Ok, so I decided to root and install zRam swap 4x on my SGS 4, first thing I did was flashing cf auto root by Odin then installing s4 flasher app and giving it root acces and flashed CWM recovery, After that I´ve flashed
[KERNEL][ATT][AOSP/TW/GE - 4.2/4.3][9/17/2013] KT-SGS4 - MFD - LOKI'd - KTweaker
and zip for zRam swap
inside CWM recovery .. not sure when but it asked me to repair su binaries (root access) as it might be lost so I did what it suggested and then the problem starts.
When I try to boot my S4 it ends up in Download mode . what I need(I think) is TAR file of the mentioned kernel (what should have been provided in the kernels OP but it is not! )
My device: GT I9505 version
TW ROM Official 4.2.2
Just flash a recovery true Odin, then boot the recovery, full wipe and flash the rom you want.
Don't touch repair su binaries again. You shouldnt be needing that.
Lennyz1988 said:
Just flash a recovery true Odin, then boot the recovery, full wipe and flash the rom you want.
Don't touch repair su binaries again. You shouldnt be needing that.
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I was hoping I could repair the damage without reflashing the whole ROM with just flashing kernel?? (there is the problem?)
So far, I´ve done some reading and managed to flash Philz recovery via Odin, I have custom recovery now..
Then flash a rom you want and hope it boots. Maybe you have some luck. If that fails full wipe and flash a rom.
I would still recommend a full wipe though. Make sure you have nandroid backups next time you start messing with your phone.
What am I doing wrong here???
I´ve flashed my Rom and it was ok, rooted with odin, flashed philz recovery with odin and then flashed kernel mentioned in above posts, cleared cache, dalvik ..and it still wont boot but goes to Download mode (odin)..
Since I´m still new to this forum and doesn´t have access to post in the right thread I´m using this ..
I really want that feature of zRam and swap on my phone but don´t know what is wrong here!
sokre88 said:
What am I doing wrong here???
I´ve flashed my Rom and it was ok, rooted with odin, flashed philz recovery with odin and then flashed kernel mentioned in above posts, cleared cache, dalvik ..and it still wont boot but goes to Download mode (odin)..
Since I´m still new to this forum and doesn´t have access to post in the right thread I´m using this ..
I really want that feature of zRam and swap on my phone but don´t know what is wrong here!
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Why did you flash the ATT KT Kernel on an i9505???
You should only flash kernels and ROMS for your phone (i9505).
Obagleyfreer said:
Why did you flash the ATT KT Kernel on an i9505???
You should only flash kernels and ROMS for your phone (i9505).
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Well, I think someone said that it´s ok for i9505 TW Rom so I´ve flashed (btw. in turboZram thread is said that you need that kernel)
..either way, I´ve managed to do what I wanted, flashed ausdim kernel (which is from base of KT)_
[Kernel][TW][3.4.66][Google-Edition][V19][GCC 4.8][Fade-led][Sound][Intelli-plug]
..and everything works just fine, zram swap is working, oc etc.
..only one thing is bugging me, it keeps pushing notification that says :
"Detection information-
Device has recognized application that is trying to do unauthorized actions"
When I click on it, it pops up saying that in order to protect my device, it recommends reboot with option reboot now and later...when I click later it disappears and few minutes later comes back again.
I think I´ve read somewhere about it but can´t remember. Any help in solving this problem is welcome! :cyclops:
btw. multitasking on my S4 is now waaaaaaaaaaay better , and no lag at all..
10 apps (with 3 IM apps in background) running without problem and still leaving me over 300MB of Ram free.
remove the battery...
shanhe said:
remove the battery...
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Doesn´t help...removed for over 30sec and still nothing..
Tried to delete KNOX app via Titanium backup... no results, notification pops up.
Only thing that´s left I think is trying to delete from system folder KNOX app but I´m not sure what and where exactly.
I´ve noticed that when I delete data of Knox notification manager (or something like that) in android app manager, notification disappears for while but there is no option for deleting the app.
One more thing, I can´t set up my lock screen wallpaper ?!? ..it shows me my homescreen wallpaper as a lock.
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Hello guys,
I was running Smooth ROM 4.3 + Bricked Kernel 0.58, everything was just fine, but I reflashed the kernel to change the GPU's OC (in case you aren't familiar with that kernel, the only way to change the oc of the gpu is by reflashing the kernel, but moving on..)
After said reflash, everything booted back to normal and only a couple of hours later, after trying to enter Trickster Mod, I noticed that I had lost my root permissions on every app. This is not the second time I am facing this problem (I don't recall the circumstances under which this happened the first time), and to fix this problem last time I had to factory reset and reflash the rom, and it's a bit boring having to reconfigure all the system settings again and whatnot.
So the question is, do you know of any way to fix this without wiping+reflashing?
Best regards,
Bernardo Pinho
Download a flashable SuperSU zip and flash it in recovery.
Zip located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
No need to wipe and reflash ROM.
- Sent from my US Cellular SGS3
RMarkwald said:
Download a flashable SuperSU zip and flash it in recovery.
Zip located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
No need to wipe and reflash ROM.
- Sent from my US Cellular SGS3
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Thank you for your reply, but it didn't work. I flashed said SU zip and I still don't have root permissions...
(On a side note, I just noticed my chrome browser started speaking out what I click on, this never happened before and I never messed with any accessibility options, do you have any idea on how to fix this? 0.0)
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Good Morning for xda peoples
im a newbie here.. i have some question please help me with this thing...
this day i finally decided to use this " ►►[AOSP] 4.3 - S4 Google Edition - v6 - Feel the Experience of Nexus◄◄ " on my Samsung galaxy s4..
the question is...
i already do his step explanation Flashing:
1. Disabled your Sim-Pin
2. Boot to your recovery
3. Wipe data and cache
4. Install the zip
until the 4th step.. its failed.. theres some kind of red notification in the instalation. " E: signature ... failed " if im not wrong... and i tryied to use ROM manager to instal it...
and why i cant find any zip on it..?
how to flashing my s4 if theres a problem like this?
please help me with some intsruction.. i am really a newbie here... i hope u guys can lend me a help ^_^.. thanks before for reading this and replying to help me
What file did you try to flash if you can't find the rom you (hopefully) downloaded? Do you know witch recovery you are using?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium
Preciousillusion said:
Do you know witch recovery you are using?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium
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thanks for the fast responed for u...
i guess i was using ROM manager apk if im not wrong mention it...theres instal ROM from SD card option... when i put the Zip on it wipe and clean.. theres a option to reboot on sistem recovery...
is like Android system recovery (3e) theres no option for installing or anything
-reboot system now
=apply update from ADB
-aply update from exxternal storage
-wipe cehck partition
-aply update from cache...
i guess thats all... am i entering wrong recovery mode?sorry for if im too noob at this
ZachariasErsa said:
i guess thats all... am i entering wrong recovery mode?sorry for if im too noob at this
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I think Before you can flash a rom with rom manager, you will need a custom recovery.
there are a couple to chose from :
TWRP
CWM
CWM Philz Touch
The creator from the google rom rom wich you want to flash gave no specific one, so you can pick one and all three should work. i'm using philz touch at the moment.
The custom recovery must be flashed from pc with odin, if you never used odin before, you need to install usb drivers / or 'kies' first.
If you never used Odin, then make sure you read a little first on how to use it, it's simple but can give bootloops or worse if not used well.
Since you have to flash this recovery you might as well flash it from there? it's easier i think and has more options then rom manager.
turn off phone -> press volume up - menu button - power button at the same time wich will open custom recovery and from there follow the guidelines from the google edition v6 topic on how to flash it.
-> Inside the custom recovery there is an option for backup, i suggest if this is your first custom rom tryout, that you make a backup in that custom recovery before trying, like that you can't do much wrong while testing
i guess i made it ... thanks for anyone who trying to help me..
now running JB4.3 thanks before
-> owyess, those custom recoverys are for i9505, if you have an i9500 or other device, DON't flash these but get your own version at the 'original android development' threads from your device
hey all,
so i am incredibly new to this scene and just recieved my s4. i was preparing to flash a ROM onto my phone, and got it rooted and installed CWM.
I forgot to download the actual ROM zip file, and went into CWM via goo manager, wiped factory/data and cache. It was only AFTER i wiped everything that i realised i didnt download the ROM zip file, so i rebooted the phone and now it is stuck on the start-up splash screen where it displays "Samsung galaxy S4 GT-I9505" and will not continue :crying:
I was running on stock, and had only rooted the phone.
PLEASE i urgently need to fix this ASAP. Help!
Hi,
is there a Odin Version of the Rom you tried to flash? If yes, you could simply bring your device to download-mode and flash the Rom with Odin.
Alternatively search for a odin flashable Recovery and flash this first. Then you could boot to recovery and flash the zip of the Rom.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
i tried installing the liquid smooth rom, and from what i can see there is no odin version of the rom :\
Are you able to direct me to an Odin flashable recovery I can use?
im really stressing out about this
i'm in the process of downloading a stock firmware and will try to flash it on, but it's taking forever to download
I don't see why you can't boot again if you have only wiped the user data and cache, just press the home button for 10 seconds and see if it restarts with your reset stock firmware. Otherwise you can reboot into recovery and do the wipes again (not the option to install a new ROM), or put the ROM zip you want to flash on an SD card and then flash from the SD.
I hope this helps.
suwidji said:
hey all,
so i am incredibly new to this scene and just recieved my s4. i was preparing to flash a ROM onto my phone, and got it rooted and installed CWM.
I forgot to download the actual ROM zip file, and went into CWM via goo manager, wiped factory/data and cache. It was only AFTER i wiped everything that i realised i didnt download the ROM zip file, so i rebooted the phone and now it is stuck on the start-up splash screen where it displays "Samsung galaxy S4 GT-I9505" and will not continue :crying:
I was running on stock, and had only rooted the phone.
PLEASE i urgently need to fix this ASAP. Help!
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You should of made a backup with CWM. That's what it's used for also, besides flashing .zips. Always make a backup that you can restore and keep an extra copy on ur computer and/or a usb drive.
You have to use Odin to flash a stock firmware from Sammobile website. Make sure you download the correct firmware for your phone.
Dont worry, your phone isn't brick.
when i first did the wipe, i chose the option that i was going to install a new ROM. I'm now assuming that's where i made a mistake.
I did make a backup before i wiped everything onto my SD card, but now i can't even access that backup because it's saying there's nothing.
I've tried flashing a ROM onto it, but it says aborted.
Yes SORF ist right. It should boot into resetted stock firmware.
First try to copy the Rom to SD and then boot to recovery an try flashing it.
If booting to recovery doesn't work (but it should work if you just wiped user data and cache) you should try flashing new recovery with odin.
You could use Philz recovery for GT-I9505 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281367
Installation Instructions for installation with odin you find here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39433857&postcount=4
windozeanti said:
You have to use Odin to flash a stock firmware from Sammobile website. Make sure you download the correct firmware for your phone.
Dont worry, your phone isn't brick.
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Thanks, that's what I'm doing right now, but the file is about 1.8GB and taking so long to download...
i wish there was a faster server, but this is the only option i could find :\
Have you tried to boot into recovery again and then flash your already downloaded rom from sd? So you don't have to download a complete sammy rom.
j0ch3 said:
Have you tried to boot into recovery again and then flash your already downloaded rom from sd? So you don't have to download a complete sammy rom.
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yes i have tried that, and it says that install aborts.
Also when i re-wipe everything and then try to reboot, it says my device is missing root.
When i try to re-root, and the device reboots, it gets stuck on the intro screen again so the root doesn't actually complete installing
have you fixed it yet?
so im going to try a different ROM other than the liquid smoothe one i wanted (since it keeps saying aborted)
question: does it matter if i use ANY s4 ROM regardless of carrier? I'm from Australia and there is no specific carrier for my phone on xda
Why does it fails to install? Are there any more error messages?
Also you can try the point "Fix Permissions" under Advanced Options. This could help.
suwidji said:
so im going to try a different ROM other than the liquid smoothe one i wanted (since it keeps saying aborted)
question: does it matter if i use ANY s4 ROM regardless of carrier? I'm from Australia and there is no specific carrier for my phone on xda
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try something lite like miui - it will save you time on download and is a good solid base to work from. dont flash the lite gapps without a reboot.
for a solid Sami based rom then i suggest using GoldenEye.
scottyf79 said:
try something lite like miui - it will save you time on download and is a good solid base to work from. dont flash the lite gapps without a reboot.
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ok so i went ahead and found the cyanogenmod one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317040
and installed this and it works
though i dont like the look of this ROM lol, i prefer something a little more stock looking.
Any recommendations?
When reflashing a new ROM, what is the process i need to follow?
Cyanogenmod is themeable. So you could search for a stock like theme and install that.
If you like an overall more stock rom try scottyf79's recommendation.
If you want to flash a complete new Rom first copy zip onto sd, then boot into recovery, wipe data and cache, then falsh zip file.
Try the Omega Roms. They are close to stock.
Closest to stock are the prerooted DJembey ROMs (the CWM ones) or the Wanam Lite ROM (it's what I am on now)
suwidji said:
ok so i went ahead and found the cyanogenmod one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317040
and installed this and it works
though i dont like the look of this ROM lol, i prefer something a little more stock looking.
Any recommendations?
When reflashing a new ROM, what is the process i need to follow?
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personally -
i use Philz recovery
before install of a new rom - i use the "new rom" wipe option rather than the normal data,cache and dalvik wipe (it does this but adds in some extra steps)
then flash the rom of choice
if you get any other messages before reboot - select no
like i said before, if you want a stock looking Sami rom then try Golden Eye.
Try the Omega Roms. They are close to stock.
Closest to stock are the prerooted DJembey ROMs (the CWM ones) or the Wanam Lite ROM (it's what I am on now)
Hi Guys
I recently upgraded my rom to Foxhound 4.0 KitKAT. Ever since the upgrade I keep getting the message com.android.phone has stopped working when I reboot and at pin number screen. Settings also stops working as well.
I have tried clearing cache and data on phone in application manager and also wiped dalvic cache and cache.
I cannot find fix permissions in Philz Touch recovery.
has anyone got a fix for this?
many thanks
Chris
probably a ROM issue, try another ROM.
Be sure to:
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. Clear cache
3. clear dalviks cache.
And then install a new fresh ROM
larsjuh1987 said:
probably a ROM issue, try another ROM.
Be sure to:
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. Clear cache
3. clear dalviks cache.
And then install a new fresh ROM
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another problem has occurred. i no longer have root access, so I cant install another rom. for some reason it has disappeared.
nightmare this...
am i able to flash 4.3 stock ?
scientificharmony said:
another problem has occurred. i no longer have root access, so I cant install another rom. for some reason it has disappeared.
nightmare this...
am i able to flash 4.3 stock ?
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You don't need root access, you need to flash Custom recovery tool, like Philz Touch or Clockworkmod recovery via ODIN to install a ROM via a zip file.
Or if you want to flash a ROM via odin, you need to put your phone in download modus and flash via odin.. (.tar files most of the times)
You can download a default ROM for your phone from this website: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
If you download a ROM from sammobile you get it in TAR format, so flash it with ODIN while ur phone is in downloading modus.
good luck
larsjuh1987 said:
You don't need root access, you need to flash Custom recovery tool, like Philz Touch or Clockworkmod recovery via ODIN to install a ROM via a zip file.
good luck
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I always thought u need root access to use a custom recovery tool and to flash a rom??
Try flashing the stock rom through odin
scientificharmony said:
I always thought u need root access to use a custom recovery tool and to flash a rom??
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Nope, not needed some devices require the bootloader to be unlocked first, but thats something different.
scientificharmony said:
I always thought u need root access to use a custom recovery tool and to flash a rom??
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Once you've installed a Custom Recovery you don't need root to acces it. Only stock fw flashes your recovery.
Just do a clean install..
Guller said:
Once you've installed a Custom Recovery you don't need root to acces it. Only stock fw flashes your recovery.
Just do a clean install..
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This is one question that always confuses me....
Do I fix root when recovery asks me on reboot? or leave it as NO?
scientificharmony said:
This is one question that always confuses me....
Do I fix root when recovery asks me on reboot? or leave it as NO?
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Some say to ignore it, but i always let it install, i use TWRP by the way
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Some say to ignore it, but i always let it install, i use TWRP by the way
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Thanks guys, got it sorted.
1 more problem has started, when I try to access any security setting, settings stops working. strange
And... internet not working although it says i have 3G (H+)
scientificharmony said:
Thanks guys, got it sorted.
1 more problem has started, when I try to access any security setting, settings stops working. strange
And... internet not working although it says i have 3G (H+)
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Could be ROM related, so try on the Foxhound thread (if there is any?)
Hi all
Got an I9505 on O2 and since lollipop update it restarted a few times by itself. Now it keeps going into a loop where it will restart and the home screen loads, you can use it for about 20-30 seconds and it will reboot again!
Initially when I researched I though it was an app problem but couldn't find the culprit. Then I took it into the Samsung repair centre and they said it needed a clean flash by them. This didn't work and they fitted a new mother board and this still hasn't worked.
I can say that it has twice happened when the Wifi hasn't been working properly so I have turned it off but other than that I have no idea!
Also I have tried rebooting into safe mode but it still does it, aaarrrggghhhh!!!
Any ideas where I can go from here please?
P
Return to kitkat if you can. Otherwise use a custom rom. These would be my suggestions. Since Samsung's repair couldn't fix it, warranty should not be a problem anymore.
Thanks, I am more than willing to try a Custom ROM. Any recommendations? And how easy is it as never done before!
PJBXDA said:
Thanks, I am more than willing to try a Custom ROM. Any recommendations? And how easy is it as never done before!
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It's fairly easy. Depending on what S4 model you have. Some models have a locked bootloader and that makes the whole thing trickier.
This is what I did:
1) Root with CF-Auto-Root. Thread here.
2) Backup all my apps.
3) Install a custom recovery (TWRP). Download and instructions here.
4) Flash custom rom. Most roms have their own instructions.
You can skip 1 and 2 if you don't want to backup.
Installing a custom recovery can be done using Odin. I recommend TWRP since it's the only one I've used.
Lollipop GPE rom. I've used this rom and didn't have any issues. CM12 seems a bit faster, but the GPE was more stable and bug-free.
Thanks I tried to install the CM12 before you posted using the instructions there but it failed, I assume that it needs to be rooted.
PJBXDA said:
Thanks I tried to install the CM12 before you posted using the instructions there but it failed, I assume that it needs to be rooted.
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You need a custom recovery to install any rom. It doesn't matter if it's rooted or not.
Get a custom recovery. Get all the necessary zip files (rom, gapps, etc). Place all the zip files on the external sd card. Boot into the custom recovery. Wipe /data, /cache and /dalvik-cache.
Go to Install (if on TWRP), go to the location where you saved the downloaded rom zip and select it. The swipe the slider to begin flashing. Afterwards flash the gapps zip. Reboot.
Also, don't use the recovery posted in the CM12 thread. It was specially made by the dev and will convert your file system to f2fs. What it basically means is that it will wipe your internal storage completely.
GDReaper said:
You need a custom recovery to install any rom. It doesn't matter if it's rooted or not.
Get a custom recovery. Get all the necessary zip files (rom, gapps, etc). Place all the zip files on the external sd card. Boot into the custom recovery. Wipe /data, /cache and /dalvik-cache.
Thanks, doing that now
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PJBXDA said:
GDReaper said:
You need a custom recovery to install any rom. It doesn't matter if it's rooted or not.
Get a custom recovery. Get all the necessary zip files (rom, gapps, etc). Place all the zip files on the external sd card. Boot into the custom recovery. Wipe /data, /cache and /dalvik-cache.
Thanks, doing that now
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On the CF-Root page it says to open Odin and click on the PDA button but I cannot find a PDA button!
Edit: It is the AP button on the newer version!
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GDReaper said:
You need a custom recovery to install any rom. It doesn't matter if it's rooted or not.
Get a custom recovery. Get all the necessary zip files (rom, gapps, etc). Place all the zip files on the external sd card. Boot into the custom recovery. Wipe /data, /cache and /dalvik-cache.
Go to Install (if on TWRP), go to the location where you saved the downloaded rom zip and select it. The swipe the slider to begin flashing. Afterwards flash the gapps zip. Reboot.
Also, don't use the recovery posted in the CM12 thread. It was specially made by the dev and will convert your file system to f2fs. What it basically means is that it will wipe your internal storage completely.
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When you say go to install, do you mean install update... in the recovery menu? I do not have an install from zip option
PJBXDA said:
When you say go to install, do you mean install update... in the recovery menu? I do not have an install from zip option
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You don't have a custom recovery installed. That is probably the stock recovery. You can't flash a rom using the stock recovery.
You absolutely need a custom recovery if you want to flash a custom rom.
Custom recoveries are: TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project), CWM (ClockworkMod Recovery) and PhilZ Touch Recovery. Either one should work. But you necessarily need one.
GDReaper said:
You don't have a custom recovery installed. That is probably the stock recovery. You can't flash a rom using the stock recovery.
You absolutely need a custom recovery if you want to flash a custom rom.
Custom recoveries are: TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project), CWM (ClockworkMod Recovery) and PhilZ Touch Recovery. Either one should work. But you necessarily need one.
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Thanks I have installed TWRP, then it asked me to install Busybox which I did. Tried to Install from Zip and it went back to the original recovery and now when I am trying to restart the phone I just get messages telling me things have stopped working (Google play, settings etc etc) and a black screen!
Currently factory resetting and will try again
PJBXDA said:
Thanks I have installed TWRP, then it asked me to install Busybox which I did. Tried to Install from Zip and it went back to the original recovery and now when I am trying to restart the phone I just get messages telling me things have stopped working (Google play, settings etc etc) and a black screen!
Currently factory resetting and will try again
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Follow the link I gave you. They have several instrunctions on how to install TWRP. You can install TWRP with Odin too.
Here, There are 3 ways to install. Use Odin. It doesn't require root and should be the easier one. Just UNTICK auto-reboot in Odin before flashing. Once it's done, turn the phone off and use the key combo to get into TWRP recovery.
GDReaper said:
Follow the link I gave you. They have several instrunctions on how to install TWRP. You can install TWRP with Odin too.
Here, There are 3 ways to install. Use Odin. It doesn't require root and should be the easier one. Just UNTICK auto-reboot in Odin before flashing. Once it's done, turn the phone off and use the key combo to get into TWRP recovery.
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I think I am in, got through to the TWRP recovery and flashed the files but now I have a blue face with a pulsing white light behind it and have had for about 10 minutes. Any idea what is happening please?
PJBXDA said:
I think I am in, got through to the TWRP recovery and flashed the files but now I have a blue face with a pulsing white light behind it and have had for about 10 minutes. Any idea what is happening please?
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I guess that's the CM12 logo. First boot after flashing always takes some time because the rom is configuring stuff.
If you still don't get into android, turn off the device and turn it on again. If you've done everything correctly there is no reason why it shouldn't boot.
GDReaper said:
I guess that's the CM12 logo. First boot after flashing always takes some time because the rom is configuring stuff.
If you still don't get into android, turn off the device and turn it on again. If you've done everything correctly there is no reason why it shouldn't boot.
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It is their logo but it seems to be taking forever, any idea how long a first boot should take?
PJBXDA said:
It is their logo but it seems to be taking forever, any idea how long a first boot should take?
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It shouldn't take that long. For me it always took under 5 minutes. Tell me exactly what you did.
GDReaper said:
It shouldn't take that long. For me it always took under 5 minutes. Tell me exactly what you did.
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Did as you said, in the end I tried flashing the other GPE ROM and that has worked but I do not really like it. Trying the Cynogen again by downloading direct to the SD card and not copying it over. I want to say a very big thank you GDReaper for all your help, it is and has been very much appreciated.
PJBXDA said:
Did as you said, in the end I tried flashing the other GPE ROM and that has worked but I do not really like it. Trying the Cynogen again by downloading direct to the SD card and not copying it over. I want to say a very big thank you GDReaper for all your help, it is and has been very much appreciated.
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No problem. You could try a different build. Or you could try a CM12 based rom. SaberMod worked fine for me. And it's the closest to the actual CM12 you can get.
GDReaper said:
No problem. You could try a different build. Or you could try a CM12 based rom. SaberMod worked fine for me. And it's the closest to the actual CM12 you can get.
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Cheers, I have CM12 up and running now. Downloaded the files straight to the SD card and they worked. Seems OK but might try others, how do I go about trying SaberMod, do I need to flash that? Sorry to keep asking what are no doubt pretty obvious questions but I'm pretty new to this!
Want to get rid of the google search box for starters!
PJBXDA said:
Cheers, I have CM12 up and running now. Downloaded the files straight to the SD card and they worked. Seems OK but might try others, how do I go about trying SaberMod, do I need to flash that? Sorry to keep asking what are no doubt pretty obvious questions but I'm pretty new to this!
Want to get rid of the google search box for starters!
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SaberMod is a rom. SaberMod CM12.1.
They are very similar. The difference is how they tackle optimizations.
Yes, you will have to flash it. But you can also stick with normal CM12 if you don't have any issues.
The google search box from the home screen or the recents?
You can change the launcher to get rid of it from the home screen.
To remove it from the recents there is an option somewhere in the settings.