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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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(SHV-E250S/K/L) PA-ROM Android 4.3 Smooth and stable

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Hi guys...
Welcome to my work....
PA-ROM has been build from SHV-E250 stock firmware (TW 4.3)... this it the first version, but it smooth and stable.....
Change log - Ver 1.0.1:
- Base SHV-E250 TW 4.3
- Deodexed, zippaligned
- Rooted
- Tweaked, init.d
- 4 way reboot
- Disable cache across OS
- 2 virtual button (lock + home) on startusbar
- Knox free
- ...
Link: https://sourceforge.net/projects/shve250jb43/files/PA-ROM/
How to install:
- If your phone on 4.1.2 you have to flash stock firmware first. Link: https://sourceforge.net/projects/shve250jb43/files/Stock_ROOTED/ Down load 3 files and use Hjsplit to join it then flash via Odin3.07
- In CWM, make full wipe then format cache, system, data also
- Flash PA-ROM...
- Everything done
Special thanks to: @wanam, dr.ketan

Recommend you choose PA-ROM.... Ver1.0.1

Nice to see continued support for our Korean variants.
Thanks for the hard work, mate!
If I'm on CM10.2, do I still need to flash stock firmware too?
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coolfire said:
Nice to see continued support for our Korean variants.
Thanks for the hard work, mate!
If I'm on CM10.2, do I still need to flash stock firmware too?
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Yes! it better for you.... After you flash stock firmware in my link... you still have CWM... and then flash PA-ROM...

Binhnt68 said:
Yes! it better for you.... After you flash stock firmware in my link... you still have CWM... and then flash PA-ROM...
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Got it! Will give it a run when time allows...
I'm currently on TWRP.
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PA-Rom over Knoxed ROM
Hi..
I upgraded my E250 with stock 4.3 ROM,
- i am getting a very bad battery life due to mdm_ keeping the phone awake
if i root using Chainfire CF method and remove the KNox files and the MDM apps
- i get IMSFramework error
if i root is using direct SU flashing and remove KNox files and the MDM apps
- i get IMSframework error but after sometime
so basically i realize that i made a mistake by upgrading to 4.3
can i install PA-ROM on a SHV250S which has been upgraded to 4.3 stock (I understand the bootloader has been upgraded and carries Knox components which need to disabled)
Please guide
Cheers

Ashtwinks said:
Hi..
I upgraded my E250 with stock 4.3 ROM,
- i am getting a very bad battery life due to mdm_ keeping the phone awake
if i root using Chainfire CF method and remove the KNox files and the MDM apps
- i get IMSFramework error
if i root is using direct SU flashing and remove KNox files and the MDM apps
- i get IMSframework error but after sometime
so basically i realize that i made a mistake by upgrading to 4.3
can i install PA-ROM on a SHV250S which has been upgraded to 4.3 stock (I understand the bootloader has been upgraded and carries Knox components which need to disabled)
Please guide
Cheers
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You can install PA-ROM now.
Note: Make full wipe and format cache, format system, format data first... then flash PA-ROM..

PA-Rom tried
Hi..
I upgraded my SHV-e250s to stock 4.3 and then rooted it, faced
- issue with poor battery life (from 18hrs to 5hrs .. extensive sue)
- when i rooted using the CF approach or direct approach - got IMSframework error
- phone not going into deep sleep at all
tried to install OmniRom 4.4 with bootloader converter
- OmniRom installed very nicely... but there was no GSM signal
tried installing using CWM for SHV,but no luck
(must say i am looking forward to 4.4 for SHV!)
finally i tried PA-rom
Pros
- installation was smooth.. no issues
- exact copy of Stoock ROM 4.3 but without KNOX
- rooted and working (no IMSframework error)
- completely bloatware free (though only 3 SKT application still there-- do not know why, but due t my bad experience with deleting apps and getting IMSFramework error... i have not done anything)
- every thing works
Cons
- some key stock applications missing (like Digital clock widget, Video player.....)
- very bad mod for Notification icons especially Battery and CLock font ..........can we go back to Stock (please guide how)
- excessive delay in waking up the phone... need a solution
- sometime delay is so much that you need to reboot to recover
- Smart launcher locker... not working ... causing phone not to come out of deep sleep
- not much mods...
biggest delta... no conference call capability in the dialer (call merge not there) and no call waiting option... even if enabled by operator.......need a Mod for this please
I am happy.. please use it without fear
Thanks.. looking forward to 4.4

SMS Still Limited
The only thing I want to change is SMS because it converts to MMS after 160 words.
Change it to international if possible. Thanks.
Anyway great rom so far

Great ROM
Binhnt68 said:
Recommend you choose PA-ROM.... Ver1.0.1
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Binhnt68
your ROM is great gives me all what I want and have been using this for 4 weeks now with out any issues
need help on few issues
1. Battery life is very bad used to get ~36hrs with 4.1.2 but now get only 16hrs with 4.3 .... can anything be done... Phone never goes to deep sleep, mdm_msic_pm0 keeps it awake all the time. is there a compatibiity issues between modem and RIL in 4.3?
2. I want call conference capability (Operator has already enabled and works on my old S2), how do I get the feature.. Razven had suggested to flash stock 7015 secphone.apk but due to 4.1.2 / 4.3 issues got an error
3. how do i revert to 100%stock look and feel - the battery icon and the clock icon in the notification bar
4. i find that there are are incompatibiity issues with Xposed framework... uninstalled it and it works like a charm
5. I-WLAN... what is this for... i am in India do i need this
6. com.skt.tbmom 1.0.1 - do i need this
7. skt hidden menu / diagnosis... if i remove this i am getting IMSframework error
8. where can i get stock kernel and modem ... so that if i flash another kernel / modem to check on battery issue, i can revert back to stock
Happy new year to all

My phone is in deep sleep and always delay in waking up. How can I fix it?

Xposed Framework
crisiandavid said:
My phone is in deep sleep and always delay in waking up. How can I fix it?
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Hi.. have you been using Xposed Framework...i have found that few modules of this framework are causing this, remove it and do a cache and partition wipe...
i had this problem a couple of times and had to be careful in what i install... the ROM is a bit sensitive if you play too much with removing components it give IMSFramework errors ...the base Sammy 4.3 is the culprit

Ashtwinks said:
Hi.. have you been using Xposed Framework...i have found that few modules of this framework are causing this, remove it and do a cache and partition wipe...
i had this problem a couple of times and had to be careful in what i install... the ROM is a bit sensitive if you play too much with removing components it give IMSFramework errors ...the base Sammy 4.3 is the culprit
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Thanks, I'll try it. Did you encounter a flickering screen after you flash the cf-autoroot?
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crisiandavid said:
Thanks, I'll try it. Did you encounter a flickering screen after you flash the cf-autoroot?
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No I did not get the flickering screen after rooting, but cf-autoroot means of rooting this device on stock rom 4.3 version for this device.. it gives framework errors.
PA- Rom is pre rooted
but please note.. 4.3 is a battery drainer (from 36hrs to 16hrs), i reverted back to 4.1.2 version and i do not think i will upgrade till i hear that battery life is back to normal (there seems to be some RIL-Modem compatibility issue in 4.3 version)... i will give 4.3 a skip as there are not many changes in this upgrade from 4.1.2
Cheers

Ashtwinks said:
No I did not get the flickering screen after rooting, but cf-autoroot means of rooting this device on stock rom 4.3 version for this device.. it gives framework errors.
PA- Rom is pre rooted
but please note.. 4.3 is a battery drainer (from 36hrs to 16hrs), i reverted back to 4.1.2 version and i do not think i will upgrade till i hear that battery life is back to normal (there seems to be some RIL-Modem compatibility issue in 4.3 version)... i will give 4.3 a skip as there are not many changes in this upgrade from 4.1.2
Cheers
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Can you download through Kies or must I find the stock ROM? I have a SHV-E250S
Thanks!!!

Thank you!!!
Your rom is So Awsome~and very smooth!
I want to your rom's structure and scripts for My n3 mod rom,
can I use that?plz
I will using for korean E250K users.

markmessier8888 said:
Can you download through Kies or must I find the stock ROM? I have a SHV-E250S
Thanks!!!
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Can you elaborate your questions please...could not understand your ask?

works like a charm thanks alot bro best rom ever

Kitkat
i Just home there is a Pa-rom kitkat soon maybe. depends to the devs

HELP
How to get rid of the Info's that keep popping on the Screen?
it shows this
PDA: E250SKSUEMK9
Phone: E250SKSUEMK6
CSC: E250SKSTEMK9
H/W: NULL
RF Cal Date: 2012.11.17
SMD: MEoo5370
Camera: N/A, FRONTCAM: N/A
TSP: MEoo5370
TSK: OX11
Band: UMTS, CH: n/A
UART: N/A USB : N/A
UN: CMBF63F11Bo6O8F
Memory: 32 GB

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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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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pokemaster787 said:
Update ran flawlessly, gonna try and install TWRP now
Edit: Where would I find the file you told me to rename?
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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.

icemanwbs said:
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

[Q] I need help.. ASAP..

I gotta keep this short as I have literally hours to fix this phone.
Here's the problem.
Mom's phone, installed some random Lollipop ROM on her Galaxy S4 like 2 months ago.
She's going to Europe tomorrow. Can' use ANY data, $10 each MB..
Her lollipop ROM has no way to disable Data. Even try data enabling widgets, they crash every time. Data can't be turned off. FML.
Either:
1. Fix this problem somehow ASAP. Within 4 hours.
2. Can someone recommend the most stable ROM there is there for this device, I'm so desperate.
I could potentially ruin her entire trip :/
Thanks for the help!

2PMintheAM said:
I gotta keep this short as I have literally hours to fix this phone.
Here's the problem.
Mom's phone, installed some random Lollipop ROM on her Galaxy S4 like 2 months ago.
She's going to Europe tomorrow. Can' use ANY data, $10 each MB..
Her lollipop ROM has no way to disable Data. Even try data enabling widgets, they crash every time. Data can't be turned off. FML.
Either:
1. Fix this problem somehow ASAP. Within 4 hours.
2. Can someone recommend the most stable ROM there is there for this device, I'm so desperate.
I could potentially ruin her entire trip :/
Thanks for the help!
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Just flash a stock TouchWiz ROM
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bilgerryan said:
Just flash a stock TouchWiz ROM
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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1. Is there anything I need to do specifically, are there any build number's or base numbers or anything that, if they're not something specific, I may brick her device attempting to install a Touchwiz ROM?
2. Could you please point me towards a specific ROM? If it isn't too difficult, I'm just stressed out of my mind..

2PMintheAM said:
1. Is there anything I need to do specifically, are there any build number's or base numbers or anything that, if they're not something specific, I may brick her device attempting to install a Touchwiz ROM?
2. Could you please point me towards a specific ROM? If it isn't too difficult, I'm just stressed out of my mind..
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Go to Settings/About Device and check the baseband. Go to Android Development and find the stock ROM that matches her baseband. Wipe Data, system, cache, etc. Flash ROM (I don't know about this device as I just got it, but on the S3 we had to wipe the internal SD when going back to Kitkat from Lollipop).
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Just flash a stock TouchWiz ROM
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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Actually, is it possible to completely unroot and take of the custom ROM, going to completely stock Galaxy S 4 as if she had just purchased it from Sprint?
I feel like that is most reliable.

2PMintheAM said:
Actually, is it possible to completely unroot and take of the custom ROM, going to completely stock Galaxy S 4 as if she had just purchased it from Sprint?
I feel like that is most reliable.
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Yes. If you have a PC with Odin installed.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Yes. If you have a PC with Odin installed.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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I do have Odin
Is it as simple as downloading the stock firmware, and flashing it with odin?
Do I need to worry about baseband for Unrooting with odin?
(Baseband is: L720VPUFNG2)

2PMintheAM said:
I do have Odin
Is it as simple as downloading the stock firmware, and flashing it with odin?
Do I need to worry about baseband for Unrooting with odin?
(Baseband is: L720VPUFNG2)
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Just download and run this in the PDA slot- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2861576
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Just download and run this in the PDA slot- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2861576
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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First of all, I can;t explain how much I appreciate your quick responses and help.. saving my life here... haha!
Quick questions - Will doing this wipe all data from the device? Will it also unroot the device?

2PMintheAM said:
First of all, I can;t explain how much I appreciate your quick responses and help.. saving my life here... haha!
Quick questions - Will doing this wipe all data from the device? Will it also unroot the device?
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Yes and yes.... You caught me after I got home from work. Sometimes Odin doesn't wipe data, but it's supposed to. Also it wipes the internal SD usually, so back up your pictures/music/etc.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Yes and yes.... You caught me after I got home from work. Sometimes Odin doesn't wipe data, but it's supposed to. Also it wipes the internal SD usually, so back up your pictures/music/etc.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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Perfect! And I have another question here, not sure if you can answer this, but there's this one game she loves to play, by Zynga, called Words on Tour.. She's 107 Levels in. It is connected to her Google Account, will the game data be saved when I have to re install the app?
Or do you think the level she's on is tied to her device specifically?

2PMintheAM said:
Perfect! And I have another question here, not sure if you can answer this, but there's this one game she loves to play, by Zynga, called Words on Tour.. She's 107 Levels in. It is connected to her Google Account, will the game data be saved when I have to re install the app?
Or do you think the level she's on is tied to her device specifically?
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Usually Zynga games are tied to Facebook, but you can download Titanium Backup for free and back it up. It banks up the app and data. Just make sure to move it off the Internal SD before you Odin.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Usually Zynga games are tied to Facebook, but you can download Titanium Backup for free and back it up. It banks up the app and data. Just make sure to move it off the Internal SD before you Odin.
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Just made her a Facebook and connected it, I know you mentioned you believe Zynga games tie nto facebook, do you think when I reinstall the app and connect to facebook she'll be back on her furthest level?

2PMintheAM said:
Just made her a Facebook and connected it, I know you mentioned you believe Zynga games tie nto facebook, do you think when I reinstall the app and connect to facebook she'll be back on her furthest level?
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I know most other games do that, so I would assume so.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
I know most other games do that, so I would assume so.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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Just flashed that file you linked via Odin, didn't wipe anything on phone or anything, just opened odin, went into download mode, plugged in phone, put into PDA, and it went through, Pass!
But, It's been unplugged from my PC now for about 5 minutes, completely after finishing Odin, and it seems to not want to make it past part of the boot-up, where "Samsung" glows on and off.
Been glowing "Samsung" for 5 mins. Is this normal?

2PMintheAM said:
Just flashed that file you linked via Odin, didn't wipe anything on phone or anything, just opened odin, went into download mode, plugged in phone, put into PDA, and it went through, Pass!
But, It's been unplugged from my PC now for about 5 minutes, completely after finishing Odin, and it seems to not want to make it past part of the boot-up, where "Samsung" glows on and off.
Been glowing "Samsung" for 5 mins. Is this normal?
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I would wait a couple minutes more. Then if not, go into recovery and wipe your internal SD.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
I would wait a couple minutes more. Then if not, go into recovery and wipe your internal SD.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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I went in and wiped internal, re-flashed, and it's up! I'll report any problems, or a post saying we're all good!

Cool, glad you got it figured out.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Cool, glad you got it figured out.
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WORKS FLAWLESS!!
Can't tell you how much I appreciate the help... saved me tons.
Also helped make my mom's trip not ruined, and took away all the stress! She's been preparing a while for this, can't tell you how much you really ended up helping out.
Really appreciate it, one of the biggest Thank You's I've given, even though it may not show through text on a screen!