Hey simple question (obviously not for me) Im trying to update my note from 4.3 (MI7) to 5.0 (dompop)
I had to install custom recovery for 4.3 bootloader but when I install 5.0 do I have to update recovery also right away or later or before restart or when...
Im not sure about that. Installing rom should be easy but not sure what to do with recovery or to do anything at all?!
Recovery? No need to worry about that. Just flash.
When I install it first time I needed right version recovery for my bootloader job kitkat etc and now when I change to lollipop it does not matter. Good to know just a little confusing
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No need to change boot-loader, on Tab 10.1 LTE SM-605. I installed open recovery TWRP openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-lt03ltexx.img.tar. It workes fine!
Absolutly useless thread with no info of running system - jelly bean or kitkat. And wrong section mate. You need to upgrade the bootloader if you want to flash custom roms, otherwise the rom didnt boot up. We have knox bootloader since 4.3, so where is the problem to upgrade the bootloader?
Guys i was looking for some installation guide but im not sure, if i found the right one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...-roms-t2852310
I have stock 4.4.4 (firmware GNJ8). Is there someone who will not be ofended by noob question and show me some right guide how to flash this GPE rom ? I mean what do i need ? Root (which one?), recovery (which TWRP or CWM (throw CMW manager?)) and something else ? We do not use any knox features in our work, so that should not be a problem.
Thank you for any tips.
Firstly, the provided link does not work. 404 Page not found.
GNJ8..what s4 version is that?
I used CF-Auto-Root to root my s4. But this method does not work on all s4 versions so make sure you read carefully. The third post says on what model of the s4 it works. The thread can be found here.
I use TWRP. CWM just wouldn't flash on my device. Or, if it flashed, it didn't boot into CWM recovery. Kept booting into stock recovery. So I tried flashing TWRP and this one worked so I stick with it.
Make sure that it's the latest firmware for your device. And note that if you're on lollipop, you can't downgrade to kitkat anymore. So you will be stuck on the limited selection of lollipop roms for now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/guide-how-to-install-custom-roms-t2852310
sorry for the link.
GNJ8 - European snapdragon version (GT i9505) bought in O2.
CF Auto Root is good idea.
"Make sure that it's the latest firmware for your device." means what exactly ? I have the latest 4.4.4 official stock firmware...
You realize that going from stock to GPE will trip knox, right? Any custom rom or bootloader will trip the knox flag
1. Flash TWRP or Philz recovery true Odin.
2. Wipe data (prepare for new rom) in the recovery.
3. Flash the rom you want with the recovery.
It's as simple as that. You don't need root to do it.
Yep, i know about knox. I dont think i need it.
TWRP which version ? Wipe data/cache (no format /system or similar?) and flash custom rom ? not hard. In fact it sounds so easy that i cant believe What about some post about firmware that with some firmwares you have to do that and sometimes this...
skejpa said:
Yep, i know about knox. I dont think i need it.
TWRP which version ? Wipe data/cache (no format /system or similar?) and flash custom rom ? not hard. In fact it sounds so easy that i cant believe What about some post about firmware that with some firmwares you have to do that and sometimes this...
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Format system/data wipe of course before flashing a new rom. Pick the version for your phone from TWRP.
Ignore those posts about firmwares.
I'm having some trouble figuring out what i need to do for custom recovery flashed twrp and couldnt get it to function for me. little bit of research found talk of sagfestrap but im stilll a little confused. can someone clarify if i need safestrap if so what version . or should i upgrade to latest firmware and start over? this is the longest ive had a device on stock firmware from samsung (couple days) lol
I too had trouble with twrp for whatever reason and have used Philz recovery since http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860
don't worry that it is no longer being updated just use the latest version and it functions very well e.g. 6.58.7 https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/jflte/philz_touch_6.58.7-jflte.zip.md5 which you install using Odin
Hello
First let it be known that i have searched my butt off and tried many different things. The best i could get was a rooted phone and a non working safestrap install.
Can someone please give clear instructions here in this thread to either a) install safestrap on 4.4.2 nc4 or b) let me know if it's possible to install verizons stock lollipop firmware using odin (no recovery required).
I would love to get a working custom recovery to try different roms. Failing that, id love to know if it's possible to just flash stock lollipop firmware on this device.
I'm sorry to make such a request, as my first post.. But have been rooting and roming and xdaing since the Samsung vibrant. I'm just tired of trying to make this locked bootloader work. I must've tried a hundred different things.
As of right now ive odind back to 4.4.2 stock with nc4 kernel and said root, busybox, and supersu.
I'm familiar with odin, flashing, all the terminology, and can find the files on my own.
scottayy said:
Hello
First let it be known that i have searched my butt off and tried many different things. The best i could get was a rooted phone and a non working safestrap install.
Can someone please give clear instructions here in this thread to either a) install safestrap on 4.4.2 nc4 or b) let me know if it's possible to install verizons stock lollipop firmware using odin (no recovery required).
I would love to get a working custom recovery to try different roms. Failing that, id love to know if it's possible to just flash stock lollipop firmware on this device.
I'm sorry to make such a request, as my first post.. But have been rooting and roming and xdaing since the Samsung vibrant. I'm just tired of trying to make this locked bootloader work. I must've tried a hundred different things.
As of right now ive odind back to 4.4.2 stock with nc4 kernel and said root, busybox, and supersu.
I'm familiar with odin, flashing, all the terminology, and can find the files on my own.
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Yes..you can flash stock firmware for 5.0 via Odin. You will lose root and as of this time....can not root 5.0
once on 5.0, you can only odin back to 4.4.4 which is also unrootable.
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Yeah you can go back to 4.4.4 I've read post of people on this forum saying they were able to get back to 4.4.4 you need to download the stock tar. Which you can find on sammobile than boot into download mode and then open Odin flash the stock tar. After its done flashing Then boot into stock recovery and do factory data reset. Wait about 5-10mins and should boot you into 4.4.4
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Thanks for that. I'm sorry about the aggressive tone of my original post. I was just quite frankly mad at how much verizon locked the note 3 down. I own it, you know? Lol.
I wanted custom recovery mostly for the nandroid backups. If i flash the nc2 kernel on 4.4.2 with nc4 kernel... Supposedly this is supposed to make safestrap work with one rom slot (stock). I tried this but it soft bricked. Is there a custom nc2 kernel I'm supposed to flash?
Also if i odin the stock 5.0 files will this keep all user apps and data? I suppose i could use titanium backup for that but I'm not sure if it will be compatible from 4.4.2 to 5.0?
I guess i have to debate whether i want nandroid backup abilities or lollipop.
Guys I need some help, I recently flashed a stock lollipop rom for my rooted note 3 N9005, and after the setting up the phone, I had a notification about Software Update and in the details it says in the end that "After updating, you will not be able to downgrade to old software because of updates to the security policy". I want to apply this update but I am a bit worried that I may not able to downgrade to kitkat and jellybean, can I apply this update? I'm sorry for the noob questions.
And by the way, how do I downgrade from stock lollipop 5.0 rom to jellybean 4.3? I tried flashing a rom that came from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2461929 it passed the Odin but It won't even boot to recovery, it keeps rebooting and is stuck at the Galaxy Note 3 logo with Recovery Booting... and it still has the "powered by Android" text on the bottom.
Llamas_are_Good said:
Guys I need some help, I recently flashed a stock lollipop rom for my rooted note 3 N9005, and after the setting up the phone, I had a notification about Software Update and in the details it says in the end that "After updating, you will not be able to downgrade to old software because of updates to the security policy". I want to apply this update but I am a bit worried that I may not able to downgrade to kitkat and jellybean, can I apply this update? I'm sorry for the noob questions.
And by the way, how do I downgrade from stock lollipop 5.0 rom to jellybean 4.3? I tried flashing a rom that came from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2461929 it passed the Odin but It won't even boot to recovery, it keeps rebooting and is stuck at the Galaxy Note 3 logo with Recovery Booting... and it still has the "powered by Android" text on the bottom.
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Once you update to stock Lollipop, there is not going back. It has something to do with the bootloader. You are stuck with Lollipop, I suggest you get used to it and embrace it
I really don't see any advantages that Kit Kat could have over Lollipop on this phone.
Wait nvm, It's Jellybean you can't downgrade to. You CAN downgrade to Kit Kat, but make sure you wipe data in recovery to avoid bootloops.
ShaDisNX255 said:
Once you update to stock Lollipop, there is not going back. It has something to do with the bootloader. You are stuck with Lollipop, I suggest you get used to it and embrace it
I really don't see any advantages that Kit Kat could have over Lollipop on this phone.
Wait nvm, It's Jellybean you can't downgrade to. You CAN downgrade to Kit Kat, but make sure you wipe data in recovery to avoid bootloops.
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Aww well that's a shame, I guess I'll try downgrading to kitkat, anyways thank you for your reply