What is loki? - G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Main Question
What is loki AND Does it apply to D801 (tmobile) ???
Im not a noob to xda or wm or android, but as you know all these high tech phones defer ,im coming from a n4 loved it but now on this g2 i feel like a complete noob. i have never had a brick situation...
Please help i searched threads and have not came to a conclusion

dannyboi2222 said:
Main Question
What is loki AND Does it apply to D801 (tmobile) ???
Im not a noob to xda or wm or android, but as you know all these high tech phones defer ,im coming from a n4 loved it but now on this g2 i feel like a complete noob. i have never had a brick situation...
Please help i searched threads and have not came to a conclusion
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Its a character in the movie THOR :laugh:
No seriously, loki is a patch to the bootloader needed to bypass the locked bootloader so you can flash roms/kernels etc...

daraj said:
Its a character in the movie THOR :laugh:
No seriously, loki is a patch to the bootloader needed to bypass the locked bootloader so you can flash roms/kernels etc...
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lol so.... did i go wrong doing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 B4 LOKI?? i gathered the d801 tmo didnt need loki? am i wrong?

dannyboi2222 said:
lol so.... did i go wrong doing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 B4 LOKI?? i gathered the d801 tmo didnt need loki? am i wrong?
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I wouldnt worry about manually installing loki. Most rom devs include it in the rom itself and most recoveries auto lokifiy the install.
Edit: Note sure about Tmobile as I have the D800 version.

daraj said:
I wouldnt worry about manually installing loki. Most rom devs include it in the rom itself and most recoveries auto lokifiy the install.
Edit: Note sure about Tmobile as I have the D800 version.
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one more question. when loki is on can you boot into bootloader? i cannot

dannyboi2222 said:
lol so.... did i go wrong doing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 B4 LOKI?? i gathered the d801 tmo didnt need loki? am i wrong?
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flashing back to stock has nothing to do with loki

dannyboi2222 said:
one more question. when loki is on can you boot into bootloader? i cannot
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You can only boot to recovery and download mode. Im not sure there is another mode you can boot into.

a brief explanation without going into detail
Loki is something we apply so that even though we have a locked bootloader we can flash custom roms/kernels, in the moment you install custom recovery that has been pre-lokied(both twrp and philz are pre-lokied) you have a lokied bootloader and can then flash custom roms/kernels and sometimes the devs add loki to there rom incase after flashing the bootloader needs to be re-lokied
so without loki we wouldn't have all the roms/kernels we have on our device
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daraj said:
You can only boot to recovery and download mode. Im not sure there is another mode you can boot into.
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actually the device has the ability to boot into bootloader/fastboot in addition to recovery/download the reason the above are not mentioned is because they can only be triggered to boot if something goes wrong, I know of ways you can trigger your device to boot into fastboot on purpose but I do not know of a way to boot into the bootloader or to trick it into doing so
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dannyboi2222 said:
one more question. when loki is on can you boot into bootloader? i cannot
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no you cannot boot into the bootloader, loki has nothing with booting your device into a specific mode

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[Q] ROOT the S4 for dummies?

Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
*edit* my S4 is octa core version
Briztama said:
Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
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Hi,
Look HERE
malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
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Of course duh -.- did you even look at my first post? i mention that link! -.-
now what i ask is what should i choose? the first or second method...
and how to check my S4 version?
Hello?
Briztama said:
Hello?
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For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
hamdogg said:
For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
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With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
Briztama said:
With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
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To check version, go to Settings>More>About Device
I'm not sure about rooting part, since mine is quadcore version and the process might be different
WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
hamdogg said:
I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
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Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
hamdogg said:
Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
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Yes it is the Exynos model. Im gonna give it a try then... I need my Titanium Back Up to clean some bloatware
WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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All good. You are set to go!
Take a look at my youtube channel (link in the signature)
I've done a look at a few things to fix the S4 octa. Like a kernel that fixes zRam issues and a ROM review on both the OMEGA ROM and wanam ROM...
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
Briztama said:
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
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ODIN is a tool that you use on your PC.
You plug your S4 into your PC via USB and then ODIN adds the clockwork mod recovery files to the system.
- This is a video i created on how to root the galaxy Note. So for your S4 its exactly the same, except the file you are flashing is different.
Link: Kernel to flash...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1985575&d=1369329536
Once you have flashed this kernel, then when you reboot it will say you are not rooted, do you want to root. So you just say yes, and then it will reboot and you are done...
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
I don't know why making a great deal out of it it's very simple you can use cofface method HERE and then goto odin 3.07 which does support i9500.... set his file in the pda section and flash it (of course when you are in download mode) thats about it, goto recovery and use the root option there is a menu for rooting in there.
these are the files use them http://d-h.st/WM2
don't forget to stop by his thread and hit the thanks button.
Briztama said:
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
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ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
hamdogg said:
ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
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I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
greggCc said:
I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
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Hi Gregg. If you flashed the kernel then you will need to boot into CWM, then select 'reboot'. Once you have done that it will prompt you to 'root'.
Thats it... easy. Then your apps that require root will work.

[Q] Help with CWM on my galaxy s 4

Im trying to put cyanogen mod on my GS4 but whenever i try and boot it into clockwork mod recovery it just boots into normal recovery (android system recovery <3e>) i just need a way to either get CWM to work or another way to get cyanogen mod on my phone. Im already rooted, iv checked so dont ask if i am. I think my build number is weird because it was harder to root than normal. My build number is JDQ39.1337UCAMF3 i really need help soon
prickles25 said:
Im trying to put cyanogen mod on my GS4 but whenever i try and boot it into clockwork mod recovery it just boots into normal recovery (android system recovery <3e>) i just need a way to either get CWM to work or another way to get cyanogen mod on my phone. Im already rooted, iv checked so dont ask if i am. I think my build number is weird because it was harder to root than normal. My build number is JDQ39.1337UCAMF3 i really need help soon
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I won't ask if you rooted but I will ask you to read post #2 in this thread before you brick your phone.
You're on MF3 and there is no way to get CWM on your phone just yet.
Safestrap is your only alternative.
rayburne said:
I won't ask if you rooted but I will ask you to read post #2 in this thread before you brick your phone.
You're on MF3 and there is no way to get CWM on your phone just yet.
Safestrap is your only alternative.
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whats safe strap?
oh and thanks you may have just saved my
rayburne said:
I won't ask if you rooted but I will ask you to read post #2 in this thread before you brick your phone.
You're on MF3 and there is no way to get CWM on your phone just yet.
Safestrap is your only alternative.
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i was just looking at safestrap and it looks great but it isnt for the GS4 yet
prickles25 said:
whats safe strap?
oh and thanks you may have just saved my
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You need to read the "pinned" threads in the general and q&a sections. There are also threads about "SafeStrap" in the general section. I suggest you do a lot of reading before doing anything to your phone or asking any more questions. Good luck.
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prickles25 said:
i was just looking at safestrap and it looks great but it isnt for the GS4 yet
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You are wrong. Again, take a few days to do some reading and research.

[Q] S4 keeps rebooting.

My GS4 i337 keeps rebooting. I flashed Wicked v10 and everything went well except I had no wifi or data. I also noticed that the model number changed. I then proceeded to flash Wicked v10 and it said it was succesful, but when I started it up it would say safestrap enabled and then when it actually tried to boot up the screen went black and after a while it would vibrate twice and try to boot up. I have the AT&T GS4 (i337). What do I do?
Do a data wipe. Sounds like old user data is interfering with boot. Factory reset/data wipe should fix you up. If not, reflash with a dif cable. No data bc most roms require you to manually enter the apn after flashing. I woumd follow a guide while flashing if you're new at this. Dont mean to imply you are. I always wipe after every new rom flash, can fix a lot of "bugs".
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Tried.
azuziel said:
Do a data wipe. Sounds like old user data is interfering with boot. Factory reset/data wipe should fix you up. If not, reflash with a dif cable. No data bc most roms require you to manually enter the apn after flashing. I woumd follow a guide while flashing if you're new at this. Dont mean to imply you are. I always wipe after every new rom flash, can fix a lot of "bugs".
Sent from my SGH-I337M
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I tried to do a data wipe but it says
E: error opening '/datamedia/media'
E: error: No such file or directory
Also I didn't use a data cable I just flashed it from safestrap recovery. Also I have done multiple factory resets, just doesn't boot. I'm gonna see if I have to do a different rom slot.
seedeh said:
I tried to do a data wipe but it says
E: error opening '/datamedia/media'
E: error: No such file or directory
Also I didn't use a data cable I just flashed it from safestrap recovery. Also I have done multiple factory resets, just doesn't boot. I'm gonna see if I have to do a different rom slot.
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Idk much about safestrap as im on a Canadian variant and dont need it. You didnt overwrite your default slot tho did you? Can you boot into stock at all? I have seen a lot of safestrap issue threads and fixes, any luck searching the threads?
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azuziel said:
Idk much about safestrap as im on a Canadian variant and dont need it. You didnt overwrite your default slot tho did you? Can you boot into stock at all? I have seen a lot of safestrap issue threads and fixes, any luck searching the threads?
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Yes I overwrote my stock (Yeah I'm a dumbass I know)
No I can't boot into stock.
I didn't really think it was a safestrap issue but I did look for some threads and found someone with the same problem on a different device though.
seedeh said:
Yes I overwrote my stock (Yeah I'm a dumbass I know)
No I can't boot into stock.
I didn't really think it was a safestrap issue but I did look for some threads and found someone with the same problem on a different device though.
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Yeah that sucks. I understand the issue. Ive seen someone wrestling with your exact issue earlier in the month. Keep searching this forum, the help forum, fix is here. Ive seen it.
Sent from my SGH-I337M
Flashing...
(deleting second rom slot)
Flashing...
Booting...
Not booting...
Would it be a problem with the model number or anything? It has a weird model number now.
and BTW: I'm not THAT new but I wouldn't say I'm an expert. I've rooted multiple devices (GNex, HTC Evo, Kindle Fire), but this is the hardest (Stupid AT&T)
azuziel said:
Yeah that sucks. I understand the issue. Ive seen someone wrestling with your exact issue earlier in the month. Keep searching this forum, the help forum, fix is here. Ive seen it.
Sent from my SGH-I337M
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Not sure of the implications of this, bc again, i dont use safestrap. Can you use odin yo flash your device back to official stock, and stock recovery. Reroot, reinstall safestrap etc? Might be your best bet. If possible. I wish I could be of more help, but i really am of no use with safestrap. Dont worry, weve all made mistakes, you arent hard bricked so must be recoverable.
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Files...
azuziel said:
Not sure of the implications of this, bc again, i dont use safestrap. Can you use odin yo flash your device back to official stock, and stock recovery. Reroot, reinstall safestrap etc? Might be your best bet. If possible. I wish I could be of more help, but i really am of no use with safestrap. Dont worry, weve all made mistakes, you arent hard bricked so must be recoverable.
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I'm sorry for the trouble but can you point me in the direction of the files needed (samsung stock rom) needed for this? Can I use any stock based rom or do I have to use the samsung one.
seedeh said:
I'm sorry for the trouble but can you point me in the direction of the files needed (samsung stock rom) needed for this? Can I use any stock based rom or do I have to use the samsung one.
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Samsung-updates.com has all the stock firmware for all devices. Make sure you read the safestrap faq to ensure you flash a stock compatible with it. I know 4.3 with safestrap is giving ppl fits, may be best to go 4.2.2. Use the firmware archive for older firmwares. I uploaded 4.2.2 to the android section of the thepiratebay.org or thepiratebay.se a month or so ago, as many had requested it.
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THANK YOU
azuziel said:
Samsung-updates.com has all the stock firmware for all devices. Make sure you read the safestrap faq to ensure you flash a stock compatible with it. I know 4.3 with safestrap is giving ppl fits, may be best to go 4.2.2. Use the firmware archive for older firmwares. I uploaded 4.2.2 to the android section of the thepiratebay.org or thepiratebay.se a month or so ago, as many had requested it.
Sent from my SGH-I337M
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I only see the canadian version, will that work with the AT&T version? <--- realize I'm an idiot. Wanna make sure because my dads paying for everything (im only 13 BTW)
Also I love you man.
Another question
azuziel said:
Samsung-updates.com has all the stock firmware for all devices. Make sure you read the safestrap faq to ensure you flash a stock compatible with it. I know 4.3 with safestrap is giving ppl fits, may be best to go 4.2.2. Use the firmware archive for older firmwares. I uploaded 4.2.2 to the android section of the thepiratebay.org or thepiratebay.se a month or so ago, as many had requested it.
Sent from my SGH-I337M
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Wait scratch that
I might not be an idiot.
I have the i337 (snapdragon)...
Which is essentially i9505
So I download the i337 right?
But the regions are canadian...
And there is no MK2...
So does this website have it?
seedeh said:
Wait scratch that
I might not be an idiot.
I have the i337 (snapdragon)...
Which is essentially i9505
So I download the i337 right?
But the regions are canadian...
And there is no MK2...
So does this website have it?
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I9505 works on i377m, dunno about the i377. Gimme a sec, ill see if i can find your mk2. Big difference that kittle m makes. Your bootloader is locked, hence safestrap, mine isn't (i377m). Not sure if the Canadian wilk run on yours, gimme a few minutes and ill see what i can dig up. If it is compatible, you could just use csc changer to set proper carrier. You will also want to lookup and identify your apn, thats what gives data on roms, without it, no data. Proper region stock has proper apn set auto. Back in a few.
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seedeh said:
I only see the canadian version, will that work with the AT&T version? <--- realize I'm an idiot. Wanna make sure because my dads paying for everything (im only 13 BTW)
Also I love you man.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
Link above has steps on how to repair your issue/revert to stock complete with links. Make sure you read the whole thing before starting. Notorious for caveats being at the end of a walkthrough, so read it all, then follow along on the second read through.
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Check edit for link
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Will it still work?
azuziel said:
I9505 works on i377m, dunno about the i377. Gimme a sec, ill see if i can find your mk2. Big difference that kittle m makes. Your bootloader is locked, hence safestrap, mine isn't (i377m). Not sure if the Canadian wilk run on yours, gimme a few minutes and ill see what i can dig up. If it is compatible, you could just use csc changer to set proper carrier. You will also want to lookup and identify your apn, thats what gives data on roms, without it, no data. Proper region stock has proper apn set auto. Back in a few.
Sent from my SGH-I337M
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
Link above has steps on how to repair your issue/revert to stock complete with links. Make sure you read the whole thing before starting. Notorious for caveats being at the end of a walkthrough, so read it all, then follow along on the second read through.
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Check edit for link
Sent from my SGH-I337M
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Thanks, only one concern. The link is for MK3 not MK2.
Will it still work?
ping - see edit for recovery method. You'll want to read the whole thing bud. Make sure you use the MK2 file, with the MK6 walkthrough as discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2585106
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seedeh said:
Thanks, only one concern. The link is for MK3 not MK2.
Will it still work?
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See bullet point 11.
Originally Posted by gtj0 View Post
OK, If you're stuck with an incomplete flash, here are some steps you can try to get to MJ9...
These instructions assume you started with MJ6.
First, make sure you can boot into recovery. If not, download and apply the MJ6 recovery.
recovery-mj6.tar.md5
It should apply without error. If not, report the failure.
Download and extract the following files...
mf3-emergency-part-1.tar.md5.7z .....>>>>>MIRROR<<<<<.....
mf3-emergency-part-2.tar.md5.7z .....>>>>>MIRROR<<<<<.....
If you don't already have it, download the mf3-mj9 update file...
update-mf3-mj9.zip
1.Start Odin, connect your phone and boot into Download mode.
2.Flash mf3-emergency-part-1.tar.md5 which contains modem.bin, NON-HLOS.bin and system.img.ext4.
3.The flash of system.img.ext4 WILL FAIL at the end. That's OK.
4.Force Reboot the phone back into Download mode (Voldown+Home+Power) and restart Odin.
5.Flash mf3-emergency-part-2.tar.md5 which contains cache.img.ext4.
6.The flash WILL FAIL at the end. That's OK.
7.Force Reboot the phone back into Download mode (Voldown+Home+Power) and restart Odin.
8.The phone should now reboot to a black screen with the pulsing notification LED.U need to install recovery-mj6.tar.md5 or i337MK2stockRecovery.tar.md5 (also confirmed work with some users) via ODIN first if u stuck between step 6 and 7 since u are on DOWNLOADING MODE....and then force reboot to get u back to recovery if u coming from MK2 by using combo button (VolUp+Home+Power) or use this Odin Force Reboot .tar File to reboot
9.Reboot into recovery mode and choose apply update via adb and open your adb command from computer and use MF3>MK2 update zip files from OP .....HOPE THIS HELP......
Code:
adb sideload update.zip
I recommend sideloading instead of flashing from sdcard because the sdcard method reboots the phone whether the update was successful or not and you lose the error messages.
10.Reboot the phone and let it initialize.
11.You should now have MK2. and last step is to Hit THANK button......
seedeh said:
I'm sorry for the trouble but can you point me in the direction of the files needed (samsung stock rom) needed for this? Can I use any stock based rom or do I have to use the samsung one.
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Follow my MK2 FULL ODIN thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 it should get u back to stock MK2 .... check post#2 for guide. .... and post#50 for MK2 useful links....btw my previous unbricked method worked as well but this MK2.tar.md5 FULL OFIN FILES is alot easier... just flash it via Odin...... Good luck. ....PM me if you need more help ....:thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
Follow my MK2 FULL ODIN thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 it should get u back to stock MK2 .... check post#2 for guide. .... and post#50 for MK2 useful links....btw my previous unbricked method worked as well but this MK2.tar.md5 FULL OFIN FILES is alot easier... just flash it via Odin...... Good luck. ....if you need more help you can PM me. ....:thumbup:
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You're all set now little man. Ted is the safestrap guru. If anyone can get you rocking, he's the guy. Good luck little buddy.
azuziel said:
You're all set now little man. Ted is the safestrap guru. If anyone can get you rocking, he's the guy. Good luck little buddy.
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:thumbup: just helping out as much as I can from what I leaned in here.... This is great community. ....:thumbup:
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Woah!
ted77usa said:
:thumbup: just helping out as much as I can from what I leaned in here.... This is great community. ....:thumbup:
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Wow you came to help!
Thanks!
F*** YES
ted77usa said:
:thumbup: just helping out as much as I can from what I leaned in here.... This is great community. ....:thumbup:
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You're all set now little man. Ted is the safestrap guru. If anyone can get you rocking, he's the guy. Good luck little buddy.
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THANK YOU BOTH (mostly ted) I GOT IT WORKING AND IT BOOTED UP AND IT WORKS AND I HAVE INTERNET AND IT ISN'T BROKEN OH MY GOD. TED I WISH I HAD MORE THANKS I COULD GIVE YOU AND I'M GONNA SPAM YOU WITH THANKS I LOVE YOU MAN.

Unlock Boot Loader and install Recovery

I have the Verizon G2 and its rooted. How do I unlock the boot loader and install TWRP? Running 4.2.2 Software Version VS98012B. Please help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTJI9ThY0mk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Just done this myself on D802 4.2.2
Works a treat
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2
Valiceemo said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTJI9ThY0mk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Just done this myself on D802 4.2.2
Works a treat
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2
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This will work on the Verizon G2
So I followed this method and my phone rebooted but nothing happened. I had to power it on my self and it booted to android.
After you've downloaded the recovery IMG file, I assume you grabbed the correct one for your model, open Flashify app, select recovery image on the flash tab, browse to where you saved it and confirm. Job done.
The app should then ask you to reboot and it will boot into twrp.
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2
Valiceemo said:
After you've downloaded the recovery IMG file, I assume you grabbed the correct one for your model, open Flashify app, select recovery image on the flash tab, browse to where you saved it and confirm. Job done.
The app should then ask you to reboot and it will boot into twrp.
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2
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I did grab the right one but it didnt boot into twrp. It shut off after showing the LG logo for a brief second.
Hmmm not sure to be honest.
It worked perfect for me.
Maybe try deleting the downloaded IMG file and flashify app and reinstalling and try again.
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2
Valiceemo said:
Hmmm not sure to be honest.
It worked perfect for me.
Maybe try deleting the downloaded IMG file and flashify app and reinstalling and try again.
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2
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I have no idea either. I tired it again. No go. Ill see if I can find help.
idle0095 said:
I have no idea either. I tired it again. No go. Ill see if I can find help.
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Sorry I couldn't help more, im a newcomer to android myself and still learning!
LG-G2 / Android 4.2.2
You can't unlock the bootloader. That's the whole reason why we use Loki. Do you have your phone rooted?
JRJ442 said:
You can't unlock the bootloader. That's the whole reason why we use Loki. Do you have your phone rooted?
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Yes I'm rooted. I can't find away to put twrp on here right now I'm running xposed modules because I can't do a rom.
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idle0095 said:
Yes I'm rooted. I can't find away to put twrp on here right now I'm running xposed modules because I can't do a rom.
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Which TWRP are you trying to flash? There's one specific for 12B because the Loki patch had to be updated.
JRJ442 said:
Which TWRP are you trying to flash? There's one specific for 12B because the Loki patch had to be updated.
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I was using a guide using flashify. Didn't work. Do u happen to have a guide.
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idle0095 said:
I was using a guide using flashify. Didn't work. Do u happen to have a guide.
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No I don't have a guide. I'll just give you the files you need because I don't feel like typing much. Lol. Flash this with Flashify. Its 2.6.3.3 specifically patched for 12B https://www.dropbox.com/s/meddqewk6muv8p5/twrp.img Then reboot to recovery and flash this https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnj9i1lsg8oc1js/Stock-TWRP2.7-VS980.zip I made that one patched for all firmwares since the newest one won't flash on 12B it seems. This should work.
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I just helped someone having a similar problem a little bit ago get to 2.7 in the main TWRP thread. If you want you can go read through those posts to see exactly what needed to be done. I just gave you the easy route
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No I don't have a guide. I'll just give you the files you need because I don't feel like typing much. Lol. Flash this with Flashify. Its 2.6.3.3 specifically patched for 12B https://www.dropbox.com/s/meddqewk6muv8p5/twrp.img Then reboot to recovery and flash this https://www.dropbox.com/s/rnj9i1lsg8oc1js/Stock-TWRP2.7-VS980.zip I made that one patched for all firmwares since the newest one won't flash on 12B it seems. This should work.
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I just helped someone having a similar problem a little bit ago get to 2.7 in the main TWRP thread. If you want you can go read through those posts to see exactly what needed to be done. I just gave you the easy route
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Easy is what I want. As long as it works and doesn't brick my g2.
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It won't brick you as long as both files are in the 8.something MB size range.
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It won't brick you as long as both files are in the 8.something MB size range.
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I'll do it now. Stand by.
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It won't brick you as long as both files are in the 8.something MB size range.
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Worked like a charm. thank you so much. Now I just need to find a rom to flash. Does CM11 knock to unlock and lock work? Or does that feature even work with AOSP Roms? Also I see G Flex roms. Do those work with knock on and off?
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Worked like a charm. thank you so much. Now I just need to find a rom to flash. Does CM11 knock to unlock and lock work? Or does that feature even work with AOSP Roms? Also I see G Flex roms. Do those work with knock on and off?
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I recommend Mahdi. It has everything. And is way more stable than CM11. Knock on and off on the lockscreen, and every option you can think of.
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And then go here and download one of my TWRP Holofied recoveries and find a theme you like. Lol http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665527
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I recommend Mahdi. It has everything. And is way more stable than CM11. Knock on and off on the lockscreen, and every option you can think of.
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And then go here and download one of my TWRP Holofied recoveries and find a theme you like. Lol http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665527
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I take it Mahdi is for the Verizon G2?

[ZE550ML/ZE551ML] Bootloader unlock and relock tool

All you need is rooted ZF2 with stock boot and firmware.
Just connect it with ADB Debug enabled and run *.bat.
Also accept adb debug root access on phone screen.
Initial release by drdaeman (source).
Slightly modifed by Yoti (it's me) (source).
Tested on my own ZE551ML. Not tested on any ZE550ML.
upd#[email protected]: some minor issue in relock.bat, plz use this instead of.
upd#[email protected]: updated tools with fixed typo
Thank you.
Is it really possible to relock bootloader ?? As anyone tested this yet ?
how we are gonna know that bootloader is relock.is there a way to be sure about that.
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how we are gonna know that bootloader is relock.is there a way to be sure about that.
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If you can't flash a thirdparty recovery (TWRP, CVM), then your bootloader must be locked.
but what if unlocked with other method? relock is possible with this method?
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HugoClaw said:
Is it really possible to relock bootloader ?? As anyone tested this yet ?
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I dont try this methid yet but i did with raw firmware,and i take my phone to lcd replacement,and still warranty.
Thanks god
Jull4n said:
If you can't flash a thirdparty recovery (TWRP, CVM), then your bootloader must be locked.
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ok thanks ı ll try this soon whether it is work or not.
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If you can't flash a thirdparty recovery (TWRP, CVM), then your bootloader must be locked.
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If you can't run.
I can not relock
Do not detect my device.
How remove white background to start boot Asus Logo?
I used the Asus app to unlock, it is reverse?
Help :/
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If you can't run.
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can you make a video to show how to relockbootloader?
i am just trying this one if it is legit. 1st i intsall this tools. and twrp not working. now i try to adb sideload .174 firmware if i get update notifications then this is legit. now on adb sideload firmware waiting for the firmware to finish ill be back report here.
I was on CM 13, then i decided go back to stock. Flash drooidboot, recovery and boot and adb sideload .97 version.
Run this and can do OTA 3 o 4 times (i dont remember) and work flawless. I'm on .183 now...
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I was on CM 13, then i decided go back to stock. Flash drooidboot, recovery and boot and adb sideload .97 version.
Run this and can do OTA 3 o 4 times (i dont remember) and work flawless. I'm on .183 now...
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Its not working bro. I tested ot too.
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Karazo said:
Its not working bro. I tested ot too.
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Did you flash the raw too? Using flashtool? And did you unlock ur bootloader using official app unlock?
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I didnt flash raw. I unlock the bootloader using the unoficial version (a long time ago).
This didnt work for me the first time because i didnt root first (after installing the full version .97). I just use the one click root then this and works for me (or at least i can do OTA again i guess bootloader its locked).
okie gonna go try .97 btw i unlock bootloader of mine from official unlock
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not working to me
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As anyone tested this yet ?
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Me and author tested on our phones (551).
iqbal_mahmuda said:
but what if unlocked with other method? relock is possible with this method?
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Try it by yourself. Mine is unlocked/relocked/unlocked again many times with this only tool.
cl3i550nBR said:
Do not detect my device.
How remove white background to start boot Asus Logo?
I used the Asus app to unlock, it is reverse?
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Check your root, drivers etc. And you must reflash black splashscreen separatly. Probably, yes.
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Is it really possible to relock bootloader ?? As anyone tested this yet ?
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»●§«»○ ZenFone
it is really works.thanks.
Seems legit. Pls make a full instruction. Thanks.

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