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[Q] CMW success, SU fail :(

Hello, first time poster. I recently tried rooting my phone using CWM method. I'm running sph-l720 with software version vpaumf9 and android version 4.2.2. I installed CWM (this version SPH-L720 OUDHS Recovery) with odin with success. Then flashed SuperUser v.099. Everything went smooth until I opened up super user and tried to install binaries and it says "Install failed". I'm wondering if I didnt have the wrong beginning firmware and i needed to (but didnt) install that pre-kernel. I'm also wondering if I have to download the original firmware and have to flash to stock in order to "unroot" even though I didnt finish the SuperUser process, or is their a way to delete the super user app and try to install it again using the same CWM i have already on the phone. I hope this isn't confusing. I'm not a complete novice to rooting, but no expert. I rooted my galaxy s2 but went to Iphone for a while, but now I'm back and a little dissapointed with myself at this fail. Any suggestions? Do i have to go to stock first? Was I using the wrong files for my initial firm ware and need the pre kernel? Am I blabbering on? (yes) Thanks in advance.

jonraymond21 said:
Hello, first time poster. I recently tried rooting my phone using CWM method. I'm running sph-l720 with software version vpaumf9 and android version 4.2.2. I installed CWM (this version SPH-L720 OUDHS Recovery) with odin with success. Then flashed SuperUser v.099. Everything went smooth until I opened up super user and tried to install binaries and it says "Install failed". I'm wondering if I didnt have the wrong beginning firmware and i needed to (but didnt) install that pre-kernel. I'm also wondering if I have to download the original firmware and have to flash to stock in order to "unroot" even though I didnt finish the SuperUser process, or is their a way to delete the super user app and try to install it again using the same CWM i have already on the phone. I hope this isn't confusing. I'm not a complete novice to rooting, but no expert. I rooted my galaxy s2 but went to Iphone for a while, but now I'm back and a little dissapointed with myself at this fail. Any suggestions? Do i have to go to stock first? Was I using the wrong files for my initial firm ware and need the pre kernel? Am I blabbering on? (yes) Thanks in advance.
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Grap CF-Autoroot from here
Follow the instructions here:
Boot back to phone. Open up SU and update binaries.
Then
Go to Playstore and download/install GooManager
Open GooManager and then press the 'menu' button (capicitive button next to Home Button) and choose to install recovery (I like TWRP).
Then let it do it's thing.
If you'd like a real easy way to get 'into recovery mode' from the phone I use the Quickboot app
Also make sure that if you are going to flash ANY ROMs you follow the instructions the developer suggests - many suggest specific recoveries be used

leaderbuilder said:
Grap CF-Autoroot from here
Follow the instructions here:
Boot back to phone. Open up SU and update binaries.
Then
Go to Playstore and download/install GooManager
Open GooManager and then press the 'menu' button (capicitive button next to Home Button) and choose to install recovery (I like TWRP).
Then let it do it's thing.
If you'd like a real easy way to get 'into recovery mode' from the phone I use the Quickboot app
Also make sure that if you are going to flash ANY ROMs you follow the instructions the developer suggests - many suggest specific recoveries be used
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thank you! do i need to do anything before i do this? (Like using odin to revert back to stock?)
i ask because i already have CWM installed
I did the auto root, and open SuperSU and it doesnt ask to update binaries...does that mean it is already done. I didnt find the option in the settings.

jonraymond21 said:
thank you! do i need to do anything before i do this? (Like using odin to revert back to stock?)
i ask because i already have CWM installed
I did the auto root, and open SuperSU and it doesnt ask to update binaries...does that mean it is already done. I didnt find the option in the settings.
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As long as your on some kind of TW/Stock based ROM you should be Okay.
However if you want to go back to straight (AND ROOTED) stock you can use one of rwhilco12's 'one-click' restores.
The one click downloads as a zip. decompress and then run the one -click. If you've never run a oneclick read here
It will give you a stock ROM, rooted, MF9 Modem, Stock recovedry, and Stock kernel. You'll then have to use GooManger method to get custom recovery.

leaderbuilder said:
As long as your on some kind of TW/Stock based ROM you should be Okay.
However if you want to go back to straight (AND ROOTED) stock you can use one of rwhilco12's 'one-click' restores.
The one click downloads as a zip. decompress and then run the one -click. If you've never run a oneclick read here
It will give you a stock ROM, rooted, MF9 Modem, Stock recovedry, and Stock kernel. You'll then have to use GooManger method to get custom recovery.
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man thanks so much. so i definitly got super user access. I'm about to do the goo manager. since you suggested the twrp i think i'm going to try that. since i have CWM recovery installed, do u think that will create any issues if I go to install TWRP from goo manager

actually i googled and it seems that goo manager will seamlessly overwrite cwm. sorry for the questions before searching. appreciate the help. i almost didn't come on here, which would of lead me to reverting to stock, doing cwm again, then being upset that i needed twrm for most roms lmao. I owe u one. If u ever need to learn how to make bad decisions, just shoot me a pm. I got u covered.

No it will just replace it.
I actually (and many around here too) prefer TWRP 2.5.0.2.
You can download the zip for that here, boot to recovery you have now (CWM) and then install that. Or use Goo to install lates TWRP and boot to recovery and then install zip and choose the 2.5.02 you downloaded and then save to your sd card

scratch what i posted here. I ended up having to download ROMmanager and update CWM, then used CWM to install the zip you provided me. thanks so much man. Do you have a favorite stable ROM you recommend using TWRP. I value your advice

jonraymond21 said:
scratch what i posted here. I ended up having to download ROMmanager and update CWM, then used CWM to install the zip you provided me. thanks so much man. Do you have a favorite stable ROM you recommend using TWRP. I value your advice
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Glad you got it.
As for ROMs you really have to try them out for yourself. There are some really great TW ROMs ; Sacs, negalite, triforce and others. For CM/AOSP there are a whole bunch to choose from. I mess with just about all of them. But my daily driver has to be one hundred percent working and reliable so for that I'm usually on a stock debloated and modified TW ROM. Take some time to read through the OPs of the devs and just as importantly through the follow up posts to see what works what doesn't ahs how to fix or get what you need.
Good luck
Sent from my SPH-L720 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

leaderbuilder said:
Glad you got it.
As for ROMs you really have to try them out for yourself. There are some really great TW ROMs ; Sacs, negalite, triforce and others. For CM/AOSP there are a whole bunch to choose from. I mess with just about all of them. But my daily driver has to be one hundred percent working and reliable so for that I'm usually on a stock debloated and modified TW ROM. Take some time to read through the OPs of the devs and just as importantly through the follow up posts to see what works what doesn't ahs how to fix or get what you need.
Good luck
Sent from my SPH-L720 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Try this Rom!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327692&page=43
works great!

Installing Custom Roms On Newly Rooted Phones With BOK3,BOG5 and BOE1 Bootloader

Instruction for installing a custom rom using safestrap
1. Choose a Lollipop Rom from the Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development. OnlyLollipop 5.0 TW based roms will work
2. If you already got safestrap working skip to step 10. Otherwise install the apk's in this zip View attachment Safestrap_Apps.zip
3. Once all are installed Click On Busybox Grant Super User Access and click on install
4. Now open Lollipop Safestrap and click on Install SafeStrap Grant Super User Access
5. Click On Install Recovery Once Installed It will Say State: Installed
6. Click the Back Button to take you to Lollipop Safestrap Recovery Main Screen
7. Click On Recovery Reboot. Grant Super User Access.
8. On the next screen click FLASH then when dialog comes up asking CLICK HERE TO REBOOT TO SAFESTRAP click on that and your phone will reboot to safestrap. May take a few seconds for the Recovery Screen to come up
9 In Safestrap Under Boot Options LEAVE THIS ALONE Install everything to STOCK ROM SLOT
10. Now If you have not I would make a backup of your current Rom so if something happens you can get back to where you are at now.
11.. Click on Wipe You will see 3 options Advance Wipe, Format Data And Swipe To Factory Reset. If you dont see these and you see a dialog asking something about entering Yes just hit the back button
12 To Install a new rom click on Advance Wipe And Check Dalvick Cache,Data,Cache,System Then click Swipe To wipe.
13. Now Click The Home Button
14 Now Choose Install. Underneath the header on the next screen You will see a black box it will either say Storage: Micro SDcard or Storage: Internal Storage. You can switch between the 2 by clicking that black box
15 Locate the zip you want to install and click on it
16. In next screen Click Swipe To Confirm Flash and your install will begin
17. When Finished Do Not Click Reboot Now Or Reboot System. Click The Home Button. All Older Roms should run fine on latest BOK3 Firmware so if your on BOK3 firmware simply flash BOK3 kernel.
18. Once That is installed you can reboot to system
19. If you get some kind of warning about unauthorized software all you need to do is delete SecurityLogAgent folder from the system/app
20 Now If you want to select a different Firmware Zip you only need to do this once. It will remain that Firmware untill another Firmware Zip is flashed. If you flash A Firmware Zip There is no need to flash a Kernel Zip during the same installation.
21. Most Deodexed Lollipop Roms will Take Up to 10 Min to boot. If it seems longer than that simple pull the battery and restart phone.
22. If something goes wrong! If the rom fails to boot or bootloops you are not screwed if you flashed with safestrap.
23. To get back to safestrap from a bootloop. Pull the battery. Boot to download mode Power+Volume Down+Home
24. Plug into your computer.
24. Open Odin make sure phone is connect blue box saying comport whatever will be lit up. In the AP section locate the NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 and flash kernel.
25. When phone reboots watch screen and click on the Recovery Button when the SafeStrap Screen comes up. If you miss it pull the battery and try again.
26. Once in Safestrap you can restore a back up or what ever you need to do
Just a note. You can also use flashfire to flash rom. Flashfire is a great tool. Just know that if you flash a rom with flashfire and have safestrap installed you will loose your safestrap installation. So after you flash a rom with flashfire if you want to use safestrap you will have to reinstall it. If something goes wrong during the the install when flashing with flash fire you will not be able to get back to safestrap and your only method if your bootlooped is using odin and flashing full factory tar image and going through the root process again!

Install Kit Kat Roms On All Bootloaders
Edit: I updated the method and added new firmware zips ran into some hardware issues these fixed the problem
This method should work for All Bootloaders Without having to wipe data on Internal storage
Download This one NK2_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip should work for all Kit Kat Roms. This is a 4.4.4 Version I tested it on 4.42 Version and it worked fine . If you want to use a differen versions, all Version listed below
Reboot To Safestrap Wipe cache, system, data, dalvik cache then flash above zip
Go back and Wipe cache, system, data
Install Kit Kat Rom
Reboot to system and go through setup.
Remember when using Kit Kat Roms there is no reason to flash kernel in safestrap as you are all ready running kit kat kernel. Also do not use Lollipop Safestrap on kit kat roms you can reach safestrap by simply rebooting rom and choosing safestrap recovery when dialog comes up
All Firmwares
NCG_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip
NE9_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip
NHA_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip
NI2_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip
NK2_Firmware_No_Bootloaders_V3.zip

can i use the Optimal Rom if i have BOK3?

coopmaster said:
can i use the Optimal Rom if i have BOK3?
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Yes. I just added some instructions in OP that may be helpful

jrkruse said:
Yes. I just added some instructions in OP that may be helpful
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Just a question so if i have BOK3 when i go to flash the firmware do i need to wait till that rom has a BOK3 firmware or can i flash any of them?

coopmaster said:
Just a question so if i have BOK3 when i go to flash the firmware do i need to wait till that rom has a BOK3 firmware or can i flash any of them?
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. The BOK3 Firmware should be fine even on older roms. Just flash the rom and stay on the latest firmware. You may get a waring about unauthorized actions dialog warning just delete the SecurityLogAgent folder from the system/app folder, but all older roms should run fine on BOK3 firmware.

jrkruse said:
. The BOK3 Firmware should be fine even on older roms. Just flash the rom and stay on the latest firmware. You may get a waring about unauthorized actions dialog warning just delete the SecurityLogAgent folder from the system/app folder, but all older roms should run fine on BOK3 firmware.
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sweet thank you.

Might be stupid question but I was wondering if Extreme Syndicate and Cyanogemod are compatible.

jrkruse said:
. The BOK3 Firmware should be fine even on older roms. Just flash the rom and stay on the latest firmware. You may get a waring about unauthorized actions dialog warning just delete the SecurityLogAgent folder from the system/app folder, but all older roms should run fine on BOK3 firmware.
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Am I understanding you correctly that newer firmwares are backwards-compatible? Are you referring to only Lollipop ROMs, or does this also apply to older KitKat ROMs?
If I were to update past BOD, that does slam the door on downgrading to a KitKat bootloader as we have already discussed. I understood this to mean I wouldn't be able to use any KitKat ROMs.

painiac said:
Am I understanding you correctly that newer firmwares are backwards-compatible? Are you referring to only Lollipop ROMs, or does this also apply to older KitKat ROMs?
If I were to update past BOD, that does slam the door on downgrading to a KitKat bootloader as we have already discussed. I understood this to mean I wouldn't be able to use any KitKat ROMs.
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You can get kitkat roms to boot just by flashing the rom the kernel and the NON_HLOS.bin but I dont know if your bootloaders will let the NON-HLOS.bin flash or not. You have to wipe data and internal storage also

Plasma ROM steer clear of, doesn't wanna play nice. However Optimal ROM works perfectly but hopefully the developer updates it to BOK3. Is anyone working on a debloat.bat for this firmware? or can someone?

DimitrieRetezatu said:
Might be stupid question but I was wondering if Extreme Syndicate and Cyanogemod are compatible.
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Not sure about Extreme Syndicate. ROMs must be touchwiz based. No AOSP based ROMs, so Cyanogenmod is not compatible. You have to look for ROMs in the Verizon Galaxy S5 Android Development forum. Cannot flash anything in the Original Android Development forum. Also probably not any or possibly just a couple from the Unified Development forum.

landshark68 said:
Not sure about Extreme Syndicate. ROMs must be touchwiz based. No AOSP based ROMs, so Cyanogenmod is not compatible. You have to look for ROMs in the Verizon Galaxy S5 Android Development forum. Cannot flash anything in the Original Android Development forum. Also probably not any or possibly just a couple from the Unified Development forum.
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Thanks for the response. Makes more sense when you put it like that. Hopefully people will see that the new root is available and update some ROMs!

secandRRe said:
Plasma ROM steer clear of, doesn't wanna play nice. However Optimal ROM works perfectly but hopefully the developer updates it to BOK3. Is anyone working on a debloat.bat for this firmware? or can someone?
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There are several debloater zips I have made just check the OP on my rom threads

If you like a very debloated rom that is super fast and great on battery I recommend my BS Free Roms. @CVertigo1 made a new BOK3 version of my BS Free roms its only 800 mb in size thats half the size of normal roms. Check out his thread

Sticking to OptimalROM seems to be everything I need.

jrkruse said:
There are several debloater zips I have made just check the OP on my rom threads
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I gave your zips a try on BOK3 with no luck?

secandRRe said:
I gave your zips a try on BOK3 with no luck?
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You need to use the debloat script on a clean install of rom flash rom the flash debloat script. This way you haven't updated a bunch of apps

I'm tempted to try your ROMs I just like the S6 Keyboard on OptimalROM it's probably one of the best keyboards I have used.

My BOG5 BS Free Rom and BS Free Google Rom both have s6 keyboards

Aroma installer not working

After lots of hesitating, I rooted again.
I installed TWRP 3.0 and downloaded phronesis v6.
I continued to install it, but while the text "Starting AROMA installer" appeared, TWRP froze and after a few seconds it restarted into my normal system. I tried 2 other roms, same issue.
TWRP 3.0 was the culprit I thought. Well, I flashed CWM 6.0.4.8 and tried it. It freezes and doesn't do anything.
Now, what is the problem exactly here?

After lots of trying to post this article due to my internet, I tried Philz and it works. Don't blame me, blame the infrastructure of my provider. Well, blame me anyways.

Twrp 3.0 isn't a aroma friendly. Flash with 2.8.7.0 and below.
Sent from my SM-N920C

Rosli59564 said:
Twrp 3.0 isn't a aroma friendly. Flash with 2.8.7.0 and below.
Sent from my SM-N920C
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Yes, I found that out later, but still, why didn't CWM work?

nedvire said:
Yes, I found that out later, but still, why didn't CWM work?
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Not sure. Haven't use cwm for long.
Sent from my SM-N920C

So, the latest version of PHILZ will work out with the aroma installer? For sure?
I can't open TWRP 2.8.7 or lower version with the original stock rom (5.0) rooted version...... How is that possible?

maxieboy40 said:
So, the latest version of PHILZ will work out with the aroma installer? For sure?
I can't open TWRP 2.8.7 or lower version with the original stock rom (5.0) rooted version...... How is that possible?
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Should work with aroma but not sure why the guy above had problem.
Sent from my SM-N920C

Rosli59564 said:
Should work with aroma but not sure why the guy above had problem.
Sent from my SM-N920C
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I had the same problem as the Topic Starter. its going to freeze if the rom wants to start arom installer using TWRP 3.0.....
So that why i ask if philz is working okey with aroma installer and that is not going to freeze like TWRP 3.0..?
Thanks.

Someone who has a working download link of Philz touch? Can't find one
it's for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 international version...
Thank you all ready

Same problem.. need quick n fast solution
Hey. I have Note 3 N900. I have same issue. While installing ROM from CWM and also Philz recovery. AROMA installer freezez nd phone restarts. Could it be a problem with kernal? I've installed another ROM before. Download mode says binary is custom.
Should I try flashing stock rom and try again?

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Hi There,
RE: TWRP
I recommend using TWRP 2.8.7.0, Its not the latest release but its the most reliable. TWRP 3.0+ have only froze when attempting any aroma file. Even when flashing without aroma, I have still had flash errors and reboots and have always had to retreat back to 2.8.7-, this is really unfortunate as there are extra capabilities in 3.0+ that would be good to have. If you still want to use 3.0+ but want aroma-ish options you can script your own instructions in a gapps-config file. Instructions here: https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Advanced-Features-and-Options
RE: ClockWorkMod
These are the two best sources for CWM recoveries. I have found CWM 6.0.4.8 & PhilzTouch working good.
i) http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/ClockworkMod_Recovery
ii) https://www.droidwiki.de/wiki/ClockWorkMod
iii) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860 --- XDA Philz Touch Thread
With CWM/Philz you can use aroma with CWM/Philz, just download clockwork aroma file manager (aromafm) attached. Put the aromafm.zip in "clockworkmod/aromafm/aromafm.zip" in any of the storage volumes. Read the quick guide in Philz xda thread for instructions on themes, configuration, formatting as folder placement is important.
Latest official ClockWorkMod link here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzC7HZGcSrMzeXhCdlFtTVh2TXc
Themes Sample for Philz: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzC7HZGcSrMzMkZYd2UwVExOZDg
Latest Philz Touch for n9005 attached.

thank you saved my lifw thought wouldnt get my bobcat rom installed yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Aroma installer freezing is solved by using recovery TWRP v2.8.7.0
I can confirm, that Aroma installer is freezing on Samsung Galaxy Note3 SM-N9005 (hltexx) when using TWRP v3.x+, but works fine, when using TWRP v2.8.7.0 recovery.
I use Dual Boot Patcher for install multiple ROMs on my Note3 (note: Dual Boot Patcher supports not just Note3, but more than 300 other phones).
https://github.com/chenxiaolong/DualBootPatcher
https://dbp.noobdev.io/downloads/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447534
Aroma installer is used by DualBootUtilities, when I want to change to boot another ROM from Recovery.
After suffering a lot from Aroma installer is freezing when flashing DualBootUtilities, I got redirected to this thread, where I found the solution, so I flashed recovery TWRP v2.8.7.0.
Finally, when flashing DualBootUtilities-9.3.0.r407.g9a902091.zip works successfully on Samsung Galaxy Note3 SM-N9005 (hltexx) thanks to TWRP v2.8.7.0! No freeze!

(I can confirm, that Aroma installer is freezing on Samsung Galaxy Note3 SM-N9005 (hltexx) when using TWRP v3.x+, but works fine, when using TWRP v2.8.7.0 recovery.)
Yes see thousands of posts and guides .

JJEgan said:
(I can confirm, that Aroma installer is freezing on Samsung Galaxy Note3 SM-N9005 (hltexx) when using TWRP v3.x+, but works fine, when using TWRP v2.8.7.0 recovery.)
Yes see thousands of posts and guides .
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I was not aware of the thousands of posts and guides, just shared my experience.
Anyway, I was happy, that installing TWRP v2.8.7.0 solved my problem.

Rooting step by step for note 4 n910c

Hi
I need a step by step tutorial for rooting my phone to install a custom rom.
I have never rooted before and dont know the basics.
I tried rooting by flashing cf auto root but it gave me bootloop didnt know why

Fe7a said:
Hi
I need a step by step tutorial for rooting my phone to install a custom rom.
I have never rooted before and dont know the basics.
I tried rooting by flashing cf auto root but it gave me bootloop didnt know why
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Alomost every custom rom is prerooted so all you need to do is download twrp for your device and flash with odin that's it. Once you have twrp installed just download and flash the rom you want
Here is a link to twrp for the N910C
https://dl.twrp.me/treltexx/

sawdoctor said:
Alomost every custom rom is prerooted so all you need to do is download twrp for your device and flash with odin that's it. Once you have twrp installed just download and flash the rom you want
Here is a link to twrp for the N910C
https://dl.twrp.me/treltexx/
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The phone is completely stock and i never edited it so will flashing twrp give me bootloop as what happened when i tried cf? And can u give me alink for a good prerooted note 5 port with theme engine please?

Fe7a said:
The phone is completely stock and i never edited it so will flashing twrp give me bootloop as what happened when i tried cf? And can u give me alink for a good prerooted note 5 port with theme engine please?
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What base are you on ? As long as you are on 5.1.1 then I'd recommend DN5, both erobot and sixperience have the theme engine as well but don't seem to be supported anymore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/development/5-0-1-dn-rom-e-team-t3031712
I'm not sure CF auto root actually works anymore because of selinux , been that long since I tried it.
I've never known anyone get bootloop flashing the correct twrp. Once you have twrp installed dont do anything except flash dn5 (if thats the one you choose), don't select root in twrp you should be ok just flashing the rom

sawdoctor said:
What base are you on ? As long as you are on 5.1.1 then I'd recommend DN5, both erobot and sixperience have the theme engine as well but don't seem to be supported anymore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/development/5-0-1-dn-rom-e-team-t3031712
I'm not sure CF auto root actually works anymore because of selinux , been that long since I tried it.
I've never known anyone get bootloop flashing the correct twrp. Once you have twrp installed dont do anything except flash dn5 (if thats the one you choose), don't select root in twrp you should be ok just flashing the rom
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every thing ok like this?
after that I should flash the the dn5 rom via odin ?
* in case I want to be back to stock will installing stock rom via smart switch would do it and I will be eligible to Samsung updates again?
sorry for keeping asking but iam totally noob and this is the first time for me to do this

Fe7a said:
every thing ok like this?
after that I should flash the the dn5 rom via odin ?
* in case I want to be back to stock will installing stock rom via smart switch would do it and I will be eligible to Samsung updates again?
sorry for keeping asking but iam totally noob and this is the first time for me to do this
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Download dn5 zip to your sdcard reboot to recovery and flash the zip file through twrp that's it. If you want to go back to stock you just download the latest firmware for your region from sammobile and flash that through odin. That simple, but I think you will probably stay on custom especially if you want theme store
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Yes every thing is ok in odin, just always check that repartition is never ticked by accident. Repartition should always be left unticked

sawdoctor said:
Download dn5 zip to your sdcard reboot to recovery and flash the zip file through twrp that's it. If you want to go back to stock you just download the latest firmware for your region from sammobile and flash that through odin. That simple, but I think you will probably stay on custom especially if you want theme store
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Yes every thing is ok in odin, just always check that repartition is never ticked by accident. Repartition should always be left unticked
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is there any way to backup my apps so that I don't lose them after the process and also to backup the whole firmware in case I get a bootloop?

You shouldn't lose them tbh but you can do one of 2 things. 1 make a full back-up in recovery before you flash dn5 (think you can backup un rooted never actually tried)
2 flash latest su zip in recovery to get root then use titanium backup or similar to back them up. There may actually be an app in the playstore that doesn't need root to backup apps just can't remember what it's called
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sawdoctor said:
You shouldn't lose them tbh but you can do one of 2 things. 1 make a full back-up in recovery before you flash dn5 (think you can backup un rooted never actually tried)
2 flash latest su zip in recovery to get root then use titanium backup or similar to back them up. There may actually be an app in the playstore that doesn't need root to backup apps just can't remember what it's called
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ok thanks very much for the help . I will let you know if any problem encounters me :good:

sawdoctor said:
You shouldn't lose them tbh but you can do one of 2 things. 1 make a full back-up in recovery before you flash dn5 (think you can backup un rooted never actually tried)
2 flash latest su zip in recovery to get root then use titanium backup or similar to back them up. There may actually be an app in the playstore that doesn't need root to backup apps just can't remember what it's called
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hey man i flashed twrp my device status change to custom but when i enter recovery it gives me android system recovery

Fe7a said:
hey man i flashed twrp my device status change to custom but when i enter recovery it gives me android system recovery
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Untick reboot in odin flash twrp again and reboot straight into recovery manually with 3 finger combo before you boot up the phone. If that doesn't work flash twrp 2.8.6 first, there was a bug in 2..8.7 guess it's still there in latest version. Once you have 2.8.6 you can flash any after that
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Untick reboot in odin flash twrp again and reboot straight into recovery manually with 3 finger combo before you boot up the phone. If that doesn't work flash twrp 2.8.6 first, there was a bug in 2..8.7 guess it's still there in latest version. Once you have 2.8.6 you can flash any after that
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i will try and download and flash twrp 2.8.6

sawdoctor said:
Untick reboot in odin flash twrp again and reboot straight into recovery manually with 3 finger combo before you boot up the phone. If that doesn't work flash twrp 2.8.6 first, there was a bug in 2..8.7 guess it's still there in latest version. Once you have 2.8.6 you can flash any after that
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i did what u said but now iam stuck at the downloading screen

Fe7a said:
i did what u said but now iam stuck at the downloading screen
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You flashed 2.8.6 or rebooted straight into recovery?
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sawdoctor said:
You flashed 2.8.6 or rebooted straight into recovery?
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i flashed twrp 2.8.6 and unchecked auto reboot but after flashing is done the phone didnt exit the downloading mode and there is a small blue bar at the bottom

sawdoctor said:
You flashed 2.8.6 or rebooted straight into recovery?
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i removed the batery and opened the recovery and finally it worked
there are many options what should i choose to install the room?

Fe7a said:
i removed the batery and opened the recovery and finally it worked
there are many options what should i choose to install the room?
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Just download dn5 then select install zip and that's it. If it asks you to root after the zip finishes don't. Also first boot (only the first one) after flashing will take 10 mins so don't panic
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sawdoctor said:
Just download dn5 then select install zip and that's it. If it asks you to root after the zip finishes don't. Also first boot (only the first one) after flashing will take 10 mins so don't panic
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its saying optimising app now
is there anyway to exit that stupid downloading mode when i disable auto reboot in odin rather than removing the battery?

Fe7a said:
its saying optimising app now
is there anyway to exit that stupid downloading mode when i disable auto reboot in odin rather than removing the battery?
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You won't need to worry about it now. It's just a twrp bug first time you flash it. It won't happen again
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sawdoctor said:
You won't need to worry about it now. It's just a twrp bug first time you flash it. It won't happen again
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after its finished optimising apps its now telling me system ui has stopped

Unable to install any rom with recovery.

I have a Note 3 N9005.
I installed the latest TWRP recovery.
No matter which rom I try to flash to the system, the same thing happens.
I see that the Aroma installer is strarting and than it just resets for no reason, no install made.
The only sulotion I have found so far is to install a 5.0 stock rom via Odin.
I want to install a custom rom 6.0.1.
Does anyone know what the hell?

Sae problem but a lil worse!!
vashthestampede! said:
I have a Note 3 N9005.
I installed the latest TWRP recovery.
No matter which rom I try to flash to the system, the same thing happens.
I see that the Aroma installer is strarting and than it just resets for no reason, no install made.
The only sulotion I have found so far is to install a 5.0 stock rom via Odin.
I want to install a custom rom 6.0.1.
Does anyone know what the hell?
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I tried to do the same but ended up bricking my phone. So then I try to unbrick/unroot my phone by flashing the stock rom but I can't do that either cause now it says "Volume Size is too big 4620288<4718599. Need help!!!! ASAP!

Hey guys, I had the same problem at first and it freaked me out too.
Try installing the older 2.8.7.0 version for TWRP through the app, instead of the latest or any other after v3 for that matter. Apparently I've read from other forums that it's due to lack of Aroma Installer Support.
Hope this helps

Confirm the phone's model # by booting into download mode befor flashing TWRP or a stock ROM from sammobile.com.

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I flashed the stock rom packege with odin.
saved my phone after brick.
so you are saying that by downgrading the TWRP recovery i can use aroma insatller based roms again?
cause i also tried to install reserection remix rom (I think this has no aroma in it), i got a massage that said that i cannot install it as well.
refuses to let me change into anything but stock rom.
rooting did not help at all.

vashthestampede! said:
so you are saying that by downgrading the TWRP recovery i can use aroma insatller based roms again?
cause i also tried to install reserection remix rom (I think this has no aroma in it), i got a massage that said that i cannot install it as well.
refuses to let me change into anything but stock rom.
rooting did not help at all.
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To be honest I don't really know about Cyanogen Mod, however this was just my personal experience with Aroma Installer. I've tried DarkWolf_FW and Aryamod ROMs which are both S7 Edge Port ROMs, and they both use Aroma Installer.
- Also! Take the opportunity to make a Nandroid backup just in case the installation goes bad, then you can restore to where you are right now. Honestly downgrading just worked for me so please don't make me liable if anything goes to pot, at least you will have a full device backup to the exact point in your system which I have found extremely useful when trying different ROMs and Kernels.

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don't worry man
1. I always backup the whole phone before ANY change.
2. your suggestion sound interesting, cause i tried the same rom's you did but no install was made.
3. i'll maybe try a different recovery... maybe CWM.

vashthestampede! said:
don't worry man
1. I always backup the whole phone before ANY change.
2. your suggestion sound interesting, cause i tried the same rom's you did but no install was made.
3. i'll maybe try a different recovery... maybe CWM.
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Hey, just randomly thinking, did you reset all your System, Data and Cache and Dalvik Cache files before you tried to install the ROMs? Sorry, this might not make a difference, but I don't think I have any more advice to give (I'm kinda new to this too ).
Hope CWM recovery goes well, let me know how it goes

vashthestampede! said:
don't worry man
1. I always backup the whole phone before ANY change.
2. your suggestion sound interesting, cause i tried the same rom's you did but no install was made.
3. i'll maybe try a different recovery... maybe CWM.
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Doing a complete backup before anything is always the safest bet.
From my experience, TWRP 3+ is fine for CM and AOSP based ROMs.
TWRP 2.8.7-0 is the one you should use to flash ROMs using AROMA Installer.
If you read the OP (opening post) on any ROM forum, it will usually include installation instructions and generally states which TWRP version should be used.
Good Luck.

theawesomecw said:
To be honest I don't really know about Cyanogen Mod, however this was just my personal experience with Aroma Installer. I've tried DarkWolf_FW and Aryamod ROMs which are both S7 Edge Port ROMs, and they both use Aroma Installer.
- Also! Take the opportunity to make a Nandroid backup just in case the installation goes bad, then you can restore to where you are right now. Honestly downgrading just worked for me so please don't make me liable if anything goes to pot, at least you will have a full device backup to the exact point in your system which I have found extremely useful when trying different ROMs and Kernels.
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Well I'm now stuck in a boot loop. I cannot turn my phone on at all. how do I install a lower version of TWRP on my phone and how do I unbrick it?

kurosaki999 said:
Well I'm now stuck in a boot loop. I cannot turn my phone on at all. how do I install a lower version of TWRP on my phone and how do I unbrick it?
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You just need download mode to flash it.
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kurosaki999 said:
Well I'm now stuck in a boot loop. I cannot turn my phone on at all. how do I install a lower version of TWRP on my phone and how do I unbrick it?
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I presume when you say it doesn't turn on you mean it doesn't boot into the Android environment. Have you tried unplugging the battery and pressing the Volume Up + Home + Power Button? Yes... I was surprised you don't have to be an octopus too..
Then restore the Nandroid backup from before.
You can also flash TWRP through Odin without root, have a look at the TWRP website for more info.

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Well I'm now stuck in a boot loop. I cannot turn my phone on at all. how do I install a lower version of TWRP on my phone and how do I unbrick it?
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all you need is to flush new stock rom via Odin.
Search the web (like I did) to find a stock rom with 4 .tar files in it.
There should be instructions on how to install but usually all needs to be done is this:
1. load odin 3.*
2. enter the phone in download mode.
3. After you see the line 'add' in odin, load the .tar files to the correct place each (not hard they are tagged by same name)
4. Flush and pray.
5. After a successful install the phone will reboot, this will take a while so don't get streesed.
after about 10-15 min the phone will load again.
Root one more time via odin and try to install again.

vashthestampede! said:
all you need is to flush new stock rom via Odin.
Search the web (like I did) to find a stock rom with 4 .tar files in it.
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Try Sammobile as they have a large database of firmwares for your phone and the country variants.