Help with going from SS to full root (ODIN)

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Klonopin

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Oct 23, 2012
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Hey there so basically I need some help with android 4.3 build m_j 7 and I need a way so that I can use a custom rom without SS.

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Mistertac

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Oct 22, 2013
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Yea... SafeStrap is your only option as of right now. Good luck and read up as much as you can, you should be alright

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Klonopin

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Oct 23, 2012
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Los Angeles
you really need to do some reading before you brick your phone

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2606501

I haven't made any drastic maneuvers yet. Lol. I'm not trying to brick it either.





Don't we all:p:laugh:!!!


right?




Are you having trouble with Safe Strap?


no, just feeling left out with all these awesome custom roms out.




You can't, it's not possible because no bootloader exploit has been found since MDK.

Can't I downgrade? I thought that was a possibility?


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Oishikatta

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Can't I downgrade? I thought that was a possibility?

One person has claimed it's possible through JTAG, but they declined to provide proof and nobody else has been able to do it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51338813&highlight=h311sdr0id#post51338813

So it is definitely not possible at this time.

If you want to run AOSP/etc you'll need to buy a used S4 with MDK (e.g. on swappa). They generally sell for a bit more than non-MDK ones, but I've seen them as low as $310-$335 recently. Lowest currently is $360 though. Basically, assuming your S4 is in mint/near-mint condition the price difference should be under $50 if you were to sell yours and buy one with MDK.
 

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