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This thread is updated daily. Thank you to everyone who contributes to this thread. It makes having these phones so much better.
If there are any custom ROMs or Kernels that you know about, just post them and bring to our attention. If you have tested a ROM or Kernel, leave feedback so someone else can use it.
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This thread is for sharing, helping and general information about Rooting, Custom ROMs and Kernels. Please help and add your thoughts and information. The more people, the better! Most of all, ENJOY!
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ROMS and KERNELS
SKT SGSIII LTE (SHV-E210S)
SKT SGSIII 3G (SHW-M440S)
KT SGSIII LTE (SHV-E210K)
LG U+ SGSIII LTE (SHV-E210L)
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Resources
These are some pages that have been found to be very useful for ROMs and Kernels:
Matcl.com website
Development by Lloyd (Develoid) website
Bvlgarian website
Spinel Dev website
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How To:
***Please note that you should uncheck 'auto reboot' when flashing cwm in odin. If you reboot straight back to your stock rom, it has a fail safe that will restore stock recovery. Once you are done flashing cwm in odin, do the the three finger salute to enter into cwm recovery to flash supersu.***
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Dual Booting between ROMs
XDA Thread (thanks to widokeren)
ROOTING
Mobile Odin (best way to flash and keep root)
XDA Thread (free version)
--I would recommend buying it from Play Store You get everything you need and it also helps the developer who has supported our phones!
CF-Auto-Root v1.0 [GT-I930x/T/N][SHV-E210*][SHW-M440S]
XDA Thread (easiest way to root your phone)
ClockworkMod Touch Recovery 6.0.2.7
Download Thread
Triangle Away (now supports E210S)
XDA Thread - Can be your best friend if you like to flash often and need some Samsung repairs.
***Special thanks to Chainfire and the other Developers, who have developed the above apps for us who are using the Korean variants. It has been a long time coming and finally we can enjoy some of the same features that others have been for a while. Thank you so much!***
Root using a Pre-Rooted ROM
Step By Step Instructions
Access SKT Hidden Menu on Korean SGS3
Korean (original) - link
English translation - link
Hidden Menu Codes:
- open dial pad and enter : 319712358. A menu will pop up asking for password.
Passwords:
SKT - 996412
KT - 774632
LG U+ - 0821
Install CWM Recovery + CWM Manager + Busy Box + Root (SHV-E210K only)
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THEMES AND CUSTOMIZING
15 toggle buttons - new center clock - transparent status bar
omega statusbar - customize your notification bar!
super status bar (a bit better than omega imo)
custom notification toggles
play store
xda thread
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My Korean's not good enough, wife isn't technical enough and translator doesn't do a good enough job but on the first link I can't figure something out. The top part is his guide to rooting but at the bottom, S3-3G-RootingRom.tar. Is this a custom rom, is it the factory rom, just very vague.
Never mind... found it!
p33k said:
My Korean's not good enough, wife isn't technical enough and translator doesn't do a good enough job but on the first link I can't figure something out. The top part is his guide to rooting but at the bottom, S3-3G-RootingRom.tar. Is this a custom rom, is it the factory rom, just very vague.
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By the looks of things, it is a rooted stock ROM with Busy Box installed.
Another link to add... He posted directions on how to get Triangle Away to work. http://people.sarang.net/index.php?mid=gstip&document_srl=2953292
how i did it
Hi guys. thank you for this wonderful post.
I followed the instructions as under and achieved root. I dont know the Korean language but got a Korean model S3 3g. model SHW-M440S.
I first downloaded the files from [email protected] link above :
Rooting Korean SGS III (3G and LTE) - zip files and instructions (in Korean)
files downloaded were:
odin3_v3.04.zip
cfroot_recovery.tar
CWM_SuperUser_0.92.zip
First installed Odin on my PC.
Then shut off the phone and loaded it in download mode by Pressing volume down, Power and home (main key) at the same time.
I was faced with some Korean language text. i Pressed the VOLUME UP button and the phone entered download mode.
I loaded the file Cfroot_recovery.tar in the PDA section of ODIN and hit start.
The installation was successful and phone rebooted.
Once phone rebooted, i copied the CWM_Superuser_0.92.zip to the SD card of the phone.
I then shut off the phone
Restarted it by hitting the Volume UP , Power and Home key simultaneously.
Within the menu i selected 'install from SD card' and then pointed to the CWM_Superuser_0.92.zip file.
The file was installed. I rebooted.
Then downloaded superuser and titanium backup from the market.
loaded up titanium backup and it was given superuser access!
I have not downloaded or installed the
S3-3G-RootingRom.tar.torrent
OR
S3-LTE-RootingRom.tar.torrent
as i do not know what ROMS they are.
Anyway, i hope people find this useful. I am looking for an ENGLISH language only ROM for my Korean model SG S3. If anyone has any success with finding out, i would highly appreciate a post here
Best regards
Thanks for posting this! Glad you were successful
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Another link to add. He posted the Factory ROM and Kernal for 3g and LTE. http://bluepremium.tistory.com/entry/갤럭시S3-순정-펌웨어
sambauer said:
I am looking for an ENGLISH language only ROM for my Korean model SG S3. If anyone has any success with finding out, i would highly appreciate a post here
Best regards
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I messaged the guy who runs Blue Premium website and asked a few questions. One I asked was are there any custom roms that we can use right now, like CM9? I know you have your Presto ROM but I assume it is all in Korean correct? He answered...
"PRESTO ROM is indeed in Korea, but you always CAN Change the System Language. Crazy kamui figured out that custom ROMs can be flashed onto Galaxy S3 - Korean version if you change the kernel section. However, CM9 and AOKP don't work that way, so don't try. Actually we're Testing Several Things to Korean Galaxy S3 to Port CM9."
So its seems for right now Presto ROM is your only one. Let me know if you try it out and give some feedback.
You guys/girls are awesome!
Sorry, been slacking a bit, but Ill update now!
I don't have my phone yet, so I have been a bit slacking...Im sorry
Ill keep up to date!
Links have been updated on first post....Thanks to p33k and sambauer for doing some searching.
I'm still curious how they know the rooting and ROMs work with the LTE versions, since it is not released yet. Maybe they have access to one....?
Anywho, if one of you try out the custom ROM, let us know!
For the Factory ROM and Kernel, anyone post the Firmware numbers for it so I can add that? Thanks!
p33k said:
Thanks for posting this! Glad you were successful
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Another link to add. He posted the Factory ROM and Kernal for 3g and LTE. http://bluepremium.tistory.com/entry/갤럭시S3-순정-펌웨어
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Did you try and download the Factory ROM and Kernel?
Im trying to get the LTE versions now, but they are "img" files.....not .tar
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Hmmm, I just tried doing the 3G ones and they are zipped up files.
It is only the LTE ones that are .img files.......
This is strange!
Is there any other mirror link for download the I9300XXBLFB (4.0.4)? As hotfile regular download limit 30 minutes per download and my area internet is slow so unable to finish download.
Thanks
Galaxy S3, Omega 7.1, franco kernel..^^
Edited : Post on wrong thread. Sorry.
[email protected] said:
Links have been updated on first post....Thanks to p33k and sambauer for doing some searching.
I'm still curious how they know the rooting and ROMs work with the LTE versions, since it is not released yet. Maybe they have access to one....?
Anywho, if one of you try out the custom ROM, let us know!
For the Factory ROM and Kernel, anyone post the Firmware numbers for it so I can add that? Thanks!
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I used it on my Korean 3G model SHW-M440S.
It is not the LTE version. Also, i have not installed the rom. I just followed the steps as per my previous post , short of installing the ROM given.
I then downloaded Rom Manager and Titanium backup and both were given access to root and worked flawlessly. The only problem with the root manager is that i cannot install clockworkmod recovery as ROm manager does not give an option for my phone (it gives two options. 1- Samsung Epic4G and 2- Samsung GalaxyS i9000).
Thank you everyone else for the pointers. I shall await a little longer before trying out the PRESTO Rom. i do remember spending almost an entire night trying to fix up my Korean Galaxy model S when i put up a European Galaxy S rom on it and it wouldnt work. Took me a while to figure out the problem was that the Korean Samsung Galaxy was different than the European versions and their ROMs would not work on mine .
I have checked my applications and there are two apps installed one is called 'SUPERSU" and the other is "Superuser" . Only SuperSU is active as it shows titanium backup/etc in its app list.
I continue to ponder this issue till i solve it. Any pointers would be highly appreciated.
Yeah I had same problem with root manager. I just uninstalled it. I had backed up my Rom via cwm recovery after rooting so I hope I'm ok. Then we have the factory roms. Cwm let's u do all the things manager does but less friendly.
But I'm a newb when it comes to this just switching from ip4. Please correct me if wrong.
Sent from my SHW-M440S using xda app-developers app
I have never used CWM, so I am not too sure what it is or does.
Im guessing it is a backup program?
sambauer, have you tried updating your superuser app?
Just go into the app and you should be able to update it no worries....I had a similar problem with my tab when I rooted it and just had to do the update and it worked like a charm. Just check out the menu within the app and update it.....hopefully that works.
A tip for anyone and everyone - only use ROMs that are built for our phones. There are always problems with ROMs that are not specifically made for the Korean Galaxy phones.
That being said, PRESTO ROM is made for the Korean 3G, it should work fine.
[email protected] said:
I have never used CWM, so I am not too sure what it is or does.
Im guessing it is a backup program?
sambauer, have you tried updating your superuser app?
Just go into the app and you should be able to update it no worries....I had a similar problem with my tab when I rooted it and just had to do the update and it worked like a charm. Just check out the menu within the app and update it.....hopefully that works.
A tip for anyone and everyone - only use ROMs that are built for our phones. There are always problems with ROMs that are not specifically made for the Korean Galaxy phones.
That being said, PRESTO ROM is made for the Korean 3G, it should work fine.
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@ [email protected] : Thank you for that. The problem is solved. steps taken as as under:
I uninstalled the superuser app that i had installed from market. (SUPERSU) left untouched.
I then reinstalled CWM_SuperUser_0.92 from sdcard using CWM recovery.
everything workings perfectly now
translator
for anyone who want to translate korean language into english you can try tranzilla of borixo from google play..
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=tranzilla
I hate to be all nooby and what not but I seriously thinking about picking up another phone.... the Unlocked Galaxy Nexus is back up for sale on the Play store, so I MIGHT go that route, BUT I have family who has family in south korea so I could get my hands on a quad core s3... (or can you buy them unlocked online somewhere?)
And IF I do get the quad core are there any roms for it yet? I guess I should sit back and let the smart people figure it out and check back lol....
I rom ton's of phone's but I've never had a samsung or a foreign market phone.
Will it even function as a phone in the US? and if so on what carriers?
Sorry for the spoon feeding request but a clear reply to above might stop lots of new threads asking the same thing.
NonovUrbizniz said:
I hate to be all nooby and what not but I seriously thinking about picking up another phone.... the Unlocked Galaxy Nexus is back up for sale on the Play store, so I MIGHT go that route, BUT I have family who has family in south korea so I could get my hands on a quad core s3... (or can you buy them unlocked online somewhere?)
And IF I do get the quad core are there any roms for it yet? I guess I should sit back and let the smart people figure it out and check back lol....
I rom ton's of phone's but I've never had a samsung or a foreign market phone.
Will it even function as a phone in the US? and if so on what carriers?
Sorry for the spoon feeding request but a clear reply to above might stop lots of new threads asking the same thing.
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I can tell you what i experienced with my Samsung S2 which was purchased in South Korea. I frequently travel to other countries and used that Korean S2 without any problems with local sims from China, Pakistan, U.K. and The Netherlands.
There are some issues though..
1- any text message more than 80 characters automatically becomes a MMS.
2- You have to program your mobile number into the sim, otherwise before sending any sms, the phone also asks to fill out a 'from' field.
3- the Korean keyboard is ever present and becomes quite an inconvenience for some one like me who does not speak Korean language.
4- you cannot use mainstream ROMs meant for the same model of phone that are not specifically designed for the Korean model.
Other than this , all is well Now that i have purchased the S3, i am forever looking for a compatible international custom rom for it.
I hope you can make a better choice now more suited to your needs.
hello, i have one week with my nexus im very happy with it but i would like to root it, to test other stuff on my nexus....
but im afraid that google can get mad..
will google detect if i install other "os" on my nexus
will i loose my warranty if i install other os or gain root access?
if i get root access or install another "os" or "rom"...can i reset my phone
and get it like i just bough it?
iis the official nexus 4 android 4.x image always stored on my nexus 4 so i can reset the device anytime i want?
i think i may want to reset it if i want to get rid of lots of stuff or if i regret of having root or other roms
and i want to keep receiving updates from google.
one night i almost dared to root it..with one click...but i want first to have these questions answered
is google aware about each device about being hacked, rooted and dont give support if install modded roms
or i just simple reset and no one knows if i hacked or not.?
sorry about my questions..or about my english..i hope you understand and try to answer my doubts.
Hi,
I just recently rooted my phone as well..
As far as I'm aware, there is no way Google can tell if you have rooted, modded, hacked your phone, unless you give it to them in that state. What is reassuring though is that you can reset your phone exactly like it was from the box. You can unroot your phone, lock the bootloader and many of the guys around here will have links to the stock image if you require it.
Toolkit vs OneClickRoot.com
I am reading up on rooting the nexus 4 and was thinking I would use the one click root function in the toolkit by mskip, but I have seen the website oneclickroot.com which says this: Remember: One Click Root is 100% guaranteed to work and the process is completely risk-free. It is currently in beta and will apparently be running properly in a couple of weeks.
Is this legit and is it really any safer than the toolkit??
I have to post 10 times in order to comment on a thread about a Kernel.
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sorry to post again, but I have to in order to comment.
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sorry to post again, but I have to in order to comment.
Gazza2907 said:
I am reading up on rooting the nexus 4 and was thinking I would use the one click root function in the toolkit by mskip, but I have seen the website oneclickroot.com which says this: Remember: One Click Root is 100% guaranteed to work and the process is completely risk-free. It is currently in beta and will apparently be running properly in a couple of weeks.
Is this legit and is it really any safer than the toolkit??
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need to post 10 times, so I'll answer even though you probably are past this. I used the toolkit. I couldn't find anything 1-click for the nexus. Maybe I just missed it.
Just wondering if there is anything special to know about rooting etc on the G2. Or is it as simple as others? I have had MANY android phones from Xperias to Galaxy's, htcs and most recently the Nexus 4.
Is there a noob guide on here I can't find much but admittedly I'm on Tapatalk at the minute.
How do I unlock boot loader or even can I?
Can I just fastboot flash a custom recovery?
What is this root checking that voids warranty is it like Samsung yellow triangle?
Sorry if any of this is stupid but I've never had an LG.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
ephumuris said:
Just wondering if there is anything special to know about rooting etc on the G2. Or is it as simple as others? I have had MANY android phones from Xperias to Galaxy's, htcs and most recently the Nexus 4.
Is there a noob guide on here I can't find much but admittedly I'm on Tapatalk at the minute.
How do I unlock boot loader or even can I?
Can I just fastboot flash a custom recovery?
What is this root checking that voids warranty is it like Samsung yellow triangle?
Sorry if any of this is stupid but I've never had an LG.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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first things first what model of g2 do you have/ are planning on getting(to recommend proper rooting method), anyways I recommend ioroot for rooting your device(easiest way and lots of support), second to unlock bootloader and flash roms/kernels without issues you need to loki your device or get a twrp/cwm with loki built in to it. As for flashing recovery the easiest is to use freegee from the play store and choose which recovery you would like to use, once rooted the root check is in download mode it will say if it's rooted or not but using lg flash tool and going to stock removes this and there aren't any stupid questions if I do say so myself. Hope this helps any thing else let us know
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ddzado said:
Take all of those questions and start searching google/forums. All of those questions already have a nice post associated with them.
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If you are not gonna help you are better off just not saying anything in the first place
XxZombiePikachu said:
first things first what model of g2 do you have/ are planning on getting(to recommend proper rooting method), anyways I recommend ioroot for rooting your device(easiest way and lots of support), second to unlock bootloader and flash roms/kernels without issues you need to loki your device or get a twrp/cwm with loki built in to it. As for flashing recovery the easiest is to use freegee from the play store and choose which recovery you would like to use, once rooted the root check is in download mode it will say if it's rooted or not but using lg flash tool and going to stock removes this and there aren't any stupid questions if I do say so myself. Hope this helps any thing else let us know
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If you are not gonna help you are better off just not saying anything in the first place
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That does help thanks I've learnt to ignore the unhelpful and ignorant.
It is just the international version it should arrive tomorrow. So from what I understand I can follow any root and boot loader unlock guide that matches my version. And can fully return to stock with no traces or issues?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
ephumuris said:
That does help thanks I've learnt to ignore the unhelpful and ignorant.
It is just the international version it should arrive tomorrow. So from what I understand I can follow any root and boot loader unlock guide that matches my version. And can fully return to stock with no traces or issues?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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yea pretty much as long as you don't flash the wrong file everything will be smooth anyways this is the international thread(http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802) so you can sart planning what you want to do once it arrives and trust you gonna love it
also:
root- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869 (latest ioroot and drivers)
rooting instructions- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
recovery twrp- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670 (I prefer twrp)
recovery cwm- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468858 (just in case your not a fan of twrp)
(both recoveries include loki already)
As a last note if by any chance you want to try stock kitkat (you can try official without root by flashing http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2664933 through lg flash tool) or if you root first you can try(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665985) although you will lose custom recovery and need to use the flash tool to jump down to stock jb and start again have fun :fingers-crossed:
Similar Situation but with Sprint
Hello, I'm kinda in the same situation. except the G2 is with Sprint.
First, i'd just like to say that i can root, twrp, custom with quite a few HTC and Samsung phones but have yet to tackle an LG. It's actually my girlfriends. I told her not to accept any updates when she recieved the phone today from the local Sprint Store. So as it stands she's completely stock to my knowledge. I've included pictures.
Since she's on Sprint and NOT International, i can only assume the guides that you posted to help our other friend will not help me(or at least to an extent). I'm definitely not opposed to reading and learning, just really unsure where to start as the G2 is only split on the carrier level at Development. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
lancemulvihill85 said:
Hello, I'm kinda in the same situation. except the G2 is with Sprint.
First, i'd just like to say that i can root, twrp, custom with quite a few HTC and Samsung phones but have yet to tackle an LG. It's actually my girlfriends. I told her not to accept any updates when she recieved the phone today from the local Sprint Store. So as it stands she's completely stock to my knowledge. I've included pictures.
Since she's on Sprint and NOT International, i can only assume the guides that you posted to help our other friend will not help me(or at least to an extent). I'm definitely not opposed to reading and learning, just really unsure where to start as the G2 is only split on the carrier level at Development. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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the rooting works with the g2 as long as it's stock 4.2.2 and the recovery guide for twrp plus 2.6.3.3 from here(http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/g2spr) should work but I did see somewhere that an update to the sprint model added some spark thing(I don't know what it is exactly) that does not play too well with custom kernels
on another note the reason for it splitting on a carrier level is so that no one flashes something that isn't for them which would cause lots of unwanted problems but of course if you want a rom for your model you head over to the sprint thread look for the one you want and flash away, and always remember to have a backup it can save your phones life someday
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also forgot to mention there are other methods of flashing recoveries from play store like freegee, goo manager, rom manager, etc but I did not include because I am not sure wether they include loki or not which is important if you wanna flash certain roms and mainly different kernels
Wow that's some great help and info there mate thanks for all the help! Seems like everything I need all in one place. Its out for delivery today so will hopefully be playing with it by this evening.
From what I can tell from a little reading there isn't a UK KitKat officially yet at the minute? Is there any I can manually flash with minimal to zero bloat? Just standard LG software?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
ephumuris said:
Wow that's some great help and info there mate thanks for all the help! Seems like everything I need all in one place. Its out for delivery today so will hopefully be playing with it by this evening.
From what I can tell from a little reading there isn't a UK KitKat officially yet at the minute? Is there any I can manually flash with minimal to zero bloat? Just standard LG software?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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Well like I mentioned before if you root first you can flash this(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2665985) if done correctly you keep root but will lose recovery because as of yet there isn't one and since its international bloat is minimal unlike when it's from an American carrier
Once you root, using freegee to install recovery is trivial and yes it includes Loki.
I used ioroot to root my G2 and I have no complaints, everything went through smoothly
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
XxZombiePikachu said:
the rooting works with the g2 as long as it's stock 4.2.2 and the recovery guide for twrp plus 2.6.3.3 from here(http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/g2spr) should work but I did see somewhere that an update to the sprint model added some spark thing(I don't know what it is exactly) that does not play too well with custom kernels
on another note the reason for it splitting on a carrier level is so that no one flashes something that isn't for them which would cause lots of unwanted problems but of course if you want a rom for your model you head over to the sprint thread look for the one you want and flash away, and always remember to have a backup it can save your phones life someday
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also forgot to mention there are other methods of flashing recoveries from play store like freegee, goo manager, rom manager, etc but I did not include because I am not sure wether they include loki or not which is important if you wanna flash certain roms and mainly different kernels
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Thanks a bunch! It seems as though this is going to be unexpectedly simple!
I highly doubt I'm going to be flashing anything other than a modified stock Rom for her. Stability, battery life, with no bugs is all I'm looking for as it's not my phone. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Also, I get why they're split at the development level, it's just that running through the QA and General sections is a little tougher. I do so appreciate all the help and advice!
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
lancemulvihill85 said:
Thanks a bunch! It seems as though this is going to be unexpectedly simple!
I highly doubt I'm going to be flashing anything other than a modified stock Rom for her. Stability, battery life, with no bugs is all I'm looking for as it's not my phone. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Also, I get why they're split at the development level, it's just that running through the QA and General sections is a little tougher. I do so appreciate all the help and advice!
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
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well that's good then anyways I won't recommend a rom mainly because I have the d800 at&t variant so I don't know what has what anyways glad to be of help enjoy the freedom root
Just a quick update, rooted with io24, twrp with freegee, backing up as we speak (also to pc).
Now to find a Rom!
Thanks again!
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
Tried flashing a rooted kitkat stock rom and my touchscreen didnt work!
Flashing the kitkat kdz works though but no root...hmm
ephumuris said:
Tried flashing a rooted kitkat stock rom and my touchscreen didnt work!
Flashing the kitkat kdz works though but no root...hmm
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Yea I noticed on international that has been an issue, not really sure why well there are other options you can try a flex rom or maybe aosp
Sent from my LG-D800 using xda app-developers app
Replacing factory firmware!!!
Hello,
i Am newbie here, recently i brought a LG G2 D802 supposedly from a EU store and i am in Finland, but to my surprise the software firmware is Asia made, Hong Kong to be particular. it goes like this, D80210b-HKG-XX build JDQ39B kernel 3.4.0. With this original Stock software, the 4G option is not shown( i know it can be done by hidden menu but i want to get a permanent fix); the MMS setting althought i did it manually by inserting the values provided by the Network service provider.Still i am unable to get that fix.
I am in turn to contacting my seller for the correct working OPEN stock rom installed G2 but if the case does not go like that then i wish to root it to the OPEN international ROM . From what i have read, if you update then it goes back to the HKG rom, if there any way i can remove the factory rom with the OPEN Rom and receive the update OTA and it will not revert back. I have been doing my research on this but i am not able to get the answers... Hope some one will shine some light on this.
Thanks in Advance !!!
I just acquired a GS4 from ATT today. it is:
Android 4.4.2 (which I upgraded myself)
Baseband V: I337UCUFNC1
I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 But I wanted to make sure there is not anything newer or different since then. I wasn't able to find anything else by searching. I'm trying to root this phone to use CyanogenMod. Unfortunately, my phone is not supported in their list of easy installs.
Can someone verify the steps for me to root and flash Cyan to this model phone before I pull the trigger? Thanks!
burgertime78 said:
I just acquired a GS4 from ATT today. it is:
Android 4.4.2 (which I upgraded myself)
Baseband V: I337UCUFNC1
I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 But I wanted to make sure there is not anything newer or different since then. I wasn't able to find anything else by searching. I'm trying to root this phone to use CyanogenMod. Unfortunately, my phone is not supported in their list of easy installs.
Can someone verify the steps for me to root and flash Cyan to this model phone before I pull the trigger? Thanks!
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You can't flash anything other than Touch Wiz Roms. That guide and ones like The Ultimate All in one Guide will be a starting place. No custom recoveries either.
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rugmankc said:
You can't flash anything other than Touch Wiz Roms. That guide and ones like The Ultimate All in one Guide will be a starting place. No custom recoveries either.
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So what's the problem? ATT? too new a hardware version? I have the worst luck with this stuff - if I buy a router to flash a custom firmware like Tomato, it's the ONLY version that isn't supported. crazy.
I'm not sure what a custom recovery is unfortunately. That said, can I root this phone at all? I guess if I can't flash the rom I want to use, can I at least install titanium and freeze all the crapware that I don't want running?
btw - thanks for the response.
burgertime78 said:
So what's the problem? ATT? too new a hardware version? I have the worst luck with this stuff - if I buy a router to flash a custom firmware like Tomato, it's the ONLY version that isn't supported. crazy.
I'm not sure what a custom recovery is unfortunately. That said, can I root this phone at all? I guess if I can't flash the rom I want to use, can I at least install titanium and freeze all the crapware that I don't want running?
btw - thanks for the response.
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Any build after mdl has the bootloader locked down. If you read thru those two threads OP pages you get an idea. You will also need to get familiar with SafeStrap. I am on the old build and can use an exploit called loki-doki to bypass Sammy's security check and allow kernel to flash.
There may be some new stuff on rooting NC1, but I don't keep up. Basically you had to go back to mk2 to root then go back NC1 and use SafeStrap to flash only TW roms. The SafeStrap thread will explain that. But, it creates slots on the System partition again fooling Sammy. More or less--
Like I said not an expert as I don't have the issue you have with bootloader. But that is the gist of it. Just need to read up so you don't brick--good luck.
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Any build after mdl has the bootloader locked down. If you read thru those two threads OP pages you get an idea. You will also need to get familiar with SafeStrap. I am on the old build and can use an exploit called loki-doki to bypass Sammy's security check and allow kernel to flash.
There may be some new stuff on rooting NC1, but I don't keep up. Basically you had to go back to mk2 to root then go back NC1 and use SafeStrap to flash only TW roms. The SafeStrap thread will explain that. But, it creates slots on the System partition again fooling Sammy. More or less--
Like I said not an expert as I don't have the issue you have with bootloader. But that is the gist of it. Just need to read up so you don't brick--good luck.
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DAMN! Thanks!
burgertime78 said:
DAMN! Thanks!
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Good Luck
There are plenty of folks here to help with specifics like jd and tedusa--:good:
burgertime78 said:
I just acquired a GS4 from ATT today. it is:
Android 4.4.2 (which I upgraded myself)
Baseband V: I337UCUFNC1
I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 But I wanted to make sure there is not anything newer or different since then. I wasn't able to find anything else by searching. I'm trying to root this phone to use CyanogenMod. Unfortunately, my phone is not supported in their list of easy installs.
Can someone verify the steps for me to root and flash Cyan to this model phone before I pull the trigger? Thanks!
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New way to root is call towelroot. Google it or search for it around here the link is everywhere. It's an apk file made by geohot (same guy that jail broke the iphone and ps3). Once you root you can install safestrap. If you've ever owned an droid device they have something identical called boot strap. Think of it as a dual boot of sorts. Definitely keep your eyes on these threads as well as the sgs5 thread. If an exploit is discovered it'll probably be for the s5 and will be compatible with our s4 (towel root was made for the s5 but works for a whole bunch of devices)
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burgertime78 said:
DAMN! Thanks!
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Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52167774&postcount=3&nocache=1&z=8413408249616623
I was in the same boat as you 2 weeks ago, bought a NC1 and wanted CM, and used this to root. I currently use the Google Edition ROM that has been modified to work on locked bootloader phones, though it does have it's fallbacks. For someone new I'd recommend GoldenEye, just click the link on my signature to download it.
Good luck!
Oh, btw--check out GEOHOT's Towelroot thread in General for NC1. I knew I forgot one. That was the recent method I was thinking of. Not sure which of threads are best for you--depends what you want to do.
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HaHa posted at same time.
You all are AWESOME! Thank you so much! I'll look into this and keep you posted.
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Oh, btw--check out GEOHOT's Towelroot thread in General for NC1. I knew I forgot one. That was the recent method I was thinking of. Not sure which of threads are best for you--depends what you want to do.
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I just towelrooted. It worked! I was watching this video http://gs5.wonderhowto.com/how-to/r...nt-even-at-t-verizon-20-seconds-flat-0155617/ and I did it while I Was watching the video. On my device, it did not even reboot - i just said "should be rooted" so I loaded a root checker and sure enough, it is rooted! took all of about 8 seconds.
Now, on to a rom.
I'm confused now. Why can I not use CM? I read about SafeStrap and I understand it's sort of a dual boot setup - I get that. So, in a sense, I'm not really installing FRESH, a new rom - at least not in the sense that you format your hard disk and install a new OS. However, what ARE my choices in roms? I know the whiz touch, and now the golden eye, plus the google modified - but what else? I want something cut down, simple and battery friendly. I'm not a super power user and I don't require much. Actually, battery life is the most important thing to me.
This is my business phone - I use Gmail, SMS, maybe take a few pictures - and I listen to podcasts. very basic user. Advice?
burgertime78 said:
I just towelrooted. It worked! I was watching this video http://gs5.wonderhowto.com/how-to/r...nt-even-at-t-verizon-20-seconds-flat-0155617/ and I did it while I Was watching the video. On my device, it did not even reboot - i just said "should be rooted" so I loaded a root checker and sure enough, it is rooted! took all of about 8 seconds.
Now, on to a rom.
I'm confused now. Why can I not use CM? I read about SafeStrap and I understand it's sort of a dual boot setup - I get that. So, in a sense, I'm not really installing FRESH, a new rom - at least not in the sense that you format your hard disk and install a new OS. However, what ARE my choices in roms? I know the whiz touch, and now the golden eye, plus the google modified - but what else? I want something cut down, simple and battery friendly. I'm not a super power user and I don't require much. Actually, battery life is the most important thing to me.
This is my business phone - I use Gmail, SMS, maybe take a few pictures - and I listen to podcasts. very basic user. Advice?
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MDL builds have an exploit that allows the kernel to flash. That is loki-doki. Bypasses the Sammy security check to allow this. There is no exploit yet for post MDL builds. Hence you can only flash stock Touch Wiz kernels, thus only roms that have them. So, no aosp based roms. In one of the threads in General that talk about MK2/NC1 etc is a list of roms for you. I forget the technical coding side of SafeStrap. But, it puts roms in System bypassing the bootloader. But, no way of doing that with aosp roms yet.
I am old and don't retain things much anymore if they are not very important to me. So, although I have read up on this stuff, and have a "45 year old" Engineering Degree, I don't need SafeStrap having the MDL bootloader. So, don't remember all that I have read. But, what I said is the basics of it.
Your roms need to have SafeStrap option in the rom thread's OP page. If not listed, it won't work. Having said all that things like Towelroot are new and more options may come along. :good:
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I guess not
jlrockafella said:
I guess not
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@Sands207 is doing one.
SonderTech said:
@Sands207 is doing one.
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I finally pulled us out of alpha and the first beta is ready. She's a little rough around the edges but overall it's pretty nice. I'll update the OP in a few. Once we can get the stock from stable I'll build a device tree and take a crack at compiling and building lineage os and probably others too, hang in there
@jlrockafella and @SonderTech beta will be live soon here https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bz99NuhE3XwmcHUzcmhpZXJ4Sms i included stock boot.img so those who would like to use it instead of supersu can do so. This will be less complicated @SonderTech i included your boot animation too. i have slow upload so hang tight and thank you so much for all the contributions you've made!! ??I'll update the op with simple directions for us in a bit but it's close to stable now
New build up!! ROM is now stable
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I'm trying to download from Google drive but it says I need permission? I requested access yesterday and it said to wait for an email. Nothing yet.
ExecuterSedriss said:
I'm trying to download from Google drive but it says I need permission? I requested access yesterday and it said to wait for an email. Nothing yet.
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Newest build is here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz99NuhE3XwmLTZyZnVIaGN3U00/view?usp=drivesdk
I'm a little new to custom roms but I'm learning pretty quick. I can throw the img onto my sd card, factory reset and flash it over in twrp right? Had to do the same **** to root my phone and all that jazz.
ExecuterSedriss said:
I'm a little new to custom roms but I'm learning pretty quick. I can throw the img onto my sd card, factory reset and flash it over in twrp right? Had to do the same **** to root my phone and all that jazz.
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How you flash this is your choice ? I prefer to flash my ROM's as zips
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How you flash this is your choice ? I prefer to flash my ROM's as zips
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I think that's what I meant. The zip is what I would flash over in twrp and then I reboot and wala. Now does this ROM include root, supersu and all that?
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I think that's what I meant. The zip is what I would flash over in twrp and then I reboot and wala. Now does this ROM include root, supersu and all that?
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Yes. All the info is here at the OP https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...nt/wip-custom-rom-j3-emerge-sm-j327p-t3634206
Thanks so much you've been more than helpful. I do have a final question, though. I don't have boost/sprint but my model is indeed a j327p. It's a virgin mobile phone, I know that might affect it just curious if this was made for all variants.
ExecuterSedriss said:
Thanks so much you've been more than helpful. I do have a final question, though. I don't have boost/sprint but my model is indeed a j327p. It's a virgin mobile phone, I know that might affect it just curious if this was made for all variants.
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You have twrp on your device now correct? I have successfully built one for boost. Tonight I'm working on the sprint version for a friend and if you like I could make one for Virgin if firmware is available, im doing this in my extra time so it make take me a few days but I'll certainly try if you want me to.
I do have twrp. I'm glad I asked before bricking my phone haha. I'll check up on it next week. I can't thank you enough, these are not bad little phones. I'm baffled there aren't more people working on projects like this for these samsungs.
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You have twrp on your device now correct? I have successfully built one for boost. Tonight I'm working on the sprint version for a friend and if you like I could make one for Virgin if firmware is available, im doing this in my extra time so it make take me a few days but I'll certainly try if you want me to.
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And I would very much like that ROM on my virgin mobile device. I would owe you big. I'm not fond of the touchwiz interface and many of the other features that come on the stock firmware.
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I do have twrp. I'm glad I asked before bricking my phone haha. I'll check up on it next week. I can't thank you enough, these are not bad little phones. I'm baffled there aren't more people working on projects like this for these samsungs.
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And I would very much like that ROM on my virgin mobile device. I would owe you big. I'm not fond of the touchwiz interface and many of the other features that come on the stock firmware.
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Excellent I'll have it finished in a day or so I'll update the OP so others can find it as well, I'm almost done with the sprint version now. I appreciate the support and input, thank you
-sands
ExecuterSedriss said:
I do have twrp. I'm glad I asked before bricking my phone haha. I'll check up on it next week. I can't thank you enough, these are not bad little phones. I'm baffled there aren't more people working on projects like this for these samsungs.
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And I would very much like that ROM on my virgin mobile device. I would owe you big. I'm not fond of the touchwiz interface and many of the other features that come on the stock firmware.
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I built this today for you https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bz99NuhE3XwmajBNY0IyZ2FFWkk I understand you are not fond of touchwiz and neither am I, what i suggest is to install xposed to use gravity box and use the firefds kit along side it to make the ROM however you want. Your ROM is in testing phase so I dont want to tear things apart and replace them until we know whats good and not good. Thank you for your support. Enjoy and follow along as we improve on this base ROM. I used Virgin Firmware so make a backup please first and let me know what you think. It's uploading now so please wait an hour or so for it to finish
-sands
Is the boost mobile ROM, touchwiz?
SonderTech said:
Is the boost mobile ROM, touchwiz?
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It is for the time being, pulling touchwiz caused ALOT of confusion for folks im working on using a different one but setup is affected without it. Honestly i wish i could use evie as the base without borking the rom
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It is for the time being, pulling touchwiz caused ALOT of confusion for folks im working on using a different one but setup is affected without it. Honestly i wish i could use evie as the base without borking the rom
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Ah, I see, you could try making it aosp and see what happens