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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)

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

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

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

[Q] How to manage ROMS on Note 3 (SM-N900V)

Ok, I was a wiz at managing multiple ROMS on my Galaxy S3 years ago, using TWRP.
But as we don't have an unlocked bootloader, and I just switched to the Note 3, I'm going to ask some noob questions?
Assume I've already rooted (because, I did of course).
1) Can I backup my stock ROM as is?
2) How do I install new ROMS? Revert? etc...?
Thanks ahead of time!

Gervin said:
Ok, I was a wiz at managing multiple ROMS on my Galaxy S3 years ago, using TWRP.
But as we don't have an unlocked bootloader, and I just switched to the Note 3, I'm going to ask some noob questions?
Assume I've already rooted (because, I did of course).
1) Can I backup my stock ROM as is?
2) How do I install new ROMS? Revert? etc...?
Thanks ahead of time!
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You need to install SafeStrap (based off of TWRP and for the most part works the same) then you can make a backup of your current ROM. Through SS you can activate multiple ROM "slots" so that you can have more than one ROM on your device at the same time. You can easily and quickly change which ROM you are using without making a backup and then restoring a different ROM, you just boot into your other ROM slot and it's changed. Just do not hit "boot to recovery" in SS or the Power menu, it does not work properly.

Thanks man. Reading that thread and will try it out.
Thanks!

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Thanks man. Reading that thread and will try it out.
Thanks!
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No problem, just post back if you have questions.

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No problem, just post back if you have questions.
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Had a small issue, but searched the other thread.
I had to uninstall Busybox and reinstall it again to get SafeStrap to work.
Working now and doing my first backup... then it's time to play!
Thanks again!

Gervin said:
Had a small issue, but searched the other thread.
I had to uninstall Busybox and reinstall it again to get SafeStrap to work.
Working now and doing my first backup... then it's time to play!
Thanks again!
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By the way, rom slots are known to have issues and are not fully supported as in v3.75. There may be battery drain, and or signal issues with rom slots and all varies with which rom you use

the n00b's guide to kitkat on the fascinate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Q] I need help.. ASAP..

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

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

2PMintheAM said:
1. Is there anything I need to do specifically, are there any build number's or base numbers or anything that, if they're not something specific, I may brick her device attempting to install a Touchwiz ROM?
2. Could you please point me towards a specific ROM? If it isn't too difficult, I'm just stressed out of my mind..
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Go to Settings/About Device and check the baseband. Go to Android Development and find the stock ROM that matches her baseband. Wipe Data, system, cache, etc. Flash ROM (I don't know about this device as I just got it, but on the S3 we had to wipe the internal SD when going back to Kitkat from Lollipop).
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bilgerryan said:
Just flash a stock TouchWiz ROM
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Actually, is it possible to completely unroot and take of the custom ROM, going to completely stock Galaxy S 4 as if she had just purchased it from Sprint?
I feel like that is most reliable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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