[ROM] SPH-L720 OK3 Stock Deodexed

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I tried using your rom and the wifi still didn't work. I just flashed back to the stock rom and everything is fine again, so I guess I'm just stuck with being on stock OK3.
 
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Good morning peeps....
I am not new to custom roms, flashing etc, i know my way around...i have worked on root since HTC EVO days, then all nexuses (nexii?) and a few S3, S5s among many other phones....

So my co worker has a Sprint SPH-L720 that is stock and he has it updated all the way to OK3...

Is this like the S5, where after a certain updates, the root methods dont work? I know with S5, u had to ODIN back to very first builds, then root, then flash latest rooted/deodexed rom and avoid updating the bootloader.... You couldnt root the latest firmware by itself. So i am trying to see if this is the same.

I read the post from Silverzero the latest CF auto root worked on OK3.... Is that assuming the phone was an unmolested OK3 updated phone with stock bootloader?
And, reading this thread... If CF Auto works, i can skip the modem and kernel since this device already has it right?
Oh and lastly.... does the attached ROM on the OP wipes data?

Thanks for clarification, hopefully answer to my post will bring the threads info up to date to 4/16
 
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Good morning peeps....
I am not new to custom roms, flashing etc, i know my way around...i have worked on root since HTC EVO days, then all nexuses (nexii?) and a few S3, S5s among many other phones....

So my co worker has a Sprint SPH-L720 that is stock and he has it updated all the way to OK3...

Is this like the S5, where after a certain updates, the root methods dont work? I know with S5, u had to ODIN back to very first builds, then root, then flash latest rooted/deodexed rom and avoid updating the bootloader.... You couldnt root the latest firmware by itself. So i am trying to see if this is the same.

I read the post from Silverzero the latest CF auto root worked on OK3.... Is that assuming the phone was an unmolested OK3 updated phone with stock bootloader?
And, reading this thread... If CF Auto works, i can skip the modem and kernel since this device already has it right?
Oh and lastly.... does the attached ROM on the OP wipes data?

Thanks for clarification, hopefully answer to my post will bring the threads info up to date to 4/16
Nope, you can root any version the same way. Odin TWRP and flash SuperSU zip from Chainfire's website (my preferred method) or Odin CF Auto Root and download SuperSU from the Play Store (remember to turn auto reboot off in Odin for both of these methods).

Yes you can skip the modem and kernel.

No. You would have to do that manually in recovery. You should at least wipe system, cache, and dalvik cache.
 
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Nope, you can root any version the same way. Odin TWRP and flash SuperSU zip from Chainfire's website (my preferred method) or Odin CF Auto Root and download SuperSU from the Play Store (remember to turn auto reboot off in Odin for both of these methods).

Yes you can skip the modem and kernel.

No. You would have to do that manually in recovery. You should at least wipe system, cache, and dalvik cache.
Thank you very much for helping me with the info and quick summary.

just two more questions...
1- Is unlocking the bootloader is a requirement?
i got confused, because from what i was reading on Chainfire's website it was saying that using CFAR on locked bootloaders would cause a brick.

2- whats the version nowadays of SuperSU that works with this OK3 version?
(I use systemless SuperSU2.71 on my Nexus 6p and dont know if it systemless is supported on this device)
 

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Thank you very much for helping me with the info and quick summary.

just two more questions...
1- Is unlocking the bootloader is a requirement?
i got confused, because from what i was reading on Chainfire's website it was saying that using CFAR on locked bootloaders would cause a brick.

2- whats the version nowadays of SuperSU that works with this OK3 version?
(I use systemless SuperSU2.71 on my Nexus 6p and dont know if it systemless is supported on this device)
No

Whatever version was before systemless, like 2.68 or something... I'm at work so I can't check for sure.

 
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i cant even go back to stock ok3 now :( plz help

this is the odin log

<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> L720VPUGOH1_L720SPTGOH1_L720VPUGOH1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/008> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/008> FAIL!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/008> Removed!!

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I know this probably belongs in the general thread of Q&A but do to me wanting to upgrade my Sprint S4 to a TW based "Lollipop rom" ect. but before i can or want to, Can someone explain to me what is the deal with bootloaders not being or being locked on Sprint vs Verizon phones. I have both V and S s4's and when i go to update my verizon i have to follow the MDK install instructions yet on Sprint there is only "make sure your running or on "This specific OS" to install. Main reason i ask is if for some reason I want to restore back to MF9 on Sprint, Can i do so without any issues as with Verizon, if I were to upgrade to a stock OS past MDK do to most 6.0 you need to upgrade to latest stock OS to install the rom. I have not been able to unlock the sim for domestic on my Sprint yet and would like to do so and I want to have that option when i have time, I just really need the updates that come with newer software as it is my only form of wifi (hotspot) at home, plus i want to be able to record calls that MF9 stock does not have. I hope this makes since to someone. Basicly i want to be able to revert back to MF9 if i need to without issues if I need to upgrade to a OS that locked us out from downgrading like verizon has done. I know it might be ilgal but i would also like to swap my verizon s4 to sprint as it has more devs producing latest roms (like on Note 5 and S7) but also would love to use the Verizon as a second line to my sprint so i can leave the sprint phone at home for wifi unlimited data for the family. Thanks in advance and PM me for info that may not be possible here. Thanks for your help.
 

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This is my first ROM for public use.
I used SuperR kitchen to deodexed and deknoxed.

* USB DEBUGGING Enabled by default.
* R/W fixed in permission for ExtSdCard

That's it no other tweaks...

Thanks to
@SuperR. for his kitchen-here

@bilgerryan for keeping the S4 alive!

To install the ROM

1. copy the zip to the extSdCard
2. TWRP recovery
3. Go into recovery mode.
4. Wipe Dalvik, Cache, system, data.
5. Perform factory reset before installing zip
6. Install zip.
7. Reboot.

This has been tested on SPH-L720
If you download press the thanks button.

DOWNLOAD ROM-here

OK3 Kernel Download -here

OK3 Modem Download (Flash with Odin)-here

[MOD] Hotspot Mod (My first Mod):)
1. Make a nandroid backup!!!
2. Flash zip in recovery
3. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
7. Reboot
Hotspot-Mod Download-here

[MOD] Recent Apps Mod
This will add a recent apps shortcut to the pulldown statusbar.
1. Make a nandroid backup!!!
2. Flash zip in recovery
3. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
7. Reboot
Recent Apps Mod Download-here

More mod and links -here


I install this ROM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...214819&sig=APY536x8KCRvyB33ZAPqgwoQoa5e1wmC7Q.

My WiFi not working ...my mobile Samsung s4 i9500 L720 waiting for good reply..........
 

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