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Last time I flashed my phone I used ODIN and a modded AT&T ICS stock rom. This time I used directions from the following site and when I boot to CM after flashing it goes through a process that says optimizing applications then reboots and hangs on the CM logo spiining which I'm assuming means it locking up during boot.
I changed recovery from odin to CWM before flashing which appears to work fine. I restored my backup I made with CWM after installing and my phone is working again. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong here or should I try a different ROM? Thanks.
AT&T Samsung I777
http://tech.gamotech.com/how-to-install-android-4-3-jelly-bean-on-att-samsung-galaxy-s2-i777/
@keeperofthecode,
The ROM is fine, it's the method that i question.
Once you're comfotably back to stock, this is the easiest way to get from stock to custom recovery on the i777:
Framaroot <-- tool to establish root-access to the device
Mobile Odin Lite(or pro) <-- tool that uses root-access to install...
Custom Kernel <-- a custom kernel (there are many available) installed primarily to provide cwm recovery, but are also commonly used to:
-install a different ROM
-provide additional functionality to the existing ROM
-backup your ROM install
-install a different kernel
-flash cleanup scripts
-and many many other things
The ROMs are usually packaged with their own kernels, so the kernel used above only remains in place until another ROM is flashed, which will overwrite the existing recovery with one specifically designed for the ROM flashed.
This guide will walk you through the steps, but read through the thread carefully to be sure that you understand everything before leaping.
-happy flashing
edit - it seems you already had root and cwm, so I'm not sure what went wrong. Before flashing the ROM, try a ROM cleaning script, or at least:
-factory reset
-format /system
Thanks. Reset and wiped then installed perfectly. UDMAN
Hello,
What I’m trying to do
I’m looking for a step by step guide to help me flash the new HyperDrive RLS18.1 ROM on my Galaxy S4 currently running Hyperdrive RLS15.
I tried to figure it out on my own via google and youtube and a ton of websites but each set of instructions was more unclear than the last to me.
Reason why I want to change
I use the Verizon galaxy S4 (T-mobile is my network though) with Hyperdrive RLS15 and it has stopped being smooth. It’s now too choppy to use as a daily driver and I would like to do a fresh install (plus upgrade while I’m at it)
Experience with rooting
Moderate. I have installed a few ROMS in the past (on my S4 and a Note 1). However, I haven’t done this for some time and I can’t find a well written guide as to install this particular ROM that addresses the issue of whether I can do this via safestrap on an MJ7
Phone specs
• I used the phoneInfo app to check these
Model: SCH – I545
Device type: jfltevzw
Bootloader Version: I545VRUEMJ7
Baseband Version: I545VRUEMJ7
PDA version: I545VRUEMK2/ I545VRUEMK2a
CSC Version: I545VZWEMK2
Build Number: RLS15 (I545VRUEMK2)
Android version: 4.3
What I’ve downloaded so far
gogolies-wififix-VZW-FN2-NC2-w-modules-SS.zip
Hyperdrive+RLS18.1+KK+S4.zip
UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip
I545VRUFNC5_modem.zip
Questions I have:
How do I install the Hyperdrive 18.1 to my phone as-is, without bricking it?
I would appreciate a step-by-step guide, a link to a video, a link to an article or whatever. I can’t literally afford to brick this phone. Haha
Thank you.
T.
medic211987 said:
Hello,
What I’m trying to do
I’m looking for a step by step guide to help me flash the new HyperDrive RLS18.1 ROM on my Galaxy S4 currently running Hyperdrive RLS15.
I tried to figure it out on my own via google and youtube and a ton of websites but each set of instructions was more unclear than the last to me.
Reason why I want to change
I use the Verizon galaxy S4 (T-mobile is my network though) with Hyperdrive RLS15 and it has stopped being smooth. It’s now too choppy to use as a daily driver and I would like to do a fresh install (plus upgrade while I’m at it)
Experience with rooting
Moderate. I have installed a few ROMS in the past (on my S4 and a Note 1). However, I haven’t done this for some time and I can’t find a well written guide as to install this particular ROM that addresses the issue of whether I can do this via safestrap on an MJ7
Phone specs
•I used the phoneInfo app to check these
Model: SCH – I545
Device type: jfltevzw
Bootloader Version: I545VRUEMJ7
Baseband Version: I545VRUEMJ7
PDA version: I545VRUEMK2/ I545VRUEMK2a
CSC Version: I545VZWEMK2
Build Number: RLS15 (I545VRUEMK2)
Android version: 4.3
What I’ve downloaded so far
gogolies-wififix-VZW-FN2-NC2-w-modules-SS.zip
Hyperdrive+RLS18.1+KK+S4.zip
UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip
I545VRUFNC5_modem.zip
Questions I have:
How do I install the Hyperdrive 18.1 to my phone as-is, without bricking it?
I would appreciate a step-by-step guide, a link to a video, a link to an article or whatever. I can’t literally afford to brick this phone. Haha
Thank you.
T.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724
liljoe727 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724
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Thank you for the link. I read through and it says:
SAFESTRAP USERS MUST UPDATE TO BASE 4.4.2 FIRMWARE BEFORE FLASHING RLS16
1. Download latest Hyperdrive Rom version
2. Reboot into Safestrap
3. Must flash on stock slot with SS 3.72
4. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
5. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
6. Install Rom
7 Flash super su root zip
7. Flash Modules.zip in found safestrap thread(if needed) (not needed on rls18)
8. Reboot (First Boot may take up to 10 mins)
9. Let Phone sit for 10 minutes
10. Reboot again
11 Enjoy!
Question:
What does Base 4.4.2 firmware refer to? Does this mean i must have the stock Touchwiz 4.4.2 before i can use safestrap to install the RLS18.1?
Please help
medic211987 said:
Thank you for the link. I read through and it says:
SAFESTRAP USERS MUST UPDATE TO BASE 4.4.2 FIRMWARE BEFORE FLASHING RLS16
1. Download latest Hyperdrive Rom version
2. Reboot into Safestrap
3. Must flash on stock slot with SS 3.72
4. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
5. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
6. Install Rom
7 Flash super su root zip
7. Flash Modules.zip in found safestrap thread(if needed) (not needed on rls18)
8. Reboot (First Boot may take up to 10 mins)
9. Let Phone sit for 10 minutes
10. Reboot again
11 Enjoy!
Question:
What does Base 4.4.2 firmware refer to? Does this mean i must have the stock Touchwiz 4.4.2 before i can use safestrap to install the RLS18.1?
Please help
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Go to settings/about device on your phone and see what Android Version you are on. If you are not on 4.4.2 then yes, you will need to update.
liljoe727 said:
Go to settings/about device on your phone and see what Android Version you are on. If you are not on 4.4.2 then yes, you will need to update.
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I'm on RLS15 currently which means i'm on Android 4.3.
I'll download a stock Kitkat ROM and then follow the RLS18.1 instructions.
I hope that works.
Thanks a lot!
medic211987 said:
Thank you for the link. I read through and it says:
SAFESTRAP USERS MUST UPDATE TO BASE 4.4.2 FIRMWARE BEFORE FLASHING RLS16
1. Download latest Hyperdrive Rom version
2. Reboot into Safestrap
3. Must flash on stock slot with SS 3.72
4. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
5. Wipe cache and dalvik cache
6. Install Rom
7 Flash super su root zip
7. Flash Modules.zip in found safestrap thread(if needed) (not needed on rls18)
8. Reboot (First Boot may take up to 10 mins)
9. Let Phone sit for 10 minutes
10. Reboot again
11 Enjoy!
Question:
What does Base 4.4.2 firmware refer to? Does this mean i must have the stock Touchwiz 4.4.2 before i can use safestrap to install the RLS18.1?
Please help
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Correct. Use Odin (I recommend 3.09) to flash either the full wipe or no wipe tar files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Then gain root using towelroot, install safestrap 3.72, and you're good to go.
joshm.1219 said:
Correct. Use Odin (I recommend 3.09) to flash either the full wipe or no wipe tar files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Then gain root using towelroot, install safestrap 3.72, and you're good to go.
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Hello,
Thank you for the help so far. i used the link you provided to flash the stock ROM provided back onto my phone with Odin. But it's still at Android Version 4.3.
1. Can i go ahead with this stock ROM now, install towelroot, install safestrap 3.72 and then install Hyperdrive ROM RLS18.1?
2. Or do i have to upgrade to Stock 4.4.2/4.4.4 before i can flash HyperDrive ROM RLS18.1? If Number 2 is the case, would you be so kind as to give me a link for the Stock ROM 4.4.2/4.4.4 upgrade process + neccesary files?
Thank you for the help so far
T.
medic211987 said:
Hello,
Thank you for the help so far. i used the link you provided to flash the stock ROM provided back onto my phone with Odin. But it's still at Android Version 4.3.
1. Can i go ahead with this stock ROM now, install towelroot, install safestrap 3.72 and then install Hyperdrive ROM RLS18.1?
2. Or do i have to upgrade to Stock 4.4.2/4.4.4 before i can flash HyperDrive ROM RLS18.1? If Number 2 is the case, would you be so kind as to give me a link for the Stock ROM 4.4.2/4.4.4 upgrade process + neccesary files?
Thank you for the help so far
T.
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Okay good, glad you got it going. Yeah you can use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172 these files to upgrade. Then use towelroot and SS 3.72, which is in the AT&T section.
Then search for the VZW NC5 modules by Surge 1223 and the NC2 wifi fix zip by Gogolie, flash the NC5 modules with the rom and if wifi or bluetooth isn't working flash gogolie's zip.
It also seems that safestrap users now need to flash the supersu.zip (Google it) with 4.4 roms to retain root.
If you can't find the links to anything, let me know.
EDIT: I just read the rest of your OP lol. Sorry [emoji5] I see you have all of that already. But make sure to find the NC5 modules not that modem zip. You're modem will be NC5 anyway once you flash the tar file in Odin.
I should also say, you'll probably have less issues if you back up important data to external storage and flash the full wipe version.
joshm.1219 said:
Okay good, glad you got it going. Yeah you can use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172 these files to upgrade. Then use towelroot and SS 3.72, which is in the AT&T section.
Then search for the VZW NC5 modules by Surge 1223 and the NC2 wifi fix zip by Gogolie, flash the NC5 modules with the rom and if wifi or bluetooth isn't working flash gogolie's zip.
It also seems that safestrap users now need to flash the supersu.zip (Google it) with 4.4 roms to retain root.
If you can't find the links to anything, let me know.
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Ok thanks. I'll get going on this. I'll give you feedback as i go along.
Thank you!
T,
medic211987 said:
Ok thanks. I'll get going on this. I'll give you feedback as i go along.
Thank you!
T,
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Just edited sorry didn't see you had most of the files already. Used to dealing with people who do no research whatsoever lol, thank you for trying before asking for help.
So my situation is virtually identical. I tried precisely what you suggested here, based off reading through ~700 replies on the Hyperdrive thread trying to figure out exactly the same. My experience went as follows:
Tried using the method described by Surge1223 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868 which failed to update to NC5, and subsequently prevented the phone from booting. Attempted the recovery instructions at the bottom of the post after getting the error about firmware and needing to use recovery mode in Kies. All files flashed successfully at the indicated time in the instructions, phone still wouldn't boot.
Found the MK2 full-wipe Odin image (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209) and was able to get that flashed and booted successfully. Still being on 4.3, I downloaded the NC5 full-wipe Odin image and flashed that on to make sure everything was stock and nothing was being carried over. Was able to get root, install SS, SuperSU, etc
Reboot to SS to do the ROM installation on the Stock slot and everything completes without issue. Flash SuperSU after and reboot....to a black screen. Instructions say let it sit 10 minutes. I let it sit 20, no joy. Reboot the phone and am greeted with the Samsung Galaxy S4 image, then Safestrap, then back to a black screen. Again, let it sit upwards of 20 minutes with no changes.
I've tried wiping system along with the other partitions before installing and I've tried leaving it. No difference.
I've tried 4 different kernel options with the Aroma installer. No difference.
I've tried as bare-bones as possible installation of Hyperdrive. No difference.
I got the SELinux permission changer and set it to permissive and tried to install. No difference.
Now I'm sitting on NC5, rooted stock image. I'm at my wits end for things to try to get Hyperdrive working. Suggestions?
Praetoriaxn said:
So my situation is virtually identical. I tried precisely what you suggested here, based off reading through ~700 replies on the Hyperdrive thread trying to figure out exactly the same. My experience went as follows:
Tried using the method described by Surge1223 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868 which failed to update to NC5, and subsequently prevented the phone from booting. Attempted the recovery instructions at the bottom of the post after getting the error about firmware and needing to use recovery mode in Kies. All files flashed successfully at the indicated time in the instructions, phone still wouldn't boot.
Found the MK2 full-wipe Odin image (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209) and was able to get that flashed and booted successfully. Still being on 4.3, I downloaded the NC5 full-wipe Odin image and flashed that on to make sure everything was stock and nothing was being carried over. Was able to get root, install SS, SuperSU, etc
Reboot to SS to do the ROM installation on the Stock slot and everything completes without issue. Flash SuperSU after and reboot....to a black screen. Instructions say let it sit 10 minutes. I let it sit 20, no joy. Reboot the phone and am greeted with the Samsung Galaxy S4 image, then Safestrap, then back to a black screen. Again, let it sit upwards of 20 minutes with no changes.
I've tried wiping system along with the other partitions before installing and I've tried leaving it. No difference.
I've tried 4 different kernel options with the Aroma installer. No difference.
I've tried as bare-bones as possible installation of Hyperdrive. No difference.
I got the SELinux permission changer and set it to permissive and tried to install. No difference.
Now I'm sitting on NC5, rooted stock image. I'm at my wits end for things to try to get Hyperdrive working. Suggestions?
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Did MD5 match on the Hyperdrive download? Do you have busybox installed?
samsung galaxy s4 sch-1545 vzw
i tried to install a custom rom somthing wrong and now no phone
i can get into download mode but thats it. when i turn on the phone it tells me to connect
to kies to do a recovery but my device is not supported
i have tried to flash stock rom in odin but it fails everytime not sure what im doing wrong please help
porter46985 said:
samsung galaxy s4 sch-1545 vzw
i tried to install a custom rom somthing wrong and now no phone
i can get into download mode but thats it. when i turn on the phone it tells me to connect
to kies to do a recovery but my device is not supported
i have tried to flash stock rom in odin but it fails everytime not sure what im doing wrong please help
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Flash the full-wipe version in Odin.
Then if you want custom roms, follow my instructions:
First, obtain root. Go to your Settings/Security, check "allow installation from unknown sources". Go to www.towelroot.com , click on the lambda, install the towelroot.apk, then open it and hit "make it ra1n". After reboot, download SuperSU. Open it, it will prompt you to update binaries, do so using the "normal" option. Congrats, you're rooted.
The only custom recovery you can have on NC5 is Safestrap, no TWRP or CWM. You can only flash TW rom's and a select few GPE rom's. You need to use AT&T's 3.72 safestrap for kit kat rom's, which can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2448925
To install safestrap, first install busybox. Find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....busybox&hl=en
Then, change selinux status to permissive. Do this by using selinux mode changer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....selinux&hl=en
Now install the safestrap apk, open it and hit the install recovery button.
To flash a kit kat rom with SS 3.72, you must use the "stock" slot. ROM slots don't work. You can still make a backup of your stock rom incase anything goes wrong. Be warned, you should have Odin and an NC5 tar file ready to go at all times on your comp.
So, you install the rom like you normally do with TWRP or CWM. Wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, system. Then flash rom, modules, and SuperSU.
The NC5 modules are here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23486521113837640
The SuperSU zip is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1538053
If you forget to flash SuperSU, you may lose root. You can still get it back by using towelroot. If Wifi isn't turning on, try going back into Safestrap and flashing this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491963696
To install one of the Google Play Edition ROM's, use the directions in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...ition-t2817708
I seem to have the same exact phone and problem as this guy, so I'll jump in here. I've been working on my un-bootable Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 i545 phone for about 4 full evenings with no luck.
My history up to this point:
Have Verizon Galaxy S4 i545 with latest OTA stock updates, never rooted. Build number ends with NC5.
Sunday night, performed Towelroot.
Installed SuperSU and SafeStrap.
Performed steps to disable KNOX.
Booted into SafeStrap 3.72.
OK, backed up the Stock Rom to my ext 64gb SD card.
Created a new ROM Slot and tried to install Google Play Edition S4 ROM to it.
On reboots it was booting into the regular Stock ROM (which I had factory reset btw) instead of my custom ROM, even though ROM Slot 1 was active.
Deleted ROM Slot 1 and tried flashing my ROM to Stock ROM slot.
Seem to fail.
SafeStrap now reports this when I click on STOCK ROM:
System partition Size: 0MB (0MB Free)
Data partition Size: 0MB (0MB Free)
Cache partition size: 2046MB (1984MB Free)
OK, so SafeStrap is clearly very messed up.
Booted into Download mode.
Got Odin 3.09 installed on Windows and got the firmware provided here: rootjunkysdl - dot - com/?device=Galaxy%20S4&folder=Firmware that ends in NC5 -- by the way the forum link you posted has dead 404 download links for both Firmwares. Seems like RootJunky was kind enough to mirror them on his server though.
Odin hangs when I try to flash the .tar.md5 file -- it says Device Added and the COM port is there so I know it's connected. After a few minutes with no progress or changes, it says "Complete(Write) operation failed" FAIL.
I think my phone's partitions got screwed up, or else it has a write lock on it. Any help would be MUCH appreciated and will even donate $25 to a project of your choosing upon getting this working.
UPDATE: Sure enough, just 15 minutes after I posted this I gave it one more full go in Odin 3.07 instead of 3.09 and it seems to be working now. Not sure if that had anything to do with it. Sucks that this phone can't work with custom recoveries like ClockWork... SafeStrap takes up a lot of extra space because you have to store both roms on the card at once.
Update 2: You also posted an Error 404 link to the Google Play Edition forum post. I'd like to get that on my phone.
joshm.1219 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
Flash the full-wipe version in Odin.
Then if you want custom roms, follow my instructions:
First, obtain root. Go to your Settings/Security, check "allow installation from unknown sources". Go to www.towelroot.com , click on the lambda, install the towelroot.apk, then open it and hit "make it ra1n". After reboot, download SuperSU. Open it, it will prompt you to update binaries, do so using the "normal" option. Congrats, you're rooted.
The only custom recovery you can have on NC5 is Safestrap, no TWRP or CWM. You can only flash TW rom's and a select few GPE rom's. You need to use AT&T's 3.72 safestrap for kit kat rom's, which can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2448925
To install safestrap, first install busybox. Find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....busybox&hl=en
Then, change selinux status to permissive. Do this by using selinux mode changer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....selinux&hl=en
Now install the safestrap apk, open it and hit the install recovery button.
To flash a kit kat rom with SS 3.72, you must use the "stock" slot. ROM slots don't work. You can still make a backup of your stock rom incase anything goes wrong. Be warned, you should have Odin and an NC5 tar file ready to go at all times on your comp.
So, you install the rom like you normally do with TWRP or CWM. Wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, system. Then flash rom, modules, and SuperSU.
The NC5 modules are here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23486521113837640
The SuperSU zip is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1538053
If you forget to flash SuperSU, you may lose root. You can still get it back by using towelroot. If Wifi isn't turning on, try going back into Safestrap and flashing this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23487008491963696
To install one of the Google Play Edition ROM's, use the directions in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...ition-t2817708
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You should see about getting this stickied on Q and A. It seems nobody reads anything and maybe a title like "EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO FIX YOUR SOFT BRICKED PHONE" might get some reads.... just a thought.
statikeffeck said:
I seem to have the same exact phone and problem as this guy, so I'll jump in here. I've been working on my un-bootable Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 i545 phone for about 4 full evenings with no luck.
My history up to this point:
Have Verizon Galaxy S4 i545 with latest OTA stock updates, never rooted. Build number ends with NC5.
Sunday night, performed Towelroot.
Installed SuperSU and SafeStrap.
Performed steps to disable KNOX.
Booted into SafeStrap 3.72.
OK, backed up the Stock Rom to my ext 64gb SD card.
Created a new ROM Slot and tried to install Google Play Edition S4 ROM to it.
On reboots it was booting into the regular Stock ROM (which I had factory reset btw) instead of my custom ROM, even though ROM Slot 1 was active.
Deleted ROM Slot 1 and tried flashing my ROM to Stock ROM slot.
Seem to fail.
SafeStrap now reports this when I click on STOCK ROM:
System partition Size: 0MB (0MB Free)
Data partition Size: 0MB (0MB Free)
Cache partition size: 2046MB (1984MB Free)
OK, so SafeStrap is clearly very messed up.
Booted into Download mode.
Got Odin 3.09 installed on Windows and got the firmware provided here: rootjunkysdl - dot - com/?device=Galaxy%20S4&folder=Firmware that ends in NC5 -- by the way the forum link you posted has dead 404 download links for both Firmwares. Seems like RootJunky was kind enough to mirror them on his server though.
Odin hangs when I try to flash the .tar.md5 file -- it says Device Added and the COM port is there so I know it's connected. After a few minutes with no progress or changes, it says "Complete(Write) operation failed" FAIL.
I think my phone's partitions got screwed up, or else it has a write lock on it. Any help would be MUCH appreciated and will even donate $25 to a project of your choosing upon getting this working.
UPDATE: Sure enough, just 15 minutes after I posted this I gave it one more full go in Odin 3.07 instead of 3.09 and it seems to be working now. Not sure if that had anything to do with it. Sucks that this phone can't work with custom recoveries like ClockWork... SafeStrap takes up a lot of extra space because you have to store both roms on the card at once.
Update 2: You also posted an Error 404 link to the Google Play Edition forum post. I'd like to get that on my phone.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ow-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708
Here you go
liljoe727 said:
You should see about getting this stickied on Q and A. It seems nobody reads anything and maybe a title like "EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO FIX YOUR SOFT BRICKED PHONE" might get some reads.... just a thought.
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I would but I honestly have no confidence in anyone reading a sticky haha
joshm.1219 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ow-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708
Here you go
I would but I honestly have no confidence in anyone reading a sticky haha
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That would be.... revolutionary. Lol.
about: Samsung S5 G901F
I don't know what i am doing wrong, but I cannot install the xposed framework for Android 6.0.1
What I did so far:
1) installed a new stock rom
2) installed CF auto root, I have a confirmed SU.
3) in Recovery mode I try to install all Xposed framework zips from my SD card, but I always get an error message that the file check was not good.
Please give advice .
you can't install xposed framework on samsung devices on lollipop or marshmallow if its had a stock rom,if you try to..
the phone will get bootloop, if you want to install it,i suggest you install a custom rom,
it WILL NOT work on stock samsung devices.
After installing any custom rom,go here
You can install Xposed on stock Samsung roms. You just need the Touchwiz version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
I succeeded installing CWM (Clockwork mod recovery).
In short what I did:
1a) Download kies 3 from samsung for the USB drivers to connect to your phone.
1b) Download Odin latest version, or older which comes with a specific software you want to install, usually latest works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
1c) Shutdown phone completely. Press volume down + power button + home button at the same time, to enter ODIN download mode.
1d) connect phone by USB and you should see a blue light and COMX, where X can be any number like COM5, etc. If you see this then
the connection between ODIN and mobile is ok. Please don't touch the USB cable as you can easily loose connection. In worst case
you need to Flash any Android stock rom with ODIN again , which can be found at Sammobile for instance. I had to do this because
my phone lost connection and the flash operation failed. When I boot my phone I only saw ODIN screen. Thankfully you can always
flash stock rom back. In my case, I read something about a locked boot loader etc etc... that would be a bit more work....
Unpack until you see a MD5 file. In Odin you click "Phone" or "AP". The file will be checked, that takes about 10 seconds, after that you can press
"start". After flashing you should clear cache and user data, otherwise you will see the Samsung screen for endless time.
1) I have android 6.01 and the CF auto root works perfectly http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683
Use Odin to flash, put file into phone or AP.
2) downlad CWM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/sm-g901f-to-s5-how-to-root-t2882104
Put the file, leave it zipped/packed, dont unpack it, put it into phone or AP again and start the ODIN flashing.
3) download Xposed framework, the right version. I am so far. I downloaded version SDK23, because that is the version for Android 6.0.X, but I got a message that it was for android 5.0 SDK 21, I am puzzled. Will try again.....
@es0tericcha0s, thank you will have a look at that.
Ah, i forgot I got sooo frustrated that I downgraded to 5.x to test the power consumption, if its better than 6.01, that I thought I still have 6.01 installed. But my stock rom is 5.x. downloading again, but now 5.x version ARM. Should work now.....
Edit: Flashed 6.01 android and Xposed ARM SDK23 installs fine...
Also installing Amplify, I read it about it that it works well with Greenify...
Amplify seems to be an impressive piece of software. Ir permits me to limit alarms and wakelocks! I can set the period of time it has to wait until it's alarm or is permitted to wake up. Wow....nice.
es0tericcha0s said:
You can install Xposed on stock Samsung roms. You just need the Touchwiz version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
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ooh,thx for correcting me up
So like other owners of the RS988 I had plenty of issues getting V4A and Asgard 6.4 to work on 21c , first V4A.
Download and flash this, you can choose any version of V4A in the aroma setup, but be sure to enable ALL the the other installations for flashing tho, that worked for me. https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/sound-mod-biohazard-android-infected-t3373888 Mega credit to the gentlemen there, this was the only V4A that worked for me on 21c. As for Agard... after flashing 21c complete go ahead and flash the boot loader zip from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/stock-rs988-21a-rom-flashable-zips-imgs-t3616188, boot up to complete installations then boot to recovery to flash the kernel, if you are already rooted you may not need to root again after kernel flash, I didn't need to. It worked for me.
Did you install the latest Asgard kernel?It can be delivered without V4A?
Yes, to run Asgard tho as I said and still recommend to flash 21c complete, then flash the bootloader zip in the second link provided, root if you haven't, boot to install, reboot directly into recovery and flash A6.4, should work, works perfectly for me everytime.
This might not be the place to ask this but does Google Assistant work correctly with Asgard 6.4 using this method?