I'm fairly confident i am able to root my device, and follow every tutorial, however i'm stuck with these qeustions...
if i install CF-root first... without cwm and later, install the package that has CF-root + cwm combined.. will this conflict with the earlier installed cf-root without cwm?..
***update****
when 4.1 hits, i can update trough kies?.. or do i have to unroot for that, and remove cwm?.. how does this exactly work... ive read other places.. it wont do ota's now..
Also, what would happen if i mistakingly did the re-partition thing?..
CF-Root (for the SGS3, anyway - can't comment on other phones) always comes with CWM as it's CWM that actually installs SuperSU etc. on the phone
qwerty12 said:
CF-Root (for the SGS3, anyway - can't comment on other phones) always comes with CWM as it's CWM that actually installs SuperSU etc. on the phone
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eveyrthing went well, i got now a rooted phone !
<3 chainfire
However my next qeustion is, when 4.1 hits, i can update trough kies?.. or do i have to unroot for that, and remove cwm?.. how does this exactly work... ive read other places.. it wont do ota's now..
Also, what would happen if i mistakingly did the re-partition thing?.. with odin
As your device is already rooted, I would suggest that, there are a few ROMs available on XDA that supports the OTA. you can install them to have OTA available. as in your phone currently OTA will not support because you have just rooted the phone, there are some changes to be done in the system after rooting the phone so that it will support OTA.
Long story short,,,
Install the ROM with OTA support. done... happy flashing...
No you can't get official OTA's now, but you can still download and flash official stock jellybean firmwares and flash them to your phone. Chances are they'll be on xda before you ever get an OTA anyway.
As for repartition in Odin, that will repartition your internal storage and wipe your data and may corrupt your filesystem which -may- be irreversible. Stay away unless told otherwise, some situations call for that to be used but only in emergencies and following strict instructions.
As for the guy above that is talking about OTA's, he is getting confused between official OTA's and custom ROM OTA's.
Some custom ROMs support OTA updating, but it will be a custom ROM.
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dd0322 said:
eveyrthing went well, i got now a rooted phone !
<3 chainfire
However my next qeustion is, when 4.1 hits, i can update trough kies?.. or do i have to unroot for that, and remove cwm?.. how does this exactly work... ive read other places.. it wont do ota's now..
Also, what would happen if i mistakingly did the re-partition thing?.. with odin
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No need to unroot. I just upgraded my rooted S3 to 4.1.1 using Odin, everything went well. You just have to reroot using the same method.
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nodstuff said:
No you can't get official OTA's now, but you can still download and flash official stock jellybean firmwares and flash them to your phone. Chances are they'll be on xda before you ever get an OTA anyway.
As for repartition in Odin, that will repartition your internal storage and wipe your data and may corrupt your filesystem which -may- be irreversible. Stay away unless told otherwise, some situations call for that to be used but only in emergencies and following strict instructions.
As for the guy above that is talking about OTA's, he is getting confused between official OTA's and custom ROM OTA's.
Some custom ROMs support OTA updating, but it will be a custom ROM.
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I actually didnt got confused. I was also telling about the custom OTA... not the samsung OTA... I actually forget to detailed it as I was typing from my phone while driving......
Chaitanyapatel8880 said:
I actually didnt got confused. I was also telling about the custom OTA... not the samsung OTA... I actually forget to detailed it as I was typing from my phone while driving......
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Off topic - Never texting while driving
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Chaitanyapatel8880 said:
I actually didnt got confused. I was also telling about the custom OTA... not the samsung OTA... I actually forget to detailed it as I was typing from my phone while driving......
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i meant recieving OTAs from samsung... when i flash stockrom.
Another qeustion, if i go from a 4.1 stock rom, back to a 4.0.4 stock rom.. do i need to wipe dalvik cache or anything?..
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i meant recieving OTAs from samsung... when i flash stockrom.
Another qeustion, if i go from a 4.1 stock rom, back to a 4.0.4 stock rom.. do i need to wipe dalvik cache or anything?..
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Yes wipe. Wipe everything.
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Yes wipe. Wipe everything.
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How do i do this though?.. i mean, if i bootup recovery (cwm) factory reset / wipe data / cache/ and dalvik.. i cant let it reboot and use odin... since 4.1 will still be on it.. do i need to press the hardware buttons when being in recovery to get into download mode instead?.. what's the solution to this...
i hope its not too complicated to understand, i'm not english.
dd0322 said:
i meant recieving OTAs from samsung... when i flash stockrom.
Another qeustion, if i go from a 4.1 stock rom, back to a 4.0.4 stock rom.. do i need to wipe dalvik cache or anything?..
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you cant recieve OTA from the samsung if your phone is rooted.
yes you need to wipe dalvik cache.
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hi guys,
i've tried looking for a solution, but have not found one.
After rooting, installing roms, themes etc, i have come to the conclusion, that my rooted s2 has become corrupt i.e. (either kernel or rom). The reason i know is that i have a fault with CWM and that is it won't detect sd cards. I have now tried 3 different microsd cards and none can be mounted, even though it shows "sd card mounted". Yet when i try to install a .zip file, nothing is found.
Rather than wasting time trying to figure out what the problem is, i'd like to restart ALL OVER again. That means actually getting the phone un-rooted, back to stock and then re-root and install custom roms again.
My question is how do i restart all over again?
If you can, boot into download mode and flash stock firmware with Odin.
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thanks aiancalandorn, but that will NOT wipe the phone...i need total wipe...how do i go about doing that?
stock firmware is wipe version only.....it will wipe all data.
could u pls explain rohit how i do that? what software/method?
Sounds more likely that you're using CWM recovery incorrectly.
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could u pls explain rohit how i do that? what software/method?
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here you will get all the instructions...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
thats the guide i previously followed. But if you look in that first post, it clearly states:-
"It will not wipe your phone if you flash as recommended
You will lose root so just re-root with the guide below"
I want to know how to do a full-wipe.
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thats the guide i previously followed. But if you look in that first post, it clearly states:-
"It will not wipe your phone if you flash as recommended
You will lose root so just re-root with the guide below"
I want to know how to do a full-wipe.
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Read down there are wipe versions also.
And if u dont wanna loose root, then go for hyperdroid 4.0, its a full wipe rom
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Intratech's guide has wipe and non wipe stock firmware but if you can get into cwm wipe everything cache, data and system then download ke2 firmware from the Frankenstein firmwares flash them then afterwards install stock roms non Frankenstein
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thanks for ur advice guys. For now, i have managed to setup checkrom+dk with ics 1.6 theme. i stopped using the phone last night approx 12 midnight - 100% fully charged. I've woken up and checked it at 10:45am....battery shows 99%, so thats hardly anything.
The only issue i have noticed with checkrom/dk is that there is a lag when pressing buttons or scrolling through applications...what do you guys recommend to fix this without putting a big drain on the battery?
I have an AT&T Note that I rooted using the Odin method. I was running stock ICS and I know the root worked because I was able to install Google Now and it worked fine.
So I decided I wanted to try a different ROM. I just wanted to install bigfau's cleaned up stock rom found here. I put the zip file on my phone, booted into CWM, did a wipe, found the zip, said it installed fine and then I rebooted. At boot it just sits at the Samsung screen. I let it sit for 30 minutes, still nodda.
So I grab odin and flash back to stock ICS. Use the same method to root and I try a different ROM. This time the Pure Stock ICS from bigfau, same problem.
Odin back to stock, root, and I try parandoidandroid found here - same problem.
Do it all again and try a ROM from another site called HYFR Only One, which is a SGS3 based rom. Same deal.
The only thing I can get it to do is ODIN to stock. Am I missing something?
(I have another rooted galaxy note that I do not have any issues with flashing roms but it was already rooted when I got it.)
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I have an AT&T Note that I rooted using the Odin method. I was running stock ICS and I know the root worked because I was able to install Google Now and it worked fine.
So I decided I wanted to try a different ROM. I just wanted to install bigfau's cleaned up stock rom found here. I put the zip file on my phone, booted into CWM, did a wipe, found the zip, said it installed fine and then I rebooted. At boot it just sits at the Samsung screen. I let it sit for 30 minutes, still nodda.
So I grab odin and flash back to stock ICS. Use the same method to root and I try a different ROM. This time the Pure Stock ICS from bigfau, same problem.
Odin back to stock, root, and I try parandoidandroid found here - same problem.
Do it all again and try a ROM from another site called HYFR Only One, which is a SGS3 based rom. Same deal.
The only thing I can get it to do is ODIN to stock. Am I missing something?
(I have another rooted galaxy note that I do not have any issues with flashing roms but it was already rooted when I got it.)
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Rooted has nothing to do with flashing a ROM, having CWM or TWRP will give you the cap to flash a ROM.
I have used these Recovery types for flashing:
Touch CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584576
TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647575
After you have CWM of some type ensure you are doing a clean wipe, this is how I perform my wipes:
1. Download to sdcard
2. Reboot to CWM-based Recovery
3. Wipe data/factory reset
4. Wipe Cache partition
5 Go into advanced> Wipe Dalvik Cache
6. Go into> Mounts & Storage
a. Format /data
b. Format /system
c. Format /cache
Install rom & Reboot
After the first boot up let it sit for a few min to build...then do your set ups.
btw there is a Q&A section.
bigjoe2675 said:
Rooted has nothing to do with flashing a ROM, having CWM or TWRP will give you the cap to flash a ROM.
I have used these Recovery types for flashing:
Touch CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584576
TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647575
After you have CWM of some type ensure you are doing a clean wipe, this is how I perform my wipes:
1. Download to sdcard
2. Reboot to CWM-based Recovery
3. Wipe data/factory reset
4. Wipe Cache partition
5 Go into advanced> Wipe Dalvik Cache
6. Go into> Mounts & Storage
a. Format /data
b. Format /system
c. Format /cache
Install rom & Reboot
After the first boot up let it sit for a few min to build...then do your set ups.
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I apologize if I did not make this clear but I have Rom Manager installed and CWM was updated to the latest version. I would reboot into CWM, do a factory reset, wipe cache, dalvik caceh, install rom and reboot. It would just sit at the samsung screen. I did not go into mounts and storage and do that but I will now. The process I use on my AT&T note is the same process I used on my Rogers note and I am able to install any ROM i want on my rogers note.
I have flashed roms probably over 100 times since my samsung captivate. I just didn't know if the note had another step involved. Like S-Off on HTC phones for example.
I have been using the standard version of cwm but I am trying the touch version now. Will update.
Same problem. I am uploading a video to youtube now. I will post in a minute or so.
did you check if bootloader is unlocked?
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Same problem. I am uploading a video to youtube now. I will post in a minute or so.
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U have busy box installed?
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animatechnica said:
did you check if bootloader is unlocked?
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elry567 said:
U have busy box installed?
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Animatechnica - It is my understanding that the bootloader is not locked on the Galaxy Note. I have not seen anything about unlocking the bootloader in any thread on the i717.
elry567 - do not have busy box installed - never saw anything requiring it to be installed. I will try that as well.
Well this time I got a status 7 error in CWM which can be a lot of different things. I am up to date on CWM, the rom I know works for the galaxy note (I am running it on my other one AND I have seen video of it working on an AT&T branded Note) so I don't know. I did a google search on the error and everything I found does not seem to apply. It is really starting to piss me off. Any help is appreciated.
Here is the video, sorry about my cam skills but you get the gist. I took this video with a i717r that is running the rom I want to install on the phone in the video.
Are you entering recovery with the phone off then using the buttons, or flashing from rom manager?
You should be doing it by the button method.
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Are you entering recovery with the phone off then using the buttons, or flashing from rom manager?
You should be doing it by the button method.
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Done both, doesn't seem to make a difference. I will definitely use the button method from here on out though.
Try using TWRP? It seems CWM doesn't want to work for you, so try using TWRP instead.
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Try using TWRP? It seems CWM doesn't want to work for you, so try using TWRP instead.
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HOLY F&(%*&G $&!t twrp may have worked. I had to go full back to 100% stock with 3e recovery and 0 flash counter. Use a new root method, flash twrp via goo app and so far so good.
Seriously I do not know who you are but I could kiss you. I wonder why CWM wouldn't work? I have used it to load custom roms on just about every other android phone I have had.
OH well, consider this solved.
Zwarx said:
Try using TWRP? It seems CWM doesn't want to work for you, so try using TWRP instead.
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berdo said:
HOLY F&(%*&G $&!t twrp may have worked. I had to go full back to 100% stock with 3e recovery and 0 flash counter. Use a new root method, flash twrp via goo app and so far so good.
Seriously I do not know who you are but I could kiss you. I wonder why CWM wouldn't work? I have used it to load custom roms on just about every other android phone I have had.
OH well, consider this solved.
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Sir, he is one of many, that is part of this great Community the GNote. As you can see we just provide the tools and point you to the way we went...it is up to you to get it going, and you did by the see of it....slap a thanks to all these that posted in your thread, (not me) due to the fact, I have seen threads go viewed many times that have no one replies to it, but not around here....
glad it worked out..
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Sir, he is one of many, that is part of this great Community the GNote. As you can see we just provide the tools and point you to the way we went...it is up to you to get it going, and you did by the see of it....slap a thanks to all these that posted in your thread, (not me) due to the fact, I have seen threads go viewed many times that have no one replies to it, but not around here....
glad it worked out..
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Done.
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Hi xda developers members,
I'm currently trying to reinstall my phone back to stock with just the stock files and nothing else, can anyone tell me how I would go about this? I just want the phone cleared of all apps and other files as I want a fresh start with it.
Galaxy is currently running Jellybean 4.1.1 rooted.
Thanks.
factory reset in recovery if you've not been flashing any custom roms/rooted etc...
EDIT - or just do a reset through the settings menu
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factory reset in recovery if you've not been flashing any custom roms/rooted etc...
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Unfortunately the OS is rooted. Is that an issue?
EDIT: Thanks for the information, so if I reset the phone via Settings > Back Up or Reset > Factory Data Reset. This will wipe all the apps, files and the root off my phone and just leave me with the OS?
nope -
run triangle away first if you want to reset the counter
then flash a stock ROM firmware from sammobile.com - use ODIN to flash it.
then full wipe through recovery
should all be stock then....
mikep99 said:
nope -
run triangle away first if you want to reset the counter
then flash a stock ROM firmware from sammobile.com - use ODIN to flash it.
then full wipe through recovery
should all be stock then....
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I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to all this stuff so bare with me on this!
1. Why would I want to reset the counter?
2. I don't mind the device being rooted, I just want all the files and apps gone, I wouldn't mind if it was just the OS and the rooted files. Would that be done if I did the Factory Data Reset?
Thanks.
Oh right, yeah, if you still want root just do a factory reset
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mikep99 said:
Oh right, yeah, if you still want root just do a factory reset
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Cheers mate, much appreciated. I've just done as you've said and it's worked, hooray!
Now one more question if I may. At the moment, when I go and check for an update, it says "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available"
This is a pain, as I don't want to loose my root, but I want to be able to update I guess, anyway to bypass this?
Im afraid not. You can still update through kies I think, but youll lose root.
The choice is basically root or ota updates..
Easiest thing to do is flash any new firmwares using ODIN then reroot using CF Root..
Or use custom roms..
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Im afraid not. You can still update through kies I think, but youll lose root.
The choice is basically root or ota updates..
Easiest thing to do is flash any new firmwares using ODIN then reroot using CF Root..
Or use custom roms..
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Fair enough, suppose we can't have it all!
So when the next Jellybean update comes out, I just download the firmware from SamMobile, and flash it via ODIN. Sounds easy enough!
Thanks for all the help mate, once again it's much appreciated. Enjoy your evening.
Yep, thats correct.
Cheers, and you!
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Meticulous said:
Hi xda developers members,
I'm currently trying to reinstall my phone back to stock with just the stock files and nothing else, can anyone tell me how I would go about this? I just want the phone cleared of all apps and other files as I want a fresh start with it.
Galaxy is currently running Jellybean 4.1.1 rooted.
Thanks.
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There is a function in the Samsung Kies Called "Firmware Upgrade and Initialization" which is located in the Tools of the Samsung Kies 2.5.0.
Fill in the information it requires and follow the instructions.
It will repartition your phone and install the new pure firmware just like it is a new phone.
I upgraded my niece's Note to JB using Odin and the official AT&T JB update. It all went fine but, it is now laggy as heck! It is an easy process of just getting the official AT&T ICS rom and run it with Odin?
Egrier said:
I upgraded my niece's Note to JB using Odin and the official AT&T JB update. It all went fine but, it is now laggy as heck! It is an easy process of just getting the official AT&T ICS rom and run it with Odin?
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Did you do a factory reset/wipe after installation? This solved the lag or me as I had the same issue.
geebee1932 said:
Did you do a factory reset/wipe after installation? This solved the lag or me as I had the same issue.
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No, I didn't. I will have her do that and let you know the results.
Egrier said:
I upgraded my niece's Note to JB using Odin and the official AT&T JB update. It all went fine but, it is now laggy as heck! It is an easy process of just getting the official AT&T ICS rom and run it with Odin?
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To answer the question about downgrading back to ICS, yes, you can downgrade using odin just like you upgraded.
Cool, if the factory reset doesn't work, I'll just downgrade it back to ICS.
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Egrier said:
Cool, if the factory reset doesn't work, I'll just downgrade it back to ICS.
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I experienced the same thing your niece is. A real laggy device after upgrading. A factory reset did clear up the majority of my issues. I went a step further and rooted the device. Once I had root access I could freeze/remove all of at&t's junk. That REALLY improved performance! I took a 3rd step and installed ptmr's 4.1.2 kernel allowing me to overclock the cpu and I couldn't be happier! It's snappy, smooth, and good battery life. You seem pretty smart and can figure out what I'm talking about. If not let us know.
440bro said:
I experienced the same thing your niece is. A real laggy device after upgrading. A factory reset did clear up the majority of my issues. I went a step further and rooted the device. Once I had root access I could freeze/remove all of at&t's junk. That REALLY improved performance! I took a 3rd step and installed ptmr's 4.1.2 kernel allowing me to overclock the cpu and I couldn't be happier! It's snappy, smooth, and good battery life. You seem pretty smart and can figure out what I'm talking about. If not let us know.
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Yep, I can get it figured out. Is there a guide that tells how to root it? I'm from the realm of rooting HTC phones so,Sammy's aren't what I'm familiar with.
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Egrier said:
Yep, I can get it figured out. Is there a guide that tells how to root it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1586223
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440bro said:
I experienced the same thing your niece is. A real laggy device after upgrading. A factory reset did clear up the majority of my issues. I went a step further and rooted the device. Once I had root access I could freeze/remove all of at&t's junk. That REALLY improved performance! I took a 3rd step and installed ptmr's 4.1.2 kernel allowing me to overclock the cpu and I couldn't be happier! It's snappy, smooth, and good battery life. You seem pretty smart and can figure out what I'm talking about. If not let us know.
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So, did you root the phone when you updated to stock JB or did you first flash it back to ICS, root it and now running a stock rooted JB rom? Also the Rooting instructions for keeping the counter has a pda.tar with a boot.img inside of it. Will that work if I just root the phone on stock JB? The reason I ask is I have an AT&T HTC One X and there isn't root for the new JB update yet. My phone is rooted though because I didn't take the OTA. Thanks guys for all your help.
I updated using kies. Then rooted. No need to revert. Just do this:
1. Use Odin 1.85 in Admin Mode for Windows users.
2. Install TWRP 2.5 via PDA settings.
3. Reboot phone into Recovery.
4. Install SuperSU via the Zip.
5. Reboot phone and viola. SuperSU is there and works.
Download twrp Odin Method here:
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/96
Flash via Odin.
Then download SuperSU.Located here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/204
Reboot to recovery, flash the zip and all done.
The kernel for the new JB 4.1.2 by ptmr is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239725
Sorry for the newb questions but, since the phone already has JB, would I need to replace the existing boot.img that is in the pda.tar file with the JB 4.1.2 by ptmr boot.img then flash with Odin 1.85? Then I will do 2, 3, 4 and 5. Just want to make sure I don't eff something up. LOL
Egrier said:
Sorry for the newb questions but, since the phone already has JB, would I need to replace the existing boot.img that is in the pda.tar file with the JB 4.1.2 by ptmr boot.img then flash with Odin 1.85? Then I will do 2, 3, 4 and 5. Just want to make sure I don't eff something up. LOL
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You're on the stock JB release and do not have root right? Go directly to step 2. Use Odin to flash twrp recovery. Then superuser. Etc... your giving the stock release a recovery and superuser. Once that's done You can then freeze/remove apps and flash the kernel. OR flash any rom that's already debloated. Once you give your phone the new recovery and root access you don't need Odin anymore.
440bro said:
You're on the stock JB release and do not have root right? Go directly to step 2. Use Odin to flash twrp recovery. Then superuser. Etc... your giving the stock release a recovery and superuser. Once that's done You can then freeze/remove apps and flash the kernel. OR flash any rom that's already debloated. Once you give your phone the new recovery and root access you don't need Odin anymore.
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Ok cool. :good: This is a lot easier than doing my phone! I had to unlock the bootloader, flash this, flash that, etc. Ugh!
440bro said:
You're on the stock JB release and do not have root right? Go directly to step 2. Use Odin to flash twrp recovery. Then superuser. Etc... your giving the stock release a recovery and superuser. Once that's done You can then freeze/remove apps and flash the kernel. OR flash any rom that's already debloated. Once you give your phone the new recovery and root access you don't need Odin anymore.
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You don't even have to flash the Superuser zip. After flashing TWRP, boot into recovery and hit "Reboot System." TWRP will see that you are not rooted and offer to install Superuser for you.
Alright, good to know. Thanks again!
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Egrier said:
Sorry for the newb questions but, since the phone already has JB, would I need to replace the existing boot.img that is in the pda.tar file with the JB 4.1.2 by ptmr boot.img then flash with Odin 1.85? Then I will do 2, 3, 4 and 5. Just want to make sure I don't eff something up. LOL
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It sounds like you unzipped the downloaded rom. That type of zip is downloaded to the phone, then you reboot into recovery, then you install the rom zip using the recovery app. Nothing to unzip.
No, I didn't unzip the Rom. I was asking about the boot.img file whether it needed to be extracted from the pda.tar and replaced with the JB one to flash with Odin since the phone is on JB. If that makes sense.
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I flashed Padawan JB and a new kernel on my niece's phone this evening and it is working great!! This was much easier to root than my HTC One X.
Egrier said:
I flashed Padawan JB and a new kernel on my niece's phone this evening and it is working great!! This was much easier to root than my HTC One X.
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Glad to hear it! Samsung makes nice phones.
***first of All I'm only making a new thread because I haven't found my specific issue anywhere else (even though its a common issue)***
SO...I need some help with my S4 ASAP!! I recently flashed a new rom (Hyperdrive 16.1 the link is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724), Wiped Data/Factory Reset, Wiped cache and dalvik cache. I also did the format data where you had to type in "yes." I did it all in TWRP. Then after using my phone for a few hours I decided to reboot it. Now its stuck in the Samsung "Custom" screen with the lock (unlocked icon).
I cannot seem to be able to go into recovery mode as well. I'm not sure what build version my phone uses, and since I can't boot the phone i don't know what to do. What do you recommend I do? I was also using android 4.4.2....
Should I Odin back to factory and then re root?
This video seems to be very useful, and I want to follow it but what should i do if I don't know the build?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL8XwuRYoWU
Thanks for youre help XDA,
Dany
Danylevy12 said:
***first of All I'm only making a new thread because I haven't found my specific issue anywhere else (even though its a common issue)***
SO...I need some help with my S4 ASAP!! I recently flashed a new rom (Hyperdrive 16.1 the link is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724), Wiped Data/Factory Reset, Wiped cache and dalvik cache. I also did the format data where you had to type in "yes." I did it all in TWRP. Then after using my phone for a few hours I decided to reboot it. Now its stuck in the Samsung "Custom" screen with the lock (unlocked icon).
I cannot seem to be able to go into recovery mode as well. I'm not sure what build version my phone uses, and since I can't boot the phone i don't know what to do. What do you recommend I do? I was also using android 4.4.2....
Should I Odin back to factory and then re root?
This video seems to be very useful, and I want to follow it but what should i do if I don't know the build?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL8XwuRYoWU
Thanks for youre help XDA,
Dany
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Were you using SafeStrap or TWRP... that may help with what build you were on since your not sure and if you were MDK you don't want to Odin a different firmware and lock your phone up.
If you don't know.. What other ROMs have you flashed successfully before? Have you flashed custom kernels before?
Or did you have to flash kernel modules when flashing TW ROMs...
HD 16.1 needs to be on either MDK or a SafeStrap with 4.4.2 base so most likely you were on 4.3 base is my guess until you provide more info.
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Were you using SafeStrap or TWRP... that may help with what build you were on since your not sure and if you were MDK you don't want to Odin a different firmware and lock your phone up.
If you don't know.. What other ROMs have you flashed successfully before? Have you flashed custom kernels before?
Or did you have to flash kernel modules when flashing TW ROMs...
HD 16.1 needs to be on either MDK or a SafeStrap with 4.4.2 base so most likely you were on 4.3 base is my guess until you provide more info.
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So Unfortunately i did a big mistake. I didn't realize I was still using MDK, and then I used Odin to upgrade to NC5
1. Can i Odin (full wipe) to MDK, or too late?
2. If not, should I considering doing this downgrade http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2720163 ??
Danylevy12 said:
So Unfortunately i did a big mistake. I didn't realize I was still using MDK, and then I used Odin to upgrade to NC5
1. Can i Odin (full wipe) to MDK, or too late?
2. If not, should I considering doing this downgrade http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2720163 ??
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Yikes !! That's too bad. I won't make you feel any worse lol
It is to late now. You can't go back to MDK
I'd say look for Surge's method on here. I have an MDK phone and have never done those methods but most seem to like his method. Up to you though.
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Here's an easier method to get root on NC5, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2769480. Well more like a better explained one.
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Poor guy updated an MDK phone... No it's not the end of the world.. Just a cell phone.. But that just plain sux!
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Mistertac said:
Poor guy updated an MDK phone... No it's not the end of the world.. Just a cell phone.. But that just plain sux!
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we see this happen as they dont really understand the rules of what can and can't be done with their phones. Unfortunate as we have a boatload of info in these forums that would them out,,,,,just need to take time to read first