So I rooted with towelroot a couple months back, and currently running the latest Trents rom (4.4.2 I believe?). I was curious if anyone else has been able to install lollipop roms? I get a bootloop when installing through safestrap (latest version). I also just get a black screen when attempting to install 4.4.4 roms (I tried the latest DU 4.4.4). Anyone know why this may be happening, is there a fix? If you need more info I'm happy to provide... I'm just not sure what info would be useful.
Since you're on 4.4.2 with Safestrap and your bootloader is locked, you have to stick with Touchwiz ROM'S that are using the 4.4.2 stock kernel.
4.4.4 and Lollipop won't work since they're not using 4.4.2 stock kernel.
mattnmag said:
Since you're on 4.4.2 with Safestrap and your bootloader is locked, you have to stick with Touchwiz ROM'S that are using the 4.4.2 stock kernel.
4.4.4 and Lollipop won't work since they're not using 4.4.2 stock kernel.
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Great, I figured this was the answer, but I wanted confirmation. I appreciate it.
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Hello all,
I've been trying to figure out how to flash liquidsmooth on my phone for a while now. Everytime i try and install and boot into twrp recovery my phone crashes and i have to reflash the stock mk2.
Can anyone let me know what im missing here.
i have installed saferoot to root my phone but can't get a recovery installed successfully.
thanks
lisi80 said:
Hello all,
I've been trying to figure out how to flash liquidsmooth on my phone for a while now. Everytime i try and install and boot into twrp recovery my phone crashes and i have to reflash the stock mk2.
Can anyone let me know what im missing here.
i have installed saferoot to root my phone but can't get a recovery installed successfully.
thanks
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You can't flash AOSP roms on MK2/Safestrap, only TW (TouchWiz) based roms matching your current stock version (4.3).
thanks Oishi,
Can I flash back to an older stock rom that is not safestrap?
lisi80 said:
thanks Oishi,
Can I flash back to an older stock rom that is not safestrap?
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No, once you're on Stock MK2 you're locked to MK2 and have no other options than safestrap.
Oishikatta said:
No, once you're on Stock MK2 you're locked to MK2 and have no other options than safestrap.
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lisi80 said:
Hello all,
I've been trying to figure out how to flash liquidsmooth on my phone for a while now. Everytime i try and install and boot into twrp recovery my phone crashes and i have to reflash the stock mk2.
Can anyone let me know what im missing here.
i have installed saferoot to root my phone but can't get a recovery installed successfully.
thanks
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Here is a somewhat current list of compatible SS Roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630040
Also check page 1 in the Android Development section; There are a few new ones that look tempting such as BajaRom for TW
Check out Eclipse 3.0 for an AOSP feel with TW compatibility.
Can anyone recommend a 4.4.4 based rom that is safestrap compatible and completely stable for SCH-I545?
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Can anyone recommend a 4.4.4 based rom that is safestrap compatible and completely stable for SCH-I545?
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I think this is the only GPE ROM thats out for Safestrap, but I maybe wrong.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ow-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708
Sorry that I haven't been keeping up with the latest developments in bootloader unlocks, roots, recoveries, etc.
I'm on stock rooted deodexed 4.1.2 with unlocked bootloader and a probably now ancient TWRP. What is the best way for me to get to stock rooted deodexed 4.4.2? I don't see any guides for this sort of thing here. Thanks in advance.
FMXP said:
Sorry that I haven't been keeping up with the latest developments in bootloader unlocks, roots, recoveries, etc.
I'm on stock rooted deodexed 4.1.2 with unlocked bootloader and a probably now ancient TWRP. What is the best way for me to get to stock rooted deodexed 4.4.2? I don't see any guides for this sort of thing here. Thanks in advance.
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i just received my phone from getting sboot downgrade at mobiletech videos... it was on 4.1.2 also. download the twrp manager app in playstore. update to 2.8.1 ( i think thats the recommended one for some AOSP roms) flash the new version. reboot. download whatever 4.4.2 rom. make sure its rooted and knox is removed. move to sd card. boot to recovery & install. if you have wifi issues you'll need to flash MJ9 firmware. and firmware only. or you'll lock your bootloader. some say you can flash via recovery but odin is what most recommend. i went from 4.1.2 to 5.0.1 w/o having to do the firmware update and i dont have any radio or wifi issues. good luck
I was running an old custom rom and got scared straight by stagefright and updated to the latest stock ROM N900PVPUEOK2 am I stuck on the stock rom until people come out with customized version of this? I'm missing xposed and busybox.
Ive notice i cant install those nor have i been able to install my viper4android.
gzimmer said:
I was running an old custom rom and got scared straight by stagefright and updated to the latest stock ROM N900PVPUEOK2 am I stuck on the stock rom until people come out with customized version of this? I'm missing xposed and busybox.
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You can always downgrade, at least back to KitKat. But not mj4 or older. Let me know I will help you get back.
gzimmer said:
I was running an old custom rom and got scared straight by stagefright and updated to the latest stock ROM N900PVPUEOK2 am I stuck on the stock rom until people come out with customized version of this? I'm missing xposed and busybox.
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you could try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/rom-twrp-flash-ok2-n9000p-t3301897
And find a busybox installer that you flash from recovery.
Ended up using http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...ck-rom-odin-flashable-stock-firmware-t3306053
which wasn't available at the time of me making this thread, but saved my phone!
HI,
I'm currently on NK1 with the EmptyGalaxy ROM. It works awesome but I'm considering trying the Phoenix and/or Stang Lollipop ROMs. I just want to know if once I flash those, am I stuck on Lollipop, or will I be able to restore/revert back to KitKat EGR?
Thanks
mn1968 said:
HI,
I'm currently on NK1 with the EmptyGalaxy ROM. It works awesome but I'm considering trying the Phoenix and/or Stang Lollipop ROMs. I just want to know if once I flash those, am I stuck on Lollipop, or will I be able to restore/revert back to KitKat EGR?
Thanks
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Go ahead, I have Albe95 S6 rom with the same bootloader (NK1) and I can get back to KitKat just by installing again safestrap, nc5 kernel and then flashing any 4.4.x rom
Thanks for the info!