[MOD][GUIDE] Removing SysScope - Permanent "Official" Device Status [update 8-12-13]

[sumnerm1]

MF3 download link wont load...any one have a mirror?

 

[qvnsq]

MF3 download link wont load...any one have a mirror?

(mirror)

 

[white00gt]

For some reason my phone is showing permisive(have not tried this mod yet)

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium

 

[Galaen]

I'm sure this is a dumb question, but I have to ask. I am using mdl firmware, and I downloaded the mdl zip. So, after making a backup, I can flash that zip on whatever rom I am on, and the padlock screen is removed, or do I need to be on a stock rooted rom?

Edit: I mainly use aosp roms. I'm starting to think this will not do me any good because I feel the padlock will return as soon as I flash one of those roms.

Sent from my AT&T Galaxy S4

 

[sonymsam]

I'm sure this is a dumb question, but I have to ask. I am using mdl firmware, and I downloaded the mdl zip. So, after making a backup, I can flash that zip on whatever rom I am on, and the padlock screen is removed, or do I need to be on a stock rooted rom?

Edit: I mainly use aosp roms. I'm starting to think this will not do me any good because I feel the padlock will return as soon as I flash one of those roms.

Sent from my AT&T Galaxy S4

Every time i flash WanamLite ROM i do not get a pad lock for a long time unless i flash another ROM with custom boot-loader. i am running slim bean on my phone and i dont see a padlock

 

[dogmatism]

I'm sure this is a dumb question, but I have to ask. I am using mdl firmware, and I downloaded the mdl zip. So, after making a backup, I can flash that zip on whatever rom I am on, and the padlock screen is removed, or do I need to be on a stock rooted rom?

Edit: I mainly use aosp roms. I'm starting to think this will not do me any good because I feel the padlock will return as soon as I flash one of those roms.

Sent from my AT&T Galaxy S4

Usually the firmware is - if official - odin flashable TAR - not zip.

If you use AOSP, its simple, just like others, follow this procedure:

Procedure:

• Flash Stock Rom (eg. MDL) via Odin
• Enable USB debugging and then Root by Motochopper
• Flash Custom recovery (easy by goomanager for TWRP)
• From recovery Flash the mdl-remove-SysScope.zip (see OP)
• Reboot and check your status (OFFICIAL). You are done.

Now flash whatever AOSP

IMPORTANT:
The procedure will remove all your data [titaniumBackup it]. You may also (accidentally) remove wipe your internal sd, so make sure you transfer your stuff to some external source ESPECIALLY your TB backup folder, it is always wise to keep it in external sd

STOCK MDL:
http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyS4/SGH-I337//I337UCUAMDL_I337ATTAMDL_ATT.zip

Motochopper
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248

 

[fessa]

Can anyone reupload MDL flashable zip?