What version were you on before attempting to flash MDL? Was it MK2 or NB4? If it was you cannot downgrade back to MDL.
[GUIDE][HOW-TO] Return device back to stock 'Official'!
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i've tried everything.
here's my phone info:
model #: SGH-M919
version: 4.2.2
baseband: M919UVUAMDL
build#: JDQ39.M919UVUAMDL
I was able to flash SGH-M919-UVUAMDB-k0nane.tar.md5 but then my wifi connection won't work.
i flashed recovery cf-auto root and also recovery but still not getting any wifi. i'm stuck.
how can i get this to work???
---------- Post added at 06:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:09 PM ----------
if i can't go back, how can i upgrade and update without any signal or wifi?
here's my phone info:
model #: SGH-M919
version: 4.2.2
baseband: M919UVUAMDL
build#: JDQ39.M919UVUAMDL
I was able to flash SGH-M919-UVUAMDB-k0nane.tar.md5 but then my wifi connection won't work.
i flashed recovery cf-auto root and also recovery but still not getting any wifi. i'm stuck.
how can i get this to work???
---------- Post added at 06:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:09 PM ----------
if i can't go back, how can i upgrade and update without any signal or wifi?
Important update
Hey folks,
I think I read through this whole thread and didn't see it mentioned, which surprises me a little bit -- if you go read the Odin-recover-to-stock thread (STEP 2), you'll see that it was updated some time ago with a note that says:
"Note: the indicators in Download Mode will read "custom" even after flashing this TAR. As there are no official TARs yet available, there's not much to be done. EDIT: Official TARs are now available, and may change this. YMMV."
I used the provided OFFICIAL tar file to reflash my device to stock and indeed, no triangles, no flash count, everything in download mode says "OFFICIAL" thus making THIS THREAD IRRELEVANT. (I'm sure not all devices are made alike and this thread offers valuable information for those who aren't as lucky as me, but still, this info should really be in the OP here)
Hey folks,
I think I read through this whole thread and didn't see it mentioned, which surprises me a little bit -- if you go read the Odin-recover-to-stock thread (STEP 2), you'll see that it was updated some time ago with a note that says:
"Note: the indicators in Download Mode will read "custom" even after flashing this TAR. As there are no official TARs yet available, there's not much to be done. EDIT: Official TARs are now available, and may change this. YMMV."
I used the provided OFFICIAL tar file to reflash my device to stock and indeed, no triangles, no flash count, everything in download mode says "OFFICIAL" thus making THIS THREAD IRRELEVANT. (I'm sure not all devices are made alike and this thread offers valuable information for those who aren't as lucky as me, but still, this info should really be in the OP here)
hmm interesting. i needed triangle away in order to get rid of my triangle. unless i missed something, this thread was definitely relevant to me. i was on 4.4.2 with the mdl bootloader. this was good stuff.
Any chance this can be updated to 442 kitkat?
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Interesting I'm going to have to check this out just rooted my S4
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50So you want to return back to stock huh? Maybe to get official software updates? Maybe you want to sell your device? Or turn it in for a warranty thing cause you decided to give your phone to someone while you were drunk and that person cracked your screen. Well in any case, here is how I returned my GS4 back to stock official!
*Warning: Using this method will wipe your internal SD Card so back up your photos, music, and other precious files on your computer!
As many of you may know, Chainfire has an awesome app called Triangle Away that will reset your flash counter and return your binary status to Offical! Well good, download it cause you will need it for this process.
Things you will need
-Triangle Away app! (Thanks to Chainfire!) Get it here -> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
-CF-Auto-Root! (Thanks to Chainfire again!) Get it here ->http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
-UVUAMDL Official TAR! (Thanks to k0nane!) Get it here ->http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2258628
Steps!
Step 0: If you haven't already backup your Internal SD on your computer!
Step 1: Place the Triangle Away app on your external SD Card!
Step 2: Using Odin, flash the UVUAMDL Official TAR following the instructions here. If you get stuck in a bootloop, do a battery pull, reboot to recovery, and wipe data/factory reset!
Step 3: With Odin, flash CF-Auto-Root to re-root your device!
Step 4: Install Triangle Away app and reset your flash counter! Follow the directions in the thread here.
Step 5: Once you have reset your flash counter, verify in Triangle Away that your flash counter is back to 0! (It should be at 0 because you should already be on stock recovery and kernel at this point).
Step 6: In SuperSU, perform a full unroot! This should uninstall SuperSU as well.
Step 7: Uninstall Triangle Away
Step 8: Verify that your device reads 'Samsung Official' for your Current Binary and 'Official' for System Status by going to Download Mode! Once complete do a battery pull and reboot your phone normally.
Step 9: Go to Settings > 'More' tab > About Device > Status > Device Status. If it reads 'Official' then you're lucky, congrats you are done! If not then don't worry, you are like me and have to perform the next step!
Step 10: Go to Settings > 'Accounts' tab > Backup and reset > Factory data reset. This will erase your internal SD Card!
Once completed your device status WILL read 'Official' and you will be able to receive Software Updates from Samsung once again! Hope I have helped you by returning your device back to unrooted Stock Official! Peace!
Credits:
-Chainfire
-k0nane
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Yes, this is for T-Mobile. But if you use the CF-AUTO-ROOT and official firmware for that specific device's carrier I'm pretty sure it'll work.
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Edit: yes you can add this thread to your guide.2
Yes this is possible! Just skip step #6! :good:
Yes! That is how I backed up mine.
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hmm interesting. i needed triangle away in order to get rid of my triangle. unless i missed something, this thread was definitely relevant to me. i was on 4.4.2 with the mdl bootloader. this was good stuff.
