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[Q] Flashing rom/radio help?

I have a question for y'all experts lol :silly: i got my nexus 4 over the weekend and am already rooted with SuperSU, and am running TWRP as my recovery. the problem I am having is with flashing roms/radios. I tried installing toasted marshmallow (here) and had the following problems. after running the awesome wipe script, I flashed the rom followed by infernogapps and rebooted. After waiting about half an hour, the phone was still at the bootup animation. So I shut the phone off restored to the stock image and tried to find out what I was doing wrong. I saw something about 4.2.2 radios and tried to flash the fko1/fko2 radios prior to reflashing. the flash came up FAILED, saying that there was no md5sum and there was an error within the samsung packages? i tried to reflash the rom anyway, once again with no success. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFUL as I would really like to try out this rom. I'm not new to rooting or flashing roms or anything, however I am no expert and this is my first time attempting to flash roms to this particular device.
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Rooted beer said:
I have a question for y'all experts lol :silly: i got my nexus 4 over the weekend and am already rooted with SuperSU, and am running TWRP as my recovery. the problem I am having is with flashing roms/radios. I tried installing toasted marshmallow (here) and had the following problems. after running the awesome wipe script, I flashed the rom followed by infernogapps and rebooted. After waiting about half an hour, the phone was still at the bootup animation. So I shut the phone off restored to the stock image and tried to find out what I was doing wrong. I saw something about 4.2.2 radios and tried to flash the fko1/fko2 radios prior to reflashing. the flash came up FAILED, saying that there was no md5sum and there was an error within the samsung packages? i tried to reflash the rom anyway, once again with no success. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFUL as I would really like to try out this rom. I'm not new to rooting or flashing roms or anything, however I am no expert and this is my first time attempting to flash roms to this particular device.
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Here is the radio/modem for 4.2.2 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?pj0mebqq219cr0q, flash with cwm/twrp.

worked like a charm, thank you

Rooted beer said:
worked like a charm, thank you
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You`re welcome mate

gee2012 said:
You`re welcome mate
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Now if i wanted to revert to a rom that is based on 4.2.1, would these radios cause issues? If so could you link me to radios that would work? Thanks

Rooted beer said:
Now if i wanted to revert to a rom that is based on 4.2.1, would these radios cause issues? If so could you link me to radios that would work? Thanks
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You can find a link to the flashable zip of the 0.33 version radio on this post by efrant... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36400943&postcount=1

[Q] I keep getting a recovery error for my i9505G. Please help

I've been trying many things to no avail. I am able to get recovery on my i9505G (which I have read is built into the CWM version now for the i9505) and it seems to work fine. I have the 01/08 nightly CM11 on the phone, but whenever I reboot and select "recovery" it gives me this error. Sometimes if I hit the restart the device, it will boot into recovery correctly. I've even started fresh by wiping the entire phone and the multiple partitions (from having started on 4.2) and flashed a fresh 4.4.2 stock (rooted) tar through odin. From there I flashed the recovery, installed CM as I always have, but it is still happening.
What am I doing wrong?

The photo u attached is STOCK RECOVERY. If u want install CUSTOM RECOVERY for install CUSTOM ROMS: HERE
* EDIT: Dont flash custom recovery/Roms/Kernels/Basebands of i9505 for ur i9505G. Its completely different

Joku1981 said:
The photo u attached is STOCK RECOVERY. If u want install CUSTOM RECOVERY for install CUSTOM ROMS: HERE
* EDIT: Dont flash custom recovery/Roms/Kernels/Basebands of i9505 for ur i9505G. Its completely different
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That is the weird thing, it does have the custom CWM recovery on it, but this happens when I click to reboot into recovery in CM11. I've tried reinstalling CWM numerous times, but I still get this same situation after the first time.

mrmartin86 said:
That is the weird thing, it does have the custom CWM recovery on it, but this happens when I click to reboot into recovery in CM11. I've tried reinstalling CWM numerous times, but I still get this same situation after the first time.
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Coz u are installing CWM for i9505 no for i9505G maybe?

Joku1981 said:
Coz u are installing CWM for i9505 no for i9505G maybe?
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I've read on many of the threads here that the i9505G build-specifics were incorporated into "jfltexx" builds.

mrmartin86 said:
I've read on many of the threads here that the i9505G build-specifics were incorporated into "jfltexx" builds.
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No:
- GT-i9505 is into "jfltexx" builds
- GT-i9505G is into "jgedlteue" builds

Joku1981 said:
No:
- GT-i9505 is into "jfltexx" builds
- GT-i9505G is into "jgedlteue" builds
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What I meant was the i9505G specifics were builts in the CWM and Cyanogenmod builds of the jfltexx.

mrmartin86 said:
What I meant was the i9505G specifics were builts in the CWM and Cyanogenmod builds of the jfltexx.
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Yes and no, but we dont gona speak about that now. It will be soooo long :highfive:. You asked one thing sir in this thread... If i helped ya Im happy for it :good:

Joku1981 said:
Yes and no, but we dont gona speak about that now. It will be soooo long :highfive:. You asked one thing sir in this thread... If i helped ya Im happy for it :good:
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Well here is what I am trying to do. Root isn't a problem, but getting recovery on it is. I've been using the jltflexx builds of CWM and Cyanogen because I read that it was built into it. They both install with no problem and I can get up and running. The problem I run into is getting back into custom recovery and I get that picture error above when I try. I don't know if the custom recovery is getting overwritten by something or what, but it does get installed otherwise I wouldn't be able to get CM11 on it in the first place.

mrmartin86 said:
Well here is what I am trying to do. Root isn't a problem, but getting recovery on it is. I've been using the jltflexx builds of CWM and Cyanogen because I read that it was built into it. They both install with no problem and I can get up and running. The problem I run into is getting back into custom recovery and I get that picture error above when I try. I don't know if the custom recovery is getting overwritten by something or what, but it does get installed otherwise I wouldn't be able to get CM11 on it in the first place.
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How i see u still having the STOCK RECOVERY and u was telling me it worked ok. If i was u i will try the post #2

Joku1981 said:
How i see u still having the STOCK RECOVERY and u was telling me it worked ok. If i was u i will try the post #2
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That is what I don't get. How could I have flashed the custom CWM recovery, used it to install CM, but then have stock recovery and can't get back into the custom one all the time? It is really bizarre.

mrmartin86 said:
That is what I don't get. How could I have flashed the custom CWM recovery, used it to install CM, but then have stock recovery and can't get back into the custom one all the time? It is really bizarre.
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These are my sources about the i9505 jltflexx builds.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2370101
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/75444-gt-i9505g-cyanogenmod/
EDIT: Seems this is a problem with CWM itself. When I just used TWRP to do all the same things, everything worked fine.

mrmartin86 said:
These are my sources about the i9505 jltflexx builds.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2370101
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/75444-gt-i9505g-cyanogenmod/
EDIT: Seems this is a problem with CWM itself. When I just used TWRP to do all the same things, everything worked fine.
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CWM 6.0.4.4 work fine on the i9505G. I use it on mine and have since it came out.

[HELP] - Reboot / Erase

Hello Guys!!!
I have a Samsung i9505 and I'm trying to use a custom rom. I've been using Google Play Edition 4.4.2 and sometime ago it started to notify the 4.4.3 update. I've tried to install it, but nothing happened. I've installed the Jamal GPE 4.4.3 and it works. The problem is that I can't reboot the device. If I do it, the device does not start again... have to install everything again... I've also tried to install Miui Rom, Mahdi Rom and the problem persists. All these Roms works, but I can't reboot... I'm using Team Win v2.5.0.
Am I doing anything wrong?
Thank You!

thiagob737 said:
Hello Guys!!!
I have a Samsung i9505 and I'm trying to use a custom rom. I've been using Google Play Edition 4.4.2 and sometime ago it started to notify the 4.4.3 update. I've tried to install it, but nothing happened. I've installed the Jamal GPE 4.4.3 and it works. The problem is that I can't reboot the device. If I do it, the device does not start again... have to install everything again... I've also tried to install Miui Rom, Mahdi Rom and the problem persists. All these Roms works, but I can't reboot... I'm using Team Win v2.5.0.
Am I doing anything wrong?
Thank You!
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reflash your device with original firmware and root again and intsall new roms.

uohvid sunday
fleming.patel said:
reflash your device with original firmware and root again and intsall new roms.
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Thanks Fleming. I'm gonna try this steps!
Regards,
Thiago C

thiagob737 said:
Thanks Fleming. I'm gonna try this steps!
Regards,
Thiago C
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Reflashing a stock rom shouldn't be needed.
You are using an old version of the recovery. Upgrade the recovery and everything should probably be solved. Make sure to always fully wipe before flashing roms.

Lennyz1988 said:
Reflashing a stock rom shouldn't be needed.
You are using an old version of the recovery. Upgrade the recovery and everything should probably be solved. Make sure to always fully wipe before flashing roms.
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Thank you!!!!
I flashed the stock rom and the stock recovery yesterday. After that, I flashed CWM (last version non-touch), mahdi rom 4.4.4 and gapps.
Everything is working now.
Thank You guys!
Regards,
Thiago.

4.4.2 Update from 4.3 on Galaxy S4 i9505

Pardon the noobishness.
My 4.3 was rooted via towelroot and has Nova launcher,
as I have read for months about recoveries, ROM's, Kernels, bootloaders etc
and am more confused than when I first looked into rooting!
3 days ago I decided to flash my stock ROM so that I could update from 4.3 TO 4.4.2 VIA kies.
Immediately I was underwhelmed!
My phone turned itself off randomly.
The K on the kit katkat screen did not spin.
I lost my root, so I thought I would try and re flash the i9505XXUEMK9. Odin said in yellow "failed".
I waited about 15 minutes and nothing was happening and unplugged,big mistake,
the screen had a yellow picture, oh FUDGE!
So I took it to the Samsung Store in Sydney and I was lucky enough that the store was empty and a tech came up to me(!?)
I didn't have a reciept, but I told him the story and he said he could help.
He connected it to his laptop and asked me what carrier, and 10 minutes later,
phone was working and he had flash the Optus logo onto it
I was so happy!
When the phone booted up there was the towelroot and Titanium apps on the screen, but he didn't even care
I take it home, towelroot doesn't work, so I investigate, and the answer is Chainfire, all good.
The stress of it all!
Then I decide to hell with a custom ROM, I found Xposed with Gravitybox
and spent all arvo trying to make it work and Nudda!
Are my dreams of custom ROMS over??
As I am really wanting a hybrid S5 ROM!
I'm so lost!
I back up with titanium. I don't understand why I would need CWM, TWRP or Philz?
Then, the wiping process, dalviks?
Then I know how to flash with Odin.
I would really appreciate if someone knows a comprehensive tutorial or just to be pointed in the direction of my
knowledge blackholes, I feel that I'm close to being full circle!
I really want the S5, Note 3/4 features but I can't afford the upgrade.
Any advice or comments will be appreciated

Indeed, based on your story you are a big noob (no offence). You tried to flash a 4.3 rom while you were already on 4.4.2. That's impossible.
So what do you want? A custom rom?
- Flash a custom recovery
- Flash the rom with the custom recovery
It's so easy.
And Gravitybox? You should read more. That's not for a TW based rom. It clearly states that in big letters.

Thanks
Thanks for stating the obvious Lenny.
I want a hybrid S5 Rom.
Do I just have to download the ROM then flash it?
I don't understand why I couldn't just re flash 4.3?
Thanks

Yes download and flash.
If you want to know why you couldn't reflash 4.3 read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470635

Lennyz1988 said:
Yes download and flash.
If you want to know why you couldn't reflash 4.3 read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470635
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OK.
I have flashed CWM 6.0.4.4.
I don't see the point of that though.
Next is to download a custom ROM and flash that?

PapaChef said:
OK.
I have flashed CWM 6.0.4.4.
I don't see the point of that though.
Next is to download a custom ROM and flash that?
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http://www.howtogeek.com/193055/what-is-a-custom-recovery-on-android-and-why-would-i-want-one/
Yes, do a wipe in the recovery though.

PapaChef said:
OK.
I have flashed CWM 6.0.4.4.
I don't see the point of that though.
Next is to download a custom ROM and flash that?
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I recommend you flash TWRP or Philz Recovery for avoid problems.

Not booting into recovery

My friend's got a s3 neo and all he wants is cm 12 on his phone. I rooted using towelroot but I can't get into recovery and even if I install any custom recovery the phone boots into download mode saying "Could not do normal boot" bla bla and Qualcomm secure boot enabled and write secured something like that. I think that some qualcomm security is not letting the recovery written in system. AND then when I boot the phone back on and start flashify it says the current installed recovery: Stock recovery.
Help me here guys. I just wanna get into recovery somehow and wipe and get on with lollipop

Was it on 4.4 before updating to cm 12 ?

Rox said:
Was it on 4.4 before updating to cm 12 ?
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Nope. It's never updated to 4.4 it's on 4.3

Are you sure you have installed the 4.3 custom recovery? The 4.4.4 version cannot work on 4.3. Make sure you followed this guide not the 4.4.4.

Barbarian-King said:
Are you sure you have installed the 4.3 custom recovery? The 4.4.4 version cannot work on 4.3. Make sure you followed this guide not the 4.4.4.
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Thanks man, was flashing 4.4 recoveries all along...
Are there any other lollipop rom than CM12 ?

@Rox @Barbarian-King Guys I DM'ed you both the same thing. Sorry if I'm annoying you but it's kinda urgent and I'm a nexus 5 user. So I installed the cm12 with TWRP for 4.3. and then after installing it boots into the same "could not do normal boot" download mode screen. Thing is He's kinda jerk and wants it back quicly and I know I can flash stock 4.4.4 but my internet is kinda slow. I have Cm11 and CM12 downloaded but no luck with both
Really need help from both of you

Read requirements before installing ROM. You must be on stock 4.4 firmware

Rox said:
Read requirements before installing ROM. You must be on stock 4.4 firmware
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Oh! I'm really soryy, so there is no workaraound now ?
I must be on 4.4 ? is there any other rom that doesn't require that

No. Flash stock 4.4 ROM firmware with Odin

Rox said:
No. Flash stock 4.4 ROM firmware with Odin
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Well, Thanks and :'(
Thanks for the time man, So I install 4.4 and then lollipop

Rox said:
Read requirements before installing ROM. You must be on stock 4.4 firmware
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I searched but it doesn't say anywhere that you should be on 4.4 either on cm11 or 12 thread...
Anyway you're the developer you obviously know more Mention it I think you should