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For all locked S4 and Kitkat 4.4 upgrade

So I'm currently on 4.3 and very hesitate to upgrade to 4.4 Kitkat because I'm not sure about that Method gonna work with 4.4.
I dig in and found some users had successfully unlock their phone with NAE modem by downgrade to MDC (even on 4.3 MK2 you can downgrade to MDC).
So I think we need a confirmation since there was a lot of ppl really want to eat a Kitkat.
azteka88 said:
Ok, so i just unlock my phone, i was able to downgrade from NAE to MDC whitout any problem so now, should i flash NAE modem back? What happen if dont flash back? Thanks!
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MosesTheTool said:
I had no issues what so ever,
I rooted, then downgraded to MDC, then unlocked sim-lock, then upgraded to MK2 then flash Sac's.
I can try to find the guides i used if you need them,
the sim-unlock video: VIDEO HOW TO SIM UNLOCK
and i used this file: CF-Auto-Root-jfltespr-jfltespr-sphl720
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MosesTheTool said:
I was on MK2, unlocked simlock, went back to MK2 and the sim lock works. Then flashed the Sac's rom (android 4.3) and still have sim unlock. But I am not sure about Kitkat because we have to update to NAE. Waiting for an answer about that as well.
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Ok, so i just unlock my phone, i was able to downgrade from NAE to MDC whitout any problem so now, should i flash NAE modem back? What happen if dont flash back? Thanks!
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I'm currently running sacs custom kit kat 4.4.2 V2 for my sprint gs4 (L720) with Samsung official MDF boot, NAE baseband, NAE version software, android version 4.4.2 , one of the smoothest ROMS I've ever flashed, definitely considering how young it is. Can be a tricky process tho. I went from rooted 4.2 to stock rooted mja, then accident flashed the MK2 firmware thinking it was a modem only MK2.tar that only half way worked. only option was to flash @Unknownforce s stock rooted NAE, which was an awesome rom. Thanks again @Unknownforce!!!! THEN I just flashed the original NAE .tar.md5 and was back to full stock status, except the know 0x1. Rerooted, flashed philz and sacs rom and WOW! @sacs23 kit kat 4.4 V2, sooo smooth. Even through I ended up trippin the Knox counter, (long before @sac23 4.4,), Triangle away still resets my binary and system status, and on sacs you get no SE ANDROID ect messages. I would definitely recommend @sacs lol I could go on more, but I'm sure yall don't Wana here me babble. Lol
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There're some guys in Vietnam had been successfully unlock the NAE with the supported hardware call Z3x

I have heard a rumor, and don't quote me on this because it is just a rumor, that this actually puts Chinese spyware on your phone.
shokuhawan said:
There're some guys in Vietnam had been successfully unlock the NAE with the supported hardware call Z3x
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I just went back down to mdc like sacs kit kat thread shows, upgraded up to nae, and installed negarom on another phone I was having weird issues with. I have a feeling it's because I went from mf9 modem to nae modem. And skipped mk2 on the problem phone.
You can go back and forth if you are on the mf9 bootloader. It just takes a while to download everything you need if you don't already have the files.
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Is it impossible to flash an AOSP rom on a rooted AT&T S5 Active?

Hello!
I've done some reading and having not gotten a satisfactory answer I thought I'd throw my question out to the community.
I'm currently running Twisted Lollipop v7.
I can Odin back to stock 4.4.2 whenever and redo towelroot and install safestrap etc.
I've been unsuccessful at flashing an AOSP rom and wanted to confirm once and for all if it is truly impossible to flash Blisspop or Cyanogenmod or Sonic or any of those I enjoyed on my trusty old S3 onto my unlocked At&T S5 Active.
If it is not possible I will get rid of this unlocked AT&T S5 active and get a used what? The T-mobile variant? The international variant? I just want to be able to flash whatever the hell I want without too much hassle! I do like the phone other than that though!
Looking forward to any advice!
Thanks!
Edbogue

edbogue said:
Hello!
I've done some reading and having not gotten a satisfactory answer I thought I'd throw my question out to the community.
I'm currently running Twisted Lollipop v7.
I can Odin back to stock 4.4.2 whenever and redo towelroot and install safestrap etc.
I've been unsuccessful at flashing an AOSP rom and wanted to confirm once and for all if it is truly impossible to flash Blisspop or Cyanogenmod or Sonic or any of those I enjoyed on my trusty old S3 onto my unlocked At&T S5 Active.
If it is not possible I will get rid of this unlocked AT&T S5 active and get a used what? The T-mobile variant? The international variant? I just want to be able to flash whatever the hell I want without too much hassle! I do like the phone other than that though!
Looking forward to any advice!
Thanks!
Edbogue
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No you can not flash any AOSP roms on a device that runs safestrap, the bootloader isnt unlocked so you cant install a custom recovery the closest thing to a recovery is safestrap, and with a locked bootloader you can not install kernels which is why you cant install AOSP based roms.

mcmellens said:
No you can not flash any AOSP roms on a device that runs safestrap, the bootloader isnt unlocked so you cant install a custom recovery the closest thing to a recovery is safestrap, and with a locked bootloader you can not install kernels which is why you cant install AOSP based roms.
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Thank you for your response!
Blues! It's what I suspected. I intend to offload this phone as a result and get another. Which variant would you recommend I get so I can flash happily and not worry about a locked bootloader? The SM-G900F, or what else would you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
Edbogue

edbogue said:
Thank you for your response!
Blues! It's what I suspected. I intend to offload this phone as a result and get another. Which variant would you recommend I get so I can flash happily and not worry about a locked bootloader? The SM-G900F, or what else would you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
Edbogue
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Any phone that has a carrier would be locked for the most part, i know sprint and maybe t-mobile usually don't lock there bootloaders, but that doesn't mean anything they could still be locked down. Your best bet if your looking to get a new phone for whatever reason stick with the ones straight from samsung the international versions. they usually don't have locked bootloaders.

Bootloader/Modem?

Hi guys. It's been a while since I rooted this phone because my work wouldnt allow it. Anyway I finally got it rooted (v 6.0.1) and TWRP going. I was thiking about flashing the CMRemix rom and they mention "You MUST be on the Latest Bootloader and Modem for your Carrier - D0K2 for Tmo SM-N910T". Where do I even find out if im using that? My current baseband is N910TUVSEPG2 if that helps.

kuthedude said:
Hi guys. It's been a while since I rooted this phone because my work wouldnt allow it. Anyway I finally got it rooted (v 6.0.1) and TWRP going. I was thiking about flashing the CMRemix rom and they mention "You MUST be on the Latest Bootloader and Modem for your Carrier - D0K2 for Tmo SM-N910T". Where do I even find out if im using that? My current baseband is N910TUVSEPG2 if that helps.
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Here you go
Modem dok2
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=312978532265371269
Bootloader dok2
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767112946
Choose BL tab in odin to flash bootloader
Choise CP tab in odin to flash modem
Must Flash both files otherwise simcard and wifi will not work in cm13.
On cm13 first boot if sim does not work just restart device and it will work fine

Trex888 said:
Here you go
Modem dok2
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=312978532265371269
Bootloader dok2
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767112946
Choose BL tab in odin to flash bootloader
Choise CP tab in odin to flash modem
Must Flash both files otherwise simcard and wifi will not work in cm13.
On cm13 first boot if sim does not work just restart device and it will work fine
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Thanks! I used it for a bit, but im still doing some tinkering around. But that definately got me going!

Best Way and ROM (Note 7 Port) to Flash my SMN900A?

Hi recently few members oriented me about the note 3 att version issues when trying to add a new port to it. I read a little and now i am looking for recommendations to get the best (fastest, clean, uptodate) por for my phone. Opinion recommendations are welcome. I am looking for something stable.

If the n900a is running a 4.3 or newer bootloader, the bootloader is locked which means twrp cannot be installed to the phone and the phone will only run custom roms that can be flashed with safestrap or possibly flash fire.

audit13 said:
If the n900a is running a 4.3 or newer bootloader, the bootloader is locked which means twrp cannot be installed to the phone and the phone will only run custom roms that can be flashed with safestrap or possibly flash fire.
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I think is running the old version. I checked the AP and it ends in OC2

With oc2, the bootloader is locked.

audit13 said:
If the n900a is running a 4.3 or newer bootloader, the bootloader is locked which means twrp cannot be installed to the phone and the phone will only run custom roms that can be flashed with safestrap or possibly flash fire.
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and there is a way out of this? i cant really be sure some posts says you cant soe post there are ways to get something up

Nope, I know of no way around the locked bootloader. Same situation exists for the AT&T Samsung s4 which also has a locked bootloader.
I have never seen a post where someone can run twrp or cwm on an at&t s4 or note 3 with a locked bootloader.

Ohh well there goes my hope i guess i cant do anything. Any other kind of modification i can do to this phone?

You can root to remove bloatware. You can also use safestrap to flash some custom ROMs. Look in the development thread for ROMs that work with a locked bootloader. Here's an example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786666

audit13 said:
You can root to remove bloatware. You can also use safestrap to flash some custom ROMs. Look in the development thread for ROMs that work with a locked bootloader. Here's an example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786666
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Do you have a link to any tutorials showing how to root a n900a without needing TWRP? All the guides I am seeing are not n900a specific or tie-in custom ROM flashing as well which is obviously not applicable in this case.

This post may help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59666958&postcount=2

audit13 said:
You can root to remove bloatware. You can also use safestrap to flash some custom ROMs. Look in the development thread for ROMs that work with a locked bootloader. Here's an example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786666
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oh well you try no note 7 port for me thanks for the help

audit13 said:
This post may help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59666958&postcount=2
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It would help, but I'm already on 5.0 OC2. Is is even possible to root at this point?

It only takes 10 minutes to Odin back to 4.4.4, which can be rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/kitkat-4-4-4-n900aucudnl1-odin-tars-t2999317
Then I highly recommend the AryaMod ROM. Insanely fast and the battery lasts forever.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/rom-aryamod-v8-3-tw-lollipop-att-t3422443

Is there full bootloader unlock/root available for the ATT S6?

This is one of two phones I'm looking to buy after work today to replace the Verizon S5 I broke last night. Wanting to make sure whatever I get can be bootloader unlocked and fully rooted, otherwise I'm just getting another S5 so I can continue using CM ROM.
Thanks!

i think yes following this steps
1-root it using pinpong root
2-unlock the boot loader using ADB on pc
3-install twrp
4-install SU
watch the video it did it with a note 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoxWDDEFJxQ

johnnyrichter said:
This is one of two phones I'm looking to buy after work today to replace the Verizon S5 I broke last night. Wanting to make sure whatever I get can be bootloader unlocked and fully rooted, otherwise I'm just getting another S5 so I can continue using CM ROM.
Thanks!
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No.
No bootloader unlock at all.
Therefore no non stock based custom roms.
Root is available via ping-pong on very early lollipop builds, but unless you specifically know you are getting an old, non updated device, it's not likely this will be an option. Some newer builds of lollipop can be rooted by a tethered method. There is a root method for some MM builds. Think one is under development that has yet to be confirmed or released for N.
Very strongly do not recommend ATT version of this device if rooting and custom ROM's are important to you.
If you're looking at an international, rather than att model, then you're in the wrong forum.