Guide for installing custom recovery on ICS? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717

Guy, this weekend I have to flash a custom ROM onto an i717. There is so much info on here that I can't seem to find a decent guide on how to install a custom recovery without tripping the flash counter. I've rooted and custom recovery on a Skyrocket, SIII, Nexus 7, Kindle Fire, Motorola Atrix 4G. I'm not a noob when it comes to this so please help me out. I've searched and searched can't find a decent guide.

everything you could ever want to know is here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740367

Yeah and they all lead to the same things. Root method #1 uses kernel, which i read doesnt work for ICS. Then some root by mashi. I don't want to waste time rooting the stock OS, I just need to install a custom recovery WITHOUT tripping the flash counter.

You do realize that there is a zip file you flash to reset the counter once you done installing a recovery or anything else for that matter right?
Its on page one of the thread that's provided above that you've claim to have read
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MoJoe277 said:
You do realize that there is a zip file you flash to reset the counter once you done installing a recovery or anything else for that matter right?
Its on page one of the thread that's provided above that you've claim to have read
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Yeah but I don't want to trip it at all. I rooted a skyrocket without tripping the counter and an SIII without tripping it. Just trying to avoid extra steps.

geoldr said:
Yeah but I don't want to trip it at all. I rooted a skyrocket without tripping the counter and an SIII without tripping it. Just trying to avoid extra steps.
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Good luck with that... don't get how taking 5 seconds to flash the counter reset is too much trouble, but that's your call.
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Here's why:
Disclaimer
This is a dangerous method and could potentially brick your phone. The CWM update makes it a bit more foolproof, but if something fails, it is not my responsibility!
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That's one of the first lines of the reset flash counter XDA page.

Show me something that doesn't have a disclaimer... I can tell you I've used it several times with zero issues. You run the same risk flashing a ROM, kernel, recovery, etc. Not trying to convence you or talk you into doing it. Just trying to help out. Again, it's your call. If you find a better way, let us know.
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MoJoe277 said:
Show me something that doesn't have a disclaimer... I can tell you I've used it several times with zero issues. You run the same risk flashing a ROM, kernel, recovery, etc. Not trying to convence you or talk you into doing it. Just trying to help out. Again, it's your call. If you find a better way, let us know.
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I understand, no worries.
But you are saying that this method of removing the flash counter will work on ICS yeah? I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter a whole lot which version of Android the phone runs, but just to be sure. Also I plan to use TWRP.

BTW, yes, you can root without tripping the counter, but installing a custom recovery is a different story
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MoJoe277 said:
BTW, yes, you can root without tripping the counter, but installing a custom recovery is a different story
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Well if I can root without tripping the counter and install TWRP through Goo Manager, would that trip it?

geoldr said:
I understand, no worries.
But you are saying that this method of removing the flash counter will work on ICS yeah? I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter a whole lot which version of Android the phone runs, but just to be sure. Also I plan to use TWRP.
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Yes it works on ICS. That's what I'm was running when i used it (stock ICS). Read the thread for it and you'll see others have used it with no issues. It may be only for AT&T phones though, can't remember for sure. TWRP is great, but not sure if there is a TWRP file that's flushable through Odin. May need to flash CWR through odin first then install GOO manager from the market a and then install TWRP from that app. Once you've done with eventing, flash the counter reset file and it will put the counter back to 0.
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Yes, it will trip it. Regardless of you install it through the app or through Odin. ROMs, mods, themes, etc don't trip the counter. Recoveries and kernels will.
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Also from my experience, TWRP won't install through the app unless you are already ruining a custom recovery. Meaning it won't install over the stock recovery. That's why I suggest installing CWM first.
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MoJoe277 said:
Yes it works on ICS. That's what I'm was running when i used it (stock ICS). Read the thread for it and you'll see others have used it with no issues. It may be only for AT&T phones though, can't remember for sure. TWRP is great, but not sure if there is a TWRP file that's flushable through Odin. May need to flash CWR through odin first then install GOO manager from the market a and then install TWRP from that app. Once you've done with eventing, flash the counter reset file and it will put the counter back to 0.
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Yes, it will trip it. Regardless of you install it through the app or through Odin. ROMs, mods, themes, etc don't trip the counter. Recoveries and kernels will.
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Also from my experience, TWRP won't install through the app unless you are already ruining a custom recovery. Meaning it won't install over the stock recovery. That's why I suggest installing CWM first.
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I see, that's what I'll end up doing most likely.
Thanks man.

What is the concern with increasing the flash count?
When you flash you increase. If you need to claim a warranty you reduce it.
OBTW since I have had a galaxy device (at least seven) I haven't seen one person on any forum mention their warranty claim was rejected for this reason.

rangercaptain said:
What is the concern with increasing the flash count?
When you flash you increase. If you need to claim a warranty you reduce it.
OBTW since I have had a galaxy device (at least seven) I haven't seen one person on any forum mention their warranty claim was rejected for this reason.
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<<THIS, right here!
I have no idea why people have this paranoia about getting their warranty claim refused over a flash counter...Do you actually think that the mfgs. spend hours and hours to inspect the thousands of returns they get in every week to see if you flashed a custom rom?
I also have NEVER seen ANYONE say their warranty was refused over a flash counter...

It's not about warranty claims. Its a personal preference. If I can flash a newer phone without tripping the counter then why is this older device get tripped. Its practically the same hardware as the Skyrocket, and that counter was never tripped.

geoldr said:
It's not about warranty claims. Its a personal preference. If I can flash a newer phone without tripping the counter then why is this older device get tripped. Its practically the same hardware as the Skyrocket, and that counter was never tripped.
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Well if you're applying the same method to something that is supposedly the same and getting different results.
It would imply that something is different in the device foreign to your software methods.
From what i can see a solution has been offered and rejected due to not being minimalistic?
I can see any need for further efficiency unless you plan to work some patch into odin or something all rom creators would add to their deveilop to reset the counter upon flashing a rom.
My money is on them just adding that same zip you rejected earlier.

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Flashing ROMs

Can I flash a Rom , I am HTC dev unlocked as of today and this is my first time being rooted this way, but I don't see super user so I can't use cwm so how can I flash a Rom this way, I mainly want google now working
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That package that you need to flash is just to enable root on your ROM, if you have twrp already you should be able to just flash a new ROM, just make sure you fastboot the kernel. Unzip the ROM you are going to flash and put the boot.image in you adb directory and then type fastboot flash boot boot.image then jump into recovery wipe dalvik, cache and then factory restore and wipe system and then flash the ROM zip
Make sure to flash a custom recovery first. You need twrp before you can flash ROMs. Also you should read my guide. It goes over a lot of things you need to know to avoid any issues
I don't have twrp, and where is your guide located?
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In my sig. Go to the team win website and get the recovery, make sure its for the evolte, it comes in 2 flavors, recovery.image and update.zip. update zip is probably the easiest method
Will I still b able to accept an ota on a stock rom
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With stock rom you can accept ota, you have to make sure you have stock recovery. At this point there's no real benefit. The fixes to lte seem negligable
noneed2aim said:
Will I still b able to accept an ota on a stock rom
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As a rooted user, you shouldnt be accepting OTA's. Thats just rooting 101.
There are some very persistent people around these parts lol
I went to the teamwin page and did the Android App Install Method, downloaded the app and chose install OpenRecoveryScript and got the error message unable to find a recovery for your device
Download their update zip or fastboot the recovery.image
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You are unlocked correct?
Yes I'm unlocked, I just saw that as the preferred method so I was tryna take the easy route lol
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The update.zip is the easy route lol fastboot requires you to open a terminal, navigate to the adb directory and the flash command with isn't all that hard, but is a bit more work and requires you to understand the termimal just a bit
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There are some very persistent people around these parts lol
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Yes, I'm persistent about it. Recommending people take an OTA when they don't fully understand the ramifications of doing so isn't the right thing to do. This isn't just about attaining S-OFF.
If you think you're experienced enough to do so, fine, but someone who just unlocked their device today and doesn't know how to flash a ROM should be taught how to do things properly. That includes very basic things about rooting such as never taking an OTA.
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Yeah yeah, sorry, i didnt exactly recommend it, I just didn't really make any attempts to enforce advisement against it. I'll give you the gas and matches what happens afterward is your responsibility. If they burn themselves, then they burn themselves, most of the users here are not children, they can make their own decisions. If they take the time to look they will see the issues posted.
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And i wasn't talking about you being persistent, I was referring to the last 10 threads or so (that I've read, skipped a few initially) with other users asking the exact same thing. I'm pretty sure that in the last 4 threads or so the op mentions they know its not advised
But taking an ota from my understanding on a stock ROM will just make me lose root which if I really want to unroot when jb comes out seems like an easy unroot method since I only want root for google now as of now
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Or until a fully functional cm10
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noneed2aim said:
Or until a fully functional cm10
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cmx is pretty rock solid as it stands, they just have a few very minor issues, nothing that would be a show stopper. if you make the jump please turn off hardware overlay in the developer options and the automatically download attachments in the text message settings
noneed2aim said:
But taking an ota from my understanding on a stock ROM will just make me lose root which if I really want to unroot when jb comes out seems like an easy unroot method since I only want root for google now as of now
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Or until a fully functional cm10
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That would be incorrect. By suggesting you not take the OTA I'm saving you from yourself really.
But in the end, you'll do what you want to do to your device
Can't save everyone lol I advised someone not to down grade from 1.19 and they said thanks and less then 10 min later same user is asking for help on his now bricked device
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I think he's saying either take the ota for jb or take a fully functional cm10, not take the ota for cm10
om4 said:
The update.zip is the easy route lol fastboot requires you to open a terminal, navigate to the adb directory and the flash command with isn't all that hard, but is a bit more work and requires you to understand the termimal just a bit
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this is what i meant by i thought this was an easier method http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/98
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[Q] Most efficient way to root my Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19300 international?

I'm somewhat of an android newbie right now, I've had my S3 for about 2 months, First of all i was wondering if rooting would void the warranty, that being said what's the best and most efficient way to root it? Thanks.
EliteBlitzer said:
I'm somewhat of an android newbie right now, I've had my S3 for about 2 months, First of all i was wondering if rooting would void the warranty, that being said what's the best and most efficient way to root it? Thanks.
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Use Odin to flash CF-Root, really easy stuff.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
When you need repair or anything, you have to use Triangle Away to reset binary count and set it official status. So technically, rooting does void warranty but it can be reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Everything you need to know about rooting and factory reset is explained in those links! Good luck and have fun!
zen0s said:
Use Odin to flash CF-Root, really easy stuff.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
When you need repair or anything, you have to use Triangle Away to reset binary count and set it official status. So technically, rooting does void warranty but it can be reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Everything you need to know about rooting and factory reset is explained in those links! Good luck and have fun!
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Thanks a lot! I'm going to give it a try right now.
By the way, if i do manage to root, would I be able to do the official Jelly Bean update once it comes out?
EDIT: The rooting process does seem simple enough, the ''THIS IS A DANGEROUS OPERATION AND COULD POTENTIALLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. A USB JIG IS PREFERRED IF YOU HAVE A WORKING ONE.'' on the Triangle Away page has me concerned though.
I'm surprised that nobody is never talking about this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488.
Worked like a charm in a few minutes, nothing to care about, installs drivers, no need to download Odin, and you're rooted and recovery installed.
A must in my opinion.
What are the differences between installing that and installing CF?
I used the toolkit. Complete root newbie 3 days ago, I now have ROM Omega v28 running Jellybean 4.1.1 flashed siyah kernel, switched my sd card with my 32gb ext card so now I have much more space for storing apps and games and over clocked device to make it run faser
Flashed a fair few mods so my s3 looks ace and performs like a dream
Root using the toolkit 5.0 as in the post above it only took about 5 mums and that was only because I was really slow and cautious.
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Would i be able to install Cyanogen mod if i root it with toolkit?
Yes you would. The method you use to root is just that, a method to give you the super user access you need to do all the weird and wonderful things you can do with a rooted device.
Once rooted, using the toolkit will install clockwork mod recovery on your device and you would use this to flash the ROM of your choosing. It takes just a minute or so to flash the ROM too, I was surprised and pleasantly so at how quick and easy it all was.
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Argghh, is there any full guide on how to root, install jelly bean then flash the cyanogen mod?
I used the following you tube guide.
Just don't worry about the toolkit versions being different its just been updated since then
It literally takes minutes..
Watch the video a few times over like I did though.. And the toolkit tells you what to do next.. It's all very clear.
Once done, install root checker and it will confirm if you are rooted
With the ROM I don't think you need to install JB, the ROM should be ICS or JB and come included with the ROM
I was determined to go with CyagenMod but I went for Omega.. So glad I did...
Ok that YouTube link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkGnIaYNqts&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Once rooted to flash a ROM you just save the ROM zip file to the SD card
Boot into recovery (power button, home button and volume up) and just choose the option 'install from SD card' find the ROM zip file, confirm the install and sit back and let it do its thing.
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odin and cf root for sure
I have successfully rooted my device, thanks for all the people that helped me root it. Now, should i go for omega or cyanogenmod? Cyanogen does look nicer to be honest.
Just Root Samsung Galaxy S3-19300
Hi, i have Samsung Galaxy S3-19300 and i want just to root it. ( without installing Mod Roms )
And there is a lot of options (1,2,3 ) to root, and I really don't want to brick it.
So please can anyone help me?
thanks
Kobrax said:
I used the toolkit. Complete root newbie 3 days ago, I now have ROM Omega v28 running Jellybean 4.1.1 flashed siyah kernel, switched my sd card with my 32gb ext card so now I have much more space for storing apps and games and over clocked device to make it run faser
Flashed a fair few mods so my s3 looks ace and performs like a dream
Root using the toolkit 5.0 as in the post above it only took about 5 mums and that was only because I was really slow and cautious.
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hi.. how can i transfer my game and apps on External SDcard?
install a root apk perharps
Kobrax said:
I used the following you tube guide.
Just don't worry about the toolkit versions being different its just been updated since then
It literally takes minutes..
Watch the video a few times over like I did though.. And the toolkit tells you what to do next.. It's all very clear.
Once done, install root checker and it will confirm if you are rooted
With the ROM I don't think you need to install JB, the ROM should be ICS or JB and come included with the ROM
I was determined to go with CyagenMod but I went for Omega.. So glad I did...
Ok that YouTube link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkGnIaYNqts&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Once rooted to flash a ROM you just save the ROM zip file to the SD card
Boot into recovery (power button, home button and volume up) and just choose the option 'install from SD card' find the ROM zip file, confirm the install and sit back and let it do its thing.
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hi... how can i know if my GT-I9300 warranty is void? i already rooted my device using TOOLKIT v6...
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zen0s said:
Use Odin to flash CF-Root, really easy stuff.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
When you need repair or anything, you have to use Triangle Away to reset binary count and set it official status. So technically, rooting does void warranty but it can be reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Everything you need to know about rooting and factory reset is explained in those links! Good luck and have fun!
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hi.. noob here.. how can i know if my GT-I9300 warranty is voiid? i rooted my device using ToolKit v6..tnx

[Bounty Discussion] Bootloader bounty discussion thread

In order to help make openyoureyes life a little easier, feel free to discuss your issues with the Bootloader here. Please pledge to the Bootloader unlock bounty to motivated the talented individuals to keep this phone from being locked down. Link is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359090
I for one have gained so much knowledge and help from this thread, I gladly donated. Also support your Devs that give you the roms that make our phones awesome.
Thread is long overdue...too much crap in the other thread.
Thanks for opening this. I for one am pretty content with my S4 overall..... but only because I'm running darkslide ME7.
I feel terrible for those of you who are unable to run custom roms. The bigger issue here for all of us is what will be coming in the future? Will I buy another Samsung device after this debacle? I'm not sure.
I have been contemplating leaving Verizon for T-Mobile because of this nightmare...
I think the lesson to learn here is to never buy a locked device again, and never buy a flagship phone in its debut...because the company is just going to release a developer edition a month later and give us all the shaft.
My .02 cents
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I read something on here about "do not flash the latest update" less than 1 minute after starting the update. I actually contemplated doing a battery pull in the middle of it. In the end I just let it ride. Hope I made the right decision.
I wonder how many people that said "I'm willing to lose root, I'm just going to take the update" are now trying to return their phones or *****ing about not having root.
slak? said:
I read something on here about "do not flash the latest update" less than 1 minute after starting the update. I actually contemplated doing a battery pull in the middle of it. In the end I just let it ride. Hope I made the right decision.
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I got mine a week ago and did the same thing. Going to take it back to Microcenter and exchange for a White one just to try and get MDK.
lycwolf said:
I got mine a week ago and did the same thing. Going to take it back to Microcenter and exchange for a White one just to try and get MDK.
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Microcenter is the greatest place on earth.
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Guys its happening again. Stop having conversion. The devs dont care where you got your phone or how it is or if youre going to return it. Keep this discussion to a minimal otherwise just go back to the original forum or pm each other but unless you found how to unlock bootloader or recovery or you are adding to the bounty then dont reply to anything else or post anything here. We are trying to keep this short, clean and easy for devs. Thanks.
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zagan131313 said:
Guys its happening again. Stop having conversion. The devs dont care where you got your phone or how it is or if youre going to return it. Keep this discussion to a minimal otherwise just go back to the original forum or pm each other but unless you found how to unlock bootloader or recovery or you are adding to the bounty then dont reply to anything else or post anything here. We are trying to keep this short, clean and easy for devs. Thanks.
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why post bounty in here when theres a thread for that? majority of ppl coming here are not "devs".. its suppose to be discussion so the duscussion isnt in the bounty thread.. talking about being on me7 is directly related to bounty thread as ppl are anxiously hoping/waiting for an awesome dev to help us. but imo, itd b harder for openyoureyes to now search through two threads to track the bounty $.. good job!
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zagan131313 said:
Guys its happening again. Stop having conversion. The devs dont care where you got your phone or how it is or if youre going to return it. Keep this discussion to a minimal otherwise just go back to the original forum or pm each other but unless you found how to unlock bootloader or recovery or you are adding to the bounty then dont reply to anything else or post anything here. We are trying to keep this short, clean and easy for devs. Thanks.
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This is the discussion thread. Perhaps you meant to say that in the actual bounty thread.
JUST A THEORY!!
I just came over from tmobile GS2 t989 unaware of the bs going on with ME7.
With the limted amont of research this is my theory.
Could I odin the md2 kernel on my me7 device dl a rooted mdk rom rename it update.zip and flash it in stock recovery then flash the mdk kernel to reset it so I can root it with custom recovery
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biglil1 said:
JUST A THEORY!!
I just came over from tmobile GS2 t989 unaware of the bs going on with ME7.
With the limted amont of research this is my theory.
Could I odin the md2 kernel on my me7 device dl a rooted mdk rom rename it update.zip and flash it in stock recovery then flash the mdk kernel to reset it so I can root it with custom recovery
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You can't Odin back to any previous kernel at all. That's the main issue with this ME7 update
biglil1 said:
JUST A THEORY!!
I just came over from tmobile GS2 t989 unaware of the bs going on with ME7.
With the limted amont of research this is my theory.
Could I odin the md2 kernel on my me7 device dl a rooted mdk rom rename it update.zip and flash it in stock recovery then flash the mdk kernel to reset it so I can root it with custom recovery
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i think that would have been discovered already lol.. once updated to me7 as far as i kno you cant odin anything back to mdk.. just renaming the file doesnt change the contents of it
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The most I can think of to make this thing work is to somehow change the requirements that this update looks for in recovery, bootloader, etc. But that's up to the devs as i have no knowledge in android developing
How come we dont have a recovery yet? i understand an unlock but isn't a recovery easier to make too? i remember all the other phones i had ( droid 2, razr maxx) The recovery came out right when the root did.
elliwigy said:
..... just renaming the file doesnt change the contents of it
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It's to my understanding in order to flash in stock recovery u have to rename the file to update.zip; I understand that it doesnt change the contents of that file but (correct me if I'm wrong) but thats the only way stock recovery will recognize it.
Thank you for your explanation appreciate it
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biglil1 said:
It's to my understanding in order to flash in stock recovery u have to rename the file to update.zip; I understand that it doesnt change the contents of that file but (correct me if I'm wrong) but thats the only way stock recovery will recognize it.
Thank you for your explanation appreciate it
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it would most likely give status 7 or error out.. theres more to it than renaming the file to get it to flash through stock recovery...
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resurektz said:
How come we dont have a recovery yet? i understand an unlock but isn't a recovery easier to make too? i remember all the other phones i had ( droid 2, razr maxx) The recovery came out right when the root did.
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Droid 2 had a bootstrap, if I recall.
Not sure about razr maxx.
Since you need it to boot INTO the recovery, you need to be able to unlock the bootloader and change how it boots up.
Some devices have vulnerabilities with the bootloader that allow it to be bypassed, like a bootstrap etc.
Phatdawg said:
Droid 2 had a bootstrap, if I recall.
Not sure about razr maxx.
Since you need it to boot INTO the recovery, you need to be able to unlock the bootloader and change how it boots up.
Some devices have vulnerabilities with the bootloader that allow it to be bypassed, like a bootstrap etc.
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Razr maxx has safestrap its different then the other recoveries.
Question, is the bounty a "good faith" or is there some account for it?
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[Q] Pimp My ROM screwed up sound and pho

First of all, chide me out as much as you want because I deserve it. I didn't make a backup.
I installed Pimp My ROM and I saw it had some nice features under Mods; this included the we
L known beats audio, some sony things, and etc.
I attempted to install Pimp My Beats (a mod that installs Beats Audio). It wouldn't download, and so for some reason I decided to click install. When I clicked install it acted like it installed something. I'm not sure what it installed, but it messed with files.
Now when I try to make a call the phone number disappears, then after about 5 seconds the call is made. However, instead of seeing the screen with end call and those buttons I'm rewarded with a solid white screen. On top of that, I am not able to hear any sound. I'm not sure if they can hear me...
I noticed it with my phone app, but it has effected all media apps.
I'm not sure what to do. I don't have a custom recovery, so I can't flash a new OS. I might be forced to flash a new ROM, but I'd rather not. I just got through with a factory reset and I have the same problem with my phone app and media app.
PetersDrue said:
First of all, chide me out as much as you want because I deserve it. I didn't make a backup.
I installed Pimp My ROM and I saw it had some nice features under Mods; this included the we
L known beats audio, some sony things, and etc.
I attempted to install Pimp My Beats (a mod that installs Beats Audio). It wouldn't download, and so for some reason I decided to click install. When I clicked install it acted like it installed something. I'm not sure what it installed, but it messed with files.
Now when I try to make a call the phone number disappears, then after about 5 seconds the call is made. However, instead of seeing the screen with end call and those buttons I'm rewarded with a solid white screen. On top of that, I am not able to hear any sound. I'm not sure if they can hear me...
I noticed it with my phone app, but it has effected all media apps.
I'm not sure what to do. I don't have a custom recovery, so I can't flash a new OS. I might be forced to flash a new ROM, but I'd rather not. I just got through with a factory reset and I have the same problem with my phone app and media app.
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How did you install the rom without a custom recovery like cwm or twrp??
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decaturbob said:
How did you install the rom without a custom recovery like cwm or twrp??
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It's an app from the play store. Look up Pimp My Rom in the Play Store.
I'm running Android 4.3. I just saw my build number and it says "_PIMPED_JSS15J.I545VRUEMJ7"
PetersDrue said:
It's an app from the play store. Look up Pimp My Rom in the Play Store.
I'm running Android 4.3. I just saw my build number and it says "_PIMPED_JSS15J.I545VRUEMJ7"
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You might be in an odin back to stock situation. The are no wipe odin tars in the android dev section. Kudu flash the one corresponding with your current firmware. You'll need to reroot most likely as well. Unless pimp my rom allows you to undo what you did.
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Mightycaptain said:
You might be in an odin back to stock situation. The are no wipe odin tars in the android dev section. Kudu flash the one corresponding with your current firmware. You'll need to reroot most likely as well. Unless pimp my rom allows you to undo what you did.
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I haven't used Odin. I had to use vRoot to root my phone. I'm familiar with HTCs. HTC is all ADB, at least when I used it.
How does Odin work? Kudu flash?
I'll read more in depth on these, but a quick description would be appreciated.
PetersDrue said:
I haven't used Odin. I had to use vRoot to root my phone. I'm familiar with HTCs. HTC is all ADB, at least when I used it.
How does Odin work? Kudu flash?
I'll read more in depth on these, but a quick description would be appreciated.
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There are some threads around here that explains this stuff. There are a couple on what you can and can't do with S4 based on build number.
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PetersDrue said:
I haven't used Odin. I had to use vRoot to root my phone. I'm familiar with HTCs. HTC is all ADB, at least when I used it.
How does Odin work? Kudu flash?
I'll read more in depth on these, but a quick description would be appreciated.
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I think you may be lucky and didn't hard brick your phone....If you can get in Odin mode you can get back. These kind of mods can mess up s4 bigtime.
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PetersDrue said:
I haven't used Odin. I had to use vRoot to root my phone. I'm familiar with HTCs. HTC is all ADB, at least when I used it.
How does Odin work? Kudu flash?
I'll read more in depth on these, but a quick description would be appreciated.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48675724
This is for mk2. Better instructions from surge. If your mj7 and want to stay on it there is a no wipe for that as well in android dev. You can use @Surge1223 instructions though. Odin isn't hard but you should read up on it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47010231
MJ7 no wipe.
Kudu flash should have been just flash. Typo sorry.
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If you are on mj7 you can try to flash the mj7 modem with the mj7 bin files...I know the bin files have a lot of audio and media related files that may help...you will still have to use Odin to do this...but if it works might save you the trouble of full wipe and data loss...maybe someone else can elaborate... I know I flashed a few mods that jacked up audio and some other things and it fixed for me...but I have mdk and many of my problems can be fixed easily with recovery
jamesd1085 said:
If you are on mj7 you can try to flash the mj7 modem with the mj7 bin files...I know the bin files have a lot of audio and media related files that may help...you will still have to use Odin to do this...but if it works might save you the trouble of full wipe and data loss...maybe someone else can elaborate... I know I flashed a few mods that jacked up audio and some other things and it fixed for me...but I have mdk and many of my problems can be fixed easily with recovery
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Can these files be found on XDA? (I'm currently looking for items related to the i545 build).
I didn't want to void warranty by installing the custom recovery, but I think I might flash a recovery anyway.
I can't find an Odin for the i545. What is a safe one to use?
PetersDrue said:
I can't find an Odin for the i545. What is a safe one to use?
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Odin3 v3.09.
PetersDrue said:
Can these files be found on XDA? (I'm currently looking for items related to the i545 build).
I didn't want to void warranty by installing the custom recovery, but I think I might flash a recovery anyway.
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research
you can only use safestrap as a recovery for a locked bootloader
research
decaturbob said:
research
you can only use safestrap as a recovery for a locked bootloader
research
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I know. The process to install looked simple, too. I do plenty of research before I make changes like that. I didn't in the case of this post because I didn't think that Pimp My Rom was making changes to the system.
Mightycaptain said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48675724
This is for mk2. Better instructions from surge. If your mj7 and want to stay on it there is a no wipe for that as well in android dev. You can use @Surge1223 instructions though. Odin isn't hard but you should read up on it.
Edit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47010231
MJ7 no wipe.
Kudu flash should have been just flash. Typo sorry.
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Just followed your post and my phone app is working and so is my sound. I just need to re-root, install safestrap, create a nandroid, then try a different way to get Beats Audio on my phone. (found an XDA thread for the Galaxy S4.)
PetersDrue said:
Just followed your post and my phone app is working and so is my sound. I just need to re-root, install safestrap, create a nandroid, then try a different way to get Beats Audio on my phone. (found an XDA thread for the Galaxy S4.)
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Glad you got it going. Good luck and nandroid this time.
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Some clarification please over 5.0 root and knox

I just got my note 3 from a 3rd party. Oddly, it had a t-mobile card in it which assuming is a an ability it has, stock.
My phone reports to me that it is infact n900p. It is 0x0 knox and is NOT rooted.
My concerns: a valuable and intelligent, with personal experience with this same phone but differnt carrier, friend, told me that tripping knox not only voids your warrenty, but prohibits you from flashing modem roms ever again.
From my research: rooting my already ok2 base rom,is possible, but no matter what,will trip knox..or is that only on custom roms? Can i enjoy xsposed?
Apparently,this update dropped recently aswell, so am i boned? Will i have no choice but to trip knox?
Is my friend correct about loosing more then my (non existent ) warrenty?
Honestly, if the samsung warrenty is all i am losing, i am in..cuz sprint doesnt care about knox, i already know that from getting replacement, i have tep.
I hate sounding so noobish, been in the scene since my first htc hero, i am not new to this...
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No one has a answer? I was for sure thinking l was going to be called noob or something.
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You know what I was thinking about the same thing since I just got my SM-N900P the other day from eBay and I rooted it then I put the TWRP recovery. I did a backup of my original stock rom after the rooting process and also I downloaded the stock rom from xda so worse comes to worse anything happens I'm downloading the stockrom and I'll start out fresh.
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Starhero said:
No one has a answer? I was for sure thinking l was going to be called noob or something.
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Well, I will tell you that my knox was tripped within a week of having my phone. I can also tell you that I have used Odin on at least three occasions to reflash stock so I could get the OTA updates, and have had no issues. Only thing to remember for when you flash back in Odin, you have to enter download from completely powered off. Two or three flashes might be necessary, but it can be done.
Just make sure you get the right ROM for the crrier you want to use (you probably already knew that). Hopefully you have your MSL.
So, the only thing to lose is your Samsung warranty...which is probably void anyways with you not being the original purchaser. Just have a copy of the stock ROM for that phone to Odin if you "send it south" by accident.
Your baseband version under device info is your modem version. I was able to successfully update it to ok2 after I flashed back to stock and got the OTA updates.
Some links for you (the ROM links are all for Sprint):
Stock Odin ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...ck-rom-odin-flashable-stock-firmware-t3306053
My rooting method, trips Knox: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/how-to-root-note-3-lollipop-t3089382
TWRP stock pre-rooted ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/rom-twrp-flash-ok2-n9000p-t3301897

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