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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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ATT SM900MJ5 rooting experience

After attempting to root my ATT Note3 I have learn a few things. Hopefully my experience will help out some of you, and give new ideas to dev team.
1. ODIN. I realize the updated odin looks diff than the previous software. Firmware on Note3 has so much info that it needed to seperate everything. Plus Sammie might think that this will makes it harder to root the phone. I think they just made it easier
Here are my reason. After I got my phone stuck on bootload. It seem almost impossible to get the stock MJ5 firmware for the ATT. I spent so many hours on trying all kind of method on XDA forum. nothing seems to work out. At this point, I had nothing else to loose but my phone. So I decided give another manufacture firmware a shot. I downloaded TMobile stock firmware. Open ODIN, and loaded all the require MD5 into their perspective place. Hit start, and able to get my phone to loaded again. I had to use T-mobile sim card. Don't know what happen, but apperently, as long that you have all the correct data, ODIN will do the rest. I wanted to test this out further, so I download kitkat for tmobile. (i had to use one click.exe) because the other files doesn't have the MD5. I ran the ODIN that came with the file, but this time I use the Kitkat for ATT instead of TMOBILE. One click.exe install the ATT kitkat on my phone just fine. And now, after 2 days of downloading, and reading rooting article from XDA, droidview, etc. I think we can flash any rom using ODIN as long that you have all 5 MD5 files.Hope this help. I think i'm just lucky.

thanks for this...a lot people saying rooting is easy, but I don't think it is (at least compare to other devices)

Post video of process I'm curious to see this working as well as files needed, I have an AT&T note 3 and want to install T-mobile Rom.
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Vi3tDroidz said:
After attempting to root my ATT Note3 I have learn a few things. Hopefully my experience will help out some of you, and give new ideas to dev team.
1. ODIN. I realize the updated odin looks diff than the previous software. Firmware on Note3 has so much info that it needed to seperate everything. Plus Sammie might think that this will makes it harder to root the phone. I think they just made it easier
Here are my reason. After I got my phone stuck on bootload. It seem almost impossible to get the stock MJ5 firmware for the ATT. I spent so many hours on trying all kind of method on XDA forum. nothing seems to work out. At this point, I had nothing else to loose but my phone. So I decided give another manufacture firmware a shot. I downloaded TMobile stock firmware. Open ODIN, and loaded all the require MD5 into their perspective place. Hit start, and able to get my phone to loaded again. I had to use T-mobile sim card. Don't know what happen, but apperently, as long that you have all the correct data, ODIN will do the rest. I wanted to test this out further, so I download kitkat for tmobile. (i had to use one click.exe) because the other files doesn't have the MD5. I ran the ODIN that came with the file, but this time I use the Kitkat for ATT instead of TMOBILE. One click.exe install the ATT kitkat on my phone just fine. And now, after 2 days of downloading, and reading rooting article from XDA, droidview, etc. I think we can flash any rom using ODIN as long that you have all 5 MD5 files.Hope this help. I think i'm just lucky.
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You can root it using KINGO, but you can not do sim unlock using REGIONAL UNLOCK trick.

Vi3tDroidz said:
After attempting to root my ATT Note3 I have learn a few things. Hopefully my experience will help out some of you, and give new ideas to dev team.
1. ODIN. I realize the updated odin looks diff than the previous software. Firmware on Note3 has so much info that it needed to seperate everything. Plus Sammie might think that this will makes it harder to root the phone. I think they just made it easier
Here are my reason. After I got my phone stuck on bootload. It seem almost impossible to get the stock MJ5 firmware for the ATT. I spent so many hours on trying all kind of method on XDA forum. nothing seems to work out. At this point, I had nothing else to loose but my phone. So I decided give another manufacture firmware a shot. I downloaded TMobile stock firmware. Open ODIN, and loaded all the require MD5 into their perspective place. Hit start, and able to get my phone to loaded again. I had to use T-mobile sim card. Don't know what happen, but apperently, as long that you have all the correct data, ODIN will do the rest. I wanted to test this out further, so I download kitkat for tmobile. (i had to use one click.exe) because the other files doesn't have the MD5. I ran the ODIN that came with the file, but this time I use the Kitkat for ATT instead of TMOBILE. One click.exe install the ATT kitkat on my phone just fine. And now, after 2 days of downloading, and reading rooting article from XDA, droidview, etc. I think we can flash any rom using ODIN as long that you have all 5 MD5 files.Hope this help. I think i'm just lucky.
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Could you please send me a PM or hit me up on hangouts? [email protected] I have some questions I need to ask you
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Did this trip the Knox counter?
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why not using kingo root?

Vi3tDroidz said:
After attempting to root my ATT Note3 I have learn a few things. Hopefully my experience will help out some of you, and give new ideas to dev team.
1. ODIN. I realize the updated odin looks diff than the previous software. Firmware on Note3 has so much info that it needed to seperate everything. Plus Sammie might think that this will makes it harder to root the phone. I think they just made it easier
Here are my reason. After I got my phone stuck on bootload. It seem almost impossible to get the stock MJ5 firmware for the ATT. I spent so many hours on trying all kind of method on XDA forum. nothing seems to work out. At this point, I had nothing else to loose but my phone. So I decided give another manufacture firmware a shot. I downloaded TMobile stock firmware. Open ODIN, and loaded all the require MD5 into their perspective place. Hit start, and able to get my phone to loaded again. I had to use T-mobile sim card. Don't know what happen, but apperently, as long that you have all the correct data, ODIN will do the rest. I wanted to test this out further, so I download kitkat for tmobile. (i had to use one click.exe) because the other files doesn't have the MD5. I ran the ODIN that came with the file, but this time I use the Kitkat for ATT instead of TMOBILE. One click.exe install the ATT kitkat on my phone just fine. And now, after 2 days of downloading, and reading rooting article from XDA, droidview, etc. I think we can flash any rom using ODIN as long that you have all 5 MD5 files.Hope this help. I think i'm just lucky.
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I don't quite understand your claim on rooting - from what you describe you have just returned to stock UNROOTED firmware.
It would have been VERY interesting what bootloader you had while on TMobile ROM - the original locked MJ5 from AT&T or some TMobile (unlocked) bootloader.
And you are now on KitKat AT&T version, so maybe no downgrade will be possible.

s205702 said:
why not using kingo root?
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I wouldn't use Kingo because we don't really know how they achieve root, and install SU on your phone. From my experience with Kingo when I softbrick the note 3. In my opinion, I think Kingo was the main source for softbrick. At the time, everything on my phone seems to check out ok. (recovery booting, safestrap, and chainfire SU) yet the phone wouldn't boot. So I think with unstable root access will affect your SU, and in my case it couldn't load safestrap, or finish the rest of the boot. My other reason is" I've heard Kingo sent ur call data to China". If I don't let my own apps collect info w/o my knowledge. I'm sure as hell, not gonna let an app send my data without me knowing.

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Did this trip the Knox counter?
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My knox still at 0x0. Like I said, for inexperience rooter like myself. I recommended using Odin for all you trouble since it verify your tar.md5 when you load it for flashing. Heimdall is also a good way of doing things, if you're good with ADB, and understand Linux. I use Odin whenever I can, unless the developer for a Roms, theme, install, etc require a different method.
We take risk when we root our phone, but that doesn't mean you can't choose the process that will minimize your risk. "Rooting is like having safe sex" . You take that .01% risk with a condom and look at all those babies in adoption. The same goes with your phone, and I can tell you there quite alot of Brickster out looking for help.

Vi3tDroidz said:
My knox still at 0x0. Like I said, for inexperience rooter like myself. I recommended using Odin for all you trouble since it verify your tar.md5 when you load it for flashing. Heimdall is also a good way of doing things, if you're good with ADB, and understand Linux. I use Odin whenever I can, unless the developer for a Roms, theme, install, etc require a different method.
We take risk when we root our phone, but that doesn't mean you can't choose the process that will minimize your risk. "Rooting is like having safe sex" . You take that .01% risk with a condom and look at all those babies in adoption. The same goes with your phone, and I can tell you there quite alot of Brickster out looking for help.
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Damn this sounds mighty tempting. Can you post a tutorial or a video in detail on how you managed to put a tmodile rom without tripping the Knox counter? Everyone will thank you for it.
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s205702 said:
why not using kingo root?
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I've had my brand new Note 3 for 5 days now. I rooted with Kingo...with no problems and then used safestrap for recovery. Sure when it comes to rooting there is always a risk but for anyone to say Kingo can't be used. .. that isn't true. I did my own research and used it
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Yeah this needs some investigation if theres a way to load tmo stock firmware theres a chance u got an unlocked bootloader that would be a huge bounty for u and happy day for att note 3 users
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LG G2, Sprint tethering help?

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

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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)
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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?
Edit: Attached a picture with all of my new software info in case you need it
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Installing twrp is easy as pie anyways the file to edit is located in system/priv-app and you can get there using root browser
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Installed TWRP and flashed the file successfully, however sadly it did not work. However, I found someone suggesting "Wifi Tether Router" from the play store, works perfectly. Thanks for all the help again

Questions about Safestrap...

Hello all, I'm very new to Android so please go easy on me… Not too long ago I installed Safestrap on my S5 Verizon. The main reason I did this was to be able to have image backups and maybe try some custom roms. But I have a couple of questions: I followed the youtube video from Root Junky on installing Safestrap and backing up the stock ROM. Everything "seems" to be working ok but what I don't understand is when I boot off the rom slot 1 and then go into Safestrap via the app icon, I don't have "reboot to recovery" enabled. Its grayed out. Why is that? Should it be that way? Second question i have: I'm getting prompted that a new version of OS software is available for my phone. I've tried doing the update but it errors out and doesn't get installed. Should I be able to update to the new OS with Safestrap installed? The state my phone is in right now in Safestrap is: State: installed, Safe system: Not active. To my limited knowledge i think this is because I'm booted off the stock rom. But if Im booted off the stock rom, shouldn't I be able to update the OS??
Sorry if these are newb questions but Im just trying to get a better understanding of how the phone is setup. I understand the concept of the rom slots but still confused over whats going on in the above explanation.
Thanks in advance.

NSDroider said:
Hello all, I'm very new to Android so please go easy on me… Not too long ago I installed Safestrap on my S5 Verizon. The main reason I did this was to be able to have image backups and maybe try some custom roms. But I have a couple of questions: I followed the youtube video from Root Junky on installing Safestrap and backing up the stock ROM. Everything "seems" to be working ok but what I don't understand is when I boot off the rom slot 1 and then go into Safestrap via the app icon, I don't have "reboot to recovery" enabled. Its grayed out. Why is that? Should it be that way? Second question i have: I'm getting prompted that a new version of OS software is available for my phone. I've tried doing the update but it errors out and doesn't get installed. Should I be able to update to the new OS with Safestrap installed? The state my phone is in right now in Safestrap is: State: installed, Safe system: Not active. To my limited knowledge i think this is because I'm booted off the stock rom. But if Im booted off the stock rom, shouldn't I be able to update the OS??
Sorry if these are newb questions but Im just trying to get a better understanding of how the phone is setup. I understand the concept of the rom slots but still confused over whats going on in the above explanation.
Thanks in advance.
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Here is good explanation http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-n...-custom-rom-using-safestrap-on-galaxy-note-3/. Its not for the S5 specificaly but thats not relevant.

Thanks, but nothing in there answers my questions. Anyone else please?

NSDroider said:
Thanks, but nothing in there answers my questions. Anyone else please?
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Then might i suggest you search yourself too answer your question instead of waiting for others

Thanks for the advice. The reason for my post is due to not finding an answer. Hoping to hear from someone with experience.

NSDroider said:
when I boot off the rom slot 1 and then go into Safestrap via the app icon, I don't have "reboot to recovery" enabled. Its grayed out. Why is that? Should it be that way?
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Yes this is normal. Hashcode warns against installing safestrap while on a ROM slot. See Post 2 in the safestrap thread.. First bullet point: "If you install Safestrap on a rom-slot it will show "not installed". *DO NOT INSTALL SAFESTRAP ON A ROM-SLOT*"
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Second question i have: I'm getting prompted that a new version of OS software is available for my phone. I've tried doing the update but it errors out and doesn't get installed. Should I be able to update to the new OS with Safestrap installed? The state my phone is in right now in Safestrap is: State: installed, Safe system: Not active. To my limited knowledge i think this is because I'm booted off the stock rom. But if Im booted off the stock rom, shouldn't I be able to update the OS??
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No and no. Because your system is modified, you will never be able to install the OTA that Verizon pushed out. Instead, I would follow and install the stock-rooted NE9 rom by BeansTown106. Follow the instructions in post 2
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Sorry if these are newb questions but Im just trying to get a better understanding of how the phone is setup. I understand the concept of the rom slots but still confused over whats going on in the above explanation.
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No problem. We were all noobs at one time. Asking questions is how we all learned :good:

@MrHyde03, thanks for the quick reply. How would I avoid installing safestrap in a rom slot? I want to correct what I might've done wrong but pretty sure I followed the video to a tee. Maybe it's worth me installing safestrap over before doing anything else? Thanks.

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@MrHyde03, thanks for the quick reply. How would I avoid installing safestrap in a rom slot? I want to correct what I might've done wrong but pretty sure I followed the video to a tee. Maybe it's worth me installing safestrap over before doing anything else? Thanks.
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Well you would have installed the Safestrap APK from the stock slot originally, then proceeded to install Safestrap recovery. But it sounds like, from what I read in your first post, that you also installed the Safestrap APK on the ROM slot. THis shouldn't be done. Only the stock slot should have anything to do with Safestrap.
But in reality, just about everyone is recommending NOT using rom slots and just sticking with the stock to install new ROMs as there are still bugs that hashcode hasn't worked out yet.

Is there any way for me to check where it's actually installed? Not sure why I would've installed it in the rom slot or even if I knew I was doing it ?
Just searched for the file and see its here:
Is that the wrong place for it?
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Is there any way for me to check where it's actually installed? Not sure why I would've installed it in the rom slot or even if I knew I was doing it ?
Just searched for the file and see its here:
Is that the wrong place for it?
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Well that actually doesn't matter. That's just the APK file from when you downloaded it. Is it in your app drawer?
From ROM slot 1, Go to Settings > Applications > Application Manager > Downloaded and see if it's in the list.

Yes its in my app drawer. I guess that's what I don't understand. When u say "from rom slot 1" do u mean activate rom slot 1 from recovery and then Got to settings>...?

I checked the above after activating rom slot 1 and yes Safestrap is listed there. It's also listed there if I activate the stock rom. So I guess that means it's in both places? If that's the case what would I need to do to?

NSDroider said:
I checked the above after activating rom slot 1 and yes Safestrap is listed there. It's also listed there if I activate the stock rom. So I guess that means it's in both places? If that's the case what would I need to do to?
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Ok. Then you have safestrap installer app installed on a ROM slot, which won't work. The only place you should have the app installed is the stock slot. If you run the safestrap app from the stock slot, you can reboot directly into safestrap and all of that.
I recommend you uninstall the safestrap app from rom slot 1 as per hashcodes recommendation and only use the app from the stock slot.

MrHyde03 said:
Ok. Then you have safestrap installer app installed on a ROM slot, which won't work. The only place you should have the app installed is the stock slot. If you run the safestrap app from the stock slot, you can reboot directly into safestrap and all of that.
I recommend you uninstall the safestrap app from rom slot 1 as per hashcodes recommendation and only use the app from the stock slot.
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Thanks, that helped. I removed Safestrap from rom slot 1. I know you recommended flashing the rom from Beanstown but I don't feel totally comfortable doing that just yet. Would you know of any way to stop Samsung verizon auto update from being asked? I know it's included in his rom but maybe you know of a hack outside of using that?
Thanks again.

Flashing a new rom isn't that bad, especially a stock one and with safestrap. You can try it on a rom slot. Otherwise I think there's a module in xposed framework that will disable the alert, among other things you should check out. There's a whole forum here on XDA about it.
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Will do. Thanks again for your help.

NSDroider said:
Thanks, that helped. I removed Safestrap from rom slot 1. I know you recommended flashing the rom from Beanstown but I don't feel totally comfortable doing that just yet. Would you know of any way to stop Samsung verizon auto update from being asked? I know it's included in his rom but maybe you know of a hack outside of using that?
Thanks again.
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You could try freezing security updates...
You should really read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784860
[HOW TO] [GUIDE] [Q&A] - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 ROOT & Then Some
It has just about everything in there
http://bit.ly/1brshoa

Great thx. I froze SDM 1.0 per the post. Let's see if that does it.

That's for the ota the one for the security updates from Samsung is the one in the picture SPD v2
http://bit.ly/1brshoa

Ok but why do I need to freeze that one? And do u mean "security policy updates"?

Need advice: ROM or just Debloat?

Here's my deal: Someone handed me their S4 after a phone of mine got run over by a car. I've been using it for a couple of months with the stock Sprint firmware, and have been happy enough. However, compared to my old EVO LTE, I'm finding that the UI lags sometimes.
Since the EVO LTE is (I think, correct me if wrong) a generation older in hardware, I'm sure the S4 isn't living up to its potential with the stock software.
So here's my dilemma. I like the idea of starting over with a custom ROM, but I also sort of like some of the features in the stock software. The step tracker, for example, has replaced my fitbit. And the other day I was in a waiting room by myself and used the IR remote to identify the TV and change channels. That's pretty darned cool, and something I'd miss with a stripped rom.
Am I better off debloating the stock rom by rooting and removing apps I don't want/need, or should I start over with a lighter-weigh custom rom? On that note, IS there even a current light weight custom that retains most of the functionality of the original? I found some in my searches that sound promising, but it seems that since this device is getting on in its years there are some custom projects that got abandoned. Currently running stock Kitkat, I've been avoiding the system update to Lollipop since my brother's phone had problems after an OTA update to it on his LG phone. I could deal with Kitkat, (I haven't seen anything in 5 that blows me away versus what I have) but I definitely don't want to go back to an earlier version of the OS.
Advice/suggestions are welcome!

i used same sprint rom with lots of bloatware .. i found rom was too slow .. battery draining fast .. although stock rom has support every thing specially good for device hardware .. but samsung made touchwiz full of crap ..
so i couldnt survive with stock rom & just rooted my phone & got custom rom
Currently i am running Dirty Unicorn 5.1.1 ... its too stable too fast with good battery life
hope this will help you !

fadyrox said:
i used same sprint rom with lots of bloatware .. i found rom was too slow .. battery draining fast .. although stock rom has support every thing specially good for device hardware .. but samsung made touchwiz full of crap ..
so i couldnt survive with stock rom & just rooted my phone & got custom rom
Currently i am running Dirty Unicorn 5.1.1 ... its too stable too fast with good battery life
hope this will help you !
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thanks for the input fadyrox!
Does it have the stock support for the pedometer and IR remote? I know that usually the fastest and leanest roms ditch all the extras that aren't essential, but I'd like to still make use of the bells & whistles of the hardware!

Everthing is workable on 5.1.1 rom .. but rom must be stable -- like what i am using is dirty unicorn which is stable & support all sensors & hardware stuff !
you just need to search to get exact what you want with device like stock !

Would your unicorn work on my sprint s4 SPH-L720T. What version and we're is link?
Mind you I have never flashed a custom ROM before because I have never even had a device that had support for it before.
However after 3 days of owning this thing I am fully convinced the hardware is being gimped and held back somehow somewhere in the software end. Plus the battery drains like a mad man at 1% every 30 seconds or so...
First thing I'll do is flash twrp I supose? Can that brick it?

If you're looking for a stock based ROM, I suggest Wicked X - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3115583
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Would your unicorn work on my sprint s4 SPH-L720T. What version and we're is link?
Mind you I have never flashed a custom ROM before because I have never even had a device that had support for it before.
However after 3 days of owning this thing I am fully convinced the hardware is being gimped and held back somehow somewhere in the software end. Plus the battery drains like a mad man at 1% every 30 seconds or so...
First thing I'll do is flash twrp I supose? Can that brick it?
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fadyrox said:
Everthing is workable on 5.1.1 rom .. but rom must be stable -- like what i am using is dirty unicorn which is stable & support all sensors & hardware stuff !
you just need to search to get exact what you want with device like stock !
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Like bilgerryan said, try Wicked X. He is the developer and believe me the support you get from him, their is no comparison. I been using it almost 2yers now. Wow time flies. He is always porting new stuff as it becomes available and you have many options of Wicked X to choose from. Did I mention it's fast and stable. Support both l720t and l720.
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orgulloso4202 said:
Like bilgerryan said, try Wicked X. He is the developer and believe me the support you get from him, their is no comparison. I been using it almost 2yers now. Wow time flies. He is always porting new stuff as it becomes available and you have many options of Wicked X to choose from. Did I mention it's fast and stable. Support both l720t and l720.
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Has it been that long? Wow, time does fly.

bilgerryan said:
Has it been that long? Wow, time does fly.
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I know
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I know
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What all does the aurora kernel offer? Obviously it works with the wicked rom...
Any chance you would be willing to throw together a quick compilation of steps for installing wicked rom with aurora kernel (assuming aurora kernel has overclocking ). Also assuming that I am starting completely fresh with all stock software on this phone.
I think I understand most of what I need to do for installing twrp, backup, flash rom and kernel but I don't want to **** it up. Just want some software that runs more stable than the stock does and oc option with lots of options to recover everything back to stock if need be. Really want to have all my bases covered this time before even trying anything.
Oh any chance wicked rom has internal option to set SD card as primary for both storage and install with ability to select each separately. My onetouch had that and I loved it....

Nickvanexel said:
What all does the aurora kernel offer? Obviously it works with the wicked rom...
Any chance you would be willing to throw together a quick compilation of steps for installing wicked rom with aurora kernel (assuming aurora kernel has overclocking ). Also assuming that I am starting completely fresh with all stock software on this phone.
I think I understand most of what I need to do for installing twrp, backup, flash rom and kernel but I don't want to **** it up. Just want some software that runs more stable than the stock does and oc option with lots of options to recover everything back to stock if need be. Really want to have all my bases covered this time before even trying anything.
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If you install wicked X, it will also installed Aurora Kernel and it will be Permissive from the start.
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Nickvanexel said:
What all does the aurora kernel offer? Obviously it works with the wicked rom...
Any chance you would be willing to throw together a quick compilation of steps for installing wicked rom with aurora kernel (assuming aurora kernel has overclocking ). Also assuming that I am starting completely fresh with all stock software on this phone.
I think I understand most of what I need to do for installing twrp, backup, flash rom and kernel but I don't want to **** it up. Just want some software that runs more stable than the stock does and oc option with lots of options to recover everything back to stock if need be. Really want to have all my bases covered this time before even trying anything.
Oh any chance wicked rom has internal option to set SD card as primary for both storage and install with ability to select each separately. My onetouch had that and I loved it....
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No, it doesn't have overclocking (No Touchwiz Lollipop kernel for this device has that feature yet) . Install instructions are in the first post, the Aurora Kernel is included in the ROM, and in post #3. All features are listed in the first post of the thread.
If anything gets messed up you can just Odin stock or restore your back up.