I need it....sadly...for the Tizen Gear 1 after update. I did not mind it gone from the rom until now~ but I need it for apps thanks!
On Kitkat of course
nxneko said:
I need it....sadly...for the Tizen Gear 1 after update. I did not mind it gone from the rom until now~ but I need it for apps thanks!
On Kitkat of course
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Which Rom are you on?
If it's a "Wiz-less" Rom, it'd be tough to get it (as it relies on a lot of TW framework).
But, for the Roms that haven't de-bloated too much, it shouldn't be too difficult to just flash a stock ROM, use titanium backup to grab the apk, then load up the Rom and re-install it using Titanium Backup.
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Which Rom are you on?
If it's a "Wiz-less" Rom, it'd be tough to get it (as it relies on a lot of TW framework).
But, for the Roms that haven't de-bloated too much, it shouldn't be too difficult to just flash a stock ROM, use titanium backup to grab the apk, then load up the Rom and re-install it using Titanium Backup.
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Im on Sacs V4 Rom so it is TW. I've never been one for AOSP on a device like this. hmm... I really really dont want to re-flash (I have been so much and Ive finally settled into this one and restoring manually is not too fun) if anyone here has a backup with samsung apps though, going to the folder finding the com and then if you put it on dropbox or something I would love you forever ><
nxneko said:
Im on Sacs V4 Rom so it is TW. I've never been one for AOSP on a device like this. hmm... I really really dont want to re-flash (I have been so much and Ive finally settled into this one and restoring manually is not too fun) if anyone here has a backup with samsung apps though, going to the folder finding the com and then if you put it on dropbox or something I would love you forever ><
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Reflashing is really, really easy... I'll go through the steps so you can do it yourself:
Reboot into Recovery
Nake a Nandroid Backup 10-15 minutes
Since you (finally) have the setup you really like, you might as well make a nandroid backup of it. This way, if you ever try something new and mess things up, it won't be a major issue, since you can always restore this backup.
Flash the ROM of your choice that includes Samsung Apps 10 minutes
I know for a fact that the fre3 ROM has Samsung Apps (since I have it). So you can try flashing that.
Install Titanium Backup 1-5 minutes
Backup the Samsung Apps. See the image below:
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Reboot into Recovery and restore your backup 2-8 minutes
You phone will be exactly as it was before you started this whole process.
Reboot into the ROM and restore the backup in Titanium Backup. 2-5 minutes
All-in, this should take around a half hour. Plus, it'll teach you about backups and re-flashing so it won't seem so daunting in the future (and having a backup of your favorite setup would be very good practice).
If you can figure out the name of the apk (I can't), you can extract it from one of the ROM zips. That might save you from the extra backup, install, and reinstall.
JimSmith94 said:
If you can figure out the name of the apk (I can't), you can extract it from one of the ROM zips. That might save you from the extra backup, install, and reinstall.
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com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
The APK is located in /system/priv-app/SamsungApps_H.apk
I'd still recommend having a backup of her preferred setup... Too many times I've helped people restore a stock ROM to their phone because they didn't have a backup. It's just smart to have when you're messing around with your phone (especially since it took her so long to get it exactly how she wants).
I got very lucky. the S5 Apps post in themes & apps had a link to a direct-install APK so I grabbed that and everything else I wanted. Downside is not many apps on Tizen Gear 1 (NONE are useful at the moment, sadness) so if you have a GG1 stay on null for now...
topherk said:
Reflashing is really, really easy... I'll go through the steps so you can do it yourself:
Reboot into Recovery
Nake a Nandroid Backup 10-15 minutes
Since you (finally) have the setup you really like, you might as well make a nandroid backup of it. This way, if you ever try something new and mess things up, it won't be a major issue, since you can always restore this backup.
Flash the ROM of your choice that includes Samsung Apps 10 minutes
I know for a fact that the fre3 ROM has Samsung Apps (since I have it). So you can try flashing that.
Install Titanium Backup 1-5 minutes
Backup the Samsung Apps. See the image below:
Reboot into Recovery and restore your backup 2-8 minutes
You phone will be exactly as it was before you started this whole process.
Reboot into the ROM and restore the backup in Titanium Backup. 2-5 minutes
All-in, this should take around a half hour. Plus, it'll teach you about backups and re-flashing so it won't seem so daunting in the future (and having a backup of your favorite setup would be very good practice).
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just couldnt help reply to you bro
kudos
someone taking so much pain and helping people in need , it is unfortunate that the OP didnt even bother to hit thanks , i am out of my THANKS tank for the day otherwise would have done so.
but great work mate
god bless
PS : i really wish someone could point me to a working HOTSPOT and usb tethering mod for VISION X NAB ROM , just like you elaborated the guy here
been searching since a week.
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just couldnt help reply to you bro
kudos
someone taking so much pain and helping people in need , it is unfortunate that the OP didnt even bother to hit thanks , i am out of my THANKS tank for the day otherwise would have done so.
but great work mate
god bless
PS : i really wish someone could point me to a working HOTSPOT and usb tethering mod for VISION X NAB ROM , just like you elaborated the guy here
been searching since a week.
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Thanks a lot, Lord dredd. I appreciate the feedback.
I've been on the case, but also haven't been able to find any tethering mod for nab (other than the one that didn't work for you)... you may have to upgrade to nc5 in order to get it.
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topherk said:
Thanks a lot, Lord dredd. I appreciate the feedback.
I've been on the case, but also haven't been able to find any tethering mod for nab (other than the one that didn't work for you)... you may have to upgrade to nc5 in order to get it.
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Now those are signs of a good man , you didnt waste no time there at all .
the thing is NAB is working wonderfully well and i have done a lot of work on this rom by selectively debloating it to the maximum , battery backup and look and feel all are exactly how i like.
On top as i have got it flashed to work with a diff CDMA operator straight via sim so i wouldnt want to take that plunge at all
is it possible to flash a NC5 ( god knows what NC5D ) means , rom over NAB bootloader ?
back in the good ol days we could flash any rom on any modem and bootloader aka firmware on samsung phones.
lord dredd said:
Now those are signs of a good man , you didnt waste no time there at all .
the thing is NAB is working wonderfully well and i have done a lot of work on this rom by selectively debloating it to the maximum , battery backup and look and feel all are exactly how i like.
On top as i have got it flashed to work with a diff CDMA operator straight via sim so i wouldnt want to take that plunge at all
is it possible to flash a NC5 ( god knows what NC5D ) means , rom over NAB bootloader ?
back in the good ol days we could flash any rom on any modem and bootloader aka firmware on samsung phones.
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I only have anecdotal experience in this, but I was running the nc5 fre3 ROM without any problems when I was on the nab bootloader, so I know it's possible (with that ROM, at least). I don't know if visionx would be the same, but I know the differences between nab and nc5 aren't as major as when we upgraded from mj4.
Maybe @micmars could add some clarity to the conversation, but that's been experience with it.
Hope this helps!
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topherk said:
I only have anecdotal experience in this, but I was running the nc5 fre3 ROM without any problems when I was on the nab bootloader, so I know it's possible (with that ROM, at least). I don't know if visionx would be the same, but I know the differences between nab and nc5 aren't as major as when we upgraded from mj4.
Maybe @micmars could add some clarity to the conversation, but that's been experience with it.
Hope this helps!
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well i guess the best way to find out is a NC5 flash over the NCB bootloader.
i think after making a nandroid and making copies of it on phone and PC , i ll flash the NC5 and see what happens
i think it shouldnt matter coz both are 4.4.2 and the NAB that i have is the Engg bootloader
You Really Should...
lord dredd said:
well i guess the best way to find out is a NC5 flash over the NCB bootloader.
i think after making a nandroid and making copies of it on phone and PC , i ll flash the NC5 and see what happens
i think it shouldnt matter coz both are 4.4.2 and the NAB that i have is the Engg bootloader
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You really should upgrade to the NC5 engineering bootloader prior to any fiddling, since you can have any modem you want, including NC5, but with the NAB bootloader, features of an NC5 rom may not work.
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So it's been a while since I did any rooting/recovery stuff on phones and now that I'm on my 3rd phone but the previous 2 were HTCs which are different from the Optimus V, on virgin mobile.
I did some poking around and looking but haven't found anything, that I know of, that would allow me to do what I VERY MUCH like and prefer to do as opposed to basically starting over on the new phone.
Basically, I'm coming from the HTC HD2 on t mobile with a custom 2.3 rom and have backups of the programs I want to put on the optimus v by using titanium backup, if it makes a difference I also have clockworkmod/TI backup installed on both phones; obviously they wont work on the optimus till its rooted. I know I need to have root ability but don't/won't actually need it permanently b/c other than transferring apps/data over, I want to remove a few of the virgin apps on the phone and be done.
From what I did read, I know I can use SuperOneClick and adb to remove the virgin apps but where does that leave me for the transferring of apps/data?
If you could link files needed along with directions/steps or to a thread that shows how to do this w/ temp root or perm root would be most appreciated.
I need this done asap so i can wipe the hd2 to just a clean android 2.3 and then sell it to a buyer i'm meeting tonight.
Sorry, if this question has been asked but I did look before posting.
Thanks in advance!
See this thread for rooting, & installing custom recovery & custom ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197991
After everything is done, you should make another Nandroid backup in recovery mode, then could try to restore from your Titanium backup, but it's not recommended for even coming from a different ROM, let alone a different device. If you get weird bugs, then restore to the fresh Nandroid backup & and re-install all apps manually.
Thanks for the reply, i was just looking at your post on rooting/recovery/etc. Ok, guess I will have to do that then since I'm in a rush.
And by manually you mean one by one through adb, correct? If not please enlighten me!
CTR01 said:
Thanks for the reply, i was just looking at your post on rooting/recovery/etc. Ok, guess I will have to do that then since I'm in a rush.
And by manually you mean one by one through adb, correct? If not please enlighten me!
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manually as in however you installed them originally (either through Android Market or .apk.
ahhh got it lol thanks...well hope that doesnt happen cuz i dont wanna lose my data...thanks again.
And for the record so far the apps are being restored currently and everything seems to be working fine using the BumbleBee rom you linked in your rooting/recovery guide.
CTR01 said:
And for the record so far the apps are being restored currently and everything seems to be working fine using the BumbleBee rom you linked in your rooting/recovery guide.
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I'm fixin to try a Bumblebee + Blue Sphere combo just for laughs and grins. Will let you know how that works out. Might try the picasticks with it as well.
EDIT: Could not get the bluesphere kernel to play with the Bumblebee ROM. I did get the picasticks kernel to play though. It seemed to smooth it out a little more. I went down to 600MHz where I could see how angry birds played. Stock Bumblebee showed a little lag when game returned to the sling shot. With picasticks kernel it smoothed it out a little better. I liked it. This combo will now be my Froyo ROM in recovery backup(I like to have one Froyo ROM and one Gingerbread ROM in my backups). I'll try it with V6 script on option#2
First off, I wanted to say that the XDA developers "Video for Noobs" was absolutely hillarious and informative at the same time. Great idea. NOW, on to the source of my infinite frustration.
I decided today that I wanted to root my Galaxy Vibrant that I got yesterday, and install a ICS ROM on it. I had no clue how to do anything as regards this, but I'm fluent with computers and I have a very good knowledge of Android in general. I don't know details on the coding side, but I have a good base of background knowledge. So, I started work around 3:00EST today. I've been working constantly SINCE THAT TIME (now 9:30 EST) trying to get root and install ClockWork Mod. But it will not work.
So, the details. I'm running Windows 8, 64-bit by the way. The first thing I tried, after looking up many guides and tutorials, was to install the Samsung USB Drivers and to get root and ROM manager. After some trial and error using SuperOneClick (2.3.3.0), I achieved root access, but I didn't have SU so I installed the app from the Play store. Then, I tried installing ClockWork Recovery from the ROM Manager, and I tried rebooting into CWR through the ROM manager. No dice, I got the standard "Android System Recovery" software. e3 variant (I've read up a bit on the different types, but I'm not too fluent in them yet). I tried the "Reinstall Packages" option so I could flash CWR, but that led to a certification error. No clue how to get around it.
I then figured out that I needed to have the DDM (Dalvik Debug Monitor) running to get proper root access. So I did that, and tried EVERYTHING again. I have wiped my phone about 5 times by this time. I went through a bunch of crap and eventually got it so that I CWR would TRY to flash once I got into the recovery screen. Basically, when I hit the "Reinstall Packages" button it goes through a few steps, a progress bar appears, and it says something along the lines of "Replacing stock recovery manager with ClockWork recovery". After just over a second of this, the phone restarts into the plain old recovery screen with no progress whatsoever.
I have ClockWorkMod 2.5.1.2 downloaded through ROM manager.
I have left it alone at this point.
I've tried using ADB, but there are no real guides that are up-to-date with the latest software and manually flashing an image from ClockWork Mod doesn't seem to work as they don't have image files anymore, just .zips with a bunch of single files and folders. I have no clue about Odin.
The ROM I'm trying to flash is Ice Cream Zenwich, which looks to be pretty promising. But I haven't even been able to get any kind of recovery manager working, so that doesn't help much.
Link: (add www) rootzwiki.com/topic/21742-romimm76i-iczen-rc18-the-hammer-of-buddha-5-26-12-deficient-development
I have tried manually flashing, but I haven't really made any progress in that area. I've tried ABD, I've tried CWR, and nothing I've been able to think of seems to work. SO I NEED HELP!
Just to state my system specs and software:
PC:
Windows 8 Consumer Preview, 64-bit
Android SDK and tools
Java JDK 6u29 ]______will this cause problems? Version 6 and 7 Java?
JRE Version 7 ]
Ice Cream Zenwich ROM (RC 1.8)
Phone:
Samsung Galaxy Vibrant, running Android 2.2
ROM Manager, ClockWork Mod Recovery 2.5.1.2 Downloaded
SuperUser
Titanium Backup
Root Tester
Absolutely ANY help would be insanely appreciated, I just can't work at this anymore.
Thanks in advance!
I know this is a bit early to bump, but I really need help with this still. Haven't made any progress.
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what instructions were you following? I believe Woodrube's instructions go over this, I'll check though. Here!
Also, get the AIO toolbox. Everything you need in one program. Very convenient. It's also linked in the instructions above. Flashing to stock, rooting, CWR, all just by clicking a button on your computer. AIO
If you get stuck again then just odin lindroid from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057187&highlight=lindroid
It will give you everything ready for flashing ICS roms
dpaul007 said:
what instructions were you following? I believe Woodrube's instructions go over this, I'll check though. Here!
Also, get the AIO toolbox. Everything you need in one program. Very convenient. It's also linked in the instructions above. Flashing to stock, rooting, CWR, all just by clicking a button on your computer. AIO
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Yep. I do believe all this is covered in there. Hardest part is finding the files (but they are out there). My guide's OP is short but comprehensive, so you should be able to go back to Eclair to ICS in under an hour (and that is a heavy handed time estimate). I can usually get it from 2.1 to ICZen in about 20 minutes and most of that time is waiting for the ROMs to settle down before I flash over them. Oh and since I have used GB bootloaders for some time, I am reminded of my Noob-i-ness when I have to get into Recovery on a Froyo bootloader. Last time it took me about 8 times to get there.
I understand it is frustrating, believe me I do, but it is all out there for the taking. Your OP is a good example of trying to dagnose a problem, not getting the answer and putting out as much info as you can to get help. Nice job on that.
Thanks for all the help
dpaul007 said:
what instructions were you following? I believe Woodrube's instructions go over this, I'll check though. Here!
Also, get the AIO toolbox. Everything you need in one program. Very convenient. It's also linked in the instructions above. Flashing to stock, rooting, CWR, all just by clicking a button on your computer. AIO
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Thanks for that, I'll definitely take a look at this. I was pretty sure I was overthinking things, I think this might be a simpler solution.
I was following general instructions from various places (the ICZen page, etc), and at first I was following guides from all over the place. After I got my legs, this was the main rooting guide that I followed:
(add www) forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1438478
And I was loosely following this guide for the ROM manager, CWR, etc:
(add www) androidauthority.com/vibrant-t959-ice-cream-sandwich-install-56729/
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Yep. I do believe all this is covered in there. Hardest part is finding the files (but they are out there). My guide's OP is short but comprehensive, so you should be able to go back to Eclair to ICS in under an hour (and that is a heavy handed time estimate). I can usually get it from 2.1 to ICZen in about 20 minutes and most of that time is waiting for the ROMs to settle down before I flash over them. Oh and since I have used GB bootloaders for some time, I am reminded of my Noob-i-ness when I have to get into Recovery on a Froyo bootloader. Last time it took me about 8 times to get there.
I understand it is frustrating, believe me I do, but it is all out there for the taking. Your OP is a good example of trying to dagnose a problem, not getting the answer and putting out as much info as you can to get help. Nice job on that.
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Thanks a lot for that, it does help a lot. I'm taking a look at that guide right now. Hopefully I can get through it without as much trouble as I had this time around (and without as much frustration). Also, I appreciate it that the author of the guide in question took the time to post here. Thanks again.
And in response to your comment on my OP, yes - I don't like it myself when people leave out information that may be critical to diagnosing their issue. It just prolongs things, makes the situation difficult, and its simply annoying. So I didn't want to be that guy. It looks like it worked!
mohitmoudgil said:
If you get stuck again then just odin lindroid from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057187&highlight=lindroid
It will give you everything ready for flashing ICS roms
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Thanks, if I do get stuck again I'll give this a try.
I appreciate all the help. I'll report on my progress soon. Hopefully, my next post will be about how happy I am to have ICS (or ICZen, rather) on my Vibrant!
Im probably late to the party but the way i get CWM is simply that i run the recovery 3e to 2e batch file (google 3e to 2e recovery) from my computer and then flash the CWM update.zip (its inside the clockworkmod folder ththat should be in the root of your sd) using reinstall packages, sometimes twice.. this should take you to CWM mod, after which i can flash the root package pretty easily
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Also, I appreciate it that the author of the guide in question took the time to post here. Thanks again.
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Hopefully, my next post will be about how happy I am to have ICS (or ICZen, rather) on my Vibrant!
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No problems man. I am usually scanning the General and Q&A sections during the days to see if anyone needs help. At night I turn it over to others to troubleshoot.
I do have to tell you about a certain caveat in the ICZen flashing that is different than the others and almost everyone misses it on the first time they try.
Steps
-Download ICZen and place it on your internal sd
-Reboot to Clockwork Recovery
-Perform a wipedata/factory reset <---You must do this
-Go to mounts and storage and format the system partition
-Flash your downloaded ICZ rom file
-From the main menu of recovery, perform a wipedata/factory reset again <---AND this
-Reboot
-On bootup, give it a few minutes to settle in, reboot and use as normal.
-Enjoy your ICZen!
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Most of the other ICS ROMs only have you Factory Reset once but you'll need to do it twice in ICZen, otherwise you'll get stuck in a bootloop.
W00T
Good timing with that post. I just came back here to report that I had got Odin, CyanogenMod, a Gingerbread Bootloader, and flashed back to 2.1, flashed Cyanogen mod and was JUST starting my ICZen flash. Interesting how booting into Recovery is built right into Cyanogenmod, I like that.
Anyway, I just performed a factory reset from the prompt that popped up right after I tried to flash ICZen (Deficient Touch Recovery, 5.5.0.4). I remember from the ICZen page that they told you to make SURE you had a CLEAN phone to start from, but I missed the second wipe step. Thanks for reminding me. I'm rebooting now, hopefully this'll work!
Edit: strange, I had to flash the ICZen ROM twice before I could get it to boot! I'm on the ICZen boot page as we speak, here we go...
Thanks for all your help. I'll post screenshots afterwards
CWalkop said:
Good timing with that post. I just came back here to report that I had got Odin, CyanogenMod, a Gingerbread Bootloader, and flashed back to 2.1, flashed Cyanogen mod and was JUST starting my ICZen flash.
Edit: strange, I had to flash the ICZen ROM twice before I could get it to boot! I'm on the ICZen boot page as we speak, here we go...
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Noticed that you list GB bl's but not that you flashed them. If you did then no worries.
Re: your edit. If you got to the ICZen bootanimation and it still doesn't boot up, try wiping and factory reset again. Should work out after that. Good luck.
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Noticed that you list GB bl's but not that you flashed them. If you did then no worries.
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Ah, sorry for the confusion. I did in fact flash the GB bootloader, and it worked fine. I was confused for a bit because I thought I needed to choose a specific bootloader from the page you provided, but then I just chose one and it went through fine.
Re: your edit. If you got to the ICZen bootanimation and it still doesn't boot up, try wiping and factory reset again. Should work out after that. Good luck.
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That's not exactly what happened; it just rebooted into the recovery manager again after I told it to reboot normally.
But...as you probably garnered from this post, everything worked perfectly after that! I booted into ICZen, setup the phone (no bloatware is nice), and started using it! Its even compatible with some apps that it wasn't before, which is great!
I attached some screenshots. It felt like the right thing to do.
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*cheers*
Thanks for all the help! You were great. I have over locked a bit; now I'm trying to set up Chainfire 3D so I can run the Tegra apps I bought for my previous tablet (ASUS Transformer, sold to save for the Infinity). I can probably find a guide of some kind online.
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Kind of random, but I find it really interesting that you can adjust the display color balance on ICZen. That's an absolutely incredible feature; I was actually hoping to find an app that would accomplish this but the built-in control seems to work great! Tweaked to my hearts desire.
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I'm gonna go out on a limb here & ask a question that's been on my mind for a while, so bear with me. But first, let me give you some background so there's no confusion & no unnecessary questions asked. I'm by no means a "pro" at modifying my Note 3, I just follow instructions carefully & then implement those directions to achieve results. That's how I rooted my Note 3 but could still care less that I tripped Knox in the end.
I have the 32 GB Sprint Galaxy Note 3 with an 8 GB microSD. It's rooted using Chainfire's method. I also have TWRP for a recovery, but I'm using the stock Sprint ROM that came with it. I have a few root apps installed (Titanium backup, AdAway & Root Explorer) but the rest are what Sprint (& Android) put in there, minus a few that are totally unnecessary for me...(chat apps, picture drawings, step counting & so on) that were removed with Titanuim. It's still on 4.3 Jellybean with PUBMJ4 baseband. I also have the Wi-Fi hotspot fixed through 2 file replacements using Root Explorer.
Now that you know what I have, onto the question...
I see many, many ROMs in other threads that I'd like to try out, but don't know how to go about doing this. Before you jump right in & answer, here's my problem. If I try a ROM but don't like it, or it doesn't suit my needs, how can I go about going back to what I have now in the best (& fewest) steps necessary? In other words, to go back to exactly what ROM I have now, the apps installed, baseband, the whole nine yards. Just like a computer backup, it's a bit-for-bit restore, completely mirroring the hard drive. Understand?
Maybe you could explain to me like I'm seven years old what apps I need, what procedures are taken, the order in which they happen & so on. If I need an app or two to do just this, I have approximately $20 Google Play credit left.
Can a DEV or an experienced person that's done just this help a fellow out? Don't get me wrong, the stock ROM I'm using works for me, but there's ROMs posted that look just awesome! It's all about "personalization", am I right?
Easy, since you have a custom recovery installed (twrp) , you simply do a "nandroid" backup (I personally like to backup to an external SD card, so get a bigger one) before wiping and installing something new. If you like what you got, fine. If you want to go back, wipe and restore! Easy Peasy!
Sorry, being a father means sometimes your time suddenly becomes unavailable. But believe me, it's really easy once you figure out twrp.
I'll let another fine member get more details if you actually need them. ?
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So did you figure it all out?
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kingdazy said:
Easy, since you have a custom recovery installed (twrp) , you simply do a "nandroid" backup (I personally like to backup to an external SD card, so get a bigger one) before wiping and installing something new. If you like what you got, fine. If you want to go back, wipe and restore! Easy Peasy!
Sorry, being a father means sometimes your time suddenly becomes unavailable. But believe me, it's really easy once you figure out twrp.
I'll let another fine member get more details if you actually need them. ?
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Doing a Nandroid backup as we speak! I didn't realize TWRP could do that. (duh! ) I only installed TWRP because I just liked the name of it. TWERP!! (gotta nice sound to it, doesn't it??) Thanks a bunch! :good:
tonyevo52 said:
So did you figure it all out?
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I did. I found a Youtube link on how to do a TWRP backup on the Sprint Note 3. Easy Peasy as said above! I'll try some ROMs this weekend (can't promise nuthin' cause it's gonna be 70 degrees this weekend & I'm itchin' to ride my mountainbike along the boardwalk at the Virginia Beach.)
But now that the hard part is outta the way, it's all easy street from here!
Just be sure to Please, oh god Please, read all instructions on any rom you decide to try. Doesn't hurt to read the last 10 pages of each too, get an idea of Current issues that may not be documented in the OP.
And don't get lazy, follow word for word. The only times I f*cked stuff up was when I didn't follow instructions (ie, thought my experience meant I knew best), or just got sloppy.
And, don't forget to wipe! (I wipe 3X, everytime, as a habit. Some people will give you reasons why that's unnecessary, but I can say confidently, if perhaps anecdotally, that I Never have the issues others have with bad flashes, softbricks, FCs, etc.)
Something to get comfortable with, even though you may never need it is ODIN. It's most common use is a utility for flashing stock ROMs and firmwares, great for recovery from bad things. Again, you may never need it, but have it ready in your Pc with a stock ROM file, just in case.
Finally, Titantium Backup can be your best friend, if used properly. It can also be a real pain, so don't become too dependant on it.
FIN
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kingdazy said:
Just be sure to Please, oh god Please, read all instructions on any rom you decide to try. Doesn't hurt to read the last 10 pages of each too, get an idea of Current issues that may not be documented in the OP.
And don't get lazy, follow word for word. The only times I f*cked stuff up was when I didn't follow instructions (ie, thought my experience meant I knew best), or just got sloppy.
And, don't forget to wipe! (I wipe 3X, everytime, as a habit. Some people will give you reasons why that's unnecessary, but I can say confidently, if perhaps anecdotally, that I Never have the issues others have with bad flashes, softbricks, FCs, etc.)
Something to get comfortable with, even though you may never need it is ODIN. It's most common use is a utility for flashing stock ROMs and firmwares, great for recovery from bad things. Again, you may never need it, but have it ready in your Pc with a stock ROM file, just in case.
Finally, Titantium Backup can be your best friend, if used properly. It can also be a real pain, so don't become too dependant on it.
FIN
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No worries! As I said in the OP, I follow directions carefully. I read everything.
Odin is my friend as well. I have it installed on my laptop. That's how I flashed basebands & deodexed stock rooted ROMs on my Galaxy S III. I also have the original stock Sprint ROM for this GN3 "just in case", in a folder sitting on my desktop with a few extra tools. I've never bricked a phone, unless you count using Samsung's online update (can't think of the name at the moment). It said 4.3 was available, so I downloaded it. It flashed, rebooted, but stuck there. Never finished the boot, just gave me an error code. Samsung's own update killed my GS3 & was unrecoverable. Believe me, I tried everything. What was strange, was the ROM was 4.3 but the baseband was the previous version, not the newer one, so the phone just puked. It never updated the baseband so it bricked. Now, I tried (and used) different radios with no problems before the update. Everything worked in harmony. Go figure!
Time for sleep my friend. Gotta work in the morning!
Hi everyone,
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900P) on Sprint and am currently running the latest Cyanogenmod.
I absolutely NEED for both Wi-Fi Teather AND GPS to work on my phone and so far, the Wi-Fi Teathering works perfect on Cyanogenmod, but GPS will not work no matter what workaround I try on the phone.
So, I thought I'd come here to ask you all for recommendations on the best and stable ROM that BOTH Wi-Fo Teathering and GPS work on without a doubt.
If I need to go to a ROM that is extremely close to Stock, then so be it. I just need to be sure that these two things work without issues.
Any suggestions are GREATLY appreciated!!
Best,
Jason
I use stock rooted touchwiz and they both absolutely work for me! :good:
inkmachine said:
Hi everyone,
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900P) on Sprint and am currently running the latest Cyanogenmod.
I absolutely NEED for both Wi-Fi Teather AND GPS to work on my phone and so far, the Wi-Fi Teathering works perfect on Cyanogenmod, but GPS will not work no matter what workaround I try on the phone.
So, I thought I'd come here to ask you all for recommendations on the best and stable ROM that BOTH Wi-Fo Teathering and GPS work on without a doubt.
If I need to go to a ROM that is extremely close to Stock, then so be it. I just need to be sure that these two things work without issues.
Any suggestions are GREATLY appreciated!!
Best,
Jason
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Stick to stock or stock based ROMs. Asking what's the "best" is always relative here and often meaningless. If you are looking for a non-TW based ROM for all of this then a 1000 factors come into play. Did they flash the ROM clean or dirty? If dirty from what ROM? Was these things working before flashing? If they got GPS working...did they have to do something more? Does that work for everyone? Are they calling the ROM the BEST because they like the color? How many have they tried?
Another thought is, has anyone gotten GPS to work on CM? If so, have you tried the same methods? If it worked for them and not for you, that should tell you something about trying to find another non-TW ROM where it does work. There are variances from phone to phone causing something to work on one and not another.
With all that said, if you are not heading to a TW ROM, the trial and error may be in your hands to work this out, not someone's opinion.
FreddyFredFred said:
I use stock rooted touchwiz and they both absolutely work for me! :good:
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Can you provide a link to that stock rooted touchwiz that you use? Just want to make sure I get the correct one lol.
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Can you provide a link to that stock rooted touchwiz that you use? Just want to make sure I get the correct one lol.
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If you are new to the note 3 my thread linked here http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 will give you step by step how to root your device. There is no magic pill, it takes about a hour or less to do. All stock roms on the Note 3 are touchwiz, so it does matter what version of KitKat is on your phone i.e. 4.3 NAB, 4.4.2 NC5 or 4.4.4 NH7, when you root your device it will become stock rooted touchwiz.
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If you are new to the note 3 my thread linked here http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 will give you step by step how to root your device. There is no magic pill, it takes about a hour or less to do. All stock roms on the Note 3 are touchwiz, so it does matter what version of KitKat is on your phone i.e. 4.3 NAB, 4.4.2 NC5 or 4.4.4 NH7, when you root your device it will become stock rooted touchwiz.
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Hi!
Thanks for the info! I'm going to read through it after work today.
I'm already currently rooted with CWM based Recovery v6.0.4.7
compiled by Xiaolu (20140125)
My current and only ROM on the phone is the most current version of CyanogenMod.
I hope none of the above causes any problems for me when trying to go to the rooted stock touchwiz!!
inkmachine said:
Hi!
Thanks for the info! I'm going to read through it after work today.
I'm already currently rooted with CWM based Recovery v6.0.4.7
compiled by Xiaolu (20140125)
My current and only ROM on the phone is the most current version of CyanogenMod.
I hope none of the above causes any problems for me when trying to go to the rooted stock touchwiz!!
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I'm going to assume you received the phone that way. First I would make a backup of the Cyanogen rom on the device, "you know that one works", to an external sd card, or use the internal sd card, and then copy and paste the back up file you just made to the desktop of your PC via USB cable. Now the with phone connected to your PC go to the internal sd card, copy and paste the DCIM, music, and any other data you want to keep to the desktop of you PC. Then go to settings/general/Backup and reset/Factory Data reset/reset basically you are going to do a factory reset. That should take you back to unrooted stock. It will delete all your data, like the device was new. Now, you need to go to settings/general/about device and see what version of KitKat you have. Then you need to go to download mode ( press the power button, volume down button, and home button at the same time a screen will come up then push the volume up button) it should look like this :
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
If both lines are not OFFICIAL the you need to flash a fresh copy of what ever stock version of KitKat 4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4.4 you want with odin. Check out the thread I listed above to do that, and get to stock, then follow the steps to stock rooted touchwiz. Make a backup of the stock rooted TW rom that way you can always get back to square one it's like system restore on your PC.
Ok, with the stock rooted TW rom up and running get the device connected to the PC, and copy and paste the data files on your PC desktop back on the internal sd card. Get the device to the point of a daily user, then make a backup. Now one more twist and your done, if and when you try to restore that Cyanogen rom first backup you made, the md5 will not match your new stock rooted rom. Here is the fix, first try and restore the Cyanogen backup maybe you will get lucky. If not download a root file manager like Root Explorer, go to the Cyanogen backup that failed and click on it all the files that make the OS will come up. Find the file named "nandroid.md5" and delete it. Now use root explorer and create a new file and install in the same place, check permissions should be rwxrwx--- . Then go ahead and restore the Cyanogen backup again, this time the system will ignore the empty nandroid.md5 file and install the Cyanogen backup. I know this looks tough but you can do it, and be a flashaholic like the rest of us !!! Lol
Terms, Conditions, and Background
Please consider the following carefully before even thinking about flashing this ROM:
--I have no idea what I'm doing
--I have never done any dev work before this
--I only did this because no one else has done it
--Installing/flashing this ROM may brick or otherwise destroy/render your device useless
--By downloading, you hold me completely harmless and it's all on you!
ROM building process:
--I rooted the ROM and installed TWRP
--Deodexed the ROM (pulled the files, deodexed, created a .zip of the deodexed files, flashed the files back)
--Nandroid the ROM
--Extracted boot/kernel and system partition
--Renamed all the Knox stuff to .bak
--Built the flashable zip
--Tested flash on TWRP and CWM.
(a lot of search, trial and error on figuring out some of the steps)
This ROM DOES NOT wipe the data partition. So your setup will remain
This ROM already has the SD card write fix flashed to it
I made no other modifications
Credit to jovy23 -- I used his META-INF from Note 4.
If you choose to proceed and use the ROM after warnings above....
1) Do a full nandroid first. In fact, do two! Backup using TWRP or CWM.
2) Download the ROM and compare MD5 just to be sure
3) Flash using TWRP or CWM
4) Wipe cache and dalvik
5) Reboot and enjoy
6) If you get a bootloop, I wouldn't know why. Restore from backup.
Download
This ROM is only for Sprint Note Edge 915P: LINK
MD5 Here: LINK
Afterthoughts
--Please hit/say "Thanks" if you deem appropriate
--Please be nice. I don't know what I'm doing. I'm only sharing in case someone else want the same I do.
--If you can contribute and help improve this, I'm all ears.
--Please do not mirror, repost, or otherwise share without my permission.
--In case you're wondering, I wanted deodexed because it gives way to theming/customization. I also thought I read that Xposed requires deodexed in some cases.
--Did I miss anything?
Well, here goes nothing.... Enjoy.....
Just in case....
Link is up!
snovvman said:
Link is up!
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As soon as I figure out how to get a working TWRP I will flash this! I early rooted and have no recovery at this time....
Cheers! AND BIG THANKS!
WHOA! I just attempted 3 finger salute and got TWRP to come up! I thought it was broken but it appears to be doing a Nandroid BU as I type. I always do a complete BU with Titanium BU as well so will go do that next and then try your ROM! Cheers!
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As soon as I figure out how to get a working TWRP I will flash this! I early rooted and have no recovery at this time....
Cheers! AND BIG THANKS!
WHOA! I just attempted 3 finger salute and got TWRP to come up! I thought it was broken but it appears to be doing a Nandroid BU as I type. I always do a complete BU with Titanium BU as well so will go do that next and then try your ROM! Cheers!
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You have two options:
Fully working CWM for Sprint Edge:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...15s-n9150-cwm-based-recovery-6-0-5-1-t2954960
Note 4 TWRP works on Edge (be sure to turn screen brightness down to 10, there will be two white bars on the side)
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/266
Both work fine to flash zips.
Edit: Just saw your edit. If you use TWRP, disable screen timeout. For me, when the screen times out, I can't get it to turn back on.
Nice. That didn't take long now did it...
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FIRST! I think.....
Well. I finally flashed it, I think. TWRP said that it completed... but it took under a minute to complete.
Also, according the "About" in settings, it indicates a Knox version at the bottom... that might be right... but I don't know.
How can I tell, since there really weren't any significant changes other than deodexing and Knox removal, if I got flashed?
beejmeister said:
FIRST! I think.....
Well. I finally flashed it, I think. TWRP said that it completed... but it took under a minute to complete.
Also, according the "About" in settings, it indicates a Knox version at the bottom... that might be right... but I don't know.
How can I tell, since there really weren't any significant changes other than deodexing and Knox removal, if I got flashed?
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I can think of a couple of ways to check:
1) Use Root Explorer, look at /system/app, you shouldn't see and .odex files
2) Look at settings/applications/all, you shouldn't see any knox apps listed
Let me know what you find. Thanks.
NK1....
By the way, the Sprint Note Edge is now on NK1 build. I will build an upgrade path and NK1 deodexed if there is enough interest. Let me know.
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By the way, the Sprint Note Edge is now on NK1 build. I will build an upgrade path and NK1 deodexed if there is enough interest. Let me know.
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I was on NK1 prior to flashing. PLEASE do a upgrade. I know I'm the only one posting here... but I hope you will award my bravery and create the NK1 file. Thanks.
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snovvman said:
I can think of a couple of ways to check:
1) Use Root Explorer, look at /system/app, you shouldn't see and .odex files
2) Look at settings/applications/all, you shouldn't see any knox apps listed
Let me know what you find. Thanks.
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1) No .odex files
2) No knox apps listed
PROFIT!
Cheers!
I'm uploading a trial of a Nk1 now. Didn't do anything to the rom yet.
I thought about continuing with a full rom with the added goodies, but I'm not sure yet.
I'm a themer not a builder, lol...but I got a great team of guys who would help me with it all.
Guess it depends on how many other devs in sprint are moving over to the edge vs the note 4.
Instead of doing all the extra work, you may want to consider using a kitchen. It will do a lot of that itself that you manually did. Just a thought bro. Good job btw:thumbup:
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beejmeister said:
I was on NK1 prior to flashing. PLEASE do a upgrade. I know I'm the only one posting here... but I hope you will award my bravery and create the NK1 file. Thanks.
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1) No .odex files
2) No knox apps listed
PROFIT!
Cheers!
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I'll need NK1 for my Edge too, so when I get it done, I'll upload it.
Thanks for letting me know that it worked.
cbucz24 said:
I'm uploading a trial of a Nk1 now. Didn't do anything to the rom yet.
I thought about continuing with a full rom with the added goodies, but I'm not sure yet.
I'm a themer not a builder, lol...but I got a great team of guys who would help me with it all.
Guess it depends on how many other devs in sprint are moving over to the edge vs the note 4.
Instead of doing all the extra work, you may want to consider using a kitchen. It will do a lot of that itself that you manually did. Just a thought bro. Good job btw:thumbup:
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Thanks, it's been awhile since I heard that term "kitchen". I think I used one once to modify some framework. I'll look into it. Thanks.
OK. Update on the install.
No problems with the install. However. I am getting SIGNIFICANT lag across the ROM. In entering text, changing apps, swiping launcher screens, etc. Did cache wipes and such and still it persists. I had to restore my Nandroid BU.
Now. I have previously removed several of the bloatware apps and frozen a couple and I'm wondering that since this ROM is actually "Stock rooted" and those apps would have been reinstalled with the ROM... I don't know. The lag was just so frustrating that I couldn't stay with it.
When you put up NK1 I'll try it though, because MAYBE it was the NJL ROM that I hadn't ever experienced before since I did the NK1 update when I first got the phone....
Anyway. Thanks for your efforts!
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OK. Update on the install.
No problems with the install. However. I am getting SIGNIFICANT lag across the ROM. In entering text, changing apps, swiping launcher screens, etc. Did cache wipes and such and still it persists. I had to restore my Nandroid BU.
Now. I have previously removed several of the bloatware apps and frozen a couple and I'm wondering that since this ROM is actually "Stock rooted" and those apps would have been reinstalled with the ROM... I don't know. The lag was just so frustrating that I couldn't stay with it.
When you put up NK1 I'll try it though, because MAYBE it was the NJL ROM that I hadn't ever experienced before since I did the NK1 update when I first got the phone....
Anyway. Thanks for your efforts!
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Thanks for your feedback. So are you saying that your backup (factory/odexed) does not have lag? There are a couple of threads in the Edge forum re lag, take a look at those.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/help/sooo-laggy-t2954767
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/general/experiencing-lag-t2914618
Try going to Settings/storage/ delete cached data.
I also have a T-Mo Edge that I am seeing lag. If you don't mind, test this: Stock (odexed, as shipped, from your backup), clean (no installed apps, after fresh wipe) VS. deodexed, clean (no installed apps, after fresh wipe). If under these conditions, the deodexed (and only the deodexed) still lags, I would say that something is wrong with the ROM.
Thanks.
I did a quick search:
https://www.google.com/webhp?source...&es_th=1&ie=UTF-8#newwindow=1&q=note edge lag
Take a look at the first page, it seems like Note 4s are seeing various lag too. I am seeing lag in different places on my T-Mo Edge (haven't used Sprint Edge much yet) and would like to find a solution.
NK1 for Sprint is up!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-sprint-note-edge-sm-915p-nk1-rooted-t2962837