[Q] i337 - MF3 v4.2.2; unable to change ROM

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Vishoka

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I currently have the Samsung Galaxy S4 - MF3; v4.2.2; i337. I got the phone unlocked (direct from AT&T); and then

1. followed this method to root my phone - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2387577- Worked.
2. Got Safestrap v3.65 - http://blog.hash-of-codes.com/downloads/safestrap/ - Worked.
3. Tried 3-4 different ROMs, none of them have worked.
a. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2356276
b. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2418522
c. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2630085
d. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2537495
4. Tried above ROMs with kernels from here - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292341 (v4.2.2 or v4.4 - depending on the ROM) and also the MF3 kernel (can't find the link)

But, irrespective of what I try, I still get stuck while loading the ROM - blank screen, not moving forward. Could you please shed some light on what I should try to do?

Thanks!
 

DeadlySin9

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I currently have the Samsung Galaxy S4 - MF3; v4.2.2; i337. I got the phone unlocked (direct from AT&T); and then

1. followed this method to root my phone - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2387577- Worked.
2. Got Safestrap v3.65 - http://blog.hash-of-codes.com/downloads/safestrap/ - Worked.
3. Tried 3-4 different ROMs, none of them have worked.
a. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2356276
b. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2418522
c. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2630085
d. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2537495
4. Tried above ROMs with kernels from here - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292341 (v4.2.2 or v4.4 - depending on the ROM) and also the MF3 kernel (can't find the link)

But, irrespective of what I try, I still get stuck while loading the ROM - blank screen, not moving forward. Could you please shed some light on what I should try to do?

Thanks!

ROM's C and D didn't work because they're AOSP ROMs, and 4.4. You can't cross versions. Besides that, I'd get the safestrap 3.65 APK from our own safestrap thread to make sure you get the correct JFLTEATT version and the MF3 kernel modules which you need to flash after every ROM. What exactly is your process for flashing, and what slot are you flashing to?
 
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Vishoka

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ROM's C and D didn't work because they're AOSP ROMs, and 4.4. You can't cross versions. Besides that, I'd get the safestrap 3.65 APK from our own safestrap thread to make sure you get the correct JFLTEATT version and the MF3 kernel modules which you need to flash after every ROM. What exactly is your process for flashing, and what slot are you flashing to?

Thanks for the prompt reply! Appreciate it. I did get the exact safestrap 3.65 APK from my JFLTEATT version.

I'm flashing into Slot 1. Size - 1GB, 1GB, 300MB. I'm not entirely sure what you mean by what process, by here goes - Factory Wipe, Flash ROM, Flash MF3/v4.2.2 Kernal, Wipe Dalvik/Cache, attempt to fix permissions (always fails with same message). Restart into slot 1.
 

DeadlySin9

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Thanks for the prompt reply! Appreciate it. I did get the exact safestrap 3.65 APK from my JFLTEATT version.

I'm flashing into Slot 1. Size - 1GB, 1GB, 300MB. I'm not entirely sure what you mean by what process, by here goes - Factory Wipe, Flash ROM, Flash MF3/v4.2.2 Kernal, Wipe Dalvik/Cache, attempt to fix permissions (always fails with same message). Restart into slot 1.

I would try bigger partition sizes. Leave them at their defaults, because sizing them down likes to cause issues sometimes. Also, flashing that kernel does nothing as safestrap never touches the kernel partition. You do still need the MF3 module zip from the Safestrap thread however. Also, if you've previously flashed a ROM in the slot, you need to wipe the system in that slot too.
 
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Vishoka

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I would try bigger partition sizes. Leave them at their defaults, because sizing them down likes to cause issues sometimes. Also, flashing that kernel does nothing as safestrap never touches the kernel partition. You do still need the MF3 module zip from the Safestrap thread however. Also, if you've previously flashed a ROM in the slot, you need to wipe the system in that slot too.

Thanks again for the prompt reply, I hope you don't mind me taking more of your time. But, I'm having a hard time finding "latest" ROMs for my version, could you point me to one? I've been scouring through Android Original Development, but they're all 4.3 and 4.4, versions you said I couldn't cross-install. Thank in advance!
 

Vishoka

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I would try bigger partition sizes. Leave them at their defaults, because sizing them down likes to cause issues sometimes. Also, flashing that kernel does nothing as safestrap never touches the kernel partition. You do still need the MF3 module zip from the Safestrap thread however. Also, if you've previously flashed a ROM in the slot, you need to wipe the system in that slot too.
I tried what you said, and it worked! With ROM (a), I'm now running into System UI ran into an error, problem. Still looking around.
 

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