Is it possible to flash a sprint tw rom with safestrap as long as I use the right kernel?
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No, safestrap does not touch kernel and the sprint kernel is different. Safestrap can only run roms using the stock vzw tw kernel.
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This is not entirely true. The kernel from a Sprint ROM is still a TW kernel, and it is possible to use other carrier ROMs, but there's possibility you'll run into many issues.
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DeadlySin9 said:
This is not entirely true. The kernel from a Sprint ROM is still a TW kernel, and it is possible to use other carrier ROMs, but there's possibility you'll run into many issues.
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He's talking about safestrap tho. He has a locked bootloader.
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Addiso said:
He's talking about safestrap tho. He has a locked bootloader.
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I know, but it is still possible. The kernels are not entirely different, and so there's a pretty good possibility it will run. Just like i said, there will be issues. Safestrap can still run cross carrier, it's possible to run international and people with AT&T phones on safestrap have reported using VZW roms, so it should still work.
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I know, but it is still possible. The kernels are not entirely different, and so there's a pretty good possibility it will run. Just like i said, there will be issues. Safestrap can still run cross carrier, it's possible to run international and people with AT&T phones on safestrap have reported using VZW roms, so it should still work.
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Yes but the rom needs the stock kernel that they are running in his case he needs the mk2 kernel to whatever rom he's running already ported into the rom.
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Addiso said:
Yes but the rom needs the stock kernel that they are running in his case he needs the mk2 kernel to whatever rom he's running already ported into the rom.
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The ROM does not need the stock kernel in it. It just needs to be compatible with the stock kernel. Just like on unlocked bootloaders how you can run different ROM's with just the stock kernel, we can too. It does not need to be made specifically with the MK2 kernel, it just needs to be compatible with it which is different and much more possible.
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Does this mean that it is safe to update to me7 and then root per the instructions?
When I look at the software update choice on the phone it says that settings failed??
pego99 said:
Does this mean that it is safe to update to me7 and then root per the instructions?
When I look at the software update choice on the phone it says that settings failed??
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Not only, NO! But HELL NO! If you're on MDK do not take update to ME7. You can, however, flash roms based upon ME7 - - like Hyperdrive.
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wtherrell said:
Not only, NO! But HELL NO! If you're on MDK do not take update to ME7. You can, however, flash roms based upon ME7 - - like Hyperdrive.
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I did and the root worked. Why was this a bad idea? I want to be able to move apps to the external SD card.
pego99 said:
I did and the root worked. Why was this a bad idea? I want to be able to move apps to the external SD card.
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Because ME7 has a locked bootloader
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pego99 said:
I did and the root worked. Why was this a bad idea? I want to be able to move apps to the external SD card.
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Now, you cannot flash a custom recovery nor custom roms. I hope you gain much by moving perhaps a gig of apps to your SD card - - you have paid a very high price to do so. Now your only option for custom roms is safestrap. I wish you the best of luck.
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I will not be running other Roms. Just would like a nandroid backup. Is safestrap safe for this?
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Look at the general questions area.... I think somebody talks about ss and nandroid... they said that it can backup roms, but not stock.
This sounds plausible because HashCode, the SS Dev, said that he bas to work more on SS before you can do anything with stock rom... even backup
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lukesdiesel said:
Because ME7 has a locked bootloader
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Wrong, VZW never had an unlocked bootloader...both MDK and ME7 are locked.
Why are so many people misinformed?
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richii0207 said:
Wrong, VZW never had an unlocked bootloader...both MDK and ME7 are locked.
Why are so many people misinformed?
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Because people think as long as they can flash ROMs, it's unlocked. You and I know it's only a workaround, but most users don't.
I'd much rather have to use Loki than SS, as cool as SS sounds.
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I have a att HTC one that I rooted and installed stock 4.3 GE ROM version Jwr66v.h1 an over the air updated this to jwr66y.h1 no problem. Now I got an ota update notification to 4.4 but it fails to update. With twrp it fails. Then I installed stock recovery and still fails, I get android guy with red exclamation mark. Any way to update this thing to 4.4?????
Yeah try flashing a TWRP compatible custom rom
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Yeah try flashing a TWRP compatible custom rom
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Are these available yet
Was that a serious question or
What do you think people have been using to flash roms
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Nick281051 said:
Was that a serious question or
What do you think people have been using to flash roms
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Yes serious, I see no ROM that is stock 4.4 Google edition Rudy installed like the stock 4.3 without needing s
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p1zaul said:
Yes serious, I see no ROM that is stock 4.4 Google edition Rudy installed like the stock 4.3 without needing s
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Well then either s off or don't flash a GPE rom
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Well then either s off or don't flash a GPE rom
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Well I get that, the question is since it was possible to flash a GE ROM with s-on for 4.3 why not 4.4. Mainly because I and a few others out there can not seem to get s-off.
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Well I get that, the question is since it was possible to flash a GE ROM with s-on for 4.3 why not 4.4. Mainly because I and a few others out there can not seem to get s-off.
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No one knows why 4.4 GPE won't work on s-on phones. If you want stock android, then I suggest flashing an aosp rom.
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There is leaked copy of 4.4.2 for ATT with new a new bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2624782&page=10
This is NOT to be flashed on the Verizon variant, because you know somebody out there is going to want to try.
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Running it right now.
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skrazz said:
this is not to be flashed on the verizon variant, because you know somebody out there is going to want to try.
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because people are stupid!!!!!!!!!!!
A new bootloader means there's a good chance we may soon be able to flash custom recovers right?
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It is very doubtful unless they find an exploit that wasn't in the MK2 bootloader.
You can flash back to 4.3 after you flash this leak. It doesn't trip the qfuse. But once the official release is out that might change but yeah people on VZW should not flash this.
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You can flash back to 4.3 after you flash this leak. It doesn't trip the qfuse. But once the official release is out that might change but yeah people on VZW should not flash this.
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This might be good news. If the kernel changed for 4.4 and you can flash back devs might find a work around.
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So I have just rooted while on the latest mk2 and have safe strap installed....I was looking through the Roms and saw that all the GPE Roms need the mdk boot, but the aosp Roms don't seem to specify mdk or mk2. Just wondering if its safe to flash aosp in a ROM slot while on mk2?
Thanks in advance
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npesa92 said:
So I have just rooted while on the latest mk2 and have safe strap installed....I was looking through the Roms and saw that all the GPE Roms need the mdk boot, but the aosp Roms don't seem to specify mdk or mk2. Just wondering if its safe to flash aosp in a ROM slot while on mk2?
Thanks in advance
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Nope, not safe. AOSP will not work. You have to use a Touchwiz based rom.
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So I have just rooted while on the latest mk2 and have safe strap installed....I was looking through the Roms and saw that all the GPE Roms need the mdk boot, but the aosp Roms don't seem to specify mdk or mk2. Just wondering if its safe to flash aosp in a ROM slot while on mk2?
Thanks in advance
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there are reasons for stickies...so you don't brick your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
A lot of development since I first browsed here awhile ago. I'm on 4.2.2 and have no idea what to do.
I think the Eclipse ROM is compatible with SS for AOSP UI. Haven't used it myself though. I think you'd have to update to 4.3 for it though. Don't quote me on that.
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What do you mean by you are on ME7.... are you on an ME7 based ROM? or are you on the official ME7 stock verizon build?
If you are rooted and not on an MDK bootloader then you will have to use safestrap and flash a safestrap safe ROM which there are a bunch now.
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A lot of development since I first browsed here awhile ago. I'm on 4.2.2 and have no idea what to do.
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Do some reading...There are stickies in general section you need to read.
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A lot of development since I first browsed here awhile ago. I'm on 4.2.2 and have no idea what to do.
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At this point if your not on an MDK s4 and are on the me7 stock firmware I'd suggest looking into updating your phone to MK2 then root it and install SafeStrap.
There are a lot of ROM options out now for that setup. Not really anymore being made for ME7 I don't believe.
Like they said though read up 1st so you know what you're getting into. And if you do decide to go that route just Odin MK2 on your phone... Nice an easy. This of course if you're NOT on an MDK based phone running an ME7 ROM
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