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.
inkmachine said:
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.
jimzweb1 said:
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 :
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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
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It took a while but i finally managed to get 2.1 working on my US Dell Streak.
I'll post instructions soon. I gotta get some sleep.
well done looking forward to the HOW TO and welcome to the streak family
Here.
http://android.modaco.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=315788&view=findpost&p=1376331
Wow guys. Great stuff.
Just got it working on my stock Sim-free (unlocked) Dell Streak bought from Dell
I had the same issue last night so was thinking of waiting for the official release.
I am not sure why are people going back to 1.6. Even this is Beta, it is way better than the original one.
It's snappy and everything works. I actually liked the new keyboard. Also, Swype starts working with no force closing.
I didn't have any issue with Market.
Anyways, for those who couldn't get this running on 00 model, I had to flash it to 21.
The only drawback is it now shows O2 logo (which is removable). Its still unlocked as I am using it on 3 Australia.
Apart from what everyone has quoted here on getting this running, I had to:
1. Flash the Koush's custom Recovery (Thread, Directlink)
2. Install the Modaco ROM using Recovery. You need to select Update.pkg which will start the custom recovery. In custom recovery screen, choose option to apply rom update.zip - I think 2nd option from the menu. (this changes the Model to 21) (Thread, Directlink)
3. Flash stock Recovery (Thread, Directlink)
Just place the .img file from here into the same folder as in step 1 and rename it to the .img file name there. Follow the same steps on how to install Recovery using fastboot.
4. Place 2.1 package from this thread and rename it to Update.pkg in root of SD
5. Install the 2.1 beta from Recovery (i.e. PowerOff, PowerON + VolUp + VolDown)
The first time it started, I logged into Google account via 3G rather than Wifi (it might have worked otherwise, I guess)
Everything worked. I didn't have much to back up except apps which I did through Astro File Manager (Free).
Multi-touch works on the games I tested so far. The system looks more stable. I also did a few test calls. I was running System Lite to view the apps/processes running in the background. I experienced better task management, may be thanks to Eclair.
I can find two minor bugs so far:
* Although I couldn't reproduce it after booting the device, my screen orientation stopped changing automatically (May be caused by some app)
* You can't drag apps from the drop-down application list to the Home screen. (Work around is to add it directly from the Home using Short-cuts > Applications)
EDIT: Just updated some links for people who don't know their way arounds.
Please let me know if you need more help, with step by step guidance. I personally thinks it's not needed as everything is in these threads.
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Greenarcher707 said:
It took a while but i finally managed to get 2.1 working on my US Dell Streak.
I'll post instructions soon. I gotta get some sleep.
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Good morning sir... time to wake up.. you got some instructions to post...
Glad to see it running on an unlocked Streak, looking forward to the instructions
see also streaksmart.com
lufc said:
well done looking forward to the HOW TO and welcome to the streak family
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Thank you sir, glad to be here. Please take a look at MSigler's post because that's exactly how i did it. But here is a step by step guide with links.
1. Install Koush's Custom Recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754563
2. Flash Modaco Custom ROM
http://android.modaco.com/content/dell-streak-streak-modaco-com/312386/30-jun-r1-4399-modaco-custom-rom-for-the-dell-streak-with-online-kitchen/
3. Download 2.1 Update
http://www.mediafire.com/?bb9cvm5uaap2z8k
Save it to the root of your memory card and rename it to Update.pkg
4. Flash Stock Recovery
http://android.modaco.com/content/dell-streak-streak-modaco-com/314313/how-to-get-your-streak-back-to-factory-condition/
Just follow steps 1,3,4,5,6,7 (download the stock recovery, ignore the stock ROM)
5. Optional Root
http://www.mediafire.com/?o583zkt5hvhu5ma
Save anywhere on your memory card, use a file manager to install it. Run, then you have instant root with unroot option.
When it reboots you should have 2.1 with no market issues.
this seems like too many steps. I had success just by using stock everything (recovery and rom) and then flashing 2.1 using the stock method. Root works too!
With a non o2 UK device?
This is for people who need o2 ROM first. And you can only get it f.e. with an unlocked Dell that way.
Regular method didn't work with mine since i had a 00 unit. Had to find someway to update to a newer build.
Greenarcher707 said:
Regular method didn't work with mine since i had a 00 unit. Had to find someway to update to a newer build.
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Me, too. Have a 31 UK unlocked device.
But with the above method I got stuck at the dell logo. So I posted my method at the Modaco forum (after step 3, flash original 21 Dell o2 ROM, then 2.1 ROM)...
Greenarcher... THAT ROCKS. Excellent directions...not a single problem encountered.
Thank G O D!!
Any chance you'd have a suggestion on how I can remove the O2 boot screen?
2.1 is great... cant wait for 2.2 on the Streak.
I just wanted to give a public THANK YOU!
I have a 00 beta US Streak and the Modaco and StreakSmart methods I'd tried to get 2.1 resulted in a "e: no signature / verification failed" error. I followed your method here exactly, and now I have 2.1 working on my US beta (not ATT) Streak!!
Thanks so much man!
Hello,
I'm new to the fourms.
I have the Euro Unlocked Dell streak Model number ending in 00. ( Im in the US using the device on AT&T)
I'm trying to do this update.
Ive installed the Custom recovery software or so I think I did.
Followed the instructions, it says Fastboot Download done on the streak after I run the program to flash to a custom recovery software. ( just sticks on this screen) so I removed the battery.
and then copied the files for the custom rom to the SD and renamed the zip file Update.zip ( exactly as shown)
Boot the phone into recovery and choose the 2nd option ( the Update option) hit the camera button then I just get a blank screen....
I listed exactly what I have done. Is there anything that I'm missing or not doing exactly right ??
Thanks!
I've done it a little different on my German 00 device. I installed the stock recovery and simply applyed the update normaly.
Stock recovery: See Thread "How to get your Streak back to factory condition" (Option 1)
instead of using the stock Official Dell ROM I took the 2.1 ROM
First I had a few Problems with the Icons on the Home-Screen, wiped the device again, works nice
Ok Guys wish of the ways is the best and faster
@cue_32 - No problem, happy to help out. I'm still looking for that elusive stock boot logo as well.
@Bizzach - I'm glad everything worked out for you.
@shadowfactor - Try using the old custom recovery, the newest build causes that black screen error for some odd reason. Hope that helps, if not let me know.
brilliant! The older custom recovery software worked!
Question tho. How do I get rid of the 02 splash screen ?
Running 2.1. will post if I have any issues
Thanks alot!
Download one of these: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696193
Rename the file to bootanimation.zip place in system/media (you will need to use root explorer and make sure the permissions are set to read and write. Works and looks great.
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In 2.1 I tried to open Market.
but when signing into my google account I get the following error.
You do not have a network connection. I'm connected thru my wifi connection at my house so I no its not a cell connection issue...
I've read problems about market not connecting. Any suggestions or a link to a fix ?
Thanks.
( Euro Unlocked streak ) ( US AT&T)
I personally use Titanium Backup for stuff like that, or sync all contacts with your google account for easy recovery. I haven't tried the Dell Sync Client.
Sent from my Dell Streak using Tapatalk
Lite'ning ROM v6.1
12/20/2011 - ROM hasn't been updated, but due to some users not having much luck with the included stock modem I've added a CWM flashable UCKK6 modem. I've also added the stock for those that need/want it for some reason. The download links are available at the bottom of this post.
11/27/2011 - Updated with haptic fix (credit to amtrakcn) and Entropy512's latest kernel (11/23/2011). Download link at the bottom has been updated to this one. Enjoy!
11/12/2011 - Updated image with fixed root!
The previous image was almost impossible to get root working. On the surface it was installed, but wouldn't / couldn't gain root access. After many attempts I finally decided to build the port from scratch again. Fixed a couple of file issues, build.prop edits, script tweaks, csc, etc. The result is better WIFI establishment and root that works from install.
This time I didn't use Hellraiser files, but definitely continue to use Entropy512's awesome kernel. No issues with Hellraiser as I've used it to Hellraise other I9100 ROM's without issue, I just didn't need its files in this go around. You should check Hellraiser out. It is an awesome tool.
This ROM is a port of Lite'ning Rom v6.1 XXKH3 found here made for the SGSII I9100. This is a single CWM install of the ROM.
New download link is at the bottom of this post.
Screenshots:
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Credit and thanks to LitePro for his image source, and to Entropy512 for his awesome kernel!
Donations are appreciated, but not required. Thanks is good enough
Save the Zip to your internal SD Card
Boot into CWM
Highly recommended doing a format /data in Mounts and Storage
Do a install zip from sdcard
Point to the downloaded Zip file
Install the Zip package
This CWM package will wipe your cache, system and Davlik-cache for you
Download link: (11/27/2011)
http://www.multiupload.com/74QB78HAI3
Modem downloads (12/20/2011)
UCKK6 Modem
UCKH7 Modem stock
What good is a CWM package if you don't have CWM?
CWM = ClockWork Mod
Note: Your phone needs to be rooted for a non-Odin install. There are many threads in this forum on how to root so I won't get into it here.
Now you need to obtain a kernel that has CWM included. I recommend the latest kernel from Entropy512's thread located here.
You'll want to extract the zImage file out of the Zip and save it on your computer.
If you have the Android SDK installed and working on your computer then save the zImage in its tools directory and then type the following command from this location:
Code:
adb push zImage /sdcard/zImage
Otherwise you'll want to plugin your phone to your computers USB connection and paste the zImage file in the root of your internal SD Card.
Next you need to flash the kernel.
Via ADB (press Enter after each line):
Code:
adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/zImage of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
Via a Terminal Emulator installed on your phone (If you don't have one download "Android Terminal Emulator" from the Market and install it. It's free):
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/zImage of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
Reboot.
Note that in the above two code examples when you type su you'll get a prompt to allow the "Superuser Request" if its the first time you invoke it from either program.
To boot into CWM in ADB type:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Or, unplug your USB cable if plugged in, and press and hold vol UP + vol DOWN + Power buttons. Wait until it reboots and you see the Samsung Galaxy S II boot screen and release all 3 buttons. This should place you in your CWM menu.
Doing it this way should keep you from getting an exclamation point on your boot screen which is the main reason why I explained how to do this in this manner. If, by chance, you still get an exclamation point or already had one to begin with the only option I can think of is to use a jig. Not that a jig isn't a good thing to have anyways. Any ROM you flash from within CWM will not be added to your Custom Image count and will not produce the annoying exclamation point on the boot screen.
Absolutely first thing you want to do is boot into CWM.
As of this writing, press the Home button to choose an entry and press your Power button or the back button to go back to the previous screen.
Go to: backup and restore
Choose Backup
This will take a few minutes, but is well worth it. Now if you ever mess up your install you can always boot into CWM and restore the image you backed up. This, however, doesn't protect you from flashing bad bootloaders so word to the wise... DO NOT FLASH BOOTLOADERS!!! At this point and time there is no need to.
Reserved for awesomeness
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Fresh Install:
Home button has a bit more of a delay to it. - Fixed
Quite a few services running.
Broke my Root. - Fixed
I would recommend someone putting more than the 10 minutes I did into this ROM.
Going back to UnNamed, dont have to the time to mess around too much. Getting late, and Skyrim is coming...
I wont be using this rom but wanted to give serious props for getting this working! Awesome job to everyone involved!!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
Sweet... wouldn't mind giving it a shot. Thanks for sharing
Is this a sign that we'll be seeing more OGSGS2 ROMs coming over? How hard was it to port?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
i was thinking about installing this but ive read that the dev who started this, LITEPRO, hasnt updated the rom for a while now. abandoned? will we get new updates?
simpl3lang said:
i was thinking about installing this but ive read that the dev who started this, LITEPRO, hasnt updated the rom for a while now. abandoned? will we get new updates?
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While I cannot speak for LITEPRO, his last post on XDA being this past August... it's possible that he got burnt out (easy to do) and taking an extended break. I believe we'll see him again. Wherever he is now I hope he's doing well.
As far as updates I will do what I can to add updates as they come about and they provide a benefit to the ROM.
Thanks !!!
Cozmo1 said:
While I cannot speak for LITEPRO, his last post on XDA being this past August... it's possible that he got burnt out (easy to do) and taking an extended break. I believe we'll see him again. Wherever he is now I hope he's doing well.
As far as updates I will do what I can to add updates as they come about and they provide a benefit to the ROM.
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backing up right now to have a go at it.
when you get the time have a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334124
it seems someone has continued to tweak and update the litening rom. what do you think?
downloading now. Reporting back soon.
I was waiting for something like this to come along
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
cwc3 said:
Fresh Install:
Home button has a bit more of a delay to it.
Quite a few services running.
Broke my Root.
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While initially the home button does have a little lag to it didn't seem to persist after using it a little bit. However, I do recall reading that there was a fix for the issue. I will look into it.
It does have many processes listed in the background, but I didn't see it being different than a standard ROM install with a basic selection of apps. Mine currently has 59 in the background, but only 4 in actual use. It's how Linux based systems handle processes and it tends to do a real good job which is why task killers are frowned upon. So I tend to not be concerned with background processes, but more with how the battery consumption is on the ROM. It was rather good in that.
I installed this ROM several times in my testings of it and never had my root broken. I could've just been lucky. It comes with Entropy's daily driver kernel which includes root injected in initramfs as well as CWM. Still, strange things can happen. Did you wipe /data before installing, by chance?
Yea, wiped data first. Its all good. I probably should of flashed twice to be sure. If Skyrim wasn't coming out tomorrow, I would tweak this ROM to my liking then give it a proper test.
For the brief 10 minutes I used it, seemed fairly nice. Only thing that went wrong was the root, which would of been a quick fix I'm sure. I will come back at it in a couple years when I am bored of Skyrim.
cwc3 said:
Yea, wiped data first. Its all good. I probably should of flashed twice to be sure. If Skyrim wasn't coming out tomorrow, I would tweak this ROM to my liking then give it a proper test.
For the brief 10 minutes I used it, seemed fairly nice. Only thing that went wrong was the root, which would of been a quick fix I'm sure. I will come back at it in a couple years when I am bored of Skyrim.
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LoL - I hear you. I can guarantee you that once Diablo 3 comes out my time on XDA will be severely cut
root not working here. great rom though. fast and smooth.
about to test. if you lost root, wouldn't installing entropy512 kernel fix it? let me try that for you
you think you could fix the home button haptic? its not a big deal but itd be nice lol
Also wifi wasn't working for me so I decided to nandroid back to UnNamed for now
confirming update of kernel bb and su did not give root. I was wrong, but will check back!
This is interesting. On the surface it looks to be rooted, but when you actually try using root capabilities it doesn't work. Not even when flashing a new rooted kernel. This will need some investigation to provide a fix. Will work on it tomorrow after work.
I noticed that my brother had ICS for his droid razr maxx and so I went about updating my phone so that I could have ICS as well. During the first attempt it downloaded fine, rebooted and started the installation. During the installation though it stopped around 30-40%? ish and rebooted saying the update failed. I have had this problem before and so I thought it was because my phone didn't have some of the applications that It came with from Motorola. I recovered it to my last recovery which I saved with everything still installed but the phone still rooted. The installation didn't work so I figured that I would just factory reset and try it again, thinking the phone would update then.
Phone: Droid razr X912, stock ROM, no root, Superuser is installed but does not work, installed OTA root keeper to check if I had root but didn't work. Bootstrap doesn't work.
Where I am now:
1. Stock ROM
2. factory reset
3. Gingerbread 2.3.6
4. No root and unable to re root
5. Cannot update ICS
Where I am trying to get:
1. Either I would like to get back to one of my recoveries that I made using CMrecovery or
2. Get to ICS.
What I have read so far:
Something about locking the bootloader. Said to use some adb reboot recovery command in a command prompt? I am really new at this so I don't know what this means(should provide somewhat of a idea of how much I know) I can read articles if someone can point me in the right direction
I am unsure what to do in this situation. Thanks.
Edit: Tried Doomlords unrooting script and that didn't work, Says that the phone is in R/O mode most likely (that is my conclusion) from reading a few articles.
Ok...I'm no expert but I can tell you what I would would do and hopefully we can you all fixed up. So you're on stock Gingerbread right? Do you have the stock recovery too or a different one? Anyways try booting into recovery, wipe the cache, do a factory reset/data wipe, clear cache again. Then restart the phone to see if it boots up all good.
Now, do you have the official ICS .211 .zip update file? I'm assuming you do, make sure it's on the "external" SD card. Shut the phone down, and boot back into recovery. Select update.zip from SD card and run the update. Give it plenty of time to run. Sometimes it seems like it is hanging but it's just thinking. Might take in upwards of 10-15 minutes to run through completely so make sure you have a full battery before beginning.
Mine did hang and installation failed. This is actually common when doing a forced update in recovery. Don't worry, all you have to do is force shut it down and repeat the above steps and run the install again. It "should" install fine on the second try, mine did and many others on here too. After it's finished and you're all booted up you should be on the official .211 ICS version.
If you want to root, search for matt's utility for the .211 version (I believe it's the 1.7 version) and simply follow those instructions, works great and don't forget to donate. He's saved lots of us RAZR users. Also, if you want the .215 leaked update, get Voodoo OTA rootkeeper, run that, get the .215 .zip update file from you're external SD card in recovery.
When all is said and done. You should be on the most recent stock .215 ICS version, and rooted. Hope this helps
Edit.. .If this doesn't work, and I don't know if it will, I hope it does, you'll probably have to use RSD to flash a stock image. I think they are .fxz files, not sure. I've never used RSD on my RAZR, only my OG Droid1.
Thanks for the Reply, I do not have the .211 ICS .zip, Though if you or anyone else know where to find it? I do know how to do the force install that you recommended that I do.
http://eclipserom.com/vforum/showth...cial-4-0-4-(211-OTA)-Fastboot-Files-for-XT912
There you go
Thank you. Will try it and let you know if that worked!
Matt's utility (found in the Dev forum) is really all you need. I'm guessing that having bootstrap installed is one of the issues as well.
Oh, I will check that right now while I wait for the ics rom to download, thanks for more options, may try it first if it is all that I need.
You can get the utility at same link I posted earlier..^^^
I just wanted to let you know that I did get it working again with your help! I ended up having to use RDSLite to restore it but its back up and got it working again! Thanks so much guys!
Tried the ics t-mobile leak and worked awesomely for me! (goo.gl/aQuKS) its German but Google translates it brilliantly!
another opportunity is (like I did) installing miui which is officially supported and use Nova launcher if u like.
Nevertheless, T-Mobile leak works like a charm!
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I just wanted to let you know that I did get it working again with your help! I ended up having to use RDSLite to restore it but its back up and got it working again! Thanks so much guys!
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did you get it re-rooted again?
I was having an issue with the update also. Had to go through an arduous process but finally figured it out.
So here I am again, after a while.
Have changed like hundred of ROMs about year ago on Galaxy S III and Galaxy S II, it was still time when newest android version was 4.1.2 i think.
So now i have a problem, big one. I bought Galaxy S II again, and wanted to flash new rom, because version that i had was 4.1.2.
It was horrible, i effd up my phone big time and flashed stock rom trough Odin, now its 4.0.3. It's old like my granny, but it's very fast. I'm spending like only 38% of my RAM.
But still i wanted to change ROM, and put on the new 4.4.2, but only that kind which don't takes more than 50% of ram.
Adding Screenie, so you can check out what kernel am I using.
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using as stock rom - I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ_I9100XXLPQ_HOME.tar.md5 (file name)
and as root - CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5 (file name)
I Have tried to flash any of the ROMs trough CMW recovery with the kernel i have now, but still i got Failed to install update. Some kind of e:emmc (Status 7 error), i tried to fix it, fixed. But now I had Status 6 error. It seems that i can't open the update (ROM).
So i'm asking for help. Maybe some1, could give me the right ROM, right KERNEL and RECOVERY. and step-by-step guide to avoid those errors and fails.
I'm sorry if i'm posting new thread, but i can't really find and answer to my question and problem. I would be greatful if someone could just help me and guide trough this problem, if not here, then maybe in PM.
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But still i wanted to change ROM, and put on the new 4.4.2, but only that kind which don't takes more than 50% of ram.
I Have tried to flash any of the ROMs trough CMW recovery with the kernel i have now, but still i got Failed to install update. Some kind of e:emmc (Status 7 error), i tried to fix it, fixed. But now I had Status 6 error. It seems that i can't open the update (ROM).
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You don't need a step to step guide. Just flash a kitkat compatible CWM (search for it), before flashing a kitkat rom. Everything else goes the same.
NEzverins said:
So here I am again, after a while.
Have changed like hundred of ROMs about year ago on Galaxy S III and Galaxy S II, it was still time when newest android version was 4.1.2 i think.
So now i have a problem, big one. I bought Galaxy S II again, and wanted to flash new rom, because version that i had was 4.1.2.
It was horrible, i effd up my phone big time and flashed stock rom trough Odin, now its 4.0.3. It's old like my granny, but it's very fast. I'm spending like only 38% of my RAM.
But still i wanted to change ROM, and put on the new 4.4.2, but only that kind which don't takes more than 50% of ram.
Adding Screenie, so you can check out what kernel am I using.
using as stock rom - I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ_I9100XXLPQ_HOME.tar.md5 (file name)
and as root - CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5 (file name)
I Have tried to flash any of the ROMs trough CMW recovery with the kernel i have now, but still i got Failed to install update. Some kind of e:emmc (Status 7 error), i tried to fix it, fixed. But now I had Status 6 error. It seems that i can't open the update (ROM).
So i'm asking for help. Maybe some1, could give me the right ROM, right KERNEL and RECOVERY. and step-by-step guide to avoid those errors and fails.
I'm sorry if i'm posting new thread, but i can't really find and answer to my question and problem. I would be greatful if someone could just help me and guide trough this problem, if not here, then maybe in PM.
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Hi
As long as your phone is rooted and have custom cwm
You can flash this kernel
Then dont reboot the system
Reboot to recovery
Full wipe
Flash kk rom zip
Flash gapps
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Thankyou very much both of you. Seems to me i just had old CMW. I installed new one, and sucessfully flashed rom and gapps.
The problem now is that file transfering, deleting and folder opening when connected USB is really slow or folders won't even open. So i really can't transfer any files from my PC.
Thanks.
NEzverins said:
Thankyou very much both of you. Seems to me i just had old CMW. I installed new one, and sucessfully flashed rom and gapps.
The problem now is that file transfering, deleting and folder opening when connected USB is really slow or folders won't even open. So i really can't transfer any files from my PC.
Thanks.
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Make sure the screen is on and the phone is unlocked and try a different usb transferring modus.
cwm 6.0.4.5 can't open kitkat rom
Hi,
classic intro i guess, i'm new to the forum, was going to open a new thread, when in fact this one seems perfect. Still, if i shouldn't be doing it, i apologies in advance, please let me know....
Now,
as i said the original topic replicates almost exactly the issue i'm facing.
i have Galaxy S2 i9001, i had rooted it, then tried to flash a rom, failed that, found a guide which got me to have rooted stock (i assume it is a stock rom) version 4.0.3, similar kernel version listed in the original post (i hope is ok to list below the file names? this is the file i used to get there: I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ_I9100XXLPQ_HOME.tar.md5)
I flashed CWM version 6.0.4.5, which, reading from this thread, should be compatible with KK roms.
i didn't manage to install the newer version listed in that thread as inside the zip there is no .tar file for odin to read, so not sure how i would do that. same for the other "philz" file listed. i'm a noob after all....
So, with CWM 6.0.4.5 on, i downloaded into external SD card a few different ROMs
pa_i9100-4.3-BETA6-20140523.zip
aokp_i9100_kitkat_unofficial_2014-04-14.zip
Resurrection_Remix_KK_v5.1.1-20140507-i9100.zip
rebooter into recovery, followed the wipes listed in the ROMs threads then tried to "install zip" and for each file i get the same messages:
Installing: /PATH
Finding update package
Opening update package
Can't open /PATH
i hope someone could help me understand what it is that i'm doing wrong?
any help would be really appreciated, please!!:fingers-crossed:
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.
topherk said:
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 ><
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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 ><
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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.
lord dredd said:
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.