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What firmware for vibrant?

What firmware will the vibrant launch with?
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2.1 (Eclair) with 2.2 (FroYo) apparently coming later this summer.

No I know that I mean whats the build number like xxxjb3 or what??
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I'm interested in this as well. Hopefully we don't get one of the old stale firmware versions.

T959UVJFD is what my baseband says.

interesting close to jf3 firmware from russia.
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Have you tried using odin to upgrade your firmware to any other build?
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Scratch that maybe not a good idea until we get a dump and have a restore point. I get mine this week so ill do a system dump and try and put it in .tar format or md5
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Yea, i'm going to wait on trying anything until it's verified it works. Don't need a brick! One weird thing I've noticed thus far is that the email doesn't always sync when you schedule it and for some reason only some ringtones I assign to individual contacts work and on others the default ringtone rings. Other than that it is pretty quick, video is impressive on the super AMOLED and swype is even better than the the HD2.

The WiFi hotspot app is missing from the Vibrant firmware right?

yes but a quick root and installation of wireless tether fixes that!

Just installed jg1 for the I9000
I'll try anything once.... But it works, with even the same system folder bug that the I9000 has when running this ROM. Starts out in Russian, but no biggie. Unfortunately I can't post external links yet, so I'll do my best to direct you in a general direction of my sources.
The first ROM I installed is the JG1 ROM. I looked up "MoDaCo Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S".
The tools needed are found on samsung-firmware.webs dot com. Sign up was needed. The tools are Odin3, a .pit file, and like I mentioned before the JG1 Rom. I choose that ROM with the intention of installing the MoDaCo ROM above.
So if you've trashed your original ROM, and then somehow you corrupted your flash card at the same time (bye bye backup), then absolutely, this is a viable option. Like I said everything's working at this point, but thats not gonna stop me.

MS_Guru said:
I'll try anything once.... But it works, with even the same system folder bug that the I9000 has when running this ROM. Starts out in Russian, but no biggie. Unfortunately I can't post external links yet, so I'll do my best to direct you in a general direction of my sources.
The first ROM I installed is the JG1 ROM. I looked up "MoDaCo Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S".
The tools needed are found on samsung-firmware.webs dot com. Sign up was needed. The tools are Odin3, a .pit file, and like I mentioned before the JG1 Rom. I choose that ROM with the intention of installing the MoDaCo ROM above.
So if you've trashed your original ROM, and then somehow you corrupted your flash card at the same time (bye bye backup), then absolutely, this is a viable option. Like I said everything's working at this point, but thats not gonna stop me.
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you mean we can flash i9000 firmware to T9595?
Have you tried I9000XWJG5 ?

MS_Guru said:
I'll try anything once.... But it works, with even the same system folder bug that the I9000 has when running this ROM. Starts out in Russian, but no biggie. Unfortunately I can't post external links yet, so I'll do my best to direct you in a general direction of my sources.
The first ROM I installed is the JG1 ROM. I looked up "MoDaCo Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S".
The tools needed are found on samsung-firmware.webs dot com. Sign up was needed. The tools are Odin3, a .pit file, and like I mentioned before the JG1 Rom. I choose that ROM with the intention of installing the MoDaCo ROM above.
So if you've trashed your original ROM, and then somehow you corrupted your flash card at the same time (bye bye backup), then absolutely, this is a viable option. Like I said everything's working at this point, but thats not gonna stop me.
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This is awesome. So it seems that there is a very good chance for a full compatibility among the ROMs of all Galaxy S variations.

In all honesty, I wouldn't go there. I'm what they call a glutton for punishment. My learning process... And FYI, the 9000 has a home button, the Vibrant does not. Made things interesting to say the least. If your ever get stuck in that position it's, up volume + power, hold through two power cycles, and you should get to the downloader. Lost root in the process, then adb and fastboot decided they would only communicate with my Vibrant when it suited them.
Anyways, after screwin with that for awhile I was able to find firmware. But don't go flashing it just yet, seems kinda buggy. But it is most definitely intended for the Vibrant. If anything, just snag it and save a copy for the community. This seems to be the only working link left out of four.
Good lord, this is retarded. I still can't post links. Will someone please PM me so we can get these links posted before there dead too...

@al74 The only place I had any issues was the radio, and that was an older image I used. I'm pretty comfortable with how far I can push this thing now, which is surprisingly far. I'm gonna go on the rampage again tonight. Maybe I'll try some newer images. But seriously, if this is your only phone, don't do what I do.
Sweet I can finally post links. So here's what I've got. Remember anything you do with any of this is on your shoulders. But snag it you should.
Pretty sure this is the real deal, but not really sure where it originated. Boots as tmo Vibrant Galaxy S, but not sure if its official, hacked, partialy hacked. Play it safe and don't flash it to your only phone. I can attest to the fact that its got bugs and may not boot 100% of the way 100% of the time. Either way, have at it...
megaupload
Here's a link to the PIT file I've been using...
depositfiles
And here's a link to Odin3 v1.00...
depositfiles
These are the drivers I used with all the alien firmwares I've installed. There's an installer included, but I didn't use it. I'm just leaving everything I've been using intact...
Megaupload
I didn't keep notes on my sources, because this really only scratch's the surface of everything I dug through to find what worked. But I do leave the files in there fully intact state, so that if need be I can use Google to relocate them later.

@MS_Guru How did you get it to work? Now my phone won't detect my sim card and my volume buttons are mixed up and in recovery I can not select things with the power button.... I am starting to get worried I might had to live without m phone for a few days and return it to radioshack and hope no one notices what I did...
Reflashing with odin3 using the files you provided fixed the bootloader... now I just can't get into the phone... I am getting closer though, maybe if i update with the dump on the forums somehow...

Flash the older firmware it should fix it until we get a full dump to restore from..
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I believe I did (I started a post like the newb I am titled something about being retarded) but I get a blank screen, but I have the feeling I am doing something wrong. I also tried downloading the dump zip and renaming it to update.zip and tried to install it from the recovery screen but nothing... that or the same thing... ugh, just disappointing to get a new toy and immediatly ruin it for no good reason... and having paid 500ish only makes it worse, but I preordered from radioshack so maybe they will take it back pretty simple...
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Pretty sure we've already talked via pm. But read the whole post. I warned of the trouble of using these. Remember, this is the Development area. You should never flash firmwares without first considering the dangers, especially when I even warned you, a few times at that. But in all seriousness, you'll be fine. Throw that thing in a drawer, grab your old phone, and let these threads mature a bit. The way things are going, you'll be seeing valid fixes in no time. And seriously, even in my best efforts, I am absolutely unable to brick this thing.
Sorry to say it as I'm sure you've learned a tough lesson, but in the future, read the entire post. If someones saying things like, don't know where its from, hacked?, partially hacked?, Official?, I can attest to bugs, those should all be HUGE red flags. I provided this purely in the spirit of progressing future tools and ROM's, not to provide a functional firmware.
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A guide on how to reinstall stock firmware without flashing by using KIES

Hi! This would be my first thread. I am making this to help those who want to reinstall their firmware due to a faulty update but doesn't want to learn how to flash or to try even flashing firmware through Heimdall or Odin.
In this mini guide, we will make use of the dreaded Samsung Kies.
Now I know a lot of users actually hate this software. I kind of hate it too. It is way too quirky for my tastes.
Let me make a quick background as to WHY this guide is being made.
I have decided that for the first year of owning my new S3 (or as long as I can muster) I would avoid all rooting and flashing on the phone. I went berserk with flashing on my old phone, but I just wanna take it easy and live with stock for now. (Although, I do check in every now and then regarding the developments in the forums)
The time came for my country to update our Galaxy S3 to Jelly Bean. I updated my phone over the air. After the update, I had experienced several bugs regarding the new OS, such as stuttering, hanging, as well as that annoying contact bug where my phone keeps trying to call through the internet rather than through the phone network.
From my previous experience, flashing new firmware can sometimes cause issues if you don't clear your data. In some cases, a reinstall of the firmware of the device had to be done.
I did not want to break my oath (yet), so I tried to see what Kies could do for me in this regard.
I have owned an iPod touch before and went on a Jailbreaking adventure. I know for a fact that iTunes allows a restore of the firmware of the iDevice. I though that Samsung may have something similar on their KIES software. I was right.
Here is what I did.
WARNING! This process DELETES DATA on your device
First, start up KIES and install whatever seemingly random "update" it asks you to make.
Once you are updated, you should see this screen, provided you did not connect your phone yet:
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Go ahead and connect your phone. Once your phone is connected properly, it should display your device data, such as current firmware, upgradability, as well as the memory status of your phone.
Just go up to the top bar and choose firmware upgrade and initialization.
It should take you to this prompt:
As you can see, this process is a reformat and reinstallation of the latest firmware for your device. In my case, it was the latest Jelly Bean for my country. If you choose Ok, this next screen should pop up:
This tells you your current version, and what version the reinitialization will install for you.
After choosing OK, you should see a familiar screen. This screen is what you would look at if you were updating through KIES normally, say, from ICS to Jelly Bean. Just follow the prompts, read, and you should get through it in a couple of hours. It will download a fresh copy of the latest firmware for you, that is why it takes a while.
Once the process is complete, do one final restore to factory settings, and you should be as bug free as any other person on Stock firmware, legitimate bugs notwithstanding. For me, the experience is great, the phone is fast, and it was only a matter of time before I am once again back in business.
Thank you for your time in reading this humble guide!
I am not held responsible for anything bad that happens to your device such as bricking or whatever. Doing this is entirely up to you. Still, this is a whole lot safer than flashing, since it is an OFFICIALmethod of reinstalling a firmware. Any issues you get should be redirected to Samsung, the creator of KIES

Cool! Thanks for this.

I used this method last night. I was surprised after the update that all my programs, messages where still intact. I was expecting a freshly formatted phone. Anyway the great result is that this solved my power problems with Jellybean. My phone is now as power efficient or even better than it was with ICS! Thank you xenoyosh!

I'm glad this thread helped someone out.

Thank you so much for doing this tutorial! My Samsung Galaxy Reverb has been a pos since I rooted it, with a custom rom. I must have messed it up somewhere but I'm so thankful you could help! I've looked everywhere and couldn't find a stock recovery rom, that would work without a computer, for my phone. I finally don't feel like such a noob (granted I guess I sounded like one just now)! A million thank yous sir/madam!!! :laugh::victory:

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Thank you so much for doing this tutorial! A million thank yous sir/madam!!! :laugh::victory:
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One of my thanks has gone to the OP free of charge .
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what if kies tell me that my gti9300 does not support initialization?

I have been advocating this feature for a while now but one problem I found when doing this was that my csc changed to Korean from btu. I don't know if this occurred after performing a factory reset but it may be worth checking in your devices. If you have carried this out then unplug from your computer, reboot handset, reboot computer and then open kies and plug your phone in. Hopefully all is well, it's just something a ran in to on more than one occasion.
Cheers
Drew
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flaviobd said:
what if kies tell me that my gti9300 does not support initialization?
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Type it like this GT-I9300
It doesn't like lower case and you need to put the - in.
Drew
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Thanks for the tut OP, this has almost tempted me to try Kies! On a serious note, I'm bookmarking this and putting it in my "help me, I'm in the sh*t" folder!

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Thanks for the tut OP, this has almost tempted me to try Kies! On a serious note, I'm bookmarking this and putting it in my "help me, I'm in the sh*t" folder!
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Trying S4 apps i very very nearly needed this .
jje

What to do with this message?

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What to do with this message?
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Try unplugging your phone. Then open kies and follow the same steps add before without your phone plugged in.then plug it in in download mode when it says.
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lol love how you wrote this. Simple and easy to understand

pop-up window for starting upgrade freezes, and nothing can be seen, neither clicked
Hi,
First, compliments on making KIES actually looking workable!
BUT....I got to the point of the last pop-up window to install the update firmware, but this window opens blank (or see through to other windows that are elsewhere open), so I can not agree to nothing and neither continue.
I tried re-installing Kies, after totally de-install and cleaning up my computer etc, but effect is the same.
when I put my mouse below on the task-balk icone I can see the page in small, (not readable, too small for that), but in the pop up window nothing...
How can I fix this?? As I would prefer installing upgrade to JellyBean via KIES, rather than flashing with ODIN...
(Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, manufc Poland, bought in Greece, downloaded Kies via official site Samsung, computer windows Vista)

have you tried putting your phone in download mode before connecting to the computer? are your drivers installed correctly? lastly have you tried to upgrade using kies light? this uses less resources than the full version . allowing the program to update your software more efficiently. also once you connect the phone make sure not to move it or the micro usb cable or the computer. if anything is moved you may not be successful in upgrading due to a loose connection from the pc or phone or cable. If this doesn't work .try odin. Odin was created by samsng for internal use. It is faster and more reliable than kies. Just make sure KIES IS NOT RUNNING en flashing with ODIN. also regardless of which program you upgrade with . You should turn off your antivirus especially.as it can interfere with the update process.

Does this work on a s4 GT-I9505 international rooted phone (Australia)
i read in the tutorial it may cause problems but has anyone successfully updated a rooted 9505?
thanks jamie

phear13 said:
Does this work on a s4 GT-I9505 international rooted phone (Australia)
i read in the tutorial it may cause problems but has anyone successfully updated a rooted 9505?
thanks jamie
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Hardly going to post S4 I9505 stuff in an S3 forum .
jje

i have a gt-s6312 and my android is not
hi
i have a gt-s6312 now my phone is causing a android problem what to doo
aaaa i think my phone android is curropted
now my android 4.1.2 is not opening but my phone is working only android is not opening what to do help me plssss

mnksngh706 said:
hi
i have a gt-s6312 now my phone is causing a android problem what to doo
aaaa i think my phone android is curropted
now my android 4.1.2 is not opening but my phone is working only android is not opening what to do help me plssss
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LG G2, Sprint tethering help?

Hello all! Newbie here, recently switched from an iphone to an Android (Definitely not a decision I'm regretting). I have the Sprint LS980 LG G2 on the shipping firmware (Jellybean, 4.2 I believe) I've already got it rooted, but no custom recovery nor custom ROM installed. Now, I was doing some reading and found the only way to tether (without pdanet) would be to flash a custom ROM that removes the check to see if I have the tethering plan. (Apologies if this topic is against the rules, but I don't think it is, I read the rules.)
I'm pretty well with technology and can likely get through the flashing process myself, I just have a few questions first.
1. Custom recoveries- TWRP is the only one I've heard of, and from what I understand custom recoveries are important since data can be lost during a flash, should I use TWRP or do you suggest a different one?
2. The ROM, what size are ROM files generally? I can't download super large files due to slow connection.
3. Can I get a ROM just like stock Jellybean that just has the hotspot check removed? I'm just now learning stock Android and am not ready to learn an entirely new custom ROM.
Thank you every one for help in advance. I will be doing reading on the subject while waiting on responses so I might update the post if I find an answer elsewhere. Thanks again!
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pokemaster787 said:
Hello all! Newbie here, recently switched from an iphone to an Android (Definitely not a decision I'm regretting). I have the Sprint LS980 LG G2 on the shipping firmware (Jellybean, 4.2 I believe) I've already got it rooted, but no custom recovery nor custom ROM installed. Now, I was doing some reading and found the only way to tether (without pdanet) would be to flash a custom ROM that removes the check to see if I have the tethering plan. (Apologies if this topic is against the rules, but I don't think it is, I read the rules.)
I'm pretty well with technology and can likely get through the flashing process myself, I just have a few questions first.
1. Custom recoveries- TWRP is the only one I've heard of, and from what I understand custom recoveries are important since data can be lost during a flash, should I use TWRP or do you suggest a different one?
2. The ROM, what size are ROM files generally? I can't download super large files due to slow connection.
3. Can I get a ROM just like stock Jellybean that just has the hotspot check removed? I'm just now learning stock Android and am not ready to learn an entirely new custom ROM.
Thank you every one for help in advance. I will be doing reading on the subject while waiting on responses so I might update the post if I find an answer elsewhere. Thanks again!
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ok first we need to know exactly what update are you on in settings>about phone>software version and the build number should have the version you are on, of course you can also share a screenshot of that screen better safe than sorry this way I can recommend an install method for twrp(there is also cwm and philz but I think that twrp is best for beginners) and if you want to stock experience but are only interested in the hotspot mod then after you get custom recovery you can just flash the mod just mentioned also all stock related roms range from 1gb-2gb depends on what's included
p.s. (after getting custom recovery make sure you don't update via ota or you will bootloop/soft brick)

XxZombiePikachu said:
ok first we need to know exactly what update are you on in settings>about phone>software version and the build number should have the version you are on, of course you can also share a screenshot of that screen better safe than sorry this way I can recommend an install method for twrp(there is also cwm and philz but I think that twrp is best for beginners) and if you want to stock experience but are only interested in the hotspot mod then after you get custom recovery you can just flash the mod just mentioned also all stock related roms range from 1gb-2gb depends on what's included
p.s. (after getting custom recovery make sure you don't update via ota or you will bootloop/soft brick)
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Thanks for the response, here is a screenshot
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Reading into the hotspot mod you linked now, thanks again.
Won't accept any OTA updates, I've actually had an OTA update downloaded since I got the phone but haven't installed it, would there be any way to delete the downloaded update and prevent it from redownloading? (the notification is a tad annoying, no big deal if not though)
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pokemaster787 said:
Thanks for the response, here is a screenshot
Reading into the hotspot mod you linked now, thanks again.
Won't accept any OTA updates, I've actually had an OTA update downloaded since I got the phone but haven't installed it, would there be any way to delete the downloaded update and prevent it from redownloading? (the notification is a tad annoying, no big deal if not though)
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I think update that is pending is zvc/zvb(both of them are kitkat for your phone), I know on my device I renamed the lgfota.apk/odex to lgfota.apk.bak/lgfota.odex.bak(this means they aren't deleted but the phone can't update) but since it's already downloaded don't do this, I think you should ota since you still don't have custom recovery and it will either succeed and things will be awesome or fail and just say you are suspected of rooting
what to do after ota:
-if it succeeds and you uodate to 4.4.2zvc/zvb
you will rename the lgfota.apk/odex to lgfota.apk.bak/lgfota.odex.bak so that no more updates happen and then use autorec to install custom recovery
-if it fails and you stay on 4.2zva
you will rename the lgfota.apk/odex to lgfota.apk.bak/lgfota.odex.bak so that if update redownloads it won't install after we get custom recovery, also for custom recovery you will download freegee from playstore and use it to install custom recovery

XxZombiePikachu said:
I think update that is pending is zvc/zvb(both of them are kitkat for your phone), I know on my device I renamed the lgfota.apk/odex to lgfot.apk.bak/lgfota.odex.bak(this means they aren't deleted but the phone can't update) but since it's already downloaded don't do this I think you should ota since you still don't have custom recovery and it will either succeed and things will be awesome or fail and just say you are suspected of rooting
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So you think I should unroot, run the update, and then reroot and proceed with TWRP and the hotspot mod?
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pokemaster787 said:
So you think I should unroot, run the update, and then reroot and proceed with TWRP and the hotspot mod?
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no need to unroot just ota the reason for this is so that we can rename lgfota safely if it updates then awesome and if it doesn't then it won't be a problem also I updated my last post with further instructions because I'm getting sleepy and am taking precautionary measures in case I fall asleep so that you know what to do

XxZombiePikachu said:
no need to unroot just ota the reason for this is so that we can rename lgfota safely if it updates then awesome and if it doesn't then it won't be a problem also I updated my last post with further instructions because I'm getting sleepy and am taking precautionary measures in case I fall asleep so that you know what to do
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So there's no chance I'll get a brick doing this without unrooting? (Also forgot to mention I do have a few root apps installed if that matters) Anyway, think I'm gonna do this all tomorrow so I won't be up till midnight trying to fix it if something does go wrong, taking a look at the instructions now to get a general idea, thanks for the help again
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pokemaster787 said:
So there's no chance I'll get a brick doing this without unrooting? (Also forgot to mention I do have a few root apps installed if that matters) Anyway, think I'm gonna do this all tomorrow so I won't be up till midnight trying to fix it if something does go wrong, taking a look at the instructions now to get a general idea, thanks for the help again
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Ok then if you want to wait till tomorrow then perfect it's better to have someone help guide you and I am sure that nothing will happen lots of people ota with root including me for example when the update still doesn't have root exploit then best way to keep root would be to update with root so that root can survive, you understand anyways if you want some help tomorrow for the upgrade/recovery process then you can pm me if you need any help or ask in the noob help thread I help lots of people their so it's second best way to reach me and other helpful people
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XxZombiePikachu said:
Ok then if you want to wait till tomorrow then perfect it's better to have someone help guide you and I am sure that nothing will happen lots of people ota with root including me for example when the update still doesn't have root exploit then best way to keep root would be to update with root so that root can survive, you understand anyways if you want some help tomorrow for the upgrade/recovery process then you can pm me if you need any help or ask in the noob help thread I help lots of people their so it's second best way to reach me and other helpful people
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Update ran flawlessly, gonna try and install TWRP now
Edit: Where would I find the file you told me to rename?
Edit: Attached a picture with all of my new software info in case you need it
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Well, appears I've lost root access during the update, and IOroot isn't working? Am I doing something wrong? I'm following the same instructions as before using IOroot 25. USB debugging, charge only mode, airplane mode, then it enters recovery mode (Oddly it didn't even enter recovery mode on the first root) and I choose adb as it instructs me to, then I press any key as instructed and then IOroot just closes and the phone just waits. Anything I'm doing wrong?
Edit: Manually rooted, problem solved.
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pokemaster787 said:
Well, appears I've lost root access during the update, and IOroot isn't working? Am I doing something wrong? I'm following the same instructions as before using IOroot 25. USB debugging, charge only mode, airplane mode, then it enters recovery mode (Oddly it didn't even enter recovery mode on the first root) and I choose adb as it instructs me to, then I press any key as instructed and then IOroot just closes and the phone just waits. Anything I'm doing wrong?
Edit: Manually rooted, problem solved.
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Yea for kiktat root method is different any ways glad you got root working
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Update ran flawlessly, gonna try and install TWRP now
Edit: Where would I find the file you told me to rename?
Edit: Attached a picture with all of my new software info in case you need it
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Installing twrp is easy as pie anyways the file to edit is located in system/priv-app and you can get there using root browser
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Installed TWRP and flashed the file successfully, however sadly it did not work. However, I found someone suggesting "Wifi Tether Router" from the play store, works perfectly. Thanks for all the help again

the n00b's guide to kitkat on the fascinate

So, due to recent events (probably really young kids spamming the threads of various dead or no-longer-maintained ROMs) I have decided to make this guide. for everyone.
THIS IS THE ROM YOU SHOULD BE USING: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358542421
Unofficial CyanogenMod 11, compiled by @Unjustified Dev. dated june 4th, 2014.
Now, flashing this ROM is actually kinda difficult. We don't have an active official CM maintainer anymore and TWRP bricks people's phones. So here is the best method of flashing it. (disclaimer: if you're on the stock Samsung ROM, flash cm10.1 and refer to this guide if necessary. this is a clickable link.)
Now, after flashing cm10.1, follow these steps to flash cm11:
1. make a nandroid backup
2. wipe data/factory reset
3. flash cm11. you will probably get an error (probably along the lines of set_metadata_recursive). this is okay. reboot recovery. (advanced options in the main menu)
4. you might see some different bootlogos. this is a good sign. hopefully you'll see a clockworkmod version 6+. this is also a good sign.
5. repeat steps 2 and 3 and then flash whatever google apps package you want. the official one actually isn't bad. http://goo.im/gapps
After all of that, you should be good. If you do get bricked, fear not, you can always use Odin to flash the stock firmware again and use this guide if necessary: click here for the guide of wonderfulness
I dont actually own this phone anymore, so asking for help will probably get you nowhere. I'm sure Android L or whatever might be easier for us to work with unless the recovery devs have higher requirements for their stuff.

I was asking for a working link the other day for an old ROM.. Oh well, I am not a young kid though..This is what it will say when your successful. I rom'd a few times tonight on my kids phone and had no problems flashing through 4.2.2 to 4.4.2 ..
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dee3 said:
I was asking for a working link the other day for an old ROM.. Oh well, I am not a young kid though..
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nah man you're cool i was referring to a certain username inspired by a certain automobile distributor. of expensive, fast cars.
also that cm11 theme you have there is absolutely ridiculous. you know what it's called?

Fuster cluck its on my 6yo sons phone. He really likes all the flashy colors
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And thanks for the guide and the heads up last week on the cm11 stability. Its been a good ROM so far except I noticed I couldn't install the last update of minecraft PE 0.9.5 on my kids phone as he has had it since 4.2.2 running without issue. I tried to install the the zip on my phone too, got the files from apkgalaxy where I've been getting most paid apps for a while now. Only this ROM will not let minecraft install.. Weird.. when I didn't have this issue on DU 4.4.2, hellybean 4.2.2 , or avatar 4.2.2. And I also notice each time I download a zip from apkgalaxy as soon as I hit the download button, internet explorer and chrome both have issues closing out.. But I haven't noticed anything that would make me not want the ROM as its nice.

Is "flashify" the way to go now ? Or our tried and true method ? Just wondering .
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I used flashify to flash a kernel that wouldn't flash in recovery. Than I also got another phone that was on cwm 4.0.6.1 a 4.2.2 build I believe to flash through ROM manager when I kept getting can't mount errors when entering cwm recovery. I used the rom manager to push TWRP than got it onto the 4.4.2 unjust 6/04 build its on now after a few cm11 flashes. So there are a few ways to go about it at least for me I've used a couple different ways when I didn't have my laptop handy and would screw up or get errors. Google always fixes my problems as dumb as I am too this all after 4+years of rooting. Still learning..

icemanwbs said:
Is "flashify" the way to go now ? Or our tried and true method ? Just wondering .
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haven't tried flashify, plus i dont have this phone anymore, i upgraded to the s4. locked bootloader ;__;

Well, after many attempts I've only been able to get cm9 up and running. Tried first to Odin back to stock and then 10.1 ( using both droidstyles and the noob guide to kit Kat ) , also tried TWRP , without success. No idea what went wrong.
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Hmm. Try and get ROM manager pro .apk to flash a cm11

dee3 said:
Hmm. Try and get ROM manager pro .apk to flash a cm11
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rom manager doesnt work on this phone.

icemanwbs said:
Well, after many attempts I've only been able to get cm9 up and running. Tried first to Odin back to stock and then 10.1 ( using both droidstyles and the noob guide to kit Kat ) , also tried TWRP , without success. No idea what went wrong.
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ok so when you flash cm11 using the cm10.1 clockworkmod image, it will give you an error. after that you have to reboot recovery and flash cm11 again
you have to flash it twice, especially when using clockworkmod. twrp i heard you can just flash once but you have to have a really recent version of twrp (2.6.3.0) and not only is that hard to come by for this phone but it can brick your phone.. i know that the cm11 kernel hhp made bricked my phone before, and i flashed that before cm11.. idk i probably wasnt supposed to

How doesn't ROM manager premium work on this phone? You know I'm dumb to all this so I take your advice serious on these things. I am asking because I used it to push TWRP when I kept getting constant can't mount errors when trying to flash the cm11 build on my sons phone when he was on a cwm 4.0.6.1 4.2.2 build I believe, and I couldn't flash a twrp rom without the can't mount . it got me through to the 6/04 unjust 4.4.2 after some unknown flashing around . I know I didn't follow a guide since I had errors and googled my can't mount errors
Last night/this morning I reflashed his phone down to the slimroms 4.2.2 7/08 build though due to mine craft not installing on cm11 4.4.2. I had no problems going from the 4.4.2 back to a 4.2.2 . I usually don't have problems that cause me to have to re Odin eh03 but when I started rooting I usually would Odin. Now its been all from recovery or the flashify and ROM manager I've used when rooting. No PC needed

dee3 said:
How doesn't ROM manager premium work on this phone? You know I'm dumb to all this so I take your advice serious on these things. I am asking because I used it to push TWRP when I kept getting constant can't mount errors when trying to flash the cm11 build on my sons phone when he was on a cwm 4.0.6.1 4.2.2 build I believe, and I couldn't flash a twrp rom without the can't mount . it got me through to the 6/04 unjust 4.4.2 after some unknown flashing around . I know I didn't follow a guide since I had errors and googled my can't mount errors
Last night/this morning I reflashed his phone down to the slimroms 4.2.2 7/08 build though due to mine craft not installing on cm11 4.4.2. I had no problems going from the 4.4.2 back to a 4.2.2 . I usually don't have problems that cause me to have to re Odin eh03 but when I started rooting I usually would Odin. Now its been all from recovery or the flashify and ROM manager I've used when rooting. No PC needed
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well i think why the "rom manager doesnt really work" statement goes around is that people would try to flash cwm through rom manager and it would actually brick their phones. that didnt happen to me but i did try it and the recovery couldnt mount anything aka it was a bad recovery. but if it worked for you, hey, that's actually pretty cool. might not work for everyone though

OK maybe I've been out of the flashing loop to long lol. I am a recovering flash addict , I tried many if not all of the cool newest roms using droidstyles guide. Guessing now I just need the most recent files for cm10 and cm11.
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Thanks, skeptic. 5 days and no regrets with CM11. I've had some phantom keys, but stable so far. Looks like Unjust could get a substantial donation

Still no luck. Can't get the cm10.1 to install today. Keeps aborting. Frustrating to say the least.
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Damn. That is frustrating for sure. Its been a week and no luck, I can't help any more then I've read here and a few other fascinate forums. That's weird mine flashed to the CM11 without those errors on two devices mine and my sons. I took his from the 4.4.2 cm11 back down to a 4.2.2 ROM so he could play minecraft without using a computer/odin or usb for anything. I'm sure someone will help get it though.

Where do I get a stock ROM? I've tried many links but haven't been able to find one that works.

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Still no luck. Can't get the cm10.1 to install today. Keeps aborting. Frustrating to say the least.
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Have you ever thought that maybe we need the error to help you?
Im going to take a guess that its trying to read the build.prop and you wiped.
If so, then you need to remove the build.prop asserts from the updater-script
It shoudl be the first few lines.

Lgrootnoob said:
Have you ever thought that maybe we need the error to help you?
Im going to take a guess that its trying to read the build.prop and you wiped.
If so, then you need to remove the build.prop asserts from the updater-script
It shoudl be the first few lines.
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he ended up fixing it :good:
i think he odin'd stock, then went to cm10.1, then to kitkat possibly using my method

Note 3 flashing and updating

I just got myself a Verizon Note 3. This is one power house of a phone. I noticed the kid I got it from does have it rooted. The only annoyance I see is allot of stuff is showing in the status bar with Chinese writing. is this normal or did he use some dumb way to root it? Also it still has 4.3 on it. I tried to update it but I get the message that "software update is currently unavailable". Is this because the Note is rooted?
I have done some searching and I did get the files for flashing it back to stock. Odin, .mkz, and the Samsung drivers. So if this update message is because it's rooted, I do have the stuff to flash it back to stock. I do also know how to use Odin as it's the same program for flashing the Note 1, which I did have. But any insight you guys can give me would be great. Thanks

cougar214 said:
I just got myself a Verizon Note 3. This is one power house of a phone. I noticed the kid I got it from does have it rooted. The only annoyance I see is allot of stuff is showing in the status bar with Chinese writing. is this normal or did he use some dumb way to root it? Also it still has 4.3 on it. I tried to update it but I get the message that "software update is currently unavailable". Is this because the Note is rooted?
I have done some searching and I did get the files for flashing it back to stock. Odin, .mkz, and the Samsung drivers. So if this update message is because it's rooted, I do have the stuff to flash it back to stock. I do also know how to use Odin as it's the same program for flashing the Note 1, which I did have. But any insight you guys can give me would be great. Thanks
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Check out this post of mine. It will point you in all the right directions : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55003142&postcount=3
Since you're on MJE 4.3 see this thread and go to post 2 NC2/MJE instructions...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627

Thanks for the info gamer but I'm not looking to root or flash roms. with this phone. At least not yet anyway. It's new to me so I really need to be as familiar with it as possible before I go flashing roms and tweaks and such. I'm not familiar with the names MJE, NC2, NC4 etc. so trying to explain that to me is just like speaking German to me right now. All I want to do for the here and now is get it back to stock un rooted 4.3, take the update to 4.4.2, and then check on the need for root then.
I also will need to look into what's safe to flash, what needs to be run, app wise, in order to flash some things. Take for instance my last phone, lg optimus g pro, you needed an app called freegee to get past the bootloader. If you screwed that up, you bricked yer phone. I'm sure some of the processes for this phone are similar in that respect. So no fiddling for me just yet. So in short, could you just tell me in simple terms if I have the correct stuff to flash it back to stock?
I currently have the latest Samsung drivers, Odin 3 V3.0.9, and the tar file named "ALL_N900VVRUBMJE_N900VVZWMJE_2106277_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5.7z"
Is this what is needed to flash it to stock 4.3? Also, if you don't mind, could you tell me if there is ANY way, a modem flash perhaps, to get my LTE working with this AT&T Straight Talk sim card? Currently I am getting H+ which isn't bad but it's no LTE. Thanks a bunch.
EDIT: Well, that was easy. My computer ran the Verizon software and it failed to update it so it did the repair and repaired it with kitkat. So one issue solved. Now If I can just get LTE working on here it would be great....lol

cougar214 said:
Thanks for the info gamer but I'm not looking to root or flash roms. with this phone. At least not yet anyway. It's new to me so I really need to be as familiar with it as possible before I go flashing roms and tweaks and such. I'm not familiar with the names MJE, NC2, NC4 etc. so trying to explain that to me is just like speaking German to me right now. All I want to do for the here and now is get it back to stock un rooted 4.3, take the update to 4.4.2, and then check on the need for root then.
I also will need to look into what's safe to flash, what needs to be run, app wise, in order to flash some things. Take for instance my last phone, lg optimus g pro, you needed an app called freegee to get past the bootloader. If you screwed that up, you bricked yer phone. I'm sure some of the processes for this phone are similar in that respect. So no fiddling for me just yet. So in short, could you just tell me in simple terms if I have the correct stuff to flash it back to stock?
I currently have the latest Samsung drivers, Odin 3 V3.0.9, and the tar file named "ALL_N900VVRUBMJE_N900VVZWMJE_2106277_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5.7z"
Is this what is needed to flash it to stock 4.3? Also, if you don't mind, could you tell me if there is ANY way, a modem flash perhaps, to get my LTE working with this AT&T Straight Talk sim card? Currently I am getting H+ which isn't bad but it's no LTE. Thanks a bunch.
EDIT: Well, that was easy. My computer ran the Verizon software and it failed to update it so it did the repair and repaired it with kitkat. So one issue solved. Now If I can just get LTE working on here it would be great....lol
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You can flash different modems in Odin but I don't know if they'll get you running on AT&T Straight Talk, someone else will have to chime in on that.

Att straight talk might work if you have the correct apn settings but you will not get 4g
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Yeah I am finding this out Roger. I want to root and enable the hidden menu. I am seeing posts about doing this and getting the 4g LTE working. The problem is most of these posts pertain to the T-Mobile branded note 3.