[Q] How to install Kitkat on Note 3 using Nightly Builds - Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3

I am trying to use this link to install Kitkat on my device, which I just rooted a few minutes ago. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2599669 I need more detailed instructions on how to install what I download using Odin. The procedures just say to install the nightly build. I need to know how please.

All you have to do is make a backup in recovery, do a full factory wipe them flash CM & gapps. However, keep in mind that if you want to go back to a TW based rom you will find that a lot of apps won't work properly. Even after restoring a nandroid I was having problems with apps not being able to access data (for example my weather widget couldn't d/l skins and my app market app couldn't d/l anything.)
To get things working normally on my TW backup I had to use Odin to go to stock MJ4. Then I had to do a factory reset within stock MJ4. Then I had to Odin TWRP recovery then finally restore my backup.
In short I really hope you like AOSP because if you don't it's a major PITA to return to TW
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[q] ics, rom, flash player, fixed !!!!!!

FIXED !!! thanks
ok, ill try to make it simple, ive been working on my tab since 1pm and its 11pm and am still f*cked up
So to make a long story a short one here is what happened
Since i updated to ICS, everything was fine except for flash player not playing my videos anymore, i found a thread explaining how to fix it BUT i didnt reinstall CWM when i update so i actually did (by mistake) a complete reset on my tab (losing all datas, picture, apps etc)
I was wise enough to make a backup on sept 30 b4 i update to ICS
so i found how to re root the tab on ICS, i did it with success, install CWM with odin
then i took rom manager and restore my apps and data and this is where it got complicated
the md5 mismatch popped out, founded how to fix it using terminal emulator, did it then restore
all my apps and settings where back up except for my pictures (its okay i had them saved on my pc)
so i thought i would simply re update to ICS and my life would be great......NOT !
now i keep getting an error: system UI has stopped
went back to recovery tried to wipe everything to factory reset and start all over again,
well my tab is now reset BUT that freaking system UI error keeps coming up and i cant do nothing
the tab is reset but cwm is still installed and i can still restore from my backup so actually i guess it mean the tab is not fully reset.
more, when i plug the usb cable, it doesnt show up on my pc so i cant explore the tab manually
now i dont know what to do, i've been googling for the past 2 hours, cant find a decent solution.
All i want is toget rid of that system ui error, reset the tab and then try again to restore my old backup so i can have my apps then re update to ICS
please, am really desparate, i need help
EDIT :
i think i might have brick my tab
actually while i was waiting for a reply, i went back into Odin and flashed twrp recovery that i got from another website
then i went into recovery and tried again to wipe everythig (cache, devlak and factory reset) i was then back to honeycomb 3.1 but still getting that systemui error
then i've hit system wipe wich has wipe my rom so now my tab isnt rebooting
its stuck on the samsung galaxy tab screen
while i wait for your help, im looking around to find and set back the stock rom
i feel really dumb atm
Try re-install your rom again by using odin
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If it were me I would flash stock recovery and stock Honeycomb image and then manually update to ICS using OTA's if stock rooted ICS was the goal. I would not mess with ROM manager or restore apps and data using it as it is likely where you started to get into trouble.
I have seen the system ui error message before myself and it was when I had restored all apps and data blindly over a new install of ICS using titanium. I had to reflash the ROM again and opted instead to manually install the apps after which I restored data for them individually using titanium. Its a pain to do it but the best way to ensure a stable end result. From that point on the lesson learned was to not restore all apps but just the missing ones.
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muzzy996 said:
If it were me I would flash stock recovery and stock Honeycomb image and then manually update to ICS using OTA's if stock rooted ICS was the goal. I would not mess with ROM manager or restore apps and data using it as it is likely where you started to get into trouble.
I have seen the system ui error message before myself and it was when I had restored all apps and data blindly over a new install of ICS using titanium. I had to reflash the ROM again and opted instead to manually install the apps after which I restored data for them individually using titanium. Its a pain to do it but the best way to ensure a stable end result. From that point on the lesson learned was to not restore all apps but just the missing ones.
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thanks, after i sent that post, i finaly found the stock ICS rom for my tab and installed it,
now am back to the point where i want to restore my apps/data/pictures from my backup that i did with nandroid
thats where i need help, i still get the md5 mismatch but i know how to fix it using terminal emulator but i think the system ui problem comes up because the backup is from a honycomb 3.1 or 3.2 and now the tab is running ICS.
if i reinstall all my apps manually, do you know how i could restore my data from the nandroid backup ?
am trying to find my original 3.1 honeycomb rom but it seem that it doesnt exist on sammobile
Just manually reinstall everything and set it back up without restoring data. Otherwise you're looking for trouble in my opinion.
Just return back to original stock.
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Just return back to original stock.
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thats what i did, i found one, then i restored my apps, then i updated to ICS
found a version of flash player working, installed it, and now am happy
all i have to do is to set back my home pages
guys i gotta say, i love this forum
thanks to all, actually, i did it alone but i couldnt do it without reading so many topics all around this forum
so THANK YOU:highfive:
and if someone need help to :
get the original rom for p7500R
get the ICS stock rom provided by samsung
need a working version of flash player on ICS
need help to root an ICS tab 10.1
I can help you ! just send me a pm :good:

Can't call or text on 4.4/4.1 android!? HELP!

I was recently on a rom and today i updated to CM 11, and couldn't make any calls, or texts. I could connect to 4G though which is weird to me... I then went back to beans rom 22 which is 4.1.2 thinking it'll work, but nothing. Can you please help me! Please. I have no idea what baseband i should be on.. thanks
You may have to odin either to a rooted stock rom or a complete odin unrooted stock image to fix it. I had a similar situation and after many attempts I was forced into going back to stock and rerooting and unlocking via adam outlers casual process which is located in the Verizon i605 development section. You will need to know what version you first rooted on and use that odin image to restore. Hoope this helps get yiu in the rigjt direction.
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Just do a factory reset from a touch wiz rom and it wii fix the problem... no need to poison back to stock.
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I was having this exact same issue and still haven't resolved it. No, restoring to 100% stock does NOT fix the issue.
SJonesGSO said:
I was having this exact same issue and still haven't resolved it. No, restoring to 100% stock does NOT fix the issue.
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Did you follow and use adam outlers restore thru Odin process back to stock?
NUKED N2
Room?
whos room are you using ? im using sspencer10 and everything is perfect just as a normal 4.4 kitkat very smooth and work 100% perfect u should try it out
If you load a TW ROM, then boot into recovery and wipe everything,then install the TW ROM it should fix it, don't do a restore from a backup as it won't fix it. I have used nephilims latest and it works every time. Also, once you install 4.4 you will probably loses phone and text if you try to install any other rom
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I'm in the same boat. Odin'd back to stock Verizon rom, but still no phone or text messaging. LTE works fine though.
After you get your tw rom loaded go into settings and do a factory reset. Do it from settings and not from recovery. You must run through the setup to reprovision your phone do not do a restore and it should fix the problem.
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After you get your tw rom loaded without anything wiringgo into settings and do a factory reset. Do it from settings and not from recovery. You must run through the setup to reprovision your phone do not do a restore and it should fix the problem.
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Awesome! Thanks man. That worked! I tried so much today but nothing worked. I really appreciate the advice.
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ran into this issue made attempt to odin back to stock but got stuck at boot now cant communicate phone with computer?any help with next step please!
Hey all, I was wondering if there was an update to this? (Or if anyone else has found something that has worked)
Here is what I have tried so far (and all attempts have failed)...
** All the following attempts at installation used CWM Recovery 6.0.4.3 **
1) Install the ROM (SlimROM 4.4 over 4.3, clean install, wiped cache/data/system/dalvik 3x)
2) Flashed Nandroid of Stock TW ROM (rooted), then installed Slim 4.4 (Clean flash failed, then tried dirty flash, which also failed)
3) Reverted back to stock (The Official VRAMC3), Re-rooted, Installed CWM 6.0.4.3 (Dirty flashed first, which failed. Then did a clean installation, which again failed)
4) Flashed the new MJ9 Modem (with the 4.4 ROM installed), which failed.
Has anyone else had a similar problem, which then fixed it?
Same Issue
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After you get your tw rom loaded go into settings and do a factory reset. Do it from settings and not from recovery. You must run through the setup to reprovision your phone do not do a restore and it should fix the problem.
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Any other advice? This method did not work for me unfortunately.
Any update on this??
The above method did not work for me either.
Hey all, I got it working (the data/network connection that is), with a little effort. Here is what I did in sequence...
1) Reflash the ORIGINAL VRALJB image via ODIN. I used the one found here. You want to make sure you get the one that replaces EVERYTHING, i.e., NOT the alternative restore.
2) I set up my phone and used it normally for about four hours. (This may or may not be necessary, I'm not entirely sure. I also rebooted the phone about five times during that time frame.)
3) I unlocked and rooted the phone via the method outlined here. After that was done, I installed CWM 6.0.4.3 via TWRP (which the unlocking process installs).
4) I then installed CM 11 and the respective Google apps. (I first did a backup, then a factory reset, then cache wipe, then dalvik wipe. The next thing I did was install CM 11, then Gapps.)
5) Restart the phone and success!

[Q] Help! Installing Roms on Verizon Note 2 I605VRAMC3

I am looking for some help bc of all the roms out there I am really confused. Ihad a droid X before this and flashed several roms without a problem. Here is when I get lost:
Right now I am back on stock I605VRAMC3.
I use adam outliers root method to get rooted with super user acess.
This gives me TWRP not CWM.
If I use TWRP to flash a rom I end up with a bricked phone.
I would like to use a CM11 4.4 rom or something similar. When I watch the video on galaxynote2root.com the user uses CWM and if I use that on my phone it turns into a brick even after rooting. What step am I missing? I see some roms are touchwiz based. I'm not familiar with what touchwiz is or how to install ot before flashing roms or if I even need it for CM11. Anyone on the same build as me that has flashed several roms I would greatly appreciate any info so I can start to enjoy some of these roms and decide which one I like. Thanks.
Sorry, I haven't done this stuff to know exactly where the issue is, but I will assume you're more likely to get the answer in the development section since it's all about themes, roms, rom flashing, rooting etc. If not there, then the trouble shooting section. Hope that helps. (assuming you're still looking)
You can flash Philz recovery in twrp & switch to it. Then you can flash CM11.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2552655
You can use casual to root and unlock bootloader.... And then install cwm via rom manager apk... Hope this solves your concern
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How is TWRP bricking your phone? I rooted with Outler's method and have had no problems with TWRP. You've mentioned that CWM has bricked your phone too. If that's the case, how were able to flash anything at all? As for TouchWiz, it's not anything you install. There are two basic types of ROMS for the N2. TouchWiz based, which have more of the Samsung apps along with the ROM customizations, and AOSP (Android Open Source Project). AOSP is more like stock Android, but with custom features. CM11 is an AOSP ROM. Here are the steps I took when I initially rooted:
Installed Samsung drivers to my laptop
Made sure Java was up to date
D/L Outler's Casual
Put phone in USB Debugging Mode
Attached phone
Ran Casual
Rooted phone (at this point I believe I had to select between CWM or TWRP)
There you have it. If you missed any of these steps, that could be the problem. Another issue might be that you're trying to use TWRP and CWM simultaneously
I'm assuming you are not wiping(factory reset. I do it three times) prior to your install. If you're not then your trying to install a rom on top of a rom and bam...boot loop.
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You can use casual to root and unlock bootloader.... And then install cwm via rom manager apk... Hope this solves your concern
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+1 for this... when i tried to flash CM11 using TWRP I ended up in a bootloop.. restored my backup, downloaded rom manager apk from google play and used that to install CWM... then in CWM did a backup, wipe everything, and flashed CM11 + gapps and everything works without a hitch
one more note... my CWM backup was hanging on generating the MD5 sum, so i changed the encryption method away from the default... takes up more space on the ext-sd, but it works.

[Q] Need Help Not sure where to post

I bought a note 3 thats rooted already and ive rooted a device before but this root or maybe the kitkat version does not give me 4glte i currently have lidroid official v1.5.1 it has a lot of features i like anything similar that comes with kitkat 4.4.4? i tried the freze rom and its not letting me load it to the phone for some reason any help or input is appreciated thanx
P.Dub said:
I bought a note 3 thats rooted already and ive rooted a device before but this root or maybe the kitkat version does not give me 4glte i currently have lidroid official v1.5.1 it has a lot of features i like anything similar that comes with kitkat 4.4.4? i tried the freze rom and its not letting me load it to the phone for some reason any help or input is appreciated thanx
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It appears you are running an outdated version of this rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485607 if you like the rom down load the latest version and flash with odin. Who is your carrier ? This rom is for SM-N9005 which is AT&T ? As far as 4G LTE go settings/general/system update/update PRL then power down and reboot the device.
If your on a Sprint carrier I would get back to stock NC5 rooted, this thread will answer all your questions http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 Enjoy !!!
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It appears you are running an outdated version of this rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485607 if you like the rom down load the latest version and flash with odin. Who is your carrier ? This rom is for SM-N9005 which is AT&T ? As far as 4G LTE go settings/general/system update/update PRL then power down and reboot the device.
If your on a Sprint carrier I would get back to stock NC5 rooted, this thread will answer all your questions http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 Enjoy !!!
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yea i have sprint and already tried to update the prl i tried another rom with kitkat4.4.4 and it gave me 4glte but it kept crashing on me so switched back im going to take a look at the link you suggested thanx
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yea i have sprint and already tried to update the prl i tried another rom with kitkat4.4.4 and it gave me 4glte but it kept crashing on me so switched back im going to take a look at the link you suggested thanx
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This is what I would do. First odin flash back to NC5 stock unrooted. Then boot into stock recovery and do a factory reset. Next odin flash NC5 stock unrooted .tar again, then boot into download mode it should look like this
with official on both lines, sometimes it shows official on one line and custom on the other. That will give you headaches later. Now go ahead root, and install a recovery, beloat the stock rooted rom, for use as a daily driver, and make sure nothing crashes. Next make a backup so you have base to work from. Follow the instructions on the thread I listed above. I know this seems like a pain, but somewhere part of that AOSP rom is being left behind and causing your install of a stock rom to crash.
So I searched and found a ROM its nice and simple but now WiFi doesn't work ?
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P.Dub said:
So I searched and found a ROM its nice and simple but now WiFi doesn't work ��
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Well thats no good!!! What are you looking for in a rom functionality for customization? Touch wiz or some like CyanogenMod? Can you upload a screenshot of what your device is running? Like 4.4.2 or 4.4.4? Do you have custom recovery?
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Well thats no good!!! What are you looking for in a rom functionality for customization? Touch wiz or some like CyanogenMod?
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I want something similar to what I have. The rom I just tried was the cyanogen and wifi didn't work with it and it kept rebooting after an 1 hr of trying it on my phone.... main reason I want to switch is to get the 4glte I like the ability of not holding down the buttons to go into recovery
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I want something similar to what I have. The rom I just tried was the cyanogen and wifi didn't work with it and it kept rebooting after an 1 hr of trying it on my phone.... main reason I want to switch is to get the 4glte I like the ability of not holding down the buttons to go into recovery
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So you like aosp roms? Ok are you on NC5 or NH7? The screenshots in my last post will show you what you look for under setting/general/about device
Yes custom recovery I believe. And 4.4.2
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Yes custom recovery I believe. And 4.4.2
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Do you have a pc with odin?
Yes sir I do
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Yes custom recovery I believe. And 4.4.2
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Do you want update your firmware to NH7 or stay NC5?
Would like to update. I would need a new rom correct?
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Would like to update. I would need a new rom correct?
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Hey Pedro,
I put together this post when helping another person out on another thread. I think it'll work as a step-by-step guide for you:
I'll explain how to install a custom ROM and some common things to think about/check prior to installing anything:
Installing a Custom ROM
Step 1 - Gather Information
First off, you need to know what version of Android your phone currently is running. This is easily done by looking in the Settings Menu -> General -> About Device.
The Main things we are looking at on this screen are Software Version, Model Number, Android Version, and Baseband Version. I'll explain these (to the best of my knowledge) below:
Software Version:
This is the "type" of Android that you're running. Rather than quoting the entire name, we typically only refer to the last 3 characters (MJ4, NAB, NC5, etc.). Stock Note 3 devices will (most-likely) be running one of 3 different versions of TouchWiz (TW):
MJ4 - This is the last Jellybean version of TW for the Sprint Note 3​NAB - This is the first KitKat TW version for the Sprint Note 3​NC5 - This is the second KitKat TW version for the Sprint Note 3​NH7 - This is the latest KitKat TW version for the Sprint Note 3​
The reason that we are concerned with the Software Version is that between the MJ4 and NAB versions, there were major changes. So if you're running MJ4, you will have to do additional steps before flashing a custom ROM based on a newer version. And if you're on NAB or NC5, you will not be able to go back to MJ4, so beware what you're flashing.
For the most part, if you're on NH7, you can flash either a NH7 or NC5 custom ROM, but just read the ROM's FAQ to see if there are any issues with doing so.
Model Number:
Most people don't worry about this, but I always do when looking at a new ROM. The Sprint Note 3 is different from the Verizon Note 3, which is also different from the International Note 3. It's always best to double-check that the ROM you're trying to install is truly meant for your device. This simple check will prevent a LOT of potential issues you'll get when installing a ROM.
Android Version:
This is just an additional check to the Software Version. Always best to know.
Baseband Version:
The Baseband is, unless I'm mistaken, the "kernal" for the phone's cellular and 4G radios. Sometimes upgrading (or downgrading) the Baseband can help with signal strength and reception. Some users have noted that they got better reception on older Baseband versions. I haven't personally looked into it and the reports from other users seem somewhat anecdotal, but it's good to know which Baseband you're on.
The Baseband is independent from the ROM version, so you can run an older Baseband (MJ4 or NAB) on a newer ROM (NC5), and vice-versa.
The last bit of information you need to know is the Bootloader Version. The way to find this information is to reboot your device. When you see the text on the screen, you should look for the Bootloader Version. It'll be a long string of characters, but you're only looking for the last 3 (MJ4, NAB, or NC5).
Once you have all the above information, you should be ready to start the fun process of preparing your phone to flash your first ROM.
Step 2 - Backup your Media
First thing: Backup all of your media to your computer. If there's pictures/music/videos/recordings you don't want to lose, back them up. It's just good practice. Don't lose all your cat pictures because you flashed something and it somehow erased your internal storage. I tend to keep everything of importance on the External Storage, but there are times where even external storage can be wiped, so it's best to back up everything to a PC.
Step 3 - Upgrade your Phone to the latest Stock ROM (NH7)
This only is a MUST applies if you're running an older version and want to install a NH7 ROM. Most continually-developed ROMs are either NC5 or NH7 now, so the first things first: Update your phone to NH7.
Go over to micmar's thread and download the One-Click File. It will remove Root, but don't worry, because when you install a new ROM, it will automatically include root access.
Follow the instructions in his thread and your phone will now be fully upgraded.
At this point, your "About Device" should show the following:
Software Version: N900PVPUCNH7
Android Version: 4.4.4
Baseband Version: N900PVPUCNH7
Reboot your phone and let it sit for a minute so it can get it's bearings.
Step 4 - Install a Custom Recovery
So far, we've been flashing everything in ODIN. Now, we're going to use ODIN one last time to flash a custom recovery, so that you can flash custom ROMs without the need of a computer.
The most-commonly used Custom Recovery is TWRP (XDA Link). You'll want to use the latest version, 2.8.0.
Flash this in ODIN. You should use the "PDA" or the "AP" Slot.
Reboot your phone to make sure it works correctly.
Step 5 - Make a Nandroid Backup of your device
If you don't know what a Nandroid backup is, don't worry. It's basically just taking your phone as is and making a backup of it. In case you make a mistake or flash a bad download of a ROM, this allows you to restore your system. I always keep my backups on the External Storage (microSD Card), so in case I have to wipe my internal storage, it's not a big deal. You can also copy the files over to your PC, just to be more paranoind about your nandroid backups (rhyming is fun!).
You do this by restarting into Recovery (power down device, hold down home button and volume up while powering on phone).
Once in TWRP, go to "backup." Make sure the storage selected is "external storage." This screen will have various options of what to backup. I typically choose everything except external storage. Typically, backups range from 1-2 Gigs.
For me, backups typically take 5-10 minutes to do. In my opinion, this is totally worth it, since I can always restore a backup with no issues.
Step 6 - Install a Custom ROM
Once you choose your custom ROM from the Development Section, follow the instructions on the original post to install it. I'll give a general outline of what I do whenever installing a new ROM, but sometimes a custom ROM will have specific instructions, so you want to make sure to read the posts carefully.
Generic Instructions for Installing a ROM:
Download ROM and check the md5
Internet being spotty in my area, I always check the md5 to make sure that the file downloaded correctly. You can check the md5 using this windows program or using a file explorer on your phone like ES File Explorer. I always copy the ROM zip file to my external SDcard.
Reboot to Recovery
Wipe Data, System, Cache, and Dalvik Cache
This is called a "Clean Wipe," meaning it will wipe out your installed Apps and the data associated with them. Some people will claim that "Dirty Flashing" (i.e. not wiping the above) is OK, but I've seen too many apps Force Closing (FC-ing) when dirty flashing. Also, if you dirty-flash and encounter an issue with a ROM, the first piece of advice is to do a clean install. Might as well do that initially and hopefully not run into any issues.
Install the Custom ROM
Pretty straight-forward on how to do this... just click "Install" and then browse to the place your copied the ROM zip file.
Reboot your phone and run through the typical initial start-up information (google account, etc).
Once you get your phone set up the way you like (apps, accounts, wifi passwords, etc), I'd make another Nandroid backup, just so you have one where it's setup with everything you need. This will make any issues less painful, since you'd restore a backup that's already setup.
Step 7 - Further Considerations
If you ever want to try a new ROM, all you have to do is repeat step 6. Beware, though, people easily become flashaholics when they first figure this stuff out.
If you were paying attention to my "Generic Instructions" when installing a ROM, you'd notice that every time you do a Clean Install of a ROM, you lose all your apps... All of your Angry Birds 3-Star levels are gone!
Well, there are ways to get prevent losing that data... One is by "Dirty Flashing" (Not wiping the "system" or "data" partitions before flashing a ROM in TWRP). This is common practice among users here on XDA, but is typically frowned upon by ROM devs. I've noticed that a good number of issues on ROM threads stem from people Dirty Flashing. It typically causes more problems than it solves.
The other way of backup up and restoring app data (prior to wiping) is by using Titanium Backup. I could write up a long post on how to use Titanium Backup (TiBu), but the main things to remember are the following:
White line items are fine to be restored (both Data and Apps).
Restoring Yellow line items is typically OK (Data only).
Restoring system apps or data (red line items in TiBu) is typically a bad idea.
I've been using TiBu for the past 2-3 years and it's typically worked like a charm. Sometimes, when there's a major Android Update (like from JellyBean to KitKat), it can become broken, but the Developer is really responsive and gets it to work within a few weeks. If you upgrade to PRO, you can schedule automatic app backups (I backup all my user apps every night at 3am). You can also restore apps/data from Nandroid Backups (which is great if you do a Nandroid backup but had forgotten to update your TiBu backups).
In Summary
Whew, that was a lot to write... I'm a Structural Engineer, not a Software Engineer, so I don't know the technical side of things like bootloaders or basebands, but hopefully none of the information I provided was false.
Anyways, let me know if you have any problems with the install. I appreciate any feedback!
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Since you're looking for AOSP ROMs, I'd recommend looking into this section of the forums. You need to make sure whichever ROM you are looking into works for the Sprint version of the phone (HLTESPR).
Alright so I used the last posts links and upgraded to 4.4.4 but now my data doesn't work

update 5.0 dilema

hey guys
I recently decided to opt in to flashing 5.0 rom on my device, but ive read somwhere (http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s5/general/warning-flashing-bootloader-modem-t3037034) that people are having trouble restoring backed up roms and even going back to NK2 with full odin wipe. I have also read that flashing a custom 5.0 kernel will resolve this issue. Is that true, i want to know by someone with expirience. And also can i flash custom roms while on 5.0 bootloader if i load it with a custom kernel.
IAM NOT planning on taking the OTA update but rather ViSiON-X Rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797336.
My main concern is being able to flash roms/restoring/backing up, specifically custom roms not touchwiz based and Kitkat.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
androidfine16 said:
hey guys
I recently decided to opt in to flashing 5.0 rom on my device, but ive read somwhere (http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s5/general/warning-flashing-bootloader-modem-t3037034) that people are having trouble restoring backed up roms and even going back to NK2 with full odin wipe. I have also read that flashing a custom 5.0 kernel will resolve this issue. Is that true, i want to know by someone with expirience. And also can i flash custom roms while on 5.0 bootloader if i load it with a custom kernel.
IAM NOT planning on taking the OTA update but rather ViSiON-X Rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797336.
My main concern is being able to flash roms/restoring/backing up, specifically custom roms not touchwiz based and Kitkat.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
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I downloaded 5.0. Was NOT satisfied and put KitKat back on. No problems doing that at all but I an NOT rooted.
androidfine16 said:
hey guys
I recently decided to opt in to flashing 5.0 rom on my device, but ive read somwhere (http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s5/general/warning-flashing-bootloader-modem-t3037034) that people are having trouble restoring backed up roms and even going back to NK2 with full odin wipe. I have also read that flashing a custom 5.0 kernel will resolve this issue. Is that true, i want to know by someone with expirience. And also can i flash custom roms while on 5.0 bootloader if i load it with a custom kernel.
IAM NOT planning on taking the OTA update but rather ViSiON-X Rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797336.
My main concern is being able to flash roms/restoring/backing up, specifically custom roms not touchwiz based and Kitkat.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
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I updated via Odin tar file.
About restoring from a nandroid custom recovery backup:
I think/thought I mentioned this in that first thread you linked, but, you cannot in any way restore an old backup onto a new version of android irregardless the device or recovery. Say the system apk, settings apk uses a file named xyz.dat in KitKat, it saves that file to your /data directory. You now go ahead and flash Lollipop which now that same system apk, the settings apk uses a file named yzx.dat, you go and restore your backup restoring the file xyz.dat. Now the settings apk which is a system apk, cannot find this file and runs into a bootloop because not finding the file should never happen but since you went behind its back to remove that file, you confused it majorly.
I use Titanium Backup to restore my apps, best money ever spent.
I personally went back to KitKat, cause, well, I missed xposed more than i thought i would lol. Everything just worked the way I wanted it to with xposed.
I did have to Odin flash a KitKat based ROM in order for it to work though. After that, I restored my full nandroid backup and everything is working again.
My recommendations to you:
1. Take a FULL backup using TWRP or other custom recovery, this includes backing up your system, data, and boot.
2. Flash the Lollipop update using Odin.
3. DO NOT WIPE DATA
4. Reboot.
You should see "android is upgrading" and have a Lollipop build with all your apps still there. i got a few force closes so I ended up wiping my data, but those apps that forced closed were all root apps that were looking for system files that didn't exist anymore.
elesbb said:
I updated via Odin tar file.
About restoring from a nandroid custom recovery backup:
I think/thought I mentioned this in that first thread you linked, but, you cannot in any way restore an old backup onto a new version of android irregardless the device or recovery. Say the system apk, settings apk uses a file named xyz.dat in KitKat, it saves that file to your /data directory. You now go ahead and flash Lollipop which now that same system apk, the settings apk uses a file named yzx.dat, you go and restore your backup restoring the file xyz.dat. Now the settings apk which is a system apk, cannot find this file and runs into a bootloop because not finding the file should never happen but since you went behind its back to remove that file, you confused it majorly.
I use Titanium Backup to restore my apps, best money ever spent.
I personally went back to KitKat, cause, well, I missed xposed more than i thought i would lol. Everything just worked the way I wanted it to with xposed.
I did have to Odin flash a KitKat based ROM in order for it to work though. After that, I restored my full nandroid backup and everything is working again.
My recommendations to you:
1. Take a FULL backup using TWRP or other custom recovery, this includes backing up your system, data, and boot.
2. Flash the Lollipop update using Odin.
3. DO NOT WIPE DATA
4. Reboot.
You should see "android is upgrading" and have a Lollipop build with all your apps still there. i got a few force closes so I ended up wiping my data, but those apps that forced closed were all root apps that were looking for system files that didn't exist anymore.
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Yeah I avoided lollipop all together. People seem to be having too many problems with it.I installed NK2 via Odin and now rooted/exposed. Runs smooth and I can flash other Roms.
But I do have this one issue. My auto rotation rodent seem to be working I tried everything I can think of. At first boot it works for 10 minutes or 5 sometimes. Than it shuts down completely. Accelerometer isn't working either. No temple run movement or asphalt 8 (sucks). I did sensor firmwate update and ran samsung diagnostic. The sensor seem to be at 0,0 on x and y axis. At first boot they work fine though. Any help please. I even tried different kernel and software Roms to no Vail. And I don't think it's hardware cause it works for brief moments.
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I let the lollipop update happen.. Used the last day and everything seems fine but I can't use Screen mirroring which I use alot.. anyway I downloaded the stock 4.4.2 md5 and odin completely successfully writes it and after it reboots it is stuck at the Tmobile 4gLTE bootscreen.. I've rebooted it and waited a long time.. as well as rewriting. Guess I'll have to download the stock lollipop tar and hope it boots
tri0xinn said:
I let the lollipop update happen.. Used the last day and everything seems fine but I can't use Screen mirroring which I use alot.. anyway I downloaded the stock 4.4.2 md5 and odin completely successfully writes it and after it reboots it is stuck at the Tmobile 4gLTE bootscreen.. I've rebooted it and waited a long time.. as well as rewriting. Guess I'll have to download the stock lollipop tar and hope it boots
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The 4.4.2 .tar is a "non-wipe" .tar. You need to go into stock recovery and do a factory data reset after flashing.
Did the trick, thanks!
muniz_ri said:
The 4.4.2 .tar is a "non-wipe" .tar. You need to go into stock recovery and do a factory data reset after flashing.
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Does downgrading like this trips Knox?
Thanks
chiquito3 said:
Does downgrading like this trips Knox?
Thanks
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I downgraded my wife's phone using the official 4.4.2 firmware from sammobile, and it did NOT trip knox.

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