For AT&T Note 8 Owners - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

Ok, not sure if anyone can help or not, but there were like 3-4 games installed on my Note 8. I keep deleting them, and they keep coming back. Is there any way to permanently delete them and make sure they don't come back? I find it very annoying.

I installed the unlocked firmware and everything was removed.

Demonface.24 said:
I installed the unlocked firmware and everything was removed.
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Is there a thread on how to go about doing this? I'm about to pick up an AT&T Note 8 which has been unlocked, and I'l like to flash this firmware as well. Thank you for your help!

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[Q] Help me ROOT my Galaxy Note!

Hello,
After coming back from holiday, my phone suddenly stopped recognising my SIM. It see's a SIM so I no longer get an (Insert SIM Message) but I can't do anything with the sim. This is what I see.
Due to this problem I tried resetting my phone to no avail, I then stumbled upon this. I thought that this was fantastic, I could fix it without going to a store or whatever.
On my quest to root my phone for the first time ever I used a guide from the reliable How-To-Geek. I did everything the guide asked me to but unfortunately my adventure came to a halt when 'SuperOneClick' kept freezing when reaching step 7.
I have never rooted my phone so I really don't know where to begin, your help would be greatly, greatly appreciated! :good:
P.S (I have never rooted or ROM'd this phone before?
Here is what you can do
Which model is it ?? International or is it a locked network ??
Anchit Mathur said:
Which model is it ?? International or is it a locked network ??
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I guess International as it came unlocked when I got it on contract. The phone isn't locked (Never has been)
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Please
What is the status right now
Does it boot?
Do u get to the system
Sent from my ME301T using Tapatalk 2
AndroidSlave said:
Please
What is the status right now
Does it boot?
Do u get to the system
Sent from my ME301T using Tapatalk 2
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Hello, do you mean for the SIM? It is the exact same as the screenshot of my settings in the first post. This is because I didn't manage to root it yesterday
The phone is completely fine apart from the SIM problem, that's why I want to root it
The __ONLY__ Current method you should be using to root is the philz kernel method. do not use any other method.
Please go to the philz thread.
PM me if you need more help later.
AndroidSlave said:
The __ONLY__ Current method you should be using to root is the philz kernel method. do not use any other method.
Please go to the philz thread.
PM me if you need more help later.
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Thank you very much dude,
I am slightly confused by the terms used. As you can see from my thread, I initially tried using SuperOneClick which seemed simple as it just involved installing apps on my computer and clicking 'Root'.
Currently on my phone, I don't have to backup anything as I just reset it a couple of days ago, it has its stock rom (I believe that's what it is called) Would I have to install a custom ROM or something to root my phone?
Lastly, is this the thread you are talking about?
Thank you very much again dude
Wiska said:
Thank you very much dude,
I am slightly confused by the terms used. As you can see from my thread, I initially tried using SuperOneClick which seemed simple as it just involved installing apps on my computer and clicking 'Root'.
Currently on my phone, I don't have to backup anything as I just reset it a couple of days ago, it has its stock rom (I believe that's what it is called) Would I have to install a custom ROM or something to root my phone?
Lastly, is this the thread you are talking about?
Thank you very much again dude
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Super one click anything is either a lie and bull**** or simply not for this device
Yes that's the correct thread
Make sure to find the right one for YOUR ROM. Read the instructions carefully. No you don't need a custom ROM.
Easiest way to to flash it from stock recovery with the philz file on your external SD card if u have one
AndroidSlave said:
Super one click anything is either a lie and bull**** or simply not for this device
Yes that's the correct thread
Make sure to find the right one for YOUR ROM. Read the instructions carefully. No you don't need a custom ROM.
Easiest way to to flash it from stock recovery with the philz file on your external SD card if u have one
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Heya!
I honestly have no idea which one to download for my Galaxy Note
Wiska said:
Heya!
I honestly have no idea which one to download for my Galaxy Note
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In your system settings you will go yo about phone. Match the version there to the Phil version.
I still don't get why you are rooting to fix this...
I am not sure who told you rooting would fix this...
You went on vacation and came back and the sim didn't work
Did you try removing the sim and reseating it in the phone?
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
AndroidSlave said:
In your system settings you will go yo about phone. Match the version there to the Phil version.
I still don't get why you are rooting to fix this...
I am not sure who told you rooting would fix this...
You went on vacation and came back and the sim didn't work
Did you try removing the sim and reseating it in the phone?
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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Look at the original post. A user had the same problem and his solution was Titanium Backup Pro, he used it to clear user cache or something - this made the SIM work again.
I've taken out the SIM and everything, it works on other phones, just not mine
Lastly, about matching the version on my phone to the one on the thread:
Do I match the baseband version/Kernel Version or build number?
Wiska said:
Look at the original post. A user had the same problem and his solution was Titanium Backup Pro, he used it to clear user cache or something - this made the SIM work again.
I've taken out the SIM and everything, it works on other phones, just not mine
Lastly, about matching the version on my phone to the one on the thread:
Do I match the baseband version/Kernel Version or build number?
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you match the kernel
Really man you MUST read the instructions in the philz thread its very clear.
Well you can try all that, I personally if it were my device would flash philz (safe kernel), boot to recovery, and just do a factory reset and see if it works... but I would only do this AFTER backing up my EFS using Ktool....
ggood luck
but if you want to try clearing cache etc first, no harm done of course
Just a side-note: regarding your links, etc that you post in the OP - I won't read those. I don't think other reputable members here will either. No offense please. I only trust sources on XDA, not random websites. If its not on xda, as far as I'm concerned, it is either incorrect or doesn't exist (i will act blind to it).
The Philz kernel for the Note is easy to find via google. Look either direct for the kernel or look for a PA installation guide and skip the odin option.
root galaxy note n7000
hi everyone... please I want best root for galaxy note n7000 jellybean 4.1.2 without problems please help me
Android-Nys said:
hi everyone... please I want best root for galaxy note n7000 jellybean 4.1.2 without problems please help me
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There is only one root account on a galaxy note, so it is the one-and-only-best.
If you want to root your device read Dr. Ketan's thread (search for it, good excercise for your brain).
And: best rom xyz posts or threads are against XDA rules.
Just read it: your best Rom thread yesterday was closed. Repeating this won't help...

[Q] Bootloader Unlock Official 4.3 Question

Since we got the new official 4.3 update, that means we got a new bootloader with the update right? If so, does anyone know if anyone has tried to get this unlocked even though we had no success with 4.2.2? I don't know if I can help get it done or not cause I don't have much background with actually unlocking it but I'm willing to help if possible. :fingers-crossed: Might run into problems with KNOX though.. idk.
Samsung GS4 locked bootloader. HELP
xAjCx said:
Since we got the new official 4.3 update, that means we got a new bootloader with the update right? If so, does anyone know if anyone has tried to get this unlocked even though we had no success with 4.2.2? I don't know if I can help get it done or not cause I don't have much background with actually unlocking it but I'm willing to help if possible. :fingers-crossed: Might run into problems with KNOX though.. idk.
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Hello,
I bought an unlocked Samsung S4 Active I537 from ATT, but I use it in Canada.
I have tried to use Goomanager, TWRP manager, safestrap, quickboot; but the phone goes back to the normal bootloader.
When I try to install a ROM from my SD card (by normal bootloader) it does not do anything at all; just stays on the same screen for a minute then reboots normally.
I am guessing the bootloader isnt unlocked.
What tips you got?
Thanks!
drakul123 said:
Hello,
I bought an unlocked Samsung S4 Active I537 from ATT, but I use it in Canada.
I have tried to use Goomanager, TWRP manager, safestrap, quickboot; but the phone goes back to the normal bootloader.
When I try to install a ROM from my SD card (by normal bootloader) it does not do anything at all; just stays on the same screen for a minute then reboots normally.
I am guessing the bootloader isnt unlocked.
What tips you got?
Thanks!
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The bootloader is still locked and currently there's nothing you can do about it. If you want to follow the progress read through this thread.
I learned that the hard way
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The bootloader is still locked and currently there's nothing you can do about it. If you want to follow the progress read through this thread.
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In advance: sorry to sound bitter; but wasn't fun how useless can be a device with a locked bootloader.
So the google apps stopped working and the whole thing is pretty much gone to hell/
IF samsung hadnt locked it so good (in a non-compliment kind of way) I could just install a new ROM and done, even better than with their weird touch wiz. But they locked it well so the phone is pretty much an average control remote in present time.
All samsung devices are locked like this one?
or that's their only garbage version ?
If that's the way they roll... no more Samsung phones ever for me.
There is a reason I stopped buying apple stuff... I dont like buying a device that is limited not because of its hardware, but because of the useless things a brand adds to make it useless. (like locking the bootloader)
Anyways... I am considering buying another phone for now.:silly:
drakul123 said:
In advance: sorry to sound bitter; but wasn't fun how useless can be a device with a locked bootloader.
So the google apps stopped working and the whole thing is pretty much gone to hell/
IF samsung hadnt locked it so good (in a non-compliment kind of way) I could just install a new ROM and done, even better than with their weird touch wiz. But they locked it well so the phone is pretty much an average control remote in present time.
All samsung devices are locked like this one?
or that's their only garbage version ?
If that's the way they roll... no more Samsung phones ever for me.
There is a reason I stopped buying apple stuff... I dont like buying a device that is limited not because of its hardware, but because of the useless things a brand adds to make it useless. (like locking the bootloader)
Anyways... I am considering buying another phone for now.:silly:
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The device is far from useless, you can still root and flash custom ROMs, just not CM or AOSP based ROMs. I've posted all the stock ROMs and instructions on how to flash them, so if you do mess up your phone you can always start from scratch.
To answer your question about all Samsung phones, pretty much all Samsung phones from the GS3 an later that were sold by AT&T and Verizon have locked bootloaders. Nearly all the international versions as well as T-Mobile versions are sold with an unlocked bootloader, so you don't necessarily need to boycott Samsung, you just need to be more careful when purchasing a Samsung phone in the future.
Devo7v said:
The device is far from useless, you can still root and flash custom ROMs, just not CM or AOSP based ROMs. I've posted all the stock ROMs and instructions on how to flash them, so if you do mess up your phone you can always start from scratch.
To answer your question about all Samsung phones, pretty much all Samsung phones from the GS3 an later that were sold by AT&T and Verizon have locked bootloaders. Nearly all the international versions as well as T-Mobile versions are sold with an unlocked bootloader, so you don't necessarily need to boycott Samsung, you just need to be more careful when purchasing a Samsung phone in the future.
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Hey there
Where did you post these ways of re installing all?
I saw many posts around here about reinstalling but I couldnt move on after they required the Samsung to do something through the bootloader.
Also there was a post to uninstall using Odin, but the post had missing files so couldnt do it.
Keep me posted!
drakul123 said:
Hey there
Where did you post these ways of re installing all?
I saw many posts around here about reinstalling but I couldnt move on after they required the Samsung to do something through the bootloader.
Also there was a post to uninstall using Odin, but the post had missing files so couldnt do it.
Keep me posted!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2835481

Successful Unroot Options

I am returning my phone back to stock so I can trade it in. I found a few threads on here that have ways to unroot but some seem questionable. Can anyone point me in the right direction to unroot an official Kit Kat updated device?
Thanks
Assuming you have supersu, uninstall all of your apps that have root access (for safestrap, busybox, etc make sure to uninstall the in-app stuff first), i would reboot here but that may not be necessary...then open up supersu and choose "full unroot". Then factory reset and double check status is official ☺
If you get a custom screen after that try rerooting then full unroot with supersu again
Edit: I stand corrected - flashing NC2 with Odin is easiest
Yeah I have su. So before I do this should I restore my stock rom I have backed up via safestrap? I am currently running dynamic kat 5.0
You can also reinstall factory firmware with Odin, then factory reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006
Awesome, I will give that a try when my upgrade is closer. Thank you
440bro said:
You can also reinstall factory firmware with Odin, then factory reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006
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konaman said:
Awesome, I will give that a try when my upgrade is closer. Thank you
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Yea @440bro 's suggestion is way easier since Odin removes all of that! unroot with SuperSU does work but it's a long way around for just returning to stock
please help
440bro said:
You can also reinstall factory firmware with Odin, then factory reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006[/QUOTE
]I have similar situation except I have an iMac running OS X Mavericks. Could anyone tell me if it's possible to unroot my AT&T Note 3 to stock ROM to sell? I installed stock custom rom using safestrap but when I reboot or turn device on, I get a safestrap enabled cartoon thing asking to continue or recover. I don't think people will want to buy phone if they saw this sick looking robot thing when they switch it on. Please help...Phone too big for my hands. Thank you
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braddy66 said:
440bro said:
You can also reinstall factory firmware with Odin, then factory reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006[/QUOTE
]I have similar situation except I have an iMac running OS X Mavericks. Could anyone tell me if it's possible to unroot my AT&T Note 3 to stock ROM to sell? I installed stock custom rom using safestrap but when I reboot or turn device on, I get a safestrap enabled cartoon thing asking to continue or recover. I don't think people will want to buy phone if they saw this sick looking robot thing when they switch it on. Please help...Phone too big for my hands. Thank you
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Did you backup stock rom before you flashed the custom rom in safestrap? if yes, reflash your backup in safestrap then the steps in post #2 should work. If no, I'm really not sure how going through that unroot process with SuperSU while still on a custom rom would work out...Odin is much easier and more reliable so if there's any way you can get to a PC you might want to go that route.
Also if you're selling online you might find some people who do want to buy a rooted Note 3...I sold a phone on swappa a few months ago and there were people looking specifically for rooted phones. The 'cartoon thing' is safestrap and is exactly what you want to see when you turn on a rooted AT&T Note 3
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thank you
braddy66 said:
440bro said:
You can also reinstall factory firmware with Odin, then factory reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006[/QUOTE
]I have similar situation except I have an iMac running OS X Mavericks. Could anyone tell me if it's possible to unroot my AT&T Note 3 to stock ROM to sell? I installed stock custom rom using safestrap but when I reboot or turn device on, I get a safestrap enabled cartoon thing asking to continue or recover. I don't think people will want to buy phone if they saw this sick looking robot thing when they switch it on. Please help...Phone too big for my hands. Thank you
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brisinger08 said:
braddy66 said:
Did you backup stock rom before you flashed the custom rom in safestrap? if yes, reflash your backup in safestrap then the steps in post #2 should work. If no, I'm really not sure how going through that unroot process with SuperSU while still on a custom rom would work out...Odin is much easier and more reliable so if there's any way you can get to a PC you might want to go that route.
Also if you're selling online you might find some people who do want to buy a rooted Note 3...I sold a phone on swappa a few months ago and there were people looking specifically for rooted phones. The 'cartoon thing' is safestrap and is exactly what you want to see when you turn on a rooted AT&T Note 3
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Thanks for your feel good message...made my day. I thought I backed up stock rom however being an obviously root virgin...When I went to factory reset, everything was gone except for my ugly cartoony friend. Luckily I am able to read in small doses so I was able to do whatever it was I did to get her running factory...still rooted and unlocked. When you mentioned that people on swappa might be interested in a rooted device WITH my lonely friend at startup? I felt all fuzzy. I will post an ad on swappa later today in your honor my mysterious phoneguardian angel. Thanks again.
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Looks like I'll need to go the long route to unroot. I have a Mac book and I can't find Odin for it

Made the jump to the Note 4 from the Note 3

So I went and purchased a new Note 4 off contract today. I already have it rooted using CF-Root and have TWRP installed. My question at this point is, is there anything I need to be aware of or concerned about before I install a custom Rom? I am reluctant to start flashing as I do not want to brick this beauty. LOL I was on the AT&T and Verizon variants of the Note 3. Both had locked boot loaders with Safestrap. I did not need to worry about hard bricking as it was virtually impossible to do. But now that I have a phone with an unlocked boot loader again, I am kinda scared to start flashing again. :silly:
Any advice here would be greatly appreciated.
Oh, and is it proper to install roms from external or internal sd card? Or does it matter?
strider5236 said:
So I went and purchased a new Note 4 off contract today. I already have it rooted using CF-Root and have TWRP installed. My question at this point is, is there anything I need to be aware of or concerned about before I install a custom Rom? I am reluctant to start flashing as I do not want to brick this beauty. LOL I was on the AT&T and Verizon variants of the Note 3. Both had locked boot loaders with Safestrap. I did not need to worry about hard bricking as it was virtually impossible to do. But now that I have a phone with an unlocked boot loader again, I am kinda scared to start flashing again. :silly:
Any advice here would be greatly appreciated.
Oh, and is it proper to install roms from external or internal sd card? Or does it matter?
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lol you sound like me =) i bought a note 4 from t-mobile still under contract :silly: i rooted it already running Dynamic rom :good:
Your all set you have a recovery taking T-mobile note 4 ? but ya your all set
Always install eveything from Sd Card you never know when you might have to wipe / format the internal sd :highfive:
Your all good to go for a Rom now
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lol you sound like me =) i bought a note 4 from t-mobile still under contract :silly: i rooted it already running Dynamic rom :good:
Your all set you have a recovery taking T-mobile note 4 ? but ya your all set
Always install eveything from Sd Card you never know when you might have to wipe / format the internal sd :highfive:
Your all good to go for a Rom now
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Should I stay on NJ7 or update to NK4 before I install a custom rom? Does it matter? Is there any benefit to updating?
strider5236 said:
Should I stay on NJ7 or update to NK4 before I install a custom rom? Does it matter? Is there any benefit to updating?
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Should I stay on NJ7 or update to NK4 .... NK4 is newer :laugh:
install a custom rom ..... Hell Yes but Really up to you :good:
Does it matter? yes stock rom suck with bunch of crap you don't need while custom rom give you almost endless options with your rom like putting paid apps for free :victory: modding the rom itself with your own twist / tweaks
Is there any benefit to updating . i was running 4.1.2 n now 4.4.4 looks way better better response speed ect ....
btw are you still on straight talk ?
Jay_Rulen said:
Should I stay on NJ7 or update to NK4 .... NK4 is newer :laugh:
install a custom rom ..... Hell Yes but Really up to you :good:
Does it matter? yes stock rom suck with bunch of crap you don't need while custom rom give you almost endless options with your rom like putting paid apps for free :victory: modding the rom itself with your own twist / tweaks
Is there any benefit to updating . i was running 4.1.2 n now 4.4.4 looks way better better response speed ect ....
btw are you still on straight talk ?
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I am at the moment with my note 3. Not my note 4 as T-Mobile will not give me my unlock code until after my second month service is paid for. Even though I purchased this for full retail price! Kinda scammy if you ask me, but I would end up paying the same if I were to use an unlock service. Considering an unlock is about 35 bucks, I only pay an extra 15 a month more for T-Mobile over straight talk. So I will use the two month service to get the unlock code then switch back to straight talk.
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I am at the moment with my note 3. Not my note 4 as T-Mobile will not give me my unlock code until after my second month service is paid for. Even though I purchased this for full retail price! Kinda scammy if you ask me, but I would end up paying the same if I were to use an unlock service. Considering an unlock is about 35 bucks, I only pay an extra 15 a month more for T-Mobile over straight talk. So I will use the two month service to get the unlock code then switch back to straight talk.
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as i said i bought my note4 from t-mobile still under contract :highfive: it's rooted unlocked with custom rom =)
ya i would do the same
Good luck to ya man

Does anyone here have the firmware for the E5 Play XT1921-3 T-Mobile variant?

To put a long story short, messed up my phone by incorrectly rooting, and wish to load up stock firmware so I can hopefully use my phone again. Anyone possibly root their devices and have a firmware backup? If anyone has the firmware for the XT1921-3 T-Mobile variant please come forward.
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To put a long story short, messed up my phone by incorrectly rooting, and wish to load up stock firmware so I can hopefully use my phone again. Anyone possibly root their devices and have a firmware backup? If anyone has the firmware for the XT1921-3 T-Mobile variant please come forward.
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I just want to one-up this. I'm in need of an XT1921-3 boot partition image to fix an issue with my phone.
I tracked this down,thank Rootjunky! HE was doing a vid on recovering motorola devices,and linked to this user and i skipped you to the tmo firmware https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528062419
Hopefully it's the right one,i'm used to Samsung naming
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I tracked this down,thank Rootjunky! HE was doing a vid on recovering motorola devices,and linked to this user and i skipped you to the tmo firmware https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528062419
Hopefully it's the right one,i'm used to Samsung naming
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Thank you! I'll check it out. I also have a couple boot and system twrp backups that a couple of people have donated. I'll be going through them this weekend and will probably post them in a separate tmo thread
weakNPCdotCom said:
Thank you! I'll check it out. I also have a couple boot and system twrp backups that a couple of people have donated. I'll be going through them this weekend and will probably post them in a separate tmo thread
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Glad i could (try) to point you in the right direction!
timjames474 said:
I tracked this down,thank Rootjunky! HE was doing a vid on recovering motorola devices,and linked to this user and i skipped you to the tmo firmware https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528062419
Hopefully it's the right one,i'm used to Samsung naming
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I have to thank you again. After getting my stock restored I was able to confirm the build number on this. It looks like a newer revision but its the same minor build number. I'll be testing it today. THANK YOU
weakNPCdotCom said:
I have to thank you again. After getting my stock restored I was able to confirm the build number on this. It looks like a newer revision but its the same minor build number. I'll be testing it today. THANK YOU
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So,how'd testing go for you? Just popped by to check in. Hope your phone is still going well!
timjames474 said:
So,how'd testing go for you? Just popped by to check in. Hope your phone is still going well!
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Perfect. Got the phone back to factory with everything working
weakNPCdotCom said:
Perfect. Got the phone back to factory with everything working
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Hey there, I'm in this boat now and I was hoping you could tell me how you used the stock firmware to restore the phone? I'm pretty new to this and I was trying to root it and now I'm stuck in a boot loop.
chronometrist said:
Hey there, I'm in this boat now and I was hoping you could tell me how you used the stock firmware to restore the phone? I'm pretty new to this and I was trying to root it and now I'm stuck in a boot loop.
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If you already have the 1921-3 zip, just follow the instructions in the restoration thread

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