[Q] Advice on upgrade from 4.2 (ME7) to 4.4?

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aron7676

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I have been reading around here a few hours, but I haven't found exactly what I'm looking for, So I thought I'd ask.

Here is what I have:
Safestrap version:3.65
Baseband Version: I545VRUAME
Kernel: 3.4.0-690088
Build Number: JDQ39.I545VUAME7
Rooted Stock Rom running 4.2.2

I am looking to update to 4.4.x, and be rooted.
Preferable to have CM, but not necessary.
Do need root, for a few of the tweaks/apps I use every day.

I have seen that there are odin files to upgrade to 4.4.3 directly, but it seems cloudy whether or not it can actually be rooted after that.

I like the way safe strap has rom slots, but due to the large size of the roms, I could really only use one at a time any way. (what I am saying is that SS isn't necessary, just what I already know.)

Thank you, so much in advance.
 
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aron7676 said:
I have been reading around here a few hours, but I haven't found exactly what I'm looking for, So I thought I'd ask.

Here is what I have:
Safestrap version:3.65
Baseband Version: I545VRUAME
Kernel: 3.4.0-690088
Build Number: JDQ39.I545VUAME7
Rooted Stock Rom running 4.2.2

I am looking to update to 4.4.x, and be rooted.
Preferable to have CM, but not necessary.
Do need root, for a few of the tweaks/apps I use every day.

I have seen that there are odin files to upgrade to 4.4.3 directly, but it seems cloudy whether or not it can actually be rooted after that.

I like the way safe strap has rom slots, but due to the large size of the roms, I could really only use one at a time any way. (what I am saying is that SS isn't necessary, just what I already know.)

Thank you, so much in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

You need to read the stickie in the general forum before you brick your phone... Not sure how you missed it.

sent via safestrap 3.72 and echo v25.1! !
 
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aron7676

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Well I followed the instructions in this post (which was stickied) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2720163
and now all I am getting is "System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help. "

Tried rebooting into download mode, and into recovery, neither would come up.

Anyone have some advice?

I would post in the forum I linked but I dont have enough posts under my belt to post in that category.

Oh, and in the top left side of the screen in red letters I see Secure Fail: kernel

Aaron
 
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aron7676

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Got back into download mode.

Trying to flash I545VRUFNC5-AIO-incl-modem-hlos-nobootloaders-gogolie.tar again in the AP slot in odin.
 
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aron7676

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Failed again.
Same Results as listed above.
now downloading the "The Complete Package - Absolutely everything you'll need in one .rar file."
 
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Help upgrading from ME7 to NC5

I have the same problem as Aaron, Want to get to Rooted NC5

Can anyone let me to right post, Info etc........

I have been looking now for 3 Days :eek: Brick my phone 3 times :crying:

Thanks
 
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To root on nc5, Google towelroot and install it. Open the app and just click make it rain to root
 
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I need to Get to NC5, I'm Stuck on ME7..... I could take the OTA update, is this what You"all recommend ?

Everything I trey I get Bricked, I have to odin the ME7 Tar to un-brick :rolleyes:
 
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Capaints said:
I need to Get to NC5, I'm Stuck on ME7..... I could take the OTA update, is this what You"all recommend ?

Everything I trey I get Bricked, I have to odin the ME7 Tar to un-brick :rolleyes:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

You can't use OTA unless the phone is totally stock. You can upgrade by odin-flashing the no-wipe or full-wipe NC5 tar files that are in their own thread in the Android Development section
 
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joshm.1219 said:
You can't use OTA unless the phone is totally stock. You can upgrade by odin-flashing the no-wipe or full-wipe NC5 tar files that are in their own thread in the Android Development section
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Right now I'm completely Stock " odin ME7 full wipe tar" I have tried to odin to NC5 But No Luck, gets Bricked, have tried a few different files....
maybe You know a NC5 Full wipe or ??? I can odin to ?

I watched a couple YouTube videos on the Upgrade to Rooted NC5 with Super SU and still No Luck......

Need Help, Take the OTA update ? Thx
 
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Capaints said:
Right now I'm completely Stock " odin ME7 full wipe tar" I have tried to odin to NC5 But No Luck, gets Bricked, have tried a few different files....
maybe You know a NC5 Full wipe or ??? I can odin to ?

I watched a couple YouTube videos on the Upgrade to Rooted NC5 with Super SU and still No Luck......

Need Help, Take the OTA update ? Thx
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172

Use this full wipe file and follow Surge's instructions. If you're using Odin 3.10 and having trouble, try rolling back to 3.09
 
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Capaints said:
Thank You Joshm, that did it ! First try and Now on NC5

Now I need to Root it and load Safe Strap :good:
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Click to collapse

Ok I just bought an S4 that is on ME7 and is Bone Stock. I need to get it to NC5 as well.
Can I use the Full Wipe File to get me to where I need to be? Just Want to do this the safe way.

---------- Post added at 01:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:54 PM ----------

Ok I got impatient and tried this: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2735172
as was suggested up above. Luckily it worked first time out of the box and had Zero issues.
Thanks Guys!
 
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    aron7676
    Well I followed the instructions in this post (which was stickied) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2720163
    and now all I am getting is "System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help. "

    Tried rebooting into download mode, and into recovery, neither would come up.

    Anyone have some advice?

    I would post in the forum I linked but I dont have enough posts under my belt to post in that category.

    Oh, and in the top left side of the screen in red letters I see Secure Fail: kernel

    Aaron
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    joshm.1219
    joshm.1219
    Capaints said:
    I need to Get to NC5, I'm Stuck on ME7..... I could take the OTA update, is this what You"all recommend ?

    Everything I trey I get Bricked, I have to odin the ME7 Tar to un-brick :rolleyes:
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    You can't use OTA unless the phone is totally stock. You can upgrade by odin-flashing the no-wipe or full-wipe NC5 tar files that are in their own thread in the Android Development section
    View
    1
    joshm.1219
    joshm.1219
    Capaints said:
    Right now I'm completely Stock " odin ME7 full wipe tar" I have tried to odin to NC5 But No Luck, gets Bricked, have tried a few different files....
    maybe You know a NC5 Full wipe or ??? I can odin to ?

    I watched a couple YouTube videos on the Upgrade to Rooted NC5 with Super SU and still No Luck......

    Need Help, Take the OTA update ? Thx
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172

    Use this full wipe file and follow Surge's instructions. If you're using Odin 3.10 and having trouble, try rolling back to 3.09
    View
    1
    Capaints
    Capaints
    joshm.1219 said:
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172

    Use this full wipe file and follow Surge's instructions. If you're using Odin 3.10 and having trouble, try rolling back to 3.09
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Thank You Joshm, that did it ! First try and Now on NC5

    Now I need to Root it and load Safe Strap :good:
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