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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mitch10102000:
Update to NG5

I recently updated my L720T to NG5 using the following method:

At NC6, I had used CF Auto Root to root my phone and used a app called "Flashify" to put on Philz recovery. My Knox warranty bit was already flipped, so I didn't care about it. In order to flash the NG5 zip posted on this thread, I had to do the following:

1.) The NG5 zip file is signed by Samsung, so it requires an official Samsung recovery. I had to get myself back to the stock recovery. I first grabbed the official entire NC6 stock firmware from sammobile.

2.) I brought my phone into "download" mode (volume down, home button, power). I then used Odin to load NC6 back onto my phone. I used the defaults for Odin. In Odin 3.09, the "Auto Reboot" should be checked; "F. Reset Time" should be checked. Everything else unchecked. Use the "AP" or "PDA" button to select the NC6 stock firmware and hit "Start".

3.) To my surprise, after Odin was complete, my phone rebooted and nothing was erased! All my apps and data were still in tact. It had flashed NC6 on top of itself, but unrooted my phone and put back on the stock recovery. With my phone fully restored back to stock, I turned it off and turned it back on into the stock recovery by hitting "Volume UP, home button, power).

4.) In stock recovery, I went to the "ADB Sideload" option. I used my computer to load the NG5.zip file posted in this thread by running "adb sideload ng5.zip". From there, it loaded the ng5.zip successfully and rebooted. Have patience! It takes about 5-7 minutes to fully load. After booting, my phone was now back to full stock and at NG5. It took awhile for the ng5 to come up (have patience).

5.) After my phone was fully up, I checked and made sure I was at NG5. The Android version is still 4.4.2. The Kernel is at 3.4.0-2345871 and the build is KOT49H.L720TVPUBNG5. Again, all my apps and data were in tact. Nothing was erased. Success!

6.) To root NG5, I brought my phone back into "Download Mode" by powering it off and back on while pushing "Volume Down, Home button and Power". I then used Odin to push the CF Auto Root file again to my phone. This worked successfully. Again, my Knox warranty bit was already tripped, so I didn't care about tripping it. CF Auto Root will always trip the Knox bit.

7.) After a reboot, my phone is now rooted at NG5. I never lost any of my apps or settings during this whole process!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] lowpapasmurf:
Rooted so it failed

I got my OTA update last week and of course it failed as my phone was rooted and de-bloated. So on top of many other software related issues with this phone it lead me to dive deep into Kernel and Rom changes. Not being inexperienced with phone system modification, having rooted and rom-ed my last 2 Android phones (Rant, GSII), I wanted to ask some questions and report some issues. As a Systems Analyst I figured I could contribute some valuable insight but quickly found out that I need more experience [read posts] to be able to reply in a developers forum. So here is another experience point [read post] for the queue.

I wonder if anyone really cares that the not so chatty guy posting very little in the forum is not a sign of inexperience?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JerryGNYC:
Well, it can be really hard to tell what any particular individual feels about any particular thing... but I think that the post right before yours may help you do what you want to (just as long as you have a 720T and not a 720).

-Jerry (IT guy (Sr. Systems Engineer))
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] balistic2:
Ok I flashed to NG6 using the steps above. I HAD to odin the NC6 rom before the stock recovery would let me flash the NG6 update.

Once I flashed the NG6 update my build number is KOT49H.L720TVPUNG5

BUT my software and baseband version are L720TVPUBNC6

So I am not sure if the update applied correctly.

[MENTION=2654383]mitch10102000[/MENTION] can you check your software and baseband version?

OK so after this My wifi is not working. I am trying to flash just the modem for NG5 but not having luck
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mitch10102000:
Hi balistic2...my software version is L720TVPUBNG5 and my baseband is L720TVPUBNG5 as well. Were you watching Odin while it was applying the NG5 update by chance? I imagine it would have errored out or something on the part of the install where it was modifying the modem if it had issues. Did you happen to have a modified telephony.db prior to performing any of the steps?

My recommendation would be to try things again. Unfortunately, I don't know of a way to extract any of the components of the NG5 update (to apply them using TWRP or Philz), so you'll have to get back to full stock (recovery and ROM) prior to performing the update. I would use Odin to get back to NC6 and watch to make sure everything is written properly with Odin and then try the update to NG5 again using Odin...again watch and make sure everything was written properly.

Only other thing I can think of is that I may have gotten lucky by applying things over all of my applications I had installed. In the worst case scenario, you may have to use Titanium backup (or any other backup tool) and backup what you can, perform a factory reset to clear things out, then perform the steps to push out NC6 to your phone and then do the upgrade to NG5. Once you're at a full version of NG5, you should then be able to use CF Auto Root and get your apps back on with Titanium Backup.

Let me know what you find! I'll let you know if I or someone finds a way to extract the modem where it's able to be installed using a custom recovery (or the entire ROM for that matter!)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] balistic2:
Thx for the reply man.

I Odin-ed back to NC6. Then applied the update again via the stock recovery. This time i did not use ADB. I put it on my external SD and flashed it through there.

For whatever reason it worked this time and my software & baseband version are now all NG6, and my wifi works. I Odined over TWRP and am now going to flash super user for a root attempt.

Also I never lost any data during this process either :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mitch10102000:
Excellent, glad it worked out in the end!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mulletcutter:
There a ng5 modem tar? Or an I going have to unroot for this
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 2WhiteWolves:
I looked at More Info on XDA, are you on T mobile? If so, this is Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mulletcutter:
Sprint, just came from y mobile couple months ago. I've had horrible service today, no LTD, 3rd only, and am losing data all the time. Guess I'm going have to flash nc6 and see if that fixes it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JerryGNYC:
And autocorrect is also being very cruel to you... :eek:

Have you tried updating PRL and profile?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mulletcutter:
Don't know the numbers for that.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JerryGNYC:
Aren't you using a stock TouchWiz ROM?

Settings / More / System Update (near the bottom)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mulletcutter:
No stock here. On echo rom atm. Usually I'm on PA.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JerryGNYC:
Ah, sorry, I have no dialer code numbers for those functions (I'm on stock/rooted NC6/TW). On HTC, we'd have to flash back to a stock ROM to do this, then restore from nandroid.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mulletcutter:
Now I need to find stock rooted so I can do it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 2WhiteWolves:
There is no stock rooted, go back to Everything Sprint Galaxy S4 L720t, there is NC6. It will take you to Sammobile.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JerryGNYC:
I don't see why a ROM for the "plain" SPH-L720 wouldn't work for this purpose, perhaps something like this -

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-sprint/development/rom-stock-rooted-ng2-t2866864
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 2WhiteWolves:
I did not know about it. Thank you.

Edit: Has this been confirmed to work on the L720t?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JerryGNYC:
Not to my knowledge. But IIRC, recent 720/TW ROMs work on the 720T, you just don't get SPARK indication, and you lose WiFi calling. You can probably find out more in the thread started by [MENTION=5662793]bgmg[/MENTION] - I'm about ready to get out of here and will be AFK tonight.

EDIT: I haven't tried because I haven't had the need to install a custom recovery. I did way too much ROM flashing on my EVOs... :eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ilovetina:
After following the instructions on page 4 I am now on ng5 and I was just wondering if anyone else is having trouble updating prl or profile? I get errors all the time . Same with wifi calling. No custom rom just root
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JerryGNYC:
Have you tried to clear network data and (re)activate the device? Sprint tech had me do that when WiFi calling stopped working for me.

Dialer code ##72786# (phone will reboot)

Oh, I'm still on NC6 but that shouldn't matter.

EDIT: Just make sure you have a couple of bars of signal strength, it won't work if you're off the cell network.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ilovetina:
I usually don't mess with reactivating the device cause it would always erase my phone number and I would have to manually add my MSID but this time it actually worked on ng5 for some reason.

I was able to enable WiFi calling and update prl but profile still won't work but that's OK.

Thanks for helping me out. ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JerryGNYC:
You're most welcome. Glad it worked! Try the profile update periodically, sometimes the servers are just unavailable...

#blamesprint

:good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mulletcutter:
I forgot what thread I read it on, but somebody flashed just the ng5 modem. Anybody know how to extract just the modem?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jefbal99:
So i've got an odd one...

I was on CM11 Snapshot M9 and was for the most part stable, however, the random issues finally got to me, so I decided to go back to stock. I pulled the NG5 full restore from SamMobile.com. From recovery, I wiped everything (System, internal storage, cache, etc) and booted to download mode. From Odin3 (3.09) running as administrator I ran the tar and everything seemed to go normally. However, I'm running into oddities:

KNOX is blocking WiFi from being turned on

The Software version is L720TVPUBNC6

Baseband is L720TVPUBNC6

Build is KOT49H.L720TVPUBNG5

Kernel is 3.4-2345871dpi@SWDD5719 #1

So it looks like I have some sort of a hybrid build that I'd like to wipe and flash a full NG5 everything. Any suggestions on a download?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 2WhiteWolves:
Go here start on first page, may help you

It is for triband users.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2621862
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jefbal99:
Its got the same package listed that I previously doewnloaded to revert to stock. I'm going to redownload it and try ODIN3 3.10, see if that makes a difference.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 2WhiteWolves:
Make sure you run as administrator, and power all the way down, you could also try Odin 3.07.

Edit: Seen in other post you have used run as administrator.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jefbal99:
Trying ODIN 3.07

Noticed that the packaged linked in the post ends XAS, whereas the package I had downloaded ended SPR. They appear to be the exact same size, but the XAS has a couple additional DLLs. Here's hoping...

Reran the update over the top of my current install and it appears to have gone proper this time, plus it didn't wipe anything out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 2WhiteWolves:
Here is the one for Sprint

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/35325/L720TVPUBNG5_L720TSPTBNG5_SPR.zip/

My family member is still on NC6, so I never went to the one NG5, sorry about that. Glad you got it done.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] blazzr:
Here is the NG5 modem.bin for Samsung SPH-L720T

Inside the zip is a 7Z file - unpack that so you get a modem.bin. You can flash modem.bin with Odin (I use 3.07) and select PHONE button. Sorry for double zipping - I had to get the file under 20MB to pass the XDA file size limit :o
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] blazzr:
Mirror for full NG5 firmware for SPH-L720T on MEGA

https://mega.co.nz/#!MdZxyBzB!qw162kxq8jc-Z9JY2Zwv6NeudwNVKEQSBrPJBOMB8vo
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] TheStayHomeDad:
Can you install windows os on an HTC ONE M8 that has android/htc sense OS?
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] wase4711:
currently, no..who knows what the future might bring
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] PunishedSnake:
You mean convert to HTC one w8? I bet we can soon
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] Quarkstring:
A Windows Phone variant with the exact same specs is coming to T-Mobile. Duel boot has all but been confirmed.

Not sure if it is the same, I remember you always had to install windows before Linux when duel booting, the question is where there be a ROM that can be installed on the android version.

I am seriously ready to go to the store now and get the m8. My 4 month jump plan was ready a few months ago actually. The note 4 has been announced and I think "meh" sums it up. I'm just as good keeping the 3.

I don't use nor have stylus apps on my note 3, just love the specs. The ability to duel boot is something I'd leave Sammy for. There has been almost nothing about the actual process or ability to do so, but there sure is quite a few asking about its possibility.

I've spent to much to just leave android. It would be nice if someone who knew the challenges well could outline what needs to be overcome and in their opinion on how long it could be till we can duel boot.

I have the early version of the jump plan. I don't have to have half the value paid off. Every 4 months, new device, but the note... Love it. Not leaving for a windows device that is sub par. And they really all are right?

I'll be waiting!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farooque sher:
How do i stop refreshing sim data on my Samsung Galaxy S4 because of this problem network is not available on the mobile at the time of refreshing sim?
[Nexus 7 General] dadangle:
Hey guys, I've come up with some research i'd like to share. I already wrote about it at length on this page here.. I think its pretty sad that we're letting all of this money go to these giant corporations. Agree?
[Nexus 7 General] khaytsus:
Unless you're processing thousands of these you're not going to make any money. Want to play with chemicals and see what you can get out of things? Sure, why not.

Make money on one device vs selling the phone on ebay etc? Nonsense.
[Nexus 7 General] TheLastSidekick:
I don't get the point of this.
[Nexus 7 General] jackdubl:
Delete

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Nexus 7 General] Siberian Tiger:
Pointless thread is pointless.

Thread closed.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Getsuga121:
Each time I try to do it, I get an error and if I don't get the error Android OS crashes.

Can anyone confirm working on 4.4.2 Verizon locked bootloader with pie root?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drabes:
I got the framework downloaded. Couldn't get the modules to download though. Google was also having trouble syncing. I dunno if it was from the framework, but when I uninstalled it, things returned to normal.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Getsuga121:
How'd you get the framework to end up downloading?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drabes:
Id post a link if I could, but over at cricketusers .com there is a temp root thread under moto g forum. Near the end of the op it has directions to get xposed framework installed. Basically... Temp root, check with root checker, try installing framework once, normal reboot, reroot, recheck root, try again reinstalling framework and it magically works. Just be sure to soft boot after it finally installs.

(Edit) -just saw that you're using Verizon...it may not work, as I'm using cricket which has an att boot loader preventing the unlock...hell, give it a try though if you don't think you'll get a brick.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Getsuga121:
thanks <3 I'll try it tomorrow
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meangreenie:
edit.. nvm i see it's patched for 4.4.4
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Getsuga121:
i'm on 4.4.2

update;

when i try to install xposed i don't even get the error

Android just crashes on me

any suggestions?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chelshady:
Is there a protecting layer on the back of the mobile removable like the one in on the front ? And if so , how can i remove it ?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Mine didn't come with one on, the power of sight should be enough to see if it does or not.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mosespl:
Always you can replace your plastic back cover with Glass one
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chelshady:
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[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chelshady:
If there is an anti shatter in the back tell me please because i want to remove it because of those scratshs
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] einfachgaer:
Usually there is NO protector on the back side! At least not for me and many others.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
As the back is plastic you'll probably need to replace the whole back.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chelshady:
Then those scratshs are from the mobile phone itself ?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] KevinBaker:
Hi guys,

I've noticed that the latest Australian ROM HER_DopodAsia_AUS_1.30.707.4_1.20.31.10_WWE_Ship.exe after flashing/hard reset, installs what seems to be 2x autorun installers! The first one from what I see runs directly from the device - i.e. it installs profiles for Hutchinson 3 from the \Windows\ directory; which is something that I'd really like to include so I can go back to the SA 1.35 ROM.

Looking in the ExtROM of the Aussie ROM, the config.txt offers no help at all - it doesn't seem to be based from there!

When the ROM is flashed/hard reset, the device installs the custom profiles etc for 3 - and then resets itself. After resetting, it does its normal ExtROM autorun install.

Any idea where I could find more information on this, specifically what files it does install, so that I can build a custom ExtROM containing the 3 settings?

Cheers

Kev
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Ninja1:
Look for PreConfig.txt under \Windows, the settings and/or cab names are probably there.

Ninja1
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shogunmark:
the latest cingular rom does that also... does a 2x config..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] goestoeleven:
Perhaps you're experiencing "CAB's inside of CAB's" ?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Ninja1:
Yep. They use the preconfig.txt trick to accomplish that...

Ninja1
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] KevinBaker:
Ah-ha! Yes, they use PreConfig.txt and PreAutorun.exe to install the settings etc. I'll have to collate the files for the Australian ROM and upload them for all to use. Perhaps we will need a new section in the Wiki too for PreConfig installations, will look into this after work tonight.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alpi123:
Could i root my phone to stock android? Could get theme like the original xperia z2? When i try to install flashtool it says NSIS error, if i root my device will i lost all of my data? Could i remove the root and get back to my android 4.3?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eSu.Matix:
I'm not really sure if you mean "flash" by "root" but yes. You can flash any stock ROM as long as your bootloader is locked. Your data will be wiped and you will no longer have root access.

It will be like a brand new phone. :silly:

Go check some guides on how to flash back to stock with flashtool.

Use Google for NSIS error fix. I think there are alot of guides aswell.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alpi123:
Thank you so much, but where do i get the stock roms? I searched and saw the cynamogen (dunno if its right) but i want real stock experience, the cyanmogen is different
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eSu.Matix:
You need to use XperiaFirm software to download the official ROM and convert it into ftf.

Here are some Tutorials from [MENTION=4715675]mrjraider[/MENTION]

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tutorial-downloading-firmware-convert-t2837097

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658952

Just read carefully and read the steps.

P.S. If you have unlocked your bootloader, you need to restore your DRM Keys, then lock it again.

Good Luck!
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hakams:
I just got my new Samsung T705 but it didn't work with my carrier WIND which uses AWS frequencies, do you know if there is away to unlock these bands on the Tab S T705
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] THEDEVIOUS1:
i have been trying to discover if we can unlock the american lte frequencies through software only & ran across a thread online which allows u to enable/disable individual bands...i will see if i can hunt down the original post as i wouldnt want to claim the fame if it works for u but try this

!. dial *#0011# which will take u to service mode

2. press the 3-dot menu button then hit back (NOT the hard button)...do this again & u will end up at the main menu

3. choose selection [2] ue setting & information, then [1] setting, followed by [1] protocol , next [2] nas, after that [1] network control

4. finally pick [4] band selection & this will bring u to the page where u want to be...just remember that an asterick means its selected

always use "3 dot menu-back" & NOT the physical buttton...dont forget to press the '"apply band configuration" when you're done & then "menu-end"
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hakams:
Thank for this very useful information, WIND uses AWS, with bands 1700/2100, I selected those frequency when I was in the menu and made sure to press apply band configuration, i restarted the device, but still not registering on WIND network. however now for the first time I see the network signal strength full. Did I miss anything?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] THEDEVIOUS1:
The only other thing i can think of would be in "settings-connections-more networks-mobile networks" and choosing network operators which will bring up a list of all available service in the area....it will take about 30 seconds to find them so be patient. U can also try the network mode option in the same menu...the last thing i would suggest is to remove then re-insert the sim and/or try a known working one
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
preferred_network_mode

Any idea where the list of device available network modes are kept? I remember seeing it (possibly xml or db) somewhere in /system (a very long time ago).

I wish to try and add all available options to a Synapse control and write the preferred (selected ) network mode to:

/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases > global > preferred_network_mode

xx

Basically require a number that represents each type of network mode for our device. ie

Anyone have any insight ?

Cheers,

UITA
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jack_ssl:
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[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
Sometimes changing your ROM CSC to that of your carrier locale will give more options in settings (providing they are available). Don't forget changing CSC will factory reset device.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jack_ssl:
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[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
Read again, particularly the first line
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jack_ssl:
Please Help Me

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[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
If you ROM allows, sometimes changing your ROM CSC to that of your carrier locale will give more options in settings

You can Google for suitable CSC ;)

If you change CSC, it will factory reset your device.