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[GUIDE] Getting ICS +root on your Note. Stable & fully functional. UPDATED.

I thought I would write this guide to help people who are having trouble with getting ICS to work reliably on their Galaxy Note. This guide is fairly beginner friendly but I do recommend that you quickly go through this once before you start. Also, this is a 'risk free' way of trying the ICS leak. You just need to have a nandroid backup from your current clockworkmod (or red-pill recovery) to try this out. If you do not like it, instructions are included on how to restore back to your Ginger Bread ROM. Hit the THANKS button if this helps. Happy Flashing!
Edit. CLICK HERE for my earlier thread demoing ICS on the Note. It has 3 videos that add up to 40 mins.
Edit 2. In case you have any trouble with the ROM and want to get back, I have now included a 'Getting back to your old Ginger Bread ROM' section in the end thanks to chasmodo. I do suggest that you read through for some user reports or better yet, try it yourself!
Edit 3. The guide now includes instructions to get TeamRocketROM ICS and criskelo's ICS ROM. I have had mixed results with these two ROMs. But feel free to try them out and see if they will work well for you. You will HAVE to install the CF repack ICS to be able to install other ICS ROMs. So follow the steps from section (2) until step 10 and choose either Section (4A) or (4B). A shout out to TeamRocket and criskelo. Original Thread for TeamRocketROM and Original Thread for criskeloROM.
Edit 4. MediaFire links for the essential files are now up. They are split into 200mb rar files. You will need WinRAR to extract them.
Index :
Section (1) Requirements
Section (2) Chainfire's ICS repack installation
Section (3) Bloatware List
Section (4A) TeamRocketROM installation
Section (4B) CriskeloROM installation
Section (5) Getting back to your old Ginger Bread ROM
Section (6) Recommended apps
Section (7) Tips, tricks & troubleshooting.
Section (1) : Requirements.
1) A Galaxy Note, obviously. It HAS TO BE model GT-N7000 (International) and NOT SGH-i717 (AT&T).
2) Samsung Kies, because it includes the latest Samsung drivers. Google it, download and install.
3) Stock GB ROM with a good radio. We are using a KKA for this. It is easily rootable AND it has a great radio. I have also included ODIN for convenience. CLICK HERE. | MIRROR | MF-Part1 | MF-Part2 | MF-Part3
4) Chainfire's CF-Root kernel/clockworkmod for KKA. CLICK HERE. | MIRROR | MF
5) Mobile ODIN Lite and files required to flash ROMs in one pack. OR you can get Mobile ODIN Pro from Market and support Chainfire's efforts. CLICK HERE. | MIRROR | MF
Note. Chainfire is one of the most prolific Android developers/reverse engineers and it will be worth every penny if you donate/buy his apps.
6) Chainfire's ICS repack. This includes CF-root kernel and clockworkmod. Package also includes the google apps zip. CLICK HERE. | MIRROR | MF-Part1 | MF-Part2 | MF-Part3
Check below for additional requirements for TeamRocketROM or criskelo ROM.
////// EXTRA REQs for TeamRocketROM //////
****ONLY IF YOU WANT TEAMROCKETROM******
Edit. MediaFire links are up for RocketROM.
1) TeamRocketROM ICS v1.4 CLICK HERE | MIRROR2
2) TeamRocketROM ICS v1.5 CLICK HERE | MIRROR2 | MIRROR3
3) 15 Button Toggle Bar CLICK HERE *OPTIONAL but recommended* CLICK HERE
Mediafire links (includes all 3 of the above files) :
MF-Part1 | MF-Part2 | MF-Part3 | MF-Part4
NOTE : You NEED to download BOTH v1.4 and v1.5 for installing v1.5.
////// EXTRA REQs for criskelo ICS ROM //////
****ONLY IF YOU WANT CRISKELO ROM******
1) Criskelo's ICS beta 1 ROM CLICK HERE | MIRROR2 | MIRROR3
Section (2) : Chainfire's ICS repack installation.
1) Your current firmware does not matter. It could be stock, stock & rooted, newer stock & ever-rooted, sammobile ICS, whatever. It's OK even if you're in a boot-loop or plain brick. It does not matter. But be prepared to loose all your app data and also maybe the files on the INTERNAL sd of the phone. This is MEANT as a clean, fresh install. Although you will get back most of the essential stuff once you logon to you google account on the new ICS.
2) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ATLEAST 50% CHARGE.
3) Extract the file named " N7000XXKKA_N7000OXXKK5_AUT.rar". You will find three files there, .DLL, .TAR.MD5, .ZIP. Extract the zip file. Right click on 'Odin3 v1.85.exe' and click 'Run as administrator'.
4) Now you need to put your phone in Download mode. Turn off your phone if it is on. Hold volume down, home and power together and keep holding them until you see a screen that says Warning on top with a yellow warning symbol. As soon as you see the screen, you need to push the volume UP button to get into download mode. If you miss it, try holding down the three buttons and repeat. The download screen has an android with 'Downloading...' written in the bottom.
5) Now that you are in download mode, go ahead and connect the Note to your computer. If you installed Kies correctly, it will install the drivers for the new hardware and say that the device is ready for use. Now, on the ODIN screen you should see "Added" in the 'Message' window on the left. Now, click the "PDA" button and select the file that ended with .TAR.MD5. Make sure ONLY "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are checked. Say start and the flashing should begin. DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS UNTIL IT IS COMPLETED.
6) Once the flashing ends, your phone will reboot. Give it upto 5 minutes because it is the first boot. If it is stuck in a boot loop (or if things are force closing on the setup screen), hold down volume UP, home and power button together until you get into the recovery menu. Navigate the recovery using volume and home buttons. Now select the "Wipe data/Factory Reset option", select the Yes option and proceed to wipe the phone. Once done, select the reboot option and your phone should turn on now. Do not setup any accounts and just click through the setup screens. Reboot the phone.
7) Now you have a nice clean stock ROM. We will proceed with the rooting now. Go to settings and 'Applications' and enable 'Unknown sources', then go to 'Development' and enable "USB debugging". Now extract the file " InitialCFRootFlasherKKA". You will see a "not-rooted-yet.bat". Right click and run as administrator. Click enter to continue and now it should say "--- STARTING ---" and "found a samsung" and all that. If you get to the part where it tells you that it is going to flash the cf-root kernel too fast, the adb server probably failed to start. So, you need to close the bat file and run it again as admin. If everything goes right you should see the zergRush exploit in action and after some time it will tell you that it will attempt to flash cf-root kernel. Hit enter, it will flash the kernel and reboot. Congratulations, you now have root and clockworkmod.
7b) PERFORM A NANDROID BACKUP (optional but recommeded) : Turn your phone off. Hold volume UP, menu and power until you reboot into clockworkmod recovery. Go to 'backup and restore' and select backup. Clockworkmod will now create a nandroid backup of your rooted GB rom. So if you decide to g back to GB or try out different ICS roms, this will be really helpful.
8) Now we need to install Mobile ODIN Lite. Extract the file "Mobile_ODIN_Lite_GTN7000". You will see two apks. Now extract "CF_ICS_REPACK_GAPPS_INCL". You will see a .TAR and .ZIP. DO NOT EXTRACT ANY OF THESE FILES. Transfer all these files to your sd card using USB. You can go to 'Wireless and network' menu in settings and then 'USB utilities' to enable mass storage.
9) Using the included 'My Files' app, navigate to the apks. (Note. If you put your files in the external sd there is a folde called "external_sd" in My Files to take you there.) Install " MobileODINLite-v2.15" and then install " MobileODIN_FlashKernel_N7000-v2.0". Now launch Mobile ODIN. It should ask for su permissions and select "Allow" make sure the "remember" option is checked. Select 'Open file' and navigate to wherever you put the "I9220LP1-N7000-ICS-REPACK.tar" file transferred earlier. It should say that it has loaded the file. You will notice the 'Modem' and 'Param' fields are empty, that is fine. Scroll down to 'Flash firmware' and select 'Continue'. Mobile ODIN will boot into recovery and proceed with the flashing. DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS UNTIL IT IS COMPLETED.
### OPTIONAL STEP *ONLY* FOR ROCKETROM/CRISKELO-ROM : Once the flashing is complete, it will take you to clockworkmod. Perform a 'wipe data/factory reset'. Reboot. *SKIP TO SECTION 4A/4B* for further instructions.
10) Once the flashing is complete, it will take you to clockworkmod. DO NOT REBOOT. Navigate the recovery using volume and home buttons. Select 'Install zip from sdcard' and then 'choose zip from sdcard', navigate to 'gappsv7.1.zip.' Proceed to install the zip. Navigate back to main menu and select 'wipe data/factory reset' and say yes. Now select 'reboot system now'.
11) You should now have a stable, rooted ICS. BUT we need to get rid of all the bloatware before we can proceed. There is no set up screen. If your screen in all black when it boots up, that is fine. Reboot the phone. Reboot it again, just to be sure. Get Titanium Backup free either with market, or with the apk. You will need to set up your google account before you can download through market. Once you have Titanium Backup, the clean up begins. You will need to enable 'Unknown sources' under 'Security' and 'USB debugging' under 'Development' before you can use Titanium Backup.
12) Launch Titanium Backup it will ask for root and allow it. Click through the popups. Click the Backup/Restore tab. We begin from all the way dowm, so scroll down all the way. You can uninstall an app by clicking on the app and selecting "Un-install !" option. Click OK on any warnings you will see. Below is a list with the apps that I personally like to remove. It includes the "Samsung Hubs" because they mostly serve Chinese content.
Section (3) : The Bloatware list
-Two apps with Chinese characters at the very bottom.
-Zinio
-Youko
-wikiAR
-weibo
-VIVA magazine
-Trim
-TaoBao
-Straight Flush
-Software update (BOTH of them)
-Social Hub (BOTH)
-SNSAccountRr
-SNSAccountQz
-SNS disclaimer
-Sina weather, stock & news.
-RenRen
-Readers Hub
-Qzone
-QQ Browser AND QQ
-PressReader
-Palmenews & palmebook
-Navigation (This is NOT google navigation)
-Music Hub
-Media Hub
-Kobo
-Dictionary
That's it! Restart your Note and you should have a great, fully-functional ICS ROM! This procedure has been thoroughly tested by me and works every time. ALSO scroll down to check out the recommended apps for better functionality.
Section (4A) : TeamRocketROM ICS installation
****THIS SECTION IS TO BE FOLLOWED ONLY IF YOU WANT TEAMROCKETROM******
1) Once you are done with step 10 from Section (2) you should have the CF repack which forms the base for a lot of other ICS ROMs out there. So you absolutely NEED the cf repack running. If you don;t have it, go back to Section (2) and follow steps from 1 through 10.
2) Transfer the files "TeamRocketRom_ICS_Notev1.4_beta", "TeamRocketRom_ICS_Notev1.5_beta" and "Reworked_15ToggleBar_for_TeamRocketROM_v1.5" to you internal or micro sd. DO NOT UNZIP THEM. Turn off your phone and hold down volume UP, menu and power until you boot into clockworkmod recovery.
3) Now you need to perform a full wipe. Select "wipe data/factory reset" and yes. Now select "wipe cache" and select Yes. Go to advanced > Wipe dalvik cahe > Yes. Select back to go back to main menu.
4) Select "install zip from sd card" > choose zip from sd card > now navigate to the "TeamRocketRom_ICS_Notev1.4_beta" file. Remember it is *1.4*. Slect the file and proceed to flashing. After it is done flashing, perform a full wipe like we did in step 3 (wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and wipe dalvik cahe). THIS IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL.
5) Once you are done performing the full wipe, go back to the main menu and hit "reboot system now". The phone will reboot, give it some time. Once it is up and running, quickly setup your google account.
6) Now turn the phone off and hold voulume UP, menu and power to get into cwm. Select "install zip from sdcard" > choose zip from sd card > now select "TeamRocketRom_ICS_Notev1.5_beta". Remember, THIS TIME IT IS V1.5. After it is done flashing, do not do any wipes. Go back to main menu and reboot the system.
7) Wait till the phone boots, it will take some time. Go settings and about to verify that you are running RocketROM v1.5. Now, for the final part.
8) Turn off your phone and hold down volume UP, menu and power until you boot into clockworkmod recovery. Select "instll zip from sd card" > "choose zip from sd card" > now select the "Reworked_15ToggleBar_for_TeamRocketROM_v1.5" zip file and let install. Once done, don't wipe anything. Go back to main menu and reboot system. Congrats! You are now running TeamRocketROM ICS v1.5.
Section (4B) : criskelo ROM ICS installation
****THIS SECTION IS TO BE FOLLOWED ONLY IF YOU WANT CRISKELO ROM******
1) Once you are done with step 10 from Section (2) you should have the CF repack which forms the base for a lot of other ICS ROMs out there. So you absolutely NEED the cf repack running. If you don;t have it, go back to Section (2) and follow steps from 1 through 10.
2) Transfer the file "CriskeloRomNOTE.vICS-V1-Beta1-MD5-79520216F3E0F9D0DC5F87EB82EBB143" to your internal / micro sd. DO NOT UNZIP. Turn off your phone and hold down volume UP, menu and power until you boot into clockworkmod recovery.
3) Now you need to perform a full wipe. Select "wipe data/factory reset" and yes. Now select "wipe cache" and select Yes. Go to advanced > Wipe dalvik cahe > Yes. Select back to go back to main menu
4) Select "install zip from sd card" > choose zip from sd card > now navigate to "CriskeloRomNOTE.vICS-V1-Beta1-MD5-79520216F3E0F9D0DC5F87EB82EBB143". Select file and proceed with installation.
5) After it is done flashing, perform a full wipe like we did in step 3 (wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and wipe dalvik cahe), just to be sure. Go back to main menu and select reboot system now. Enjoy your criskelo ROM!
Section (5) : Getting back to your old Ginger Bread ROM :
If your having troubles and want to go back to your old GB ROM, this is how you restore. Credits to chasmodo for the instructions.
1. download AbyssNote 3.9 kernel from HERE | MIRROR. It's a flashable zip.
2. put this zip on your SD Card before you try to restore your previous system
3. when you want to restore, power off your phone
4. boot into recovery (Volume up + Home + Power)
5. chose 'install zip from SD Card'
6. navigate to your Abyss kernel zip and flash it
7. go back to the Recovery start menu
8. go to advanced/reboot recovery <--- this will reboot the phone directly to recovery
9. you will discover that you now have Hyperdroid Redpill Recovery - it comes with the Abyss kernel - it's pretty much the same thing as CWMR
10. wipe cache, dalvik, do your factory reset
11. start your restore, and it will work.
Section (6) : Recommended apps
- Go Keyboard - Great, highly customizable keyboard. Includes emoji, touch tone keypad, smileys and themes. Does not lag.
- Nova Launcher - Awesome launcher meant ONLY for ICS. Highly customizable with stock ICS look and feel. Very stable too. Includes persistent search bar, dock pages, etc. Original thread HERE.
- Winamp - Really good music player with great navigation and a good looking widget. Also includes lock-screen integration.
- Airdroid - This app is must have for anyone who want to sync their phone wirelessly over wifi. Free and awesome.
- MX Video - Excellent video player. Essential for this ROM because stock player does not function. Has great gesture controls and plays almost anything you throw at it.
- ROM Manager - ONLY IF you are having trouble with force closing apps and general freezes, get ROM Manager and run 'Fix permissions'. I recommend that you do not mess with any other option on ROM Manager unless you know what you're doing.
Section (7) : Tips, tricks and troubleshooting
-- 14 Button Toggle Bar : This is a very nifty little UI tweak by Chris X.. Original post here. It is basically a really cool looking Notification bar with a lot of toggles. I have included a screenshot below. This tweak also works on criskelo ROM. I haven't tested it with chainfire repack, but you are free to give it a try. CLICK HERE to download.
-- Get stock ICS icons for CF repack (Nova Launcher) :
For ICS icons on your Homescreen, download "Ice Cream Sandwich (theme)" by kovdev from Market. Now go back to your Nova Launcher homescreen, tap and hold the icon you want to change and hit edit. Now click on the icon, select "ADW Icon Pack" and proceed to select the appropriate icon. However, the icon will only change on the homescreen and not the app drawer.
-- SoD & Freezes : If you are getting random freezes and/or Screen of Death issues, remove your SIM and microsd, transfer all the required files to internal memory and start over. You can also try using clockworkmod or ROM manager to fix permissions.
Hit the Thanks button if this helps at all. All credit goes to everyone who deserves it. Especially Chainfire. And remember, hit the Thanks if it helps. Good day.

will this work on a non stock rom? ie. Romow v8, abyss kernal 4.0?

Im just waiting for the checkrom version of ICS

dr. xp55 said:
will this work on a non stock rom? ie. Romow v8, abyss kernal 4.0?
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Yes. I assume you're already rooted? So you can just start from step 8. If you have a good baseband from Romow, I think you will be just fine.

toofank said:
Im just waiting for the checkrom version of ICS
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Oh well... You can always update. ICS to ICS upgrades shouldn't be too hard.

acidburn89 said:
Install " MobileODINLite-v2.15" and then install " MobileODIN_FlashKernel_N7000-v2.0".
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Hello,
I have mobile odin pro which downloaded something I started an app for the first time ( i think it was flash kernel, but I'm not sure) ...
Do I need to install MobileODIN_FlashKernel_N7000-v2.0 ?
And I have stock KK5 rooted, that means I can start from step 8 ?
edit: just read the official Mobile Odin page here, and the last sentence states that only Lite users have to manually download flashkernel

just follwoed all ur steps from step8 coming darky rom 3.3 worked perfectly thanks alot man!!!!!!!

Did everything from step 8, successfully flashed ICS and removed bloatware
Thanks a lot

i9000gt said:
just follwoed all ur steps from step8 coming darky rom 3.3 worked perfectly thanks alot man!!!!!!!
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turshija said:
Did everything from step 8, successfully flashed ICS and removed bloatware
Thanks a lot
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I'm glad I could help.

theres a problem theres no keybaord only stupid voice and when i installed ics keybaord the whole os keeps crashing. its too late for this i got work tommorow what am i to do

i9000gt said:
theres a problem theres no keybaord only stupid voice and when i installed ics keybaord the whole os keeps crashing. its too late for this i got work tommorow what am i to do
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Did you make a backup in cwm by any chance? If you didn't, you might just wanna start from step 1 again. Trust me, it wont take long now that you have done it once. I did the whole thing over just to write the guide. Took me about 30 minutes.
Edit. Hold on a sec! Did you say you just 'installed' the keyboard? Through market, right? If you did it by market and do not alter any system files with clockworkmod or root explorer then, you can boot into cwm by volume up, home and power and wipe your device. Everything should be back to normal after that. You won't lose root.

is there no way i can download any keyboards apks? i just need it so that i can sign onto my gmail account?

i9000gt said:
is there no way i can download any keyboards apks? i just need it so that i can sign onto my gmail account?
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I thought your whole ICS was being unresponsive. Just do a wipe. Or get apks for a third party keyboard. Go keyboard is what I use. Just google "go keyboard apk download"

acidburn89 said:
I thought your whole ICS was being unresponsive. Just do a wipe. Or get apks for a third party keyboard. Go keyboard is what I use. Just google "go keyboard apk download"
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Lol yeah go keyboard worked perfectly. I must say this keyboard is kinda awsome too lol gonnakeep this one!!!! This thanks mate

just do as the he said n everythin works like charm finally usin ics thx alot

acidburn89 said:
I thought your whole ICS was being unresponsive. Just do a wipe. Or get apks for a third party keyboard. Go keyboard is what I use. Just google "go keyboard apk download"
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Lol yeah go keyboard worked perfectly. I must say this keyboard is kinda awsome too lol gonnakeep this one!!!! This thanks mate

i9000gt said:
Lol yeah go keyboard worked perfectly. I must say this keyboard is kinda awsome too lol gonnakeep this one!!!! This thanks mate
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Yeah, it's a great keyboard. I have reduced the height of the keys by one unit in both portrait and landscape. I also have the emoji plugin, which is kinda cool. 0_o

Fail, I liked the new Gmail, but everything seemed so big, since I got used to 240 dpi, downloaded DPI Changer from Market, decreased DPI, and after that I couldn't boot
So I had to flash stock rom using Odin, and start over ...
Now I've just rooted stock rom, and waiting for battery to charge over 50%, since all these flashing and rooting sucked most of the juice out of it
Btw, the best keyboard in my opinion is "Thumb Keyboard"

So you're saying it's FULLY FUNCTIONAL? As in everything works just as well or close to the stock rom? Then no need for me to wait for the official release from Samsung?
If so, I'll do it baby.

I am amazed how smooth this rom is
So far its stable, we will see that in few days

A Complete Thread About Upgrading Samsung Galaxy S III to Android Lollipop 5.1.1

Hello everybody! I have searched for all the topics talking about How to your S III to Lollipop 5.1.1? So i'm here today to show you the complete steps to:
I - Root your Phone.
II - Flashing the recovery Mode.
III - Installing the ROM in your device.
IIII - Enjoying the Lollipop 5.1.1
HTML:
WARNING:
-I'm not responsable for any damage can caused in your device or losing your SD Card. Everything is working fine in my device.
I - Root your phone:
Rooting your device is so easy that means to give your OS a new options contains Flashing ROMs
So to root your phone you need a PC and a software called Odin. First search on it and download it
After downloading software: to open it:
1) Right Click on the Winrar ZIP.
2) Choose "extract files" option.
3) Then you'll have a folder open it.
4) Right Click on Odion.exe (application)
5) Choose "Run as administartion".
6) The Proogram will be opened.
7) Next to complete the rest of rooting you should get the access to download in your device by :
_Click the "-" Volume button + Power Button + Home Button together for a little while.
_ Then click "+" Volume Button.
8) Now Connect your PC with your device using USB cable then wait windows installs drivers (for 10 or 20 secs) and you'll see a blue case in the left corner upper.
9) Click on "PDA" Button and search the file "CF-Root".
10) Click on "Start" button after few minutes Odin will show in the up of the bleu square "RESET!"
If everything is done like the above steps then Reboot your phone and remove the USB cable . then you'll see a new application added called "Super SU" that means your device rooted successfully
Note: if you are not seeing the "CWM" on your device that means the "ClockWorkMod" application not installed yet so you must download it by the following steps:
1) Go to the PlayStore and write in the search bar: "Rom Manger".
2) Then you'll see "Rom Manager" application download it.
II - Flashing the recovery Mode:
So after you downloadthe clockworkmodmod application now you have to install the recovery on your device to do that:
1) Open the applicaion installed.
2) Choose the first option "Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery".
3) Choose your phone's name from the list once you find it, click on it.
4) Once the installing finished, Power off your phone
_Click "+" Volume Button + Power Button + Home Button simultanity (to ckeck the result).
And now the last part of all this.
III- Installing the ROM on your device:
Note: you must have a SD Card of 2GB or more
First thing to install the ROM you need to download GAPPS (Google Apps) and the ROM
Why we are needing GAPPS?
GAPPS is the complitation of google Apps on the new ROM.
You can download them from any website
After downloading them as a Winrar ZIP on your PC copy them and past them on your SD Card. Now to flash everything and install Lollipop on your Android device:
1) Put your SD Card on your device.
2) Click on "+" Volume Button and the power button and the home button in the same time.
3) The ClockWorkMod Recovery will open
_Go to "Wipe data/cache " option and click on it by the power button, then Select YES.
_ The Same thing in "Wipe cache" option.
Currently your device is wipped or formatted
Now Flash Your ROM:
_ Go to "install ZIP from SD Card " option, Select your ROM that u installed it on your SD Card by the power button.
_then the same thing to installing GAPPS.
Once Everything is done and you see "installing complete", Reboot your system now (open your device)
Finally your device is upgrading to Lollipop 5.1.1!
So yeah! that's all, Thank you for your support and we hope this work be helpful!! :laugh:

Reb0t said:
Hello everybody! I have searched for all the topics talking about How to your S III to Lollipop 5.1.1? So i'm here today to show you the complete steps to:
I - Root your Phone.
II - Flashing the recovery Mode.
III - Installing the ROM in your device.
IIII - Enjoying the Lollipop 5.1.1
HTML:
WARNING:
-I'm not responsable for any damage can caused in your device or losing your SD Card. Everything is working fine in my device.
I - Root your phone:
Rooting your device is so easy that means to give your OS a new options contains Flashing ROMs
So to root your phone you need a PC and a software called Odin. First search on it and download it
After downloading software: to open it:
1) Right Click on the Winrar ZIP.
2) Choose "extract files" option.
3) Then you'll have a folder open it.
4) Right Click on Odion.exe (application)
5) Choose "Run as administartion".
6) The Proogram will be opened.
7) Next to complete the rest of rooting you should get the access to download in your device by :
_Click the "-" Volume button + Power Button + Home Button together for a little while.
_ Then click "+" Volume Button.
8) Now Connect your PC with your device using USB cable then wait windows installs drivers (for 10 or 20 secs) and you'll see a blue case in the left corner upper.
9) Click on "PDA" Button and search the file "CF-Root".
10) Click on "Start" button after few minutes Odin will show in the up of the bleu square "RESET!"
If everything is done like the above steps then Reboot your phone and remove the USB cable . then you'll see a new application added called "Super SU" that means your device rooted successfully
Note: if you are not seeing the "CWM" on your device that means the "ClockWorkMod" application not installed yet so you must download it by the following steps:
1) Go to the PlayStore and write in the search bar: "Rom Manger".
2) Then you'll see "Rom Manager" application download it.
II - Flashing the recovery Mode:
So after you downloadthe clockworkmodmod application now you have to install the recovery on your device to do that:
1) Open the applicaion installed.
2) Choose the first option "Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery".
3) Choose your phone's name from the list once you find it, click on it.
4) Once the installing finished, Power off your phone
_Click "+" Volume Button + Power Button + Home Button simultanity (to ckeck the result).
And now the last part of all this.
III- Installing the ROM on your device:
Note: you must have a SD Card of 2GB or more
First thing to install the ROM you need to download GAPPS (Google Apps) and the ROM
Why we are needing GAPPS?
GAPPS is the complitation of google Apps on the new ROM.
You can download them from any website
After downloading them as a Winrar ZIP on your PC copy them and past them on your SD Card. Now to flash everything and install Lollipop on your Android device:
1) Put your SD Card on your device.
2) Click on "+" Volume Button and the power button and the home button in the same time.
3) The ClockWorkMod Recovery will open
_Go to "Wipe data/cache " option and click on it by the power button, then Select YES.
_ The Same thing in "Wipe cache" option.
Currently your device is wipped or formatted
Now Flash Your ROM:
_ Go to "install ZIP from SD Card " option, Select your ROM that u installed it on your SD Card by the power button.
_then the same thing to installing GAPPS.
Once Everything is done and you see "installing complete", Reboot your system now (open your device)
Finally your device is upgrading to Lollipop 5.1.1!
So yeah! that's all, Thank you for your support and we hope this work be helpful!! :laugh:
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Hi Thanx, where to download the ROM package from?

ukchy123 said:
Hi Thanx, where to download the ROM package from?
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Hi, Sorry but i can't add outside links that's why i didn't put links to download. (you know XDA rules :crying: )

Lollipop ROMs
[INDEX] Galaxy S3 - ROMs, Kernels, MODs, GUIDES [19/01/16]
Look there, to find a Lollipop ROM for S3.

Yes you can find there.

Trafalgar Square said:
[INDEX] Galaxy S3 - ROMs, Kernels, MODs, GUIDES [19/01/16]
Look there, to find a Lollipop ROM for S3.
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yes you can find in this link.

Unroot redmi 2 prime

I want to unroot my redmi 2 prime and install stock ROM. Can anyone tell me the step by step process.
Sent from my 2014818 using XDA-Developers mobile app

How to go back to stock, fully unrooted.
DISCLAIMER - PLEASE CHOOSE TO FOLLOW THIS GUIDE ONLY AT >YOUR OWN< DISCRETION AND DECISION. DON'T PLAY ANY BLAME GAMES LATER - I'M NOT INTERESTED
First Download the suitable FASTBOOT ROM and RECOVERY ROM (both) to your PC from here - (Check first whether you have just Redmi 2 or the Redmi 2 "Prime"/"Pro" version) -
http://en.miui.com/download-261.html (Stable - 7.1.3.0; developer 6.4.14)
Or just for Redmi 2 (MIUI 7 beta 6.5.12) (Redmi 2 Prime updates suspended)
Recovery
http://bigota.d.miui.com/6.5.12/miui_HM2XWCGlobal_6.5.12_238e7fded3_4.4.zip
Fastboot
http://bigota.d.miui.com/6.5.12/wt8...12_20160419.0000.19_4.4_global_19ebfb4951.tgz
0. Make sure you have a BACKUP of your current ROM ready in the external SD CARD (which has to remain inserted throughout this process).
1. Make as much a backup of your internal memory as possible. (Making it in ext. SD card is the best, fastest option, if you have that much space free in external sd card)
2. Reboot to TWRP (if you've installed, which I am guessing to be true).
3. Go into "Wipe", then slide the slider down below all the way to the right. [COLOR] (THIS WILL ALSO ERASE YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD, SO I AM ASSUMING YOU BACKED UP YOUR DATA FIRST) [/COLOR] .
4. Now come back to TWRP main menu -> "Mount".
5. Make Sure the MTP status button there shows "Disable MTP", which will mean that MTP is RIGHT NOW in an "Enabled" state. If it shows "Enable MTP", click on it until it shows "Disable MTP".
6. Now connect your Phone to your PC via USB cable, and transfer the recovery ROM which you downloaded earlier, to your external SD Card's main (ROOT) folder, don't make any sub folder. Also make sure that you don't modify the name of the file (as no spaces should be there). Else, just name it update.zip (only if you really want to XD).
7. Now, inside TWRP, go into "Wipe" -> "Advanced Wipe" -> tick "System", "Data", "Cache", "Dalvik Cache", "Internal Memory".
8. Once finished, come back to TWRP main menu.
9. Go to "Install" -> "Select Storage" -> "External SD Card" -> <selectYOURzipFILEnow>.zip
10. Let it install. It might give you error. If so, don't panic. After error, return to main menu. Remove you battery, re-insert it, then press VolumeUP+VolumeDOWN+Power. As soon as MI Logo comes back up, release the buttons. This will let you back to TWRP.
11. In case of error, keep repeating steps 7 to 9. Also, don't forget to post here, WHAT EXACTLY the error screen says.
12. When ROM finally gets installed, congrats!
If MIUI really doesn't get installed upto 3-4 tries, don't worry. Remove the battery, let the phone cool down (leave it as it is for minimum 20-30 minutes with battery taken out). After that, try again, just once more.
If, however, you're still unable to install MIUI successfully, then also don't worry, jut follow the steps 7 to 9 again, then take out your battery.
Now while your phone is cooling down, take the time to read this : http://en.miui.com/thread-126437-1-1.html and follow the steps as outlined (don't take any ROM files from there, they are older versions). Just follow there from Step 1 to 9, and you will be back.
Congratulations. Don't forget to NOT root if you want to remain "unrooted" .
JUST REMEMBER - DO NOT PANIC, NO MATTER WHAT. YOUR DEVICE IS NOT DEAD UNTIL ANY HARDWARE PART HAS RECEIVED SOME IRREPARABLE DAMAGE IN BETWEEN THIS PROCESS.

Please help me and excuse me for my bad english. SM-J510FN/DS

I'm new and hoping that someone can help me here.
I have two Android devices and i know that i should use google, i used it for over 10 hours and can't find a solution...
I can show you a video or a photo of the proof of purchase, the phone has no value for me, only the files are important to me. I forgot my 4 to 6 digit pin on my second device, because i only used it two times per month. USB debugging and mobile data are turned off. Is there a way to bypass the pin or save the data?
DrFone has not listed my device. Have already tried in the recovery menu, the device to "mount". So I can enable automatic USB debugging. Developer option is I think off and the current Android version is probably 6.0.1. However, did not work, it came an error message
"failed to open dev block/bootdevice by name misc no such file or directory".
I'm not sure about this solution, but do you think that this will working for my problem ?
""1. You need to be rooted and cwm installed.(dont worry if you are not rooted, you can still root and continue to the procedure...)
2.you need aroma file manager.....
Steps:
1.copy aromafm-1.91.zip in your sdcard
2.reboot into recovery.(turn off, then hold volume up+home+power key)
3.install zip from sdcard.
4.select aromafm-1.91.zip
5.then go to settings scroll down and select mount everything, then come back to main menu...
6.now go to data/system and find gesture.key and delete it
7.exit and reboot..
8.when you restart you will still c pattern lock screen jst swipe""
Maybe you have other options ?
I believe in humanuty
Greetings from Germany and you guys are great !
Hoping that someone can help me. :fingers-crossed:

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7 or 10") from Stock to Android 8.1

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7 or 10") from Stock to Android 8.1
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Unified (7 or 10", espressowifi/3g) Stock to Android 8.1 Oreo / Unlegacy Android
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 to a newer one with Android 8.1.
Make sure your tablet is fine before going further: in Android, go to Settings > About device > Model number is listed below.
- espressowifi
- GT-P3110 (7", Wi-Fi)
- GT-P3113 (7", Wi-Fi)
- GT-P5110 (10.1", Wi-Fi)
- GT-P5113 (10.1", Wi-Fi)
- espresso3g
- GT-P3100 (7", 3G)
- GT-P5100 (10.1", 3G)
If not, quit this tutorial.
Disney+ and Netflix are working.
CHANGELOG
v1. Initial release for Android 8.1
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Galaxy Tab 2 pack: https://bit.ly/djibe-galaxytab2-pack
(contains Samsung tweaked Odin 3.13.1 + Samsung USB drivers + TWRP 3.4.0-0 official recovery + Magisk Root + Aurora Store). Unzip files.
+ ROM Android 8.1 Unlegacy Android: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-aosp-8-1-oreo-unlegacy-android-unofficial.4323203/
Download latest Wi-Fi build here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/ua_espresso-8-1-0-20211021-surefixed-zip.5438769/
Download latest 3G build here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=7161016148664826463
### GPS and Camera don't work. Use an Android 7.1 ROM if you need these
+ BitGApps Package ARM 8.1 (R44+): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/custom-gapps-bitgapps-for-android.4012165/post-81060605
Download latest build: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ a microSD card. Copy ROM, Gapps, Magisk root and Aurora Store on microSD card (FAT32 format) and insert it in phone.
+ Charge phone to 100%
2) BACKUP DATA
Install Samsung drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug phone to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
Use app like Backupyourmobile and SMS backup & Restore to backup contacts, etc.
Check that backup is located on microSD card.
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Now connect to Wi-Fi, Settings > About device > Software update. Check you already have the latest.
3) FLASH TWRP 3.4 RECOVERY
Shut down tablet.
Boot in Download Mode: hold Power + Volume- until you see Warning's screen and release all buttons.
Confirm access to Download mode by pressing Volume+.
Connect tablet in USB, wait during bootloader drivers installation.
Then launch Odin.exe (included in my archive) and wait for Odin indicator ID:COM to become blue.
In options: Verify re-partition and Auto Reboot are NOT ticked while F. Reset Time is ticked.
In Files > PDA > select twrp-3.4.0-0-espressowifi.img.tar
### or twrp-3.4.0-0-espresso3g.img.tar for 3G model.
### Warranty will be Void after next click ###
Click Start.
When Success green message appears, unplug USB.
Now hold Power + Volume+ until Samsung logo shows up and release buttons.
### If tablet reboots normally, recovery will be reset. You can flash TWRP with Odin again.
4) BACKUP SYSTEM (Nandroid backup)
Wait a few seconds for TWRP recovery to boot.
Recovery asks for Keep System Read Only ? > Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Backup > you can select the partitions you want to save.
I prefer to backup System, EFS and Boot.
Now type Select Storage > Select Micro SD card and confirm with OK
Now Swipe to Backup and wait during process.
Go to Home screen and continue with next chapter.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
Go to Wipe > Format Data
Type yes and confirm with bottom right icon.
Go to Home > Reboot > Recovery > Do not install app.
Back to TWRP, go to Wipe > Advanced wipe,
select Dalvik, System, Data, Internal Storage (if you really made a backup from step 2), Cache, then Swipe to Wipe,
then back.
### Don't select microSD or you will lose your backup
Go to Home > Reboot > Recovery > Do not install app.
6) FLASH ROM, GAPPS
Go to Install > choose ua_expresso*.zip,
(if you don't see the files, tap on Select Storage and make sure Micro SDCard is active).
then Add more Zips > bitgapps*.zip
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
then Reboot System.
Wait for the phone to boot during 5 minutes.
### Don't connect to your Google account before setting up root.
7) IMPROVE
Go to Settings > System > About tablet
### Wi-Fi users, don't be scared, Galaxy Tab 2 3G is written, not a big deal.
Tap on the "Build number" entry seven times. You are notified that developer settings are now active.
Go to Settings > System > Developer options,
Set Windows animation to 0, Transition animation and transition scales to x 0,5.
If Netflix or Disney+ are not accessible from the Play Store, use Aurora Store.
8) STORE YOUR BACKUP IN A SAFE PLACE
Connect phone or microSD to PC.
Open microSD folder and backup TWRP folder to a safe place.
Enjoy,
djibe
Thanks: @Mighty, @LR7875, LOS Team, TWRP Team, BitGapps team, topjohnwu

Hi, there doesn't seem to be anything named Magisk Root within the download zip. Is it missing or am I missing something?

iCasseus said:
Hi, there doesn't seem to be anything named Magisk Root within the download zip. Is it missing or am I missing something?
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Hi,true and sorry for that
You can download it here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases

djibe89 said:
Hi,true and sorry for that
You can download it here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
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Thanks. What do you do with Magisk after copying it to the external memory as it isn't mentioned in any other steps?
I have managed to follow all other steps and have it running with android 8.1 however Disney+ and Netflix do not work as I believe they see the tablet as rooted and don't like it. I have tried a few Disney+ install work arounds but still doesn't work. Do you have any ideas? Cheers

djibe89 said:
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7 or 10") from Stock to Android 8.1
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Unified (7 or 10", espressowifi/3g) Stock to Android 8.1 Oreo / Unlegacy Android
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 to a newer one with Android 8.1.
Make sure your tablet is fine before going further: in Android, go to Settings > About device > Model number is listed below.
- espressowifi
- GT-P3110 (7", Wi-Fi)
- GT-P3113 (7", Wi-Fi)
- GT-P5110 (10.1", Wi-Fi)
- GT-P5113 (10.1", Wi-Fi)
- espresso3g
- GT-P3100 (7", 3G)
- GT-P5100 (10.1", 3G)
If not, quit this tutorial.
Disney+ and Netflix are working.
CHANGELOG
v1. Initial release for Android 8.1
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Galaxy Tab 2 pack: https://bit.ly/djibe-galaxytab2-pack
(contains Samsung tweaked Odin 3.13.1 + Samsung USB drivers + TWRP 3.4.0-0 official recovery + Magisk Root + Aurora Store). Unzip files.
+ ROM Android 8.1 Unlegacy Android: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-aosp-8-1-oreo-unlegacy-android-unofficial.4323203/
Download latest Wi-Fi build here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/ua_espresso-8-1-0-20211021-surefixed-zip.5438769/
Download latest 3G build here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=7161016148664826463
### GPS and Camera don't work. Use an Android 7.1 ROM if you need these
+ BitGApps Package ARM 8.1 (R44+): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/custom-gapps-bitgapps-for-android.4012165/post-81060605
Download latest build: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ a microSD card. Copy ROM, Gapps, Magisk root and Aurora Store on microSD card (FAT32 format) and insert it in phone.
+ Charge phone to 100%
2) BACKUP DATA
Install Samsung drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug phone to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
Use app like Backupyourmobile and SMS backup & Restore to backup contacts, etc.
Check that backup is located on microSD card.
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Now connect to Wi-Fi, Settings > About device > Software update. Check you already have the latest.
3) FLASH TWRP 3.4 RECOVERY
Shut down tablet.
Boot in Download Mode: hold Power + Volume- until you see Warning's screen and release all buttons.
Confirm access to Download mode by pressing Volume+.
Connect tablet in USB, wait during bootloader drivers installation.
Then launch Odin.exe (included in my archive) and wait for Odin indicator ID:COM to become blue.
In options: Verify re-partition and Auto Reboot are NOT ticked while F. Reset Time is ticked.
In Files > PDA > select twrp-3.4.0-0-espressowifi.img.tar
### or twrp-3.4.0-0-espresso3g.img.tar for 3G model.
### Warranty will be Void after next click ###
Click Start.
When Success green message appears, unplug USB.
Now hold Power + Volume+ until Samsung logo shows up and release buttons.
### If tablet reboots normally, recovery will be reset. You can flash TWRP with Odin again.
4) BACKUP SYSTEM (Nandroid backup)
Wait a few seconds for TWRP recovery to boot.
Recovery asks for Keep System Read Only ? > Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Backup > you can select the partitions you want to save.
I prefer to backup System, EFS and Boot.
Now type Select Storage > Select Micro SD card and confirm with OK
Now Swipe to Backup and wait during process.
Go to Home screen and continue with next chapter.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
Go to Wipe > Format Data
Type yes and confirm with bottom right icon.
Go to Home > Reboot > Recovery > Do not install app.
Back to TWRP, go to Wipe > Advanced wipe,
select Dalvik, System, Data, Internal Storage (if you really made a backup from step 2), Cache, then Swipe to Wipe,
then back.
### Don't select microSD or you will lose your backup
Go to Home > Reboot > Recovery > Do not install app.
6) FLASH ROM, GAPPS
Go to Install > choose ua_expresso*.zip,
(if you don't see the files, tap on Select Storage and make sure Micro SDCard is active).
then Add more Zips > bitgapps*.zip
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
then Reboot System.
Wait for the phone to boot during 5 minutes.
### Don't connect to your Google account before setting up root.
7) IMPROVE
Go to Settings > System > About tablet
### Wi-Fi users, don't be scared, Galaxy Tab 2 3G is written, not a big deal.
Tap on the "Build number" entry seven times. You are notified that developer settings are now active.
Go to Settings > System > Developer options,
Set Windows animation to 0, Transition animation and transition scales to x 0,5.
If Netflix or Disney+ are not accessible from the Play Store, use Aurora Store.
8) STORE YOUR BACKUP IN A SAFE PLACE
Connect phone or microSD to PC.
Open microSD folder and backup TWRP folder to a safe place.
Enjoy,
djibe
Thanks: @Mighty, @LR7875, LOS Team, TWRP Team, BitGapps team, topjohnwu
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Hi, may I ask where I can get the 7.1 ROM for my P3100?
Thank you very much! (my dad loves using old stuffs, but he wants GPS for some reasons)

Hi All,
Thanks for the tuto.
During the process, at point 6 for the zip files.
ua_expresso*.zip has been selected but i added BiTGApp 12 instead of 8.1.
ua_expresso*.zip installed but not BiTGApp.
The tablets works fine but without browser etc.
i tried to install again from Odin but it doens't come to TRW. The tablet restarts with ANDROID.
Thanks for any help,
Cheers,

bilame said:
Hi All,
Thanks for the tuto.
During the process, at point 6 for the zip files.
ua_expresso*.zip has been selected but i added BiTGApp 12 instead of 8.1.
ua_expresso*.zip installed but not BiTGApp.
The tablets works fine but without browser etc.
i tried to install again from Odin but it doens't come to TRW. The tablet restarts with ANDROID.
Thanks for any help,
Cheers,
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Hi, can you boot with Power + Volume+ and release when Samsung logo is displayed ?

Hi djibe89,
Thanks for the quick reply.
Yes, i started with power + volume+ and it leaded to TRW.
so i installed the BiTGApp 8.1, then wiped cache/dalvik then reboot.
it didn't take 5 min but no apps has been installed unfortunately

bilame said:
Hi djibe89,
Thanks for the quick reply.
Yes, i started with power + volume+ and it leaded to TRW.
so i installed the BiTGApp 8.1, then wiped cache/dalvik then reboot.
it didn't take 5 min but no apps has been installed unfortunately
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You can try OpenGApps then

bilame said:
Hi djibe89,
Thanks for the quick reply.
Yes, i started with power + volume+ and it leaded to TRW.
so i installed the BiTGApp 8.1, then wiped cache/dalvik then reboot.
it didn't take 5 min but no apps has been installed unfortunately
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djibe89 said:
You can try OpenGApps then
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or deltadroid : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-minimal-gapps-gapps-lp-20150107-1-t2997368

aqt169 said:
Hi, may I ask where I can get the 7.1 ROM for my P3100?
Thank you very much! (my dad loves using old stuffs, but he wants GPS for some reasons)
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GPS works in 8.1 rom tho

Hi,
Thanks Djibe89 and TheDoctor46.
I am wondering if files put on the sdcard from the first install could avoid right install of BiTGApp 8.1 ?
it's quite weird, i have no sound.
i could install a browser from playstore.
well, i'll try both OpenGapps and deltadroid.

bilame said:
Hi,
Thanks Djibe89 and TheDoctor46.
I am wondering if files put on the sdcard from the first install could avoid right install of BiTGApp 8.1 ?
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Not it should not affect installation as thats what everyone does. Maybe a problem of BiTGapps?? (I have never tried them)

Hi members,
question everything works fine but i dont see playstore ore browser what did i wrong?

mp3catcher said:
Hi members,
question everything works fine but i dont see playstore ore browser what did i wrong?
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Hi, which GApps did you flash ?

djibe89 said:
Hi, which GApps did you flash ?
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Gapps base arm64-9.0.0 20180918 signed and bitgapps arm64-12.0.0-r45 both not working

mp3catcher said:
Gapps base arm64-9.0.0 20180918 signed and bitgapps arm64-12.0.0-r45 both not working
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Well, Oreo is Android 8.1 so you have to download 8.1 GApps: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApp...wnload/v1.7/BiTGApps-arm-8.1.0-R45_signed.zip
Clean wipe and flash ROM + GAPPS

mp3catcher said:
Gapps base arm64-9.0.0 20180918 signed and bitgapps arm64-12.0.0-r45 both not working
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You can't flash arm64 gapps on arm (v7) device and expect it to work.