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I rooted my NT back in Dec. 2011 when I bought it, using instructions from this forum. (thank you!) I also used the fix to stop it from automatically getting the B&N updates.
I've been happy with the NT as it is now, but I'd like to be able to run things like Xbox Smartglass, and I see that we can use CM10 on the NT.
My questions are "should I? and can I?" Would I have to take the NT back to stock and then start over? Boot from SD or root? Is this even something a noob should be attempting?
As long as it's rooted, no you shouldn't have to take it to bone stock.
Do you already have a custom recovery installed? If so, it's super easy. If not, follow the instructions in the development forum on how to flash a custom recovery. Keep in mind you need CWM 6+ or TWRP 2.2+ (I think, never used twrp) to flash a jellybean rom.
Should you? Totally up to you. As long as you don't mess with the touch firmware (don't install 5 touch) then you can always go back to where you are now.
Every rom has some issues. I haven't found a single one that's issue free. Most of the newer ones run without any major issues.
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liquidzoo said:
Keep in mind you need CWM 6+ or TWRP 2.2+ (I think, never used twrp) to flash a jellybean rom.
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TWRP 2.1.3 will handle ICS and JB ROMS... BUT WAIT! If you plan to update the touchpad firmware (which I highly recommend) and use one of the 5 touchpoint ROMS, make sure you are using CWM, not TWRP! Once you update the firmware, you won't be able to use TWRP (that is, you can still boot to recovery, and TWRP will load without problems, but it won't register any touches on the screen...)
This thread has the updated version of CWM, and will (eventually) have a link to the updated version of TWRP, once it's ready for prime time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966894
spcagigas said:
TWRP 2.1.3 will handle ICS and JB ROMS... BUT WAIT! If you plan to update the touchpad firmware (which I highly recommend) and use one of the 5 touchpoint ROMS, make sure you are using CWM, not TWRP! Once you update the firmware, you won't be able to use TWRP (that is, you can still boot to recovery, and TWRP will load without problems, but it won't register any touches on the screen...)
This thread has the updated version of CWM, and will (eventually) have a link to the updated version of TWRP, once it's ready for prime time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966894
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Apparently I'm an even bigger Noob than I thought, b/c I have absolutely no idea what any of that means. Can you recommend good tutorials for really raw noobs?
nearlyno0b said:
Apparently I'm an even bigger Noob than I thought, b/c I have absolutely no idea what any of that means. Can you recommend good tutorials for really raw noobs?
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There are a few excellent threads in the General forum that are a really good place to start. Here are three to start with that should give you a good grounding on what's going on when you root and flash your tablet, and step-by-step instructions on how to do it:
PLEASE READ! An Introduction to Android Rooting, Custom Recoveries, and Custom ROMs
FAQ:NT Reference Thread | Tips&Tricks | How to's | Videos | NEW USER? PLEASE READ!
SD Root 8gb AND 16gb: Consolidation Thread Using SD Boot by Albert Wertz
Thanx very much for your reply, and your patience, and the links! :good:
Oh, dear, will having Win8 on my computer make this all more difficult than it needs to be?
nearlyno0b said:
Oh, dear, will having Win8 on my computer make this all more difficult than it needs to be?
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It shouldn't.
Q&A for [ROM][Official][4.4.4] CyanogenMod 11.0 Nightlies for the Verizon Galaxy S4
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer. Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy! :smile:
Bluetooth fixes in VRUFNG6
I saw today that Verizon released an updated build (VRUFNG6) that supposedly contains bluetooth fixes. Does anyone know if these are going to be Touchwiz-specific and/or if they could be pulled and incorporated into the current CM11 nightlies?
Many are reporting terrible bluetooth connectivity and related issues, so just thought I'd ask.
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I saw today that Verizon released an updated build (VRUFNG6) that supposedly contains bluetooth fixes. Does anyone know if these are going to be Touchwiz-specific and/or if they could be pulled and incorporated into the current CM11 nightlies?
Many are reporting terrible bluetooth connectivity and related issues, so just thought I'd ask.
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They have been "kangbanged" from NF3 and merged today. You can see this awesome goodness in the 10/13 nightly.
See here:
http://www.cmxlog.com/11/jflte/
Look under to be included in next nightly. The new camera fix has also been merged.
Post Content Edited. Sorry, I was frustrated and had a moment of weakness.
The silence is deafening.
Just load m9. It's perfect. Eventually you'll lose the urge to Crackflash and enjoy your s4 for what it is (a pretty good 2 year old phone).
There are 4 v*rizon phones out there that 'do it for me'. I just need to figure out which one is the least 'Verizoned'. In really not too anxious though. I like my s4.
Installing Cyanogen on Verizon Galaxy S4
Hello all,
Now that this NG6 update recently pushed to my phone has made it practically unusable, I've decided it might be time to install a custom ROM. Alas, the handy Cyanogen "one-click" installer does not support my phone Since I'm new to this and really afraid of bricking my phone, I've come here just to get some assurance.
I've seen this post which gives instructions on how to install, but one thing concerns me. This link from the CM website gives pretty different instructions, and moreover adamantly warns that the build version of your phone must be I545VRUAMDK, which mine is not. Why the discrepancy in instructions?
Why is installing an alternate kernel necessary to obtain a root? Can Towelroot not be used (does that app involve installing an alternate kernel)? Is the motochopper app listed necessary to root the device in a "certain way"? Is the clockwork app the only CM supported app to make a recovery image, or can I use another standard like TWRP? And what part of this process that they list absolutely requires you to be on that build version???
I know, I have no idea what I'm doing. Please advise, or at least point me in the right direction! Also, I know the original post says that asking about rooting is off topic here, but it's only part of my question, and sort of relevant in this case because the official CM installation instructions suggest some kind of compatibility concern.
Many thanks!
I am running CM11 Nightly and the only modification I have made to the actual file system is deleting the DSP Manager apk in system/app because it was taking precedence over other equalizer apps I was trying out. Long story short, I couldn't find an equalizer that boosted the bass correctly as well as the equalizer built into the stock S4 Touchwiz did. So, I reflashed the DSP Manager apk through CWM. Now, neither Google Play Music nor Apollo will play my music on the external SD card. And for my last question, why are no equalizers working correctly with bass boost? When I have either a preset or use the bass booster slider bar in any equalizer (including DSP Manager) it just makes my music crackle. Its not my headphones either, as they worked perfectly on Touchwiz. Thanks in advance for your reply.
evesira said:
Hello all,
Now that this NG6 update recently pushed to my phone has made it practically unusable, I've decided it might be time to install a custom ROM. Alas, the handy Cyanogen "one-click" installer does not support my phone Since I'm new to this and really afraid of bricking my phone, I've come here just to get some assurance.
I've seen this post which gives instructions on how to install, but one thing concerns me. This link from the CM website gives pretty different instructions, and moreover adamantly warns that the build version of your phone must be I545VRUAMDK, which mine is not. Why the discrepancy in instructions?
Why is installing an alternate kernel necessary to obtain a root? Can Towelroot not be used (does that app involve installing an alternate kernel)? Is the motochopper app listed necessary to root the device in a "certain way"? Is the clockwork app the only CM supported app to make a recovery image, or can I use another standard like TWRP? And what part of this process that they list absolutely requires you to be on that build version???
I know, I have no idea what I'm doing. Please advise, or at least point me in the right direction! Also, I know the original post says that asking about rooting is off topic here, but it's only part of my question, and sort of relevant in this case because the official CM installation instructions suggest some kind of compatibility concern.
Many thanks!
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Since it sounds like you updated to NG6 via a VZW OTA update CyanogenMOD is unfortunately out of your reach. CM needs a custom recovery such as CWM or TWRP and they can only be installed on a GS4 that is running the MDK bootloader. The later versions are locked down and only a SafeStrap compatible ROM can be installed.
FernBch said:
Since it sounds like you updated to NG6 via a VZW OTA update CyanogenMOD is unfortunately out of your reach. CM needs a custom recovery such as CWM or TWRP and they can only be installed on a GS4 that is running the MDK bootloader. The later versions are locked down and only a SafeStrap compatible ROM can be installed.
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Thank you for the response. I actually solved my problems a couple of days ago. I'll post them here for posterity.
Regarding those Cyanogen instructions, they say that you should only attempt this on the MDK build, but they don't say why. Are the particular tools they suggest using incompatible? No, Cyanogen itself is only compatible with the MDK build of the I545 Verizon S4 (US), for the reasons that Fern explained above. Took me some forum snooping to actually determine that one.
For those who are going through the horrors of the NG6 update, but don't want to wait until the rumored fix in early December, do what I did. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735172
The no-wipe version didn't work for me unfortunately. It booted with all my stuff still in tact, but errors constantly popped up making the phone unusable. I had to do the full wipe, which gets rid of all your apps and personal data (unless it's on the SD card I believe). So try the no-wipe first, and if it doesn't work, back up all your data and apps, then do the full wipe.
Download Odin 3.09 (no need to root first), and use the full wipe ROM from the thread and watch the video for instructions. That will get you back to NC5, the previous working version before the NG6 fiasco. However, you still need a way to stop the update from happening again. Oddly, some users get a "no thanks" option, but I didn't get that. I had to root, which I had never done before. On your phone, google towelroot, go to the site, click the lambda, download it, install it (in settings allow android to install apps from unknown locations other than the app store), press "make it rain". Still on your phone, install SuperSU from the app store and go through that process. Then buy the Titanium Backup Pro app from the app store, find the SDM.apk, and freeze it. This should stop the update prompt from happening!
Now that you had to wipe your phone and root it (possibly for the first time if you're like me), reinstall all your old apps and move your data back. And since you're now rooted, you might as well take advantage of it. Download the Xposed framework, and install some useful modules for it like Wanam, NoMapTips, Disable Clear Defaults Dialog, and more. Then you can get rid of a lot of annoying TouchWiz bull**** like "loud volume can damage your hearing" warning, low battery warning, and etc.
Hopefully this helps someone who has no Android "modding" experience like myself, and saves them some research.
Cheers
For clarity, the reason that you can only run CM on a MDK device is the MDK bootloader is the only one that can be exploited by a process called loki to allow flashing a custom recovery. All later bootloaders have had this exploit blocked (Thank Big Red). Because of this the only option is SafeStrap. On MDK ONLY this allows one to flash custom kernels and recoveries which are required in order to flash any AOSP ROM such as CyanogenMOD.
Cm11 m12/rc1
I can't remember where, but I read something about the next milestone build being available around November 7th, and that it may even be labeled as a release candidate instead. Obviously there's been no such release and the CyanogenMod blog hasn't been updated in almost a month.
Has anyone heard anything about a release date for M12/RC1?
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I can't remember where, but I read something about the next milestone build being available around November 7th, and that it may even be labeled as a release candidate instead. Obviously there's been no such release and the CyanogenMod blog hasn't been updated in almost a month.
Has anyone heard anything about a release date for M12/RC1?
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I guess I should have just waited a day... M12 is now up!
At first glance on the download web page, I thought Galaxy S4 version is unsupported since the begining of the year. You should really post the information that you are building unified build to the download page.
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At first glance on the download web page, I thought Galaxy S4 version is unsupported since the begining of the year. You should really post the information that you are building unified build to the download page.
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Its hard to miss on the first page of the thread.
" CyanogenMod:
Nightly:*http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?dev...w&type=nightly
As of 20140218 we are doing unified builds. Get them here:
Unified Nightly:* http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?dev...e&type=nightly "
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TMYINC said:
Its hard to miss on the first page of the thread.
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If you know Cyanogenmod, you would probably go to the cyanogenmod download page directly but not visit from here, right?
xuhdev said:
If you know Cyanogenmod, you would probably go to the cyanogenmod download page directly but not visit from here, right?
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I do know CM. That's why I know the download page has been different since Feb. 18th. I always stay I'm touch here for updates, bug reports, or just to answer questions. I wasn't trying to be rude.
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I do know CM. That's why I know the download page has been different since Feb. 18th. I always stay I'm touch here for updates, bug reports, or just to answer questions. I wasn't trying to be rude.
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I'm not saying you don't know. "You" means someone. Not everyone sees xda as official document; neither do I. But I found the official wiki, so the problem I mentioned should not be a problem.
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I'm a veteran of the HTC phones (and at least used to Samsung devices), but my friend wants his G3 to have a custom ROM on it. So I start looking around threads, and I didn't find any straightforward instructions on someone starting out.
Do I need to be S-Off or unlock a bootloader or anything like that? Or do I just grab the custom recovery and ROM, adb the recovery, and install the ROM? Everything I see just says to install the ROM from TWRP and go, but that's not very helpful unfortunately. He's on the latest LP ROM and firmware from Verizon, and I did at least see that this won't be a problem (unlike other devices where newer firmware can sometimes cause unlock issues. I'm probably going to install the Jasmine ROM on his phone to keep it relatively stock for him.
I'll take directions or even just a link if somebody has one handy. Thanks ahead of time for the help
Gamesoul Master said:
I'm a veteran of the HTC phones (and at least used to Samsung devices), but my friend wants his G3 to have a custom ROM on it. So I start looking around threads, and I didn't find any straightforward instructions on someone starting out.
Do I need to be S-Off or unlock a bootloader or anything like that? Or do I just grab the custom recovery and ROM, adb the recovery, and install the ROM? Everything I see just says to install the ROM from TWRP and go, but that's not very helpful unfortunately. He's on the latest LP ROM and firmware from Verizon, and I did at least see that this won't be a problem (unlike other devices where newer firmware can sometimes cause unlock issues. I'm probably going to install the Jasmine ROM on his phone to keep it relatively stock for him.
I'll take directions or even just a link if somebody has one handy. Thanks ahead of time for the help
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Best/easiest option,
Downgrade to 12b using kdz
Root w/new root method
Flash twrp (adb, flashify, or dd)
Flash jasmine L Rom base
Flash jasmine L small upgrade builds if available
Profit!
Most links can be found in op 2 of my Reference sticky in the Verizon general forum.
bweN diorD said:
Best/easiest option,
Downgrade to 12b using kdz
Root w/new root method
Flash twrp (adb, flashify, or dd)
Flash jasmine L Rom base
Flash jasmine L small upgrade builds if available
Profit!
Most links can be found in op 2 of my Reference sticky in the Verizon general forum.
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Thanks, somehow missed that thread. Glad to see its relatively straightforward with LG, considering it's not my phone and I haven't had an LG to work on (until I get the G4 ).
sorry to bug but can i install trwp from the trwp manger
phoenixaldana01 said:
sorry to bug but can i install trwp from the trwp manger
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yes
So all all of them are bumb in that app just don't want to brick my device. And what is the bet one to use I ready put the bumb twrp on already just want to update it
phoenixaldana01 said:
So all all of them are bumb in that app just don't want to brick my device. And what is the bet one to use I ready put the bumb twrp on already just want to update it
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personally i dont use any of those flashing apps. just go to original dev forum and grab the flashy zip of the latest version and flash in twrp. its that easy and done.
THANKS TO XDA SENIOR MEMBERmdmower
TEAM WIN RECOVERY PROJECT for M7
Description
TWRP is an open source, community project. TWRP development is done by roughly 4 people at this point. We also have a large support community with many people who are willing to answer questions and help people with their devices either through our IRC channel or on forums like xda-developers.
Team Win was originally formed to work on porting WiMAX to CM7 for the HTC EVO 4G. After our work on the EVO 4G we wanted to work on a project that would work on more devices than just the EVO 4G and we settled on working on a recovery. Today TWRP is the leading custom recovery for Android phones.
A custom recovery is used for installing custom software on your device. This custom software can include smaller modifications like rooting your device or even replacing the firmware of the device with a completely custom “ROM” like OmniROM
You can find the source code for TWRP at github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery/
TWRP is:
Biggest and best community driven Recovery Project
Highly Customisable
User Friendly
Fast
Download
XDA:DevDB Information
TEAM WIN RECOVERY PROJECT for M7, Tool/Utility for the HTC One (m7)
Contributors
VnnAmed, dees_troy, mdmower, tons of wonderful people
Source Code: https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery/
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2015-11-21
Last Updated 2017-02-15
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TWRP
Device
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reserved for my grandchildren
Is there a download we can test?
Gordietm said:
Is there a download we can test?
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Download link not working for you? If all you can see is text, then click on [...]. mdmower's site is funny that way.
VnnAmed said:
Download link not working for you? If all you can see is text, then click on [...]. mdmower's site is funny that way.
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Sorry to be pain, but there is no link to the current beta that I can find. Can you post a direct link?
Gordietm said:
Sorry to be pain, but there is no link to the current beta that I can find. Can you post a direct link?
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No, because it's prohibited and also bad for the community. Will send you pm with the IMG.
Everything is working fine, thanks!
what is the different change 2.8.7.1 with official twrp 2.8.7.0
Pressok said:
what is the different change 2.8.7.1 with official twrp 2.8.7.0
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Uses some new optimizations + determines which version of phone you are using based on mid i think
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There is a new version 2.8.7.5 with a new nice UI to check out :>
Just checked the forums and official twrp 3.0 is up and downloadable for the m7
Not that anything is wrong with mdmower's version, as I use his as well. But in case anyone is wondering where the actual 'official' version is it's on their official site:
https://dl.twrp.me/m7/
theslam08 said:
Not that anything is wrong with mdmower's version, as I use his as well. But in case anyone is wondering where the actual 'official' version is it's on their official site:
https://dl.twrp.me/m7/
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He's the official maintainer for m7 so most likely same recovery unless he added something different in his version
TWRP 3 works fine if anybody was wondering.
There is no different with official or unofficial recovery.
Both version also maintenance by mdmower.
TWRP issues
I have a strange issue. My phone refuses to boot into all recovery versions, with the exception of 2.7.1.0 or 2.7.1.2. After flashing any other versions, the phone gets to "Entering Recovery", stalls there for about 10 seconds, then reboots back into the ROM I am running. Anyone else experience this issue?
antharr said:
I have a strange issue. My phone refuses to boot into all recovery versions, with the exception of 2.7.1.0 or 2.7.1.2. After flashing any other versions, the phone gets to "Entering Recovery", stalls there for about 10 seconds, then reboots back into the ROM I am running. Anyone else experience this issue?
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Run command: fastboot erase cache then flash the recovery: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
liam_davenport said:
Run command: fastboot erase cache then flash the recovery: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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I think it's time for a new phone. This one is giving me fits. I can't get either of my computers to see the phone while in Fastboot USB mode. I can boot into recovery and run the adb devices command and it picks up the device. When I run while in fastboot, no devices show up. Windows picks up the phone when the phone boots into the OS.
I just flashed TWRP 3.0 on my HTC One M7 via ADB. After flashing and loading recovery the phone rebooted and my whole apps/data was deleted.
I was running ARHD 93.0 and ElementalX 21.0. My previous TWRP version was 26.3.3. How did that happen? And can I just restore my Nandroid I made before?
Hi all, I really wish I had been able to build this myself but alas, I don't have anyone to spoon feed me the knowledge to get me through a full build. Luckily I was able to find a talented group of people who were able to build the newest TWRP for us from scratch using my Stock Idol 4- 6055U Recovery. So credits for this new build go to TWRP Builder Team for putting this together and I guess credits to me for taking the time to hunt down some dang support for our phone, lol. Anyways, here it is, and please enjoy.
If you enjoy or are thankful for this or anything else that I've done, please hit the thanks button
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rClBRWfFTSFH7cXFu7h9ijO58bq0V0o5
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Link down
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Link fixed, than you for the heads up. I'm not sure why links die like that sometimes.
Custom ROMs for Idol 4?
PizzaG said:
Luckily I was able to find a talented group of people who were able to build the newest TWRP for us from scratch using my Stock Idol 4- 6055U Recovery.
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Good job! :good: But which custom ROM do you install?
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Good job! :good: But which custom ROM do you install?
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There are no "Custom" roms out yet for this phone. If I had the knowhow, i'd be on it. All that's available are 2 roms based on stock. There is shinjitsu rom based on the 6077K model and there is cricketrom built from the 6055U model. Shinjitsu rom was a good start but hasn't been updated since it was released. Cricketrom is updated as needed when I can find the time. I plan to add languages back since that is the number one question I've had and show box will be updated. PLanned release in the next couple days as long as I don't have issues figuring out what files i removed that were languages.
Does DATA partition decrypt for anyone? Even can't mount usb otg. Flashed over TWRP APP. Seem to be non operational...
you have to start over with the stock rom and install newest TWRP. That seems to be an issue sometimes and I'm not sure why. My fiances phone did that but not mine. I reflashed hers with stock and started over and when I flashed TWRP all was fine again.