so looking forward to possibly flashing these ROMS and now...I have to get it my time machine and go backwards lol whenever I find the time to figure the downgrading thing out. Sounds to me like I'll be happier when I do find the time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] highaltitude:
There is no way going back to the older bootloader. The only way to go back would be to find an older S4 on eBay etc. with the old BL
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] spirodave:
All the post below are correct except being able to go back to firmware with an unlocked boot loader.. Install safestrap 3.72 and install recovery. You will get a Twrp recovery .. dont try flashing custom kernels ..It might flash but none of the setting such as overclock etc. will work .nor will you be on that kernel version afterwrds .. I guess the simple answer is no for cwm and aosp roms .. You will be only able too flash custom stock roms
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] anthonyjames:
Wifi issues with towelrooted gs4

First off this may not be the right place for this (first time poster), and if so, either please help me in finding the right forum or forgive my ignorance.

I rooted my galaxy s4 today, and I have found that when I am trying to use wifi I am unable to connect to some pages. Using chrome I am unable to load google.com, or google anything directly from the search bar. And the app imgur also doesn't load whilst on wifi, but if I switch to my cell network they load just fine. If I had unlimited data of course this would not be an issue, but that is not the case and therefore I come to this forum and hope that someone can help me out!

My s4 is an at&t i337. I would amazingly, greatly appreciate any help! :)

Much thanks in advance!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] shiftystylee:
lost recovery with unlocked bootloader

Hello,

longtime flasher here, not as familiar with gs4.

My girl has a sgh-i337 that has been bootloader unlocked since day one. Been on TWRP and slim rom the whole time too.

I was wiping Cache, Dalvik Cache, and System prior to doing a rom update and TWRP glitched out while updating partition after the final wipe operation. Screen went black. Boots to download mode only.Will not boot rom (as system was wiped) but shows the samsung custom unlocked logo. When in download (odin) mode, I see product name: sgh-1337, Current Binary: Samsung Official, System Status: Custom CSB_OEM_LSB: 0x30 Write Protection: enable

universal android toolkit will not show device connected so Installation of custom recovery through toolkit fails. ADB will not show device connected. ODIN will show device connected, though.

To recover with odin, can I flash the I337UCUAMDL from sammobile and retain unlocked bootloader?

Thanks for any and all help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] wiredotaku:
What is the bootloader version you need to unlock? I have 4.2.2 Red ATT S4, Baseband Version : I337UCUAMF3 / BUILD: JDQ39 , if i was able to unlock how would i go about doing so? I was hoping i could do something with Loki if not? How does Loki work exactly as well?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] thebestiam:
Congrats, you just voided your warranty. It will be 0x1 instead of 0x0.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] GuestX0019:
Just FYI for you guys hijacking the thread. It is usually better for you if you start your own thread. Most people skim these threads and may lose track of who they were helping or give bad info to you thinking they were replying to the original question. Or, just skip the thread if they don't think the OP tiltle interests them.

You will get more direct answers and quicker help if you do. Or try to post here--

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2320430

Just trying to get you faster and more accurate responses--:good::)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] th3doorMATT:
How did you root S4?

How did you root your galaxy? I've been trying for two days now and no matter what I try to do it never works, fortunately I haven't bricked my phone but I feel like it's only a matter of time! I have a:

Samsung SGH-I337 for AT&T

4.4.2

Baseband Version: I337UCUFNI1

Kernel version: 3.4.0 Sep. 4th

Security software version v1.0 Release 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=55537351
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] th3doorMATT:
Using Odin 3.10

I've tried using other methods I'm not home to try this one out but every time I've connected my phone to Odin the COM Port has always been blue, I've never gotten it to be yellow like I've read in other guides. Any time I've tried to flash when it's blue it's failed. Any suggestions to get it yellow?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
I believe in Odin 3.09 it is blue I've always used 1.85 where it's yellow. What tar file are you trying to flash?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] th3doorMATT:
Hmmm. I still don't know why it fails but when I get home I'll have to let you know. I've deleted several after failing. I'm sure I can find them again and I think I still have a few as well so I'll let you know.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] th3doorMATT:
CF Auto Root and Towelroot

I've used both CF Auto Root, Towelroot, and Motochopper guides and none of them have worked.

The only file I have on my computer is: philz_touch_6.08.9-jflteatt.tar.md5 as one of the files I used but that didn't work. I actually had already downloaded the files from the article you had linked but I didn't get around to it yet, I'm going to try that method out in about 15-30mins and see what happens.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] th3doorMATT:
It worked!

Followed everything on that post and it worked! I'm rooted!

Though I'm not sure if you know about custom recoveries. I'm having issues with installing any of them and having it work. I am currently trying Safestrap and for some reason it won't install the recovery. It'll go through the process, but the state of the recovery won't change or anything.

I ultimately want to install CM11, but I'm really struggling to find a way that works!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] lentmain:
unlocked bootloader.....

I still can't figure how to install the .apk file from kingroot..? How do you install the file to root it..?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] patstar5:
I never managed to root my galaxy s4, I got an htc one m8 shortly after and then a Oneplus One (which I still have).

This thread is very old, I suggest searching around or start a new thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] sway8966:
King root is a one-click root tool . Here is the guide about using the king-root.

I use Towelroot from here

In order to get rooted, your rom has to be rooted rom. You can read more here
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] hegel22:
The original thread was from 2014.

Is there any newer fix for locked bootloader, I have the exact same problem, I flashed 4.4.2 accidentally I thought it was 4.2,2 and would like to install other ROMS. please let me know if there is another way, My phone is rooted, and I managed to uninstall knox,

thanks,
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] audit13:
Once the bootloader is locked, there is no way to unlock the bootloader. For custom ROMs, safestrap will need to be used to flash custom ROMs.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] vuut:
Hi guys someone help me forum's S4 I337. Rom roor recovery.. ect..thanjs all
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] shakeyone:
cf auto root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] audit13:
I see no file on the chainfire website for rooting an sgh-i337 with cfautoroot: https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] pokekingz44:
so there is a way to use a custom rom with a locked bootloader???
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] audit13:
The custom ROM world have to be based off a stock ROM in order to work on a locked bootloader.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] StoneyJSG:
You can't unlock the bootloader, unless you start a class action against AT&T claiming that older phones aren't supported so being able to unlock should be a must. There was an exploit for the MDL firmware called Loki that bypassed the lock, but never unlocked it. Loki allowed for TWRP and custom ROMs to boot. Loki was patched by AT&T in the MK2 firmware I believe. Which was the firmware before MF3 I think. If you want to know how Loki works, check out my guide here: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-one-guide-to-mdl-bootloader-t3584122

---------- Post added at 04:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:08 PM ----------

First off the bootloader was never unlocked, just bypassed with Loki. You can flash the MDL firmware over what you have, but you will probably have to root again with towel root then reinstall Loki so the bootloader lock can be bypassed to allow custom recovery and ROMs.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] devhabesha1:
is bootloader unlocked on samsung galaxy s4 5.1.1 version? if not how can i unlock it with out losing any data?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] StoneyJSG:
No, it is permanently locked. No, you cannot unlock it without the correct decryption keys from AT&T or Samsung.
[One (M8) Accessories] wraith2626:
Not sure if anyone has used the Spartan Tempered Screen Protector for their M8 or another device, thought I would pass on that they are having a pretty decent deal on these - 90% off when you order two.

Use code Huge90off2 at checkout.

Ordered two - free shipping - cost me $8.00

If anyone has feedback on this product, would love to hear your story. Picked them up, figured even if not perfect, the price was right. :cowboy:
[One (M8) Accessories] Elsydeon:
I guess they got swarmed, I had it in my cart, 10 minutes later when I attempted to check out, it said sold out. Would appreciate impressions though from those that bought it, once it arrives. I'm curious how smooth these feel, as well as whether the sides and corners are rounded or sharp.
[One (M8) Accessories] mikey2487:
let me know what you think of it! can't beat the price for two of them. for some reason i can't add them to my cart when i try grrr
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
.4mm thick is quite a thick glass protector by comparison with others. Didn't mention if it's rounded edges.
[One (M8) Accessories] AugustJuly:
Anyone have an update on the quality of these screen protectors?
[One (M8) Accessories] il buono:
Just got mine and the edges are rounded. Haven't installed it though since I already have a mime tempered glass installed. If anyone wants though I can upload some pics
[One (M8) Accessories] hgoldner:
Awaiting my shipment. Although I have a decent plastic protector on now, it really is an oil hog. Might take it off as soon as Spartans arrive.

My name's Harold and I'm a flashaholic....
[One (M8) Accessories] Chris_c81:
How does it compare in thickness to the MIME Ghost Glass?
[One (M8) Accessories] il buono:
I have the MIME Feather Glass, which is 0.15 mm, so it is noticeably thicker.

Sent from my One M8
[One (M8) Accessories] William604:
Using the Nillkin 9H Tempered Glass Screen protector currently, but ordered some Xtreme Guard Spartan because they were cheap.
[One (M8) Accessories] hgoldner:
Just got a warranty replacement yesterday and I had already picked two of these up dirt cheap during the sale. Was absolutely the easiest install of any screen protector I've ever done and looks fantastic on my new unit. Far fewer fingerprints, and crystal clear. Highly recommended, especially when on sale.
[One (M8) Accessories] jlouang:
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[One (M8) Accessories] WinDroidGuy:
Here's a video of it on the device

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[One (M8) Accessories] adampatricknc:
Just ordered 2 as of today! Summer85 gets you the Spartan Protector for $6!
[One (M8) Accessories] Traceamount:
Just recently got my tempered glass. Very happy with it, almost feel as if its smoother than the screen itself, and fingerprints wipe off much easier :) Was really easy to install, would buy again!
[One (M8) Accessories] Tre Lawrence:
Impressed with it. Works well.
[One (M8) Accessories] DLG187:
Got mine today (ordered 2 with the 85% code).

Pretty quick and painless install, and the best part is the protector seems pretty fingerprint resistant (which was my biggest annoyance with plain screen.)
[One (M8) Accessories] Ark1406:
Ohhh how unfortunate. There's a 90% code, Mega90off2
[One (M8) Accessories] WinDroidGuy:
I stocked up, got them for all my devices. Still paid less then 1 regular price protector from Spigen or other haha
[One (M8) Accessories] DLG187:
Yea I saw that today, I was tempted to buy a backup, but it's out of stock at the moment
[One (M8) Accessories] blestsol:
Missed the sale again. Do you guys use slick deals or something?

Sent from my HTCM8
[One (M8) Accessories] WinDroidGuy:
Newsletter
[One (M8) Accessories] WinDroidGuy:
Guess there's a new version, the one of the left I just got today.
[One (M8) Accessories] Heisenberg420:
This deal reminds me of those sites that offer 85% of ray bans but its really just a pair of crappy $15 sunglasses. Hmmm..
[One (M8) Accessories] WinDroidGuy:
They work fine for me, so I don't care.
[One (M8) Accessories] Traceamount:
Theres a new sale! 90% off with the code Mega90off2 thanks to FitzysM8's post.

(Also, very happy with my tempered glass from them!)
[One (M8) Accessories] jly660:
the temper glass screen protector is back in stock!
[One (M8) Accessories] blestsol:
just as the coupon expired lol
[One (M8) Accessories] WinDroidGuy:
They will have another this weekend :D

Sent from my One
[One (M8) Accessories] silk_nz:
Just bought $193 of stuff from xtremeguard for $25! With the Mega90off2 code. Including 2 tempered glass protectors (M7 & M8). Worked here from New Zealand...:victory::)
[One (M8) Accessories] jly660:
whoops, should have put the code too. Mega90off2
[One (M8) Accessories] blestsol:
Good looking out. Grabbed two.

Sent from my HTCM8
[One (M8) Accessories] WingZer0n:
What's the website?

No need found it.
[One (M8) Accessories] machoua:
Thanks for sharing the website and code! It worked for me. Hopefully it's good quality. But $10 for two glass protectors us darn good.
[One (M8) Accessories] rakeem2001:
:confused:

Is this tempered glass any different from the many other manufacturers (like on Amazon)?

Can anyone tell the difference to mine from "Mocolo" with 0,3 mm thickness and 9H degree of hardness?

In my humble opinion the only difference is the pricing with 35$ difference...:angel:
[One (M8) Accessories] blestsol:
This one is 0.41 mm thick

Sent from my HTCM8
[One (M8) Accessories] truelies1:
It's 0.4mm, how is the quality compares to ebay tempered glass $3 from china? What parts does it include?
[One (M8) Accessories] blestsol:
Yeah my fault. But I haven't tried any from China. This just works for me and with the 90% off deal. Couldn't turn down a reputable site. It hasn't been scratched once. Even when I went to the beach. Maybe I got lucky

Sent from my HTCM8
[One (M8) Accessories] DLG187:
I've had mine for a few weeks now, it's pretty awesome. Granted I don't have other tempered glass protectors to compare it to, but with the promo code you really can't go wrong.
[One (M8) Accessories] leandronb:
bought one of these, but already bought nillkin one. when they arrive i will decide which one i will install first. 90% coupon still working.
[One (M8) Accessories] brholt6:
Just put mine on...super easy install. Doesn't feel as thick as I thought it would so I'm very pleased.
[One (M8) Accessories] PcFish:
The 90% off is expired, but

Giveme85off works for me (85% off)
[One (M8) Accessories] machoua:
Just installed mine. This protector is awesome for the price. Heck I'll even buy it for 20. Maybe 30. I got it for just a couple of bucks. Screen to me feels even smoother than m8 screen. Collects oil and dust easier though. Definitely worth the price.
[One (M8) Accessories] naturecannon:
Mine broke within days. Too thin in my opinion. 5 buck junk
[One (M8) Accessories] mumyoryu:
^-How'd you manage to do that?

Mine is just fine after about 3 weeks. Feels just as slick as naked gorilla glass, and cleans just as easily. No scratches so far and it has come in contact with sand on multiple occasions
[One (M8) Accessories] TraderJack:
So I've used the standard Xtreme guard protectors (wet install) for my last couple of phones and overall I've been happy with them.

They do have a bit of a tacky texture, but all of the "self-healing" protectors have that. I ordered and just received all 3 types of Xtreme's protectors for my M8:

standard (wet)

HD (dry)

Spartan (tempered)

I'm trying to decide which one to put on. With the wet install, there was never any issue of it falling off, and it was so thin that nothing really stuck to it or got under the protector after install. After a year or two there might be some lint around the edges.

I'm concerned about the dry install of both the HD and the tempered and what sort of ickiness it might leave on the screen if I don't like it?

I'm also concerned because the spartan is almost .5mm think and I would think that it might get caught on some things or be possible lifted up easier (perhaps if a piece of hard paper got caught up in between?).

I'm thinking that I should just try with the Spartan and if it breaks or I don't like it, I can go back to the standard wet install.

Can someone allay my concerns about how easily it comes off (when you actually want to take it off) and/or how well it actually sticks?
[One (M8) Accessories] hgoldner:
I have the Spartan on my M8. It was the easiest install I have ever done, and I have used both wet and dry install screen protection on my M8 as well as 7 and 10 inch tablets. I even bought a second one and a Nillikin for a spare, but I may never need them barring an accident.

I should also mention that I just put a Dotview case on and it fits and works just fine with the tempered glass screen protector. I had read posts from others that this was problematic, but it is certainly not so for me.
[One (M8) Accessories] TraderJack:
Thanks. I just noticed last night that part of my screen isn't flush against the grill so I'm getting a replacement M8 will be here Monday. I was thinking I would do the Spartan install. I see that it is only the size of the screen, not the whole phone - so I can't believe any residue it might leave won't be able to be removed easily with some alcohol and elbow grease.

From what I see the bigger problem with the Dotview case is that the front flap doesn't fold back nicely to hold the phone easily. Also, there are some other posters stating the magnet scratched their screen...so good that you put the spartan on it!
[One (M8) Accessories] hgoldner:
I am fairly certain that my Dotview case is a clone (because it was only $.99), and I recall many reviews in which users complained about the Dotview cover's interference in typing due to its "springiness." I also have the "official" HTC flip smartcase and that cover is less "springy," but I have had no problems typing with either the Dotview or the Flipcase.
[One (M8) Accessories] Clipboards:
Should I swap to tempered glass? I'm not currently using any screen protection for my M8 however I definitely don't want any scratches like I had on my S3. Whats the advantage of tempered glass over a standard screen protector on the M8?
[One (M8) Accessories] hgoldner:
I am not an engineer, so I'll have to defer to others to correct or amplify what I understand (or think I understand). A tempered glass screen protector gives you a feel that is much closer to "naked" screen, and if something happens to the screen that might damage it, the tempered glass protector will "shatter", thereby distributing the force in a way that hopefully protects the screen and digitizer beneath. Then you replace the screen protector, not the entire screen or digitizer. A plastic screen protector won't absorb the damage, but if the screen cracks it will often "hold the screen together" until you can replace the screen. If, however, the digitizer cracks, you need a new screen altogether.

I have also noticed that eventually the plastic screen protectors start to accumulate dust, etc. at the fringes, and eventually have to be removed and replaced. I have not seen that with my glass protector. In addition it is harder to install a plastic screen protector without a bubble appearing somewhere; my tempered glass protector has practically become "part of" the screen.

The plastic screen covers can go on wet or dry and offer various treatments such as "anti-glare" or oleophobic, but the texture is not precisely the same as the tempered glass. As I said above, I've used wet and dry protectors from a variety of sources (name brands like Zagg to no-name ebay products) interchangeably on all my devices for years (going back to the Palm Pilot) and definitely prefer the tempered glass. It feels like there is no protector, is relatively oleophobic, and does not appear to affect any function.
[One (M8) Accessories] babtron:
It's completely worth it. I am huge fan of the matte screen protectors in the past and ran one on my M8. Since using tempered glass, I don't think I'll ever go back. Texture, ease of application and clarity are definitely better. :good:
[One (M8) Accessories] Clipboards:
Alright, that makes a lot more sense. Thanks! Does it add a good amount of thickness to the front of the phone?
[One (M8) Accessories] babtron:
It adds a bit and it's noticeable but it isn't enough to really worry about. It's not like it'll add an enormous amount of weight or attract satellites or anything :p

P
[One (M8) Accessories] HarryManback:
Just bought 2 of these, 1 for my m8 and 1 for the womans G3.

Used perfect85off and it came to $15.00. Not bad!
[One (M8) Accessories] WinDroidGuy:
I stocked up with the 90% OFF promo, I spent like $40 for every device I could imagine LOL

Sent from my VZW G3
[One (M8) Accessories] HarryManback:
Anyone that's ordered from xtremeguard.. how long did it take for you to get your order? I haven't received a shipping confirmation or anything so I was just curious.
[One (M8) Accessories] hgoldner:
About a week within the US. They come in #10 envelopes, so it will actually look like ordinary mail.
[One (M8) Accessories] suspect32:
I placed an order with them for 2 temp glass protectors are 9am est. and I just received shipping confirm email right now (5:19pm est), but i choose the 2day-5day shipping method.