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UPDATED! 10/15 [Announcement] Safestrap released by Hashcode

In case you missed it Hashcode released the alpha of Safestrap over here...
[RECOVERY LOCKED] Safestrap Recovery v3.6x
...I am just sharing the news. You need to check the original thread for details and instructions. Please read carefully as there are a few caveats at this time. Like...
CURRENTLY THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WHERE IF YOU HAVE ENCRYPTION ENABLED AND INSTALL SS IT BOOTLOOPS. IF YOU FIT THIS DESCRIPTION PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM SAFESTRAP FOR NOW.
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KNOWN ISSUES (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):
For locked users: there is a process that happens when you click "Reboot Recovery" from the APK or use the "Recovery" button during the splash screen. Safestrap checks the device for write_protect and if it's enabled will automatically reboot the device to recovery (write_protect disabled) mode. You will see this as a screen with ORANGE text reading: "PLEASE WAIT THE DEVICE IS REBOOTING TO RECOVERY". Followed by the bootloader screen again. You may also see the splashscreen for Safestrap. If you see the splashscreen hit "Recovery" again. It's supposed to automatically take you to into recovery, but it doesn't work correctly yet.
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And there are other things you need to read as well. So head over there and check out the OP and enjoy.
10/15 UPDATE BELOW
Hashcode said:
NEW Safestrap in the OP Link: v3.63
ATTENTION: IF UPGRADING FROM v3.62 or EARLIER USE "REMOVE RECOVERY" IN THE APK BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW VERSION. I CHANGED THE HIJACK IN v3.63 -- DIFFERENT FILES ARE BEING CHANGED NOW.
CHANGES:
[3.63] I re-wrote the hijack to work at a MUCH better point during the boot. This cleans up most of the "jankyness" we were previously seeing with BT/Wifi and adb serial # on the stock rom. ** Note when upgrading to v3.63: Make sure to use the "Remove Recovery" in the previous version BEFORE installing the new APK. **
[3.63] The 2nd-init hijack was updated to work w/ Android 4.3 (for when that's pushed)
[3.62] Better handling for the virtual partitions
[3.62] Some bugfixes for /mnt handling
[3.62] Customizable sizes for partitions (you can use the defaults if unsure). Use the "+" or "-" buttons on the rom-slot creation screen to add / remove 100mb per click.
Enjoy
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Is the at&t encrypted?
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mj0528 said:
Is the at&t encrypted?
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You cannot use it with encryption.

So as long as we don't have it enabled in security, were fine?
At&t version?
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mj0528 said:
So as long as we don't have it enabled in security, were fine?
At&t version?
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I just saw the tweet and thought I would share it. You'll have to double check the original thread. But it looks like (to me and I could be completely wrong) that as long as you haven't enabled encryption then you should be good.

tried it.. it wont boot into bootstrap on the at&t version great to see progress thou
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kornklown69 said:
tried it.. it wont boot into bootstrap on the at&t version great to see progress thou
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Yeah, me too. Bummer. I had a heck of a time getting it back to receiving a radio signal.
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Which build are you guys trying it on?

touchpro247 said:
Which build are you guys trying it on?
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I tried it on the newest update..... That I did this am! Dammit! Does it work with the original build?

im on original build still notta
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That makes me feel a little bit better that you got screwed too j/k @kornklown69
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matt99017d said:
That makes me feel a little bit better that you got screwed too j/k @kornklown69
Sent from non rooted motoX :'(
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lol naa itll work out hashcode is a master... im probably going to sell this phone for the next nexus
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hashcode twitter says he's fixing tonight
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kornklown69 said:
hashcode twitter says he's fixing tonight
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Sweet!
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Its been updated...

touchpro247 said:
Its been updated...
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Updated and fully functional so far

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This is great! Hopefully we will see development really take off for this device now! Thanks hashcode!
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Works great!!
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I took the latest ATT ota... am I screwed?
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new to g2 advise

I'm getting the vzw g2 I'm going to root and install cwr is there anything else that I need to do
to get ready to install roms

Nope
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technostein said:
Nope
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so there's no bootloader or anything like that

Not sure about to be honest but obviously doesn't matter at the moment. all I needed to do is root and install cwm
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revolt1 said:
I'm getting the vzw g2 I'm going to root and install cwr is there anything else that I need to do
to get ready to install roms
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There is not much need to install another ROM really. I mean, I too love custom ROMs but to he honest, the ROM that comes in with the G2 is really good, lighting fast, smooth and customizable.
The only thing you'll need to do will be to remove any bloatware Verizon has pre-installed.
On the T-Mobile version there's only one custom ROM (basically a clean version of the stock)
There has been not much dev activity yet, but I hope to see improvements soon, specially once the N5 comes out. So they say.
Cheers!

I have the AT&T G2, but I highly recommend TWRP recovery. I had always used CWM prior to this device, too, but I'm not sure if you have to add the Loki exploit to bypass the bootloader with CWM. TWRP has the exploit built in as best I can tell.
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thanks guys

[REQUEST] Eclipse ROM Port

Got my Galaxy Gear Watch today and couldn't get it working on my AOSP ROM so I moved over to a TW ROM. However, I hate the TW look. It's too big and clunky so I went looking for some TW ROMs and found this one:
http://www.elementalxdesigns.com/ec...-0-(08-27-13)-Touchwiz-stability-AOSP-Styling!!
I would love to see this ROM ported to the Sprint S4!
What do you guys think?
Of course it would just be a lot easier to just get Galaxy Gear working with AOSP, but TW generally is more stable with better battery life.
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If I'm not mistaken, can't you flash a Verizon rom with a Sprint kernel and it'll work?
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imneveral0ne said:
If I'm not mistaken, can't you flash a Verizon rom with a Sprint kernel and it'll work?
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Yes you are correct
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imneveral0ne said:
If I'm not mistaken, can't you flash a Verizon rom with a Sprint kernel and it'll work?
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How did I not know this? I'll give it a shot and see what happens!
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R0CKSTAR3N3RGY said:
How did I not know this? I'll give it a shot and see what happens!
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As long as it's TW ROM. I've never tried AOSP.
BTW the way to install is to wipe data and caches the install ROM. Then wipe data once again then absprint kernel.
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daniel4653 said:
As long as it's TW ROM. I've never tried AOSP.
BTW the way to install is to wipe data and caches the install ROM. Then wipe data once again then absprint kernel.
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Clean installed, wiped data, then flashed the Sprint kernel, and got stuck in a boot loop. Tried a couple kernels too. Might try again some time today.

daniel4653 said:
Yes you are correct
Where would I find a Sprint Kernel for the Galaxy S4?
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Bohnstedt39 said:
daniel4653 said:
Yes you are correct
Where would I find a Sprint Kernel for the Galaxy S4?
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In original developement section.
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R0CKSTAR3N3RGY said:
Got my Galaxy Gear Watch today and couldn't get it working on my AOSP ROM so I moved over to a TW ROM. However, I hate the TW look. It's too big and clunky so I went looking for some TW ROMs and found this one:
http://www.elementalxdesigns.com/ec...-0-(08-27-13)-Touchwiz-stability-AOSP-Styling!!
I would love to see this ROM ported to the Sprint S4!
What do you guys think?
Of course it would just be a lot easier to just get Galaxy Gear working with AOSP, but TW generally is more stable with better battery life.
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Did you ever get this working??? I've been trying to figure this out also:fingers-crossed:

I'll take a look at this. No promises but it sounds too good to pass up myself. If I make progress I'll post it here.

Not much to say at this point. Its bootable with a little updater.script editing and flashing the ktkernel with aroma and instantly rebooting recovery and flashing an older 4.3 ktkernel. No data as of yet. I guess if I can get a stable data through either network or WiFi I'll make a download for ya. Or just some good links and a tut.

GR8 job bro. Thanx alot
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There's also a KK version that would be awesome to have ported.
https://www.elementalxdesigns.com/e...25-14)-Real-AOSP-styling!!-KitKat-has-arrived!!!
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Daisflaque said:
Not much to say at this point. Its bootable with a little updater.script editing and flashing the ktkernel with aroma and instantly rebooting recovery and flashing an older 4.3 ktkernel. No data as of yet. I guess if I can get a stable data through either network or WiFi I'll make a download for ya. Or just some good links and a tut.
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Any luck with this?
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SB03 said:
Any luck with this?
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None.. sorry. Very busy atm and have no time..

No Pure Google?

Sorry for the silly question but I've been curious. Any particular reason that we haven't seen any AOSP/AOKP ROMs for our device yet? Is it lack of development or is there something a bit more technical that is preventing that from happening? I usually love to tinker and they offer quite a bit more options. Again, just curious....
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I found my answer. Disregard.
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What was your answer?
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sean.yesmunt said:
What was your answer?
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.....Locked bootloader
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cant run custom kernel on locked bootloader (retail version)

Yeah but didn't the Bionic also have a locked bootloader? We were still able to run AOKP through safe strap. Hopefully we can run AOKP the same way on the Note 3. Unless I'm wrong about the Bionic.
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Krazie316 said:
Yeah but didn't the Bionic also have a locked bootloader? We were still able to run AOKP through safe strap. Hopefully we can run AOKP the same way on the Note 3. Unless I'm wrong about the Bionic.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550013
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Krazie316 said:
Yeah but didn't the Bionic also have a locked bootloader? We were still able to run AOKP through safe strap. Hopefully we can run AOKP the same way on the Note 3. Unless I'm wrong about the Bionic.
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This is a complete guess but I'd say it wasn't a full aosp rom. Probably just a rom made to look and work like aokp on the regular kernel
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My developer edition has unlocked bootloader and tmobile as has unlocked bootloader and there is one in the works for cm but that is it

oneandroidnut said:
there is one in the works for cm but that is it
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For T-Mobile device, not our Verizon DE's, right?

cam30era said:
For T-Mobile device, not our Verizon DE's, right?
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if you have a verizon de you can run tmobile roms/kernels just fine

oneandroidnut said:
if you have a verizon de you can run tmobile roms/kernels just fine
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I just want to make sure I understand this. There is currently a thread on T-Mobile Developer forum for CM10.2. While it's not working well now, once it's debugged it should work fine on our DEs, with the stock TM CM10.2 kernel?

cam30era said:
I just want to make sure I understand this. There is currently a thread on T-Mobile Developer forum for CM10.2. While it's not working well now, once it's debugged it should work fine on our DEs, with the stock TM CM10.2 kernel?
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correct. i believe you have to change just the apn or use global settings but it can be done no big deal at all. kernels run with no issues. im on tmobile kernel from imo with zero issues at all!

oneandroidnut said:
correct. i believe you have to change just the apn or use global settings but it can be done no big deal at all. kernels run with no issues. im on tmobile kernel from imo with zero issues at all!
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Thanks a lot! I'll let you know if I see a working tmo CM rom there. Would you do the same, please?

cam30era said:
Thanks a lot! I'll let you know if I see a working tmo CM rom there. Would you do the same, please?
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sure i checked earlier today and it is not working yet so who knows when

Updating Custom ROMs

I am using Purity 4.4 + Matrix 11.5 right now.
Now my question is how do you guys update your respective ROMs instead of flashing newer versions through recovery? I tried GooManager but it didn't work for me :-|

You should ask in thread about your rom. If devs do not do OTA update you must use recovery to update rom

I think most use recovery
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Download updated ROM zip file and flash through recovery (TWRP for myself).

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You should ask in thread about your rom. If devs do not do OTA update you must use recovery to update rom
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Well being a new member, I am not actually allowed to ask in ROM threads, that's why I asked here.
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Download updated ROM zip file and flash through recovery (TWRP for myself).
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That's what I have been doing till now but I thought there may be some other method to update ROMs.
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not for Purity. You must update through custom recovery.
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saifulh2304 said:
not for Purity. You must update through custom recovery.
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I guess that's the only option I have. Thanks

ankurk said:
I guess that's the only option I have. Thanks
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Yes, I'm sure its not that hard to do anyway
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saifulh2304 said:
Yes, I'm sure its not that hard to do anyway
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It's not hard but sometimes you get too lazy

Simple. Set up VM environment there are simple walkthrough video and once your set up you can pull straight out of the devs or any branch. I do my own when I feel I need to add a feature I do. There are a major variety of bases to choose from. Its much easier than many think. In my opinion its safer as I know exactly what I'm getting. Not to mention an addiction lay within too. Lol Have fun bro. Welcome to the machine. Many new devs are so stoked when the first ROM they build is complete they can't stop. Lol peace.
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Simple. Set up VM environment there are simple walkthrough video and once your set up you can pull straight out of the devs or any branch. I do my own when I feel I need to add a feature I do. There are a major variety of bases to choose from. Its much easier than many think. In my opinion its safer as I know exactly what I'm getting. Not to mention an addiction lay within too. Lol Have fun bro. Welcome to the machine. Many new devs are so stoked when the first ROM they build is complete they can't stop. Lol peace.
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I do know stuff about Android development but I am too scared to try that kind of stuff. Can you link me to those tutorials or videos?