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First of all, this is the thread I'm referring to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233328
Am posting here because I don't have enough posts to reply to the thread. Really doesn't make sense that the forum requires 10 posts before I can reply there.
I'm really confused with all the links on the OP. The instructions aren't clear enough for a noob like me. Would appreciate any help here.
Basically I want the fastest/smoothest experience, so no TW for sure, and OC if possible. Am not really sure what deodex does for me so not sure if I need deodex or broodcomb...
So correct me if I'm wrong here.. Never done this before so I'm just picturing it in my head(getting my tab tomorrow so just wanna make sure I get things right) this is how I should do it..
1. I will need to download this and install through odin no matter what... Hmm what does CSC: CPW and XEU mean anyway?
Stock Rom [ODIN] special for XDA Members only ( CSC: CPW and XEU )
2. This is where I get lost. Do I choose between these 3? If yes, what's the differences between them? And where's broodcomb?
CWM KH7ROOT
Stock Deodexed Rom special for XDA Members only
CWM Rom by mabalito
3. Install the non tw update/ themes/etc..
4. where in all these do I fit in the installing of pershoot's kernel? Can OC be done only with pershoot kernel? Does 3G work with pershoot's kernel?
I appreciate any help you can give me. perhaps someone can do me a favour and post this up in the thread so that others can answer it.
Thanks
Ryan
any kind soul out there? I just need someone to help me copy paste my post over to the thread so that others can answer it.
I'm running the stock KH7 rom and it's much better then the KG9 that i had before.
As far as i know, there is no rom for p7500 that doesn't have Touchwiz. In that thread there is just a theme that looks like vanilla Honeycomb, so it doesn't give any performance boost.
Besically you need to install the stock KH7 first (using odin) and then install custom recovery if you want to root or use other modifications posted there.
poisike said:
I'm running the stock KH7 rom and it's much better then the KG9 that i had before.
As far as i know, there is no rom for p7500 that doesn't have Touchwiz. In that thread there is just a theme that looks like vanilla Honeycomb, so it doesn't give any performance boost.
Besically you need to install the stock KH7 first (using odin) and then install custom recovery if you want to root or use other modifications posted there.
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I've got my tab now and have been messing with it for awhile without much success. I tried this...
1. reboot into cwm recovery
2. install deodexed stock rom via cwm
3. install cwm non-tw (from the thread)
and that resulted in a reboot-loop. So I can't go straight to cwm and have to install stock using ODIN first? okay help me out here a little, I'm still not sure what or where ODIN is...
okay I managed to get it to work after many tries. I used odin(which i think i didn't need to).. then installed the deodexed stock rom, pershoot's kernel, and non-tw..
Like i already said, first you need to install stock KH7 using odin.
Glad you got it working.
I'm on 100% Stock Rom this is my 2nd note Device ATT Version I717
This version is never been rooted before. I do want to root my device
I'm still under Warrinity is there any way to put any rom without increase the Counter #
How do I void the Counter #
Is there a special Odin Software that will not increase Counter #
Can someone point me to the right direction I looked all over XDA Forums I didn't find a thing how to void counter increase.
I would like to keep it at 0 at all times....
Thanks....
Your counter will increase, but there are methods and tools that will fix that taking it back. If you are worried about your Warranty, then rooting or flashing should not be done, but here the link for the GNote Super Page with all the tools needed and or required.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740367
animeware said:
I'm on 100% Stock Rom this is my 2nd note Device ATT Version I717
This version is never been rooted before. I do want to root my device
I'm still under Warrinity is there any way to put any rom without increase the Counter #
How do I void the Counter #
Is there a special Odin Software that will not increase Counter #
Can someone point me to the right direction I looked all over XDA Forums I didn't find a thing how to void counter increase.
I would like to keep it at 0 at all times....
Thanks....
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Your counter will increase, but there are methods and tools that will fix that taking it back. If you are worried about your Warranty, then rooting or flashing should not be done, but here the link for the GNote Super Page with all the tools needed and or required.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740367
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I see
I want to make sure i'm doing it correctly
I want to flash "ParanoidAndroid CM10Hybrid by JamieD81 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26857828&postcount=2
Version 2.10 I717
If I was going to flash this rom how would I go about Root the Device step by step guide without increasing my flash counter?
Also which Root method do I need to do and best for flashing rom? So sorry sound like a Noob!!!!
Can you provide me detail steps guide I did try the ATT Flash Counter Reset in Custom Recovery on my 1st note it did not reset my counter back to default it said I had 6 and every time I tried to use ATT Flash Counter Reset.zip file on my ATT Device it increase my flash counter I though it post to put it back to 0.
I want to prevent this from ever increase the counter?
I need some tools and guide which forums do I go to?
How do you reset the counter I heard you can reset the counter by going into Custom Firmware Recovery Mode and delete cache x3 times and after you delete everything in recovery mode then go into Samsung Kies software hit Restore to Factory Setting does this method fix everything?
HERE THE VIDEO CAN I DO THIS WITH ATT DEVICE WITHOUT JIG...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kve8l_dJUks
Thanks
You can flash that rom (or any rom) without rooting.
rangercaptain said:
You can flash that rom (or any rom) without rooting.
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Without Rooting please explain please
I though you have Root to use any Rom?
If you can flash any rom without rooting does this mean that it will not increase counter #.
Thanks....
Flashing a ROM in cwm will not increase the counter. When you flash something in Odin it will. That counter reset zip is supposed to be flashed in a custom recovery(cwm, twrp). You only need a custom recovery to flash a ROM, not root. You flash cwm through Odin. That will increase your counter by one. You can then flash the reset zip in recovery to get it back to zero. Then you can flash all the ROMs you want through recovery without increasing the counter.
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Froid said:
Flashing a ROM in cwm will not increase the counter. When you flash something in Odin it will. That counter reset zip is supposed to be flashed in a custom recovery(cwm, twrp). Sounds like you used Odin to flash this? Careful before you brick. Just some friendly advise. You only need a custom recovery to flash a ROM, not root. You flash cwm through Odin. That will increase your counter by one. You can then flash the reset zip in recovery to get it back to zero. Then you can flash all the ROMs you want through recovery without increasing the counter.
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Oh I see I get it
Flashing a Rom in CWM will not increase the counter this is very good info to know indeed.
Is there a video or a guide to do this method with the ATT I717 Galaxy Note I'm currently on the official ICS Rom 4.0.4 hope this is helpful....
Thank you so much Team XDA all of your support so sorry to sound like Noob!!!! i just geeting confuzed by Custom Recovery and Root method is because I used to flash all my Roms though Odin I can see why it was cause the increase # of counter this makes prefect since.
PS: This is my first android device
animeware said:
Oh I see I get it
Flashing a Rom in CWM will not increase the counter this is very good info to know indeed.
Is there a video or a guide to do this method with the ATT I717 Galaxy Note I'm currently on the official ICS Rom 4.0.4 hope this is helpful....
Thank you so much Team XDA all of your support so sorry to sound like Noob!!!! i just geeting confuzed by Custom Recovery and Root method is because I used to flash all my Roms though Odin I can see why it was cause the increase # of counter this makes prefect since.
PS: This is my first android device
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If this is your first android device, let me be the first to say...WELCOME TO THE XDA NOTE FORUMS !!!......g
gregsarg said:
If this is your first android device, let me be the first to say...WELCOME TO THE XDA NOTE FORUMS !!!......g
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Well I had other Android Device but didn't keep them over 2 weeks like Tablets this was like 1 year ago....
I do love my Galaxy Note runs like butter to me it's on Stock Rom I really like to try this new rom out looks neat a tablet method Cool
If any of you can please provide me link to download the latest CWM I'm just confuzed which one to download there is so many CWM in Development page which one should I download?
Thanks....
Yes, welcome and you definitely have a lot of reading to do. I would make sure you know everything in and out before jumping in head first. There's ton of info here and I know it can get confusing. On my way out, but I'm sure one of the guys Here will be happy to point you in the right direction. Good luck!!
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Yes, welcome and you definitely have a lot of reading to do. I would make sure you know everything in and out before jumping in head first. There's ton of info here and I know it can get confusing. On my way out, but I'm sure one of the guys Here will be happy to point you in the right direction. Good luck!!
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Research is the key before start to jump into adding rom to my device right away.....
I will do research before I post
I just wanted to thank everyone for taking their time to post for me
This was a lot of helpful info I'm going to do research on it.....
Thanks, Again
animeware said:
If any of you can please provide me link to download the latest CWM I'm just confuzed which one to download there is so many CWM in Development page which one should I download?...
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Bigjoe gave you the link already. In the first post of that thread look directly under the big green arrow. Use just the files in those first links - no other files!
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Bigjoe gave you the link already. In the first post of that thread look directly under the big green arrow. Use just the files in those first links - no other files!
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K got the file for CWR directly from Clockwork Recovery Site it was the same version he had on the Forum as well.
here what I'M understanding
First I got to make sure all the USB Drivers all up to date which is all up to date. & latest version of Samsung Kies too..
Plug my phone with the USB Cable into Computer wait until shows SGH-I717
use Odin 1.85 software and use pda to flash the CWR not to check the Start Button yet.
Put my phone into Recovery mode.
Once in Recovery Mode then hit start and do not change any settings.
After it's flashed
then I got to install the ATT Flash Counter Reset though CWR that will put my counter down from 1 to default correct.
Then put the rom in the sd card and same with ATT Flash Counter & Gapps latest version
First Thing to install is
1) CWR Recovery though Odin
2) Install ATT Flash Counter Reset though CWR
3) Install Jelly Bean Rom
4)Install Gapps
Is this correct information?
Should I not touch my kernel just leave it alone too.
You got it ....
Simply follow the information in the root thread and your Good...
I don't know about the kernel, as I don't use that rom. But the rom thread will give you the information you need ....g
gregsarg said:
You got it ....
Simply follow the information in the root thread and your Good...
I don't know about the kernel, as I don't use that rom. But the rom thread will give you the information you need ....g
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Sounds Great & Thank You and also Everyone else on XDA Developers
I just found this a while ago
This method looks really safe http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23229071&postcount=57
Has anyone Tried this method?
No!
It says on that post that that method is only for Gingerbread roms, NOT stock ICS, which is what you have...
It's in the first sentence. It's red. And bold.
Lol...
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my suggestion to every new user to ROMs and flashing
read until your eyes bleed, your fingers fall off and your ball sack shrivels into dust!
read read read.....research read and research the research.
If you are even remotely afraid of snarfing up your device then re read what you read and then read it again.
Great to ask questions and most will be helpful but get your melon into your puter screen and hit every link given every resource possible.
And remember, NO one is responsible for what you or I do to our devices. We ALL do this knowing full well the risks.
Welcome to the Note forums. And everyone has given you sound advice already.
Regards
Mortem
Besides, you put the phone in DOWNLOAD mode to use odin.
I see thanks I'll Read the informat I'm going to wait for a while before root and stick to stock rom....
animeware said:
I see thanks I'll Read the informat I'm going to wait for a while before root and stick to stock rom....
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I swear I read everything backwards and forward at least 3 times before I flashed anything. It's a good idea to wade in slow.
Good luck!
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Guys I know this is long but PLEASE don't freak out! I really need some advice from you experts on this! I hope you could spend your time reading everything here and give me some advices! Thanks!
Phone details:
Model number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: I9300DXUGNB1
Build number: JSS15J.I9300XXUGNA5
Hello guys, since I'm not really a rooting expert (previously I rooted a motorola device), I would like to ask for some advices regarding rooting our S3 because I have only one phone and I can't afford to brick it.
1. So basically I'm referring to the guide here. However, that rooting guide is for Samsung Galaxy S3 on I9300XXUGNA7 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, which is different from my build number (I've checked software update on my device over OTA and Kies3 but it says I have the latest firmware), will it works for my phone? Also in the guide it says to use odin3 v3.09, however in CF_auto_root page here it says to use odin3 v1.85, so which one is working for my device or which one is better?
2. Next I would like to ask is it necessary to install CWM recovery to replace the stock one? After searching around, I found that there are some people who installed CWM recovery even before rooting, is that even possible? So basically to install CMW recovery I think I will follow the steps here, is this working for my device?
3. Okay I know this is the dumbest question... but is there anything else I need to do after the above 2 steps (flashing kernel, modem etc.)?
Thank you very much for spending your time reading my post. I hope you can clear those doubts for me!
You are posting in the wrong section my friend you need to post your question here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help << you will find you will get alot more replies...Ask a mod to move your post....
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You are posting in the wrong section my friend you need to post your question here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help << you will find you will get alot more replies...Ask a mod to move your post....
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Oops I see... thanks for telling!
nikctsh said:
Oops I see... thanks for telling!
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Glad to see you in the right place now
Have a look at this thread >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/howto-rooting-wiping-flashing-ultimate-t1911726 << it may help you answer a few questions...
Also if you are planning to flash custom roms you do not need to root if you are doing it to mod your phone only then you will need to root..
nikctsh said:
Guys I know this is long but PLEASE don't freak out! I really need some advice from you experts on this! I hope you could spend your time reading everything here and give me some advices! Thanks!
Phone details:
Model number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: I9300DXUGNB1
Build number: JSS15J.I9300XXUGNA5
Thank you very much for spending your time reading my post. I hope you can clear those doubts for me!
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Flashing your phone in any way doesn't guarantee not bricking it, see this thread
Scroll down to the quoted section headed Quick Root from there
Download Odin
Download CF-AutoRoot for your phone
Read the link on rooting
It is really straight forward just read up on it but don't read too much into it a frighten yourself
tallman43 said:
Glad to see you in the right place now
Have a look at this thread >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/howto-rooting-wiping-flashing-ultimate-t1911726 << it may help you answer a few questions...
Also if you are planning to flash custom roms you do not need to root if you are doing it to mod your phone only then you will need to root..
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Great that thread helps a lot! I cleared most of my doubts now, but one more question please, after rooting, I wished to install ported apps like S5 launcher and accuweather, and in order to install these I need to flash from recovery. Is it possible to flash this using stock recovery? Or I need to install custom recovery like CMW?
You can't install anything with stock recovery, you'll need a custom recovery.
Make sure you have a full nandroid and efs backup before you flash anything -ported apps can break the framework and produce bootloops.
Seriously though, all this information is available in the sticky or by searching -why do need people to write it all out for you?
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boomboomer said:
You can't install anything with stock recovery, you'll need a custom recovery.
Make sure you have a full nandroid and efs backup before you flash anything -ported apps can break the framework and produce bootloops.
Seriously though, all this information is available in the sticky or by searching -why do need people to write it all out for you?
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Thanks for your information. I did search around and try to understand the things myself, but still there are some doubts remain, that's why I opened this thread hoping that someone can clear the doubts for me. This is my only phone and I really can't afford another (I'm from a low-income family), I just want to make sure everything is alright so that I don't mess up my device. Thanks for your understanding
If this is relevant for Samsung galaxy s3, I got this done the other day using Odin to unlock and root, ran the root app to confirm root. The ROM manager to found CWM recovery flash. So far all good, should take 5 mins in all but an hour in prep and homework.
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Don't use rom manager, it can soft brick your phone.
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Hello! I agree that it would be better NOT to use Rom Manager. Many users had problems because of it. The safest way, in my opinion, is to flash a custom kernel using Odin. For example, I had stock rom and used Odin to flash boeffla kernel (not advertising it, just saying what I did) because that kernel had both a .tar version and a .zip one. I downloaded the .tar version and flashed it with Odin by putting the .tar file in the PDA column. That's for root.
For recovery I'm using PhilZTouch and I love it. It supports both JB and KK roms and that is preety cool. Also it's full touch so I don't need to stress my hardware buttons. It's also available as .tar file so you can flash it with Odin just like the kernel.
That's how I'd recommend anyone to root and install a custom recovery on a Sammy phone because I believe it's the safest way. PS: before launching Odin make sure the phone is NOT connected to the PC and that Kies isn't running in the background (use Task Manager to check) Goodluck! !! :thumbup::thumbup:
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If this is relevant for Samsung galaxy s3, I got this done the other day using Odin to unlock and root, ran the root app to confirm root. The ROM manager to found CWM recovery flash. So far all good, should take 5 mins in all but an hour in prep and homework.
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Wow, that's great. By saying unlock, do you mean unlock the bootloader? Wait, is the bootloader locked in our S3?
AlexVat said:
Hello! I agree that it would be better NOT to use Rom Manager. Many users had problems because of it. The safest way, in my opinion, is to flash a custom kernel using Odin. For example, I had stock rom and used Odin to flash boeffla kernel (not advertising it, just saying what I did) because that kernel had both a .tar version and a .zip one. I downloaded the .tar version and flashed it with Odin by putting the .tar file in the PDA column. That's for root.
For recovery I'm using PhilZTouch and I love it. It supports both JB and KK roms and that is preety cool. Also it's full touch so I don't need to stress my hardware buttons. It's also available as .tar file so you can flash it with Odin just like the kernel.
That's how I'd recommend anyone to root and install a custom recovery on a Sammy phone because I believe it's the safest way. PS: before launching Odin make sure the phone is NOT connected to the PC and that Kies isn't running in the background (use Task Manager to check) Goodluck! !! :thumbup::thumbup:
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Thanks! Will check out PhilZTouch recovery :fingers-crossed:
Currently struggling with deodexing/odexing the stock rom, after reading around I can differentiate between the odex and deodex rom, still digging on how to deodex a rom though (since I want to install some S5 mods). After searching around, it seems like titanium backup can do the deodexing/odexing just nice Gonna do some more preparation, hopefully I can have my device rooted by this week
You could flash PhilZ Recovery and make a nand backup of your rom. This way you'd have an emergency copy if something goes wrong or if you break something in the system. Just my thought
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Hey everyone, this is my first post in the Verizon GN2 area. I just swapped my TMo GN2 for a BNIB Verizon Gn2, still has stock MC3. Popped in SIM to make sure all was good, it started to DL the OTA update, so I yanked the battery and SIM until I have it rooted. I have a lot of experience with rooting, ROMS and flashing, but with a same-but-different device, I would like the pro's here to give me a few pointers, if possible.
Best root method for a device with older firmware?
Is the ND7 radio flashable on older kernel\bootloader combos?
If you were in my shoes, what steps would you take to root and flash to keep maximum flexibility in the future?
Thanks to all the devs for their hard work, and thanks in advice for any pointers!
OwenW71 said:
Hey everyone, this is my first post in the Verizon GN2 area. I just swapped my TMo GN2 for a BNIB Verizon Gn2, still has stock MC3. Popped in SIM to make sure all was good, it started to DL the OTA update, so I yanked the battery and SIM until I have it rooted. I have a lot of experience with rooting, ROMS and flashing, but with a same-but-different device, I would like the pro's here to give me a few pointers, if possible.
Best root method for a device with older firmware?
Is the ND7 radio flashable on older kernel\bootloader combos?
If you were in my shoes, what steps would you take to root and flash to keep maximum flexibility in the future?
Thanks to all the devs for their hard work, and thanks in advice for any pointers!
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1. Best root method for a device with older firmware?
To root and unlock the bootloader on stock 4.1.2, you need to use Adam Outler's CASUAL program found here: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2272066 ). The version of Casual that worked for me was R515.... just make sure you totally disable all virus scanning on your computer before running it... (you may need to kill processes in Task Manager to stop Window's Defender).
2. Is the ND7 radio flashable on older kernel\bootloader combos?
As far as radio’s/modems go... I know you can flash newer radios on the older ROM/kernel combos.... but I would probably just use the radio that's recommended in the thread for whatever custom ROM you plan to flash.
Here’s some links to where you can grab the radios:
--Grab Beanstown106’s modified ODIN flashable firmware package for MJ9 from the bottom of the first post in this thread: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578458 )
--You can grab older recovery flashable radios/modems here: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2108510 )
--Here's a link for the ND7 4.4.2 RADIO (scroll down on the first post to find it under downloads). It is meant to be flashed in recovery, but it may be a good idea to ODIN flash Beanstown106's modified MJ9 firmware first.... ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765021 )
--Here's a thread with helpful steps on how to flash the modems in recovery: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43217826&highlight=install#post43217826 )
--Also, here's a link to a post with more detailed instructions on how to Odin flash the MJ9 firmware after you download and unzip the file... ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50047714&highlight=unzip#post50047714 ).
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3. If you were in my shoes, what steps would you take to root and flash to keep maximum flexibility in the future?
If you flash any full stock builds newer than VRAMC3 4.1.2, then you'll end up locking the bootloader with no way to unlock it at this point (so don't ODIN flash full stock 4.3 or 4.4.2 or take OTA's if you want to keep the option to flash a custom recovery/kernel/etc...). Use the recovery flashable 4.3 and 4.4.2 based ROM's in the development threads if you want to experience features from those builds and maintain ability to unlock bootloader. In my personal experience, I've found 4.1.2 based ROM's to be the most stable for me with the fewest overall problems. I ran JellyBeans build 22 as my main "go to" ROM for a long time with no real problems.... (that was the last JellyBeans ROM that he put out with a 4.1.2 base before he moved on to 4.3 for that ROM. You can still grab the older JellyBeans build 22 from Beanstown106's Android File Host if you're interested.... just go to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032447 -- and scroll down on the first post to find the link for the older builds).
I'd also recommend that you read through all the stickies in the development/general/help threads, just to get familiar with all the ins and outs of this phone. Especially check out droidstyle's Guide on – ( "How to Root/Rom/Return to Stock the VZW Galaxy Note II" ). This will save your butt if you mess something up and need to return to stock to start over.
Thanks for the info!
I think I will stick with the MC3 BL for now, and try to find a 4.4.2 flashable ROM that works well. Most of the ones I've looked at are saying they require the MJ9 or later BL...seems odd to require a locked bootloader. Recommendations are welcome, but I'm not against doing my homework. Thanks again for the reply and info. Already have root and flashed a few ROMs that did not make the grade, but will keep looking.
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Thanks for the info!
I think I will stick with the MC3 BL for now, and try to find a 4.4.2 flashable ROM that works well. Most of the ones I've looked at are saying they require the MJ9 or later BL...seems odd to require a locked bootloader. Recommendations are welcome, but I'm not against doing my homework. Thanks again for the reply and info. Already have root and flashed a few ROMs that did not make the grade, but will keep looking.
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Mj9 is the radio. Never upgrade your bootloader or you will be locked.
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@ OwenW71,
I know it's kind of confusing... but the link I gave you to Beanstown106’s modified MJ9 firmware package at: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578458 )... it is not the official stock mj9 firmware... It's just needed for updating the radios/wifi to use when flashing custom 4.3+ ROM'S from the development threads.
Like michigan66 said... you don't want to take any OTA's for 4.3/4.4.2...or odin flash the official stock Verizon 4.3/4.4.2 firmware... because that will lock the bootloader with no way for you to unlock it.
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@ OwenW71,
I know it's kind of confusing... but the link I gave you to Beanstown106’s modified MJ9 firmware package at: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578458 )... it is not the official stock mj9 firmware... It's just needed for updating the radios/wifi to use when flashing custom 4.3+ ROM'S from the development threads.
Like michigan66 said... you don't want to take any OTA's for 4.3/4.4.2...or odin flash the official stock Verizon 4.3/4.4.2 firmware... because that will lock the bootloader with no way for you to unlock it.
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So that thread says it is a full firmware package, but you're saying it will leave my bootloader alone? I'm not accustomed to seeing Odin packages that don't mess with the BL. According to the post, I flash the firmware with Odin, then use Recovery to flash the ROM? It did not state how the ROM is flashed.
It also looks like TWRP is not in favor right now, but it is the recovery that the jailbreak provides. Guess I should switch to Philz. Ah, so much to do...
THanks again!
OwenW71 said:
So that thread says it is a full firmware package, but you're saying it will leave my bootloader alone? I'm not accustomed to seeing Odin packages that don't mess with the BL. According to the post, I flash the firmware with Odin, then use Recovery to flash the ROM? It did not state how the ROM is flashed.
It also looks like TWRP is not in favor right now, but it is the recovery that the jailbreak provides. Guess I should switch to Philz. Ah, so much to do...
THanks again!
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So where BeansTown106 says.... "You Need to Flash This Full Firmware Package Via Odin to get the new modem and to get wifi to work..."— for clarification, this is not factory stock Verizon firmware. Beanstown106 modified things and this is just the radio/wifi related portion. It will not change the VRAMC3 bootloader.
Yes, you will flash custom ROM'S via a zip file in custom recovery.... (you don't want to flash any custom ROM'S in Odin after using CASUAL-- see this thread for more about why: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35396049).
TWRP works fine for some ROM's and Philz or CWM is recommended for others. Most ROM threads recommend a recovery and I would just use whatever is recommended for the custom ROM that you decide to flash.
Okay, thanks! I was aware of the warning about using Odin for custom ROMs, so that is part of what gave me pause about flashing MJ9, in addition to the BL concern.
Thanks so much for the guidance. The stickies are good, but they did not really spell out the process for keeping an unlocked BL while still making my way up a more current firmware.
Honestly, guys like you make this forum a joy. I very briefly used the iPhone 5s that work gave me, and I was going ape****. I'm not an Apple hater, but iPhones suck. Slow, bad apps, bad gps, no customization. So glad to come back from the dark side! And with guys like this to help a fella out, can there be any question which side is on the side of light and goodness?
Cheers!
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i loved the battery life of this rom, well really i just loved this rom... http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2567499 now when trying to install i get bootloops..its mj4 so is there a way i can go back to mj4?..on stock oc5 rooted/twrp recovery.. also does anybody recommend or know of a stripped down efficient rom like minimus that will work when on oc5?? thanks in advance.
i was told by a user to just flash mj4 and then flash rom, but i was told by a friend never to downgrade bootloader or modem as it would brick my n3. so now i guess im looking for direction...im on oc5 lollipop and want to flash above linked rom . has anybody done this successfully, i mean go from oc5 lollipop to mj4 minimus? thanks in advance for any helpful posts.
ryandaneri said:
i loved the battery life of this rom, well really i just loved this rom... http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2567499 now when trying to install i get bootloops..its mj4 so is there a way i can go back to mj4?..on stock oc5 rooted/twrp recovery.. also does anybody recommend or know of a stripped down efficient rom like minimus that will work when on oc5?? thanks in advance.
i was told by a user to just flash mj4 and then flash rom, but i was told by a friend never to downgrade bootloader or modem as it would brick my n3. so now i guess im looking for direction...im on oc5 lollipop and want to flash above linked rom . has anybody done this successfully, i mean go from oc5 lollipop to mj4 minimus? thanks in advance for any helpful posts.
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Sorry there is no way to go back. Once you upgrade to NC5 ( KitKat ) and beyond with KNOX as part of the OS. At this point on one has figured out how to go back to MJ4 and reset the KNOX counter. You can down grade from OC5 to ( NC5,NH7,and NK4 ) without to much trouble. Usually the device will bootloop on the first odin flash back when downgrade but just pull the battery and go to download mode and flash it again. Usually boots on the second flash of a down graded OS. I have post here somewhere on how to do it, will try to find it and post here. You can check out more info by clicking my signature.
You can read through this post to, will show you how to go back to ( NC5,NH7,and NK4 ) http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/help/4-4-4-download-mode-t2877528 tells how to get around the bootloops.