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[ROM - 1.2] Flashback Update 10.3 (12/07/2011)

UPDATE - Flashback 10.3 (12/07/2011) - See Downloads (below)
STANDARD DISCLAIMER:
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. By running this firmware, you agree that there is the possibility that you may brick your device. You agree that only you are responsible and no one else is responsible for supporting you if that occurs.
Acknowledgments
Roebeet, Mrguy, Pershoot, Zebwen, Clemsyn and all the Adam and VEGA developers, for this excellent port. If you have contributed something I used let me know and I will add you here.
Pre-requisites
1. Setup and learn how to use nvflash. This is your backout in case something bad happens, so I would recommend you understand how to use this, in advance.
2. Have your device on a stock 1.2-based ROM / mod baseline. For example, build 4349 is the latest 1.2-based stock ROM, as of this writing.
NVFlash
-NVFlash rev5 by tlb1961 (Detailed Instructions for Windows and Linux included in download)
Installation for 1.2-based stock (also, see Changelog)
Options for Installing Flashback:
Option 1 (Update)
Download/Copy Flashback-10.X.zip to Internal SDCard (USB storage)
Shutdown and boot into ClockworkMod recovery.
1. Wipe cache partition
2. Advanced > Wipe Dalvik cache
3. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu) < Very Important Here [DO NOT REBOOT RECOVERY]
4. Install from SDCard
5. Choose zip from SDCard
6. Navigate to and choose Flashback-10.X.zip
7. Accept/Choose Flashback-10.X.zip
8. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu)
9. Reboot system
Option 2 (Clean)
Download/Copy Flashback-10.X.zip to Internal SDCard (USB storage)
Shutdown and boot into ClockworkMod recovery.
1. Wipe data/Factory reset
2. Wipe cache partition
3. Advanced > Wipe Dalvik cache
4. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu) < Very Important Here [DO NOT REBOOT RECOVERY]
5. Install from SDCard
6. Choose zip from SDCard
7. Navigate to and choose Flashback-10.X.zip
8. Accept/Choose Flashback-10.X.zip
9. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu)
10. Reboot system
Option 3 (Wipe & Format)
Download/Copy Flashback-10.X.zip to Internal SDCard (USB storage)
Shutdown and boot into ClockworkMod recovery.
1. Wipe data/Factory reset
2. Wipe cache partition
3. Advanced > Wipe Dalvik cache
4. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu) < Very Important Here [DO NOT REBOOT RECOVERY]
5. Moints and Storage:
> Format boot
> Format cache
> Format data
> Format system
> Format sdcard - OPTIONAL (FOR ADVANCED USE ONLY)
6. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu)
7. Install from SDCard
8. Choose zip from SDCard
9. Navigate to and choose Flashback-10.X-signed.zip
10. Accept/Choose Flashback-10.X-signed.zip
11. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu)
12. Reboot system
Disaster recovery - 'tlb1961' NVFlash (see above)
Flashback Team Members
HiTekRedneck
jazzruby
OtherGuy
rowwor
Sharpe351
TEK112
tlb1961
tlbardelljr
Downloads
Flashback 10.3 (updated 12/07/2011)
Download Link: http://dev-host.org/dn0au4ajdokt/Flashback-10.3-signed.zip
MD5: ce7898ecb48b0a0a9d0b0d45d99b9669
Pershoot's kernel 2632.48 11/24/2011 (included in Flashback 10.3)
Download Link: http://dev-host.org/ol6timuj4aw1/pershoots_2632.48_gb_newbl-112411-signed.zip
MD5: 6606eb179ff22d4738da0b62e14187bd
Clemsyn's kernel Honeycomb Trial 5
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?7s7c1anfv1pnfe3
Changelog
Flashback (see Post #2)
Pics

Changelog:
Flashback 10.3
Updated kernel/WiFi modules
Recommended install method for Flashback 10.3:
'Update' install for 10.2 > 10.3
'Clean' install for all others
Flashback 10.2
Files added:
GalleryNew3DGoogle
Files updated:
Browser (Homepage)
Superuser (3.0.7) - If doing an 'Update' install, you must 'Uninstall update' from Settings > Applications > All
framework-res (Wallpaper)
updater-script (corrected 1 line)
boot.img (new kernel)
Files removed:
TitaniumBackup (issues) - If doing an 'Update' install, you must 'Uninstall update' from Settings > Applications > All
StatusbarToggle (issues)
Wallpapers (app not stock)
[/system/data] folder (contains 3rd party appps and will provide as a separate download)
Recommended install method for Flashback 10.2:
'Clean' install, due to system apps, i.e. TitaniumBackup and Superuser
'Update' install, (for experienced users and from 10.1 only) - You must 'Uninstall update' for TitaniumBackup and Superuser from Settings > Applications > All
-JR-

loving it
The latest update is great! Still having a problem with the flashplayer causing crashes though..any recommendations other than the hacked apk that is available in the build?

Thanks JR,
This will always be the ROM running on my GTAB. You are a great asset to the gtab community!
tlbardelljr

This isn't a new problem (I've had it with all the Honeycomb ROMs I've used), but when I hold the power button and choose "Recovery", my G Tablet doesn't boot into recovery, it just reboots normally. I can only get into recovery by holding the volume up button while rebooting. Is this normal? It isn't really a big deal, but I thought I'd report it.
I'm running Flashback 10.3.

JazzRuby, Thank you so much for posting an update for the Gtab, any new ROM is a welcome, but more so for a HC!!!
So again Thanks!!

Just got the gtab from a friend. This ROM is amazing, but no working flash player, can't play anything. Any ideas?

Seanbest said:
Just got the gtab from a friend. This ROM is amazing, but no working flash player, can't play anything. Any ideas?
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Flash player DOES work (kind of). If you long press on the area where the flash "would be." And then press in the upper-left of the area, you can make the flash object full screen, where it WILL work!

which version?
miker2431 said:
Flash player DOES work (kind of). If you long press on the area where the flash "would be." And then press in the upper-left of the area, you can make the flash object full screen, where it WILL work!
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Are you using the hacked flash.apk?

Nope, just update or fresh download the newest version that shows up in the market and most browser pages with flash videos will play (you can hear them but prob not see them) then you kind of have to "guess" where that "full screen" button is on the video window, and if you hit it spot on, it should launch the flash video full screen. It's a *****, but it works. I'm going back and reloading some of the other HC roms to see which one I can live with for now.

Hey everyone!
Just put this on my gtab, and i have an issue. When i go to install an app, it causes a reboot from the splash screen, and when it comes back up, the wifi doesnt work(gives an error) until i restart the tablet.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
-Steve

mq1991 said:
Hey everyone!
Just put this on my gtab, and i have an issue. When i go to install an app, it causes a reboot from the splash screen, and when it comes back up, the wifi doesnt work(gives an error) until i restart the tablet.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
-Steve
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Hi Steve,
Can you be a little more specific, i.e. previous ROM, install method, what app, etc...
-JR-

timbck2 said:
This isn't a new problem (I've had it with all the Honeycomb ROMs I've used), but when I hold the power button and choose "Recovery", my G Tablet doesn't boot into recovery, it just reboots normally. I can only get into recovery by holding the volume up button while rebooting. Is this normal? It isn't really a big deal, but I thought I'd report it.
I'm running Flashback 10.3.
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This is a known issue with the Shutdown.apk (app), unfortunately no resolve at the moment, but will look into it further.
Thanks,
-JR-

Thanks for the quick repsonse!
Alright, well a bit of a rollercoaster here..
I went through and followed this guide to get my tablet up to 4349.
This one
Then, I attempted to install CWM .8 to manage roms and such.
That did not work, it soft bricked the device, so i went and NVFlashed it back, and went through the process of getting it back to 4349.
I then used the included recovery (v3?) to install Flashback.
Any tips on getting CWM to go on along with 4349?
EDIT: So far its happened with every app, it downloads fine. When it switches to "installing..." the tablet goes to the Flashback splashscreen.

mq1991 said:
Thanks for the quick repsonse!
Alright, well a bit of a rollercoaster here..
I went through and followed this guide to get my tablet up to 4349.
This one
Then, I attempted to install CWM .8 to manage roms and such.
That did not work, it soft bricked the device, so i went and NVFlashed it back, and went through the process of getting it back to 4349.
I then used the included recovery (v3?) to install Flashback.
Any tips on getting CWM to go on along with 4349?
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OK, I think I follow you, your currently running Flashback 10.3, correct?
If so, you can flash/install ClockworkMod 3.0.2.8 rev5 internally.
FB 10.3 includes the recovery binaries for Stock and ClockworkMod, you just need to flash/install via terminal.
Open/Run Terminal Emulator and type the following:
$ su - become Superuser
# cwmrecovery.sh - will flash/install ClockworkMod 3.0.2.8
# fixrecovery.sh - will flash/install Stock recovery
Terminal Emulator: https://market.android.com/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en

Thanks! I will try that out and post back!
Haha yeah I was, Im just gonna start from the beginning to try and iron out any problems I may have caused.
Also, the kernel in the first post, will that help improve stability? Or is it simply the overclock?
Thanks for your help!

mq1991 said:
Thanks! I will try that out and post back!
Haha yeah I was, Im just gonna start from the beginning to try and iron out any problems I may have caused.
Also, the kernel in the first post, will that help improve stability? Or is it simply the overclock?
Thanks for your help!
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First of all, make sure you're on 1.2 bootloader; if you've already NVFlashed 4349 then you are.
Second, download and flash/install this ClockworkMod:
http://dev-host.org/g4e68tsmgdlp/gTab.cwm.3028.1.2.zip
If you already got ClockworkMod 3.0.2.8 rev5 then skip the above, if not, and you have Stock recovery, then rename to update.zip and flash.
Third, use the 'Clean' install method in the OP.
Flashback 10.3 already has pershoot's kernel baked in, the 2 kernel pkgs in the OP are to allow trying/testing between the two.
-JR-

Could you point me in the direction of finding that version of NVFlash? Im using one that goes to a very old version of TnT and then i need to wait for an OTA update.
Ive searched on the forum but havent turned up much.
That makes more sense. Thanks for all your help. I dont want to come across as a noob, but for some reason this tablet has been giving me the most trouble of all getting this stuff right. haha
---------- Post added at 09:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:27 PM ----------
*facepalm* All I had to do was reinstall Flashback.
Thanks so much for your help! It no longer restarts when I install apps.
So i think the problem was down to that I didnt use CWM to install it, after I used NVFLASH v5 it installed that new version of CWM you mentioned. I then did a CLEAN install of Flashback and so far so good! I hope this can help someone else out as well.

Looking good JR. Keep up the great work!

Is anyone else missing the \system\ data\ folder where the hacked adobe flash apk
I'm coming from flashback 10.1 upgrade install, wiped cache and dalvik cache
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[HOW TO] Install CM9/CM10 on GB 2.3.6 LATAM (R01 and R02 firmwares)

DISCLAIMER!!!
THIS TUTORIAL IS INTENDED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FLASHED THE LATAM GINGERBREAD 2.3.6 VERSION WHICH ARE R01 AND R02, SUCH AS RETAIL LATAM, PERSONAL, CLARO, MOVISTAR AND VIVO
If you come from a different firmware this tutorial may not be entirely useful because the root method may vary and if you come from froyo you may need to use CH version for CM9, and flash a GB kernel for CM10... but that's not the point of this thread, go to the ROM's thread and READ the OP before asking dumb questions!
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ROOT your phone (Check nicofff's method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750277)
Download and install Droid2Bootstrap (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?rbie0acs53rdfwc)
Download bootmenu1.1.0 and put it on your SD Card (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?lh61gvslph4x4sv)
For CM9 download latest European GB Kernel version this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623385 and latest ICS gapps from http://goo.im/gapps/ and put both zips on your SD Card
For CM10 download latest version from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827801 and latest JB gapps from http://goo.im/gapps/ and put both zips on your SD Card
Open Droid2Bootstrap and grant it root permission
Hit "Bootstrap Recovery" You'll see a pop-up telling you "SUCCESS!"
Hit "Reboot Recovery" and your phone will reboot and enter on custom recovery
Select "Install zip from sd card" and then choose the bootmenu1.1.0.zip (use slider keyboard arrow keys to move, and "OK" button to select)
Reboot
When booting, the led will turn blue, press both volume buttons to enter bootmenu
In the bootmenu, go to "Recovery" > "Custom Recovery" (use volume buttons to move, power button to select)
In the custom recovery, select "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Wipe cache partition"
Go to "Advanced"
Select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" and "Wipe Battery Stats"
Go back and select "Install zip from sd card" and then choose the CyanogenMod zip file (CM9 or CM10)
Do the same for gapps: Choose gapps-ics-xxxxx.zip for CM9 and gapps-jb-xxxxx.zip for CM10
Reboot
Be happy
You should be booting into CyanogenMod now!
If your signal is not working try installing the MS2Toolbox (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?k3h8vpcj6b2it0e) and then go to Baseband Switcher and choose your right band and then reboot, you might need to try more than once, but this tool will get your signal up
ALL CREDITS TO nicofff FOR THE ROOT METHOD, TO sfc3001 FOR THE CM9 ROM, AND TO tezet FOR THE CM10 ROM

Caesarivs said:
Well, now that it's possible to root this firmwares (check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750277) it's possible to try some custom roms on our MS2, in this particular case I'll make a little guide on how to install sfc3001's CM9:
ROOT your phone (Check nicofff's method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750277)
Download and install Droid2Bootstrap (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?rbie0acs53rdfwc)
Download bootmenu1.1.0 and put it on your SD Card (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?lh61gvslph4x4sv)
Download CM9 and put it on your SD Card (download the latest version from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1623385)
Download Google Apps and put them on your SD Card (download the latest version from http://goo.im/gapps/)
Open Droid2Bootstrap and grant it root permission
Hit "Bootstrap Recovery" You'll see a pop-up telling you "SUCCESS!"
Hit "Reboot Recovery" and your phone will reboot and enter on custom recovery
Select "Install zip from sd card" and then choose the bootmenu1.1.0.zip (use slider keyboard arrow keys to move, and "OK" button to select)
Reboot
When booting, the led will turn blue, press both volume buttons to enter bootmenu
In the bootmenu, go to "Recovery" > "Custom Recovery" (use volume buttons to move, power button to select)
In the custom recovery, select "Install zip from sd card" and then choose the CM9 zip file
Do the same for gapps: "Install zip from sd card" > gapps.zip
Select "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Wipe cache partition"
Go to "Advanced"
Select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" and "Wipe Battery Stats"
Go back and reboot
You should be booting into ICS now!
If your signal is not working try installing the MS2Toolbox (see attachments or http://www.mediafire.com/?k3h8vpcj6b2it0e) and then go to Baseband Switcher and choose your right band and then reboot, you might need to try more than once, but this tool will get your signal up
ALL CREDITS TO nicofff FOR THE ROOT METHOD AND TO sfc3001 FOR THE CM9 ROM
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:good::good: good, and now, i am on cm9:good::good:

THANKS! It was really helpful as I find it a bit difficult to install a custom ROM after getting root following nicofff procedure. Don't know why, but installing a zip the usual way didn't work. Then I followed your instructions and it worked like a charm.

Thanks that was almost too easy
I was already rooted before but did not dare the Cyanomod mainly to their alpha (still?) status, but when I heard about the feature that volume rocking allows skipping to the next song, I knew that I was doomed !
EDIT: BTW found it very stable after 1 day of extensive trial. I am really impressed !

Love this :good::good::good:

Hi,
first of all, thanks for this howto!
I am however getting problems. Coming from Brazilian VIVO 2.3.6. I succesfully completed all steps, until I get to rebooting after installing the bootmenu file. When I do a normal reboot, my phone's just rebooting into VIVO. When I choose to reboot recovery then I get an triangle image. When I push both volume rockers, I'm getting in another recovery menu. When I apply CM9 update, it will not verify.. That is where I'm stuck. Am I doing something wrong here?
SOLVED:
When you've installed bootmenu 1.1.0, it is possible that it does not load the first reboot. Just let it reboot normally, than reboot again! Now it worked!
thanks!

This is great! :good:
Few days ago I was looking for something like this but just can't find.
I experimented myself and got CM9 working on my phone.
(Took quite a lot of time waiting booting)
Thank god i did not brick my phone.
This will be great helpful to those who would like to try CM9.

Quick question - does this work with UK stock kernel?
Or does this require a specific kernel.
(How do I check?)

regiment said:
Quick question - does this work with UK stock kernel?
Or does this require a specific kernel.
(How do I check?)
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This works for european GB kernels, and specifically for latinamerican R01 and R02 GBkernels (which are based on the european GB kernel)
When you go to settings -> About phone, what does it say in Android Version?

Nice Tutorial
Nice Tutorial! Really easy to follow.

:good: Great posts, thanks to you and the makers of "PreInstalameEsta" I've my phone working with this rom , for new updates of the rom do you know if it's necessary to wipe dalvik and cache or factory reset, I just don't want to sync all my accounts again ..
Thanks.

kainlite said:
:good: Great posts, thanks to you and the makers of "PreInstalameEsta" I've my phone working with this rom , for new updates of the rom do you know if it's necessary to wipe dalvik and cache or factory reset, I just don't want to sync all my accounts again ..
Thanks.
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To update CMx roms from another version of the same branch (ie : a 7 to a 7, a 9 to a 9 and so on) you only need to :
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvik cache
- wipe battery stats (optional, it's just to get more accurate battery duration)

Ashareth said:
To update CMx roms from another version of the same branch (ie : a 7 to a 7, a 9 to a 9 and so on) you only need to :
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvik cache
- wipe battery stats (optional, it's just to get more accurate battery duration)
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K, great, thanks

it works! thx a lot !
wait.....where is market ??
EDIT 3: done, i have just reflashed the file (gapp ) in recovery mode

hi all....new problems here
when i open play store it says me: server error
i avoided the problem flashing the gapp file from april instead the last one, now i would ask...what is the differences between the two files ? have i less features or a less fluidity ?
i have another question: where is swype keyboard ? i cant find it in settings !

sminatore said:
hi all....new problems here
when i open play store it says me: server error
i avoided the problem flashing the gapp file from april instead the last one, now i would ask...what is the differences between the two files ? have i less features or a less fluidity ?
i have another question: where is swype keyboard ? i cant find it in settings !
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I haven't had any problems with latest ICS gapps, are you sure you flashed ICS gapps? Anyway you should always do at least wipe cache and dalvik cache, it's best if you do full wipes AFTER flashing gapps
Swype keyboard is not included in CM9... you can get it from beta.swype.com

Caesarivs said:
I haven't had any problems with latest ICS gapps, are you sure you flashed ICS gapps? Anyway you should always do at least wipe cache and dalvik cache, it's best if you do full wipes AFTER flashing gapps
Swype keyboard is not included in CM9... you can get it from beta.swype.com
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yes yes im sure ....
ok thx for infos :good:

Caesarivs said:
This works for european GB kernels, and specifically for latinamerican R01 and R02 GBkernels (which are based on the european GB kernel)
When you go to settings -> About phone, what does it say in Android Version?
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I am currently running Tezet's CM7 ROM 120221-1901-NIGHTLY (Android 2.3.7).
Still not sure what kernel is running!

regiment said:
I am currently running Tezet's CM7 ROM 120221-1901-NIGHTLY (Android 2.3.7).
Still not sure what kernel is running!
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You must be on Froyo... because tezet's CM7 doesn't work on gingerbread, so if you want to try CM9 you must use Chinese version

In this case, can I follow the 1st post tuto ?
Caesarivs said:
You must be on Froyo... because tezet's CM7 doesn't work on gingerbread, so if you want to try CM9 you must use Chinese version
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update from 4.1.1 to 4.3

HI
It is long time what I did rooted my defy+ and flash CM with android 4.1.1 (kernel 2.6.32-9)
I would like to update it with android 4.3 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385250
please, I am not sure with steps how to update, can some one post link with howto or write some steps. thank you very much
j.

First flash dual recovery (by prowzak in the dev section) then flash it and the minimal gapps (themes and apps section by TJKV). Please search.
Sent from my MB526 using xda app-developers app

jancici said:
HI
It is long time what I did rooted my defy+ and flash CM with android 4.1.1 (kernel 2.6.32-9)
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Because you want to install the 4.3 is necessary to format data (do a factory reset) BEFORE! That can be done from TWRP or CWM.
Enjoy

pgreed said:
Because you want to install the 4.3 is necessary to format data (do a factory reset) BEFORE! That can be done from TWRP or CWM.
Enjoy
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I updated last week without full wipe Only Cache + dalvik from ROM xperia D (android 4.1) without big problems ..
only some system xperia apps I must uninstall. For uninstalling I use Titanium backup pro.
Of course FULL WIPE is better !!!

thanks for answers
I am okay with full wipe.
so these could my steps:
1) download CM10.2 from mentioned link here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385250
2) download gapps
3) I don;t know what to do with downloaded files, put to microSD card which is in phone?
4) rebbot to recovery mode, I can do that by entering "about phone" -> "additional system updates" -> "recovery mode"
5) there are two option to wipe a) wipe data/factory reset b) wipe cache partition, so I will do option a)
6) there are two option a) update from sdcard b) install zip from sdcard. whic one?
thanks for help

jancici said:
thanks for answers
I am okay with full wipe.
so these could my steps:
1) download CM10.2 from mentioned link here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385250
2) download gapps
3) I don;t know what to do with downloaded files, put to microSD card which is in phone?
4) rebbot to recovery mode, I can do that by entering "about phone" -> "additional system updates" -> "recovery mode"
5) there are two option to wipe a) wipe data/factory reset b) wipe cache partition, so I will do option a)
6) there are two option a) update from sdcard b) install zip from sdcard. whic one?
thanks for help
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Put the custom ROM and gapps (for CM 4.3 !!!) on the sd. Do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik, install zip from sdcard (ROM and next gapps) wipe cache and dalvik. Reboot. Enjoy

thanks for help and confirmation of my steps
I am using CM10.2 now on my defy+

jancici said:
HI
It is long time what I did rooted my defy+ and flash CM with android 4.1.1 (kernel 2.6.32-9)
I would like to update it with android 4.3 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385250
please, I am not sure with steps how to update, can some one post link with howto or write some steps. thank you very much
j.
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Hi, you should at first update to latest nightly 4.1.2 in order to upgrade the recovery and then move to 4.3, both wiping data and cache before flashing each ROM.
1) Download latest 4.1.2 and 4.3 ( you find link to them in the OP posts of the rispective threads )
2) wipe cache/dalvik.
3) flash latest 4.1.2.
4) wipe cache/dalvik.
5) flash 4.3.
6) wipe cache/dalvik.
7) Reboot.
A better solution would be to wipe also "/data" (and /system) in step 4 using " defy ultimate wipe ":
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818520.
So it would be:
1) Download latest 4.1.2 and 4.3 and defy ultimate wipe.
2) Reboot
3) Wipe cache/dalvik.
4) Flash latest 4.1.2.
5) wipe cache/dalvik.
6) Reboot
7) Reboot
7) Wipe everything (/system /data /cache /dalvik_cache) defy ultimate wipe ( DO NOT REBOOT BEFORE doing the next step )
8) Flash 4.3.
9) wipe cache/dalvik.
10) Reboot.

jancici said:
HI
It is long time what I did rooted my defy+ and flash CM with android 4.1.1 (kernel 2.6.32-9)
I would like to update it with android 4.3 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385250
please, I am not sure with steps how to update, can some one post link with howto or write some steps. thank you very much
j.
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Got to say that I try using CM10.1 & CM10.2 in the last week,
I got the same device asyou and to tell the truth, the CM10 (android 4.1.1) is the best for our defy's!
works good, no crashes or any other problems...
If you still think of trying it - go to youtube and look for- defy install cm 10.2
take a look at some of the videos.. it will assist you.
good luck!

thanks for replys
I am using CM10.2 vor few days now, and quite satisfied.

jancici said:
thanks for replys
I am using CM10.2 vor few days now, and quite satisfied.
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Which version of rom u r using?
Which gapps u used?
Give d link plz
cm10

jountha said:
Which version of rom u r using?
Which gapps u used?
Give d link plz
cm10
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Minimal gapps on TJKV's thread, couldn't you see the OP? http://d-h.st/fTT

[Q] I would like to install kitkat but i'm lost.

hi everyone.
i would like to install kitkat on my defy green lens, but when i went on the development page, i only found roms for mb526 and mb520.
i assume defy red lens cant use the mb526, however, i don't know what to use foe my phone.
can anyone help me?
thanks.

Use the builds for MB526. Since we have 2ndboot there are no more separate builds.
Sent from my MB526 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Defy MB525 and cm11? Which steps to do?
I am lost too,
I put CM9 on my Defy (MB525) and I got first a blue, then a green LED after boot.
I would love to update the new CM11 but using the following link I dont know what to choose, because I have no MB526
http://defy.bytekiste.de/ on the page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036
1.)
The cm10-2ndboot-nightly-defy(+) is the only with "+" in brackets "()". Which can I choose?
The last update is: "cm11-nightly-defy+/" but it says only "defy+", not "defy(+)
Options are:
[DIR] aosp-4.4-nightly-defy+-3.0Kernel/ 10-Nov-2013 21:53 -
[DIR] aosp-4.4-nightly-defy+/ 10-Nov-2013 18:50 -
[DIR] cm10-2ndboot-nightly-defy(+)/ 30-Oct-2013 15:07 -
[DIR] cm10.2-nightly-defy+/ 30-Oct-2013 17:31 -
[DIR] cm11-nightly-defy+/ 10-Dec-2013 14:50 -
[DIR] cm11-nightly-defy+3.0Kernel/ 23-Nov-2013 18:41 -
[DIR] cm11-nightly-kobe+3.0Kernel/ 20-Nov-2013 22:12 -
[DIR] cm11-nightly-kobe/ 10-Dec-2013 15:58 -
2.) What do I have to do to make it work?
Only:
- place file on SD card
- boot into recovery -> custom recovery ("ICS Recovery v5.7.0")
- Install zip from sdcard (and choose the one file from question 1.) above?)
3.) Do I need the update-recovery.zip too?
4.) How do I get back to my actual state of phone? Can I just use the NANDROID-Backup (now: "Backup and restore" -> "Backup (all)", when I want to get back: "Backup and restore" -> "Restore System & Data"?)
I tried to ask in way that it helps others too who want to install the newest developments of quarks and co.
Thanks to quarks and all the others in this forum!
Min

cyrusct82 said:
Use the builds for MB526. Since we have 2ndboot there are no more separate builds.
Sent from my MB526 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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thank you cyrusct82, I've put the latest rom in afile, alongside with gapps and the new recovery.zip. i wiped data and cache, but when i try yo install the recovery.zip, it always tells me that the installation aborted. what have i done wrong?

Use this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48501247
Sent from my MB526 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

cyrusct82 said:
Use this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48501247
Sent from my MB526 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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thank you for you answer.
i bricked my phone, so i first reinstalled an original deblured rom. then i rooted, used 2ndinit and the zip file you linked me. it's awesome, i succeeded installing the new kitkat rom. and i intalled gapps for kitkat.
now there is a new problem, i can't activate wifi. i installed cm-11-20131210-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip, the latest rom, however, i can't scroll the upper part where there are the settings and parameters such as light, gps or wifi.
should i reinstall the rom?
by the way, i'm amazed to see that camera can film in 720p. i thought it was impossible for green lenses. it's a good surprise:laugh:.

MinjaD said:
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1) Everytime you see a mb526/defy+ rom it means it's also for mb525/defy. You could flash every rom from there (except the kobe builds)
Get the latest build from the cm11-nightly-defy+ dir if you want cyanogenmod 11 (android 4.4)
there's also cm11-nightly-defy+3.0Kernel which is based on the newer 3.0 kernel, not stable at all.
2) If you come from cm9: flash update-recovery.zip -> reboot -> full wipe/ or flash safewipe.zip -> flash cm11.
3) Yes, any other recovery won't work
4) Yes, you can downgrade if you want.
kitaro san said:
now there is a new problem, i can't activate wifi. i installed cm-11-20131210-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip, the latest rom, however, i can't scroll the upper part where there are the settings and parameters such as light, gps or wifi.
should i reinstall the rom?
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Try activating it from the toggles in the notification bar.

Android_74 said:
1) Everytime you see a mb526/defy+ rom it means it's also for mb525/defy. You could flash every rom from there (except the kobe builds)
Get the latest build from the cm11-nightly-defy+ dir if you want cyanogenmod 11 (android 4.4)
there's also cm11-nightly-defy+3.0Kernel which is based on the newer 3.0 kernel, not stable at all.
2) If you come from cm9: flash update-recovery.zip -> reboot -> full wipe/ or flash safewipe.zip -> flash cm11.
3) Yes, any other recovery won't work
4) Yes, you can downgrade if you want.
Try activating it from the toggles in the notification bar.
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Nope, there is no toggle in the activation bar. i installed kitkat without any trouble on galaxy s, but it seem to be a little tricky on defy. the only thing i can do since there is no toggle, is going in parameters, then check wifi. it tells me it is preparing the connection, but after on hour or so, still the same even after a soft reboot.
i assume i made something wrong if i'm the only one without wifi.

finally it works. i wiped cache and data again and i installed the rom without gapps. wifi is active. i assume may gapps were interfering. it's a little weird since i uses gapps suitable for kk.
anyway, thank you ell for your help especially cyrusct82 :laugh:

Use these gapps http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319195954
Sent from my MB526 using Tapatalk

updating recovery from CM9
Android_74 said:
1) Everytime you see a mb526/defy+ rom it means it's also for mb525/defy. You could flash every rom from there (except the kobe builds)
Get the latest build from the cm11-nightly-defy+ dir if you want cyanogenmod 11 (android 4.4)
there's also cm11-nightly-defy+3.0Kernel which is based on the newer 3.0 kernel, not stable at all.
2) If you come from cm9: flash update-recovery.zip -> reboot -> full wipe/ or flash safewipe.zip -> flash cm11.
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Hi everyone and thanks for you help by now. My defy is still on CM9 because I does not work out
- i booted into Bootmenu v2.1-beta
- choose "Recovery" -> "Custom Recovery"
- then i tried do the step "2)" you explained above: "If you come from cm9: flash update-recovery.zip -> reboot -> full wipe/ or flash safewipe.zip -> flash cm11."
-- so i copied the file "update-recovery.zip" from the path http___defy.bytekiste.de/cm11-nightly-defy+/update-recovery.zip onto my root of the sdcard.
-- in the ICS recovery v5.7.0 i tried " the following three steps who did not work:
--- Apply update from sdcard
--- Install zip from sdcard
--- Backup and restore -> Restore (System & data)
but my defy says when doing "Apply update from sdcard"
#########
Installing /sdcard/clockworkmod/update-recovery.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E:Error in /sdcard/clockworkmod/update-recovery.zip
(Status 0)
Installation aborted
#########
What do I do wrong?
I also read: the answer of "cyrusct82"
Should I go that way? How to? you posted a link "Use this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=48501247"
How do I install that one? Is the following way correct?
#########
- boot into Bootmenu v2.1-beta
- choose "Recovery" -> "Custom Recovery"
- Install zip from sdcard?
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Flash this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48501247&postcount=1250 and then flash kitkat.

MinjaD said:
Hi everyone and thanks for you help by now. My defy is still on CM9 because I does not work out
- i booted into Bootmenu v2.1-beta
- choose "Recovery" -> "Custom Recovery"
- then i tried do the step "2)" you explained above: "If you come from cm9: flash update-recovery.zip -> reboot -> full wipe/ or flash safewipe.zip -> flash cm11."
-- so i copied the file "update-recovery.zip" from the path http___defy.bytekiste.de/cm11-nightly-defy+/update-recovery.zip onto my root of the sdcard.
-- in the ICS recovery v5.7.0 i tried " the following three steps who did not work:
--- Apply update from sdcard
--- Install zip from sdcard
--- Backup and restore -> Restore (System & data)
but my defy says when doing "Apply update from sdcard"
#########
Installing /sdcard/clockworkmod/update-recovery.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E:Error in /sdcard/clockworkmod/update-recovery.zip
(Status 0)
Installation aborted
#########
What do I do wrong?
I also read: the answer of "cyrusct82"
Should I go that way? How to? you posted a link "Use this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=48501247"
How do I install that one? Is the following way correct?
#########
- boot into Bootmenu v2.1-beta
- choose "Recovery" -> "Custom Recovery"
- Install zip from sdcard?
#########
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got it. You have to flash this zip: http://d-h.st/dWr it's my fault, the steps i told you were wrong because to flash update-recovery.zip you need at least the recovery that comes with cm10 (twrp 3.6.0.0). And i don't know why, i thinked it was ok also the one that comes with cm9 so just flash this http://d-h.st/dWr (which allows to install the new recovery from an old one) -> and 4.4

check! I am on CM11! thanks to everyone
I had a CM9 device and now I am in CM 11. My steps were:
> I reboot into recovery
> installed „defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0.zip“ (thx for the Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48501247&postcount=1250 )
> reboot into recovery again
> installed cm-11-20131210-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036 the first Link via bytekiste)
> Factory Reset into the recovery
> rebooted into CM11 (it works!!!!! thx to everyone!!)
> rebooted into recovery again, installed GAPPS (12-14_Gapps_Core_4.4.2_signed.zip that cyrusct82 provided with the Link http___www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319195954 )
> rebooted phone and it works even with GAPPS!!
I used the thanks-Button already!
Good to know that there are great members who make it work!
Thanks everyone! Also quarks who prepared this Nightly Build of CM11!
I still have my old clockworkmod NANDROID Backup of CM9. Can ich make a new one now of CM 11 within TWRP and switch with TWRP between these 2 backups?

MinjaD said:
I had a CM9 device and now I am in CM 11. My steps were:
> I reboot into recovery
> installed „defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0.zip“ (thx for the Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48501247&postcount=1250 )
> reboot into recovery again
> installed cm-11-20131210-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036 the first Link via bytekiste)
> Factory Reset into the recovery
> rebooted into CM11 (it works!!!!! thx to everyone!!)
> rebooted into recovery again, installed GAPPS (12-14_Gapps_Core_4.4.2_signed.zip that cyrusct82 provided with the Link http___www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319195954 )
> rebooted phone and it works even with GAPPS!!
I used the thanks-Button already!
Good to know that there are great members who make it work!
Thanks everyone! Also quarks who prepared this Nightly Build of CM11!
I still have my old clockworkmod NANDROID Backup of CM9. Can ich make a new one now of CM 11 within TWRP and switch with TWRP between these 2 backups?
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Happy that it worked. To your question: Yes and no. You could switch to cm9 restoring the backup. But when you are on cm9 you come back with the old recovery so you have to flash again the zip and then with the new recovery you can restore the cm11's backup. Hope i helped you

Custom rom for note 3 Help required.

Friends, I am new to custom roms. It is the first time I will be installing a custom rom. I have note 3 n9005 32GB. It is rooted and TWRP recovery installed. I am looking for some simple to install custom rom. Please guide me in this regard. A simple and less risky installation method would be good for me.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development
Suggest Phronsis rom .
But if you don't understand read the FAQS and instructions .

waqar bukhari said:
Friends, I am new to custom roms. It is the first time I will be installing a custom rom. I have note 3 n9005 32GB. It is rooted and TWRP recovery installed. I am looking for some simple to install custom rom. Please guide me in this regard. A simple and less risky installation method would be good for me.
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Try bobcat rom friend. Worked great for me. Go to galaxynote3root.com for more info on the best roms

JJEgan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development
Suggest Phronsis rom .
But if you don't understand read the FAQS and instructions .
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Thanks. I have downloaded this rom. Let's see what happens. In case if I get a boot loop, can I reflash stock rom using odin? Just to be on safe side...

Yes, you can flash back to a stock Samsung ROM using Odin. I recommend downloading the stock ROM and keep it on your computer so you can flash back to stock when required.

waqar bukhari said:
Thanks. I have downloaded this rom. Let's see what happens. In case if I get a boot loop, can I reflash stock rom using odin? Just to be on safe side...
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The OP has instructions and Q&A page for problems .
Long time to boot try a factory reset.

JJEgan said:
The OP has instructions and Q&A page for problems .
Long time to boot try a factory reset.
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Well I tried to use that rom but I had some problem with that due to which I got to reflash stock firmware. Whenever I tried to install rom using TWRP my phone rebooted and get stuck on note 3 logo.

Friends, I was unable to install Phronesis rom. The steps that I followed are given below.
1) Downloaded Phronesis v6.2 rom from OP and copied it to SD Card.
2) Booted into TWRP recovery.
3) Selected "Wipe" option in the recovery menu.
4) Selected Advanced wipe.
5) From this menu I selected system, data, cache and delvit/art cache.
6) After selecting above options I swiped to wipe.
7) After this I went back to main recovery Menu.
8) From recovery menu I selected Install.
9) From here I chose Phronesis v6.2 rom from SD card storage.
10) Installation started and a bar started to load on the bottom of screen.
And after a few seconds (10 to 30 sec) my phone restated and stuck on note 3 logo.
At the end I didn't have any option but to re-flash stock firmware using odin.
It is the horror story of my note 3.
Please tell me where I have done wrong.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...om-phronesis-rom-v1-0-stable-feature-t3241910
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65358180&postcount=10000
1. Boot into recovery (say TWRP) Please read Q&A re TWRP .
2. Select wipe in recovery menu
3. Select Advanced Wipe
4. From the resulting window, select to wipe system, data, cache and dalvik cache (of course after backing up your rom / data)
5. Swipe to wipe the selected partitions.
That's recovery wipe completed.
Recovery install zip .
In Aroma menu when you get to option to wipe, select:
1. Select "Full Wipe" radio button
2. Select "Full wipe 1" radio button
3. Select your CSC as desired
4. Continue making other choices as you like....

Sir i am trying to follow this guide given in OP in Phronesis Rom thread. I successfully followed this guide till recovery wipe. But unfortunately it is not going into aroma installer.?

Then its a failed download of the rom .
Install zip should lead to a start of the rom install and aroma with options .
Suggest you stop posting multiple threads its to hard to follow .

JJEgan said:
Then its a failed download of the rom .
Install zip should lead to a start of the rom install and aroma with options .
Suggest you stop posting multiple threads its to hard to follow .
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Thanks. And sorry for multiple threads. I will download that rom again.
Should I put rom file in internal memory of note 3 or I should put it in SD card?

SD Card .

Tried by redownloading the rom but still I can not enter aroma installer.
What is MD5?

The lollipop that I am currently installing my note 3 is "N9005ZSUGOL1_N9005OZSGOL1_N9005ZSUGOL1_HOME.tar.md5" via odin.
Is there any other way to make my stock rom more significant without installing custom rom?
Upgrade is almost complete. I will root soon after completion.

After trying many times, I don't want to install this rom anymore. Thanks every one for help. XDA is really amazing.