As I've been reading the TMO T999 ROMS do work with the T999v device, but they require you keep your Modem and possibly Kernel. How would I go about backing it up on my own device before hand? I'm rooted running stock.
I'm not sure there's any available stock rom for this device.
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Hi all,
A few newbie queries, if anyone will indulge me please?
I've just got an S3 international verison, having had various Nexus's and HTCs in the past, which I've rooted & used custom roms on. I got this s3, rooted it, then started looking for roms, but i'm a bit lost. It's tricky when you're new to a model of phone and have to re-learn the root nuances.
One of the apps I need is ARLibertator (for pionieer's appradio) which doesn't play nice with any ASOP roms, so I presume I'm going to be stuck with stock.
So far, I've rooted, but haven't updated from mb5>mg4. I've backed up the factory state with a clockwork mod backup and i've done a dump of the EFS using K tool.
Can I update from mb5 > mg4 without any issue using KIES, or do I need to be careful about the change it makes to the EFS?
Also, if i decide not to bother trying to use ARLiberator, am I good to try Cyanogen or similar now, or have I missed any steps or done the wrong thing?
There are stock based custom roms .
Kies will remove root .
Thanks - when you say 'remove' - perfectly safe to re-root the same way again after the update?
Also, what terminology would I need to search for for Roms based on stock - something like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797334
Thanks for the help - really appreciate it.
james03 said:
Thanks - when you say 'remove' - perfectly safe to re-root the same way again after the update?
Yes just reroot .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1566
Mostly Samsung based roms but not all of them
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Yep as jje linked "android development" is mainly samsung based roms where as aosp are mainly in "original android development" as they're original, not reworks if existing work.
There are some aosp roms in "android development" as they are unofficial cm builds for example.
Samsung rom threads usually have the samsung build number in the thread title, eg XXEMG4
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[Q] Can I use non-carrier specific ROMs found under the "Samsung GS4" section?
I've noticed there is a section for the Samsung Galaxy S4 not specific to any American carriers. Are these ROMs usable for the Verizon GS4's? Roms such as Omega, Echoe, GoldenEye, etc.
My apologies for what seems like such a basic question, thanks guys!
space_pimp said:
I've noticed there is a section for the Samsung Galaxy S4 not specific to any American carriers. Are these ROMs usable for the Verizon GS4's? Roms such as Omega, Echoe, GoldenEye, etc.
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The problem with many of the non-Verizon ROMs is that they don't have the CDMA bits that Verizon requires. With some tweaking and driver hacking you might be able to make them work.
HOWEVER: that is ONLY the case if your phone has the MDK bootloader.
If you're updated past MDK, you will not be able to install most ROMs since the only choice is Safestrap, which requires the use of a stock kernel (or at least very close to stock.)
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The problem with many of the non-Verizon ROMs is that they don't have the CDMA bits that Verizon requires. With some tweaking and driver hacking you might be able to make them work.
HOWEVER: that is ONLY the case if your phone has the MDK bootloader.
If you're updated past MDK, you will not be able to install most ROMs since the only choice is Safestrap, which requires the use of a stock kernel (or at least very close to stock.)
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Thank you!
Yes, I still have the MDK bootloader. Is the hacking process for the CDMA bits a difficult process? Can you lead me in the right direction?
Hi,
I have a Verizon Galaxy Note II I605 running Android 4.1.1 that I had originally rooted via Odin and followed instructions on the galaxynote2root website last Jan/Feb in 2012
I would like to upgrade to a stock ROM of 4.3 and keep root and was hoping someone could point me in the right direction in regards to which ROM to use and the steps to do so. I really only use root for the wifi tether and would like to keep the phone as close to stock as possible. I've gone through a number of different forums and posts but can't seem to find some good instructions with a corresponding recommendation on an Official OTA 4.3 ROM to use. I've found a lot variations on 4.3 ROMs, but most of them have gutted a lot of things or discussing having to flash firmware which makes me nervous.
Also, is it true I may be forced to take the OTA in the near future and potentially soft brick my phone if I don't either revert back to stock or install a 4.3 ROM which disables the update app. I'm not sure if the ROM i'm currently running has this disabled or not.
Thanks in advance for any help,
eugenikz
Beanstown or sophisticated rom will be the official stock 4.3, however your gonna have to flash the Official MJ9 firmware via Odin. You could take the OTA but the bootloader will be locked afterwards. There is root available with the OTA stock but you won't be able to load a custom recovery therefore no more custom roms.
+1. I did this with my note2. Was the same as yours. I'm now on sophisticated 2.0 highly recommended. I also updated recovery to Phils, which seems to be the conventional wisdom for flashing 4.3.
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Hello all,
First off let me share what I am trying to achieve then the question. I am on a VS 980 device, had verizon and switched to tmobile....yay.
Next, I am on a 4.4.4 rom specifically Slimkat [build 7.6] here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608271
I wish to flash a rom that includes wifi calling, [ the rom is a 4.2.2 base] Specifically here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606868
Question's are:
How and what do I need to do, before flashing this, without bricking?
If, there is a easier method ... such as flashing a tmobile rom and then a VS980 kernel ... could someone point me in the right direction.
Lastly,
Thanks.
lankyboy29 said:
Hello all,
First off let me share what I am trying to achieve then the question. I am on a VS 980 device, had verizon and switched to tmobile....yay.
Next, I am on a 4.4.4 rom specifically Slimkat [build 7.6] here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608271
I wish to flash a rom that includes wifi calling, [ the rom is a 4.2.2 base] Specifically here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606868
Question's are:
How and what do I need to do, before flashing this, without bricking?
If, there is a easier method ... such as flashing a tmobile rom and then a VS980 kernel ... could someone point me in the right direction.
Lastly,
Thanks.
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You shouldn't have any issues with that. Just make a nandroid backup in case you want to go back to it. But that 4.2.2 rom is basically a T-Mobile rom with the VZW kernel anyway.
es0tericcha0s said:
You shouldn't have any issues with that. Just make a nandroid backup in case you want to go back to it. But that 4.2.2 rom is basically a T-Mobile rom with the VZW kernel anyway.
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I appreciate that very much... thanks.
I have been reading on Installing CM11 on my Galaxy S4 Verizon (SCH-I545) phone. It said not to use that method if you don't have I545VRUAMDK (I'm currently on I545RUFNC5)..
How will I be able to install CM11 on my phone? Is it not possible or is there another method I can follow? I'm currently on the stock ROM and rooted with towelroot.
Some guidance on installing a custom ROM on my S4 would be nice.. I'm kinda lost with all the warnings with the different basebands. Last thing I want to do is brick my phone. x-x
dKatsuro said:
I have been reading on Installing CM11 on my Galaxy S4 Verizon (SCH-I545) phone. It said not to use that method if you don't have I545VRUAMDK (I'm currently on I545RUFNC5)..
How will I be able to install CM11 on my phone? Is it not possible or is there another method I can follow? I'm currently on the stock ROM and rooted with towelroot.
Some guidance on installing a custom ROM on my S4 would be nice.. I'm kinda lost with all the warnings with the different basebands. Last thing I want to do is brick my phone. x-x
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If your phone is NC5 (like mine) then you have the locked bootloader and need to use Safestrap to run a custom ROM. AOSP ROMs like CM will not work for us since our bootloader dont allow for custom kernels. Use Safestrap and try a ROM like Empty Galaxy vDecember, Echoe, Eclipse or maybe HyperDrive.