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Got My G-Note (gujarat India). My experience abt Rooting and Swapping device

Hey friend I am feeling very happy to announce, I got my G-Note just half an hr back
Here i have started post to express my experience to Root Device, and complete swapping from my old device (SGS1)
First of all i have still not paid for my device, but i shall give < 32K
Edit : DP is 32600K, + dealer getting many scheme, and who are have huge sale can get much discount and scheme, so purchase from bigger dealer to get more bargain. Sure you will get betwin 31.5K to 32K
Note : Flip cover not come inside box pack, so you ask seperately, it is complimentery from samsung.
As soon as i have switch On, i got msg there is 0.08MB update available, and i have updated OTA.
I have now baseband version N7000DDKJ3 , ginerbread 2.3.5
Kernel : XXKK3
Just Rooting finished, busybox and superuser pushed smoothly, it took < 5 min to finish total procedure
I have followed procedure to root device is here.
which was started by me earlier last week. I have at presently selected, "I want to just Root " methos in above said post. it was uneventful n finished in 5 min.
Rooting : Who want just to use specific application require root e.g faster fix, Titanium backup. You all need to follow "I want just Root" option, Still stock CWM will works with basic function e.g factory reset, update zip from SD card e.g. you will miss Backup/Restore ROM. for that you go with method 2 on above said post
Call Quality : Very nice compare to SGS, where it was horrible to talk without woodoo control plus
Camera Quality : Much better then SGS
GPS : Very fast, i never seen before this in any device so fast. first time it fixed in side my office in <20sec, accuracy 5mtr
even get fixed in my bedroom, which was never happen with my pevious SGS with fater Fix application. Here i dont req such kind of app to solve it.
Data swap from old android device :
Best job can done with Titanium backup
Here some guide for new user
When you swap application + Data from old device to new, dont restore system stuff. Contact can be managed with import /export, SMS can be done with SMS Backup/Restore applcation. Rest of system setting better you done manually
And restoing rest of thing best option is 'Restore User application with data' scenario.
Almost all application worked smoothly after transfering, except Asphalt 5 (lookin for fix)[edit: Asphalt 6 HD working fine, you can get free from samsung Appl]
Navigation best works. I have tried Sygic Aura, Navigon, N-Drive as well Goole world activated Map.
Native Indian Language support :
I can read Gujarati/Hindi language with stock browser
User's Manual Here
ScreenCapture : Tap and hold the screen with S pen to capture screen Shot
File saved in USB storage/ScreenCapture directory
OR
Seep your Palm across the screen to capture scrennshot
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Now stay tuned as i am starting swapping of device, as well planning to CF root to get CWM. I shall update it here as soon as i do finish task.

Thanks for the info
few queries
Which file did you use to root ,
as in your link it says to download relevant file.
and as per your post your firmware is KJ3,but there is no file linked for KJ3

I said, I have used "I want just Root" option, I have not installed CWM, so do not need to select file for kernel
just i have tried in recovery, stock recovery is working with these option
Wipe Data/cache
update Zip from SD card
Rebbot
test band smthing
I dont think i do have need for extra option, as i am usually using stock ROM, so no need to have function to have backup/restore Rom
lets C, but according to chainfire guide you can use KK1

can you please tell us ketan if we can actually in fact use the kk1 kernel...i do not want to brick this *****...please...

I have ask same to ChainFire regarding MobileOdin software, which working on same base, his answer was
"I don't see why not"
still you can confirm with ChainFire

very easily swap all data with TB, will update main post with detail soon

Asphalt 6 HD working fine, you can get free from samsung Appl

dr.ketan said:
I said, I have used "I want just Root" option, I have not installed CWM, so do not need to select file for kernel
just i have tried in recovery, stock recovery is working with these option
Wipe Data/cache
update Zip from SD card
Rebbot
test band smthing
I dont think i do have need for extra option, as i am usually using stock ROM, so no need to have function to have backup/restore Rom
lets C, but according to chainfire guide you can use KK1
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why did you choose not to install the cwm?

DMax99 said:
why did you choose not to install the cwm?
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CWM giving previlage to Backup/Restore ROM, as well to flash new firmware.
As i have mention, i am always using stock firmware. and keeping backup of my system/user app data with Titanium backup.
So no any more benifit for me to use CWM.
Just rooting is enough for me.
edit : ya some Chain Fire application can be use if you have CFroot, but really i never used it.

As now most the of Note in world are getting 2.3.6 upgrade, any idea when in India we will get official Android 2.3.6 upgrade?
Other thing, as of now My Note is taking around 5-6 hours to get charge, is that normal. I have done 3 recharge cycle.
The battery backup is also very less its around 8-12 hours, though i know its new and i am using more, but this is very less.

bmunshi said:
As now most the of Note in world are getting 2.3.6 upgrade, any idea when in India we will get official Android 2.3.6 upgrade?
Other thing, as of now My Note is taking around 5-6 hours to get charge, is that normal. I have done 3 recharge cycle.
The battery backup is also very less its around 8-12 hours, though i know its new and i am using more, but this is very less.
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Sorry for bumping the old thread..Am experiecing the same problem as the above user mentioned..my note is also taking around 5-6 hours to get charge..am rooted lb2 firmware with lb1 cf kernel..any help guys?

are you charging through usb or AC outlet? are you using original charger/battery? i have seen a thread similar to this problem... dont remember what the final solution was.. just check in Q&A..
the average time to charge ur Note fully from almost zero is 4 hours..
also try charging switched off... gives a proper charge without interference..

anjath said:
are you charging through usb or AC outlet? are you using original charger/battery? i have seen a thread similar to this problem... dont remember what the final solution was.. just check in Q&A..
the average time to charge ur Note fully from almost zero is 4 hours..
also try charging switched off... gives a proper charge without interference..
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Thanks for the reply. Am using ma laptop usb...am using original battery ad usb cable...wht would it be the difference in charing in ac outlet/usb?

Usb charge takes long time,compare to ac charging
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

dr.ketan said:
Usb charge takes long time,compare to ac charging
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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i experience the same

It will def take alot of time thru usb no doubt abt that!!!!
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

thnx fr de info ;-)

dr.ketan said:
Seep your Palm across the screen to capture scrennshot
Umm how does one get this Palm sweep to work ?
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just like in the picture.. make sure you lightly drag your little finger on the screen..

Congrates Ketan on your purchase and welcome to the Note world .....
however just a small concern regarding the price ... I bought this beast for a price of 30,200 INR 1 month back .... and 1 week ago it is available here for price of 28,700 INR .... M from bangalore ..... With Flip cover
Is the price again got increased to 32K ....

A guide on how to reinstall stock firmware without flashing by using KIES

Hi! This would be my first thread. I am making this to help those who want to reinstall their firmware due to a faulty update but doesn't want to learn how to flash or to try even flashing firmware through Heimdall or Odin.
In this mini guide, we will make use of the dreaded Samsung Kies.
Now I know a lot of users actually hate this software. I kind of hate it too. It is way too quirky for my tastes.
Let me make a quick background as to WHY this guide is being made.
I have decided that for the first year of owning my new S3 (or as long as I can muster) I would avoid all rooting and flashing on the phone. I went berserk with flashing on my old phone, but I just wanna take it easy and live with stock for now. (Although, I do check in every now and then regarding the developments in the forums)
The time came for my country to update our Galaxy S3 to Jelly Bean. I updated my phone over the air. After the update, I had experienced several bugs regarding the new OS, such as stuttering, hanging, as well as that annoying contact bug where my phone keeps trying to call through the internet rather than through the phone network.
From my previous experience, flashing new firmware can sometimes cause issues if you don't clear your data. In some cases, a reinstall of the firmware of the device had to be done.
I did not want to break my oath (yet), so I tried to see what Kies could do for me in this regard.
I have owned an iPod touch before and went on a Jailbreaking adventure. I know for a fact that iTunes allows a restore of the firmware of the iDevice. I though that Samsung may have something similar on their KIES software. I was right.
Here is what I did.
WARNING! This process DELETES DATA on your device
First, start up KIES and install whatever seemingly random "update" it asks you to make.
Once you are updated, you should see this screen, provided you did not connect your phone yet:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Go ahead and connect your phone. Once your phone is connected properly, it should display your device data, such as current firmware, upgradability, as well as the memory status of your phone.
Just go up to the top bar and choose firmware upgrade and initialization.
It should take you to this prompt:
As you can see, this process is a reformat and reinstallation of the latest firmware for your device. In my case, it was the latest Jelly Bean for my country. If you choose Ok, this next screen should pop up:
This tells you your current version, and what version the reinitialization will install for you.
After choosing OK, you should see a familiar screen. This screen is what you would look at if you were updating through KIES normally, say, from ICS to Jelly Bean. Just follow the prompts, read, and you should get through it in a couple of hours. It will download a fresh copy of the latest firmware for you, that is why it takes a while.
Once the process is complete, do one final restore to factory settings, and you should be as bug free as any other person on Stock firmware, legitimate bugs notwithstanding. For me, the experience is great, the phone is fast, and it was only a matter of time before I am once again back in business.
Thank you for your time in reading this humble guide!
I am not held responsible for anything bad that happens to your device such as bricking or whatever. Doing this is entirely up to you. Still, this is a whole lot safer than flashing, since it is an OFFICIALmethod of reinstalling a firmware. Any issues you get should be redirected to Samsung, the creator of KIES

Cool! Thanks for this.

I used this method last night. I was surprised after the update that all my programs, messages where still intact. I was expecting a freshly formatted phone. Anyway the great result is that this solved my power problems with Jellybean. My phone is now as power efficient or even better than it was with ICS! Thank you xenoyosh!

I'm glad this thread helped someone out.

Thank you so much for doing this tutorial! My Samsung Galaxy Reverb has been a pos since I rooted it, with a custom rom. I must have messed it up somewhere but I'm so thankful you could help! I've looked everywhere and couldn't find a stock recovery rom, that would work without a computer, for my phone. I finally don't feel like such a noob (granted I guess I sounded like one just now)! A million thank yous sir/madam!!! :laugh::victory:

heartofageek said:
Thank you so much for doing this tutorial! A million thank yous sir/madam!!! :laugh::victory:
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and you didn't click it...

One of my thanks has gone to the OP free of charge .
jje

what if kies tell me that my gti9300 does not support initialization?

I have been advocating this feature for a while now but one problem I found when doing this was that my csc changed to Korean from btu. I don't know if this occurred after performing a factory reset but it may be worth checking in your devices. If you have carried this out then unplug from your computer, reboot handset, reboot computer and then open kies and plug your phone in. Hopefully all is well, it's just something a ran in to on more than one occasion.
Cheers
Drew
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flaviobd said:
what if kies tell me that my gti9300 does not support initialization?
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Type it like this GT-I9300
It doesn't like lower case and you need to put the - in.
Drew
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

Thanks for the tut OP, this has almost tempted me to try Kies! On a serious note, I'm bookmarking this and putting it in my "help me, I'm in the sh*t" folder!

slaphead20 said:
Thanks for the tut OP, this has almost tempted me to try Kies! On a serious note, I'm bookmarking this and putting it in my "help me, I'm in the sh*t" folder!
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Trying S4 apps i very very nearly needed this .
jje

What to do with this message?

yubobster said:
What to do with this message?
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Try unplugging your phone. Then open kies and follow the same steps add before without your phone plugged in.then plug it in in download mode when it says.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

lol love how you wrote this. Simple and easy to understand

pop-up window for starting upgrade freezes, and nothing can be seen, neither clicked
Hi,
First, compliments on making KIES actually looking workable!
BUT....I got to the point of the last pop-up window to install the update firmware, but this window opens blank (or see through to other windows that are elsewhere open), so I can not agree to nothing and neither continue.
I tried re-installing Kies, after totally de-install and cleaning up my computer etc, but effect is the same.
when I put my mouse below on the task-balk icone I can see the page in small, (not readable, too small for that), but in the pop up window nothing...
How can I fix this?? As I would prefer installing upgrade to JellyBean via KIES, rather than flashing with ODIN...
(Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, manufc Poland, bought in Greece, downloaded Kies via official site Samsung, computer windows Vista)

have you tried putting your phone in download mode before connecting to the computer? are your drivers installed correctly? lastly have you tried to upgrade using kies light? this uses less resources than the full version . allowing the program to update your software more efficiently. also once you connect the phone make sure not to move it or the micro usb cable or the computer. if anything is moved you may not be successful in upgrading due to a loose connection from the pc or phone or cable. If this doesn't work .try odin. Odin was created by samsng for internal use. It is faster and more reliable than kies. Just make sure KIES IS NOT RUNNING en flashing with ODIN. also regardless of which program you upgrade with . You should turn off your antivirus especially.as it can interfere with the update process.

Does this work on a s4 GT-I9505 international rooted phone (Australia)
i read in the tutorial it may cause problems but has anyone successfully updated a rooted 9505?
thanks jamie

phear13 said:
Does this work on a s4 GT-I9505 international rooted phone (Australia)
i read in the tutorial it may cause problems but has anyone successfully updated a rooted 9505?
thanks jamie
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Hardly going to post S4 I9505 stuff in an S3 forum .
jje

i have a gt-s6312 and my android is not
hi
i have a gt-s6312 now my phone is causing a android problem what to doo
aaaa i think my phone android is curropted
now my android 4.1.2 is not opening but my phone is working only android is not opening what to do help me plssss

mnksngh706 said:
hi
i have a gt-s6312 now my phone is causing a android problem what to doo
aaaa i think my phone android is curropted
now my android 4.1.2 is not opening but my phone is working only android is not opening what to do help me plssss
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This forum is not for your phone .

the n00b's guide to kitkat on the fascinate

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

I was asking for a working link the other day for an old ROM.. Oh well, I am not a young kid though..This is what it will say when your successful. I rom'd a few times tonight on my kids phone and had no problems flashing through 4.2.2 to 4.4.2 ..
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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dee3 said:
I was asking for a working link the other day for an old ROM.. Oh well, I am not a young kid though..
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nah man you're cool i was referring to a certain username inspired by a certain automobile distributor. of expensive, fast cars.
also that cm11 theme you have there is absolutely ridiculous. you know what it's called?

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

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

icemanwbs said:
Is "flashify" the way to go now ? Or our tried and true method ? Just wondering .
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA Free mobile app
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haven't tried flashify, plus i dont have this phone anymore, i upgraded to the s4. locked bootloader ;__;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions about Safestrap...

Hello all, I'm very new to Android so please go easy on me… Not too long ago I installed Safestrap on my S5 Verizon. The main reason I did this was to be able to have image backups and maybe try some custom roms. But I have a couple of questions: I followed the youtube video from Root Junky on installing Safestrap and backing up the stock ROM. Everything "seems" to be working ok but what I don't understand is when I boot off the rom slot 1 and then go into Safestrap via the app icon, I don't have "reboot to recovery" enabled. Its grayed out. Why is that? Should it be that way? Second question i have: I'm getting prompted that a new version of OS software is available for my phone. I've tried doing the update but it errors out and doesn't get installed. Should I be able to update to the new OS with Safestrap installed? The state my phone is in right now in Safestrap is: State: installed, Safe system: Not active. To my limited knowledge i think this is because I'm booted off the stock rom. But if Im booted off the stock rom, shouldn't I be able to update the OS??
Sorry if these are newb questions but Im just trying to get a better understanding of how the phone is setup. I understand the concept of the rom slots but still confused over whats going on in the above explanation.
Thanks in advance.

NSDroider said:
Hello all, I'm very new to Android so please go easy on me… Not too long ago I installed Safestrap on my S5 Verizon. The main reason I did this was to be able to have image backups and maybe try some custom roms. But I have a couple of questions: I followed the youtube video from Root Junky on installing Safestrap and backing up the stock ROM. Everything "seems" to be working ok but what I don't understand is when I boot off the rom slot 1 and then go into Safestrap via the app icon, I don't have "reboot to recovery" enabled. Its grayed out. Why is that? Should it be that way? Second question i have: I'm getting prompted that a new version of OS software is available for my phone. I've tried doing the update but it errors out and doesn't get installed. Should I be able to update to the new OS with Safestrap installed? The state my phone is in right now in Safestrap is: State: installed, Safe system: Not active. To my limited knowledge i think this is because I'm booted off the stock rom. But if Im booted off the stock rom, shouldn't I be able to update the OS??
Sorry if these are newb questions but Im just trying to get a better understanding of how the phone is setup. I understand the concept of the rom slots but still confused over whats going on in the above explanation.
Thanks in advance.
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Here is good explanation http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-n...-custom-rom-using-safestrap-on-galaxy-note-3/. Its not for the S5 specificaly but thats not relevant.

Thanks, but nothing in there answers my questions. Anyone else please?

NSDroider said:
Thanks, but nothing in there answers my questions. Anyone else please?
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Then might i suggest you search yourself too answer your question instead of waiting for others

Thanks for the advice. The reason for my post is due to not finding an answer. Hoping to hear from someone with experience.

NSDroider said:
when I boot off the rom slot 1 and then go into Safestrap via the app icon, I don't have "reboot to recovery" enabled. Its grayed out. Why is that? Should it be that way?
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Yes this is normal. Hashcode warns against installing safestrap while on a ROM slot. See Post 2 in the safestrap thread.. First bullet point: "If you install Safestrap on a rom-slot it will show "not installed". *DO NOT INSTALL SAFESTRAP ON A ROM-SLOT*"
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Second question i have: I'm getting prompted that a new version of OS software is available for my phone. I've tried doing the update but it errors out and doesn't get installed. Should I be able to update to the new OS with Safestrap installed? The state my phone is in right now in Safestrap is: State: installed, Safe system: Not active. To my limited knowledge i think this is because I'm booted off the stock rom. But if Im booted off the stock rom, shouldn't I be able to update the OS??
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No and no. Because your system is modified, you will never be able to install the OTA that Verizon pushed out. Instead, I would follow and install the stock-rooted NE9 rom by BeansTown106. Follow the instructions in post 2
NSDroider said:
Sorry if these are newb questions but Im just trying to get a better understanding of how the phone is setup. I understand the concept of the rom slots but still confused over whats going on in the above explanation.
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No problem. We were all noobs at one time. Asking questions is how we all learned :good:

@MrHyde03, thanks for the quick reply. How would I avoid installing safestrap in a rom slot? I want to correct what I might've done wrong but pretty sure I followed the video to a tee. Maybe it's worth me installing safestrap over before doing anything else? Thanks.

NSDroider said:
@MrHyde03, thanks for the quick reply. How would I avoid installing safestrap in a rom slot? I want to correct what I might've done wrong but pretty sure I followed the video to a tee. Maybe it's worth me installing safestrap over before doing anything else? Thanks.
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Well you would have installed the Safestrap APK from the stock slot originally, then proceeded to install Safestrap recovery. But it sounds like, from what I read in your first post, that you also installed the Safestrap APK on the ROM slot. THis shouldn't be done. Only the stock slot should have anything to do with Safestrap.
But in reality, just about everyone is recommending NOT using rom slots and just sticking with the stock to install new ROMs as there are still bugs that hashcode hasn't worked out yet.

Is there any way for me to check where it's actually installed? Not sure why I would've installed it in the rom slot or even if I knew I was doing it ?
Just searched for the file and see its here:
Is that the wrong place for it?
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NSDroider said:
Is there any way for me to check where it's actually installed? Not sure why I would've installed it in the rom slot or even if I knew I was doing it ?
Just searched for the file and see its here:
Is that the wrong place for it?
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Well that actually doesn't matter. That's just the APK file from when you downloaded it. Is it in your app drawer?
From ROM slot 1, Go to Settings > Applications > Application Manager > Downloaded and see if it's in the list.

Yes its in my app drawer. I guess that's what I don't understand. When u say "from rom slot 1" do u mean activate rom slot 1 from recovery and then Got to settings>...?

I checked the above after activating rom slot 1 and yes Safestrap is listed there. It's also listed there if I activate the stock rom. So I guess that means it's in both places? If that's the case what would I need to do to?

NSDroider said:
I checked the above after activating rom slot 1 and yes Safestrap is listed there. It's also listed there if I activate the stock rom. So I guess that means it's in both places? If that's the case what would I need to do to?
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Ok. Then you have safestrap installer app installed on a ROM slot, which won't work. The only place you should have the app installed is the stock slot. If you run the safestrap app from the stock slot, you can reboot directly into safestrap and all of that.
I recommend you uninstall the safestrap app from rom slot 1 as per hashcodes recommendation and only use the app from the stock slot.

MrHyde03 said:
Ok. Then you have safestrap installer app installed on a ROM slot, which won't work. The only place you should have the app installed is the stock slot. If you run the safestrap app from the stock slot, you can reboot directly into safestrap and all of that.
I recommend you uninstall the safestrap app from rom slot 1 as per hashcodes recommendation and only use the app from the stock slot.
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Thanks, that helped. I removed Safestrap from rom slot 1. I know you recommended flashing the rom from Beanstown but I don't feel totally comfortable doing that just yet. Would you know of any way to stop Samsung verizon auto update from being asked? I know it's included in his rom but maybe you know of a hack outside of using that?
Thanks again.

Flashing a new rom isn't that bad, especially a stock one and with safestrap. You can try it on a rom slot. Otherwise I think there's a module in xposed framework that will disable the alert, among other things you should check out. There's a whole forum here on XDA about it.
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Will do. Thanks again for your help.

NSDroider said:
Thanks, that helped. I removed Safestrap from rom slot 1. I know you recommended flashing the rom from Beanstown but I don't feel totally comfortable doing that just yet. Would you know of any way to stop Samsung verizon auto update from being asked? I know it's included in his rom but maybe you know of a hack outside of using that?
Thanks again.
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You could try freezing security updates...
You should really read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784860
[HOW TO] [GUIDE] [Q&A] - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 ROOT & Then Some
It has just about everything in there
http://bit.ly/1brshoa

Great thx. I froze SDM 1.0 per the post. Let's see if that does it.

That's for the ota the one for the security updates from Samsung is the one in the picture SPD v2
http://bit.ly/1brshoa

Ok but why do I need to freeze that one? And do u mean "security policy updates"?

Need advice: ROM or just Debloat?

Here's my deal: Someone handed me their S4 after a phone of mine got run over by a car. I've been using it for a couple of months with the stock Sprint firmware, and have been happy enough. However, compared to my old EVO LTE, I'm finding that the UI lags sometimes.
Since the EVO LTE is (I think, correct me if wrong) a generation older in hardware, I'm sure the S4 isn't living up to its potential with the stock software.
So here's my dilemma. I like the idea of starting over with a custom ROM, but I also sort of like some of the features in the stock software. The step tracker, for example, has replaced my fitbit. And the other day I was in a waiting room by myself and used the IR remote to identify the TV and change channels. That's pretty darned cool, and something I'd miss with a stripped rom.
Am I better off debloating the stock rom by rooting and removing apps I don't want/need, or should I start over with a lighter-weigh custom rom? On that note, IS there even a current light weight custom that retains most of the functionality of the original? I found some in my searches that sound promising, but it seems that since this device is getting on in its years there are some custom projects that got abandoned. Currently running stock Kitkat, I've been avoiding the system update to Lollipop since my brother's phone had problems after an OTA update to it on his LG phone. I could deal with Kitkat, (I haven't seen anything in 5 that blows me away versus what I have) but I definitely don't want to go back to an earlier version of the OS.
Advice/suggestions are welcome!

i used same sprint rom with lots of bloatware .. i found rom was too slow .. battery draining fast .. although stock rom has support every thing specially good for device hardware .. but samsung made touchwiz full of crap ..
so i couldnt survive with stock rom & just rooted my phone & got custom rom
Currently i am running Dirty Unicorn 5.1.1 ... its too stable too fast with good battery life
hope this will help you !

fadyrox said:
i used same sprint rom with lots of bloatware .. i found rom was too slow .. battery draining fast .. although stock rom has support every thing specially good for device hardware .. but samsung made touchwiz full of crap ..
so i couldnt survive with stock rom & just rooted my phone & got custom rom
Currently i am running Dirty Unicorn 5.1.1 ... its too stable too fast with good battery life
hope this will help you !
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thanks for the input fadyrox!
Does it have the stock support for the pedometer and IR remote? I know that usually the fastest and leanest roms ditch all the extras that aren't essential, but I'd like to still make use of the bells & whistles of the hardware!

Everthing is workable on 5.1.1 rom .. but rom must be stable -- like what i am using is dirty unicorn which is stable & support all sensors & hardware stuff !
you just need to search to get exact what you want with device like stock !

Would your unicorn work on my sprint s4 SPH-L720T. What version and we're is link?
Mind you I have never flashed a custom ROM before because I have never even had a device that had support for it before.
However after 3 days of owning this thing I am fully convinced the hardware is being gimped and held back somehow somewhere in the software end. Plus the battery drains like a mad man at 1% every 30 seconds or so...
First thing I'll do is flash twrp I supose? Can that brick it?

If you're looking for a stock based ROM, I suggest Wicked X - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3115583
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Would your unicorn work on my sprint s4 SPH-L720T. What version and we're is link?
Mind you I have never flashed a custom ROM before because I have never even had a device that had support for it before.
However after 3 days of owning this thing I am fully convinced the hardware is being gimped and held back somehow somewhere in the software end. Plus the battery drains like a mad man at 1% every 30 seconds or so...
First thing I'll do is flash twrp I supose? Can that brick it?
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fadyrox said:
Everthing is workable on 5.1.1 rom .. but rom must be stable -- like what i am using is dirty unicorn which is stable & support all sensors & hardware stuff !
you just need to search to get exact what you want with device like stock !
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Like bilgerryan said, try Wicked X. He is the developer and believe me the support you get from him, their is no comparison. I been using it almost 2yers now. Wow time flies. He is always porting new stuff as it becomes available and you have many options of Wicked X to choose from. Did I mention it's fast and stable. Support both l720t and l720.
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orgulloso4202 said:
Like bilgerryan said, try Wicked X. He is the developer and believe me the support you get from him, their is no comparison. I been using it almost 2yers now. Wow time flies. He is always porting new stuff as it becomes available and you have many options of Wicked X to choose from. Did I mention it's fast and stable. Support both l720t and l720.
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Has it been that long? Wow, time does fly.

bilgerryan said:
Has it been that long? Wow, time does fly.
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I know
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I know
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What all does the aurora kernel offer? Obviously it works with the wicked rom...
Any chance you would be willing to throw together a quick compilation of steps for installing wicked rom with aurora kernel (assuming aurora kernel has overclocking ). Also assuming that I am starting completely fresh with all stock software on this phone.
I think I understand most of what I need to do for installing twrp, backup, flash rom and kernel but I don't want to **** it up. Just want some software that runs more stable than the stock does and oc option with lots of options to recover everything back to stock if need be. Really want to have all my bases covered this time before even trying anything.
Oh any chance wicked rom has internal option to set SD card as primary for both storage and install with ability to select each separately. My onetouch had that and I loved it....

Nickvanexel said:
What all does the aurora kernel offer? Obviously it works with the wicked rom...
Any chance you would be willing to throw together a quick compilation of steps for installing wicked rom with aurora kernel (assuming aurora kernel has overclocking ). Also assuming that I am starting completely fresh with all stock software on this phone.
I think I understand most of what I need to do for installing twrp, backup, flash rom and kernel but I don't want to **** it up. Just want some software that runs more stable than the stock does and oc option with lots of options to recover everything back to stock if need be. Really want to have all my bases covered this time before even trying anything.
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If you install wicked X, it will also installed Aurora Kernel and it will be Permissive from the start.
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Nickvanexel said:
What all does the aurora kernel offer? Obviously it works with the wicked rom...
Any chance you would be willing to throw together a quick compilation of steps for installing wicked rom with aurora kernel (assuming aurora kernel has overclocking ). Also assuming that I am starting completely fresh with all stock software on this phone.
I think I understand most of what I need to do for installing twrp, backup, flash rom and kernel but I don't want to **** it up. Just want some software that runs more stable than the stock does and oc option with lots of options to recover everything back to stock if need be. Really want to have all my bases covered this time before even trying anything.
Oh any chance wicked rom has internal option to set SD card as primary for both storage and install with ability to select each separately. My onetouch had that and I loved it....
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No, it doesn't have overclocking (No Touchwiz Lollipop kernel for this device has that feature yet) . Install instructions are in the first post, the Aurora Kernel is included in the ROM, and in post #3. All features are listed in the first post of the thread.
If anything gets messed up you can just Odin stock or restore your back up.