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Galaxy Note 8 Mods, Tips and Tricks. Guide for N5110 &51xx [You Start Here!]

Who NEeds Help To get to KitKat?​
If you are already Rooted..... Go here to Civ.'s thread and you can flash his rom and get the Kernel while you are there.
All of the instructions are in the threads. They are as close to perfect as we can get.
**as of 6/18/2014 after flashing I would keep checking back until you see that the issues are all resolved and pay attention tothe threads and read, read read, read them and make a back up before you do anything....
Good Luck With Kit Kat!!!
If you are not currently rooted, please send me a note or make a post and we can figure out where you are and what you can do to get rooted.
Please Make Sure that you know what your firmware is BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING LISTED BELOW!! basically, you need to know what you are doing before you start.
We have KitKat OTA out there so if you use any of the Jelly Bean Stuff you can BRICK your device.. Take HEED!!!!
First and foremost I take No responsibility for anything that happens to your Tablet, Phone. Rooting will invalidate you warranty, so do so at your own Risk. If you make a brick, paper weight or anything else out of your phone, Tablet, Phablet, I take NO responsibility.
I take NO credit for anything that has been developed, I am simply putting things in one place for all of us to find easier.
Jelly Bean Stuff Only Below!!!! Make sure that you know what version Rom you are on!!!!
(Have you taken Heed?)
Take a Stock ROM and Make it Customized...!​:silly:
If you are new here, This is a nice Glossary of Terms put up by droidstyle and created by Jawman27 , Big thanks to them for setting this up...
Most everything I have found is pretty east to do for even the most novice of users. There are a few things that will cause anxiety, but what I have found it that most of the dev's are really good at listing instructions on how to use the magic they have so freely given. Read, Read and Read again till you understand the instructions...!
If you don't understand ask questions in the OP's thread and I am sure that the dev or others in the thread will give you sound advice and clear up any misconceptions. If you ask your questions here I will do my best to answer, but you are always going to find the most relevant information in the Thread of the OP. This is a Thread for you to see what is available out in the world...
With that being said I am setting up this thread here in this forum because there are slim pickins around here and we have a ton of stuff available to use that most are not aware of in the Galaxy Note 8 world. Some of what I have found that works here on the Note 8 (5110) I found in Other forums for other devices. Lot's of things are Compatible, some are not. Remember to choose wisely if you did not see it here in this thread and you don't know if it works.
I can only speak to the GT-N5110 because I own this device. Once others with Other Devices post with success stories then I can say that this will work with them.
If you found something that works that didn't come from the Galaxy Note 8 Forum, Post it and give a little instruction on what you have done that might differ from the OP from which it came. If it does come from this neck of the woods then post it with a link to the op and I will incorporate it in the the OP if it makes since.
Please don't rewrite the instructions here, If you are not the developer then let them speak for themselves. Post a link to the OP
Everything I post here in the OP I have tried and have succeeded in doing... Please if you succeed then post we want to here about success and if you have a failure so we can look at what happened and make sure that I/we all understand what is going on...
And we're off! ( Please note that these lists are never complete. this is a work in progress, so if you find something add it so we all can benefit from it. )
ROOT
How to Root your new device.
This is what I used initially...
I used Chainfire's thread located here in the Galaxy Note 8 Original Android Development Section. Chainfire is the Man, many props for all of his hard work. Buy his apps if you use them and like them... I did!
We also have mskip Galaxy Note 8 Toolbox. I use this applicaiton. I paid for the premium version because it is a way to give back to these guys for their hard work. If you use it and love it pay for it... (I did.)
Take a look, read the OP, re-read the OP and when you get back let us know how you did, what you did when you did it...
**New Update 8/6 Here is a New Root Process for the GT-N5120. This was put together by Slipurson. Check out his post. This was done with a Windows 8.1 PC with out running in compatibility mode, so keep that in mind if you are using a different version. This will be for GT-N5120 the LTE version only. Big thanks to Slipurson for your work on this!
Follow Directions carefully and you will come out with a rooted device!
UNROOT
I found out a few things about the process when you UNroot. I just had to unroot my Note 8 and put it back to bone stock...
Now If you have to do this, I would suggest going to SuperSU > Settings > Uninstall for UNRoot. If you do not do this and use Odin to flash back to a completely stock Rom. you might get your self into a bootloop... Not a tasty cereal, just a frustrating issue that will cause some slight irritation...
If you find yourself in a boot loop after doing what I just suggested not to do then You will want to flash Chainfire's CF AutoRoot. If you have any questions, please hit me up first before you make a brick!
Here is the only method that I have found so far. Big thanks to janjannsen99 for getting this together. THis will take you back to the original version 4.1.2. As soon as we get the next release 4.2.2 I will post a link to it.
** Note** If you need help above and beyond what is in janjannsen99 thread, post it up and I will see what we can accomplish...
Recoveries I back up after I back up and then I back up twice! (credit 2 Sublime)
Look in the Original Android Development you have a few to choose from.
Some like TWRP some like CWM. It is wise to have access to both, some roms or other flashables may be dependent on which recovery that you use. So remember to read the OP and the thread of what you are about to flash and see if there is a mention about it. If no mention then I wouldn't worry to much about it. Just as a rule of thumb make sure you have a nandroid back up before you flash anything...
1. here is a link for TWRP. Thank you to emwno for his work on bringing this together. Please read the OP in his thread... I use this and have had no issues...
2. Go Here for CWM. Thank you to emwno for his work on bringing this together as well...
Stock ROMs~~
TW ROMs
1. JellyBeans from beanstown106 here For JB 4.2.2 N110 wifi only... CMG2..
This is a great solid stock ROM. I have found it to be very stable and it has taken well to the MODs that I have used on it. I have been follow beans on my other devices and I trust and can depend on the quality of his work. Now go grab it and read the OP so you know what you are getting...
2. JellyBeans Stock 4.1.2 ROM Here EMF1. I have not used this ROM, but if your into 4.1.2 then I would suggest giving this one a try...
CM 10.2 JB 4.3
I was able to get this installed on the GT-N5110 Using the TWRP recovery and with my 64gb card with exFat.
**Sorry about any confusion... You can try and use the CWM recovery, however if it does not work flash TWRP and try it. Have a copy of each Recovery (CWM and TWRP) on your internal storage just in case you have to flash your way out of there.
**Note, cm10.2 works good, however it is still a little buggy... so not suggested as a DD. Yet, Stay Tuned! The ROm recognized my 64gb exFat card, however it was acting wonkey with some apps so Be Advised! Just use your 32gb Fat32 sdcard and you will be jammin...
Goo.im just dropped a new version of Gapps for JB 4.3 You will need this for the CM 10.2 ROMS!!!!
1. CM 10.2 Jelly Bean 4.3... BIG Thanks to sbrissen for getting this up for us over here in Note 8 Land. This is a build for GT-N5110. Remember if you want to use any other of the apps mods or tweaks with it, Go to the OP for the MOD or thingy and make sure that it is compatible with JB 4.3
Kernels
I am on Stock for now. I am running JB 4.2.2 and I have not heard of any other than stock that do support exFat. (microSD 64gb native formatting)
MODS Don't Forget to Back Up
1. xposed framework This works well for this ROM.
** Go to the Downloads section from within the Xposed app and look through them for the Mods that are designed for TouchWiz Roms...
example, you open up app settings go to gmail, set the dpi to 160 & screen (dp): 1000x1600
I did this for System settings as well and they look nice. Play around with it and we can build on it...
** Note I have attached a disabler for the Xposed framework in case you get into a boot loop or something else that is awful... Just flash via Recovery and you should be well again...
1a. Within the xposed frame work, you can go to the download section. Look for XBlast tools and or Wanam Xposed mods. These will give you all of the freedom to tweak the UI with out having to flash any mods. I have this running on several devices and they are excellent.
2. Audio Mods
Go here for Viper Audio. this is sweet and it really pumps up the sound on your device... Read the instructions carefully and you will be fine... I installed the "XHiFi version v2.1.0.2:" version.. This is your processor option ("CortexA9/15 with NEON") when installing, I am not saying that my option is optimal, but it works well for me. Let me know if you give it a shot... update 8/4... I just added FX version as well. The 2 together are very nice... I highly suggest this if you like your music..
3.Floating Windows Note 8 Mode Switcher I love this little app. It is great, it give you Floating windows & a easy way to switch between tablet mode and phablet mode. It works very well and is super easy to install and get going. I highly recommend this application. jump on over and read the OP and get the floating multiwindows going!
--addons for this I highly recommend
3a. Multi-Window Manager so you can add all of the application you want to multi-window. If you like the application buy the Pro version. I did and I love it...
You also going to want to get a different launcher,look around the Play store and find one that you like. Most have a free version to try before you buy. I personally use Nova Pro... Go check it out, It is really smooth with the higher dpi setting you get from the Note 8 Mode switcher
We've Got PIE!!!
4. LMT Launcher (PIE Controls) Thanks to noname81 for developing this awesome app for us to use. I have successfully installed v 1.9.1.2. Just grab the apk, install and you're off! no rebooting just install and PIE, PIE, PIE!!!!
You get PIE controls, ISAS & Gesture controls.. Very Nice... Read the OP all of the info for the goodness you want with a Stock ROM...
Apps or APKS
1. Link to the Google Edition 4.3 Camera This works I have it installed. and it is pretty sweet. (even on a 5mp Camera)
2. If you need a 3-way reboot menu, there is an excellent app here for that... [Holo Reboot]
3. AirDroid find it on Google Play: Here is a cool little app that let you connect to your PC wireless. You can do all kinds of stuff with this app, transfer files, rip apk's from your device, screen shots, activate camera remotely, explore it and let me know your findings. There is a paid subscription or free version.
Must Have Apps for a Rooted Device... As Always, if you like the app, buy the Pro version and show support to the dev!
0. SuperSU https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en, Buy the Pro version...
1. Busy Box https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
2. Titanium Backup https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en
The Next 2 apps I find are essential if you like to have frequent back ups but don't like to boot into recovery often. Check them out!
3. Online Nandroid Back up https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.h3r3t1c.onnandbup&hl=en
4. Nandroid Manager https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.h3r3t1c.bkrestore&hl=en
5. GPS Updater https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.bars.qagps&hl=en
6. Faster GPS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fastergps&hl=en
7. Nova Launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&hl=en
8. ES File Explorer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
NEW 8/16 9. Here is Focal The New Jelly Bean 4.3 camera app. I have this installed and it works very nicely...:good:
NEW 8/16 10. We have the new MOTO X camera app. Check them out!!! look in attachments for the app to D/L...!:good:
*** more to come...
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***Foot Note 8***
Anything else? Please add below to add to list...
This is for collaboration not trolling. If you support then post, if you don't then no need to reply.
Thx
If you found something new or you like what you see, Hit thanks for your support!

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I definitely think it's an awesome idea
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

I installed 4.2.2 (N5120XXCMG7) with the help of Mobile Odin,
But if you are on 4.1.2 and no Root this is how you get 4.2.2 and Root in just 34 easy steps
This will be for GT-N5120 the LTE version only.
READ THE WHOLE THING ONCE BEFORE YOU START!
Also thanks to Chainfire, Sammobile and Clockworkmod
All this was done with Windows 8.1, no compatibility-mode for Odin or anything like that
If you are already on a rooted 4.1.2, you could start at step 14. (or step 22 if you dont need to do a nand-backup)
00. Firstly download the firmware from Sammobile, this takes some time if you do not have an hotfileaccount so do this first
01. Download Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root-konalte-konaltexx-gtn5120.zip with included Odin (Here)
02. Download Clockworkmod's CWM Recovery (here) This will be used to make a backup of your Note 8.0
03. Download Odin 3.07 (from here)
04. Install Samsungs USB-drivers (found here)
05. Unpack the CF-Auto-Root-konalte-konaltexx-gtn5120.zip-file somewhere on your computer, so that you can find the files easily.
06. Turn off your Note 8 and start it with holding volume down and power to get to download mode.
07. Press Volume Up to get start download mode, and connect the USB-Cable to your computer, let the drivers install
08. Start Odin 1.85 from the folder where you extraced the CF-Auto-Root-konalte-konaltexx-gtn5120.zip.
09. When the Square at ID:COM say something like 0:[COM7] on a yellow background and Messagebox says ADDED!! you are good to go.
10. Click on the PDA button and browse for the file 5. CF-Auto-Root-konalte-konaltexx-gtn5120.tar.md5 (.md5 might not be visible to you)
11. Now click Start and wait for Odin to flash rooted kernel and reboot your device.
12. You now have a rooted 4.1.2-device
13. Close Odin on your computer
14. Shut down and start the Note in Download mode again (volume down and power, then volume up)
15. Unpack Odin3.07.zip to some good place on your computer
16. Start Odin 3.07 and connect your Note to the computer
17. Click the PDA button and choose the RecoveryCWM6.03.2-GT-N5120.tar-file you downloaded earlier.
18. Click Start and wait for Odin to flash recovery, then reboot your Note 8.0
19. Shut down and unplug the Note.
20. Start the Note into recoverymode by holding Volume Up and then pressing power until it boots,
21. Once in recovery, choose backup and restore and then backup to external SD-Card (if possible, else backup to internal)
22. When backup is done (might take some time), reboot the Note, go to playstore and buy Odin (there is a free version here on XDA)
23. Plug in the Note to the computer and unpack and copy the 4.2.2 firmware to SD-Card.
24. Optionally you could here install Titanium Backup or Helium to backup your apps and games since i suggest you wipe your data later. If you dont have any progress you want to save then you could skip this step.
25. Start Mobile Odin, accept root-permission and let it download the flashkernel.
26. When Mobile Odin is done downloading, select Open file..
27. Select external, browse to and select the 4.2.2 frimware (N5120XXCMG7)
28. I suggest that, if you do not live in the UK, touch the Modem-selection in Mobile Odin and choose Clear to not flash the new modem (for me LTE didnt work when i flashed the new modem)
29. Make sure Enable Everroot, Inject SuperUser and Inject Mobile odin are selected.
30. I suggest you also check Wipe Data/Cache and Wipe Dalvik also (this deletes all your data on the device)
31. Touch Flash and to make sure the downloaded file is correct, let it do the MD5-check
32. Let Mobile Odin work (will reboot twice) and you should soon be booted and get to do the setup of your new and improved Note 8.0 with 4.2.2 in all its Samsungy Glory
33. If you do not like the bloatware from samsung, just install Titanium Backup and Freeze any unwanted applications.
The backup we did earlier with CWM Recovery, needs a Working CWM for 4.2.2 incase you want to revert back to 4.1.2. I am not sure if the CWM-Recovery we downloaded earlier works with 4.2.2 as i havnt tested (i havnt done any backup even tho i tell everyone to do so).

Great idea and it will be very useful to me as I just got a new Note 8. Thanks very much.

AMoosa said:
I definitely think it's an awesome idea
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Slipurson said:
Sounds like a really good idea,
I went and bought me a 4G-version and there isnt much to flash yet, sadly.
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Lancair360 said:
Great idea and it will be very useful to me as I just got a new Note 8. Thanks very much.
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I have a few things up now. Let me know what else you find...

I also just got my note 8, tried to do the framaroot root but it failed. I also noticed this morning that when I checked for an ota update the server wouldn't connect. Looks like the LTE version is getting 4.2.2 today. I want 4.2.2 an will wait for official. Then I am rooting an will post how etc here.
Oh will post if I update to 4.2.2 also.
I have mobile odin I bought with the 25 samsung gave, I will mess around with it once I get root (don't have pc) and see how it works for the note 8.0.
I use cromi on a transformer pad an would love to see it here. Can't wait to see what custom roms an mods/tweaks come out for the awesome tablet.
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macgyver40 said:
I also just got my note 8, tried to do the framaroot root but it failed. I also noticed this morning that when I checked for an ota update the server wouldn't connect. Looks like the LTE version is getting 4.2.2 today. I want 4.2.2 an will wait for official. Then I am rooting an will post how etc here.
Oh will post if I update to 4.2.2 also.
I have mobile odin I bought with the 25 samsung gave, I will mess around with it once I get root (don't have pc) and see how it works for the note 8.0.
I use cromi on a transformer pad an would love to see it here. Can't wait to see what custom roms an mods/tweaks come out for the awesome tablet.
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Macgyver!
You should be able to root your tablet with a calculator, duct tape and a paperclip... Right? Your da Man!
Let me know how this turns out....!

Bizack said:
Macgyver!
You should be able to root your tablet with a calculator, duct tape and a paperclip... Right? Your da Man!
Let me know how this turns out....!
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I wish I was that good. LOL. I should be rooted tomorrow then going to mess wround with M-odin an see what I can do
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macgyver40 said:
I wish I was that good. LOL. I should be rooted tomorrow then going to mess wround with M-odin an see what I can do
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When you get completed, please document the steps you took to accomplish Root with mobile Odin for the N5120. Good Luck!

Bizack said:
When you get completed, please document the steps you took to accomplish Root with mobile Odin for the N5120. Good Luck!
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From what I know mobile odin needs root for flashing. Also I have the 5110 wifi only
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macgyver40 said:
From what I know mobile odin needs root for flashing. Also I have the 5110 wifi only
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Dont update to the 4.2.2 i am not sure if you can root that yet once installed ota...
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We've Got PIE!!!!
:good::good::good::good:
see OP for details....

Bizack said:
Dont update to the 4.2.2 i am not sure if you can root that yet once installed ota...
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I have read other places that people have used mobile odin to update with the leaked version and kept root. I am waiting for official then rooting etc.
sent from Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-5110 16GB

macgyver40 said:
I have read other places that people have used mobile odin to update with the leaked version and kept root. I am waiting for official then rooting etc.
sent from Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-5110 16GB
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The leaked ver yes, not so sure about the OTA...
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Bizack said:
The leaked ver yes, not so sure about the OTA...
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Well I cant find a root that works with the EMF2 build so I am waiting no matter what.
sent from Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-5110 16GB

I recommend this thread be stickied. fullllllll of great info and would be a shame for it to go to the depths of the xda abyss

I installed 4.2.2 (N5120XXCMG7) with the help of Mobile Odin,
But if you are on 4.1.2 and no Root this is how you get 4.2.2 and Root in just 34 easy steps
This will be for GT-N5120 the LTE version only.
Moved to first page (Here) post number 4

Awesome thread. Just got Note 8 on Sunday and I am already on 4.2.2 rooted with multi Window enabled.
Thanks

dragoncius said:
Awesome thread. Just got Note 8 on Sunday and I am already on 4.2.2 rooted with multi Window enabled.
Thanks
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You gotta love the floating windows...!
Thank you for your support...
Let me know if you find anything else you want to add here!

New OTA LIVE OTA2.3

Just Received The New OTA 2.3 (77 mb)
Now Installing It ....
Change Log
-Fixed localization
-Improved touch responsiveness
-updated stock apps
-miscellaneous bug and security fixes

Screenies
Wait Uploading Screenies

Deepak Vishnu said:
Wait Uploading Screenies
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I'm rooted please can you tell me how to install it?
Thanks

nixey55 said:
I'm rooted please can you tell me how to install it?
Thanks
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didn't you get the ota ???

Deepak Vishnu said:
didn't you get the ota ???
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Yes I got the notification but I'm worried that if I install it on a rooted device it will brick my tablet.

nixey55 said:
Yes I got the notification but I'm worried that if I install it on a rooted device it will brick my tablet.
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I doubt it'll brick your device, but it'll almost definitely remove root access, and it's also possible that it'll break whatever methods there are for obtaining root again.

rchrdcrg said:
I doubt it'll brick your device, but it'll almost definitely remove root access, and it's also possible that it'll break whatever methods there are for obtaining root again.
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I wonder if I Could just flash the stock recovery, then apply the OTA then flash CWM and SU

its patching the kernel first looking at it,
tried it on mine just and it errors out, doesn't "brick it" oh I hate that expression, and errors before making any other changes.
Guess I'll need to restore a stock kernel/recovery before flashing it

Interesting..
375 is ota 2_1
not seen 389
Code:
"Package expects build fingerprint of nvidia/tn7_114gp/tegranote:4.4.2/KOT49H/16492_375.9410:user/release-keys or nvidia/tn7_114gp/tegranote:4.4.2/KOT49H/17785_389.4427:user/release-keys;

fards said:
Interesting..
375 is ota 2_1
not seen 389
Code:
"Package expects build fingerprint of nvidia/tn7_114gp/tegranote:4.4.2/KOT49H/16492_375.9410:user/release-keys or nvidia/tn7_114gp/tegranote:4.4.2/KOT49H/17785_389.4427:user/release-keys;
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I Personally Found this to be actually good update it fixes all the unresponsiveness of the tegra and makes it again a beast luvin it
and I had to edit the updater script to get it working on the tegra note rooted and dirty flashed with cwm
I Like It Dirty

Deepak Vishnu said:
I Personally Found this to be actually good update it fixes all the unresponsiveness of the tegra and makes it again a beast luvin it
and I had to edit the updater script to get it working on the tegra note rooted and dirty flashed with cwm
I Like It Dirty
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Sounds quite complicated.

Deepak Vishnu
Do you think you can explain how to modify the updater script to be able to flash the new update using cwm.
Do you lose root and cwm if you do it this way?
Thanks for your help.
Cheers,
Drc.

Installation seems to work with cwm. Still on the go for me, but no errors yet, and i got through the "Verifying current system" step.
E: nope. gets till the end, but quits with an error (no error message though)
E2: got it now. Update is AWESOME! Tab is faster and responsivenes did really improve. love it!

cars10k said:
Installation seems to work with cwm. Still on the go for me, but no errors yet, and i got through the "Verifying current system" step.
E: nope. gets till the end, but quits with an error (no error message though)
E2: got it now. Update is AWESOME! Tab is faster and responsivenes did really improve. love it!
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New OTA 4.4.2 2.3 made into a rom for CWM recovery check it out. flash in recovery then flash supersu for root.
http://rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Tegra Note 7&folder=Rom Stock 4.4.2-2.3

They have removed art from the developer options. That's annoying
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fards said:
They have removed art from the developer options. That's annoying
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I've installed it but cant' see any obvious changes. Does anyone know what the improvements are supposed to be?

Tomsgt said:
New OTA 4.4.2 2.3 made into a rom for CWM recovery check it out. flash in recovery then flash supersu for root.
http://rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Tegra Note 7&folder=Rom Stock 4.4.2-2.3
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Very nice Tom. I will have to check this out. I will be deployed on an exercise on Tuesday for a couple of months, so its nice to get this just before I go! My Tegra Note 7 has been running great so far...

Tomsgt said:
New OTA 4.4.2 2.3 made into a rom for CWM recovery check it out. flash in recovery then flash supersu for root.
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Is your server having any bandwidth issues? I've had quite a bit of trouble downloading the rom in the past 12 or so hours, with the max speed capping at 15-16kb/s and two dropouts.
That said, It seems to have come good in the last hour though. Thankyou for the effort of putting this up :good:

I updated my TN7 first to 4.4.2 and the previous OTA (2.2 i assume), then used the SuperTool 2.2 from the other thread to unlock and root the tablet with no problems.
Next day this OTA was avaiable and it installed without problems. Root is still active.
I wanted to say i have a EVGA one, but after trying to confirm this, i'm not so sure anymore. Will ask in other thread to find out.

I tried ART with mine and had tons of issues... anything involving the stylus support just went totally wonky. Shame, cuz it certainly zipped along!
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DC-TeaAge said:
I updated my TN7 first to 4.4.2 and the previous OTA (2.2 i assume), then used the SuperTool 2.2 from the other thread to unlock and root the tablet with no problems.
Next day this OTA was avaiable and it installed without problems. Root is still active.
I wanted to say i have a EVGA one, but after trying to confirm this, i'm not so sure anymore. Will ask in other thread to find out.
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If it was the EVGA one, there would be a big EVGA logo on the back

[ROM] H901-10C Stock Deodexed V. 1.3.1

Whats Up Guys. Today I Present You With The Stock 10C ROM Deodexed For The H901 (T-Mobile Variant.) This is good for ROM developers who plan on modifying any system apps and such. This is also quite useful for when we flash Xposed. (Things tend to break and need fixing...)
BUILD INFORMATION
STATUS: STABLE
CREATED ON: 11/18/2015
LAST UPDATED ON: 01/07/2016
USER AGREEMENT:
Read everything in this thread before asking any questions
Feel free to use this ROM as a base, just give me proper credit and a heads up.
I will not be held liable for any damages you choose to do to your phone, including some that may (they won't unless modified) using my files.
Please do not post mirror links. I will provide them.
FEATURES:
Deodexed
Root
Latest Busybox
Latest SQLite 3
Based On The Latest V10 Software (10C)
Doesn't Reinstall Stock Recovery On Boot
No T-Mobile Spyware
Working Wi-Fi Calling (Even in airplane mode)
No Second Screen Bugs (Xposed)
Dirty Flash Compatible With All 10C ROMs
REQUIREMENTS:
An Unlocked Bootloader
TWRP
A TWRP Backup (Because I Won't Be Responsible For Any Damages/Losses)
Common Sense
Patience
WHAT'S NEW:
V. 1.3.1
Zip Signed. (This helps end users to ensure they have good, valid downloads and is better than simple md5 verification for validation of uncorrupted zips.)
Updated SuperSU to V. 2.66
PREVIOUS VERSIONS:
V. 1.3 - Download | Mirror
Completely Re-done
Fixed WiFi Hotspot and many more minor permission bugs (Thanks @siraltus)
Updated SuperSU to V. 2.65
V. 1.2.2
Patch file to restore build.prop to stock
V. 1.2.1
Updated Busybox V. 1.24.1
Updated SuperSU to V. 2.61
V. 1.2
Fixed WiFi connection issues (Thanks @siraltus)
Updated SuperSu to V. 2.60
V. 1.1
Removed "recovery-from-boot.p" to avoid stock recovery re-installing.
V. 1.0
Removed T-Mobile spyware (com.tmobile.pr.adapt)
LGWeatherService no longer force closing
KNOWN ISSUES:
System is partially odexed still due to some LG Apps having encrypted .odex files. To avoid unstoppable force close pop-ups, I had to
A: Leave some of the system odexed, keeping a complete system
or
B: Remove the apps that were buggy, but not have a complete system.
To clarify, the /system/framework and /system/app/LGWeatherService & /system/priv-app/LGEasyHome are odexed still. I can provide an deodexed framework separately for anyone who needs it, but beware, it will break the two odexed apps.
PLEASE BACKUP BEFORE INSTALLING. AFTER FIRST BOOT, REFLASH TWRP USING THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE TWRP THREAD. I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR MELTDOWNS, BUT I'M HERE TO HELP.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Download 10C Deodexed V. 1.3.1
Copy The ZIP File To Your Device (If Downloaded From Another Device Such As A Computer)
Boot Into TWRP
In TWRP, Click The Install Tab
Select The ROM You Downloaded
Swipe To Confirm Flash
Reboot Once Completed.
DOWNLOADS:
H901 10C Deodexed V. 1.3.1 | Mirror
MD5= 1022153884767fb521113b95ea4b4e34
CREDITS:
@SuperR - Development Kitchen and Support
@Chainfire - SuperSU
@Stericson - Busybox
@osm0sis - Busybox
@tech128 - SQLite3
@KAsp3rd - TWRP
@siraltus - Help Fixing Permissions
THANKS ALSO TO:
@KOLIOXDA - For The VERY Kind Donation
Thanks For Stopping By,
Rydah805

Thanks for the deodexed build. Downloading now. Is this debloated as well?
Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

denson9874 said:
Thanks for the deodexed build. Downloading now. Is this debloated as well?
Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk
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Your welcome and no, not in this build. This was meant to keep it simple and offer a deodexed version. I will be entering ROM making soon so be on the lookout. Please backup before flashing.

Rydah805 said:
Your welcome and no, not in this build. This was meant to keep it simple and offer a deodexed version. I will be entering ROM making soon so be on the lookout. Please backup before flashing.
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That's cool super excited to flash this build so I can finally get off stock lol Great job bro[emoji3] [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106]
Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

denson9874 said:
That's cool super excited to flash this build so I can finally get off stock lol Great job bro[emoji3] [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106]
Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk
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Let me know how she runs. Haha wish I was able to test before posting, on my way to T-Mobile to swap for one without a loose charging port. ???
Sent From My LG V10

Thank you.. Will flash soon.

Rydah805 said:
Let me know how she runs. Haha wish I was able to test before posting, on my way to T-Mobile to swap for one without a loose charging port. ???
Sent From My LG V10
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Loose charging port? Wow. Yeah I think mine's too stiff lol. Downloaded and about to reboot and flash. Will report back soon
Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

denson9874 said:
Loose charging port? Wow. Yeah I think mine's too stiff lol. Downloaded and about to reboot and flash. Will report back soon
Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk
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Yeah, I can't even move the device without it dropping a connection.
Excited as this is my first Rom I've built with no help.
Sent From My LG V10

Nice job may give it a shot.any chance can verify three md5 . just want to make sure downloaded. Right
Sent from my non-Mega loved v10 H901.

could not flash it

Zugshad said:
Nice job may give it a shot.any chance can verify three md5 . just want to make sure downloaded. Right
Sent from my non-Mega loved v10 H901.
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Sure, give me a few minutes.
Sent From My LG V10

matteosaeed said:
could not flash it
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Really? What happened? Do you have a recovery log you can provide?
Sent From My LG V10

there is an error in the updater-script, assert get prop is for pplus and TWRP is reading the device as h901. Either removing the assert get prop or update the assert to get prop to h901 should fix the flashing issue.

View attachment 3547447 This is what it shows in twrp screen...

denson9874 said:
there is an error in the updater-script, assert get prop is for pplus and TWRP is reading the device as h901. Either removing the assert get prop or update the assert to get prop to h901 should fix the flashing issue.
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View attachment 3547447 This is what it shows in twrp screen...
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Ughhh, how did I miss that. ? thanks guys, I'm away from my work computer which has my tools setup, I'll fix it tomorrow. If anyone wants to try a test, I can edit the script and inject it into the current Rom (which would have the same results)
Sent From My LG V10

Rydah805 said:
Ughhh, how did I miss that. thanks guys, I'm away from my work computer which has my tools setup, I'll fix it tomorrow. If anyone wants to try a test, I can edit the script and inject it into the current Rom (which would have the same results)
Sent From My LG V10
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I'm ok with waiting till tomorrow. Thanks

Rydah805 said:
Ughhh, how did I miss that. ? thanks guys, I'm away from my work computer which has my tools setup, I'll fix it tomorrow. If anyone wants to try a test, I can edit the script and inject it into the current Rom (which would have the same results)
Sent From My LG V10
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I'm down for edited script.
Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk

If anyone wants to fix the updater-script themselves, just open it and delete the first three lines where it asserts the device name.

I ended up fixing the script and flashing it myself as I won't have my replacement device til Friday, so I re-flashed TWRP and flashed the updated ROM. It flashed and is booting up right now. It's at the optimizing screen, sounds promising.

Rydah805 said:
I ended up fixing the script and flashing it myself as I won't have my replacement device til Friday, so I re-flashed TWRP and flashed the updated ROM. It flashed and is booting up right now. It's at the optimizing screen, sounds promising.
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Well heck if you get it running i'll be game to reflash tonight. Thanks

Recover Root after CM 12.1 install

Hello hello,
So I reverted to my old i337 (ATT) because my S6 is defect and Samsung are hanging me out to dry (whole other story there). That being said, this i337 was on CM 11 4.4.4 but had the home-brew version, a slew of issues and so on. It did have root though.
I managed to install TWRP 2.8, CM 12.1 official build and it works flawlessly up until now. Except, I lost root. I'm puzzled too because running Motochopper tells me it's already rooted, and if I install Superuser form Play it seems to recognize the root, but then tells me I need to update, which fails. If I try to install any root app, nothing works.
Interestingly, I had to temporarily downgrade to CM 11 throughout this to troubleshoot a bug with GApps, and even after "losing" root to CM 12, in 11 I still had root! Back to CM 12 and out the root again. I've looked through threads and the only thing I found remotely close was to go back to 4.2.2 stock, then flash, then upgrade again... I'm trying to find another way since everthing else works fine...
Seems like it's a question of root method having changed in Lollipop, but that's really the extent of my knowledge.
As always, any help would be appreciated!
Denis
Edit: BB is I337UCUAMDL

Did you enable developer options, then go down to root access and enable it from there?

njf789 said:
Did you enable developer options, then go down to root access and enable it from there?
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That is such a noob comment!! Did I enable... pfff! Of course... I... uh... oh. Yeah I guess that's a new option then, is it? *nervously whistling away*
PS: thanks! had no idea that was a thing I've updated my sig to celebrate.

DenisEhm said:
Hello hello,
So I reverted to my old i337 (ATT) because my S6 is defect and Samsung are hanging me out to dry (whole other story there). That being said, this i337 was on CM 11 4.4.4 but had the home-brew version, a slew of issues and so on. It did have root though.
I managed to install TWRP 2.8, CM 12.1 official build and it works flawlessly up until now. Except, I lost root. I'm puzzled too because running Motochopper tells me it's already rooted, and if I install Superuser form Play it seems to recognize the root, but then tells me I need to update, which fails. If I try to install any root app, nothing works.
Interestingly, I had to temporarily downgrade to CM 11 throughout this to troubleshoot a bug with GApps, and even after "losing" root to CM 12, in 11 I still had root! Back to CM 12 and out the root again. I've looked through threads and the only thing I found remotely close was to go back to 4.2.2 stock, then flash, then upgrade again... I'm trying to find another way since everthing else works fine...
Seems like it's a question of root method having changed in Lollipop, but that's really the extent of my knowledge.
As always, any help would be appreciated!
Denis
Edit: BB is I337UCUAMDL
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Wait! So you have CM12 on your ATT S4?
I spent 6 hours yesterday and managed to instal golden eye 53. But I'd like to try installing cm12.
Can you point me the link of the relevant thread?
Thanks

Sarfarash said:
Wait! So you have CM12 on your ATT S4?
I spent 6 hours yesterday and managed to instal golden eye 53. But I'd like to try installing cm12.
Can you point me the link of the relevant thread?
Thanks
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Yes and I can say that aside from very minor bugs (such as I can't get weather to work) it's by far the best ROM I've had on this phone! The nice thing too is it's officially supported.
First you can download the ROM here; I used the last stable release for 12.1, right at the top.
For instructions I would suggest to go on the official wiki for the jflteatt, but make sure you are using TWRP version 2.8.7.0. I was on a CWM custom recovery which worked fine for 4.4.4, but when I flashed 5.1 it was plagued with crashes and GApps were completely useless - even if it did technically work. Trust me, this will save you a lot of time and it's not really mentioned anywhere.
Also stay away form TWRP version 3.0; when I tried to install it it re-locked my boot loader (somehow) and I had to fiddle-fsck around a lot with it to bypass it again.
But outside this, it was a flawless install for me! Hope this helps.

DenisEhm said:
That is such a noob comment!! Did I enable... pfff! Of course... I... uh... oh. Yeah I guess that's a new option then, is it? *nervously whistling away*
PS: thanks! had no idea that was a thing I've updated my sig to celebrate.
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No problem man. There is also a setting in Super User to override the CM root setting iirc. Just FYI

njf789 said:
No problem man. There is also a setting in Super User to override the CM root setting iirc. Just FYI
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Yeah I had tried that but it wouldn't do anything. I've followed your advice and now it works perfectly. Thanks again!

DenisEhm said:
Yes ......
For instructions I would suggest to go on the official wiki for the jflteatt,
..... I was on a CWM custom recovery which worked fine for 4.4.4
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Thank you very much,
I got excited for few minutes, then I followed the instructions link, and saw that big red banner of warning saying only MDL and MDB can use it.
And I am on OC3 (5.0.1) so I guess I'm out of luck!

Sarfarash said:
Thank you very much,
I got excited for few minutes, then I followed the instructions link, and saw that big red banner of warning saying only MDL and MDB can use it.
And I am on OC3 (5.0.1) so I guess I'm out of luck!
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Ah yes that's true, I'm on MDL... bummer...

EFIDroid for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4/Note Edge (Snapdragon Variants)

More details in the Verizon Note 4 forum here.
XDA:DevDB Information
EFIDroid, Kernel for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Contributors
abraha2d, m11kkaa
Source Code: https://github.com/efidroid
Kernel Special Features: UEFI, MultiBoot
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 0.1
Beta Release Date: 2017-03-18
Created 2017-03-20
Last Updated 2017-03-31

THIS IS INCREDIBLE!! Greatest thing since sliced bread where is the donation link this an amazing piece of development 2nd lvl bootloader f yaaaa!!

vegoja said:
THIS IS INCREDIBLE!! Greatest thing since sliced bread where is the donation link this an amazing piece of development 2nd lvl bootloader f yaaaa!!
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Believe me, I didn't do much work. You can donate to @m11kkaa, though. He's the developer of EFIDroid (if you didn't already know that...). I believe he has a donation link in his profile...
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 using XDA Labs

This is great but is there a way to uninstall it (if necessary) and get back to the primary ROM (stock or Lineage OS) without losing data?

tried to do a bit of light research and couldn't find what's different between this and other preexisting multiboot solutions. I've been using Dual Boot Patcher for sometime without issues. Is this somehow better? and if so, how?

Mtotallywired said:
tried to do a bit of light research and couldn't find what's different between this and other preexisting multiboot solutions. I've been using Dual Boot Patcher for sometime without issues. Is this somehow better? and if so, how?
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EFIDroid is what you would call a "second-stage bootloader". The main advantage over Dual Boot Patcher (at least for me) is that you no longer have to patch zip files before installing. Also, EFIDroid is more than just a multi-boot solution. Quoting @m11kkaa:
efidroid tries to focus on simplicity, and doesn't require any kernel modifications etc.
in general: well having such a powerful bootloader in your boot stage gives you lots of possibilities, like multiboot, replacements/additions for kernels/ramdisk/cmdline.
This project has a lot more potential than what's currently implemented. i.e. you can give samsung devices fastboot and sony devices a standalone recovery. Also you can natively boot GNU GRUB if you're into booting linux kernel's the desktop way.
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The two solutions are similar enough that you can migrate your setup from Dual Boot Patcher to EFIDroid without losing any data. I'll try to post a guide later this week.

I was I under the impression dual boot required multiple ROMs running the same kernel... If that is the case a huge advantage efi has is each ROM having their own boot img. I'm currently running 3 ROMs a lollipop a marshmallow and of course a nougat. I really just wanted to see all 3 latest android os running flawlessly on 1 device. And I did just that hats off to the developer for this.

baharvey7817 said:
This is great but is there a way to uninstall it (if necessary) and get back to the primary ROM (stock or Lineage OS) without losing data?
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There's an uninstall button in the app. Or, you could just flash the original boot.img via TWRP (basically what the uninstall button does).

I'm a noob...What is this? Where do I need to go to learn about why I would want this...Please explain lol

mlock420 said:
I'm a noob...What is this? Where do I need to go to learn about why I would want this...Please explain lol
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you can look at their website, and then decide if you want this level of control over your phone.
http://efidroid.org/

Thanks for bringing us this tool. One thing I can't figure out...how do we Odin a different bootloader? I have DOK2 loaded now, and want to put Dr. Ketan's on the phone. The sub instructions say to Odin the BL and CP, as the ROM is generally generic. There us also a datafix and an essential fix that needs to be applied. Doing all of that is easy, but how do I keep two separate bootloaders (LP and MM) totally separate? If I flash a LP over a MM, my camera breaks, and if I flash a MM over LP, WiFi breaks. And I'm not talking about dirty flashes, a full system, data, and cache wipe 3x. Only Odin back to the base ROM keeps my phone happy.

1freedude said:
Thanks for bringing us this tool. One thing I can't figure out...how do we Odin a different bootloader? I have DOK2 loaded now, and want to put Dr. Ketan's on the phone. The sub instructions say to Odin the BL and CP, as the ROM is generally generic. There us also a datafix and an essential fix that needs to be applied. Doing all of that is easy, but how do I keep two separate bootloaders (LP and MM) totally separate? If I flash a LP over a MM, my camera breaks, and if I flash a MM over LP, WiFi breaks. And I'm not talking about dirty flashes, a full system, data, and cache wipe 3x. Only Odin back to the base ROM keeps my phone happy.
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There's no way to have two different bootloaders. EFIDroid comes between the bootloader and the boot.img, so it has no control over the bootloader.
EDIT: EFIDroid may be able to emulate the behavior of another bootloader... you would have to ask @m11kkaa for details...

Where can I download this for T-mobile ??
Sent from my SM-N9300 using Tapatalk

CousinMikeyP said:
Where can I download this for T-mobile ??
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Here is the LINK. You can see more info HERE

I downloaded and started up the EFIdroid unofficial apk but got the following message:
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Error
Can't load device info. Please check your connection.
/data/user/0/org.efidroid.efidroidmanager.debug/files/devices.json (No such file or directory)
override ota server try again
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Could you please explain what's going on? Seems that this version is different from the one i downloaded in March. Could it be that it's not getting root access? What can I do to get around this error?

baharvey7817 said:
I downloaded and started up the EFIdroid unofficial apk but got the following message:
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Error
Can't load device info. Please check your connection.
/data/user/0/org.efidroid.efidroidmanager.debug/files/devices.json (No such file or directory)
override ota server try again
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Could you please explain what's going on? Seems that this version is different from the one i downloaded in March. Could it be that it's not getting root access? What can I do to get around this error?
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I will have to look into it... The EFIDroid app error messages are not exactly the most helpful kind. (Good thing the app is being phased out soon). That particular error message could mean many things, but most likely it's a connection issue. We will continue this in Slack.

Will this work on tw 7.0 if i was porting a rom. Also why wont aosp kernel work on tw.. i always thought tw was aosp with skin..

Go to back to the link posted above where you got the unofficial apk and go to post #83. The OP posted an apk there that works fine on our phone.
baharvey7817 said:
I downloaded and started up the EFIdroid unofficial apk but got the following message:
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Can't load device info. Please check your connection.
/data/user/0/org.efidroid.efidroidmanager.debug/files/devices.json (No such file or directory)
override ota server try again
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Could you please explain what's going on? Seems that this version is different from the one i downloaded in March. Could it be that it's not getting root access? What can I do to get around this error?
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RaySCLA said:
Go to back to the link posted above where you got the unofficial apk and go to post #83. The OP posted an apk there that works fine on our phone.
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Tried what you suggested but it didn't work either. So, I chose the 'nuclear option': I wiped the phone completely then reinstalled the stock Marshmallow ROM. using Odin. After that i installed TWRP v3.0.2 (trltetmo) and Supersu v2.79 as well as Busybox v1.26. Only then was I able to install EFIDroid successfully. Now, I'm able to boot the stock rom as well as Resurrection Remix.
It seems that if your going to install EFIDroid you must have the phone rooted using SuperSU. Using Magisk to root your phone instead of SuperSu won't work (at least it didn't work in my case).

lowkeyst4tus said:
Will this work on tw 7.0 if i was porting a rom. Also why wont aosp kernel work on tw.. i always thought tw was aosp with skin..
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This should work anywhere, regardless of ROM... But btw, it's a stretch to say TW is just a skin on top of AOSP. In fact, TW is probably the farthest you can get from AOSP... There's a lot of significant differences that make AOSP kernels incompatible with TW ROMs...