hey all - I need to get back to factory - I can't connect to kies - can't get USB drivers to work - I have un and reinstalled them a number of times - same with kies - i am rooted rite now - if I go into recovery and just do a factory reset will that do the job ? or would I be better off trying to find a stock rom online and then flash it ? I know the model number is odd and that's because they label this tablet as an "education" version of the tab 4 NU model - any help would be greatly appreciated - rite now my tablet is so screwed up its almost unusable -
Sent from my SM-T530NN using Tapatalk
remotehugger said:
hey all - I need to get back to factory - I can't connect to kies - can't get USB drivers to work - I have un and reinstalled them a number of times - same with kies - i am rooted rite now - if I go into recovery and just do a factory reset will that do the job ? or would I be better off trying to find a stock rom online and then flash it ? I know the model number is odd and that's because they label this tablet as an "education" version of the tab 4 NU model - any help would be greatly appreciated - rite now my tablet is so screwed up its almost unusable -
Sent from my SM-T530NN using Tapatalk
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Run in normal operation the unrooting process that supersu includes, then boot to recovery and perform a factory reset and that should get you back to "stock"
m
still not where I want or need to be - my tablet is jacked - lol - pc won't recognize it - even after un and re installing usb drivers and kies - playstore keeps stopping - can't update play services - idk where to go from here - lol - i lost all backups due to a faulty SD card - i just wish I could find either a new rom that will work on my model or at least a stock rom -
sent from my Wicked S3
remotehugger said:
still not where I want or need to be - my tablet is jacked - lol - pc won't recognize it - even after un and re installing usb drivers and kies - playstore keeps stopping - can't update play services - idk where to go from here - lol - i lost all backups due to a faulty SD card - i just wish I could find either a new rom that will work on my model or at least a stock rom -
sent from my Wicked S3
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Okay explain in GLORIOUS DETAIL what "jacked" means.
If you can still boot to normal operation goto setting/about device and click/tap [dance] on Build number seven times [like the holy hand grenade of antioch but more than three] xD
that enables developer options.
goto developer options and enable usb debugging under debugging, plug in, run adb shell and wait for the nag screen to come up on tab and select groovy.
if still no then, check you're using a/the correct cable.
Alternately KIES blows.
Alternately access adb via recovery, you do have a custom recovery installed?
if in recovery, for adb run,
adb shell mount /data
adb shell mount /system
then
adb shell
and do what you need to from there.
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My face when @moonbutt74 mentioned the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch:
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Also @remotehugger the cyanogenmod variants you were asking about should work for you (I always liked BlissPop better than Pac LP but to each his own). I would recommend against the marshmallow ones for the time being since they're still pretty buggy. Also, since you say your device is an "Education version" of the T530NU, have you tried any of the T530NU firmware files in Odin?
"And the Lord did grin. And the people did feast upon the lambs, and sloths, and carp, and anchovies, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats, and large chu..." (Book of Armaments 2:9-29)
Also M is right, Kies absolutely blows. The only thing it's ever done with consistency in my experience is not work properly
well...I factory reset because playstore stopped working all of sudden - it opens but as soon as try to update anything or install anything it instantly force closes - i tried all the obvious, clearing cache and data - making sure dwnld manager is turned on - un installing updates and even tried flashing tbo's playstore and still no luck - then tried connecting to my pc and no matter which usb port or cable I tried it wouldn't get recognized - tried un and re installing latest usb drivers and only reason I downloaded kies was to stile if it would recognize it but still no go - tried un rooting from within SU app amd that did nothing - i still have custom recovery and am able to boot into dwnld mode for Odin - i was going to Odin stock firmware but I can't find it anywhere - and was thinking maybe just flashing new rom but wasn't stile ire which one I could use because of the stupid "education" edition and ending in NN instead of NU -
sent from my Wicked S3
remotehugger said:
was thinking maybe just flashing new rom but wasn't stile ire which one I could use because of the stupid "education" edition and ending in NN instead of NU -
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I'm fairly confident the cyanogenmod variants should work for you, they're intended for the SM-T530, not the SM-T530NU, and yet they still work fine for the NU
was it blisspop you recommended ? only thing I'm afraid of is not having anything to fall back on - unless you think stock firmware for the NU would work then I could Odin to that if need be - and thank you for the help -
sent from my Wicked S3
remotehugger said:
was it blisspop you recommended ? only thing I'm afraid of is not having anything to fall back on - unless you think stock firmware for the NU would work then I could Odin to that if need be - and thank you for the help -
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Yes to both. I would recommend BlissPop (the marshmallow Bliss is not stable enough yet for daily driver in my opinion, disappointingly enough) and I firmly believe an SM-T530NU Odin firmware file will work for your device. From everything you said, you have an SM-T530NU in everything but name. Make a nandroid backup of stock, saved to SD card before you flash a custom rom, just to be sure. You can always delete the backup once you discover how superior cyanogenmod is to stock
remotehugger said:
well...I factory reset because playstore stopped working all of sudden - it opens but as soon as try to update anything or install anything it instantly force closes - i tried all the obvious, clearing cache and data - making sure dwnld manager is turned on - un installing updates and even tried flashing tbo's playstore and still no luck - then tried connecting to my pc and no matter which usb port or cable I tried it wouldn't get recognized - tried un and re installing latest usb drivers and only reason I downloaded kies was to stile if it would recognize it but still no go - tried un rooting from within SU app amd that did nothing - i still have custom recovery and am able to boot into dwnld mode for Odin - i was going to Odin stock firmware but I can't find it anywhere - and was thinking maybe just flashing new rom but wasn't stile ire which one I could use because of the stupid "education" edition and ending in NN instead of NU -
sent from my Wicked S3
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okay i think i might know what's going on, give play and it's services about 20 minutes to update themselves after you re-establish your account.
then reboot and give it a try.
and enable usb debugging!
moonbutt74 said:
okay i think i might know what's going on, give play and it's services about 20 minutes to update themselves after you re-establish your account.
then reboot and give it a try.
and enable usb debugging!
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Thank you M I kept meaning to say this, all the issues R is having makes it sound like Google Play Services (and possibly the play store too) need to be updated. @remotehugger check apkmirror.com and your app settings info to verify/refute
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Thank you M I kept meaning to say this, all the issues R is having makes it sound like Google Play Services (and possibly the play store too) need to be updated. @remotehugger check apkmirror.com and your app settings info to verify/refute
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T,
hey old man ! :laugh:
do you know what the current touchwiz friendly of gapps would be for umm, @remotehugger , what version are you on again ?
That version !
@moonbutt74 - i think you mean version 5.0.2 LP - and yes, play services needs to update but won't because as soon as I try, playstore closes and won't update it - and that's with debugging on or off - I'm gonna try and video it so you guys can see what I mean - it will be super short -
sent from my Wicked S3
remotehugger said:
@moonbutt74 - i think you mean version 5.0.2 LP - and yes, play services needs to update but won't because as soon as I try, playstore closes and won't update it - and that's with debugging on or off - I'm gonna try and video it so you guys can see what I mean - it will be super short -
sent from my Wicked S3
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Download the appropriate apk files from apk mirror and update that way
just tried that - still didn't work - at first it wouldn't parse the package then it would start to install and then force close - here is a link to a short video trying to update apps and play services -
https://app.box.com/s/l4bop7wxm3b7i4kpanxkegpv1ah1yl76
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only blisspop I can find is 6.0 - can you please link me to 5.1 bliss and gapps - i think that is the route I need to try - i cant find stock firmware anywhere - thank you -
EDIT : think I found it - V4.0.3 ending in 1838 correct ? do need to know which gapps though - read that some folks were having issues with some versions -
sent from my Wicked S3
remotehugger said:
only blisspop I can find is 6.0 - can you please link me to 5.1 bliss and gapps - i think that is the route I need to try - i cant find stock firmware anywhere - thank you -
EDIT : think I found it - V4.0.3 ending in 1838 correct ? do need to know which gapps though - read that some folks were having issues with some versions -
sent from my Wicked S3
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/tk-gapps-t3116347
If you had a parsing error while trying to update Google Play Services with the apk, it sounds like you downloaded the wrong architecture or dpi, did you pay attention to the last three digits in the filename?
I did - mine ends in 434 and I dwnld the corresponding one - just tried again and got the same issue - idk - gonna try flashing blisspop and see what happens - i have philz recovery and that should be ok correct ? I noticed that the rom itself is under 300 mb's - man that seems small - and again, thank you for all the advice and help -
also, even after factory reset my youtube and playstore are still blacked out, should I delete those manually before flashing or will will that be taken care of with using the wipe for a new rom install in philz ?
sent from my Wicked S3
remotehugger said:
I did - mine ends in 434 and I dwnld the corresponding one - just tried again and got the same issue - idk - gonna try flashing blisspop and see what happens - i have philz recovery and that should be ok correct ? I noticed that the rom itself is under 300 mb's - man that seems small - and again, thank you for all the advice and help -
also, even after factory reset my youtube and playstore are still blacked out, should I delete those manually before flashing or will will that be taken care of with using the wipe for a new rom install in philz ?
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First off you have the wrong Google Play Services apk; starting with Google Play Services v8, -4YZ is for 6.0 (Marshmallow) and -2YZ is for 5.0 and 5.1, so you need the one ending in 234. I think Philz will work to install Blisspop, if not, check out TWRP. CM roms are always smaller in size, that's one of the numerous things I love about it over touchwiz (stock samsung).
You'll just do a wipe to install the rom in philz and that ought to take care of everything. You might have to update Google Play Services still since those gapps are somewhat out of date
oh crud - i will try that play services just to see if that fixes my current issues - still gonna go to blisspop though - thank you for everything - gonna flash this wknd and will report back when done cuz I'm sure you all will be hanging on the edge of your seats wondering - lol -
sent from my Wicked S3
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To Being with Lets make this guide in three sections
[Post 1] General Instructions
[Post 2] Installing Stock Rom 4.2.2
[Post 3] Rooting Your Device
[Post 4] Customize your ROM as per your wish
General Instructions
Introduction
Rooting your new purchased android device is leg shaking... Main reasons of rooting is to remove bloatwares, gain power of your own device with full potential, install root application and of course Custom Roms. Flashing with custom images will increase your flash bin counter and this breaks your warranty. So people avoid rooting but thanks to chainfire, reset of this counter is made easy as having nuts...
Before moving ahead let me explain what’s rooting...
Rooting your android device simply means you are enabling administrator rights for yourself!! To be more precise unrooted device restrict user and we use our phone as a guest account like in windows OS.
Warnings:
This ROOTING Steps are foolproof but Rooting means you are playing with systems, so please don't try if you don't know what you are doing...Hence it can brick your device (DEAD) and make it useless... So read the steps completely before proceeding..
Rooting is for your fun not for any legal issues viz, piracy.
Charge your phone well before proceeding.
Installing Stock Rom [e.g. 4.2.2]
Installing Stock Rom [e.g. 4.2.2]
Requirements
1. A well charged Galaxy Grand
2. A computer
3. A USB cord (better one, not that Samsung. Its dam slow. But if you can work with it than no problem. But I personally hate it. I use BlackBerry cord)
4. [ROM flasher] Odin from here
5. And download rom, currently get 4.2.2 it from -
For ROM with one file, Use PDA button and add that file!!
Edited: flash official rom and wipe everything in recovery after flashing.
Hotfiles Courtesy @sammobile
Filecloud Courtesy @danierakes
For latest ROM mirror - here. Courtesy @BEingNiCK
Note: If another update comes than find it here Samsung Updates
So seems you have all 5 required items,
Let’s Begin,
Steps to Installing Stock Rom
Step 1. Switch-off you device and sleep... Lol, kidding... Turn off the device.
Step 2. Enter into the download mode [Volume down + power button + home button (Together, at same time)] release these buttons when logo GT-i9082 appears
Step 3. Start Odin software on your pc
Step 4. Connect your device to pc with the USB cord. (Make sure these settings are ticked, if properly connected...#: [Com#] will get activated.)
So now you need to select proper and specific files into Odin (Stock rom files) please look the image well before flashing...
Here it is for your convenience, look at the colours.
Odin button ----- File Name
PDA ----- CODE_I9082XXXXXXXXXXXXX.tar.md5
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http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/...ms-using-odin-for-windowsw654_zps646eb37a.jpg
Once all the files are set than click start... wait till the Odin status says PASS
You are done!!
Congratulations... You successfully flashed you device.
If you want to root than GOTO [Post 3] Rooting Your Device
Rooting Your Device
Rooting Your Device
Alternatively, You can use Custom roms by @balliboxer, @k2wl, @adityaf..... which can be found in Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development
Requirements [CWM]
1. A sufficiently charged Galaxy Grand
2. A computer
3. A USB cord (better one, not that Samsung. Its dam slow. But if you can work with it than no problem. But I personally hate it. I use BlackBerry cord)
4. [ROM flasher] Odin from here
5. And download CWM from pawitp or by @Mohanshbhr or you can follow method by @chotu222
6. Download SuperSU (place this file in your memory card) from here by the God of Rooting @Chainfire
Steps
Step 1. Switch-off you device and sleep... Lol, kidding... Turn off the device.
Step 2. Enter into the Download Mode [Volume down Button+ power button + home button (Together, at same time)] release these buttons when logo GT-i9082 appears
Step 3. Start Odin software on your pc
Step 4. Connect your device to pc with the USB cord. (Make sure these settings are ticked, if properly connected...#: [Com#] will get activated.)
Look at the image and flash your CWM.
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Unplug the USB cord only after the ODIN status SHOWS PASS Status (Very Important)
Congratulations... you have a cwm recovery... It’s a GATE to flash your SuperSU.
Step 2. Turn-off your device and Enter into the CWM Recovery Mode [Volume UP Button+ power button + home button (Together, at same time)]
This is how CWM looks like
So now it’s time for flashing SuperSU Zip file which you downloaded from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Now select options as the image;
Reboot the device and you will gave SuperSU app, test it by root checker app (from playstore) if you want to test.
Congratulations... You rooted your device successfully...
If you want to customize than Go to [Post 4] customize your ROM as per your wish
Customize your ROM as per your wish
Here, the important app is Titanium Backup, which will help you to remove unwanted apps pushed by Samsung.
Be careful, follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39395506&postcount=604 and remove unwanted apps.
So now your phone is having more RAM, more battery life and lag-free like other custom roms. zipaligned, deodex is for saving space in our device and for themes.As I observed, some people don't trust custom ROM and they want safety over theme and other Custom rom benefits. So guys its your own ROM! Enjoy!
The Ultimate customizer!!
Wanam Xposed
Description
NOTE:
- It Requires Root Access
- It Requires Xposed Framework: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
DOWNLOAD HERE
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It’s your own customized ROM, Again congratulations...
For more browser through following threads, these are for 4.2.2. Where as for 4.2.1, there are many threads here...
[App/Port][MOD] Xperia Home 5.0 Launcher for Galaxy Grand
Xperia Z keyboard for grand [All Roms]
[Tutorial] [DPI] How I made my Grand Duos look Awesome than any other Grand Device
[APP][PHOTOSPHERE WORKING ON 4.2.2]New Android 4.3 camera and gallery app
[GUIDE][MOD][GT-i9082/L]_OPTIMIZE DPI 5''_UP 6.6.2013(2 pictures:notifications)
Important Links!
[GUIDE] EFS Backup and Restore for Galaxy Grand i9082 and i9082L By @xenon92
EFS is a system folder in the root directory of your phone that contains very important and basic information about your device's identity like Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth MAC address and the MOST IMPORTANT - IMEI address (nv_data.bin).
May I add.....
Instead of installing super su, one can proceed and flash Balliboxer 4.2.2 rom thru cwm. That way you get root plus zipaligned, deodex or odex.
bongski55 said:
May I add.....
Instead of installing super su, one can proceed and flash Balliboxer 4.2.2 rom thru cwm. That way you get root plus zipaligned, deodex or odex.
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Yes that's good option, but is for self-customized ROM. Few of my friends Questioned me that they dont trust Customized ROMs. People who dont trust custom ROM can finally customize as per their need.
Nice thread, it will help beginners a lot.
But the link you gave that tells which apps can be removed is not very accurate, there are actually many other apps that can be removed safely.
I had made a post about it, but it was for 4.1.2.
Check it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39395506
It should be more or less the same for 4.2.2 but anyway, as soon as I get 4.2.2 I'll make a new post about safe to remove apps. For now I wait for a better version, cuz the current one seems to be full of bugs and many people are disappointed with it to the extent that they downgrade back to 4.1.2...
With all those apps removed when I start my phone I have like 160 mb RAM consumption, and now that I'm using it I just checked, I have 213 mb only...
unclefab said:
Nice thread, it will help beginners a lot.
But the link you gave that tells which apps can be removed is not very accurate, there are actually many other apps that can be removed safely.
I had made a post about it, but it was for 4.1.2.
Check it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39395506
It should be more or less the same for 4.2.2 but anyway, as soon as I get 4.2.2 I'll make a new post about safe to remove apps. For now I wait for a better version, cuz the current one seems to be full of bugs and many people are disappointed with it to the extent that they downgrade back to 4.1.2...
With all those apps removed when I start my phone I have like 160 mb RAM consumption, and now that I'm using it I just checked, I have 213 mb only...
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Post linked. Please share your list for 4.2.2 too.
Thanks.
DBZo07 said:
Post linked. Please share your list for 4.2.2 too.
Thanks.
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I will, but I wait for a decently working 4.2.2, I'm not a very patient person and I hate bugs
unclefab said:
I will, but I wait for a decently working 4.2.2, I'm not a very patient person and I hate bugs
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Trust me its stable.
Just a query sir? can this also be applied to I9082L?
howi_89 said:
Just a query sir? can this also be applied to I9082L?
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Yes. If u have right files for your device.
This guide will remains same for almost all the Samsung device, provided that you have appropriate files for stock rom and cwm for that device.
Sent from my GT-I9082 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
DBZo07 said:
Yes. If u have right files for your device.
This guide will remains same for almost all the Samsung device, provided that you have appropriate files for stock rom and cwm for that device.
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got it sir... what I mean to say is the ROM that I have downloaded from the link u gave... can I use that? im here in the Philippines.. tnx!
Nope, not yet.. 4.2.2 is not released for your i9082L
is this update ok for European phone
DBZo07 said:
Installing Stock Rom [e.g. 4.2.2]
Requirements
1. A well charged Galaxy Grand
2. A computer
3. A USB cord (better one, not that Samsung. Its dam slow. But if you can work with it than no problem. But I personally hate it. I use BlackBerry cord)
4. [ROM flasher] Odin from here
5. And download rom, currently get 4.2.2 it from -
Hotfiles Courtesy @sammobile
Filecloud Courtesy @danierakes
For mirror get it here. Courtesy @BEingNiCK
Note: If another update comes than find it here Samsung Updates
So seems you have all 5 required items,
Let’s Begin,
Steps to Installing Stock Rom
Step 1. Switch-off you device and sleep... Lol, kidding... Turn off the device.
Step 2. Enter into the download mode [Volume down + power button + home button (Together, at same time)] release these buttons when logo GT-i9082 appears
Step 3. Start Odin software on your pc
Step 4. Connect your device to pc with the USB cord. (Make sure these settings are ticked, if properly connected...#: [Com#] will get activated.)
So now you need to select proper and specific files into Odin (Stock rom files) please look the image well before flashing...
Here it is for your convenience, look at the colours.
Once all the files are set than click start... wait till the Odin status says PASS
You are done!!
Congratulations... You successfully flashed you device.
If you want to root than GOTO [Post 3] Rooting Your Device
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Yhe question is in the titlle :
Ok for european phone ?
guims78 said:
Yhe question is in the titlle :
Ok for european phone ?
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This tutorial is for i9082. What is your model number
Sent from my GT-I9082 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
..well, i'll just have to wait then...
thanks anyway sir...
PROBLEM in 4.2.2 ROM
Hello everybody,
I am facing some problems after installing ROM 4.2.2
1. Proximate sensor is not working for call. (as i take the phone to my ear it is not calling to the contact.)
2. Contact display is not correct. eg. When i type "Ra" then i got 6 contacts like : Rahul, Rahul, Rahul (SIM), Raj, Raj (SIM), Rajesh.
Now when I choose the contact "Rahul (SIM) then it is not Rahul it is Raj. :crying:
All contact are displaying like this.
3. When i got new sms then it shows only new sms received. Not showing the name of sender... :crying:
Help me frnds.... plzzzz
fageria said:
Hello everybody,
I am facing some problems after installing ROM 4.2.2
1. Proximate sensor is not working for call. (as i take the phone to my ear it is not calling to the contact.)
2. Contact display is not correct. eg. When i type "Ra" then i got 6 contacts like : Rahul, Rahul, Rahul (SIM), Raj, Raj (SIM), Rajesh.
Now when I choose the contact "Rahul (SIM) then it is not Rahul it is Raj. :crying:
All contact are displaying like this.
3. When i got new sms then it shows only new sms received. Not showing the name of sender... :crying:
Help me frnds.... plzzzz
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1 & 2 known bugs for some working fine for some not
1. get app from play store( workaround )
2. flash s4 contacts app or use alternative
3. Message > Settings > Notifications > check preview message
KatAutoRoot
This method uses a modified stock boot.img for the Galaxy K Zoom C115
that will root automatically the current /system in place without flashing a new system image.
Download: http://downloads.timduru.org/android/kzoom/root/Tim_KZoom_KatAutoRootV3.zip
What you get:
- Stock kernel 3.4.39-1837070
- Root + SuperSu apk
- sysrw/sysro
- addblocker (/etc/hosts)
- init.d support
- microSD card write fix for non system applications (modified platform.xml)
The good thing with this new method is that it will also auto-reroot the system if su disappears.
So for example you can flash a new official stock system.img and then on the 1st boot it will root it again automatically, no need to do anything else.
(as long as you don't flash another boot.img of course)
What you need:
- Computer with Odin working (Tested with V3.09)*
- File from above.
How to root:
- Unzip the file on the computer with odin ( you get a .tar.md5 file)
- Shutdown mobile
- Start mobile in odin mode*
(push *together: volume down + home + power, * when confirmation screen appears, push *vol up to confirm)
- Launch Odin
- Connect phone by USB *(Odin will display *"Added", if it works and com port should be listed)
- In Odin options you only need Autoreboot checked
- Click on AP choose the *.tar.md5 unzipped previously
- Wait that odin checks the file (can take a few seconds and odin can freeze during that time, just wait)
- Click on Start
Odin will flash the image and reboot
If you are having wifi password issues, to make sure it works let it boot fully once after flashing, then reboot
(you might have to reenter your wifi password the 1st time you flash)
Happy rooting !
As usual, use at your own risk
Credits:
- Dan Pollock for the original ad-blocker file http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/
- ChainFire for SuperSU
timduru said:
Download: http://downloads.timduru.org/android/kzoom/root/Tim_KZoom_PermaRootV2.zip
It contains a modified stock boot.img for the Galaxy K Zoom
that will root automatically the current /system in place without flashing a new system image.
Happy rooting !
As usual, use at your own risk
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Fantastic! Thanks for this, much appreciated
Hi Timduru!
What are the advantages of this method compared to the first one? I rooted with the first method and all is working very good but i'd like to know the differencies!
Sent from my rooted, deodexed, zipaligned, busyboxed, Knox free Galaxy S5 Zoom with stock kernel and Xposed-modded stock ROM.
livio80 said:
Hi Timduru!
What are the advantages of this method compared to the first one? I rooted with the first method and all is working very good but i'd like to know the differencies!
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This one will not flash a system.img , but root your current /system in place.
it will also auto-reroot if you update the system and lose su
That also makes it a smaller download, only a few MBs compared to almost a GB before
If you already used the 1st method you don't need to flash this one.
But will be easier to use this one after the next update in that case.
timduru said:
This one will not flash a system.img , but root your current /system in place.
it will also auto-reroot if you update the system and lose su
That also makes it a smaller download, only a few MBs compared to almost a GB before
If you already used the 1st method you don't need to flash this one.
But will be easier to use this one after the next update in that case.
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I tried the original method of rooting and it worked without any noticeable issue. Then I read your post about possible kernel conflicts, so I re-rooted with your latest method (didn't want to try the French version in case of potential problems in the future) However, after this re-rooting, I could not update the SU binaries using the normal method, after each attempt it disabled my SIM card which was a worry, but after 2-3 attempts I tried the CWM/TWRP method to update the binaries and that worked oddly enough. Since then everything appears to be working 100% OK.
The main thing is I have my ad blocking, Titanium Backup and most importantly SD card access for my apps!
Thanks again
apprentice said:
However, after this re-rooting, I could not update the SU binaries using the normal method, after each attempt it disabled my SIM card which was a worry, but after 2-3 attempts I tried the CWM/TWRP method to update the binaries and that worked oddly enough. Since then everything appears to be working 100% OK.
The main thing is I have my ad blocking, Titanium Backup and most importantly SD card access for my apps!
Thanks again
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Yeah, if you had an already rooted system by a different method before,
the thing to do before flashing this one is to cleanup the previous /system/xbin/su or reflash a stock system.img
otherwise it will not reinstall.
Updating through recovery like you did is fine too.
New version V3
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Download: http://downloads.timduru.org/android/kzoom/root/Tim_KZoom_KatAutoRootV3.zip
ChangeLog:
- Add busybox to /sbin/
- Fix SecureStorage errors (wifi passwords might not get stored properly)
To make sure it works, after flashing let it boot fully once, then reboot (you might have to reenter your wifi password the 1st time you flash)
Thanks a LOT!
That was what I am waiting for so long since I selled my rooted S4 Zoom to get the K Zoom!
:laugh::good:
Thank you for this, had my Zoom for a few days and was frustrated not to be able to restore some backed up apps
Just a question, since the device now shows status as "custom", how would you go about un-rooting so you can restore using Samsung Kies if needed?
LususNaturae said:
Thank you for this, had my Zoom for a few days and was frustrated not to be able to restore some backed up apps
Just a question, since the device now shows status as "custom", how would you go about un-rooting so you can restore using Samsung Kies if needed?
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Same as above but you'd use the official firmware zip,
open the file and just leave the boot.img and system.img
and flash that.
Sooooo glad to hear this. thx man.
the problem is there're various versions of k zoom.
currently 2 model in china. c1116 for china unicom wcdma only. c1158 for china mobile td-scdma. not to mention c115 for many other markets.
is this method suit for all model, or some of them. if so, which model you guys successfully tested?
will test on my c1116 next week. but if anyone can provide their details, will be a great help.
again, great work, it's been a life saver since my ****ty carrier simply deleted any google service and had to stick to whatever bone he throws.
Still WiFi issues...
timduru said:
Download: http://downloads.timduru.org/android/kzoom/root/Tim_KZoom_KatAutoRootV3.zip
ChangeLog:
- Add busybox to /sbin/
- Fix SecureStorage errors (wifi passwords might not get stored properly)
To make sure it works, after flashing let it boot fully once, then reboot (you might have to reenter your wifi password the 1st time you flash)
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I tried it the first time with the autorootV3, not any older versions before, but it forgets all WiFi passwords...
it says "authetification error" -> I type it in again -> Wifi off and later on = still the same error...
Should I flash your Kernel for the K Zoom to fix this or is there an other way to fix it?
Thanks in advance!:good:
Gerome
btecsm said:
I tried it the first time with the autorootV3, not any older versions before, but it forgets all WiFi passwords...
it says "authetification error" -> I type it in again -> Wifi off and later on = still the same error...
Should I flash your Kernel for the K Zoom to fix this or is there an other way to fix it?
Thanks in advance!:good:
Gerome
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did you reboot once ?
anarchycn said:
Sooooo glad to hear this. thx man.
the problem is there're various versions of k zoom.
currently 2 model in china. c1116 for china unicom wcdma only. c1158 for china mobile td-scdma. not to mention c115 for many other markets.
is this method suit for all model, or some of them. if so, which model you guys successfully tested?
will test on my c1116 next week. but if anyone can provide their details, will be a great help.
again, great work, it's been a life saver since my ****ty carrier simply deleted any google service and had to stick to whatever bone he throws.
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it's based on C115 kernel, so yeah better not flash on another model I'd say.
Reboot does not help...
timduru said:
did you reboot once ?
I had rebootet serveral times now, but the problem resists...
(sorry for my bad english, I am german...)
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btecsm said:
I had rebootet serveral times now, but the problem resists...
(sorry for my bad english, I am german...)
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Try to long push on the network and click on forget.
reboot
then try again.
Try also to go to applications => ALL => Security Storage
click on force stop + clear data
Clear data?
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btecsm said:
Clear data?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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yeah , but looks like it it's greyed in your capture, so it doesn't have data.
ChangeLog:
- Add busybox to /sbin/
- Fix SecureStorage errors (wifi passwords might not get stored properly)
To make sure it works, after flashing let it boot fully once, then reboot (you might have to re-enter your WiFi password the 1st time you flash)
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Thank god, I was getting very stressed that my WiFi was not auto connecting and I tried various things to correct it. Came here to find a solution and voilà! Now all working on re-booting. Thanks for the update!!
I tried everything as described, refreshed the whole stock rom and flashed your kernel...
This doesn't helped...
Nothing more to loose, before I make an full wipe, I decided to freeze and than deinstalled the Security store.
Immediately after that, I turn Wifi off and later on...
Wifi works like a charm now!
Do I have to reinstall the secure store?
For what is it, when it stores my passwords for my Wifi connections?!?
Confused ?
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Somehow the problem resists for other networks...
To my 2nd home network it connects as usual and for my other network it does not reconnect...
It seems like it doesn't save any new passwords...
But for one it Works?
Can someone please tell me what to do?
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---------- Post added at 06:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:44 PM ----------
Sorry for the much posts here...
But now I have an new solution :
I now have frozen wssyncmlnps and it stores new Networks with passwords!
I also deinstalled DS Battery Saver 3.0
Hope that this useful program is not responsible for my problems...
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There does not seem to be any recent onfo on my partner phone, nor very clear if the 5360 rom is compatible
So here is the question. Is there a minimalist rom with equally good battery life. Her phone is much better than my ace
on battery life. but is full of samsung garbage.
bwizz60 said:
There does not seem to be any recent onfo on my partner phone, nor very clear if the 5360 rom is compatible
So here is the question. Is there a minimalist rom with equally good battery life. Her phone is much better than my ace
on battery life. but is full of samsung garbage.
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As far as I'm aware the 5363 is the o2 variant of the 5360
You might be able to just unlock the phone if not already unlocked (use galaxy toolbox) & flash 5360 firmware and use 5360 roms
Anything you do you do at your own risk - neither myself or xda are responsible for damage caused
I have rooted and unlocked phone ready to install reincarnation rom. I can't boot into clockwork recovery as I get the "error in sideload zip 7 message" I have tried installing clockwork from rom manager but still same. Think it is because the GTs 5363 bt number is not recognised.
can I get around this issue? I did a google search and found a cwm clockwork bla bla that seems to work.
but I will wait for any comments/imput before I go ahead
bwizz60 said:
I have rooted and unlocked phone ready to install reincarnation rom. I can't boot into clockwork recovery as I get the "error in sideload zip 7 message" I have tried installing clockwork from rom manager but still same. Think it is because the GTs 5363 bt number is not recognised.
can I get around this issue? I did a google search and found a cwm clockwork bla bla that seems to work.
but I will wait for any comments/imput before I go ahead
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Why would you install cwm from rom manager? It's not supported - please do some searching and some reading else you will damage your device
There are two ways to get cwm on galaxy y
1- Flash temporary cwm zip in stock recovery - see http://d-h.st/u2m
2- Flash a kernel with cwm built in
If neither work on your variant you will need to flash 5360 firmware via odin at your own risk
I thought that I read that the rom manager is the recommended way of flashing CMW? Your supplied link seems to be a windows install file
How do I activate it please.
bwizz60 said:
I thought that I read that the rom manager is the recommended way of flashing CMW? Your supplied link seems to be a windows install file
How do I activate it please.
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Hi.
Here is the CWM link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649475
Please do some digging first before asking.
Also, ROM Manager is not supported on our phones, so do not use it.
bwizz60 said:
I thought that I read that the rom manager is the recommended way of flashing CMW? Your supplied link seems to be a windows install file
How do I activate it please.
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Don't know what you are clicking on as it's a zip file
Make sure you are clicking on the right download button & not an ad - Install ad blocking software on pc or an app on phone if required
I never post exe files - all my files on dev host are Flashable zips/tars unless otherwise stated
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Also you should take note of what you are reading, where you are reading it & what device it relates to - rom manager has never been a compatible way of flashing cwm on a galaxy y
The reading re my device is quite confusing. but I got the CWM installed thanks. In the interim I have soft bricked the phone. When it boots it still reads gts 5363 in the boot screen. I was expecting it to now read 5360? would it be a good idea to flash a standard 5360 onto the phone via odin .
and maybe work forward from that
bwizz60 said:
The reading re my device is quite confusing. but I got the CWM installed thanks. In the interim I have soft bricked the phone. When it boots it still reads gts 5363 in the boot screen. I was expecting it to now read 5360? would it be a good idea to flash a standard 5360 onto the phone via odin .
and maybe work forward from that
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It would only say 5360 if you flashed 5360 firmware via odin
Iv kept telling you if you want to use 5360 kernels you will probably have to flash 5360 firmware
Feel free to do what you want at your own risk
Sorry bad info on my part I was trying to use CWM via galaxy toolbox. I hit a snag with the CWM as I it was faulty and I could not go back out of the advanced screen. to follow the rom suppliers step by step. Only way out was to reboot, and hence brick
bwizz60 said:
Sorry bad info on my part I was trying to use CWM via galaxy toolbox. I hit a snag with the CWM as I it was faulty and I could not go back out of the advanced screen. to follow the rom suppliers step by step. Only way out was to reboot, and hence brick
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With respect Iv told you both ways to get into cwm
With the temp zip I provided by Flashing in stock rom or by Flashing a kernel with cwm built in
You have chosen to ignore all what I'm telling you & trying to do things in unconventional ways - Therefore I can no longer offer you support
Just flash stock rom via odin
I was using the cwm downloaded from the the link that kindly supplied. I was using galaxy toolbox as suggested by yourself. There is lots of reading on the XDA site !.I am sure it is your prerogative to dismiss me as an idiot but I am an enthusiastic phone tinkerer trying to find my way in an unfamiliar world of new termanology. If you don't have the patience to bear with people such as myself Then again that is your preragative
bwizz60 said:
I was using the cwm downloaded from the the link that kindly supplied. I was using galaxy toolbox as suggested by yourself. There is lots of reading on the XDA site !.I am sure it is your prerogative to dismiss me as an idiot but I am an enthusiastic phone tinkerer trying to find my way in an unfamiliar world of new termanology. If you don't have the patience to bear with people such as myself Then again that is your preragative
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I said to use galaxy toolbox to unlock your phone - ie remove network sim lock if your phone is locked to a specific network
At no point did I say use it to flash cwm
If you can't get into recovery you need to flash stock rom via odin
I do have alot of patience but I find it annoying when people don't read things properly especially when the answers have already been written for them
I do appreciate your help. I am now following the odin info "supplied by yourself on the site"
Ta
bwizz60 said:
I am now following the odin info "supplied by yourself on the site"
Ta
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That sounds sarcastic...
FYI, this Odin info can be found in his signature. It is also a sticky in the Android dev section.
Search, search, search.
bwizz60 said:
I am an enthusiastic phone tinkerer trying to find my way in an unfamiliar world of new termanology. If you don't have the patience to bear with people such as myself Then again that is your preragative
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u wot m8
If you don't know what you're reading when it's filled with seemingly bizarre terminology (we've been at that stage one time or another), you do three things:
1) Read on and/or use Google.
Usually definitions will pop out after a while. If I'm not mistaken there are a few threads outlining terminology definitions and usage.
2) Follow everything that they say. And when I say follow, I mean follow 100%, by the book. Reread the instructions over and over to make sure you are actually doing it right.
3) PM another more well-informed member, and don't be afraid to ask.
As for patience, well...
He has dealt with countless people that were in about the same situation as you: thinking that they knew what they were doing and eventually getting into deep s**t with no way out. He has always tried helped them out. Problem is, some of them simply don't want to listen, even if he was correct (which he most likely was). Even then, he tries his best.
Trust me, he knows what he's doing.
Take a deep breath, reread EVERYTHING on this thread, and restart from square one: stock ROM.
If you're too lazy to find (I hope you're not) here is the link for Odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568853
Risky, but everything here is a risk, isn't it? I rarely hear of 5363 users getting stuck here, so this should be fine.
Good luck.
Why would I be sarcastic? there is volumes of stuff on the site all done by this guy.! I show appeciation of this . I can assure you I do spend hours trying to follow information. Some of the links don't work ,sometimes my Firefox security stops progress . very frustrating at times;.
Thanks Mr Smith, now unbricked. I could not find odin 3.184 "spent over an hour trying" 1.85 worked ok . Phone now wakes up as 5360! If the rom is less bloated than the 02 one .I might leave well alone! Stress level falling!
What he meant was Odin3 v1.84.
But, its nice to see things sorted out with your partner's phone.
I 've had time to have a look at the standard rom Iinstalled. Glad the phone is working etc but I still have not achieved anything .
I still need to get rid of the samsung bundled stuff and be able to use the sd card storage. I am still unable to use CWM 5.0.26 "I get the code 7 error and the phone has re un rooted . Update ,Ive now re rooted it!
bwizz60 said:
I 've had time to have a look at the standard rom Iinstalled. Glad the phone is working etc but I still have not achieved anything .
I still need to get rid of the samsung bundled stuff and be able to use the sd card storage. I am still unable to use CWM 5.0.26 "I get the code 7 error and the phone has re un rooted . Update ,Ive now re rooted it!
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Root phone
Use Link2sd (playstore) to uninstall system apps
Use the temp cwm I posted a few pages back - place on root (not in any folder) of sd card & flash in stock recovery to get to cwm
Or use a custom recovery that has cwm built in eg hells fusion #50 for stock based roms
Can't give you any more support with this as I'm just repeating what Iv already said
Heyo, lets get started ruining this device even more! See if we can't brick it ey?
Anyways first off the battery is draining like a madman, 1% every 30 seconds or so. The thing is not getting the performance in games that it should be, using other devices with lower end hardware as a reference(1.1ghz quad core, adreno 305, 2gb ram one touch, and 1.2ghz quad core, adreno 306, 1.3gb ram kyocera), it keeps micro-stuttering while browsing chrome and doing basic actions with the UI, also when the battery is draining too(funny, sometimes while I have the charger plugged in and do basic activies such as chrome, youtube, read books, mess with menu settings the battery actually charges instead of deplete, but sometimes, seemingly always now, it depletes just as fast as though it was unplugged).
Anyways I have decided to try and customize the device with the plethora of information on here and all over the web for this device(after doing a lot more "research" of course and laying everything out for myself step by step to try to minimize failure.
First question is how much of a chance is there to brick the device installing TWRP alone? Really want to get that on there before doing anything, then install SuperSU from there with zip flash. And does it matter if I use a .tar or .img version of TWRP to flash with odin? The latest version of TWRP is in .img format and the tutorials I read say to use a .tar.
After that witch should I do try first, custom rom or custom kernel? What custom rom would be best at this point in time(5/13/2016) for this device, 100% compatible and fully tested. Also a kernel(unless overclocking can be unlocked within the custom rom, in witch case less chance of me ****ing up yet another android device).
One last thing, I really hope that even I am successful in doing all of this without ****ing up the phone that it does not turn out to be a fruitless effort, how much performance gains can I expect from all of this, custom rom, debloat after root, set sd as default storage after root(package does not belong to 2000 afterall), and then maybe a slight overclock on the cpu and gpu.
And thats all assuming that one day after getting all of this to work that one day I don't wake up and for no apparent reason boot up the phone and find its bootlooped or something without ever changing anything once all of this is done, I mean if I get the thing working as I would like it to work theres no more reason for me **** with it is there? Also I guess no reason to even have the thing if it aint gonna function how I need it to function right?
Thanks for the help though anyways, if anybody even decides to help me this time in a manner that they are not just "helping" just because the end result ****s me over.
Thanks again.
Oh one other problem I am having with the phone I was hoping a custom rom might fix, my Apps will not register as the correct size in Application manager. A 2gb game is showing up as 50mb total data, and when using "Move to SD Card" it only shows only like 200kb of data on the sd card, it does with with every single app on the phone. I know should not be like this because the last 2 phones I had were able to move every single byte of data from every one of the same exact apps to the SD card without an issue. Plus the application manager not registering the correct app size is just bugging me.
phenom2955 said:
Heyo, lets get started ruining this device even more! See if we can't brick it ey?
Anyways first off the battery is draining like a madman, 1% every 30 seconds or so. The thing is not getting the performance in games that it should be, using other devices with lower end hardware as a reference(1.1ghz quad core, adreno 305, 2gb ram one touch, and 1.2ghz quad core, adreno 306, 1.3gb ram kyocera), it keeps micro-stuttering while browsing chrome and doing basic actions with the UI, also when the battery is draining too(funny, sometimes while I have the charger plugged in and do basic activies such as chrome, youtube, read books, mess with menu settings the battery actually charges instead of deplete, but sometimes, seemingly always now, it depletes just as fast as though it was unplugged).
Anyways I have decided to try and customize the device with the plethora of information on here and all over the web for this device(after doing a lot more "research" of course and laying everything out for myself step by step to try to minimize failure.
First question is how much of a chance is there to brick the device installing TWRP alone? Really want to get that on there before doing anything, then install SuperSU from there with zip flash. And does it matter if I use a .tar or .img version of TWRP to flash with odin? The latest version of TWRP is in .img format and the tutorials I read say to use a .tar.
After that witch should I do try first, custom rom or custom kernel? What custom rom would be best at this point in time(5/13/2016) for this device, 100% compatible and fully tested. Also a kernel(unless overclocking can be unlocked within the custom rom, in witch case less chance of me ****ing up yet another android device).
One last thing, I really hope that even I am successful in doing all of this without ****ing up the phone that it does not turn out to be a fruitless effort, how much performance gains can I expect from all of this, custom rom, debloat after root, set sd as default storage after root(package does not belong to 2000 afterall), and then maybe a slight overclock on the cpu and gpu.
And thats all assuming that one day after getting all of this to work that one day I don't wake up and for no apparent reason boot up the phone and find its bootlooped or something without ever changing anything once all of this is done, I mean if I get the thing working as I would like it to work theres no more reason for me **** with it is there? Also I guess no reason to even have the thing if it aint gonna function how I need it to function right?
Thanks for the help though anyways, if anybody even decides to help me this time in a manner that they are not just "helping" just because the end result ****s me over.
Thanks again.
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Well first it sounds like you need a new battery, I suggest having a couple and an external charger (it's great for gaming, just pop in a new fully charged battery). To install TWRP with Odin you need the tar file. The chance of Helicon with TWRP is almost zero, recovery is always overwritten when you flash a stock tar in Odin. So if something is messed up, just flash the stock tar and you are back to stock, grab it at www.sammobile.com . When you Odin TWRP make sure that you uncheck Auto Reboot in Odin. I would suggest my ROM as it is still being updated every few months, but I am biased. I use my S4 for gaming and this thing can handle PSP emulation when it is tweaked right.
Wicked X is my ROM and it's located here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3115583
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Ok thanks, a little reluctant to install an OS with the name "Wicked" though.
Any ideas why the stock Application Manager is being wacky, done several factory resets. For instance I have installed Fifa 16 about 5 times now just to see if it would fix the data readout in App manager, the Game is at least 1.5gb total data, app manager shows it as about 50-70mb, when using "Move to SD Card" it shows about 700kb of data on sd card.
Whats the deal?
Also before flashing TWRP with odin I have to unlock bootloader or something?
phenom2955 said:
Ok thanks, a little reluctant to install an OS with the name "Wicked" though.
Any ideas why the stock Application Manager is being wacky, done several factory resets. For instance I have installed Fifa 16 about 5 times now just to see if it would fix the data readout in App manager, the Game is at least 1.5gb total data, app manager shows it as about 50-70mb, when using "Move to SD Card" it shows about 700kb of data on sd card.
Whats the deal?
Also before flashing TWRP with odin I have to unlock bootloader or something?
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No, bootloader is already unlocked. I can't tell you on the other without more information. What ROM are you on? Have you done any modifications? Have you Odined a full stock tar?
I bought this phone used on cl. Fully stock not a single mod on it as far as I am aware. The only thing I have done is factory reset.
It seems half the time as well when I Uninstall apps the data stays in misc section of storage manager. I have to go into recovery and clear cache and I get my space back. And misc section of storage manager will be back down to its normal size.
@ your comment about loader. You absolutely certain and no bs that if I attempt to flash something (even just twrp) it ain't gonna fail and go tit's up because I didn't unlock bootloader or something?
Just lost 2 phones already simply from uninstslling gltools after it failed to produce my desired results. Install went fine, but uninstslling rebooted the phones and got one caught in boot loop other just sits on manufacur er logo.
If asked why I was stupid enough to try it a second time I'll say I wasn't 100% sure it was absolutely gltools as the culprit.
Anyways this is the first device I have had with so much support with custom recoveries. Roms and kernels and even access to stock rom files. Would love to successfully apply some good stable/safe/and better running mods than the stock stuff though since I am convinced this hardware should be running better than it currently is!! But not trying anything for a while though till I've read as much as I can at least and have at least a few options for recovery should somehring go wrong.
Don't like being stuck with thumb up my ass stacking bricks, I am no mason.
Nickvanexel said:
I bought this phone used on cl. Fully stock not a single mod on it as far as I am aware. The only thing I have done is factory reset.
It seems half the time as well when I Uninstall apps the data stays in misc section of storage manager. I have to go into recovery and clear cache and I get my space back. And misc section of storage manager will be back down to its normal size.
@ your comment about loader. You absolutely certain and no bs that if I attempt to flash something (even just twrp) it ain't gonna fail and go tit's up because I didn't unlock bootloader or something?
Just lost 2 phones already simply from uninstslling gltools after it failed to produce my desired results. Install went fine, but uninstslling rebooted the phones and got one caught in boot loop other just sits on manufacur er logo.
If asked why I was stupid enough to try it a second time I'll say I wasn't 100% sure it was absolutely gltools as the culprit.
Anyways this is the first device I have had with so much support with custom recoveries. Roms and kernels and even access to stock rom files. Would love to successfully apply some good stable/safe/and better running mods than the stock stuff though since I am convinced this hardware should be running better than it currently is!! But not trying anything for a while though till I've read as much as I can at least and have at least a few options for recovery should somehring go wrong.
Don't like being stuck with thumb up my ass stacking bricks, I am no mason.
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100%, Sprint doesn't lock bootloaders (though Samsung has started to). You may have to turn off the an option in Settings/Security, I think it's called Write Protection, it won't let you Odin anything if it is on.
I have a sprint sph-720T
I installed TWRP using ODIN
then reboot in recovery, put OCTOS-M on to internal memory and wipe the cache davik
install the OCTOS-M from zip file then install GAPPS from zip.
BOOOM! you have a rooted android 6.0.1 ! longer battery life.
EDIT: if you need direct links to the files, just ask.
Mangodreads said:
I have a sprint sph-720T
I installed TWRP using ODIN
then reboot in recovery, put OCTOS-M on to internal memory and wipe the cache davik
install the OCTOS-M from zip file then install GAPPS from zip.
BOOOM! you have a rooted android 6.0.1 ! longer battery life.
EDIT: if you need direct links to the files, just ask.
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Have you had any issues flashing the s4 to 6.0? It would be great if you added direct links. Thanks.
ABERBER1986 said:
Have you had any issues flashing the s4 to 6.0? It would be great if you added direct links. Thanks.
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1. Put the Custom Rom Zip and the GAPPS zip on the phones memory card and then turn off the phone
2. Put the phone in download mode, connect to the computer via usb and run ODIN
Select AP and the select the TWRP recovery file. - Click Start - Once its finished
3. Put the phone in recovery mode - go to wipe, clear cache/davik a few times
go to install and select the Custom Rom Octos 6.0.1 that you put on the phones memory.
install it and then install GAPPS zip right afterwards
once those are installed reboot the phone and you are good.
These links are for user with Sprints galaxy s4 sph-720T ONLY
This is the TWRP recovery
https://dl.twrp.me/jfltespr
This link is to 6.0.1 Custom Rom by OCTOS
https://www.teamoctos.com/download/M_release/jfltespr/OCT-M-R1-6.0.1-20160319-jfltespr.zip
This is a link for GAPPS (google apps, playstore etc) - select the "variant" you want
http://opengapps.org/?arch=arm&api=6.0&variant=micro
Mangodreads said:
1. Put the Custom Rom Zip and the GAPPS zip on the phones memory card and then turn off the phone
2. Put the phone in download mode, connect to the computer via usb and run ODIN
Select AP and the select the TWRP recovery file. - Click Start - Once its finished
3. Put the phone in recovery mode - go to wipe, clear cache/davik a few times
go to install and select the Custom Rom Octos 6.0.1 that you put on the phones memory.
install it and then install GAPPS zip right afterwards
once those are installed reboot the phone and you are good.
These links are for user with Sprints galaxy s4 sph-720T ONLY
This is the TWRP recovery
https://dl.twrp.me/jfltespr
This link is to 6.0.1 Custom Rom by OCTOS
https://www.teamoctos.com/download/M_release/jfltespr/OCT-M-R1-6.0.1-20160319-jfltespr.zip
This is a link for GAPPS (google apps, playstore etc) - select the "variant" you want
http://opengapps.org/?arch=arm&api=6.0&variant=micro
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Please advice which version of twrp you used. Because I am unable to flash thru through odin
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earthworm82 said:
Please advice which version of twrp you used. Because I am unable to flash thru through odin
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The link for teamoctos doesn't seem to work.
vikingjerr said:
The link for teamoctos doesn't seem to work.
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You could just go their thread in the Android Development section[emoji6]
Wicked 10.9
bilgerryan said:
You could just go their thread in the Android Development section[emoji6]
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I just downloaded Wicked 10.9 but am not sure I have all the files needed. In the first page it mentions to load the 720t conversion file and a kernal file.
Later I saw that the kernal file was include. I don't know if I should flash one, two or three files.
vikingjerr said:
I just downloaded Wicked 10.9 but am not sure I have all the files needed. In the first page it mentions to load the 720t conversion file and a kernal file.
Later I saw that the kernal file was include. I don't know if I should flash one, two or three files.
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Three, the v11.0 update last.
is this possible? i can't seem to find anywhere to download/flash the OS? but i am new to this, so maybe lookingp in the wrong places.
any help gratefully received!
secretmachines said:
is this possible? i can't seem to find anywhere to download/flash the OS? but i am new to this, so maybe lookingp in the wrong places.
any help gratefully received!
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Ok, It seems like you need help!
So J320FN isn't getting Marshmallow, but there are what we call in XDA and anywhere else, Custom ROMS!
Now this practically optimizes your device for better performance, along with a newer version of Android!
When you searched for your device (SM-J320FN) you probably found LineageOS.
LineageOS is a Custom ROM for a big variety of devices.
Now for the J320FN we have LineageOS 13.0 (Marshmallow) and LineageOS 14.1 (Nougat), while have LineageOS 15 (Oreo) in the works thanks to our crew including the Main dev, djeman.
Now to flash Custom ROMS you need a recovery which you flash via Odin.
Then copy the ROM zip to the SD or Device storage.
Boot into recovery by holding VOL. UP+POWER+HOME at boot.
Wipe Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data, Internal Storage (If you put ROM on SD) and System.
Then Flash the ROM with Gapps (Google Apps, Such as Play store...)
Wait and Reboot
Diamond26 said:
Ok, It seems like you need help!
So J320FN isn't getting Marshmallow, but there are what we call in XDA and anywhere else, Custom ROMS!
Now this practically optimizes your device for better performance, along with a newer version of Android!
When you searched for your device (SM-J320FN) you probably found LineageOS.
LineageOS is a Custom ROM for a big variety of devices.
Now for the J320FN we have LineageOS 13.0 (Marshmallow) and LineageOS 14.1 (Nougat), while have LineageOS 15 (Oreo) in the works thanks to our crew including the Main dev, djeman.
Now to flash Custom ROMS you need a recovery which you flash via Odin.
Then copy the ROM zip to the SD or Device storage.
Boot into recovery by holding VOL. UP+POWER+HOME at boot.
Wipe Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data, Internal Storage (If you put ROM on SD) and System.
Then Flash the ROM with Gapps (Google Apps, Such as Play store...)
Wait and Reboot
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thanks so much @Diamond26!
i'd played around with a couple of installations with no joy... but in the process have installed Odin, so am aware of that.
my main reason for wanting to do this, is to be able to access adaptable storage. 8gb device space is a joke! I've installed maybe 2 or 3 apps, but apps can't be updated as it's already out of space (even though 400mb is available)! totally unusable!
i'll try this out... i may be back
secretmachines said:
thanks so much @Diamond26!
i'd played around with a couple of installations with no joy... but in the process have installed Odin, so am aware of that.
my main reason for wanting to do this, is to be able to access adaptable storage. 8gb device space is a joke! I've installed maybe 2 or 3 apps, but apps can't be updated as it's already out of space (even though 400mb is available)! totally unusable!
i'll try this out... i may be back
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My Pleasure :fingers-crossed:
so i think the developer setting was turned off and i started to get the FRP lock problem.
i managed to use Odin to reinstall Android, but it is now stuck in bootloop.
i've installed Kies3 and Smart Switch, but neither recognise the handset (not compatible), so i can't reinstall firmware, etc.
i'm kinda stuck... help!
secretmachines said:
thanks so much @Diamond26!
i'd played around with a couple of installations with no joy... but in the process have installed Odin, so am aware of that.
my main reason for wanting to do this, is to be able to access adaptable storage. 8gb device space is a joke! I've installed maybe 2 or 3 apps, but apps can't be updated as it's already out of space (even though 400mb is available)! totally unusable!
i'll try this out... i may be back
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Im currently on a J320FN with a stock 5.1 rom (manually updated via sammobile) but have instead done the following :
1. Got a good Android kitchen (A bash/shell program that makes creating roms easy as could be) I woukd suggest SuperR's Kitchen due to it being the most updated one. On XDA portal?
2. Downloaded the firmware i want from sammobile.
3. Debloated the rom (option in the kitchen to remove unwanted apps from system/app or system/priv-app) making space.
4. Added Supersu (again the kitchen walks you through all the options for rooting the rom).
5. Added my own apps to run as system (such as adaway or nova launcher to replace TouchWiz)
6. Created the rom and flashed the zip.
Now im on partitioning the system block in order to save 2gb of space i dont need since the new system is 780mb from 1.9gb..
Both ways are good and safe / stable if you are careful, it's just that one provides updates and sources and build threads (LOS) , the other is a great and fun way to learn more about android and rom building plus you get to have it 100% YOUR WAY.. With building your own rom using the kitchen you can even go as far as editing the settings apk to rearrange the options or add ur own... And many more thing to discover...
Good luck no matter what you choose to take from this wonderful community!
Peace
secretmachines said:
thanks so much @Diamond26!
i'd played around with a couple of installations with no joy... but in the process have installed Odin, so am aware of that.
my main reason for wanting to do this, is to be able to access adaptable storage. 8gb device space is a joke! I've installed maybe 2 or 3 apps, but apps can't be updated as it's already out of space (even though 400mb is available)! totally unusable!
i'll try this out... i may be back
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I tried it for the same reason and it turned out to be a mistake. The rom I tried (Lineage 13) is full of display bugs. Now I lost my original firmware and probably voided the warranty. Your best bet is just to move your apps to the SD card instead
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I tried it for the same reason and it turned out to be a mistake. The rom I tried (Lineage 13) is full of display bugs. Now I lost my original firmware and probably voided the warranty. Your best bet is just to move your apps to the SD card instead
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Your warranty is void, im sure Lineage OS has the appropriate notice about this..
Yiu could seek help about your issue, perhaps there is something along the lines that you missed.. Wiping dalvik and or cache and re trying it could help..You should always do a nandroid backup using twrp or cwm recovery or even Titanium Backup / My Backup Pro. It is something that you should practice since you're messing with any type of software and hard-flashing firmware.
Again, consider a stock rom with root and xposed module, a partitioned system block and deodexed apks..
You can get firmware releases for your country and carrier from sammobile.com anfd flash it via odin. That should give you OTA updates and stock stability...
Peace
Kaiyum said:
Im currently on a J320FN with a stock 5.1 rom (manually updated via sammobile) but have instead done the following :
1. Got a good Android kitchen (A bash/shell program that makes creating roms easy as could be) I woukd suggest SuperR's Kitchen due to it being the most updated one. On XDA portal
2. Downloaded the firmware i want from sammobile.
3. Debloated the rom (option in the kitchen to remove unwanted apps from system/app or system/priv-app) making space.
4. Added Supersu (again the kitchen walks you through all the options for rooting the rom).
5. Added my own apps to run as system (such as adaway or nova launcher to replace TouchWiz)
6. Created the rom and flashed the zip.
Now im on partitioning the system block in order to save 2gb of space i dont need since the new system is 780mb from 1.9gb..
Both ways are good and safe / stable if you are careful, it's just that one provides updates and sources and build threads (LOS) , the other is a great and fun way to learn more about android and rom building plus you get to have it 100% YOUR WAY.. With building your own rom using the kitchen you can even go as far as editing the settings apk to rearrange the options or add ur own... And many more thing to discover...
Good luck no matter what you choose to take from this wonderful community!
Peace
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This is the best thing i heard so far!
I was looking for this. I like the UI of Samsung, and it was stable and fast for me for daily usage. Had some bad experiences with LOS and RR so i was thinking of re-flashing stock, then rooting and then removing system apps. The only issue i have is too little free space. Is the effect same if i do that compared to your method? Can you tell me what happened to your little experiment? How much free space do you have?
Can i flash your modified rom and get it to work on my phone?
hi everyone, sorry to ask again, i seem to be going round in circles! can anyone advise the next step?
- i installed lineageOS ok, but must have accidentally turned off OEM Unlock, so am now getting "Blocked by FRP Lock
- i reinstalled a version of original firmware, but that is getting stuck in bootloop
- i've tried reinstalling original firmware downloaded from sammobile, with Odin, but that fails
- i've installed Kies and Smart Switch on my PC, but both say the handset is not supported, so I can't install firmware that way
what should i try next?
djaneski said:
This is the best thing i heard so far!
I was looking for this. I like the UI of Samsung, and it was stable and fast for me for daily usage. Had some bad experiences with LOS and RR so i was thinking of re-flashing stock, then rooting and then removing system apps. The only issue i have is too little free space. Is the effect same if i do that compared to your method? Can you tell me what happened to your little experiment? How much free space do you have?
Can i flash your modified rom and get it to work on my phone?
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Im sorry im replying so late,given your post i take it you need some help...I wont go big here and tell you i can fix exactly what you want,however i have managed to get it all working besides repartitioning the mmcblk0!
Im out of town during weekends for work but i can possibly have a rom ready for you by Monday night (GMT+2).
I will still recommend you download SuperR's Kitchen (if possible the donate version)and start cooking your own rom,the kitchen provides 100% j3xnlte and j3 variants!
You WILL need to download the firmware i will point you to for the modem but its for better use also,you can run the stock for a while and then flash (mine or your own) the debloated/deknoxed/lighter version.
About the space,i have attached a SS from my Smart Manager..I have magisksu,magisk-xposed,iYTBP,gapps pico + photos,swiftkey replacing Sammy Keyboard and nova launcher replacing TW..FFox,Yahoo Mail,TiBu,Lucky Patcher and Facebook / Messenger...Some i have placed as system apps and others preinstalled as user apps (such as Busybox and Telsa Unread or Adaway that don't work correctly when placed in /system/app)..
Still i have Airdroid moving files locally and have at least 600mb of romzips being moved all the time while flashing....
That 5.1Gigas you see are 100% usable for me because i can swap system and data apps to my liking...also trust me,if you have relationship issues with googke,debloated roms come down to 1/3 of original size...
Let me know what i can help with,have a blasting weekend!
Peace
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secretmachines said:
hi everyone, sorry to ask again, i seem to be going round in circles! can anyone advise the next step?
- i installed lineageOS ok, but must have accidentally turned off OEM Unlock, so am now getting "Blocked by FRP Lock
- i reinstalled a version of original firmware, but that is getting stuck in bootloop
- i've tried reinstalling original firmware downloaded from sammobile, with Odin, but that fails
- i've installed Kies and Smart Switch on my PC, but both say the handset is not supported, so I can't install firmware that way
what should i try next?
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Download TWRP if im not mistaken by djeman and flash that through odin!That passes just make sure to UNTICK auto reboot so you can reboot to recovery after removing battery(or just ignore the unticking if ure d
fast enough to hold vol up + home + pwr while the flash resets)
Wipe system,dalvik,cache,data and reboot...
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My gf got this phone for Christmas, it's 2017 why are (many) retailers selling a phone that is still on Android 5.1?..