yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] georgshah:
Safestrap removal and upgrade

Hello All, great tread, I think I know what to do, but wanted to confirm...

I have a rooted AT&T S4 NC1, which I did so with Safestrap. I'm not a big fan of safestrap, I'd like to remove it but still update & root.

My thoughts were to uninstall recovery, and manually uninstall the app. Reboot.

Then follow steps 1-6 with odin and towelroot.

Am I correct? Would I then be on NI1 and rooted?

I'd be able to install another recovery (TWRP) without issue, right?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Let's make sure the kernel installed correctly. Can you try this and verify what kernel base you are on, please?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51067793&postcount=4

You can try removing safestrap and root, but I'm not sure if you will be able to update to NI1... won't know unless you try, though. You may have to odin to NB1 stock and then follow steps 1-6.

As for TWRP... negative. Safestrap is the ONLY recovery you can use.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] danger.ray:
Thanks for the help. I have found some information in another post that seems to have solved my issues for now:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2617452&page=2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] chicofiebru:
Im sorry, i download the files but fail to check the MDS, Any Advice?

<ID:0/024> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid

<OSM> I337_NC1_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 is invalid.

<OSM> End...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cutty1998:
Phone was just un rooted by AT&T

So about an hr. ago my S4 just auto updated to NI1 and I no longer have root access. Should I follow instructions posted by Angelpirate? Also ,when flashing back to NC1,do I need to use a PC or should the files be on my SD card. Sorry for being such a noob,but I just used towel root last time ,and it was pretty easy.This sounds more dangerous.Any advice greatly appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tbsrules2:
PIT file

i followed these exact directions but it says "There is no PIT partition." Are there any suggestions for this? Thanks

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I337_NC1_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> There is no PIT partition.

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

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

<ID:0/003> Added!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] georgshah:
I was no able to update without safestrap. I tried steps 1-6 but it failed. But then tried the safestrap method...

So I was able to update to NI1 by Safestrap the I337UCUFNI1_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip mentioned in the OP. I am having issues with an error constantly popping up however. "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped." or "Unfortunately, Google Plus has stopped." or "Unfortunately, Google Hangouts has stopped" Seems to happen when the phone tryies to sync with People. I can trigger it when I select "Sync People details" and almost immediately the "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped." error pops up.

I'm not sure if this is even the right thread for this problem, but I thought I'd try.

Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Have you updated google play services from the play store.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] rcarlucci:
Help, Former Iphone User

ok so i bought this s4-sgh-i337 / i337ucufni1 from CL. Its works. So first I wanted to unlock it. Would not let me enter service mode, then found a way to get in and then steps were missing. So I need to know solutions, options. Im so stressed.

Second, Im trying to root this device, towel root does not work. **** im so lost. i need to education myself. How baseband (modem) Kernal, Andridoid version all relate to each other. Kingo Root doesnt work, I read our phone has new security so it cant.

Can I downgrade baseband ? Can I downgade andriod version, how do they interact with each other. do both have to be on the same level of downgrade or are they isolated downgrades. please contact me carlucciservices gmail dot com, Anyway. Hell ill even give my phone number out or skype the first person that emails me and can walk me threw it.

My goals:

Unlock phone

Root Phone

Install cyanmod 11 on baseband i337ucufni1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] churapa:
Hope this helps you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] rcarlucci:
Richard s4 update

Was able to unlock via att

Haven't tried rooting it yet, might now since the phone is my wife's ans affraid to brick it, if even possible.

As for boot loader being locked, what can I do with a root then if I can't install custom Roms ? Also will this boot loader ever be able to be unlocked or is this what It is for life ?

---------- Post added at 04:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:32 PM ----------

When Odin is open what option am I checking off or non at all. Do I download these items you speak of ? I'm trying to understand the difference between the two you listed nc1 and....n1. What relation do they have. I'm only used to jail breaking from iphone ? This i new to me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] churapa:
1.- You won't brick it if the instructions are followed. If in doubt, you're better off not touching your wife's device.

2.- Of course you can install Custom ROMs (SafeRoot allows you to do so), but only TouchWiz based ones and two or three AOSP-TW hybrids, the only ones you won't be able to install are CyanogenMod based ROMs. Ask AT&T why they locked the Bootloader, they only know the answer.

3.- About the flashing NC1 before rooting NI1, [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] can explain that to you.

You are very welcome!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] rcarlucci:
Yes thank u churapa, sorry

How do I get in touch with him ? Now it's my understanding that flashing the ROM will bring it backwards one step. What does that do. Now flashing it back to its current state what will that do? I'm trying to understand what relationship the android software has the modem firmware has and the boot loader has and how they all work together? Are you absolutely certain about your flashing, disrespect? Why would the root not work currently? What does flashing backwards one step and flashing back to current do that the route will work? I appreciate the time you've given me? Would you mind calling me ? 203 five 64 0252. Rich
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
All of the answers are in the forums. The best help that I can provide is to suggest that you learn to use the search function effectively. Good luck!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] shane90045333:
I am having trouble - WiFi will not work. Security Bit set (yellow message in download mode, random messages when using the phone) . I followed the process exactly. After NI1 ROM was installed I was rooted. However, WiFi will not work. I then reran the entire process (starting at step 2) - still no luck.

Not sure if this affects it, but I also tried to install SuperUser - Install from google works but when I run it says I need to upgrade (through Recovery). The upgrade fails (Footer is wrong, signature verification failed).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Did you remember to flash back the ni1 kernel as required in the instructions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] shane90045333:
Well - I made sure that my phone had the latest OTA update from Bell. I 'assumed' that this would by the Ni1 kernel. Is there a way to verify?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
As the OP indicates this process is for the I337 not the I337m which has an unlocked bootloader . By flashing the I337 NI1 ROM that I provided you may have locked your bootloader.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] shane90045333:
That I did not realize - thanks. Any advice on how to move forwards?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Find the latest firmware tar for your model and flash via Odin. Also moving forward stick to the threads and forums for your model only.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] boothie303:
Phone is now Rooted

I followed all of the instructions to root my phone and I believe I was successful. I have a few questions below.

Do I need to do the below once I flashed back to I337_NI1_Stock_Kernel?

I337_NI1 Stock Modem, Recovery, and System Dump

I337_NI1_Stock_Modem.tar.md5

I337_NI1_Stock_Recovery.tar.md5

Next Question...

What do I do now I have rooted my phone? I know that I want to install custom ROMS but which ones do I have to use and do I use the PDA slot again on ODIN? Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cutty1998:
Help! How to properly use Odin?

My phone was automatically updated to NI1 and Iost root that I had done using towel root a few months back. So I have Odin v3.09 opened on my desktop and I have the NC1 & NI1 roms on my desktop.Have phone connected to PC. I am not sure how to get the NC1 tar file into odin to flash. I have never used Odin ,and very nervous. Any help greatly appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] dtowngs4g:
NC1 as an update.zip

Hi everyone. I recently had to have my phone reset at Best Buy and it installed the NI1. My problem is that I don't have access to a PC to run Odin. Does anyone just have plain nc1 kernel as an update.zip that I may be able to flash thru stock recovery or will that even work? TIA.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] loonytik:
Exhausted options - In need of help

Started on 4.4.2 - SGH-I337

I followed each step and found that my wifi was not working and everything had a lot of lag. Since I don't have anything on the phone I cared to lose I decided to go back to complete stock. Following the steps for stock got me back up and running but with no wifi still and no internet access of any kind. My phone is locked down to phone calls and text only, no 4G,LTE, nothing. Wifi will not turn on no matter what I try. I've flashed different stock files over and over and nothing works. The Knox warning keeps popping up telling me to reboot. Almost like there is a file somewhere that wasn't removed when I was trying to go back stock. I've followed all of the steps to get back to stock on this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2621279

Fails every time.

About Device reads:

Android Version

4.3 (now)

Baseband Version

I337UCUFNI1

Kernel Version

3.4.0-1921628

se.infra@R0304-06 #1

Sat Nov 16 14:33:13 KST 2013

Build Number

JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2

The download screen reads:

Current Binary - Samsung Official

System Status - Official

Knox Kernel Lock: 0X0

Knov Warranty Void: 0X0

CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0X30

Write Protection - Enable

eMMC Burst Mode enabled

I just want to go back to complete stock and have a usable phone again. Any help would be much appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Roblewis17:
Just Relash your phone using Odin here is a link to the page with Instructions that you need to follow http://www.droidviews.com/install-android-4-4-2-kitkat-att-galaxy-s4/

---------- Post added at 04:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:50 PM ----------

FAILED!, cant even get to flash the first kernel:confused::rolleyes:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] loonytik:
I've tried this several times. Still no wifi, no 4G/LTE. No internet connections, nothing. Calls and text only. As soon as I try to turn on wifi the Knox security popup comes in.

Even after flashing this it still shows 4.3 as the android version as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ghanson:
Victory!

I followed the instructions step-by-step and it worked perfectly the first time. I have root back and can run Titanium Backup again!

Thanks, muniz!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Roblewis17:
I followed instructions step by step also and it says FAILED I try to flash the first kernel
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] scooty80:
Did not Work

Some one please help.

I have an AT&T Galaxy s4 with the OTA NI1 update. I followed the instructions exactly:

1. Flashed NC1 using Odins AP Slot. Got the green Pass light.

2. Checked the Kernel version in Settings. It says 3.4.0-1125940 dpi@SWDD5916 # Tue Mar 25 . I think this means NC1 flashed successfully?

3. Ran Towelroot-v3.apk. After some security warnings I see a screen saying do you want to install this application? It will get access to....and then a list of things the app can access. There are two buttons at the bottom of this screen. Cancel, and Install. Absolutely nothing happens when I hit install. If I wait 3 minutes a notification pops up saying "Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes. I can hit either cancel or restart. Hitting cancel makes the notification go away and then nothing else happens.

4. I've restarted several times and tried Towelroot. Same problem. I'm not sure what i did wrong. Please help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Flash either one of these .tar files to get your phone back to working order: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2674223

Also, it's apparent that you and a few other recent posters lack the basic knowledge and experience to be modifying your very expensive devices. Therefore I suggest that you don't attempt to do so until you acquire that knowledge and experience by first reading and researching throughout the forums. Thx.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] loonytik:
I've rooted my "very expensive device" several times and had issues before but I've always been able to recover it...on my own I will add. I read every post of this 17 page thread and every post in the other thread that is 24 pages.

Every post

to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I tried both the stock and rootable NB1 files before and they did not work. These are computing devices and sometimes things go wrong. Your response is rude and uncalled for, your thread or not.

That said, I've recovered my phone and everything is back to normal.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Roblewis17:
Does Anybody want to help me Through Team viewer ??????????
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ghanson:
Did you not only install Towelroot but also "Open" it and press the "Make it ra1n" button? Installing Towelroot is just the first step, you must then Open it and execute the "Make it ra1n" which performs the magic.

This particular step is not listed in the OP and may be your missing link. Other than this, I literally did nothing more, and nothing less, than what is listed in the OP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Roblewis17:
Omg I got it to workkk. Turns out it was just my PC USB port lol. I know I knew what I was doing. But thank you guys! #Rooted
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ghanson:
Be sure to "Allow installation of apps from sources other than the Play Store." Settings -> More -> Security and check "Unknown sources".

Did you not only install Towelroot but also "Open" it and press the "Make it ra1n" button? Installing Towelroot is just the first step, you must then Open it and execute the "Make it ra1n" which performs the magic.

This particular step is not listed in the OP and may be your missing link. Other than this, I literally did nothing more, and nothing less, than what is listed in the OP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] scooty80:
I Found the problem. I had a screen dimmer app that applies a blue filter to reduce eyestrain. This app is not compatible with towelroot. Removed it and towelroot worked fine. I am now rooted!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Dalto11:
Thanks for the guide, worked flawlessly :). Now I can go and try and figure this whole xposed framework thing out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cmdru1980:
muniz_ri;, I want to say THANK YOU for all the work you put in. You bring a lot to the table. It seems like every time I need help, your post is the one that solves it.

When I try to flosh I337_NC1_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 with Odin v3.09+ it stops at the beginning with this...

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

Anything I can do? I tried flashing back to NC1 & it gave me the same message.

Let me know if you can help. Thank you

-TRILLIGAF (Trill Gang)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Thanks! Try a different usb port or cable.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Roblewis17:
I Just need a way to make Cwm or Twrp work.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Googler118:
Greetings!

Before I think about opening and exposing the guts of my beloved Note 3 I had a question. The problem I'm having as of late is with my autofocus. When I open up the camera app I feel the camera vibrate as its focusing. Sometimes it will focus in on what I'm looking at, sometimes it doesn't.The autofocus will vibrate for long periods of time sometimes with no luck and will just be blurry. I'm thinking I could just replace the camera but what I need to find out is if it's the camera or does something else control the autofocus? I've also tried another camera app camera fv-5 and the problem with the autofocus is still present. Many Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matsuyamakaze:
I had a similar problem. My camera looked like crappie blurry fuzzy, not like before 4.4.2 so I tolerated it until battery life was a disaster then I found xda and rooted and instslled jasmine rom and that fixed my camera and battery. Now the camera is s5 camera big difference in quality battery is great as well. I double checked my camera by installing a different rom and wow it looked so bad I could not see anything but blur so I went back to jasmine the newest version.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 5t4rC0M:
Hello,

I've installed the Lenovo Camera.apk and it works great.

With the samsung camera, maybe try to turn on the flash, It did resolve my issue with the autofocus.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] matthurdwell:
I have an XDA11 on O2 and wish to change the background from o2 to vodaphone

Any Ideas?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mccune:
Lots of ideas.. ..use the search!

Know what you are looking for.. ..splash screens? Boot screens?
[Moto 360] furiousgtz:
I want to ask the community if anyone has seen any issues with the metal band on and the back of the watch. I'm concern because the band is almost stressing the back side of watch when the band is pushed down or simply wearing.
[Moto 360] Bob Smith42:
Yep. I removed my metal band for exactly this reason. Put back the leather strap. But I'm still concerned.

If you can get a closeup side picture of the curved lip hitting the band its even scarier. The edge is quite thick.

We need someone (expert) with Dremel to cut off the curved lips and polish a straight edge on both sides.

Good luck volunteers....
[Moto 360] furiousgtz:
Yes! I Don't want to ruin the beautiful watch. Now I wonder how the official Moto 360 metal bands are design.
[Moto 360] kpjimmy:
No problem here. Because of the little tab rather than the full end link. Not using the pebble steel band. Just another band I am not using.
[Moto 360] furiousgtz:
I have peeble steel band. What kind is that?
[Moto 360] akellar:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2878127

Crack on back of watch
[Moto 360] kpjimmy:
From a microbrand Lew & Huey Cerberus. I have the watch but replaced that with a leather band.
[Moto 360] WingnutStrikesBack:
This one?

http://www.lewandhuey.com/22mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-with-solid-end-links-and-double-locking-clasp-for-cerberus/
[Moto 360] Cr4z33:
If I remember right he has a 20mm band.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1
[Moto 360] kpjimmy:
Yes!

Not that one. Super Engineer yes, Cerberus has a removable end link. Forgot to mention that I had to scratch out the notches down in the watch, which may void the warranty, in order to make it fit.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] rhodyvik:
Hey XDA Community,

First off, here's my phone specs:

1. HTC One m8 (obviously)

2. Custom ROM: ViperOneM8

3. Stock Kernel and current 4.4.3 firmware + radios.

4. TWRP 2.8.0.1

Here's the issue:

I can't flash ANY kernel. Be it CheckM8/TeamCodecraft/EliteLunar

Is there a fix for this? I have no clue as to why I cannot flash a kernel. Never really cared until now because 128GB SD cards aren't recognized in the ROM I'm using with stock kernel. Please PM if you want or reply to this topic. Thank you in advance for your help. I'm willing to donate a few bucks to any charitable cause if you wish! ?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jansan hu:
Sory my english is bad...

I have install cm 11 on my nexus(bootloader unlock and rooted) .....for a few months....I yesterday I just to update to cm11 m10 with CWM 6.0.4.7......after finishing the installation my phone(nexus4) only reboot to google logo...I can still reboot my phone to

Recovery cwm 6.0.4.7..

I try to format system, wipe cache and the dalvik cache, format system and reboot.....but still only to google logo appear...

So anybody can help me how to fix this problem.....please......
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CalculatedRisk:
Use fastboot to flash a stock factory image of Android 4.4.4.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jansan hu:
How to flash it...???
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jansan hu:
I can't install usb driver to my nexus 4..
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
Google 15 second adb install xda. Try that
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jansan hu:
Thanks I will try that first...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jansan hu:
My phone is in recovery mode...usb driver can not read my device what can I do???

my only can in fastboot mode and in the recovery mode...

i can not activate my usb debuggging in my phone ....how i can use adb and fastboot ????..someone can help me..????
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
Download the factory image and extract it. Inside is a .zip file, extract that too. In there you'll find a system.img file. User that on fastboot

fastboot flash system system.img

Reboot
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fahadsul3man:
install the adb drivers again on the pc and push the cm 11 file on your nexus 4 using the toolkit http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/orig-development/toolkit-skipsoft-android-toolkit-nexus-t1995688 you can find drivers here as well :good:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jansan hu:
the problem is the usb driver can not recognize my phone....how I can fastboot???
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jansan hu:
feel streess

I have try using the toolkit but still can not use adb and the fastboot....

still need actived the usb debugging...I can not boot my phone to normal android mode how I can check usb debugging....???

how I can use fastboot or the adb sideload...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fahadsul3man:
re install the adb drivers boot the phone into recovery , toolkit will detect your phone
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
Power off the phone, hold the vol+ and vol- button, press and hold the power button. This will take you into fastboot. Connect the USB cable and install the naked USB drivers.
[T-Mobile LG G3] fdaconta:
1/2 screen intermittently goes blank, always the right side. Took a screen shot and image display normal in viewer. Has any one else had this issue. Just started yesterday, spoke to LG an T-mobile it is a reported issue. since its in warranty, T-Mobile will replace for $20.00 US. LG offered to repair at no cost. Flashed back to stock, ready to return. I think it a software related issue, if it was hardware it would constant.
[T-Mobile LG G3] BACARDILIMON:
If it was software a simple flash would fix this. Never ever heard of this.
[T-Mobile LG G3] BoSTonLAW:
Same issue here...

I thought II was the only one, just experiencing a fluke software issue but apparently not. Mine will lag slightly when returning to the home screen from an app. Right half goes black, left half in tact - then before I know it - alls well and everything is back to normal