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[Q] Help after flashing

so i flashed my gs4 with the google version rom, it boot up fine, but then i turned off my phone and it will not boot anymore. i have to do a full factory wiped all the time to get it to boot...

So you flashed the rom, patched it, booted up, used it for awhile. Then turned it off and when you turned it back on it wouldn't boot without a factory reset? Weird. I'd try to reflash it doing all the wipes first and see if that works.
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jd1639 said:
So you flashed the rom, patched it, booted up, used it for awhile. Then turned it off and when you turned it back on it wouldn't boot without a factory reset? Weird. I'd try to reflash it doing all the wipes first and see if that works.
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Yep...not sure why...I used the loki zip after i installed the rom...

willthetech said:
Yep...not sure why...I used the loki zip after i installed the rom...
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Have you tried to reflash?
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jd1639 said:
Have you tried to reflash?
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Yep, just downloaded version 1.3 of the rom, doing the same...just frozen at the samsung (unlock icon) screen that show up before the google boot up screen...
so just to make sure i am doing this correct:
i reboot to the TWRP recovery page, then do a full wipe, then install the rom.zizp, then install the loki.zip, then reboot system...right?

willthetech said:
Yep, just downloaded version 1.3 of the rom, doing the same...just frozen at the samsung (unlock icon) screen that show up before the google boot up screen...
so just to make sure i am doing this correct:
i reboot to the TWRP recovery page, then do a full wipe, then install the rom.zizp, then install the loki.zip, then reboot system...right?
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Yes that's correct.
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jd1639 said:
Yes that's correct.
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No go... same thing...i wonder if i am using the wrong loki version zip? but it boots up the first time...but no again after turned off...Sucks!

Did you make a nandroid before flashing and can you get back to where you were? There's another guy who's having problems with v1.3. He didn't Loki and now he can't get into recovery. I wonder if there something with the Rom. Don't think so but who knows
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Turns out the other guy was a dope. Didn't know how to get into recovery.
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Ok, I'm not sure why it would boot once and then not again. Time to go back to basics. Did you check the md5sum's of the rom and Loki downloads to make sure they were good downloads?
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jd1639 said:
Did you make a nandroid before flashing and can you get back to where you were? There's another guy who's having problems with v1.3. He didn't Loki and now he can't get into recovery. I wonder if there something with the Rom. Don't think so but who knows
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Turns out the other guy was a dope. Didn't know how to get into recovery.
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Ok, I'm not sure why it would boot once and then not again. Time to go back to basics. Did you check the md5sum's of the rom and Loki downloads to make sure they were good downloads?
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I am noob to this...usually i just download from the links provided here...not sure what md5sum is??? Right now i got my phoine back to stock with the Odin package, but i still want to get the google rom flashed...

Well, give it another try. Re download the rom and Loki. When you download them look for a long alpha-numerical number that's on the download site. That's the md5. After you download the file you can check the file properties to see if the md5 is the same as what it said on the download site. You'll probably need a md5 checksum app if you don't already have one. If the md5's check out you know you got a good download. It's not uncommon that the download isn't good. If you use root explorer or a similar file manager on you phone, long pressing the file will let you check the files properties and you'll see the md5
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jd1639 said:
Well, give it another try. Re download the rom and Loki. When you download them look for a long alpha-numerical number that's on the download site. That's the md5. After you download the file you can check the file properties to see if the md5 is the same as what it said on the download site. You'll probably need a md5 checksum app if you don't already have one. If the md5's check out you know you got a good download. It's not uncommon that the download isn't good. If you use root explorer or a similar file manager on you phone, long pressing the file will let you check the files properties and you'll see the md5
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Ill try again later this week, cant be with out my phone...

willthetech said:
Ill try again later this week, cant be with out my phone...
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Good luck to you. Take your time and make sure you know what you're doing before you do it. You can brick your phone flashing and I'd hate to see that happen.
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jd1639 said:
Good luck to you. Take your time and make sure you know what you're doing before you do it. You can brick your phone flashing and I'd hate to see that happen.
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I did it again with new downloads same results, i must be doing something wrong i think...

willthetech said:
I did it again with new downloads same results, i must be doing something wrong i think...
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Ill try not to turn off phone for now, will see if a new rom arrives...:good:

what model number are you? what wipe functions are you currently performing?
if i was doing this atm, i would wipe data, cache, dalvik and system. flash rom and ktoonsez loki'd TouchWiz kernel if you're at&t. wipe data, cache and dalvik again. reboot. let the device sit a few minutes and reboot it to see if it successfully boots in.

Google Play Edition Stuck on Reboot
If you are stuck on the boot screen after flashing the ROM and rebooting, go into the recovery and wipe the cache partition and dalvik cache partition 5 times then reboot. Every reboot after this should be fine.

Cant connect to google

Yesterday I noticed my signal icons were gray (not connected to google services)
I dove into settings and removed my google account because it wasnt able to sync. Now I cant sign in with an account anymore. On wifi as well as on data connection.
CM10.2 27 nightly with franco 182
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Gapps flashed?
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mihahn said:
Gapps flashed?
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Yeah ofcourse I am using this setup since mid august so that isnt the problem. I restored my backup of the stock rom and it works fine there, but I am on CM10.2 again because I know it isnt a problem that cant be solved. Or would a clean flash absolutely be necessary?
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Thibaultvw said:
Yeah ofcourse I am using this setup since mid august so that isnt the problem. I restored my backup of the stock rom and it works fine there, but I am on CM10.2 again because I know it isnt a problem that cant be solved. Or would a clean flash absolutely be necessary?
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If your having issues then a clean flash would be helpful and I would try a different updated gapps package like Banks. Just nandroid current setup

just to be clear what was the problem??
connection error in playstore??
didnt understand correctly
just trying to help buddy

manu4204 said:
just to be clear what was the problem??
connection error in playstore??
didnt understand correctly
just trying to help buddy
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But for flashing new gapps package, I think it could work indeed since im using a package from august. Can I just flash it in my recovery without wiping anything?
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Thibaultvw said:
But for flashing new gapps package, I think it could work indeed since im using a package from august. Can I just flash it in my recovery without wiping anything?
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yeah dude
wipe cache and davlik cache after the install
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problem fixed??

manu4204 said:
yeah dude
wipe cache and davlik cache after the install
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problem fixed??
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Still the same problem. Guess I am going to make a clean flash.
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I restored my backup of the stock ROM and I am connected to Google again. A clean flash of CM10.2 didn't allow me to connect to Google.
So I guess I have not been blocked for doing illegal things? But its quite strange in mu opinion...
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dude did you try signing in with another gmail account??

manu4204 said:
dude did you try signing in with another gmail account??
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Yes dude, I am not stupid...
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Thibaultvw said:
Yes dude, I am not stupid...
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sorry bro didnt mean like that
dude i think the problem is with the host file
try installin this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.treb.hosts&hl=en

manu4204 said:
sorry bro didnt mean like that
dude i think the problem is with the host file
try installin this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.treb.hosts&hl=en
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That's possible because I changed the country of my play store with market unlocker. But why is it still not working with a clean flash of my rom?
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how much storage space do you have left? under 500mb(i dont remember tbe exact number) and you wont be able to connect to googles services(gray bars).

simms22 said:
how much storage space do you have left? under 500mb(i dont remember tbe exact number) and you wont be able to connect to googles services(gray bars).
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I indeed looked at that and had around 2 GB left. But with the same storage on the stock rom I was connected. Now I'm also connected to google on the stock rom
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Thibaultvw said:
I indeed looked at that and had around 2 GB left. But with the same storage on the stock rom I was connected. Now I'm also connected to google on the stock rom
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so, after flashing a custom rom it doesnt connect? do you have google hangouts installed? if you flash a custom rom again, and it doesnt connect, try opening hangouts.

simms22 said:
so, after flashing a custom rom it doesnt connect? do you have google hangouts installed? if you flash a custom rom again, and it doesnt connect, try opening hangouts.
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Yes hangouts is installed and I used it before. But anyway I havent got a lot of battery left for now so I will do that tomorrow. Really thank you for trying to help me!
What is so special about hangouts in this?
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im pretty convinced about the host file dude
but again i may be wrong
if you have adaway installed disable blocking and try again bro
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found this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2110225
check it out man

Thibaultvw said:
Yes hangouts is installed and I used it before. But anyway I havent got a lot of battery left for now so I will do that tomorrow. Really thank you for trying to help me!
What is so special about hangouts in this?
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if hangouts connects fine, then your google services are connecting. ive seen graphical errors before, where the bars dont turn blue but its still connecting to google(a reboot always fixed it for me). but google used to connect being able to connect with goigle talk, i dont know if they do the same with hangouts now.

manu4204 said:
im pretty convinced about the host file dude
but again i may be wrong
if you have adaway installed disable blocking and try again bro
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found this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2110225
check it out man
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Yup I have the same issue indeed. But now I am on stock I actually find it smoother and faster than CM10.2
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[Q] Help please :)

Bootloader unlocked...running 4.1.2....but I lost root access. Please help!!
Also, can anyone please suggest a ROM as well...I've been reading on here about Pac, Carbon, CM....this will be my first time installing a ROM so any and all suggestions/assistance is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance

It is pretty unusual to lose root access suddenly. Just to be sure. Go on or play store and get root checker to see if u have or haven't got root access.
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TellaReese said:
It is pretty unusual to lose root access suddenly. Just to be sure. Go on or play store and get root checker to see if u have or haven't got root access.
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LOL you were right....I don't have root at all....but I still get the Bootloader unlocked screen when I restart my phone. Thanks for the help and quick response....
any suggestions as to what i should do next?

Sorry dude. Can't give u suggestions if I don't know your device.
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Device specs* and what modifications u have applied to ur phone.
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TellaReese said:
Sorry dude. Can't give u suggestions if I don't know your device.
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Device specs* and what modifications u have applied to ur phone.
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Sorry about that....Motorola Droid Razr M on Verizon xt907...running 4.1.2 now

I seem to like stock deodexed debloated... With xposed for theming... Just reroot it
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Since your BL is unlocked, just get the SuperSU .zip off of the Chainfire website and flash it in recovery.

i love pac ever since i got it and have been getting the nightlys, but i also need help with root mine keeps failing running samething as you xt907 4.1.2

ramesh96 said:
i love pac ever since i got it and have been getting the nightlys, but i also need help with root mine keeps failing running samething as you xt907 4.1.2
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See my post above yours. If your BL is unlocked, all you need to do is flash SU in recovery.

custom recovery question

Have tried to find it. Can someone post a link to a download of CWM Thanks

elevatorguy said:
Have tried to find it. Can someone post a link to a download of CWM Thanks
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See my button. Plain cwmr is passé. Phil'z is there.
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Overwhelmed? Just use as you would cwmr with keys only

Thanks I will try it out when I get home. Trying to root a friends M I did my HTC M8 and used TWRP on it. Would you know of a good stock looking debloated ROM. Thanks
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Would the same recovery I used for mine work for a Razr M or are they device specific?
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They are device specific. Is your friend's M unlocked?

Not yet just getting everything together program wise so I can do it all in one shot. Going to root it unlock the bootloader do a recovery and nandroid backup. Thanks for the help
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Just a heads up, if he's on the latest build you won't be able to unlock his BL.

The build number says 9.8.1Q-94. If the bootloader can't be unlocked can the above still be done minus the bootloader part. Sorry if these are dumb still new to all this
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You can't unlock on the last 2 updates, .94 being the latest. You won't be able to use a true custom recovery, but you can root with Safe Root. Then, you can use Safe Strap to make backups and load some ROMs.

Ok will have to look up the other program and do some more research. I really appreciate the information and guidance thanks again
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elevatorguy said:
Ok will have to look up the other program and do some more research. I really appreciate the information and guidance thanks again
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Yep, no problem, let us know how things go.
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Solved [Q] AutoDroid Nexus 7 3G (Tilapia) Help

Hi everyone. Bare with me a little. I'm new at this and cannot post in ROM thread because I am a noob. I've done a lot of reading and learned how to pretty much break everything but I did manage to get it working again in stock form. I am trying to set everything up for AutoDroid and a car installation and cannot seem to get it working.
First things first, I successfully rooted the Nexus 7, installed custom recovery (TWRP), Installed SuperSU, installed the Kangaroo Kernel, and flashed the AutoDroid ROM. That's where I am at this point. The problem comes now where I don't have volume buttons on the nav bar and see no settings menu to change any options. I manually installed Power Event Manager and gave it access via SuperSU. The tablet doesn't go to deep sleep when removing power.
Current Settings:
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Does the tab need to be in host mode w/ OTG for PEM to work?
Where are the settings for the ROM?
If I don't have volume etc on nav bar does that mean it wasn't flashed properly?
What did I do wrong?
Sorry for all the beginner questions but I've gone thru hell with this. Have learned a ton tho. I managed to remove the OS and all recoveries so I had to reimage the tab w/ stock OS.
TL;DR: I suck at computers. I need help.

sje0123 said:
Hi everyone. Bare with me a little. I'm new at this and cannot post in ROM thread because I am a noob. I've done a lot of reading and learned how to pretty much break everything but I did manage to get it working again in stock form. I am trying to set everything up for AutoDroid and a car installation and cannot seem to get it working.
First things first, I successfully rooted the Nexus 7, installed custom recovery (TWRP), Installed SuperSU, installed the Kangaroo Kernel, and flashed the AutoDroid ROM. That's where I am at this point. The problem comes now where I don't have volume buttons on the nav bar and see no settings menu to change any options. I manually installed Power Event Manager and gave it access via SuperSU. The tablet doesn't go to deep sleep when removing power.
Current Settings:
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Does the tab need to be in host mode w/ OTG for PEM to work?
Where are the settings for the ROM?
If I don't have volume etc on nav bar does that mean it wasn't flashed properly?
What did I do wrong?
Sorry for all the beginner questions but I've gone thru hell with this. Have learned a ton tho. I managed to remove the OS and all recoveries so I had to reimage the tab w/ stock OS.
TL;DR: I suck at computers. I need help.
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You have 3 G. Im a lil confused. Whats exactly your problem. Did you try differente kernal... n uspm was never sucesfull for me.. I use tasker. Also not familiar with that rom or kernal. We have different versions of tablet.
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egren58 said:
You have 3 G. Im a lil confused. Whats exactly your problem. Did you try differente kernal... n uspm was never sucesfull for me.. I use tasker. Also not familiar with that rom or kernal. We have different versions of tablet.
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The problem is the ROM is supposed to add volume buttons to the nav bar but I am not seeing them. I cannot see any ROM setting app or button to alter its settings so I am not sure if I did something incorrectly.

sje0123 said:
The problem is the ROM is supposed to add volume buttons to the nav bar but I am not seeing them. I cannot see any ROM setting app or button to alter its settings so I am not sure if I did something incorrectly.
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Did you try asking in the rom forums?..
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Did you try asking in the rom forums?..
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Did you leave yhe kernal that comea with the rom cuz im almost 100% sure the kernal is part of that mod.
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Did you try asking in the rom forums?..
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Did you leave yhe kernal that comea with the rom cuz im almost 100% sure the kernal is part of that mod.
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I tried but I do not have enough posts to post in there.

Let me flash the rom I believe it is available for non 3g ill get back to you.
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To add volume and play Go to
SETTINGS/NAVIGATION/NAVIGATION BAR/BUTTONS/ADD ON TOP RIGHT CORNER
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Let me flash the rom I believe it is available for non 3g ill get back to you.
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To add volume and play Go to
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Awesome! I will check when I get home from work. Thank You!

I don't have a navigation option in setting. Do you have a screen shot so I can compare?

Its should be in settings... scroll down im not in the car right now.
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egren58 said:
Its should be in settings... scroll down im not in the car right now.
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OK. I guess something isn't working properly with mine. This is all I have in settings.

sje0123 said:
OK. I guess something isn't working properly with mine. This is all I have in settings.
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Do me a favor go into your about phone and take a screenshot of that
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Do me a favor go into your about phone and take a screenshot of that
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I got it working!!!! no idea what I did but it works!!!!

sje0123 said:
I got it working!!!! no idea what I did but it works!!!!
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Okay good. Lol I was going to recomend to reflash
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Okay good. Lol I was going to recomend to reflash
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I was reflashing and factory wiping but it wasn't working. I went to Advance wipe in TWRP and wiped Dalvik, cache, system, and data and boom Worked! Guess Dalvik and factory wasn't enough. Pretty much followed install directions for Slimkat. Can't believe it took all this.
Thank you for all the help.

sje0123 said:
I was reflashing and factory wiping but it wasn't working. I went to Advance wipe in TWRP and wiped Dalvik, cache, system, and data and boom Worked! Guess Dalvik and factory wasn't enough. Pretty much followed install directions for Slimkat. Can't believe it took all this.
Thank you for all the help.
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Lol yeah system wipe is a must specially since coming from a different rom..
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