I have newly acquired a samsung s4 active with 4.2 stock. I couldn't OTA upgrade or manually (keeps failing halfway through), couldn't flash 4.4 ROM through recovery, and couldn't do backups through ROM manager and recovery 3.0+
At this point i'm not sure what i should do. i'd like to set my phone up and forget it.. but nothing is really going easy for me. is this because of the s4 active recovery? why is it so hard to change that darn 4.2 stock rom?
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I have newly acquired a samsung s4 active with 4.2 stock. I couldn't OTA upgrade or manually (keeps failing halfway through), couldn't flash 4.4 ROM through recovery, and couldn't do backups through ROM manager and recovery 3.0+
At this point i'm not sure what i should do. i'd like to set my phone up and forget it.. but nothing is really going easy for me. is this because of the s4 active recovery? why is it so hard to change that darn 4.2 stock rom?
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It depends on which version of the phone you have. If you have the i9295, then it really shouldn't be that hard to do what you are asking about. If you have the i537 then you can't really do anything you're asking about because it has a locked bootloader. If you have the i537 you need to check out SafeStrap.
i believe i do have the i537. is there a thread i can check out to help with getting started on custom recovery roms etc?
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i believe i do have the i537. is there a thread i can check out to help with getting started on custom recovery roms etc?
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The i537 has a locked bootloader which means you cannot install a custom recovery or any other kernel. Your only option is to use SafeStrap along with 4.2.2 TouchWiz-based ROMs. Read more about SafeStrap here and a list ROMs that will work with SafeStrap here.
Because of the locked bootloader you will not be able to use CyanogenMod, any CM-based ROM, or any AOSP-based ROM. The only ROM I like using that is different than the stock ROM is the 4.2.2 GPe. Do some reading before you try SafeStrap, otherwise you could brick your phone pretty easily.
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Okay, I am new to this locked bootloader and safestrap stuff so please bare with me.
I am on an official 4.4.2 NC2 rooted Att Note 3.
The question is: Can I install the roms that are based off the leaked firmware? It seems pretty stupid but ooooh well.
I assume I can since the leaked update is still "signed" or whatever it is called.
kenscivic said:
Okay, I am new to this locked bootloader and safestrap stuff so please bare with me.
I am on an official 4.4.2 NC2 rooted Att Note 3.
The question is: Can I install the roms that are based off the leaked firmware? It seems pretty stupid but ooooh well.
I assume I can since the leaked update is still "signed" or whatever it is called.
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Hey,
If you heard of any success stories why not? The only thing, if someone unlocked the bootloader tomorrow (Which i don't see happening anytime soon), you might be locked because with every firmware, I feel they try to lock down the device more, so if someone is close, you might be stuck!
Since you're on NC2, if it is based on the NC2 you should be fine, just make sure you backed up everything. Because I had an issue with restoring to stock NC2 read thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/help/nc2-odin-firmware-available-t2800677/post53806285
You can always make a slot and install the rom without touching the stock. Safestrap should not modify your modem and firmware "Odin does".
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Hey,
If you heard of any success stories why not? The only thing, if someone unlocked the bootloader tomorrow (Which i don't see happening anytime soon), you might be locked because with every firmware, I feel they try to lock down the device more, so if someone is close, you might be stuck!
Since you're on NC2, if it is based on the NC2 you should be fine, just make sure you backed up everything. Because I had an issue with restoring to stock NC2 read thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/help/nc2-odin-firmware-available-t2800677/post53806285
You can always make a slot and install the rom without touching the stock. Safestrap should not modify your modem and firmware "Odin does".
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I have not read any stories about it. Thank you for the quick reply! It is greatly appreciated
Hi all, I currently have my n7000 using TWRP recovery, rooted with a Omnirom 4.4.4 on it but for some reason it's quite unstable and I miss the S-Pen functionality, is it possible to install that 700mb+ stock Samsung JB 4.1.2 Rom from inside the custom recovery without issues like custom roms or do I have to do it differently?
EDIT: Actually is it ok to flash the stock rom with Odin, from a custom rom'd phone? that'd be simpler I think.
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Hi all, I currently have my n7000 using TWRP recovery, rooted with a Omnirom 4.4.4 on it but for some reason it's quite unstable and I miss the S-Pen functionality, is it possible to install that 700mb+ stock Samsung JB 4.1.2 Rom from inside the custom recovery without issues like custom roms or do I have to do it differently?
EDIT: Actually is it ok to flash the stock rom with Odin, from a custom rom'd phone? that'd be simpler I think.
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Both are ok .
Hi, having a problem, I was getting ready to flash a custom rom on my new Att Galaxy S4 NG3, everything was ready to go I was in safestrap, advanced > formatted everything and then the battery fell out. Now all I get is the splash screen that says Samsung with the custom lock on it....
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Hi, having a problem, I was getting ready to flash a custom rom on my new Att Galaxy S4 NG3, everything was ready to go I was in safestrap, advanced > formatted everything and then the battery fell out. Now all I get is the splash screen that says Samsung with the custom lock on it....
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First, is it an S4 or S5? Double check that BEFORE trying these next steps. Find the ODIN file for your phone and you'll have to start over. ODIN, root with towelroot, install busybox, install safestrap and be on your way.
It is the S5, At&t Version, and I can't seem to find the stock ROM anywhere, I have the NG3 firmware edition.
For anyone else curios I was able to solve my problem. Although I could not find the newest exact version that was on my phone, I used the previous version from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785185
and was able to use odin to reflash the ROM and am now starting over with the process to safestrap and custom ROM's.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T OA1 (G900A) and I cannot get the phone to take a custom rom flash. First I downgrade to NCE using ODIN 3.09, check install from unknown sources, then I install towelroot and successfully root the phone. Install SuperSU and update the binary, reboot, install Busybox. Shut down and go back into download mode and use ODIN to flash the OA1 kernel. I then install either flashfire or SafeStrap and then instruct them to wipe the phone other than internal memory and flash the rom zip. I have tried several roms and everytime I get back to the same thing... the default recovery screen with a dead android.
Any suggestions or ideas what I am doing wrong?
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I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T OA1 (G900A) and I cannot get the phone to take a custom rom flash. First I downgrade to NCE using ODIN 3.09, check install from unknown sources, then I install towelroot and successfully root the phone. Install SuperSU and update the binary, reboot, install Busybox. Shut down and go back into download mode and use ODIN to flash the OA1 kernel. I then install either flashfire or SafeStrap and then instruct them to wipe the phone other than internal memory and flash the rom zip. I have tried several roms and everytime I get back to the same thing... the default recovery screen with a dead android.
Any suggestions or ideas what I am doing wrong?
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After downgrading to nce and rooting there is no need to update the kernel back to OA1 as all the kitkat roms are based off the nce build. Our you can root then upgrade to lollipop using this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076803 as the devs for the s5 roms have moved to 5.0.
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After downgrading to nce and rooting there is no need to update the kernel back to OA1 as all the kitkat roms are based off the nce build. Our you can root then upgrade to lollipop using this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076803 as the devs for the s5 roms have moved to 5.0.
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I have tried to do the flash several times without going back to the OA1 kernel too, but I thought that may have been the issue. I figured out quickly it wasn't.
One thing I may have been missing is that I am trying to flash lollipop roms. Is that my problem? Do I need to be flashing a KitKat rom unless I flash the rom to linked to in your post? How do I get a lollipop rom flashed if that's the issue?
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I have tried to do the flash several times without going back to the OA1 kernel too, but I thought that may have been the issue. I figured out quickly it wasn't.
One thing I may have been missing is that I am trying to flash lollipop roms. Is that my problem? Do I need to be flashing a KitKat rom unless I flash the rom to linked to in your post? How do I get a lollipop rom flashed if that's the issue?
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You can't flash lollipop roms unless your already on lollipop. You'll have to stick with kitkat roms unless you upgrade using the method in the link that i posted. Once you upgrade to lollipop using that method you'll be able to flash lollipop roms.
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You can't flash lollipop roms unless your already on lollipop. You'll have to stick with kitkat roms unless you upgrade using the method in the link that i posted. Once you upgrade to lollipop using that method you'll be able to flash lollipop roms.
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Got it. Tried it out and finally was able to get a Lollipop custom rom to flash.
Thanks for your help!
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Got it. Tried it out and finally was able to get a Lollipop custom rom to flash.
Thanks for your help!
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Good deal. Which one did you go with. I've ran alliance, twi5ted, and TMS 2.0. I personally like TMS best. Seems like it runs smother for me.
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Good deal. Which one did you go with. I've ran alliance, twi5ted, and TMS 2.0. I personally like TMS best. Seems like it runs smother for me.
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I went with TMS 2.0, but I was hoping to get a Cyanogenmod based rom installed. I have tried several times to install the Fusion rom using FlashFire, but each time I get an unmount failed notice and have to go back to NCE.
What do you like about TMS?
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I went with TMS 2.0, but I was hoping to get a Cyanogenmod based rom installed. I have tried several times to install the Fusion rom using FlashFire, but each time I get an unmount failed notice and have to go back to NCE.
What do you like about TMS?
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First off you can't flash cyanogenmod cause of the locked bootloader. We have to stick with TW base roms. I like the stability about TMS2.0 plus the fact that the dev is still working on it. Most all the other devs have went to other phones. TalkingMonkeys is a great dev and is constantly working on mods and features.
So I have been trying to install a custom recovery on my rooted phone, I am on 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 not sure at the exact moment but when I go to install TWRP Odin mode I believe it is, is stopping me from continuing so the device is just sitting at "Downloading... Please do not turn off the target". I attempted multiple different flash APKs (Because I don't have a computer). I did see another post with someone who has the same problem (not sure if he used a PC) but this is very annoying. Can someone please assist me?
I am making sure my device is rooted, I have the proper version for my device I just need to use this to install Xposed installer on my phone, but again, no PC access..
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So I have been trying to install a custom recovery on my rooted phone, I am on 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 not sure at the exact moment but when I go to install TWRP Odin mode I believe it is, is stopping me from continuing so the device is just sitting at "Downloading... Please do not turn off the target". I attempted multiple different flash APKs (Because I don't have a computer). I did see another post with someone who has the same problem (not sure if he used a PC) but this is very annoying. Can someone please assist me?
I am making sure my device is rooted, I have the proper version for my device I just need to use this to install Xposed installer on my phone, but again, no PC access..
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Based on a post you made in one of the other threads it sounds like you have the i537 (AT&T version of the phone). If this is the case you have a locked bootloader, meaning you cannot flash any custom recovery. You're only option is to use FlashFire to flash things.
If I misinterpreted what you said and you do indeed have the i9295 (international version of the phone), you should be able to put a custom recovery on your phone.
Based on what you said above, you are putting the phone in download mode where you can use Odin to flash things to your phone. Odin is a PC program and you can only use the phone in download mode in conjunction with a computer. You need to put your phone in recovery mode in order to be able to flash things without a computer. It sounds like you need to do some more reading about what you're attempting to do and how your phone works because you are starting to mess with some low-level programming on your phone and you could permanently brick it.
This is true, I have the AT&T variant. My friend sold me this for real cheap so brick in it isn't the worst thing. I did state I cannot use a PC as I do not have one. I also don't believe I can put my phone into recovery mode, or at least I don't know how. I tried [HOME+PWR+VolDown] and I believe it tried to install the recovery. So, maybe I am missing something there is a lot to read. Do I need a computer to do this or can I found it without?
Could you please maybe private message me or leave it here, a step tutorial on how to put this phone into recovery and install the a custom ROM. (I know how to use flashify already) the only issue is the locked bootloader. Thanks for the information. I do not have the international phone. Just AT&T. Not unlocked.
You cannot install a custom recovery or flash anything through the recovery menu because AT&T locked the bootloader. The only ROM that exists right now for the i537 is the Slick As Hell ROM in the development section.
As far as learning more, check the stickies it's always a good place to start.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...alaxy-s4-active-firmware-guide-t2892445/page1
Hello, Please I want to ask if i need to unlock my bootloader before flashing the recovery or roms on this i537 running android 4.3
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You cannot install a custom recovery or flash anything through the recovery menu because AT&T locked the bootloader. The only ROM that exists right now for the i537 is the Slick As Hell ROM in the development section.
As far as learning more, check the stickies it's always a good place to start.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...alaxy-s4-active-firmware-guide-t2892445/page1
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Hello,
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery
Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance
dedon4christ5 said:
Hello,
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery
Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance
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You didn't need to post this question on two different threads. Check the other links in the stickies.