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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Arasstor:
Safetrap installation

Hi Guut13

I want to install SafeStrap in my SG4 i337 so I started to follow the steps on this guide: HOW TO GET TO ANY KITKAT 4.4.2 (NB1, NC1, NI1) OR 4.4.4 (NJ4, NJ5) BASE, but I have a doubt regarding the step 3. If I already did the step 1, step 2 and step 3( on step 3 only root, I didn't install Safetrap) before when I bought my cellphone and now I want to install Safestrap, can I do this without change the kernel again? so I will just install Safestrap right away!.

I hope my question makes sense to you.

Many thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] uselesspablo:
Yes you can, you have to flash kernel to get into safestrap. Once you have used safestrap you have to install modules and kernel of the rom you are using. Or flash

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Arasstor:
So, I will need to flash NC1 kernel and then install safetrap, once installed and executed, I'll need to flash NJ4 kernel again. Am I right?

Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Give it a shot with the kernel you are on. If it doesn't work, then flash the NC1 kernel and try again. If it still doesn't work, I recommend Odin back to stock and starting fresh.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] uselesspablo:
No, you can install safestrap anytime, if you are on lollipop or another Base so you have to run NC1 flash. To RUN safestrap.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] quasihex:
Nevermind. I found another thread that solved my issues. Thanks anyhow.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gregsu13:
I can't find the stock update files "www.androidfilehost.com page isn’t working, www.androidfilehost.com redirected you too many times." Anyone having trouble downloading the files?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
You've probably got it working by now, but I've seen that before on a different site. It was a browser issue. Either closing and relaunching or clearing the cache fixed it for me.

If you are still having trouble, I can confirm that site is up now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Beydt:
Thx for your help

The guide and the files seem to work. You are a lifesaver. Thank you very much. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Revitupmx5:
Thanks for the advice

That helped. I went back and reinstalled Kies and had success.

BTW after that I was able to update to NC1, and with Safestrap I could run my Nandroid and restore my phone. Thanks again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
OP updated with NJ4 Odin Instructions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jack_ssl:
Please Help Me

Sir , One Help I Don't Know Back To NB1 Or NI1 . But You Know .. If You Go Back To NI1 .. Then You Will Get OTA Update File . One Help Sir .. No One Helping Me .. I Am Beggin You . Help Me ................ Please Grab The OTA Update File
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] yugotprblms:
So I am pretty sure I know what to do, I just want to make sure. I am on rooted MF3 right now, and just want to be update to the lasted version, which I believe is NJ4. I should be able to just follow the instructions on the first page and be good, correct? I have read the entire thread, I just pretty much want someone to confirm my thoughts just for my own peace of mind. Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jmjoyas:
Yes. Follow the instructions in the first post and you should be good.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
You got it. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] yugotprblms:
I am also curious about this. It said you flash the NJ4 kernel, but now I am rooted with NI1? Is that just a simple typo?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Thanks for catching that.

Yes... typo. I copy and pasted the NI1 instructions for NJ4 since the two are the same. Missed that one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tigerx88:
Need help!

Hey guys,

Im new here, but I really need your expertise!!! I have been messing around with Odin and Kies and all of this because I was originally trying to fix my phone (was not reading SIM card). Long story short: I am stuck here right now: "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again" Issue is, When I open Kies it doesnt seem to connect my phone (just says connecting) So i am not able to get the recovery code. I tried to follow the instructions above to go back to stock but it is still not working. Odin starts, but after a few minutes it says "Fail". What can I do now!??

-By the way, while i was messing with it I noticed that my baseband on phone said UNKNOWN and Imei says null/null. This is why I continued to mess with it some more.... :rolleyes:

Please help!!

Phone is SGH-I337, NB1 .

Thanks!

Edit: Btw, using method posted I get to here on Odin (it goes to about half bar actually)

"<ID:0/007> 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:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..

<ID:0/007> File analysis..

<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/007> Initialzation..

<ID:0/007> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/007> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/007> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/007> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/007> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/007> tz.mbn

<ID:0/007> boot.img

<ID:0/007> recovery.img

<ID:0/007> persdata.img.ext4

<ID:0/007> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/007> __XmitData_Write

<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
Ate you flashing the nb1 tar in Odin? It should work
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Start with these, please...

1. Try a different USB cable

2. Try a different USB port on your PC

3. Uninstall Kies. (Kies sometimes interferes with Odin)

4. Download the latest drivers from the Samsung website here. (Uninstall the existing drivers from your PC, reboot, and then install the new drivers.)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tigerx88:
Ok, I will try all that and let you know. Thanks!

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Hey! So somehow it worked!! :)

The only issue is: when I check my baseband it still says Unknown. And IMEI says null/null when I check though *#06#.

This means my sim wont work right? What can I do to fix this issue.

---------- Post added at 01:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:21 PM ----------

I dont need to put in the SIM card to get baseband and IMEI back right?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Glad it worked. Unfortunately, I have never seen the IMEI error, so I'm not familiar with the process to resolve it. Try re-downloading NB1 and Odin back again. Maybe something didn't flash right the first time around.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] tigerx88:
No, I believe this is a different issue. Cause this happened before also. It seems to be more complicated, but I have no idea how to resolve it.

If anyone has thoughts on this please let me know!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JHarley17:
Need Help

Everything has worked fine until I try to flash to flash NC1 kernal to root. It passes but wifi will not turn on for towelroot, If i reflash NJ4 kernal wifi works fine

. Would love some help. Started on rooted MF3 yesterday and now have NJ4, Just trying to root . THanks in advance
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Correct. WiFi won't work until you odin back the nj4 kernel.

You dont need wifi for towelroot. Mobile data should be enough. Just make sure you have a decent signal.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Asxetos:
After flashing NC1 kernel - towelrooting and flashing back NJ4 kernel, system status changes to "Custom" . Any remedy for this?

Thanks...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Triangle away. I've never used it myself, but others have reported it works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] JHarley17:
Thanks. Didnt even think about mobile data because i had an inactive sim card in phone. I just recently got it back from my stepdaughter that was using it. The SIM from my s5 and Tab2 didnt work for some reason. I was able to use the sim from my wifes s4 tho. All is good now.

Can I flash 4.4.4 roms now with safestrap. Do they have to be touchwiz based still or can I go with whatever. I am pretty new to this stuff still. Rooted before on the S4 but my S5 was the first time I flashed a custom ROM

Thank for the help
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] alexsoin:
OC2 rooted to OK2 stock

I have OC2 rooted, NB1 - Towelroot - OC2 update (muniz's manual). I wonder how can I unroot and get the latest OK2 5.0.1 w/o AT&T sim. I just want to send this phone to my absolute non-techie cousin in Peru. Thanx in advance.

Logically it should be NB1 flash in Odin and them full OK2 in Odin as well. But I couldn't find the latter. Please help!

Just read a couple more topics and now I know it's Stock NB1.tar in Odin - NJ4.zip - OC3.zip - OC4.zip - OK2.zip as updates from exSD!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sway8966:
If you want stock OK2 then follow the step 2 in this guide (incremental updating using OTA).

If you want rooted OK2 here is the guide.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mustafa45:
What is this
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] billbillw:
Guys, I'm pulling my hair out here. I somehow soft-bricked my phone after trying to un-root, and factory reset (about to sell the phone). I was able to Odin back to NB1 with no problems, now I'm trying to bring it current by putting files on SD card. However, every time I save one of the zip files to the card, it disappears by the time I get into recovery. I've tried transferring the files by usb cable from the computer, I've tried putting the SD card into a card reader, nothing seems to work. I've put the zip file in the root of the card, I've put it in the Android folders. nothing works. 0

I can see the file through Android File browser after transferring by USB, but it somehow gets erased by the time the phone goes into recovery.

Any suggestions?

EDIT: Now I'm getting even more frustrated. I thought I'd just do it OTA, but when I checked, it said it was current (on NB1) and it won't let me force another check for 24 hours.

---------- Post added at 10:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:21 PM ----------

I also tried downloading directly through the phone. I created a new folder called Updates, then moved the file from Downloads to the extSDcard. It was there in File explorer. Turn off, boot to recovery, gone again. What am I doing wrong?

Is there a way to install these updates through Odin or Kies? At least I know Odin works for me. I'm really just looking for a "safe" way to get this updated that isn't going to take me a week to wait for OTAs to work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Have you tried a different SD card? Before you use it, format it through the settings menu on your phone.

Someone else had this issue before. I suggested using adb (post #307) but I never heard back. Maybe it worked and no news was good news.

To get around the 24 hour wait... manually forward your clock 24 hours. (I've had to forward 30 times once before it worked.)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] billbillw:
More frustration. Kies says no updates, say it is current (NB1). Set clock ahead 1-day. Upgrade servers say it is current. I did format the SD card, twice in the phone. That made no difference.

I have other cards, but they are in devices and have data/photos on them. I don't want to risk them getting wiped. I guess I'll read up on ADB, but I was hoping for an easier way. I've done ADB before, but I always struggle with it.

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I think it was a bad SD card. I create a folder in windows. Then look and its filled with random crap. Trying a different card now....Success! Looks like I'll be calling Patriot for a replacement.

Yep, all updated to OK2 now. Dang, bad card can ruin a night.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Thanks for the update. Glad you are all set.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ItzBluestone:
I need OK2 Odin Flashable Becasue my sim card broke and i dont have a sd card help please?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
There is no ok2 odin. You have to start with nb1 and work your way up. Try side loading the updates with adb or else you'll have to go buy a card.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ItzBluestone:
Ok can you link me adb? so i can sideload OK2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
You'll have to Google it. I don't have the steps written down.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jd1639:
Google 15 second adb xda
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Sydh:
Wondering if I could a bit of insight and help here.

Earlier today I started with taking my phone from 4.2.2(rooted) to 4.4.4 to 5.0.1(OC3) after getting annoyed at apps starting to use 4.4+ as a base. I was rooted back then so no OTA updates. I had followed this guide http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26464 and it worked flawlessly. Got on 5.0.1 and started looking for root access to only find this kingroot thing and the crap it came with and it's blocking SuperSU. So by most of the googling results lead back to downgrading back to the NB1 base and rooting from there.

By all accounts in this thread it should have worked pretty easily but in my case I keep coming up with a fail. I have tried the tips listed in the first post to no avail.

Here is the log from Odin. Not sure where I go next now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
This other thread was mentioned a few posts back... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=66098762

See if that version of odin gives you better results.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Sydh:
Wow that actually worked. I had seen that post but overlooked it since I already had a Odin v3.10.6 from my first go at upgrading from the other thread I previously linked. Though this one posted slightly different with "<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005).." vs just ID:3 for reference.

Odin log to share.

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

<ID:0/003> 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:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

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

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/003> tz.mbn

<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> persdata.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> modem.bin

<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin

<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/003> RES OK !!

<ID:0/003> Remain Port .... 0

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

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

Thanks guut13.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Llaizor:
In the second post, STEP 1 -''Odin to NB1 Stock''. The link for download ''NB1'' is broken. can you upload one more time ? thanks.

Sorry for my english.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Ghujii:
I apologize since i know this may may be a bit vague but I was lead here after I opened my own question thread. The details of my own phone are very important, but the issue is i am getting an error 7 on nj4 _ from nb1 sideloading with ext sdcard. "/system/bin/ddexe" has unexpected contents" Unexpected volume" ect ect. this means i cannot load this via ext sd card, as i have tried several times. And this is where i need help. I AM using the appropriate hardware, and phone. SGHI337, NB1 currently, with i believe corrupted files inside, as it crashes randomly, and throws a process error at me randomly, most time it boot loops on att splash and freezes there after the first reboot. So I hoped this would help ferret out the issue but it seems Im back to square one. This all started because ATTs update caused some unknown error, so i had to reformat the phone from safestrap, then whilst doing so my sdcard slid out by accident. :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Works fine for me. What part in the process is broken for you? There are 3 or 4 links before you get to the file.

Maybe someone else can give you more insight to your error. My suggestion is to start fresh..

Get a new SDcard and redownload all the files so you make sure nothing is corrupt.

After you odin a fresh NB1 image, play around with it a bit to make sure everything is working as intended before upgrading.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Ghujii:
I have done this, I actually used a new sd card because i lost the one with my data on it. SO that's checked. I have wiped the data/cache/dalvik many many times to no avail. My belief is that its sometyhing bore basic to the phones operating system. Because it doesnt seem to matter what I install/flash to it. I have been at this for 3 months. I've become pretty well versed with this phone. It will always respond with touch wiz not responding or processes not responding, even with this method of downloading, the odin install works fine, but then installing from sd card will just not work. Is there an odin file that can be obtained? Or perhaps a way to wipe EVERYthing in the phone, not just the basics, i mean the kernel the image files, the md5, everything. I think i need t start from scratch. Doesnt matter what face I put on this device the result is the same. I cant even access past the lock screen most of the time, and when i can i cant access the apps, and even when i can do that, if i touch the volume button or make a phone call it freezes then bootloops to att splash screen and freezes, which is why I was referred here in the first place. Attempting to install a new kernel doesnt seem to be doing anything, sure it changes the features and the user interface and the kernel itself but its not fixing the actual issue, which im still confused as to xactly what that is/may be.

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WOuld it make a difference now that I am on OK2 if i reverted all the way down the line BACK to a different version?

---------- Post added at 05:23 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:19 AM ----------

SOrry for the triple quote. I forgot to mention. I know it sounds silly but if i tap the back of my phone on my hand fairly hard, itll unfreeze and function correctly for a small amount of time. I just did it after following the alternative method in this thread. and now it IS working sound and all..... WTF lol. Is this and indication that it's my powercell/logic board?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Llaizor:
The firts link sent me to a post by ''muniz_ri'' . but none of the links on that post are working. So I can't go to the next step
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
Still sticking to my original suggestion... Odining the NB1 base.

This will wipe your entire phone and install stock software. (It doesn't touch the Ext Sdcard, but always good practice to take it out, just in case.)

Once the phone comes back up, your software should be in perfect working order. If it's not, Odin the NB1 base again, just to make sure.

If you are still seeing issues, and we've just rules out software, then you have yourself a hardware issue. (Which, if tapping the phone causes the phone to work better... you probably already know the answer.)

Not sure. Those work for me too. Try a different browser. Here is his link again. Maybe you will have better luck with this one...

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358540571
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Ghujii:
Unfortunately, the software update or retro dating doesn't do anything other than give it a pretty kernel and face. In reference to the issue at hand at least. Doesn't matter how you wipe the data, or alter it, the result is the same and the issue persists throughout each and every modification. Thus leading me to believe, it IS in fact the motherboard/logic board and or power cell. I have yet to accomplish replacing it, although that IS in my "wheel-house" and won't be an issue to resolve. Prior to this I'll be taking my own adivce and unrooting-customizing mine phone and taking it to a samsung dealer. It has no warrant on it however so they will only be able to help by attempting software modifications which I have already done. I am hoping they magically have a fix-all exclusive to Samsung Dealers( I doubt it).

I am considering this matter resolved, so if anyone else is noticing alike problems on their device SGH-i337, the likely result IF YOU HAVE TRIED ALL OTHER OPTIONS( including but limited to, rooting, safestrap, odin-ing your preferred/recommended/needed software kernel/ factory/dalvik wipe, ect ect.) Then I highly recommend one of two things be done; Unroot your phone and **take it to a ''Best Buy" or other official samsung dealer**, or buy a logic board(40$ is the cheapest available not including online) or power cell(this is a temporary solution and costs nearly the same amount).

NOTE: ALternatively, you can attempt taking the battery out for 30 minuts(a day to be safe) and after immediate removal, push and hold the power button for about Two minutes(excessive length for absolution) then attempt to re-mount the battery and this MAY work(Temporarily). - I used this method to turn on /debug and /Unknown Sources

**=If your phone is NOT under

WARRANTY

any longer or has no insurance, they WILL NOT accomadte anything other than Software Modifications, they will not help you 90% of the time if they find a .root file either.

-=-Feel free to message me if you have any questions, or need a link to any of the forums that relate to SGH-i337. I have tons Q.Q-=-
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] zack2314:
Good day! I am having hard time understanding this so please bare w/ me. I am newbie. My device is rooted SGH I337 w! 4.4.2 Kitkat w/ baseband I337UCUFNB1. I just want know what method or tutorial should I start? I want my device to update to Lollipop. I am currently here at PH and my device was openline to all networks here in PH, is my openline will be affected after the update? Thank you for considering and hope a fast reply. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
You can't upgrade a rooted device. You can try to unroot, but it's hard to get the phone completely back to stock, because all files are usually not removed.

Best to backup your files and settings then start fresh... Odin the NB1 base then upgrading to the base of your choice. Follow the instructions in post 2.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mrjoeyloke:
So I have my mother n law's att SGH-I337 that was actually water damaged. I don't know what firmware it was on but I'd like to try to salvage it and keep it. It boots to the Galaxy screen and into download mode. No recovery tho. Can anyone point me in the right direction to Odin this thing? That would be great!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mrjoeyloke:
Any reason why Odin won't add or can't see the tar file? Tried on 3.9 &. 10. I select the ap slot browse but can't see it in the folder I put it in...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] guut13:
yep. Post 2. :good:

Bad download?

Did you extract .tar.md5 file from within the downloaded tar file?