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[ODIN][TAR] I9505GUEUAMFD 4.2.2 Full Rooted Restore

Hello Everyone
I put together a Stock ODIN Firmware package for the I9505G only (DO NOT USE THIS FOR THE I9505/I9500 or any Carrier S IV like T-Mobile, AT&T ext..) This is a Rooted stock image from 4.2.2 JDQ39 that includes the MFD Baseband courtesy of SamuriHL, Thanks Bud!
This is perfect for those who do not like using Heimdall or have had issues trying to flash from it.
(YOU MUST BE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED TO FLASH THIS) please refer to the I9505G Guide in the General Section for further instructions.
(DISCLAIMER) I have tested and flashed this on my own I9505G. I am not responsible if you brick your phone. Make sure you follow the instructions.
Thanks to ( connexion2005, SamuriHL, Chainfire )
THIS WILL RESTORE YOU TO 4.2.2. MFD JDQ39 WITH THE BASEBAND MFD. IF YOU WANT TO UPDATE TO 4.3 PLEASE UNROOT FROM SUPERSU AND RE-LOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER ( fastboot oem lock )
Download HERE
md5shecksum C301FFA7019E2BD6534A4AEF1512531E
HOW TO INSTALL
1. Download the I9505G_MFD_FULL.tar.md5 package
2. Install Drivers & Boot in Download mode
3. Make sure your using Odin 3.07
4. Open up Odin make sure F Reset Time and Auto Reboot are Checked and only these.
5. Click on PDA and select the downloaded .tar.md5
6. You should see your phone in COMPORT listed in Odin.
7. Click Start and wait for Reset and Pass
8. After this you MUST wipe data data factory reset by pulling the battery then put it back in and hold Volume Up and power when you see SAMSUNG let go. Scroll to Wipe Data Factory Reset and press the power button to select after its finished select Reboot.
$PROFIT
You can update the Root binaries from Google play by updating super user.
CHANGELOG
8/8/2013 : Updated to include the modem.tar to keep or change baseband to MFD
FAQ
Q: What if I am not rooted? Can I use this to Root my Google Edition Galaxy S IV?
A: Yes you can just make sure you Unlock your Bootloader, flash the Odin firmware package and Wipe Data Factory Reset your Phone, Then Update the Root as mentioned above.
Q: Can I update to 4.3 after I flash this?
A: Yes you can please Unroot by going into your SuperSU app and doing a Full Unroot. Reboot your Phone and then Relock your Bootloader. You can then push the OTA from Stock Recovery.
PLEASE NO MIRRORS
IF YOU APPRECIATE THE WORK HIT THE "THANKS" or DONATE BUTTON
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Can't u make a flashable one for 9505 international too?

Devs have been trying for months to get a odin flashable ge firmware to work on I9505. Its not that simple different bootloaders and partitions etc. Have a look around and read up on it
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Sorry guys they disabled my Drop box account do to excessive traffic. LINK IS UP
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will this work on tmobile m919 model...any plans to get a odin for this model...???

ashokjadav said:
will this work on tmobile m919 model...any plans to get a odin for this model...???
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No just the I9505G
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Can I flash this on my Ativ S wp8 device? I'll just change device ID
"Ativ s" in build.prop and I'm good to go?
Sorry for ot :/
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Hello. thanks for sharing the stock rooted rom for 4.2.2
Downloading.....
One question, with this little modified rom, will i have OTA updates?
Thanks!

Will this be able to downgrade my baseband from MFP to MFD?

You can downgrade your baseband by going to our Discussion Guide thread I have it listed in the guide and links section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381339
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As I promised, here's a baseband package for 4.2.2:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/dtgrcyv9ux8g4u8/modem_422.tar.md5
In theory you can downgrade to 4.2.2 and then flash this to get the proper baseband. After that you should be able to take the 4.3 OTA.

Full Restore repacked with your modem is done I will update links tomorrow
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MJHawaii said:
Full Restore repacked with your modem is done I will update links tomorrow
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Looks like there's no download links at all right now. How long until you can re-upload somewhere?

MJHawaii said:
DOWNLOAD https://mega.co.nz/#!B9NhUZSJ!POKaSVZ3sDbqiPv8duakqu3G5o6ESS-BLgT9Mnyf55g
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I've tried 4-5 times now and each time I get a Decryption error at 100% of downloading. Tried a couple different systems, too. Bad upload, perhaps? Bad decryption key in the URL?

tublah said:
I've tried 4-5 times now and each time I get a Decryption error at 100% of downloading. Tried a couple different systems, too. Bad upload, perhaps? Bad decryption key in the URL?
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I get the same. I don't think the new version is fully uploaded yet?

The new version is up is anyone having trouble downloading it yet.

MJHawaii said:
The new version is up is anyone having trouble downloading it yet.
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Just tried again - still getting decryption error.

I'm downloading it right now I get no errors when are you getting this error when you try downloading it?

At the end. I've gotten it a few times myself. Including about 15 minutes ago.

[HOW TO]Update from stock rooted MF9/MJA/MK2 to NAE (with root) without losing data

Updated for NAE. When the NAE tar.md5 comes out you can just flash it directly rather than doing all this.
This will update everything (firmware, modem, bootloader, ROM, recovery, etc) to NAE. As long as you're coming from stock or mostly stock, this should work, and you will still have all your data and apps. It will also probably work coming from another MF9, MJA, or MK2 based ROM, but you may have problems (in which case you can just wipe data. The whole process should take less than 30 minutes, not counting the time it takes to download the stock tar.md5 image. I recommend starting it now (link in Step 2) so it will be ready when you need it. This will NOT work if you've already tried to take the NAE OTA and it failed because you weren't fully stock.
You will need odin. It can be downloaded from this thread. Alternatively, if you're using OS X or Linux, I found that Heimdall works very well in place of odin. There are a few extra steps involved though, but if you install Heimdall Frontend then you don't have to mess with the terminal.
Step 1: Backup your current ROM with TWRP, CWM, or Philz.
Step 2: Download the MK2 tar.md5 from sammobile. Sammobile is pretty slow to download, but I found a mirror and a second mirror. I also made a torrent that might be faster (please seed if you use it to speed it up for everyone). Flashing this with odin does NOT wipe data. You can verify it by opening it in an a program that supports tar and looking at the files within it; those are the partitions it overwrites. This will give you stock MK2 recovery, bootloader, modem, firmware, and software.
Step 3: Use odin to flash it over your current ROM. To do this, you need to first put the phone into download mode. Power it off completely, then press and hold volume down, home, and power. Then connect it to your computer.
In odin, I just left default odin settings checked. Make sure that you add the tar.md5 in the PDA slot and apply it. Reboot and verify that your data is all there. You can still easily revert to the backup you made in Step 1 if things aren't right.
Step 4: Put the MK2 to NAE OTA on your external sd card (not internal). You don't need to rename it.
Power the phone off completely. Then press and hold home, volume up, and power to get into stock recovery. Navigate to where you put the OTA zip on your external sd card and flash it. It will reboot a couple times during the update, including one time where it seems like it's booted up and done before it powers off again. You'll know it's done when you get a popup notification saying it completed successfully. All your data and apps should still be there.
Note: From this point on, performing any of these steps will set the Knox flag. So if you just purchased the phone (within your return window) or are having issues and may need a replacement, you may want hold off on root. Sprint may or may not check for this during a warranty replacement. Insurance replacements should be fine.
Step 5: Go back into download mode and flash CF Auto Root through odin. You should now have root, and knox will not complain. You'll need to re-download the SuperSU app from the Play Store though. Open the app and let it update the su binary to the newest version.
Step 6: Flash TWRP (or CWM or Philz) through odin (it didn't work for me with goo manager). Optionally reboot into recovery to make sure it actually stuck.

Ingenium13 said:
As long as you're coming from stock or mostly stock, this should work, and you will still have all your data and apps. It will also probably work coming from another MF9 based ROM, but you may have problems (in which case you can just wipe data. See note at the end if you're using Titanium Backup). The whole process should take less than 30 minutes. It will NOT work if you've already tried to take the MJA OTA and it failed.
Step 1: Backup your current ROM with TWRP, CWM, or another recovery.
Step 2: Download the MF9 tar.md5 from sammobile (here is a fast mirror: http://goo.gl/gky86G, sourced from here). This one does NOT wipe data. You can verify it by opening it in an a program that supports tar and looking at the files within it; those are the partitions it overwrites.
Step 3: Use odin to flash it over your current MF9 ROM. Reboot and verify that your data is all there. You can still easily revert to the backup you made in Step 1 if things aren't right.
Step 4: Put the OTA on your external sd card (not internal). Power the phone off completely. Then press and hold home, volume up, and power to get into stock recovery. Navigate to where you put the OTA zip on your external sd card and flash it. It will reboot a couple times during the update, including one time where it seems like it's booted up and done before it powers off again. You'll know it's done when you get a popup notification saying it completed successfully. All your data and apps should still be there.
Step 5: Go back into download mode and flash CF Auto Root through odin. You should now have root, and knox will not complain. You'll need to re-download the SuperSU app from the Play Store though. Open the app and let it update the su binary to the newest version.
Step 6: Flash TWRP (or CWM) through odin (it didn't work for me with goo manager). Optionally reboot into recovery to make sure it actually stuck.
It seems that with all the issues with the new firmware, that it's actually worth the trouble to do it the "official" way to make sure it works, especially since it's trivial to get root back. Follow these steps and you should be fine.
NOTE: For those who want to wipe data anyway (or have to because they're having problems), Titanium Backup is currently not working properly with MJA. The workaround is to manually install your apps from the Play Store and then restore just the data from Titanium Backup. Restoring the apps themselves through Titanium Backup causes problems at the moment.
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You WILL Knox Warranty Void with this method.

Is there a workaround for tripping Knox?

Not yet. A method will probably be developed, but it will involve flashing a custom kernel that doesn't require the new bootloader. The version of MJA would have to have this kernel included. The stock kernel seems to not boot without the new bootloader. You will have to keep using a custom kernel from that point onward.

Ingenium13 said:
Not yet. A method will probably be developed, but it will involve flashing a custom kernel that doesn't require the new bootloader. The version of MJA would have to have this kernel included. The stock kernel seems to not boot without the new bootloader. You will have to keep using a custom kernel from that point onward.
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Sorry, where do I find the OTA MJA update?

For those of us new to Odin, can we get a screenshot of what should and shouldn't be checked?
Edit: Nothing NEEDS to be checked.
Checking Auto Reboot does just that, but doesn't seem to work for me.
Checking R.Flash Time resets a counter, not a big deal, either.
The rest uncheck.
Anyways, that all worked. I tried combining the Odin'ing of CF Root and recovery, until I saw that the CF-Auto-Root restores the old recovery as one of the steps...

with this method do we get the mja modem?
if the option available to go back to aosp 4.3 if we dont like it? 4.2 tw?

aberchonbie said:
Sorry, where do I find the OTA MJA update?
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To be more specific, where is the OTA downloaded to?
I would like help with the file location also. Thanks.
FOUND IT in the Cache folder. You must allow root permissions in your file explorer.

Can I follow these steps if I have TWRP instead of stock recovery?
Also, what update for to apply?

After reading in this forum, non stop since Oct. 28, I took the plunge and did the dirty deed late last night with the downloadable OTA, after restoring to stock.
I woke up this morning and the Keebler elves hooked me up. I was fully rooted and all I had to do was reinstall Clockwork.
Mobile ODIN and SuperUser's Keep root are what's happening.
I have been looking for any glitches this morning but this thing runs perfect. I did see a security warning once that I assume is the Knox thingy I read so much about. Other than that, I'm gravy.
Now, can someone remind me why I upgraded?
I mean, what did I gain by leaping to 4.3? Is there something under the hood I ain't seeing?

Bonefishbf3 said:
To be more specific, where is the OTA downloaded to?
I would like help with the file location also. Thanks.
FOUND IT in the Cache folder. You must allow root permissions in your file explorer.
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Here's a link to the update zip directly from Google's servers: http://android.clients.google.com/p...CSB_user_RP_to_MJA_CSB_user_RP_Update_FWD.zip
You don't have to rename it, just put it on your external SD card and navigate to it in the stock recovery.
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For those of us new to Odin, can we get a screenshot of what should and shouldn't be checked?
Edit: Nothing NEEDS to be checked.
Checking Auto Reboot does just that, but doesn't seem to work for me.
Checking R.Flash Time resets a counter, not a big deal, either.
The rest uncheck.
Anyways, that all worked. I tried combining the Odin'ing of CF Root and recovery, until I saw that the CF-Auto-Root restores the old recovery as one of the steps...
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Just leave the default checked, and it will be fine. The only one that really matters is that re-partion is NOT checked.
Memphisjojo said:
with this method do we get the mja modem?
if the option available to go back to aosp 4.3 if we dont like it? 4.2 tw?
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Yes, you get the MJA modem as well. I believe AOSP 4.3 works fine with the new modem and bootloader, but I haven't tried it.
Bielinsk said:
Can I follow these steps if I have TWRP instead of stock recovery?
Also, what update for to apply?
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The OTA won't apply with TWRP. Follow the steps and you'll get the stock recovery back when you odin to stock MF9. You can then update to TWRP after re-rooting.

Just did the update only issue im having is No WiFi??Any solutions?? Thanks

rob97ss said:
Just did the update only issue im having is No WiFi??Any solutions?? Thanks
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Did you try updating to MJA before this?
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Ingenium13 said:
Did you try updating to MJA before this?
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No.Any ideas??
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rob97ss said:
No.Any ideas??
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Were you coming from stock rooted MF9? Losing wifi is a common problem with anyone who didn't fully take the OTA.
There is a wifi fix in this thread that supposedly will cleanly apply to the stock kernel as well as the custom kernel listed, but I haven't tried it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47030804&postcount=1638
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Ingenium13 said:
Were you coming from stock rooted MF9? Losing wifi is a common problem with anyone who didn't fully take the OTA.
There is a wifi fix in this thread that supposedly will cleanly apply to the stock kernel as well as the custom kernel listed, but I haven't tried it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47030804&postcount=1638
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Thanks buddy.. WiFi fixed..Stock kernel...
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Ingenium13 said:
Step 2: Download the MF9 tar.md5 from sammobile (here is a fast mirror: http://goo.gl/gky86G, sourced from here). This one does NOT wipe data. You can verify it by opening it in an a program that supports tar and looking at the files within it; those are the partitions it overwrites. This will give you stock MF9 recovery, bootloader, modem, firmware, and software.
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I had to install this ROM twice via Odin3 to get stock recovery back.

This seems to be the only side affect of flashing to 4.3. I guess it's a Knox thing.
Is there a fix for this?
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SpringerRider said:
This seems to be the only side affect of flashing to 4.3. I guess it's a Knox thing.
Is there a fix for this?
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You could freeze the Knox apps (filter for them in titanium backup). I had no issues with knox until yesterday when I got a notification in the drawer when I used su (but su worked fine when this happened). I just froze all the apps with knox in the name and it's been fine since.
Also, there's a check box somewhere in the Android settings to tell it not to update the Knox list. I unchecked that as well.
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stuck on yellow Sprint Boot Screen after step 3
Help......after running step 3 and using odin I am stuck on the yellow sprint boot screen.
Any Ideas on what to do from here?

[ODIN][TAR] 4.4 I9505GUEUBMKG Full Rooted Restore

MKG is released.
WARNING: Stop asking if you can flash this on other phones. You can NOT. It is meant for the I9505G ONLY. This is NOT a "rom". This is a system image for the I9505G. Flashing to any other phone will brick it.
Kernel Source:
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=GT-I9505G
OTA zip (must be flashed in stock recovery) [Thanks @Danvdh for the link]:
http://android.clients.google.com/p...SS-I9505GUEUBMH5-to-UCMKG_Update_FWD_user.zip
Root method (does not overwrite stock recovery):
http://www.mediafire.com/download/tnzz95y5847z587/S4_GPE_ROOT.zip
ODIN FULL RECOVER IMAGE (root is built in):
Shamelessly stealing @MJHawaii instructions from this thread (THANK YOU):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2398217
(DISCLAIMER) Please read and follow the instructions carefully. I nor anyone else on this forum is responsible if you brick your phone, lose your job, or life as you know it ends. Make sure you fully Understand what you're doing before you do it. Modifying any phone comes with a risk.
INSTRUCTIONS:
WARNING: Please do not flash this if you're low on battery...go charge your phone!
o) Download the I9505GUEUBxxx_FULL_ROOTED.tar.md5.gz package from below
o) Make sure you have the USB Drivers installed and you have Odin 3.09 from below
o) Put your phone in download mode and connect it to USB:
-Disconnect the phone from USB
-Power OFF your phone
-Hold Volume Down, Home, and Power
-When the "WARNING!!!" screen comes up, release the buttons
-Volume up to enter download mode
-Connect the phone to USB
o) Open Odin
o) Click on AP, then select the I9505GUEUBxxx_FULL_ROOTED.tar.md5.gz package you downloaded
o) Odin will extract the tar md5 file from the gzip archive, and this will take a while...be patient
o) Once the tar md5 is loaded, make sure you have a COM PORT in Odin ( any )
o) Click Start and wait till it finishes flashing...your phone should reboot when it's done
NOTE: If your phone does not boot, then boot into stock recovery and Wipe Data Factory Reset.
DOWNLOADS:
ODIN 3.09
I9505GUEUBMKG_FULL_ROOTED.tar.md5.gz
A GIANT thank you to @MJHawaii for helping me learn this process!!!

This might be a stupid thing to ask but is there Knox on the Google play edition?
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Not to my knowledge. But that's far from a definitive answer.

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Loaded up and running great so far. Gotta remember that the icons for connections are white. Thought I had a problem at first. Will test and let you know if I find issues.
THANKS for the quick work.

Great, thanks for testing!

You guys have no idea how badly I wanna flash that baby in my i337m.
Guess I have to wait for MjHawaii
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Root after 4.4 OTA
Thanks SamuriHL!
This may be an easy question. Actually, I hope it is...
I want to sideload the 4.4 OTA zip and then get Root back after the update. How do I root the phone after I sideload the OTA? I already downloaded the s$_GPE_ROOT.zip file. Thanks in advance.

crzygrmn said:
You guys have no idea how badly I wanna flash that baby in my i337m.
Guess I have to wait for MjHawaii
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I do, but DON'T. It will brick your phone. My wife has one, too. She'll be waiting.

calidroidguy said:
Thanks SamuriHL!
This may be an easy question. Actually, I hope it is...
I want to sideload the 4.4 OTA zip and then get Root back after the update. How do I root the phone after I sideload the OTA? I already downloaded the s$_GPE_ROOT.zip file. Thanks in advance.
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The S4_GPE_ROOT has an older SuperSU zip file in it. Grab the latest one from chainfire as they've done updates for 4.4 recently. Just delete the one from the S4_GPE_ROOT directory and drop in the new one. The script will automagically pick it up. After that, just run the script and follow directions. That's all there is to it. Make sure you have Koush's ADB driver installed. It's included in the S4_GPE_ROOT zip.

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I do, but DON'T. It will brick your phone. My wife has one, too. She'll be waiting.
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I know I cant. If it was just as easy as 9505 roms where I can just flash away
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crzygrmn said:
I know I cant. If it was just as easy as 9505 roms where I can just flash away
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MJ will get something out soon, I'm sure. He's been waiting for this release and I know he's got some stuff cooking for it. Hang in there.

silly question probably, can I flash it on a regular I9505 (not a GE)?

CoLiran said:
silly question probably, can I flash it on a regular I9505 (not a GE)?
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NO
We have to wait.
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crzygrmn said:
NO
We have to wait.
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bummer :good:

Battlehero said:
This might be a stupid thing to ask but is there Knox on the Google play edition?
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No KNOX on Google Play Edition.

SamuriHL said:
The S4_GPE_ROOT has an older SuperSU zip file in it. Grab the latest one from chainfire as they've done updates for 4.4 recently. Just delete the one from the S4_GPE_ROOT directory and drop in the new one. The script will automagically pick it up. After that, just run the script and follow directions. That's all there is to it. Make sure you have Koush's ADB driver installed. It's included in the S4_GPE_ROOT zip.
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Sweet. Thanks. I'm now updated to 4.4 and rooted. I did receive a couple error messages that Calendar Storage had stopped responding right after the update. Hopefully that won't be a recurring issue.

thx i'll extract blobs

Great Job SamuriHL thank you for your hard work. Updating sticky tonight
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I suppose the GE launcher from Nexus 5 isn't part of the ROM or is it?

Point me in the right direction?

Hello everyone,
I have an SM N900A on 4.4.2 and it's running DynamicKat6.1. That being said, I had hoped to come back and see an easy way to get my phone basically back to stock. I had anticipated using the older method using Heimdall but it seems that doesn't work anymore, and so I have kind of come to a loss. I don't know if it's possible for me to get back to my stock MJ5? Or if there is some other way I can achieve a stock setting just so I can ease my way back into exploring my devices capabilities again? If so please let me know what you all think.

Look in the general section. They have Odin flash able tar files there. 4.4.2 4.4.4 and 5.0. But before you so. If you want to root. Do research.
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ryant100 said:
Look in the general section. They have Odin flash able tar files there. 4.4.2 4.4.4 and 5.0. But before you so. If you want to root. Do research.
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Thank you for that advice. I have downloaded the flashable files and odin 3.10.6 but I have gotten errors trying to use both the all in one, and the other file set. Is there a guide to this that I am missing? I am currently looking into it more but any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Use Odin 3.0.7. And of you down the all.in one home tar file. Open Odin click on pda. And search for the tar file add then press start. Also phone must be in download mode. Turn phone off. Hold home power and down volume button. It will.pop up
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After following your advice, my phone seems to be stuck in a constant restart loop, and can't do anything when I make it to the home screen. I will have to look into this, but in the meantime if anyone has any ideas, please let me know.
Edit: After flashing the wipe set of files, I was able to get the phone in working order. Thanks for all the input

Welcome man. Sorry I forgot to tell you after flash using Odin boot into recovery and wipe data. My bad. Glad to hear you got your phone up and running
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[G925V][ODIN TARS/Tools][Downloads + Guides]

Hey All!
I did not see any threads with these downloads/instructions so I figured I would start one up now with root around the corner!
This thread will be the go to thread for anything related to the Galaxy S6 Edge (VZW.) It will include stock ODIN tar files, debloat tools, firmware files and links to other tools that work with our device such as Flashfire or Multisystem once they are out. I will also be creating and developing my own ROM which will also be linked here (will also have it's own thread in the Android Development thread.)
Included in this first post will be instructions for various processes as well as any tools that are required for most functions such as ODIN, device drivers etc.
PS: I am currently downloading the stock tar file for OC3 for the Verizon S6 Edge and I will then upload it to AFH for others to have access to. I will also be creating a ROM from the TAR file so hopefully as soon as root is available and multisystem/flashfire I will post the process and we will have a ROM ready to roll!
Tools/Necessities:
1) Samsung Smart Switch (replaces KIES, use this to backup+restore data etc.)
2) Samsung Mobile Drivers
3) ODIN
ODIN Flashing Instructions:
1) Ensure drivers are installed and ODIN is installed
2) Download the .tar files you wish to use to the PC (If they are in .zip format, just unzip them to get to the .tar or .tar.md5 file/s inside.)
3) Backup all data using the PC if you need to (if flashing a full ODIN tar, it typically wipes the entire system on the device. If just flashing firmware only it typically does not wipe system but a backup is always recommended.)
4) From powered off device, hold the Home + Volume Down + Power button until the "Download Mode" screen appears
5) Once the screen is on, press Volume Up to enter Download Mode
6) Open ODIN on the PC and Press the AP slot and navigate to and select the .tar file you are going to be flashing
7) Connect the device after ODIN checks the .tar file and once the device is recognized press Start in ODIN. (DO NOT UNPLUG DEVICE DURING THE ODIN FLASH.)
Download links will be in Post 2!

Downloads
Tools:
-Samsung Drivers
-Smart Switch
-Odin 3.10
ODIN Packages:
-G925VVZW1AOC3_REV02_USER_LOW_SHIP.TAR.MD5.ZIP
MD5: 6a29c894cb31551b86d5003acc2b0aad
(The OE2 tar does not wipe internals like OC3 but still always backup before using!)
G925VVRU1AOE2_G925VVZW1AOE2_VZW.ZIP
MD5: 3f39aa914b056d268ad09e3dc49c1c3b
OF1 and OCG (Thanks to Deuces)
WARNING: Read his OP but OF1 and OCG are NOT rooted and NOT downgradeable at this time so only use these if youre not rooted and know what you are doing as we are not responsible if you lose root!
OC3 and OE2 are rootable and downgradeable so use those first if youre able to!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62616382

ROM Thread
Extreme Syndicate
Current Build Is v8:
-Alliance Framework v1.1
-Extremely Debloated
-Rooted + Busybox
-Zipaligned
-Deodexed
-V4A
-Custom Boot Animation
-Based on OE2
-Native Tethering
-DL Booster
-Removed CD Installer
-RAM Management Fix (partial)
-Removed Persistent Wifi Notification
-Smart Manager
-Quick Launch + Music Player Feeds
-MORE!
Link to Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60824588

Trying to reinstall firmware through Smart Switch.... messed up my system permissions by accident and now it is not booting past splash screen. I can handle it with ODIN, but in the meantime while downloading the .TAR I was messing around in Smart Switch and it gives an "Unsupported Device" message when i connect my Verizon S6 Edge.
Both Kies3 and the SmartSwitch.exe included in this post give same "Unsupported Device."
Anyone have any suggestions as to what PC client I am suppose to be using? Really just asking out of curiousity at this point.....ODIN files are almost done downloading.
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And OF COURSE, THANK YOU OP! Awesome collection of info and files here. Thanks for the hard work!

RedTerror98 said:
Trying to reinstall firmware through Smart Switch.... messed up my system permissions by accident and now it is not booting past splash screen. I can handle it with ODIN, but in the meantime while downloading the .TAR I was messing around in Smart Switch and it gives an "Unsupported Device" message when i connect my Verizon S6 Edge.
Both Kies3 and the SmartSwitch.exe included in this post give same "Unsupported Device."
Anyone have any suggestions as to what PC client I am suppose to be using? Really just asking out of curiousity at this point.....ODIN files are almost done downloading.
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And OF COURSE, THANK YOU OP! Awesome collection of info and files here. Thanks for the hard work!
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its probably not recognizing it because partition/system is messed up..
i have the vzw s6 edge pit file if you need it but it is also in the full odin tar.. i recommend once you have everything up and running you use smartswitch to backup your phone.. it backed up everything imcluding my text messages for me so when i used it to retrieve the stock tar it restored everything right back!
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elliwigy said:
its probably not recognizing it because partition/system is messed up..
i have the vzw s6 edge pit file if you need it but it is also in the full odin tar.. i recommend once you have everything up and running you use smartswitch to backup your phone.. it backed up everything imcluding my text messages for me so when i used it to retrieve the stock tar it restored everything right back!
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and fui, you need to use smartswitch now for our device as kies did not work for me
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Trying to Odin back to factory. I've got a 128GB edge. When I start the flash it hangs on "Partition". Do I need to check the "re-partition" button in Odin. If so, do the PIT files change between the different sizes of the phones?

blulite said:
Trying to Odin back to factory. I've got a 128GB edge. When I start the flash it hangs on "Partition". Do I need to check the "re-partition" button in Odin. If so, do the PIT files change between the different sizes of the phones?
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its possible pit file is different.. what version odin you using? if 10 doesnt work try the 3.9 odin
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I tried both odin 9 and 10 (same result). finally clicked the "re-partition" button in 10 and the reload took fine. i just checked the phone and it shows 128gb. currently going thru a restore, will post more info as i find it.

Have you tested the tar file in odin?
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2swizzle said:
Have you tested the tar file in odin?
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yes actually lol. few times trying to get my rom to flassh with flashfire.. apparently flashfire wont flash full rom.zips without a custom recovery (at least i cant figure it out.) other simple zips work however..
but i did use it at least 3 times lol. first time had a bit of trouble but if i select anything but auto reboot it would fail so only selecting auto reboot in odin it flashes for me each time
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also to add, the tar file is the exact same tar that smart switch downloaded and is literally untouched.. it was already in the exact format and name and everything and i simply uploaded it without doing anything to it
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The supplied tar file worked for me yesterday when I inadvertently removed a system file I shouldn't have after rooting.. Got me back to stock, re-rooted and I was good to go..
Used the Odin and tar files attached here without any problems.

Any way to quickly unRoot without ODIN flash stock TAR?

Anyone know how to just restore the system.img? As opposed to a full system wipe that is contained in this tar file? Folks have posted both "wipe" and "no wipe" versions from previous Galaxy SX versions.
thanks.

blulite said:
Anyone know how to just restore the system.img? As opposed to a full system wipe that is contained in this tar file? Folks have posted both "wipe" and "no wipe" versions from previous Galaxy SX versions.
thanks.
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to my knowledge i do not think its possible to edit the tar file since we have a locked BL we xan only flash md5 verified tars...
the ones in past could have been an update.tar.. for example when we get a update can use smartswitch to download the update.tar which wont wipe because its an upgrade vs. a full odin recovery tar
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You guys notice how many freakin Knox apks are in here? Both in system and priv-apps ... pretty crazy stuff. I've got a few small utilities in the works that I should have finished by the weekend (UI tweaks, etc) .. but I'll leave the ROM building to those more capable.
Still can't believe how quickly we got root... those poor souls with Note 4s have been waiting forever.

theresin said:
You guys notice how many freakin Knox apks are in here? Both in system and priv-apps ... pretty crazy stuff. I've got a few small utilities in the works that I should have finished by the weekend (UI tweaks, etc) .. but I'll leave the ROM building to those more capable.
Still can't believe how quickly we got root... those poor souls with Note 4s have been waiting forever.
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i saw them lol. rom is for the most part ready but no way to flash it lol.. so i cant even test it
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Quick question.
Maybe I'm missing something, but I see two versions floating around. In the ping pong thread, and on my device, I see G925VVRU1AOC3, and here I see G925VVZW1AOC3. Can you clarify this for me? Thanks.

tcollum said:
Quick question.
Maybe I'm missing something, but I see two versions floating around. In the ping pong thread, and on my device, I see G925VVRU1AOC3, and here I see G925VVZW1AOC3. Can you clarify this for me? Thanks.
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not sure.. i have the ru one and i have vzw s6 edge 64gb black.. you?
fyi, i will be uploading the new update this weekend along with (hopefully) Extreme Syndicate v1 for the VZW S6 Edge if all goes well.. i think i know what my problem is
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