I am no developer by any means, just a regular user that was determined to find a stable S5 ROM for my S4, after making the mistake of buying this locked down piece of crap! Anyway, after trying all the S5 ROMs developed for the Verizon variant and I was constantly running into problems with them. Systemui crashing, random reboots, etc. I came across a post on how to get AOSP running on safestrap and it gave me a idea.. Take a AT&T ROM, and replace the (at&t) apns-config.xml file inside the ROM with the (Verizon) apns-config.xml from a Verizon based ROM. So that's what I did, and it seemed to work, on any SafeStrap compatible ROM. But then I came across a Patch that seems to work just as well. And I came across Goldfinger ROM and Ive been running it for a week, with no problems!
UPDATE AS OF 10-06-14 THE ORIGINAL ROM HAS BEEN UPDATED. IR BLASTER BUG FIXED!
Bugs?
Some users report GPS issues, but ive never experienced it, but other users in the original thread have reported it. Test and let me know!
So in this thread, I will explain 2 different ways how to get the great Goldfinger ROM on your Verizon S4.
I TAKE NO CREDIT FOR ANY DEVELOPMENT POSTED. Im just typing the How-To guide!
First things first I want to Thank/Give Credit to everybody deserving it!
[email protected] for developing this fantastic ROM!
[email protected] for the patch
- Chainfire for root
- @Surge1223 for modules and Modems
- Hashcode for Safestrap, making all this possible!
Downloads Needed:
- Goldfinger ROM thread with Download links:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/development/movin-please-posts-t2864506
- Patch thread with download links:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674280
- Chainfire SuperSu Zip
- http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/
- Surge1223 Modem and Modules:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487298
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23486521113837640
-Signal bar fix:
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358559322
After everything is downloaded and moved to your SD-Card:
First install process - Easier, but may not always work properly:
1. Flash GoldFinger ROM and choose your preferences in Aroma
2. Flash Patch
a. inside aroma choose Full install, add Verizon features and build.prop, and no kernel)
3. Flash Signal bar fix
3. SuperSu zip to get root back
4. Wi-Fi modules
5. Bootloader specific modem (optional, but highly recommended)
** If this install works and you get data, and sms, then great youre done! **
** After this install you will have the s4 phone and sms apps. If you would like to update to the S5 apps, there are a few ways to do that.
- Use this thread and follow install instructions as posted:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676928
If the first method did not work for you, follow these instructions:
1. Download Goldfinger ROM to your PC
2. Download Verizon ROM (stock, echoe, hyperdrive, etc.)
3. Extract the Verizon ROM to wherever you like
4. Navigate to system > etc and find the file named "apns-config.xml"
5. Save the Verizon ROM apns-config.xml to your desktop
6. Now use 7zip, or a similar program and open the Goldfinger ROM
7. Navigate to system > etc and find the same apns-config.xml
8. Once you've located it, delete it.
9. Now, copy the "apns-config.xml" that you moved to your desktop, from your Verizon ROM, and place it in the same place that you deleted the old one from
10. After that, close out of 7zip and copy Goldfinger to your SD-Card
11. Now follow the normal install process posted above.
I hope everyone enjoys! If you like this ROM, please head over to the ROM thread and thank iB4STiD and let him know his work is appreciated!
Original Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/development/movin-please-posts-t2864506
Thanks for posting this. I always wondered if VZW users could download and use other carriers' ROMs.
jrgthird said:
Thanks for posting this. I always wondered if VZW users could download and use other carriers' ROMs.
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Welcome! Let me know how everything goes for you!
i'm trying to jump ship from this phone but thanks for the write up, it'll help a lot of ppl still trying to use this phone
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I am no developer by any means, just a regular user that was determined to find a stable S5 ROM for my S4, after making the mistake of buying this locked down piece of crap! Anyway, after trying all the S5 ROMs developed for the Verizon variant and I was constantly running into problems with them. Systemui crashing, random reboots, etc. I came across a post on how to get AOSP running on safestrap and it gave me a idea.. Take a AT&T ROM, and replace the (at&t) apns-config.xml file inside the ROM with the (Verizon) apns-config.xml from a Verizon based ROM. So that's what I did, and it seemed to work, on any SafeStrap compatible ROM. But then I came across a Patch that seems to work just as well. And I came across Goldfinger ROM and Ive been running it for a week, with no problems!
Bugs?
Only one, IR blaster does not work. ROM bug!
So in this thread, I will explain 2 different ways how to get the great Goldfinger ROM on your Verizon S4.
I TAKE NO CREDIT FOR ANY DEVELOPMENT POSTED. Im just typing the How-To guide!
First things first I want to Thank/Give Credit to everybody deserving it!
[email protected] for developing this fantastic ROM!
[email protected] for the patch
- Chainfire for root
- @Surge1223 for modules and Modems
- Hashcode for Safestrap, making all this possible!
Downloads Needed:
- Goldfinger ROM thread with Download links:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/development/movin-please-posts-t2864506
- Patch thread with download links:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674280
- Chainfire SuperSu Zip
- http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/
- Surge1223 Modem and Modules:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487298
- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23486521113837640
After everything is downloaded and moved to your SD-Card:
First install process - Easier, but may not always work properly:
1. Flash GoldFinger ROM and choose your preferences in Aroma
2. Flash Patch
a. inside aroma choose Full install, add Verizon features and build.prop, and no kernel)
3. SuperSu zip to get root back
4. Wi-Fi modules
5. Bootloader specific modem (optional, but highly recommended)
** If this install works and you get data, and sms, then great youre done! **
** After this install you will have the s4 phone and sms apps. If you would like to update to the S5 apps, there are a few ways to do that.
- Use this thread and follow install instructions as posted:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676928
If the first method did not work for you, follow these instructions:
1. Download Goldfinger ROM to your PC
2. Download Verizon ROM (stock, echoe, hyperdrive, etc.)
3. Extract the Verizon ROM to wherever you like
4. Navigate to system > etc and find the file named "apns-config.xml"
5. Save the Verizon ROM apns-config.xml to your desktop
6. Now use 7zip, or a similar program and open the Goldfinger ROM
7. Navigate to system > etc and find the same apns-config.xml
8. Once you've located it, delete it.
9. Now, copy the "apns-config.xml" that you moved to your desktop, from your Verizon ROM, and place it in the same place that you deleted the old one from
10. After that, close out of 7zip and copy Goldfinger to your SD-Card
11. Now follow the normal install process posted above.
I hope everyone enjoys! If you like this ROM, please head over to the ROM thread and thank iB4STiD and let him know his work is appreciated!
Original Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/development/movin-please-posts-t2864506
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What patch should be used?
The international patch. I have the link in the downloads section
luke24 said:
The international patch. I have the link in the downloads section
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Yes, but which of them?
mitzael said:
Yes, but which of them?
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Oh my bad haha.. Always use the latest one, V25.
I tried this. I used the 2nd method, changing out the apns config.xml file. After flashing, it seemed like it was going work, but never took me to the setup page. It just kept churning, then a haptic response like it was ready to go, then churning again, over and over. I really think I did this right, but maybe not. I really want this to work!
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I tried this. I used the 2nd method, changing out the apns config.xml file. After flashing, it seemed like it was going work, but never took me to the setup page. It just kept churning, then a haptic response like it was ready to go, then churning again, over and over. I really think I did this right, but maybe not. I really want this to work!
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Did you flash the patch as well?
Yep, 25
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Yep, 25
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Huh that's weird cause I installed it the dame way you did, using the 2nd method and everything runs great!
You cause always try again it could have been a bad flash, or use method #1. No one has had any problems with that method yet.
But to me it just sounds like a bad flash.
What selections in Aroma do you suggest? IE what phone version? What Kernel etc? I can't seem to get it to work.
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What selections in Aroma do you suggest? IE what phone version? What Kernel etc? I can't seem to get it to work.
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At&t safestrap version
No kernel if you're on safestrap
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At&t safestrap version
No kernel if you're on safestrap
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Sorry I am on MDK Bootloader still.
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Sorry I am on MDK Bootloader still.
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Oh I'm not sure then.. I'm sorry I'm on SS.
On safestrap, it has been on the boot screen for a while and won't move.
mfun89 said:
On safestrap, it has been on the boot screen for a while and won't move.
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This happened to me when trying to flash blackbox... no idea what I did wrong. They said it can happen when you don't wipe correctly.
Very interested in trying this out since it has the s5 power saving mode... I only get like one hour of on screen time with any rom as it is haha
vicariouscheese said:
This happened to me when trying to flash blackbox... no idea what I did wrong. They said it can happen when you don't wipe correctly.
Very interested in trying this out since it has the s5 power saving mode... I only get like one hour of on screen time with any rom as it is haha
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Try out the echoe 29.1 port it has all of the s5 features you're looking for
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On safestrap, it has been on the boot screen for a while and won't move.
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Did you flash the signal bar fix? You will get a bootloop if you don't. And make sure you clean install it
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This is a ROM Base of the latest LP VS985 23C & 23B for all devs who work on Stock LG system. It was a part of JasmineROM, but since it's Unmodified Stock/Rooted ROM, it should be just a ROM base. It makes it easy to upgrade to LP without the OTA hassle & to prepare partitions for future updates. It also keeps Bump-signed images (TWRP recovery & custom kernels) working without affecting any of the current ROMs/Kernels. You might need to just flash modem & kernel (check this post for official firmware) if you'd like to downgrade or switch ROMs (only if they're not already included in that ROM).
I went the image route (the new method) because I had some issues with some firmware. It run perfectly on my device, but failed to boot (or stuck in a bootloop) for some testers. The reason for Data/WiFi & other issues I've experienced during testing was due Symlinks, Permissions, & SELinux context. They should be identical to stock system. So, to avoid any other unforeseen issues, I decided to write stock images (so it works as expected) & updates will automatically follow the correct symlinks/permissions/context. I can make a working updater-script, but this way is much easier & straightforward.
23C Installation Instructions: - Official
BACKUP your apps via TitaniumBackup
REBOOT to TWRP recovery (the latest TWRP v2.8.6.0 can be found here)
WIPE everything (system/data/cache/dalvic)
FLASH JasmineROM_v7.0.zip - BE PATIENT !
FLASH SuperSU for ROOT access
RESET factory from within ROM (in Settings) is required.
If you run into WiFi/Sync issues, flash CRONTAB_DisableIPv6.zip
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23C Installation Instructions: - Leak
BACKUP your apps via TitaniumBackup
REBOOT to TWRP recovery (the latest TWRP v2.8.6.0 can be found here)
WIPE everything (system/data/cache/dalvic)
FLASH JasmineROM_v6.0_Unmodified.zip - BE PATIENT !
RESET factory from within ROM (in Settings) is required.
If you run into WiFi/Sync issues, flash CRONTAB_DisableIPv6.zip
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23B Installation Instructions: - Leak
The installation of 23B is quite simple (much less complicated than it sounds): you just need to run installROM.sh script; the other steps are just for preparation/clarification. This method just works in all situations (coming from Stock KK 10B/11C/12B or AOSP LP) we tested to update all relevant partitions. The future updates will be in the form of a regular flashable .ZIP file.
1. Make Nandroid backup of your ROM via TWRP recovery
2. Download & extract JasmineROM_v5.0.zip (use Zarchiver)
3. Make sure you don't have any partition images in internal storage (/sdcard)
4. Copy all files in JasmineROM_v5.0 directory to internal storage (/sdcard)
5. (Re)boot into TWRP recovery
6. Use Terminal Command (in TWRP) OR ADB (from PC/Mac/Linux via adb shell) to run the following 3 commands:
Code:
cp /sdcard/installROM.sh /sbin/
chmod 0755 /sbin/installROM.sh
sh /sbin/installROM.sh
The first two commands shouldn't print anything.
The 1st command copies the script to /sbin & the 2nd sets its permissions.
The 3rd command runs the script only if it's in /sbin (1st command) & has executable permissions (2nd command).
If you've messed up with your partitions layout or filesystem (e.g., formatting f2fs), revert to factory setup (e.g., ext4 filesystem - since stock kernel doesn't support f2fs).
The last command will take some time (~10 minutes). BE PATIENT !.
Some entries will appear to hang, do not interrupt or disconnect cable!
The "No space left on device" warning is NORMAL
You should see command prompt & ROM info/release date at the end !
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7. Flash Download Mode Fix + Debuggable Kernel & Reboot
If you run into issues, it's because you've conflicting data from KK.
Do a factory reset in Settings to restore default LP databases!
You may use TitaniumBackup instead of factory reset > Tap batch actions on the top right > Scroll down to "Manipulate data" > Run "Wipe data for user & system apps"
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Downloads:
Please read carefully the instructions above before proceeding at you own risk!
JasmineROM v7.0 Release: JasmineROM_v7.0.zip
md5: 7ac04a41e1f6bb26f51e50760023395d
JasmineROM v6.0 Unmodified: JasmineROM_v6.0_Unmodified.zip
md5: 18887557219ccbf428a4fe99733698da
CRONTAB + Disable IPv6: CRONTAB_DisableIPv6.zip
md5: c6487922357b330cbb6257d91076ca7d
JasmineROM v5.0 Unmodified: JasmineROM_v5.0.zip
md5: 4e6aec50ab9763c4396dcb5e45408a95
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Thanks to:
All devs/testers/users contributed to it
@HolyAngel for collaboration on Stock-based ROMs
@bweN diorD & @autoprime for the images!
@annoyingduck & @krazy_smokezalot for final tests
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You guys are the best! I know everyone has been looking forward to this day. If you wanted to flash KK back, would it work to just flash the modems/KK ROM over this?
guitarbedlam said:
You guys are the best! I know everyone has been looking forward to this day. If you wanted to flash KK back, would it work to just flash the modems/KK ROM over this?
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Yep, just flash the KK ROM + proper kernel & modem
Will this method work for 23a stock? I can't get any method to work for kdz, tot, or root. I lost root when I used active launcher to push 23 a.
jthompson0019 said:
Will this method work for 23a stock? I can't get any method to work for kdz, tot, or root. I lost root when I used active launcher to push 23 a.
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This method is for those coming from Stock KK 10B/11C/12B or AOSP LP with KK firmware.
hsbadr said:
This method is for those coming from Stock KK 10B/11C/12B or AOSP LP with KK firmware.
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Is there a method you would recommend? I can't seem to get anything to work.
jthompson0019 said:
Is there a method you would recommend? I can't seem to get anything to work.
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You may try this at your own risk. It may work, but not tested.
hsbadr said:
This is a ROM Base of the latest LP VS985 23B for all devs who work on Stock LG system. It was a part of JasmineROM, but since it's Unmodified Stock/Rooted ROM, it should be just a ROM base. It makes it easy to upgrade to LP without the OTA hassle & to prepare partitions for future updates. It also keeps Bump-signed images (TWRP recovery & custom kernels) working without affecting any of the current ROMs/Kernels. You might need to just flash modem & kernel (check this post for official firmware) if you'd like to downgrade or switch ROMs (only if they're not already included in that ROM).
I went the image route (the new method) because I had some issues with some firmware. It run perfectly on my device, but failed to boot (or stuck in a bootloop) for some testers. The reason for Data/WiFi & other issues I've experienced during testing was due Symlinks, Permissions, & SELinux context. They should be identical to stock system. So, to avoid any other unforeseen issues, I decided to write stock images (so it works as expected) & updates will automatically follow the correct symlinks/permissions/context. I can make a working installer-script, but this way is much easier & straitforward.
The installation is quite simple (much less complicated than it sounds): you just need to run installROM.sh script; the other steps are just for preparation/clarification. This method just works in all situations (coming from Stock KK 10B/11C/12B or AOSP LP) we tested to update all relevant partitions. The future updates will be in the form of a regular flashable .ZIP file.
Installation Instructions:
Did you know that... You are the best? ?????
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Thanks a lot. Worked great. Is anyone having trouble with ADB after updating? My ADB worked fine before. I'm trying to find new drivers to install but can't seem to get it.
Coming from the stock KK running AOSP based LP ROMs right now should I install this to get my modem updated to the LP one? Or can I just flash the LP modem to get that updated?
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Coming from the stock KK running AOSP based LP ROMs right now should I install this to get my modem updated to the LP one? Or can I just flash the LP modem to get that updated?
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You can just flash the modem, but I have no idea if the 23B modem works with AOSP/CM 12.
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I'm having trouble installing the original jasmine from page 200. I go through all the steps to run the install script, and everything goes fine and it installs correctly. When I boot it up, however, it won't load and it gives me the stock verizon boot animation and it hangs there. I didn't flash the download mode fix, was going to do that after I booted up for the first time
EDIT: I reinstalled the script, again, everything goes fine and it shows the release data at the end. Then, I flash the last zip, goes fine, and I reboot just like in the instructions and it gives me a blue and green light from the notification light and it's hanging at the stock verizon boot animation and it doesn't look like it's going anywhere. Anyone can help??
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I'm having trouble installing the original jasmine from page 200.
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You shouldn't post the same thing in multiple threads.
Sent from my VK810 4G
cap1tal1sm said:
I'm having trouble installing the original jasmine from page 200. I go through all the steps to run the install script, and everything goes fine and it installs correctly. When I boot it up, however, it won't load and it gives me the stock verizon boot animation and it hangs there. I didn't flash the download mode fix, was going to do that after I booted up for the first time
EDIT: I reinstalled the script, again, everything goes fine and it shows the release data at the end. Then, I flash the last zip, goes fine, and I reboot just like in the instructions and it gives me a blue and green light from the notification light and it's hanging at the stock verizon boot animation and it doesn't look like it's going anywhere. Anyone can help??
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Hey, friendly advice. Don't cross post. Especially 3 different threads.
From my VS985 - Jasmine 5.0.11
whatever gets the fastest response
cap1tal1sm said:
whatever gets the fastest response
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Lol. Ok, not really the best justification. This isn't an IT help desk.
Sent from my Nexus 7 2013
True that, and let me give you a counter point: How does one extra marginal post in a different forum deteriorate your life in any way possible or imaginable? What is the cost of one more forum post, which by mathematical truth can only lead to one extra page at most?
Is it the opportunity cost of reading my post, and realizing you read the same text somewhere else? Is my ire at my cross post really just anger at re-posts in general? The concept of copying content and under valuing originality? If this is the case, I concede you have a point. I too am an effervescent searcher for good, funny, original and insightful content. My jimmies become quite rustled when I see something I've already seen before.
But here's the irony: just now, you've taken more time to read this post, than the last one!!! Isn't that funny? And it's interesting to think about, for the following reason: What is a post's ultimate value? It's a + b , where a is the value I gain from my post being answered, and b is the value you gain from reading it. Let's think about this post again; this post is literal poop. It is worthless, it's a waste of my time and yours. So really, this post is valueless for everyone involved. Yet, according to the logic of this website's forum, this post is completely fine since it's an original, non-cross post.
Yet my cross posts, which are bad as you suggest, give me immense value! Because my question is answered nearly (but not perfectly) twice as fast, so I get 2a + b return on the post. Do you see how illogical your conception of what is good posts/content, and what is bad?
Eh, but what do I know: I just go to the number 1 school in the US.
cap1tal1sm said:
True that, and let me give you a counter point: How does one extra marginal post in a different forum deteriorate your life in any way possible or imaginable? What is the cost of one more forum post, which by mathematical truth can only lead to one extra page at most?
Is it the opportunity cost of reading my post, and realizing you read the same text somewhere else? Is my ire at my cross post really just anger at re-posts in general? The concept of copying content and under valuing originality? If this is the case, I concede you have a point. I too am an effervescent searcher for good, funny, original and insightful content. My jimmies become quite rustled when I see something I've already seen before.
But here's the irony: just now, you've taken more time to read this post, than the last one!!! Isn't that funny? And it's interesting to think about, for the following reason: What is a post's ultimate value? It's a + b , where a is the value I gain from my post being answered, and b is the value you gain from reading it. Let's think about this post again; this post is literal poop. It is worthless, it's a waste of my time and yours. So really, this post is valueless for everyone involved. Yet, according to the logic of this website's forum, this post is completely fine since it's an original, non-cross post.
Yet my cross posts, which are bad as you suggest, give me immense value! Because my question is answered nearly (but not perfectly) twice as fast, so I get 2a + b return on the post. Do you see how illogical your conception of what is good posts/content, and what is bad?
Eh, but what do I know: I just go to the number 1 school in the US.
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we got us a arrogant lill fellow here...haha thinks he's the only smart person in the world all that schooling and can't even correct a minor android problem kinda ironic having that attitude will not get u any help '
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have u ever changed ur file system from ext4 to f2fs? mind the same but it was bc i had changed my filesystem to f2fs...i reformatted it to ext4 and it booted no problem...initial boot takes quite a bit...5 mins or so
I never bothered doing Bump to get a custom recovery installed. I simply got root on 10B and then disabled automatic updates. As such, I figure this method won't work for me as it involves steps within TWRP. Would my best bet for getting stock rooted Lollipop be to enact Bump to get a custom recovery, and then follow these steps? The Bump stuff didn't make sense to me so I didn't dare venture down that road, and am hoping I can still avoid it...
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we got us a arrogant lill fellow here...haha thinks he's the only smart person in the world all that schooling and can't even correct a minor android problem kinda ironic having that attitude will not get u any help '
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have u ever changed ur file system from ext4 to f2fs? mind the same but it was bc i had changed my filesystem to f2fs...i reformatted it to ext4 and it booted no problem...initial boot takes quite a bit...5 mins or so
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It's called trolling son. Back in my day, it was an art. Now I just do it for the thrill.
I have no idea how to change file systems. The whole boot partition thing is what weirded me out, I have no idea about that stuff. I ended up flashing back to my kit kat recovery (which had a date of like january 5, lol. So I had been off stock rooted xposed for almost 4 months) and running the commands. Then instead of hanging at the verizon screen at boot, it went into the android is upgrading thing fine.
So I guess it's a directional thing, where you can go forwards in time but not backwards. Which was where I was coming from on Illusion 6.0.
AT&T SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 MINI (GOLDENLTEATT)
PLEASE READ READ READENTIRE OP
"ALL MAJOR WORK DONE BY HASHCODE SO GO GIVE HIM SOM THANKS.DO NOT POST ANY BUG OR ISSUE COUSED BY THIS RECOVERY IN ORIGINAL THREAD BY HASHCODE, POST HERE AND I WILL HELP YOU."
CURRENT PROJECT STATUS:
BETA v4.03-TEST01 (NG3)
WHAT IS SAFESTRAP?
Safestrap is a Bootstrap / Recovery for locked bootloader phones. The goal is to avoid touching your primary system (I'll call this "stock" system) and only flash or make large changes to another place on your phone that Safestrap treats as a "2nd system" (in this case, it's a series of virtual ROM slots located on the internal emmc area: "/sdcard"). Once installed, you will see a "Splashscreen" giving you the option to hit "menu" to enter recovery. The recovery portion of Safestrap is now based on TWRP 2.6.1.0 (a touch based recovery) and you can perform .zip installs, backups and restores here. The additional features I've added to TWRP are mostly located under the "Boot Options" menu:
Here you can create virtual ROM-slots (3-4 on the S3 due to partition size and internal space) for flashing ROMs. NOTE: The bigger you make the /data partition the less room you will have to make other ROM-slots.
You can activate a new ROM-slot by choosing the slot you wish to make active and then selecting the "Activate" button. Once active, you will see the "rom-slot#" up in the top of the screen shown in green. If you make the "stock" ROM active, then you can see it in the top shown in red.
Once a ROM-slot is active, all actions you would normally perform using TWRP are directed to that ROM-slot. For example, "Install" to flash a .zip, backup and restore.
HOW DO I INSTALL SAFESTRAP?
Requirement: Root
[NEW FOR v4.00+ KK Safestrap] Requirement:
-Uninstall old Safestrap application.
-busybox. Grab "Busybox" from the Play Store and run the installer.
Once installed, open up the Safestrap application, Agree to the disclaimer that you won't try to sue me and hunt me down with a rifle if you manage to break your phone..
Then use the "Install Recovery" button. You should see the current version down in the lower left corner of the window. And the "Status:" should say "Installed" when you're done.
From there you can reboot and you *should* see a new splash screen during the boot up. While this is showing you can enter Safestrap Recovery using the [ menu ] button.
INSTALL VIDEO by DMX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RZI...e_gdata_player
HOW DO I ENTER RECOVERY?
During each reboot a splashscreen will be displayed showing whether the device is running a rom-slot or on the "Stock ROM".
Press the button shown on the screen to either enter "RECOVERY" or "CONTINUE" booting (or the hard button underneath each option).
HOW DO I UPGRADE SAFESTRAP?
Push the APK up to your sdcard.
Boot back into the "stock" rom-slot.
Open your old Safestrap app and use the "Uninstall Recovery" button
Browse to where you pushed the APK
Click on it and install like normal
Once installed, open the APK, Grant SU access, Use the "Install Recovery" button.
KNOWN ISSUES:
- Sometimes the installation doesn't work correctly. If you don't see the splashscreen after a rebooting. Install Safestrap again. (DEBUGGING THIS AS I GET TIME)
- Busybox is now required for the Safestrap APK to work correctly
DOWNLOADS:
CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE USING AT&T SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 MINI (GOLDENLTEATT) [KITKAT:NG3]
LATEST FILE: Safestrap-GOLDENLTEATT-4.03-TEST01.apk
androidfilehost
WARNING: Safestrap is heavily modified to be "Safe" for your device. Do not download TWRP from their website and expect it to work the same way. Also TWRP does not support Safestrap, tho some issues that may come up will be TWRP dependant, please try and contact myself or look on the forums for your device for answers before hunting down TWRP people. They won't be able to help w/ Safestrap specific questions.
Special Thanks To
@Hashcode , DeesTroy & TeamWin for all their hard work making TWRP such a fantastic recovery. If you are considering a donation, then please have a look at the Team WIN website: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2
CHANGES:
4.03-TEST01
[2016-04-19] initial build.
i noticed one more issue while using safestrap. When i flash a rom on one of the secondary rom slots wifi does not work in that rom.
turnert said:
i noticed one more issue while using safestrap. When i flash a rom on one of the secondary rom slots wifi does not work in that rom.
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you need kernel modules of your stock slot rom
extract from /system/lib/modules
will this work in i8190 ?
what is NG3 ?
its like a Multi boot ?
Crayvolt said:
will this work in i8190 ?
what is NG3 ?
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Intl s3 mini ? No. NG3 is the firmware.
Crayvolt said:
its like a Multi boot ?
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Yes but the main objective is to hijack the recovery for locked bootloader devices.
Ohh Isee will not work for Internatinal Version
but thanks anyway thank you for reply
Are there currently any ROMS that are safe to run with safestrap on this phone?
ctleng76 said:
Are there currently any ROMS that are safe to run with safestrap on this phone?
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Nope, but you can take the stock ROM and debloat it.
Your youtube link is broken. That aside, gonna take a look at this soon. Got a used S3 Mini coming in the mail.
Will be nice to at least be able to debloat the stock rom on this phone. That's what I generally tend to do with the android phones I own. The Wifi issue concerns me though:
mohammad.afaneh said:
you need kernel modules of your stock slot rom
extract from /system/lib/modules
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Does this only matter if I were to use a custom rom? If I just boot a debloated stock rom this is not an issue? Not sure where I'd put the modules either. Been awhile since I've done any custom rom stuff with Android. But safestrap is definitely a new thing as back in the day locked bootloader is generally a death nail for any chance of a custom rom....
Apache Thunder said:
Your youtube link is broken. That aside, gonna take a look at this soon. Got a used S3 Mini coming in the mail.
Will be nice to at least be able to debloat the stock rom on this phone. That's what I generally tend to do with the android phones I own. The Wifi issue concerns me though:
Does this only matter if I were to use a custom rom? If I just boot a debloated stock rom this is not an issue? Not sure where I'd put the modules either. Been awhile since I've done any custom rom stuff with Android. But safestrap is definitely a new thing as back in the day locked bootloader is generally a death nail for any chance of a custom rom....
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I actually fixed the WiFi problem, to fix it you just need to add a couple of lines in the updater script
turnert said:
I actually fixed the WiFi problem, to fix it you just need to add a couple of lines in the updater script
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I also made a debloated and deodexed ROM for this device but root doesn't seem to work and random things just don't work sometimes
turnert said:
I also made a debloated and deodexed ROM for this device but root doesn't seem to work and random things just don't work sometimes
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The latest rom is here....
Galaxy S3 Mini Lineage OS 14.1
Source Link: https://www.cyanogenmods.org/forums/topic/lineage-os-14-1-galaxy-s3-mini-android-7-1-rom/
Also to root.... I simply used king root. then once done I immediately used super-sume from google play to automatically remove kingroot and install SuperSU.
But I believe in this new rom you can simply enable developer options then in those settings you can turn root on and off whenever you want.
Not sure about this root option on this rom. If not just do the kingroot and super sume thing.
shockazulu said:
The latest rom is here....
Galaxy S3 Mini Lineage OS 14.1
Source Link: https://www.cyanogenmods.org/forums/topic/lineage-os-14-1-galaxy-s3-mini-android-7-1-rom/
Also to root.... I simply used king root. then once done I immediately used super-sume from google play to automatically remove kingroot and install SuperSU.
But I believe in this new rom you can simply enable developer options then in those settings you can turn root on and off whenever you want.
Not sure about this root option on this rom. If not just do the kingroot and super sume thing.
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Sadly that rom is not compatible with the g730a variant of the Galaxy s3 mini. It has a locked bootloader so we are limited to stock based ROMs.
turnert said:
Sadly that rom is not compatible with the g730a variant of the Galaxy s3 mini. It has a locked bootloader so we are limited to stock based ROMs.
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I was hoping that this is what safestrap was for. So we could run custom roms using the workwround for the boot loaader?
Am I wrong about what safestrap is for?
shockazulu said:
I was hoping that this is what safestrap was for. So we could run custom roms using the workwround for the boot loaader?
Am I wrong about what safestrap is for?
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With safestrap you can run custom ROMs. But safestrap does not unlock the bootloader so we are limited to stock based custom ROMs(like debloated ROMs). It may be possible to Port a custom rom like aosp or cm to the g730a model but it's very unlikely. Even if the bootloader was unlocked the rom above is for a different s3 mini with a different processor so it would not be compatible and we would have to port a custom rom from scratch.
This is a custom Rom I made for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 LTE (SM-T285), which suits my tastes.
If you have suggestions, send me a PM.
UPDATE 09/07/2016
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A newer version that runs "root" (sepolicy constrained) scripts can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/rom-samsung-galaxy-tab-7-0-lte-2016-sm-t3455788
Use the above version instead if you want to experiment with features like apps 2 sdcard.
Modifications:
* Based on LMY47V.T285XXU0APCN
* Stock Boot and Recovery (Not much choice since the bootloader is locked)
* Removed Touchwiz launcher and redundant samsung apps (Hancom office, Kidzone), replaced with Trebuchet
* Enabled r/w to the external SD Card
Installation Instructions:
Odin or Heimdall Required.
--FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK--
1. Make sure to backup of your data and have a copy of your stock Rom in case something goes wrong.
2. Make sure your device is OEM unlocked. (Enable Developer settings and Enable the OEM unlock settings)
3. Extract ZIP file below and flash the tar.md5 file using ODIN, for details on this kindly look for instructions in the xda site.
4. For Heimdall you can use 7zip to extract the system.img from the tar.md5 and just flash the system.img itself.
Link:
Download from Mega
jaritico said:
thanks, but what does after download zip? recovery mode or download mode? and how got it? this root t285?
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Thanks, but what does after download zip? recovery mode or download mode? and how got it? this root t285?
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You have to go to download mode and then use Odin to flash. Unfortunately this does not root the T285.
jedld said:
This is a custom Rom I made for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 LTE (SM-T285), which suits my tastes.
If you have suggestions, send me a PM.
Modifications:
* Based on LMY47V.T285XXU0APCN
* Stock Boot and Recovery (Not much choice since the bootloader is locked)
* Removed Touchwiz launcher and redundant samsung apps (Hancom office, Kidzone), replaced with Trebuchet
* Enabled r/w to the external SD Card
Installation Instructions:
Odin or Heimdall Required.
--FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK--
1. Make sure to backup of your data and have a copy of your stock Rom in case something goes wrong.
2. Make sure your device is OEM unlocked. (Enable Developer settings and Enable the OEM unlock settings)
3. Extract ZIP file below and flash the tar.md5 file using ODIN, for details on this kindly look for instructions in the xda site.
4. For Heimdall you can use 7zip to extract the system.img from the tar.md5 and just flash the system.img itself.
Link:
Download from Mega
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Says I need the encryption key and if I do not have it to contact the developer ......
TopTongueBarry said:
Says I need the encryption key and if I do not have it to contact the developer ......
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Sorry, updated links, try again and see if it works.
jedld said:
Sorry, updated links, try again and see if it works.
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Yes, downloading now. Thanks.
Hi,
Anyone tried Pokemon Go update 0.37 with this ROM? The update fails to start for me. It prompts device/os version is incompatible.
I reverted back to version 0.35 and it works fine.
venomrat said:
Hi,
Anyone tried Pokemon Go update 0.37 with this ROM? The update fails to start for me. It prompts device/os version is incompatible.
I reverted back to version 0.35 and it works fine.
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Yeah the newest version checks for xposed and a bunch of other things. Actually a lot of people were pissed that they did this. You'd probably need to revert back to stock if you want to play. Only systemless root and xposed with magisk works for Pokemon go now.
jedld said:
Yeah the newest version checks for xposed and a bunch of other things. Actually a lot of people were pissed that they did this. You'd probably need to revert back to stock if you want to play. Only systemless root and xposed with magisk works for Pokemon go now.
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Also if you want more details on what is going on search google for "pokemon go safetynet". Basically most custom roms and not just this device should fail the test.
jedld said:
This is a custom Rom I made for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 LTE (SM-T285), which suits my tastes.
If you have suggestions, send me a PM.
UPDATE 09/07/2016
================
A newer version that runs "root" (sepolicy constrained) scripts can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/rom-samsung-galaxy-tab-7-0-lte-2016-sm-t3455788
Use the above version instead if you want to experiment with features like apps 2 sdcard.
Modifications:
* Based on LMY47V.T285XXU0APCN
* Stock Boot and Recovery (Not much choice since the bootloader is locked)
* Removed Touchwiz launcher and redundant samsung apps (Hancom office, Kidzone), replaced with Trebuchet
* Enabled r/w to the external SD Card
Installation Instructions:
Odin or Heimdall Required.
--FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK--
1. Make sure to backup of your data and have a copy of your stock Rom in case something goes wrong.
2. Make sure your device is OEM unlocked. (Enable Developer settings and Enable the OEM unlock settings)
3. Extract ZIP file below and flash the tar.md5 file using ODIN, for details on this kindly look for instructions in the xda site.
4. For Heimdall you can use 7zip to extract the system.img from the tar.md5 and just flash the system.img itself.
Link:
Download from Mega
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Hello and thank you for your work with this device. Currently I am looking for a bypass for the factory reset protection on my sm t280. I have flashed the stock md5 file 3+ times attempting to do a complete data wipe and reset, and this doesnt remove the lock. Any ideas?
BadReligion420 said:
Hello and thank you for your work with this device. Currently I am looking for a bypass for the factory reset protection on my sm t280. I have flashed the stock md5 file 3+ times attempting to do a complete data wipe and reset, and this doesnt remove the lock. Any ideas?
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To FRP unlock you have to go to developer settings and switch oem unlock to false. The stock rom should have it unless you are using a carrier locked version that I a! not aware of.
jedld said:
To FRP unlock you have to go to developer settings and switch oem unlock to false. The stock rom should have it unless you are using a carrier locked version that I a! not aware of.
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please excuse my ignorance, but am i able to do this with out being able to login? the person i purchased it from doesnt have the original owners gmail and pw.
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BadReligion420 said:
please excuse my ignorance, but am i able to do this with out being able to login? the person i purchased it from doesnt have the original owners gmail and pw.
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I just downloaded a stock recovery for a sm t285, and was going to attempt to flash to the 280. havent yet, do you feel that would be a safe thing to attempt? not looking to brick.
BadReligion420 said:
please excuse my ignorance, but am i able to do this with out being able to login? the person i purchased it from doesnt have the original owners gmail and pw.
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I just downloaded a stock recovery for a sm t285, and was going to attempt to flash to the 280. havent yet, do you feel that would be a safe thing to attempt? not looking to brick.
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FRP is specifically designed to prevent flashing if you can't login to the device. You won't be able to flash unless the person has turned off oem unlock beforehand. I am not aware of any method to bypass this on this device.
Also the T280 and T285 have slightly different hardware so using a different recovery image is not recommended. Also since both devices have a locked bootloader, I highly doubt you can even change the recoveries from stock as I would imagine samsung using different keys for both. At the worst case it still always possible to reflash them back to stock if you do want to try
AARGH! If I had only waited and not sold my so difficult to get SM-T285M (to TTB)....sheesh never thought there would be this much progress
bang head live and keep learning
mac231us said:
AARGH! If I had only waited and not sold my so difficult to get SM-T285M (to TTB)....sheesh never thought there would be this much progress
bang head live and keep learning
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And thank you so much for selling it. I don't speak enough Spanish to make the ordeal of getting one of the T285M's from so america worthwhile. I was planning on sticking with my T239M for awhile, then I saw your T285M on ebay.
I've dirty flashed jedld's T285 debloated rom, then dirty flashed his T285 tinker rom on top of that. Both onto my T285M. Working flawlessly. Wished he'd kept the mail app, but without touchwiz I guess that wasn't possible.
Something else they blocked in the kernel or with SElinux on the T285M is screen mirroring. Can only cast directly from apps.
Still I am happy overall. Now looking for a castrated version of daemonsu!
TTB
TopTongueBarry said:
And thank you so much for selling it. I don't speak enough Spanish to make the ordeal of getting one of the T285M's from so america worthwhile. I was planning on sticking with my T239M for awhile, then I saw your T285M on ebay.
I've dirty flashed jedld's T285 debloated rom, then dirty flashed his T285 tinker rom on top of that. Both onto my T285M. Working flawlessly. Wished he'd kept the mail app, but without touchwiz I guess that wasn't possible.
Something else they blocked in the kernel or with SElinux on the T285M is screen mirroring. Can only cast directly from apps.
Still I am happy overall. Now looking for a castrated version of daemonsu!
TTB
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no need for a castrated version. Full ROOT is available soon now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68777842&postcount=27
Double Aargh...salt on my wounds ttb
Now my contact in S. America will not even reply to me
Contemplating on getting the Samsung J max 7.0 dual sim...yes no U.S lte but has an 8mp camera and a flash...similar to the T285 otherwise...can't say how many times I needed the flash for photos or even if for looking at labels peering into dim areas behind a monitor or tv..maybe end up in same pickle of no root...will see (number is SM-T285YD so it is based off the T285 it seems-maybe a Latin American version soon?)
Also trying to get the T705M from another source but taking forever...low hopes think it will come through
TopTongueBarry said:
And thank you so much for selling it. I don't speak enough Spanish to make the ordeal of getting one of the T285M's from so america worthwhile. I was planning on sticking with my T239M for awhile, then I saw your T285M on ebay.
I've dirty flashed jedld's T285 debloated rom, then dirty flashed his T285 tinker rom on top of that. Both onto my T285M. Working flawlessly. Wished he'd kept the mail app, but without touchwiz I guess that wasn't possible.
Something else they blocked in the kernel or with SElinux on the T285M is screen mirroring. Can only cast directly from apps.
Still I am happy overall. Now looking for a castrated version of daemonsu!
TTB
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got another one - white color ...as a gift...God Bless - great device battery life is just incredible - nothing fancy but does its job...keeping this one (had it since early November) gave up on the 705m
Is this ROM compatible with Google Safetynet? I can't seem to log into Pokemon GO since I installed Tinker edition, so I'm thinking to switch to this one instead.
Haven't tried it but it should work.
Is the root part contained in boot.img or in system.img? In other words, when using Heimdall I should flash both system.img and boot.img, isn't it?
I'm getting bootloops with CM13, Omni and I don't know how I got Tinker working, I kind of remember flashing boot.img, then wiping, then flashing system.img, then wiping again.
EDIT: got this one working too by flashing boot.img (Heimdall complains it cannot receive confirmation msg) reboot into download again, then flashing system.img (this time heimdall does reboot the phone). however, pokemon go still wont connect due to google's safetynet compliance.
I'll try flashing recovery in case it is TWRP the one clashing with Safetynet.
PD: I didn't backup stock at the beggining of the process so I'm pretty much screwed with Pokemon until I can afford a new phone. But if someone has a stock ROM for T285MUBU0API2, please ping me.
EDIT2 Got pokemon working. I reinstalled TWRP (this ROM's recovery is the stock one, of course), then flashed unSU. It removed SuperSU binary and Google SafeNet got working again. I can't believe that, after so much hours I've put into finding the best custom ROM for this crappy phone, 95% of the time was spent in trying to get Pokemon GO running. I'm close to 40, FML.
MUST READ
• Your warranty is now void
• I am not responsible for bricked devices,dead SD cards
• Thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
• Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
• Before flashing it YOU are choosing to make this modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device,I will laugh at you.
INTRODUCTION
• Kitkat Deodexed is a stock rom fully deodexed, made for Samsung Galaxy Prevail LTE (Boost Mobile) SM-G360P
• Based on G360PVPU2PJ2 firmware.
• Android 4.4.4
ROM FEATURES
Fully deodexed
Pre-rooted
Busybox added
Added build.prop tweaks
Added init.d support
Added su.d support
System ADB mount/remount added
*I attempted to update the prl, let me know how it works for you.*
INSTALATION GUIDE
FlashFire Method
This is the method I chose to use, it works very well but you must have root to run FlashFire!
1. Download the rom
2. Move rom to SD card (anywhere is fine)
3. Open FlashFire
4. Choose action "Backup" (I would personally do a backup through TWRP but it's up to you).
5. Add action "Wipe" and wipe all but your internal storage.
6. Add action "Flash Zip Update or OTA" and find the rom zip.
7. Make sure Everoot is disabled
8. Chose reboot to recovery and its up to you if you want to preserve recovery, I left this option ticked
9. Click the little lightning symbol in the bottom left corner Happy Flashing!
REMEMBER TO HAVE YOUR ACTIONS SET IN ORDER!!!! 1. BACKUP (optional) 2. WIPE 3. FLASH ZIP 4. REBOOT SYSTEM
Get TWRP for this device HERE - It's actually for SM-S820L (Straight Talk) but I CONFIRM that this works for our model.
TWRP Method
1. Download Rom
2. Place Rom on External SD
3. Reboot to recovery
4. Do a backup
5. Go back choose advanced wipe. I usually wipe everything except internal storage and my sdcard. Be sure to wipe dalvik, system, cache and data.
6. Once that is done go back and find the Install option. Select the G360P ROM you just downloaded and swipe to install.
7. Reboot to system!
It will take a little while on first boot. Just be patient! If it has been more than 5 minutes try flashing again. If it still doesnt work, come to the thread and ask for help.
DOWNLOAD
**UPDATE**
Click here to get PJ2 version of this rom.
Get the G360P (OH1) Stock rooted rom HERE
THANKS
@ASSAYYED - ASSAYYED's Kitchen
@Chainfire - For FlashFire. Such an amazing tool!
adrwill2000 said:
MUST READ
• Your warranty is now void
• I am not responsible for bricked devices,dead SD cards
• Thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
• Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
• Before flashing it YOU are choosing to make this modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device,I will laugh at you.
INTRODUCTION
• Kitkat Deodexed is a stock rom fully deodexed, made for Samsung Galaxy Prevail LTE (Boost Mobile) SM-G360P
• Based on G360PVPU2OH1 firmware.
• Android 4.4.4
ROM FEATURES
Fully deodexed
Pre-rooted
Busybox added
Added build.prop tweaks
Added init.d support
Added su.d support
System ADB mount/remount added
INSTALATION GUIDE
FlashFire Method
This is the method I chose to use, it works very well but you must have root to run FlashFire!
1. Download the rom
2. Move rom to SD card (anywhere is fine)
3. Open FlashFire
4. Choose action "Backup" (I would personally do a backup through TWRP but it's up to you).
5. Add action "Wipe" and wipe all but your internal storage.
6. Add action "Flash Zip Update or OTA" and find the rom zip.
7. Make sure Everoot is disabled
8. Chose reboot to recovery and its up to you if you want to preserve recovery, I left this option ticked
9. Click the little lightning symbol in the bottom left corner Happy Flashing!
REMEMBER TO HAVE YOUR ACTIONS SET IN ORDER!!!! 1. BACKUP (optional) 2. WIPE 3. FLASH ZIP 4. REBOOT SYSTEM
Get TWRP for this device HERE - It's actually for SM-S820L (Straight Talk) but I CONFIRM that this works for our model.
TWRP Method
1. Download Rom
2. Place Rom on External SD
3. Reboot to recovery
4. Do a backup
5. Go back choose advanced wipe. I usually wipe everything except internal storage and my sdcard. Be sure to wipe dalvik, system, cache and data.
6. Once that is done go back and find the Install option. Select the G360P ROM you just downloaded and swipe to install.
7. Reboot to system!
It will take a little while on first boot. Just be patient! If it has been more than 5 minutes try flashing again. If it still doesnt work, come to the thread and ask for help.
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Get the G360P Stock rooted rom HERE
THANKS
@ASSAYYED - ASSAYYED's Kitchen
@Chainfire - For FlashFire. Such an amazing tool!
Coming soon: Debloated version. Also will be uploading the official OH1 firmware .tar file. Hope this helps a lot of people!
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Nice to actually see our prevail lte for boost mobile on an xda forum. Now I know where my rom actually comes from , paid dude on fiverr.com to root my phone and he came back with rom with same features. I am currently doing research to modify certain properties to speed up data intake and prevent throttling and restrictions. I am going to throw this rom onto my dummy/test prevail and decompile and edit certain system apps/proceasea , so whatever sucess I have will be shared here or via PM. Any mods you have done to improve performance or bypass restrictions I would love to know. Thanks again man , appreciate these steps towards freedom. PM me for mods I have made or if you want me to test something for this phone since I have two sm-g360p's.
Update im discontinuing all development of prevail, buying an LG Stylo 2 or S7 depending how deep pockets are. Ardwill thanks for initial rom. I got lost in sauce and made some mistakes , when and if i get dialout to work i will continue my workaround project. might of ben a Efs improper backup or lack thereof but You are in good hands with Ardwill. Always keep first TWRP backup even after benchmarked
Doctur said:
Nice to actually see our prevail lte for boost mobile on an xda forum. Now I know where my rom actually comes from , paid dude on fiverr.com to root my phone and he came back with rom with same features. I am currently doing research to modify certain properties to speed up data intake and prevent throttling and restrictions. I am going to throw this rom onto my dummy/test prevail and decompile and edit certain system apps/proceasea , so whatever sucess I have will be shared here or via PM. Any mods you have done to improve performance or bypass restrictions I would love to know. Thanks again man , appreciate these steps towards freedom. PM me for mods I have made or if you want me to test something for this phone since I have two sm-g360p's.
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Sorry i havent been around at all lately. I do this on my free time and i havent had much of that lately...im going to do another rom upgraded from OH1 to PJ2. Also going to upload the official stock firmware for PJ2 for those who need it. Stay tuned
adrwill2000 said:
Sorry i havent been around at all lately. I do this on my free time and i havent had much of that lately...im going to do another rom upgraded from OH1 to PJ2. Also going to upload the official stock firmware for PJ2 for those who need it. Stay tuned
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Good luck putting the pj2 together in the same way, I remember I had to us goingl e Kingo desktop, but since you aren't to be doing it like that ..IE systemless root I assume , you could have a hard time. I did for some reason find modifying the pj2 ROM made it unstable, probably the root method but ya man Let me know when you do bro cuz I definitely did remember it having a better athstetic look when I had that Ron via the. Also if you find an upgraded version of TWRP (2.8.70) throw my way. Thanks again.
Doctur said:
Good luck putting the pj2 together in the same way, I remember I had to us goingl e Kingo desktop, but since you aren't to be doing it like that ..IE systemless root I assume , you could have a hard time. I did for some reason find modifying the pj2 ROM made it unstable, probably the root method but ya man Let me know when you do bro cuz I definitely did remember it having a better athstetic look when I had that Ron via the. Also if you find an upgraded version of TWRP (2.8.70) throw my way. Thanks again.
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Thanks for the feedback. Here is PJ2. It is in Aroma installer. In my experience, flashing through TWRP freezes up. So use the Flashfire install method instead. I haven't tested this yet so please let me know what happens and what you think. Any questions, please feel free to ask, I will get back to you as soon as I can. As of now, I have no updated version of TWRP but I will continue to look in my free time.
For some reason cant get it to flaashfire twrp flash , either way no install brother, if you could pull off finding mms/phone fix or prl/profile update zip would be killer im on the old stock ziplignef deodexed rom still and i must of mest up a TWRP recovery cuz all i get is data,, next phonr def. Using log reports. idk if ye md5 dont match or i gotta download the ape2 first. Hopefully ge ape2 update allow install since it we kinda skipped that update which was between the apj2 amd aoh1.
Update gixed phone dialingout bug , was a problem with the radio being set to LTE/GSM , as we all know boost and sprint are CDMA so i turbed off ims registration , switched to LTE/CDMA/GSM. No option to leave off gsm
Then refreshed where it says refresh/update hit refresh , you should sé ur phone number, mine was missing. Ie. My problem. This done from radio ping testing screen, i used Radio Network Reset on playstore/aptoide. Shortcutmaster lite honorable mention. So no pob with your first AOH1 based rom.
Doctur said:
For some reason cant get it to flaashfire twrp flash , either way no install brother, if you could pull off finding mms/phone fix or prl/profile update zip would be killer im on the old stock ziplignef deodexed rom still and i must of mest up a TWRP recovery cuz all i get is data,, next phonr def. Using log reports. idk if ye md5 dont match or i gotta download the ape2 first. Hopefully ge ape2 update allow install since it we kinda skipped that update which was between the apj2 amd aoh1.
Update gixed phone dialingout bug , was a problem with the radio being set to LTE/GSM , as we all know boost and sprint are CDMA so i turbed off ims registration , switched to LTE/CDMA/GSM. No option to leave off gsm
Then refreshed where it says refresh/update hit refresh , you should sé ur phone number, mine was missing. Ie. My problem. This done from radio ping testing screen, i used Radio Network Reset on playstore/aptoide. Shortcutmaster lite honorable mention. So no pob with your first AOH1 based rom.
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Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to pull the pj2 version down. I bet if you took a stock boot.img it would work just fine but im kind of stuck right now, my pc crashed so I'm unable to do anything right now. You should grab the stock pj2 file and Odin it to your phone. Run all the system updates and such. Update prl and all that jazz. That's what I'm running right now. You'll have to re flash twrp, reroot. I'll keep you updated as soon as im able to do something. Thanks again
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adrwill2000 said:
Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to pull the pj2 version down. I bet if you took a stock boot.img it would work just fine but im kind of stuck right now, my pc crashed so I'm unable to do anything right now. You should grab the stock pj2 file and Odin it to your phone. Run all the system updates and such. Update prl and all that jazz. That's what I'm running right now. You'll have to re flash twrp, reroot. I'll keep you updated as soon as im able to do something. Thanks again
Sent from SM-G360P [STOCK][ROOT][PJ2]
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Hey no problem, ya I still have so much put into your first ROM that I probably won't get PJ2. Might back it up and install it then try to install it, so if it works to flash if you're already running pj2 so we can have root deodexed ROM then I'll pm you so that you can put it back up or I'll do so with you as credits obviously. But ya take it down for now because I flashed to stock aoh1 ,and my modded version and it didn't work. Also I appreciate it man, couldn't of got all this out of my core prime(aka Pre LTE) if it wasn't for your base ROM! GS Man !
Thank you so very very very much for this rom.. I've really been waiting for someone to do something with this device, and broke my J7 at Christmas, so I'm back on the doles again only to find someone finally made one.. HAH!! Namaste and Bona Fortuna with the PJ2.. I'll give that one a shot when it is out again and stable.. My phone already runs faster and even cooler..
Namaste...
Au.
Click here to get PJ2 version of this rom.
Hey, @Doctur, how are you? I was wondering if you ever fixed your phone and if a firmware flash didn't fix it, because it includes the modem. If you haven't tried it, I made a modem zip that might help and you wouldn't have to flash a whole firmware.
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Hey, @Doctur, how are you? I was wondering if you ever fixed your phone and if a firmware flash didn't fix it, because it includes the modem. If you haven't tried it, I made a modem zip that might help and you wouldn't have to flash a whole firmware.
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I appreciate it but I own a different device and it's currently being worked on. Thanks tho.
I know that there is a recovery already but as I write this I'm building on Omni 4.4 a recovery from source code. I have the phone but it's for Qlink services.
Edit: it didn't work.
Not working
I tried flashing this via the Flashfire method. It didn't work, it reboots and gets stuck on the Samsung logo.
Dunno what I did wrong, if I missed a step, or maybe something else I did broke the flashing ability.
Hope someone can help.
This Rom Is ONLY for the G730A and the G730V variant of the s3 mini, i am not responsable if this bricks your phone. (this is untested on the G730V model but it should work)
How to Flash:
1. Root phone with KingoRoot and install SuperSu(must be superSU)
2. Install SafeStrap (click here for download)
3. Flash the Rom with gapps
Bugs:
WiFi doesn't work
Root
Power off/restart button doesn't work
You tell me
Features:
Deodexed
Zip aligned
Debloated
Faster than the regular rom
Download for G730A
Download for G730v
Credits:
KachowPow (for the boot animation)
Update: WiFi is working and the build will be uploaded soon!!!!!
turnert said:
Update: WiFi is working and the build will be uploaded soon!!!!!
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Upload please deodexed rom for G730a with working wifi.
Thank you
Dr_Wolodya said:
Upload please deodexed rom for G730a with working wifi.
Thank you
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I will upload it later today.
Dr_Wolodya said:
Upload please deodexed rom for G730a with working wifi.
Thank you
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If you don't want to wait you should be able to unzip the current version and add this it the update script(META-INF/com/google/Android)
symlink("/system/lib/modules/prima/prima_wlan.ko", "/system/lib/modules/wlan.ko");
Then just compress the files back into a zip file and it should fix wifi.
Corrupt Zip File
Whenever I try to flash your ROM in Safestrap for my G-730A it always tells me I have a corrupt zip file and it is unable to flash it. I have tried to download it multiple times (the first time failed for the Mediafire link) and copy it back onto my SD card but to no avail. I have followed all the necessary steps to get this Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini somewhat custom ROM ready. I installed the busybox scripts, enabled safestrap, set the SELinux mode to permissive, installed Xposed and the libraries, now I just need to know how to flash a modded version of the Kitkat 4.4.2 stock ROM onto this device properly. Do you have another version that's more stable, or possibly even a link to an entirely different de-bloat ROM? Thanks!
ROMmon1941 said:
Whenever I try to flash your ROM in Safestrap for my G-730A it always tells me I have a corrupt zip file and it is unable to flash it. I have tried to download it multiple times (the first time failed for the Mediafire link) and copy it back onto my SD card but to no avail. I have followed all the necessary steps to get this Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini somewhat custom ROM ready. I installed the busybox scripts, enabled safestrap, set the SELinux mode to permissive, installed Xposed and the libraries, now I just need to know how to flash a modded version of the Kitkat 4.4.2 stock ROM onto this device properly. Do you have another version that's more stable, or possibly even a link to an entirely different de-bloat ROM? Thanks!
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My suggestion would just be to manually debloat the rom by just uninstalling all the useless system apps. The stock rom I made is very buggy and because you can't root on this rom you have to flash back to stock with Odin if something goes wrong. I can try and reupload to Google drive if that helps, but I am unable to test it because I bricked all 3 of my s3 mini's. I also ported another rom called tencent os but that has more bugs than this one so it's not worth using.
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My suggestion would just be to manually debloat the rom by just uninstalling all the useless system apps. The stock rom I made is very buggy and because you can't root on this rom you have to flash back to stock with Odin if something goes wrong. I can try and reupload to Google drive if that helps, but I am unable to test it because I bricked all 3 of my s3 mini's. I also ported another rom called tencent os but that has more bugs than this one so it's not worth using.
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I will take you suggestion and just do the following on the stock ROM manually. I will heed your advice that the ROM you created just isn't ready for primetime, and I would honestly rather trade stability for convenience any day. You don't have to go to the trouble of re-uploading a new one to Google Drive if you don't want to. Speaking of Tencent OS, while I was doing research for this device on XDA that did come up in the search results. I thought nothing of it and I didn't even look at the author of it, but I'm pretty sure it was you Turnert. At this point I think I will just stick to the stock 4.4.2 image and stop looking for what isn't there.
UPDATE: I was able to get the number of system apps down to about 150. So far so good, initially there was some black screens and random apps opening after the preliminary uninstall. All seems to be fine after a soft reset though. I'm liking the performance and the added storage benefit without all that bloatware running in the background taking up room.
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I will take you suggestion and just do the following on the stock ROM manually. I will heed your advice that the ROM you created just isn't ready for primetime, and I would honestly rather trade stability for convenience any day. You don't have to go to the trouble of re-uploading a new one to Google Drive if you don't want to. Speaking of Tencent OS, while I was doing research for this device on XDA that did come up in the search results. I thought nothing of it and I didn't even look at the author of it, but I'm pretty sure it was you Turnert. At this point I think I will just stick to the stock 4.4.2 image and stop looking for what isn't there.
UPDATE: I was able to get the number of system apps down to about 150. So far so good, initially there was some black screens and random apps opening after the preliminary uninstall. All seems to be fine after a soft reset though. I'm liking the performance and the added storage benefit without all that bloatware running in the background taking up room.
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Honestly I might buy an s3 mini and see if I can improve this rom a bit considering it's been quite a while since I've done any work on this device. I would love to work on this device again and see if I could maybe get aosp or something running on it even if it's not very likely that aosp will ever run on it.
Hi guys! is this 4.4.2 because basically 4.4.4 was never released for this phone? thx.
kbuss said:
Hi guys! is this 4.4.2 because basically 4.4.4 was never released for this phone? thx.
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Ya its 4.4.2 it may show 4.4.4 but it's not.