yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] nogods:
Is the method shown in the OP still valid for NI1? Some of the links to the files have different names than what is shown in the OP, or there are multiple choices that don't match. For example, the link for safe strap has three alternatives, but none of the three mention NI1 and none of the names at the link from that link match the file named in the OP.

Also, the description is "NI1 ROOTED WITH SAFESTRAP" - I'm assuming that means if my phone has NI1 then the instructions will root it with safestrap. Or does it mean that set is instructions is for returning the phone to stock if it has already been rooted with safestrap?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Files and links in the OP are accurate.

NI1 ROOTED WITH SAFESTRAP means if you follow those instructions, you will be... NI1 ROOTED WITH SAFESTRAP
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] GeneralBrickwall:
stuck at booting with volume and power button

the title says it.

> I followed your instructions and downloaded everything

> after I pressed the volume up it pulled up a screen that said : (in the top left corner)

ODIN MODE

product name: sgh-l337

current binary: samsung official

system status: official

knox kernal lock 0x0

knox warranty void 0x0

csb-config-lsb 0x30

write protection enable

emmc burst mode enabled

and a majority of the screen is taken up by the droid logo and below it says

Downloading.....do not turn off target !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
What are you asking? You're in Odin, download, mode and can use Odin to flash the stock firmware
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] GeneralBrickwall:
gotcha

I thought the screen would be different or that i had messed it up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] nogods:
Thank you for the confirming information.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] skater-boy-zero:
Unable To Root

I've tried the Kingo Root (Stays On An Endless Loop), Towelroot (Phone Not Supported Even When Changing The Other 3 Codes That Can Be Found On Google) And By Odin Watching A Thousand Tutorials And None Work, It's Frustrating And Exhausting, I'm sorry if there's another post for this but i got tired of searching and looking, hopefully someone will understand & try to help.

below is what appears in odin when I try to do it through that method...

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

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

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> recovery.img

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)

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

On the phone screen appears:

PRODUCT NAME: SGH-I337

CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official

SYSTEM STATUS: Official

KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0X0

KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0X0

CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0X30

WRITE PROTECTION: Enable

eMMC BURST MODE: Enable

you can find me on facebook at: facebook.com/PeaceBeyondEternity

if you find/know anything and can help me
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
What firmware version are you on? Towelroot will work if your on nb1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] skater-boy-zero:
there's a screenshot, hope it answers your question
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] skater-boy-zero:
i was looking and it seems that i can update it, should i? or should i leave it in that current firmware?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
No base listed in the OP of this thread can be rooted in Odin.

From your screen shot in your other post, it looks like you are on NI1 base. Please follow the steps outlined in the OP to root... NI1 ROOTED WITH SAFESTRAP

If you want to run 4.4.4 roms, upgrade. If not, its up to you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jpasher:
It's been about a year since I last messed with my S4 (I just rooted it shortly after getting it and that's about it).

I'm currently running MF3 (4.2.2, came that way from the factory, no additional updates applied). I wanted to go ahead and update to KitKat (at least 4.4.2). Since I'm still running MF3, I'm wondering if I lose anything by going to NB1 or higher in terms of going back. I noticed the OP says you can only go to MK2 if you have yet to go to NB1, but if I don't have any plans on going back to MK2, am I backed into a corner any other way that I should worry about?

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
No. At this point, if you're on mf3, I'd got to nj4. See the guide on how to do that with root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jpasher:
So I'm guessing there's not much need or benefit to try to keep an older bootloader from MK2 (or even MF3)? Is any bootloader beyond MDL not really useful to keep?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
No, you can get root and you're still stuck with safestrap
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] y2kyasir:
please help !

I followed the instructions here http://xdaforums.com/gala...0#post56453100

model no sghI337

baseband i337ucufnb1

my phone stuck in firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies

as previously told to me by others that the phone is not rooted got ahead ask me anything i will tell you more about my device i just want imy device back on stock screw rooting and a custom rom

i am using this phone on a different carrier and different country i got it in a way it could be used on any carrier please help

on oden i see this and even after hours nothing happens <ID:0/011> Added!!

<ID:0/011> Removed!!

<ID:0/011> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> ALL_ATT_I337UCUFNB1_I337ATTFNB1_505595_REV06_user_ low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..

<ID:0/011> File analysis..

<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/011> Initialzation..

<ID:0/011> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/011> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/011> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/011> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/011> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/011> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/011> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/011> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/011> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/011> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/011> tz.mbn

<ID:0/011> boot.img

it stays in this condition i even left it for a whole night i thought it is slow but nothing happens even for hours
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Your link is broken, but I'm assuming you are pointing to the instructions in the first post...

NB1 STOCK (and optional upgrade to NJ4)

If the odin part fails, I suggest...

- Re-download the ODIN NB1 tar (make sure it's the exact file I have referenced)

- Uninstall Kies. (Kies sometimes interferes with Odin)

- Download the latest drivers from the Samsung website here. (Uninstall the existing drivers from your PC, reboot, and then install the new drivers.)

- Try a different USB cable
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] stickman1981:
just got a use samsung 4

I been reading this guide this is my first Samsung how do I know has the MF3, MK2, MLD, NB1, NC1, NI1, or NJ4 bootloader it not root please help cause when I got this phone when I try make a call I cant hear from the speaker and mic don't work I wipe it bstill nothing but when I use text free and make a call everthing work fine
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
In settings, about device look at the last 3 characters of your build number
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] stickman1981:
thank you I hope this fix my mic and speaker it a nj4 I was also reading about lock sim this is a att phone and like to put it on straight talk
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
Root your device using this guide and install safestrap. To unlock, flash the mf3 modem in safestrap then try regionlockaway
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jdagreek:
I have a rooted S4 AT&T and installed Safestrap I have never installed any ROM and I want to just remove safestrap so that I can download the updates from the manufacture?

Is this as simple as just clicking on uninstall SafeStrap to uninstall ?

Thanks,

john
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] stickman1981:
I have a s4 just root I had this problem before I did this I can make calls on Skype and hear them ans they can hear me but with default calling nothing can't hear them and mic dont work I just got this phone used can use some help
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
The updates won't work if you are rooted. Even unrooting doesn't always work. Best way to take an update is to back everything up first and then follow the steps in the OP to get to whatever base you want.

Follow the steps in the first post to get back to stock and check the mic BEFORE rooting. If it doesn't work at that point, it's most likely a hardware issue and not much can be done about that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Zehlek:
I apologize if this is answered in the op already. I'm new to Galaxy phones as I'm used to Nexus phones. I want to try out Gold finger Rom and when I flashed TWRP through Odin I was unable to boot into recovery as it would skip and boot up into stock Rom. Please let me know which guide I need to flash custom recovery as I don't want to brick. I'm presently on stock Bell TW 4.4.2

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ~wolverine~:
The first thing you need to be rooted. You will find that here and follow the directions.

.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2293800

Next get TWRP from here and follow the directions.

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/175
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Zehlek:
It worked thanks :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] stickman1981:
I rewipe the phone did the steps again still no sound and mic don't work it must be a hardware problem if that so how can I make a phone call with text free and ear speaker and mic work
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
So you are back to stock and mic and speakers still don't work. Yes, agree... hardware problem.

If you plug in the headset (or use bluetooth headset) and mic and sound still don't work, then there isn't anything you can do, except replace the hardware.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 00abadir:
Hi im on nc1 and if I want to go to nc1 stock I flash nb1 then nc1. After I flash nb1 do I like boot up the phone and use the os or keep it plugged in and flash nc1 stock?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
After Odin nb1 base, phone will automatically reboot. Best to let it come back up and then reboot into recovery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 00abadir:
Should I uninstall safestrap before I do all this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
You shouldn't have safestrap installed if you just odin'd the nb1 base. It would have been removed during the Odin process.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] 00abadir:
I ment before I even started to odin anything
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Doesn't matter. You can odin with ss installed. It will wipe it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Claw22000:
I'm looking for advice on whats best to do. I have MK2 rooted. I have been playing with other android goodies for a wile. I thought I might wait and see where the scene takes this device later. So now that I've been playing with all the tabs and other goodies for a wile I'm back to see this phone working at its best.

As I said I'm stock Rooted MK2. With TiBu I froze just about everything I didn't use that didn't cause some major issue. I would like to get this phone working debloated on a better rom. But I have a few questions I'm hoping some of the more experienced can help with.

Whats the best course of action considering the Baseband? Is it better to stay back at MK2 or move up? What are the dis-advantages?

Will I have to leave the main system installed and loose all that space to get to another rom?

Which roms are the most stable and still allow tethering? I use my phone for work and cannot go with out the tethering option.

If I install a different rom can I still get PRL updates?

I know these might seem very n00bish but aside from rooting I didn't go farther forward in hopes things might be more settled by now.

Thanks

DrClaw
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Answers below...

Whats the best course of action considering the Baseband? Is it better to stay back at MK2 or move up? What are the dis-advantages?

Technically, Baseband is the modem. You can install whatever ATT modem you want. Files here...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2496517

If you are referring to base, then it's up to you. Upgrade if you want latest and greatest. Stay on MK2 if you think the bootloader will be cracked for MK2 bases. Once you upgrade to NB1, you can't go back.

Will I have to leave the main system installed and loose all that space to get to another rom?

Up to you. Safestrap v3.75 allows ROM slots, but I find using the Stock slot works best.

Which roms are the most stable and still allow tethering? I use my phone for work and cannot go with out the tethering option.

All ROMs that work on safestrap are based on touchwiz, therefore they are all pretty stable. Check the ROM list here...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

If I install a different rom can I still get PRL updates?

If you are referring to over the air updates, No. You would need to odin back to stock.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Claw22000:
a Few Follow up questions and thanks so much for the quick answers.

Whats the best course of action considering the Baseband? Is it better to stay back at MK2 or move up? What are the dis-advantages?

Technically, Baseband is the modem. You can install whatever ATT modem you want. Files here...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2496517

If you are referring to base, then it's up to you. Upgrade if you want latest and greatest. Stay on MK2 if you think the bootloader will be cracked for MK2 bases. Once you upgrade to NB1, you can't go back.

Is there an advantage to the NB1? Performance? Battery? the like?

Will I have to leave the main system installed and loose all that space to get to another rom?

Up to you. Safestrap v3.75 allows ROM slots, but I find using the Stock slot works best.

Does using the Stock slot mean I will be able to use the entire amount of space?

Can I backup/restrore the stock slot?

Which roms are the most stable and still allow tethering? I use my phone for work and cannot go with out the tethering option.

All ROMs that work on safestrap are based on touchwiz, therefore they are all pretty stable. Check the ROM list here...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

On my phone there is an APP from AT&T that turns on Tethering do I still need that app or is the rom going to enable the tethering?

If I install a different rom can I still get PRL updates?

If you are referring to over the air updates, No. You would need to odin back to stock.[/QUOTE]

PRL updates are not rom/system updates they are Preferred Roaming List updates from AT&T so you get the best reception from towers. Currently found in the System update section there is a seperate PRL update that lets you get the current Roaming List from AT&T. If that isn't an option is they a way to update that manually?

Again Thanks I'm almost sold on the idea!

DrClaw
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
np.

Is there an advantage to the NB1? Performance? Battery? the like?

ehh. You'd like to think so, right? After all, they are suppose to be updates. Who knows for sure. It'll probably depend on the ROM.

Can I backup/restrore the stock slot?

yes.

On my phone there is an APP from AT&T that turns on Tethering do I still need that app or is the rom going to enable the tethering?

Depends on the ROM. I don't use it myself, so I can't tell you for sure.

Currently found in the System update section there is a seperate PRL update that lets you get the current Roaming List from AT&T. If that isn't an option is they a way to update that manually?

no clue. never used it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] pramod1969:
I337 NJ4 hotspot tether

If any of you used ODIN to restore your phone, here is what I did to get wifi tether and root;

1. Placed 3 files from the main page of this thread (NJ4-2400258.zip, Towelroot v3 -- tr.apk, Safestrap v3.72) on microSD card.

2. ODIN- Flashed I337UCUFNB1_4.4_Stock_Odin_tar.

3. Once phone booted, before entering google account information I restarted the phone to recovery and flashed NJ4-2400258.zip.

4. After phone is rebooted, ODIN flash NC1 Kernel -- I337_NC1_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5.

5. Towel root using "my files" in apps and click apk on SD card) the S4.

6. ODIN flash I337_NJ4_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5.

7. Install supersu from app store.

8. Install Safestrap v3.72 using "my files" in apps.

9. Install recovery in safestrap.

10. IF you want NJ4 wifi tether, download the zip file to SD card from bottom of this page link;

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/nj4-native-hotspot-fix-t2942362

11. Reboot to recovery from safestrap and install the zip file.

Now, test the wifi tether and it should work.

P
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] user3822:
Worked great; I was able to unroot my phone back to stock firmware. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ShyRage:
I believe its been over a year since the last time I rooted my phone. TowelRoot. Since then Ive been stuck on 4.4.2. Everytime I update it stops at 25 percent then fails. Ive tried updating via kies and that too isnt any help. Kies just tries reinstalling to the new firmware over and over. Forgive me for not being so Tech savy, but I would like to know how do I fix this? Simple english and easy videos would be of big help. Im all eyes now waiting for yourreplies. Thx again for all your help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
ODin the nb1 firmware and then let it ota to nj4, 4.4.4. If you're rooted and changed system files the ota won't work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ShyRage:
THats the one under Odin to stock on the first page right?:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Yes. You could follow those directions. But if you want to be on 4.4.4 with root, I'd recommend following the one titled... NJ4 ROOTED WITH SAFESTRAP in the UPDATE, ROOT, AND INSTALLING SAFESTRAP section.

Your problem is that you are rooted. update won't work if you are rooted. That is why you have to odin back to stock. (Make sure to back up your data because your phone and internal sdcard will be wiped during the process.)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ShyRage:
Sorry for all the questions, just want to be sure I have everything in order before I proceed. So your telling me Im rooted even though root checker says that I am and simply unroot as well?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] axeman71:
Well, I have messed something up. I had NC1 on my phone. I rooted, installed Safestrap then flashed SHOstock. Everything worked but I wanted to try another ROM. I downloaded Hyperdrive but made a mistake somewhere when I tried to wipe and flash it. Now when I boot the phone it just hangs on the Samsung splash screen.

I Found this thread and as far as I can tell followed it exactly to go back to NC1. I have the latest Samsung drivers on my computer, I do not have Kies installed. I downloaded the NB1 stock and Odin and tried to install it. I get the following Fail message:

<ID:0/010> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I337UCUFNB1_TWRootable_Full_Odin.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/010> Odin v.3 engine (ID:10)..

<ID:0/010> File analysis..

<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/010> Initialzation..

<ID:0/010> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/010> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/010> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

<ID:0/010> Removed!!

<ID:0/010> Added!!

Anybody know what I need to do to fix this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
Try a different USB port and/or cable
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] axeman71:
Well it took 3 different cables but I finally found one that worked. Thanks for the help!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
Yeah, Odin can be finicky. Glad you got it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
OP has been updated. Instructions are the same, but with a slightly different layout.

Hopefully this will make it even easier to follow.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
I'm not following your question. If you rooted at one point, simply unrooting won't let you update. You need to start fresh with a clean base.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ShyRage:
Anyone?? Anyone at all???:o
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
You'll need to flash the nb1 tar in Odin to return to a clean base. Then take the ota up to nj4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Thanks. Guess I'm just chopped liver. :p
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
Definitely not chopped liver guut13. Some people just don't listen!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] royal2blue:
No issues with unrooting / THANK YOU

No issues, worked like a charm, you guys ROCK!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ANDR01DN00B:
Hey guys I am still a newbie here, so please bear with me here: I am currently on the NJ4 base, and since selinux changer doesnt work with the nj4 kernel, so do I have to revert to NC1 kernel, download the app, change selinux to permissive, then go back to NJ4 kernel AFTER I have rooted? Also, are there any more steps I have to take in order to install a Lollipop ROM?

Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
You got it down. Flash the nc1 kernel in safestrap. Then root with towelroot. Then flash the nj4 kernel.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ANDR01DN00B:
OK so from stock nj4:

1)flash nc1 kernel

2)towelroot and selinux change

3)flash nj4 kernel

4) now I am on nj4 base, rooted and selinux is changed to permissive?

Does towelroot also change the selinux? I want to make sure because my friend has had many problems rooting his s4 (same carrier and base).

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
Yes, that should do it. If towelroot doesn't work the first time then change selinux. It's worked for some without changing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Since your other questions have already been answered, I'll skip to the last... There are no Lollipop ROMs available for safestrap users yet.

In order for that to happen...

1. ATT needs to release the official Lollipop update for our phone.

2. Someone has to figure out a way to root it.

3. Someone will have to make a compatible version of safestrap.

(Root is going to be the tricky one. I doubt the current method of flashing the NC1 kernel in order to towelroot will work anymore.)

btw - selinux isn't always needed. I've never used it, but others have said it didn't work without it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ANDR01DN00B:
No Lollipop ROMs? damn... another question: how do I know if I need to change selinux?

By the way, too many questions, thanks for your help :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
You'll know. You only need it if you have problems installing safestrap recovery. After installing the app, you need to launch it and install the recovery. If the recovery doesn't install then you need to use it. (As long as you have the latest towelroot, you should be fine.)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ANDR01DN00B:
Thanks so much guys! This guide and your help really payed off! Now I have a rooted S4!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
Glad you got it working. Thank [MENTION=2982241]guut13[/MENTION] for making this guide. It can be a life saver.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ShyRage:
You weren't chopped liver lol!! I finally did it after all this time. Thank you and everyone else for all the help. Now I gotta root but am afraid:) of it locking up again