[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]Samsung Galaxy Note II (I605)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: What is adb?[/SIZE]
Guide - What is adb and how do I use?.
[SIZE=+1]Q2: How do I root my phone?[/SIZE]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207 is a complete guide for rooting the GNote 2
[SIZE=+1]Q3: My device is encrypted, how do I remove the encryption because I can't flash new Roms? [/SIZE]
If you do not have or have forgot your password, you can only factory reset your phone to remove encryption.
[SIZE=+1]Q4: Will rooting affect my battery life?[/SIZE]
No simply rooting the phone should not hamper battery life.
[SIZE=+1]Q5: What is the best ROM?[/SIZE]
There is no best ROM for all users, depends on personal needs and preferences. best to pick a few which look like they meet your needs, and try them out..
[SIZE=+1]Q6: How do I return to stock?[/SIZE]
You can download the stock rom and return to stock using updated ODIN / Also refer to the link in Q2
[SIZE=+1]Q7: Can I use my SGN2 on other networks?[/SIZE]
At this time you can download GSM version of ROMs from alternate threads to be used on other networks.
[SIZE=+1]Q8: Can I flash a new recovery without rebooting my GNOTE 2?[/SIZE]
Yes. Place the recovery.img on your sdcard root. Open a terminal emulator and type "su flash_image recovery /sdcard/xxx.img". (Note: The x's are the name of the recovery as some may hold a different name. If not on the sdcard root folder, specify the folder /sdcard/xxx/xxx.img!)
[SIZE=+1]Q9: Will rooting my device void my warranty?[/SIZE]
Yes. If you have a Verizon Galaxy Note 2 it will void your warranty. If you have another variation in other countries, then you will need to check your Terms Of Service with your provider.
[SIZE=+1]Q10: How do I use the Sideload function?[/SIZE]
Install a recovery that has sideload functionality.Choose Sideload in recovery. Update the Android SDK to the newest version. Use the command " ADB Sideload (path to where the .zip you want to install is).
[SIZE=+1]Q11: How Do I stop the PUK has been locked message?[/SIZE]
As per the Verizon Tech Support, they have updated their system and part of that update was the PUK (Pin Unlock Key) Verizon ask that you call them from a seperate handset so that they can reset the PUK in their system.
[SIZE=+1]Q12: I'm having a problem rooting with Odin. What is the easiest way?[/SIZE]
Most others that have had problems have noted success using "Casual".
[SIZE=+1]Q13: I keep getting text messages from Verizon. 6250 message VZWNMN:1 or 2. What can I do to stop this message ? [/SIZE]
The message is an auto backup notification. You can call VerizonWireless Tech Support and have them turn off Verizon Backup. Or some dev's have included a removal baked in.
[SIZE=+1]Q14: For some reason I have the updated radio's but get lower connectivity?[/SIZE]
The radios for V4 and C3 are different. V4 runs LTE 14 where as C3 runs LTE 17. If your towers have not been upgraded, Updating your baseband radio's does nothing[/URL].
[SIZE=+1]Q15: I have gps issues. Why can't I lock onto GPS?[/SIZE]
Some roms have "time" issues with getting a gps lock. This is a known issue with all custom Roms.
[SIZE=+1]Q16: How do I get the best out of my Rom?[/SIZE]
Depending on what Rom you choose. Once you go to the "THEME" sections there are many more mods for your selected rom. Always try different Roms to fit your liking.
[SIZE=+1]Q17: After flashing from 4.3 back to TW Rom, I cannot find any of my files.[/SIZE]
In the rollup thread, download the zip and flash via recovery the revert sd card. It will move your files back to the default partition that Pre 4.3 roms search for. .
[SIZE=+1]Q18: Titanium Backup ask if I would like to restore my original ID Code after I flash roms, what should I do.?[/SIZE]
Do to the mass amount of custom roms, some internel phone setting get changed by default. You should always restore ID codes and native handset information when possible.
[SIZE=+1]Q19: Can Verizon scan my phone to see if it is rooted?[/SIZE]
There are security features on the VZW servers that can block rooted phones from access. Know that when calling Customer Service, they can actively search your phone and see what version of Android Software you are running.
[SIZE=+1]Q20: How loud is too loud?[/SIZE]
That realistically is up to you. Rule of thumb, if your sounds is distorted, even the least bit, then lower the settings. Distortion is a warning sign, and prolonged use can damage your hardware.
[SIZE=+1]Q21: Does CM10.2 Roms work well on the GN2?[/SIZE]
At this time, the only noted flaws of flashing a 4.3 rom are light graphic issues such as tearing and pixelation. Some users have reported decrease in battery life from Rom to Rom dependent on ROM/Kernel configuration .
[SIZE=+1]Q22: After flashing a rom, I have no 4G Data?[/SIZE]
There are a number of debates on what is causing this issue. There at this time, is no definitive answer to what is causing the problem. Some think it is a problem mostly with ported Roms from other carriers.
[SIZE=+1]Q23: I have about 4gb of data missing from internal storage I cannot find. Where is it?[/SIZE]
Recovery uses a large amount of data for backups. TWRP saves by default, backups to the /sdcard/twrp or /sdcard/0/twrp directory. Make sure you delete old or unused backups.
[SIZE=+1]Q24: I need to return my rooted phone for a replacement. Does returning to stock work?[/SIZE]
Yes. Follow the instructions on the forum for unrooting and flash the stock "VRAMC3" Odin stock file. If you flash an earlier version, make sure to accept updates to get your phone back to factory. Relock bootloader. Thanks goes to BoostedB18C
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Question about number 8
I recently had to revert back to stock and mistakenly chose the root66 4.1.1 rom. I'd really like to get to VRAMC3 because i can't seem to get my bootloader unlocked (trying to get into recovery brings me to a not custom recovery) and I would like to get to the VRAMC3 4.1.2 ROM. Being on the root66 rom means that I'm rooted but i dont' think my bootloader is unlocked. would placing the recovery file on the root of my sd card mentioned in the OP help my situation or hurt it?
got a new note with latest firmware
I got this note 2 with VRUFND7 im pretty sure that's bad. what are my options? I would like to root it just so ican tether. I have unlimited data plan and would like to continue to use it. if there is any option besides foxfi that does not require you to lock your phone that would be great. That is really the only reason I want to root. any chance there will be an update soon to get around the locked boot loader?
johnny_chimpo said:
I got this note 2 with VRUFND7 im pretty sure that's bad. what are my options? I would like to root it just so ican tether. I have unlimited data plan and would like to continue to use it. if there is any option besides foxfi that does not require you to lock your phone that would be great. That is really the only reason I want to root. any chance there will be an update soon to get around the locked boot loader?
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No root method for ND7. Also, more than likely there won't be a bootloader upon method.
I have a SCH-I605 on ND7 with 4G. The service sucks. Prior to this, I had a SCH-R950 flashed to PagePlus with 3G and I got way better reception. My question is, how can I improve my 4G reception? Is there a updated radio file that I can flash?
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Also, does anyone know how to update the prl on SCH-I605 running 4.4.2 stock, without flashing?
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Does verizon rom fit on at&t gn2 ?
coco420 said:
Does verizon rom fit on at&t gn2 ?
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What are you asking?
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rsingram said:
I have a SCH-I605 on ND7 with 4G. The service sucks. Prior to this, I had a SCH-R950 flashed to PagePlus with 3G and I got way better reception. My question is, how can I improve my 4G reception? Is there a updated radio file that I can flash?
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Also, does anyone know how to update the prl on SCH-I605 running 4.4.2 stock, without flashing?
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ND7 is newest and I have great signal. 3g and 4g are too different things. Maybe try switching to 3g only and see if you get good signal.
Im asking if verizon custom rom. Work on at&t note 2
coco420 said:
Im asking if verizon custom rom. Work on at&t note 2
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Nope. Just curious what custom rom for vzw were you interested in?
I am currently on Alliance rom 30 with mj9 radio and want to upgrade to the nd7 radio. I downloaded nd7 radio and placed on external SD. Do I just flash in philz and good to go? Or is there any else that should be done first?
Nothing in particular i like to test rom i have try tmobile at&t and n7105 rom i have try almost all that work with my i317m note 2
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I am currently on Alliance rom 30 with mj9 radio and want to upgrade to the nd7 radio. I downloaded nd7 radio and placed on external SD. Do I just flash in philz and good to go? Or is there any else that should be done first?
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Yes just flash the zip. No other steps.
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My girlfriend asked me to turn off LTE to save battery and I remembered reading that you need a custom kernel to do that.
So, start from her stock ICS, how should I proceed?
The "Road and Ref Map" post seems to say that I should first flash CWM thru Odin then flash SU, is this the correct way to root now?
Then... which kernel shall I flash to be able to turn off LTE? Or do I actually need a custon ROM? I'm fine with flashing stuff since I've been playing with a Droid X for a year, but I'm not sure she'll agree to flash any ROM other than the stock...
Thank you very much!
kinnerful said:
My girlfriend asked me to turn off LTE to save battery and I remembered reading that you need a custom kernel to do that.
So, start from her stock ICS, how should I proceed?
The "Road and Ref Map" post seems to say that I should first flash CWM thru Odin then flash SU, is this the correct way to root now?
Then... which kernel shall I flash to be able to turn off LTE? Or do I actually need a custon ROM? I'm fine with flashing stuff since I've been playing with a Droid X for a year, but I'm not sure she'll agree to flash any ROM other than the stock...
Thank you very much!
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You are on the right track. ..
Read read read! !!
The process is solid, but "your " knowledge is the key to a flawless root.
Take notes of the process and get your pc environment ready and then your good to go! !
Once rooted a custom rom is needed to control network...however it may be possible to toggle off the LTE function without root using a network code. ..unless you want root also. ...(i would )
Rooted custom roms are awesome. ...and i prefer the UCLF6 build from FlappJaxxx.
For code options, you'll need another user to help as i don't have them. ...and im not sure it will even work.
There are many great members here that are willing to help. ..
And i hope I've helped you today. ..g
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The stock at&t modem is locked so users cannot mess with it. If you key *#2263# you will see.
The stock Rogers modem is not restricted. Using the dialer code it is theoretically possible to toggle 4g/3//2g. To me that means it could be possible to use one of the widgets in the market to toggle. But for some reason the phone slows to a crawl after flashing this modem.
Most of the roms in the development section don't have the toggle for 4g/3g/2g. I say most because there might be one that does but I've never seen anyone mention this feature.
I would like more input here because this could give better battery performance.
Thank you all for the info! Maybe I'll just root and install some sort of stock rooted ROMs instead.
The battery life got dramatically worse after the ICS OTA: it could last a day without problem before, but now it died in the middle of her working day. I tried Better Battery Stat and found that AlarmManager kept the phone awake almost all the time, which to my knowledge didn't point to any specific problem.
Could battery life be better just by installing a debloated stock rooted ROM?
Try flashing the Canadian ROM with the Canadian radio together. It is unbranded and will look almost exactly like the ATT ROM. I have been using the complete package together (my version, not sam's version) and have experienced no slowdown experiences. I am on ATT however my phone is a Rogers Note and not an ATT note. Some users have reported a slowdown issue with the ATT I717 and a Canadian modem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801689
What ^^^^^^^^^ said ....g
Under stock gingerbread I was able to turn off/on LTE with the menu when code *#*#4636#*#* was dialed, but under ICS, that no longer works
rangercaptain said:
The stock at&t modem is locked so users cannot mess with it. If you key *#2263# you will see.
The stock Rogers modem is not restricted. Using the dialer code it is theoretically possible to toggle 4g/3//2g. To me that means it could be possible to use one of the widgets in the market to toggle. But for some reason the phone slows to a crawl after flashing this modem.
Most of the roms in the development section don't have the toggle for 4g/3g/2g. I say most because there might be one that does but I've never seen anyone mention this feature.
I would like more input here because this could give better battery performance.
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I am going to try Agoattamer's suggestion. I will post the steps and links if it does what we want.
I currently have the Verizon Note 2, now rooted, and wondering if I can use the Dirty AOKP 5.1 rom. I know it is under the nexus 7 developer site, but are roms able to be used on different phones?
Also, I used casual to root my device, then backed up my apps and systems on titanium backup (not pro), but do not know where to go from here to load the rom. Do i run casual again and once I get into that team wiz menu, flash the rom from there?
Sorry, been reading up on this site but some of the lingo i'm not familiar with quite yet.
Do i make a new folder on my sd card and move the rom to that folder first?
Thanks a bunch~
Unless the rom is meant for our phones. Flashing something like that can brick your phone. Now that you're rooted, install twrp and then you can start flashing custom roms. There are plenty of good aokp roms here, but don't risk damaging your device.
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tigersfa8 said:
I currently have the Verizon Note 2, now rooted, and wondering if I can use the Dirty AOKP 5.1 rom. I know it is under the nexus 7 developer site, but are roms able to be used on different phones?
Also, I used casual to root my device, then backed up my apps and systems on titanium backup (not pro), but do not know where to go from here to load the rom. Do i run casual again and once I get into that team wiz menu, flash the rom from there?
Sorry, been reading up on this site but some of the lingo i'm not familiar with quite yet.
Do i make a new folder on my sd card and move the rom to that folder first?
Thanks a bunch~
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i suggest going over to droidstyle's guide and checking it out before doing anything.
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ztotherad said:
i suggest going over to droidstyle's guide and checking it out before doing anything.
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EDIT: hers the link to the guide bro. hit it up before you go and brick your $700 phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
tigersfa8 said:
I currently have the Verizon Note 2, now rooted, and wondering if I can use the Dirty AOKP 5.1 rom. I know it is under the nexus 7 developer site, but are roms able to be used on different phones?
Also, I used casual to root my device, then backed up my apps and systems on titanium backup (not pro), but do not know where to go from here to load the rom. Do i run casual again and once I get into that team wiz menu, flash the rom from there?
Sorry, been reading up on this site but some of the lingo i'm not familiar with quite yet.
Do i make a new folder on my sd card and move the rom to that folder first?
Thanks a bunch~
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As ztotherad said you need to read droidstyles guide.
As for using Roms, if you want Roms check the ones in the Verizon Note 2 Development and Original Development sections. Those are the only ones for our phones.
If you're going to flash a Touchwiz ROM you can flash Roms from the other Note 2's but only the LTE ones and then you have to use a patch to make them work. The Note 2 Roms from other carriers are only from specific phones though, the include the N7105, the AT&T version, the T-Mobile version, and maybe another. You have to use the patch with those though our else they will not work. You cannot however flash a ROM for the Nexus 7 or other devices unless it has been ported to our phone, in which case it would be in the Development section.
That being said it is very obvious that you don't know what you're doing yet, before you attempt to flash ANYTHING from another carrier you must know what you're doing and understand the ins and outs of modding and ROM flashing and the only way to do this is to read all the guides and if you don't understand something to ask questions in the Q&A section if you don't understand something or need clarification.
For the time being you only need to flash Roms from the Verizon Note 2 Development and Original Development Section and only after you have read droidstyles sticky that ztotherad posted above.
Verizon Note 2 Development Section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1888
Verizon Note 2 Original Development Section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1889
As I said, and everyone else has, you need to at least read droidstyles guide before doing ANYTHING.
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shangrila500 said:
As ztotherad said you need to read droidstyles guide.
As for using Roms, if you want Roms check the ones in the Verizon Note 2 Development and Original Development sections. Those are the only ones for our phones.
If you're going to flash a Touchwiz ROM you can flash Roms from the other Note 2's but only the LTE ones and then you have to use a patch to make them work. The Note 2 Roms from other carriers are only from specific phones though, the include the N7105, the AT&T version, the T-Mobile version, and maybe another. You have to use the patch with those though our else they will not work. You cannot however flash a ROM for the Nexus 7 or other devices unless it has been ported to our phone, in which case it would be in the Development section.
That being said it is very obvious that you don't know what you're doing yet, before you attempt to flash ANYTHING from another carrier you must know what you're doing and understand the ins and outs of modding and ROM flashing and the only way to do this is to read all the guides and if you don't understand something to ask questions in the Q&A section if you don't understand something or need clarification.
For the time being you only need to flash Roms from the Verizon Note 2 Development and Original Development Section and only after you have read droidstyles sticky that ztotherad posted above.
Verizon Note 2 Development Section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1888
Verizon Note 2 Original Development Section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1889
As I said, and everyone else has, you need to at least read droidstyles guide before doing ANYTHING.
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yeah, believe me, you don't want to brick this phone, it's easy to mess up.
Thank you for the guides. So what I have done so far is ran casual to root it, flashed aokp nightly, then flashed gapps-jb-20130301-signed. From what people have advised me, I haven't done a proper flash. Next, I have read up on the the droidstyle guide [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Rom/Return to Stock the VZW Galaxy Note II many times and still have questions.
I have access to team win recovery project by pressing up volume, power, and home button.
People have been suggesting that I take it easy step by doing the flash of the rom provided on the droidstyle guide, and I will follow those newbie steps first.
Could people verify if the following step will be ok to take?
Download one of the touchwiz jelly bean roms from Section 2: How to flash a Touchwiz 4.1.1 rom/kernel from a Custom Recovery. (I've decided to go with mean bean)
Download file, transfer file onto sd micro card, power device off, restart device by going into volume up + power + home button. select wipe, then wipe cache.
Select install, then select the rom. Then reboot system. Is that it? or...
Do I also follow How to flash a custom Touchwiz kernel, and section 3? Or are those extra?
Edit: Also, in the team win recovery project, do I only need to go to wipe, swipe to factory reset to erase the previous roms? What is a good way to wipe to start from scratch again before flashing the mean bean rom that I'm downloading? I don't really need anything else on the phone...
Thanks again~
tigersfa8 said:
Thank you for the guides. So what I have done so far is ran casual to root it, flashed aokp nightly, then flashed gapps-jb-20130301-signed. From what people have advised me, I haven't done a proper flash. Next, I have read up on the the droidstyle guide [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to Root/Rom/Return to Stock the VZW Galaxy Note II many times and still have questions.
I have access to team win recovery project by pressing up volume, power, and home button.
People have been suggesting that I take it easy step by doing the flash of the rom provided on the droidstyle guide, and I will follow those newbie steps first.
Could people verify if the following step will be ok to take?
Download one of the touchwiz jelly bean roms from Section 2: How to flash a Touchwiz 4.1.1 rom/kernel from a Custom Recovery. (I've decided to go with mean bean)
Download file, transfer file onto sd micro card, power device off, restart device by going into volume up + power + home button. select wipe, then wipe cache.
Select install, then select the rom. Then reboot system. Is that it? or...
Do I also follow How to flash a custom Touchwiz kernel, and section 3? Or are those extra?
Edit: Also, in the team win recovery project, do I only need to go to wipe, swipe to factory reset to erase the previous roms? What is a good way to wipe to start from scratch again before flashing the mean bean rom that I'm downloading? I don't really need anything else on the phone...
Thanks again~
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You hold power+volume up+home button to boot into TWRP. Then hit wipe.
At this point you have a couple options. You can simply swipe to factory reset.
If you have an external sd card, I like to move the rom (meanbeanice.zip) to the external. then i hit format data to completely wipe the internal sd.
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So if I do an entire format data to completely wipe the internal sd, then flash go to install to install meanbean. I would have a clean new start with mean bean?
Yes, just make sure you hit the backup tab first to make a 'nandroid'. if anything goes wrong, you can boot into recovery and hit the restore tab to boot into the state of the phone as it was when you backed up.
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I'll make the backup first. It will keep my team wiz recovery I'm assuming then?
For mean bean, I'll do the wipe, backup, then format data completely, install mean bean, go back and install sticky settings, go back and install sticky debloat to delete all the unwanted softwares? (Such as the nfl, amazon, and etc.)
Taking and reading how to properly flash one step at a time.~
Thanks everyone~
tigersfa8 said:
I'll make the backup first. It will keep my team wiz recovery I'm assuming then?
For mean bean, I'll do the wipe, backup, then format data completely, install mean bean, go back and install sticky settings, go back and install sticky debloat to delete all the unwanted softwares? (Such as the nfl, amazon, and etc.)
Taking and reading how to properly flash one step at a time.~
Thanks everyone~
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you got everything right but you want to make a backup before you wipe anything..
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I did everything above, but for some reason, nfl, amazon, kindle softwares showed up even though i did run the sticky debloat. Something I'm missing? I guess I can just diable them, but wondering if I missed a step for the future.
Thanks again~
tigersfa8 said:
I did everything above, but for some reason, nfl, amazon, kindle softwares showed up even though i did run the sticky debloat. Something I'm missing? I guess I can just diable them, but wondering if I missed a step for the future.
Thanks again~
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Did you change the .blt file as explained in the OP of Mikey's thread? You have to edit that file then run the sticky debloat. It's unlikely that at this point you would have the experience to edit that file before flashing the ROM (please take no offense...) that's why I'm guessing that's your issue.
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yeah, believe me, you don't want to brick this phone, it's easy to mess up.
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It's actually one of the hardest to brick I have ever seen as long as you didn't update to VRAMC3, it seems like the minority of the issues come from phones with that update and is utterly puzzling. I'm just glad that I got my phone before *any* updates came out.
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shangrila500 said:
It's actually one of the hardest to brick I have ever seen as long as you didn't update to VRAMC3, it seems like the minority of the issues come from phones with that update and is utterly puzzling. I'm just glad that I got my phone before *any* updates came out.
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yeah i believe before i bricked mine it was on the previous update, but this new one i have it's on the vramc3 update. i accepted it ota before i decided to unlock and root my phone.
ztotherad said:
yeah i believe before i bricked mine it was on the previous update, but this new one i have it's on the vramc3 update. i accepted it ota before i decided to unlock and root my phone.
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I wonder why it seems like VRAMC3 is causing more issues, I know its 4.1.2 and has a new bootloader but is there a reason aside from that causing the issues.... It could also just be that more people are buying the Note 2 since the update.
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shangrila500 said:
I wonder why it seems like VRAMC3 is causing more issues, I know its 4.1.2 and has a new bootloader but is there a reason aside from that causing the issues.... It could also just be that more people are buying the Note 2 since the update.
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oh who knows. but yeah, it could be, i wish Samsung would release 4.2.2, cause I'd be a super happy camper
ztotherad said:
oh who knows. but yeah, it could be, i wish Samsung would release 4.2.2, cause I'd be a super happy camper
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Same here, hell if they would just leak it id be happy.
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shangrila500 said:
Same here, hell if they would just leak it id be happy.
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Love it on my S4
I was wondering if there was a way to flash AT&T ROM to work on the verizon model. I know how to flash international Roms but not AT&T.
For example, currently I am running Echoe 32.1 (International version), but when I try to flash Goldenfinger (AT&T) my phone calls work but I get no SMS or data.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks!
Someone with ROM building (from source or porting) experience can better explain this, but the simplest answer is that because the frequencies that AT&T and T-Mobile operate on differ from those of Verizon and Sprint (typically). So the ROM you are trying to use has different radio drivers for frequencies your phone doesn't use, which results in most or all your antennas to not function. I know that at the very least you need to modify the ROM to utilize the Verizon radios. There may also be some system configurations to be altered in the install of the ROM so it's instructed to use the right frequencies, though a more qualified individual will need to verify that.
Hope that gives you a general idea.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674280
This patch can be used to flash roms from international and other carriers. It has an aroma installer allowing to decide how much Verizon stuff you want to install, anywhere from just the APN's to the full phone & messaging apk's. Read the OP and thread to understand which patch to use and how to use it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674280
This patch can be used to flash roms from international and other carriers. It has an aroma installer allowing to decide how much Verizon stuff you want to install, anywhere from just the APN's to the full phone & messaging apk's. Read the OP and thread to understand which patch to use and how to use it.
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Thank you for the help! But I tried the patch you suggested on two different AT&T ROMs, and I didn't have any luck. It works on international version ROMs, but not AT&T..
And I just realized I forgot to put in the OP that im on Safestrap
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Thank you for the help! But I tried the patch you suggested on two different AT&T ROMs, and I didn't have any luck. It works on international version ROMs, but not AT&T..
And I just realized I forgot to put in the OP that im on Safestrap
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Yeah, unfortunately things have been weird with that patch lately. It's a mix of the dev not having time to update while everything has been getting significant updates pretty quickly and lost user interest overall. I've used that patch with AT&T roms before, but admittedly not since Jelly Bean. It should theoretically work still, but there's other variables you have to consider. All I can say is that if you're really interested in running one of those roms, read through the patch thread to see what particular aroma settings and additional zips, etc. people are using to get those roms to boot.
And Safestrap users can use that patch too. I would PM @shindiggity for assistance. He seems like a helpful guy and he uses that patch on Safestrap.
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Yeah, unfortunately things have been weird with that patch lately. It's a mix of the dev not having time to update while everything has been getting significant updates pretty quickly and lost user interest overall. I've used that patch with AT&T roms before, but admittedly not since Jelly Bean. It should theoretically work still, but there's other variables you have to consider. All I can say is that if you're really interested in running one of those roms, read through the patch thread to see what particular aroma settings and additional zips, etc. people are using to get those roms to boot.
And Safestrap users can use that patch too. I would PM @shindiggity for assistance. He seems like a helpful guy and he uses that patch on Safestrap.
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Thank you for all your help! Im gonna PM him and read through the thread and if and when I find a solution, I will post it here.
I've flashed Goldfinger and it does work. These are the steps that I do. Flash rom, patch,signal bar fix, modules and finally SU. In the patch I select minimal and everything else I leave pre selected. First boot does take a couple minutes. Let me know if that works.
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Q&A for [ROM][Official][4.4.4] CyanogenMod 11.0 Nightlies for the Verizon Galaxy S4
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Bluetooth fixes in VRUFNG6
I saw today that Verizon released an updated build (VRUFNG6) that supposedly contains bluetooth fixes. Does anyone know if these are going to be Touchwiz-specific and/or if they could be pulled and incorporated into the current CM11 nightlies?
Many are reporting terrible bluetooth connectivity and related issues, so just thought I'd ask.
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I saw today that Verizon released an updated build (VRUFNG6) that supposedly contains bluetooth fixes. Does anyone know if these are going to be Touchwiz-specific and/or if they could be pulled and incorporated into the current CM11 nightlies?
Many are reporting terrible bluetooth connectivity and related issues, so just thought I'd ask.
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They have been "kangbanged" from NF3 and merged today. You can see this awesome goodness in the 10/13 nightly.
See here:
http://www.cmxlog.com/11/jflte/
Look under to be included in next nightly. The new camera fix has also been merged.
Post Content Edited. Sorry, I was frustrated and had a moment of weakness.
The silence is deafening.
Just load m9. It's perfect. Eventually you'll lose the urge to Crackflash and enjoy your s4 for what it is (a pretty good 2 year old phone).
There are 4 v*rizon phones out there that 'do it for me'. I just need to figure out which one is the least 'Verizoned'. In really not too anxious though. I like my s4.
Installing Cyanogen on Verizon Galaxy S4
Hello all,
Now that this NG6 update recently pushed to my phone has made it practically unusable, I've decided it might be time to install a custom ROM. Alas, the handy Cyanogen "one-click" installer does not support my phone Since I'm new to this and really afraid of bricking my phone, I've come here just to get some assurance.
I've seen this post which gives instructions on how to install, but one thing concerns me. This link from the CM website gives pretty different instructions, and moreover adamantly warns that the build version of your phone must be I545VRUAMDK, which mine is not. Why the discrepancy in instructions?
Why is installing an alternate kernel necessary to obtain a root? Can Towelroot not be used (does that app involve installing an alternate kernel)? Is the motochopper app listed necessary to root the device in a "certain way"? Is the clockwork app the only CM supported app to make a recovery image, or can I use another standard like TWRP? And what part of this process that they list absolutely requires you to be on that build version???
I know, I have no idea what I'm doing. Please advise, or at least point me in the right direction! Also, I know the original post says that asking about rooting is off topic here, but it's only part of my question, and sort of relevant in this case because the official CM installation instructions suggest some kind of compatibility concern.
Many thanks!
I am running CM11 Nightly and the only modification I have made to the actual file system is deleting the DSP Manager apk in system/app because it was taking precedence over other equalizer apps I was trying out. Long story short, I couldn't find an equalizer that boosted the bass correctly as well as the equalizer built into the stock S4 Touchwiz did. So, I reflashed the DSP Manager apk through CWM. Now, neither Google Play Music nor Apollo will play my music on the external SD card. And for my last question, why are no equalizers working correctly with bass boost? When I have either a preset or use the bass booster slider bar in any equalizer (including DSP Manager) it just makes my music crackle. Its not my headphones either, as they worked perfectly on Touchwiz. Thanks in advance for your reply.
evesira said:
Hello all,
Now that this NG6 update recently pushed to my phone has made it practically unusable, I've decided it might be time to install a custom ROM. Alas, the handy Cyanogen "one-click" installer does not support my phone Since I'm new to this and really afraid of bricking my phone, I've come here just to get some assurance.
I've seen this post which gives instructions on how to install, but one thing concerns me. This link from the CM website gives pretty different instructions, and moreover adamantly warns that the build version of your phone must be I545VRUAMDK, which mine is not. Why the discrepancy in instructions?
Why is installing an alternate kernel necessary to obtain a root? Can Towelroot not be used (does that app involve installing an alternate kernel)? Is the motochopper app listed necessary to root the device in a "certain way"? Is the clockwork app the only CM supported app to make a recovery image, or can I use another standard like TWRP? And what part of this process that they list absolutely requires you to be on that build version???
I know, I have no idea what I'm doing. Please advise, or at least point me in the right direction! Also, I know the original post says that asking about rooting is off topic here, but it's only part of my question, and sort of relevant in this case because the official CM installation instructions suggest some kind of compatibility concern.
Many thanks!
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Since it sounds like you updated to NG6 via a VZW OTA update CyanogenMOD is unfortunately out of your reach. CM needs a custom recovery such as CWM or TWRP and they can only be installed on a GS4 that is running the MDK bootloader. The later versions are locked down and only a SafeStrap compatible ROM can be installed.
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Since it sounds like you updated to NG6 via a VZW OTA update CyanogenMOD is unfortunately out of your reach. CM needs a custom recovery such as CWM or TWRP and they can only be installed on a GS4 that is running the MDK bootloader. The later versions are locked down and only a SafeStrap compatible ROM can be installed.
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Thank you for the response. I actually solved my problems a couple of days ago. I'll post them here for posterity.
Regarding those Cyanogen instructions, they say that you should only attempt this on the MDK build, but they don't say why. Are the particular tools they suggest using incompatible? No, Cyanogen itself is only compatible with the MDK build of the I545 Verizon S4 (US), for the reasons that Fern explained above. Took me some forum snooping to actually determine that one.
For those who are going through the horrors of the NG6 update, but don't want to wait until the rumored fix in early December, do what I did. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
The no-wipe version didn't work for me unfortunately. It booted with all my stuff still in tact, but errors constantly popped up making the phone unusable. I had to do the full wipe, which gets rid of all your apps and personal data (unless it's on the SD card I believe). So try the no-wipe first, and if it doesn't work, back up all your data and apps, then do the full wipe.
Download Odin 3.09 (no need to root first), and use the full wipe ROM from the thread and watch the video for instructions. That will get you back to NC5, the previous working version before the NG6 fiasco. However, you still need a way to stop the update from happening again. Oddly, some users get a "no thanks" option, but I didn't get that. I had to root, which I had never done before. On your phone, google towelroot, go to the site, click the lambda, download it, install it (in settings allow android to install apps from unknown locations other than the app store), press "make it rain". Still on your phone, install SuperSU from the app store and go through that process. Then buy the Titanium Backup Pro app from the app store, find the SDM.apk, and freeze it. This should stop the update prompt from happening!
Now that you had to wipe your phone and root it (possibly for the first time if you're like me), reinstall all your old apps and move your data back. And since you're now rooted, you might as well take advantage of it. Download the Xposed framework, and install some useful modules for it like Wanam, NoMapTips, Disable Clear Defaults Dialog, and more. Then you can get rid of a lot of annoying TouchWiz bull**** like "loud volume can damage your hearing" warning, low battery warning, and etc.
Hopefully this helps someone who has no Android "modding" experience like myself, and saves them some research.
Cheers
For clarity, the reason that you can only run CM on a MDK device is the MDK bootloader is the only one that can be exploited by a process called loki to allow flashing a custom recovery. All later bootloaders have had this exploit blocked (Thank Big Red). Because of this the only option is SafeStrap. On MDK ONLY this allows one to flash custom kernels and recoveries which are required in order to flash any AOSP ROM such as CyanogenMOD.
Cm11 m12/rc1
I can't remember where, but I read something about the next milestone build being available around November 7th, and that it may even be labeled as a release candidate instead. Obviously there's been no such release and the CyanogenMod blog hasn't been updated in almost a month.
Has anyone heard anything about a release date for M12/RC1?
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I can't remember where, but I read something about the next milestone build being available around November 7th, and that it may even be labeled as a release candidate instead. Obviously there's been no such release and the CyanogenMod blog hasn't been updated in almost a month.
Has anyone heard anything about a release date for M12/RC1?
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I guess I should have just waited a day... M12 is now up!
At first glance on the download web page, I thought Galaxy S4 version is unsupported since the begining of the year. You should really post the information that you are building unified build to the download page.
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At first glance on the download web page, I thought Galaxy S4 version is unsupported since the begining of the year. You should really post the information that you are building unified build to the download page.
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Its hard to miss on the first page of the thread.
" CyanogenMod:
Nightly:*http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?dev...w&type=nightly
As of 20140218 we are doing unified builds. Get them here:
Unified Nightly:* http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?dev...e&type=nightly "
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Its hard to miss on the first page of the thread.
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If you know Cyanogenmod, you would probably go to the cyanogenmod download page directly but not visit from here, right?
xuhdev said:
If you know Cyanogenmod, you would probably go to the cyanogenmod download page directly but not visit from here, right?
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I do know CM. That's why I know the download page has been different since Feb. 18th. I always stay I'm touch here for updates, bug reports, or just to answer questions. I wasn't trying to be rude.
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I do know CM. That's why I know the download page has been different since Feb. 18th. I always stay I'm touch here for updates, bug reports, or just to answer questions. I wasn't trying to be rude.
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I'm not saying you don't know. "You" means someone. Not everyone sees xda as official document; neither do I. But I found the official wiki, so the problem I mentioned should not be a problem.
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Q&A for [ROM] 100% Stock I545_OC1 - 5.0.1 (MDK)
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Installing ROM's
I was wondering since the OTA update that gave Galaxy S4 Verizon users Lollipop, is it possible to install this ROM and then download Cyanogenmod? I'm wondering this because there is Loki in this ROM and as far as I know Loki allows you to install any ROM. Correct me if I'm wrong. Also does flashing this ROM give root access, or is there a separate thread for that? Thanks.
Can I just use CWM recovery to flash this and is there any extra steps that I need to do other than the normal that I usually do when flashing Roms. Im on VRUAMDK bootloader and MDK baseband with CWM version 6.0.4 running Hyperdrive rls 21
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Ridwan Majid said:
I was wondering since the OTA update that gave Galaxy S4 Verizon users Lollipop, is it possible to install this ROM and then download Cyanogenmod? I'm wondering this because there is Loki in this ROM and as far as I know Loki allows you to install any ROM. Correct me if I'm wrong. Also does flashing this ROM give root access, or is there a separate thread for that? Thanks.
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If your bootloader is not the MDK version the answer is no. Any bootloader after MDK cannot be exploited with loki. If you don't know which boolloader you have type "getprop ro.bootloader" from within a terminal emulator and the results will tell you.
Okay... So I will respectfully move this question from the main thread of the ROM to here.
Has anyone successfully completed a Tap-n-Pay transaction using Google Wallet?
I am not able to have the reader even recognize the 'tap' much less get to the 'pay'. But on OctOL, I am able to complete these same transactions.
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Okay... So I will respectfully move this question from the main thread of the ROM to here.
Has anyone successfully completed a Tap-n-Pay transaction using Google Wallet?
I am not able to have the reader even recognize the 'tap' much less get to the 'pay'. But on OctOL, I am able to complete these same transactions.
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Have you tried any other NFC tasks to see if it's NFC or wallet issue?
I don't use tap and pay so can't help there.
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Have you tried any other NFC tasks to see if it's NFC or wallet issue?
I don't use tap and pay so can't help there.
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So I have a Note II for my work phone and I just turned on SBeam and transferred a file both directions between the two phones... so I guess it is, in fact, a Google Wallet problem, not a phone/kernel problem. At least on the surface anyway.
Thanks, again for the help.
At least you know NFC can work with the ROM in some applications.
Well... I tried it again and it still will not work with Google Wallet.
Bummer.
Any chance that the kernel posted by Surge might have a tweak that can help with the nfc?
I did go back and confirm that the OctOL Lollipop ROM works flawlessly and actually communicates the transaction more quickly than the TW based Hyperdrive ROM.
Transparent Accuweather Widget
Running MDK. Flashed w/TWRP no problems. But I miss the Transparent Accuweather. Tried flashing a couple mods to no avail. Has anyone installed transparent Accuweather mod with this stock rom? Thanx in advance.
Root
Is there a method to root after flashing the stock ROM? I've been looking but I can't find it.
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The flashfire link says that there is no beta. Is there another link to use or something else that can be done to install Flashfire?
If you're on 5.0.1 stock unrooted, then you're currently out of luck, I believe, no root/roll-back method.
Anyone Else have problems with overheating?
So I am on MDK rooted flashed TWRP after I flashed this rom. Everything is running smoothly however when I use Bluetooth streaming music in my car and navigation the phone gets extremely hot to the point where I get a cooling down error message. Once that happens the phone goes into closing applications and then eventually gets warm enough to shut down. So at first I thought kernel issue, tried with the Hulk kernel same result. Even on different roms such as Dan's GPE lollipop, the phone heats up and shuts down. I have ODIN back to MDK using a .pit file and NAND erased all on this phone and still the heat has been an issue.
i know its common with these phones to overheat, so I contacted Verizon and had two replacements sent which one was running NG6 and the other OC1. Both overheated and shut down doing the same thing as the MDK baseband phone I originally had. Anybody have any similar situation, or have an idea about what I should try to keep these phones from overheating? As a a side note the phones bloat apps were frozen on the replacements as best I could since neither were rooted. I don't know what I should do since I need the phone for navigation and I don't have an upgrade since I still have unlimited data, and seeing as the replacements are all acting the same, that doesn't leave me too many options with getting a phone that actually works.
Thanks for any help and advise on what I should do.
JCTechie said:
So I am on MDK rooted flashed TWRP after I flashed this rom. Everything is running smoothly however when I use Bluetooth streaming music in my car and navigation the phone gets extremely hot to the point where I get a cooling down error message. Once that happens the phone goes into closing applications and then eventually gets warm enough to shut down. So at first I thought kernel issue, tried with the Hulk kernel same result. Even on different roms such as Dan's GPE lollipop, the phone heats up and shuts down. I have ODIN back to MDK using a .pit file and NAND erased all on this phone and still the heat has been an issue.
i know its common with these phones to overheat, so I contacted Verizon and had two replacements sent which one was running NG6 and the other OC1. Both overheated and shut down doing the same thing as the MDK baseband phone I originally had. Anybody have any similar situation, or have an idea about what I should try to keep these phones from overheating? As a a side note the phones bloat apps were frozen on the replacements as best I could since neither were rooted. I don't know what I should do since I need the phone for navigation and I don't have an upgrade since I still have unlimited data, and seeing as the replacements are all acting the same, that doesn't leave me too many options with getting a phone that actually works.
Thanks for any help and advise on what I should do.
Wife had that message, is your phone in the sun when you are having these issues? I have 0 overheating issues and I even use teather. Rooted MDK and wife's is Verizon non rooted.
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SafeStrap question?
If I rooted my device with ss how do I install this ? Not sure about changing over to twrp or how to. and I want to get rid of the custom lock screen at boot up. any help please and thank you in advance . ok just so everyone knows what I am running http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/development/rom-echoe-rom-v49-tw-lollipop-t3099930
Hi there... Just bought a Verizon S4 for my wife. Don't know anything yet about flashing it with custom rom. Heard about safestrap, locked boot loader... some complicated stuffs I don't mind with my Note 2.<br />
So can someone give me the right steps coming from a stock NK1? Not yet rooted, not yet flashed... all stock...<br />
Thank you in advance.<br />
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Known issues - none = wrong!
There is a very major issue. Non MDK users cannot install Viper4Android because SELinux mode cannot be changed to permissive. Spent all day getting this rom installed and working out the kinks only to find out that Viper4Android cannot be installed due to stock kernel SELinux mode not being able to be changed to permissive.
Nevermind I found fix
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There is a very major issue. Non MDK users cannot install Viper4Android because SELinux mode cannot be changed to permissive. Spent all day getting this rom installed and working out the kinks only to find out that Viper4Android cannot be installed due to stock kernel SELinux mode not being able to be changed to permissive.
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Nevermind I found a fix over at http://androiding.how/how-to-fix-viper4android-selinux-policy-issues-on-lollipop/
I used Recovery Flashable zip w/ FlashFire and got Viper4Android working with this deodexed rom.
Tether Mod Deodex?
I couldn't find the answer to this on the main thread or here - last night when I tried to flash the tether mod over the top of the standard rooted-odexed ROM, the phone booted up and immediately started throwing System errors. I was able to factory reset back to stock, but the tether mod obviously didn't work. Does that mod need to be flashed over the deodexed version of this ROM to work? If not, any other ideas on how to make the tether mod work?
Help
Good evening,
I get lost in all this. Here are my properties:
SCH-I545
Baseband: I545VRUEMK2
Number version: JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
Android Version : 4.3
I would like to know:
1-) How to install a recorvery on the SCH-I545 already rooted with saferoot...
2-) How to know if my bootloader is to dévérouiller and if not how to make him(it) 3-) How then I to install(settle) the ROMA OC1
I am afraid of scrubbing my telephone.
Thank you for your help
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Good evening,
I get lost in all this. Here are my properties:
SCH-I545
Baseband: I545VRUEMK2
Number version: JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
I would like to know:
1-) How to installa recorvery on the SCH-I545 already rooted with saferoot...
2-) How to know if my bootloader is to dévérouiller and if not how to make it
3-) How then I to install) the ROM OC1
I am afraid of scrubbing my telephone.
Thank you for your help