SM900S Roms - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Greetings all, I have been a long time lurker on this site and have recently been having some troubles, I am trying to deodex and zipalign my stock note 3 rom and am having trouble flashing it, for the most part I have been using supers kitchen to debloat, deodex etc etc. The problem that I have run into is in my phone model, I have the Samsung galaxy note 3 SM900S (which is the Korean variant) and it seems to not accept most of the rom .zip or .img that I have thrown at it.
I can successfully flash the stock rom using odin (Ill attach the rom to this post) as it is in tar.md5 format, I cant seem to export my deodex’ed file to tar.md5 and if I export to zip then convert to tar (using the converter)
My question at this point is:
- Do any of you already have a rom (or link to a rom) for the stock n900s that is already rooted/debloated/deodex’ed/zipaligned
- Can one of you possible build it for me ? (I can do all of the steps above but cannot export in a way that odin will accept and flash it)
Link to stock rom - drive google com/file/d/0B3aQFbA7f755TVItTFdkR1hxYnM/view
Due to being a new user I had to make the link not look like a link so you will need to add "."

Search 900S may help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484602

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CUSTOM ROM (deodexed)

Hey guys,
you probably don't know me, but I have created a custom rom for our Galaxy 3 based on Froyo.
It comes with both, the TW Launcher and the stock launcher, Launcher2.
So YOU are able to choose one of them.
It has modiefied framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk too (Gingerbread look).
And last but not least, I rebuild the zImage kernel for speed and this is probably the first DEODEXED rom avaiable for Galaxy 3.
The only PROBLEM is, that my rom comes an an update.zip package which i cannot sign with the samsung key since I don't have it.
So if you guys could manage to create a custom recovery that lets us apply update.zip packages like in times of ECLAIR, we could use my rom.
So I need you guys to to this.
Then we can use my deodexed, optimized froyo rom.
rayman33 said:
Hey guys,
you probably don't know me, but I have created a custom rom for our Galaxy 3 based on Froyo.
It comes with both, the TW Launcher and the stock launcher, Launcher2.
So YOU are able to choose one of them.
It has modiefied framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk too (Gingerbread look).
And last but not least, I rebuild the zImage kernel for speed and this is probably the first DEODEXED rom avaiable for Galaxy 3.
The only PROBLEM is, that my rom comes an an update.zip package which i cannot sign with the samsung key since I don't have it.
So if you guys could manage to create a custom recovery that lets us apply update.zip packages like in times of ECLAIR, we could use my rom.
So I need you guys to to this.
Then we can use my deodexed, optimized froyo rom.
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question: what deodexed means??? i never heard that word before...
why this isnt in dev forum?
Thats good buddy.... Plz upload the zImage kernel with Deodexed
ready to try
Need some more information
Ok buddy,
I'll upload it...let's see..
maybe tomorrow after school.
But can you tell me : For theming and so on,
what needs to be deodexed ?! I only deodexed /system/app .
Does /system/framework also need to be deodexed ?!
AND : GOOD NEWS :
I succesfully created a flashable ODIN package based on XXJPA, which is deodexed in /system/app !
So please tell me if I should deodex /system/framework !
I'll add the Kernel and all the other stuff in my 2nd release
STAY TUNED BUT HELP ME .
rayman33 said:
Ok buddy,
I'll upload it...let's see..
maybe tomorrow after school.
But can you tell me : For theming and so on,
what needs to be deodexed ?! I only deodexed /system/app .
Does /system/framework also need to be deodexed ?!
AND : GOOD NEWS :
I succesfully created a flashable ODIN package based on XXJPA, which is deodexed in /system/app !
So please tell me if I should deodex /system/framework !
I'll add the Kernel and all the other stuff in my 2nd release
STAY TUNED BUT HELP ME .
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If possible, could you PM the instructions on how to deodex a ROM?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO
great now we can modify the indivisual apps in the samsung...crap.......
and yes i thinkthe framework folder also needs to be deodexed...
right now we can only modify /hack the framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk as they do not have odex files with them i.e deodexed....
while others are odexed...
this is the first great step to galaxy 3 custom roms and from that i mean great roms....
Instructions
So for you guys, here is the instruction for deodexing .
First, go to youtube and follow the video instructions of nokia7vista's tutorial for creating a custom rom for Samsung Galaxy S.
(Download a base rom that you want to customize (i.e. XXJPF) and download and install magiciso to open the factoryfs.rfs from XXJPF (in magic iso, go to open and then select all files, then you can open factoryfs.rfs). When you have done this, extract the content of factoryfs.rfs to your desktop and put it into a folder called "System". Put the folder "System" into a new folder called "CFW". Now you have to download the rombasics.zip based on JPA FROYO, which are found in another post in the xda - Forum in the development section. (Sorry I'm a new user so i'm not allowed to post links. When I am, I'll do !
Then, put the content of rombasics.zip into the folder "CFW".
After that, follow nokia7vista's tutorial part 4 to install cygwin correctly and install the HTC Android kitchen.
When you followed the tutorial, you should know how to start the kitchen (open cygwin, cd to folder where you placed the kitchen and type "./menu" (without quotes ).
And in the kitchen, you must first do nr. 1 (building working folder from the folder "CFW"). Then, you can type 0 to access the advanced options and type 11 to deodex. Easily select if you only want to deodex either only /system/app or only /system/framework or both.
AFTER you have followed all these steps, you have to select 99 in the kitchen. This will set up "CFW.zip" in the /kitchen/output folder.
When this is finished, you have to extract the "CFW.zip" and copy the factoryfs.rfs to any Froyo based ROM for Galaxy 3 you like.
THEN you're done
rayman33 said:
So for you guys, here is the instruction for deodexing .
First, go to youtube and follow the video instructions of nokia7vista's tutorial for creating a custom rom for Samsung Galaxy S.
(Download a base rom that you want to customize (i.e. XXJPF) and download and install magiciso to open the factoryfs.rfs from XXJPF (in magic iso, go to open and then select all files, then you can open factoryfs.rfs). When you have done this, extract the content of factoryfs.rfs to your desktop and put it into a folder called "System". Put the folder "System" into a new folder called "CFW". Now you have to download the rombasics.zip based on JPA FROYO, which are found in another post in the xda - Forum in the development section. (Sorry I'm a new user so i'm not allowed to post links. When I am, I'll do !
Then, put the content of rombasics.zip into the folder "CFW".
After that, follow nokia7vista's tutorial part 4 to install cygwin correctly and install the HTC Android kitchen.
When you followed the tutorial, you should know how to start the kitchen (open cygwin, cd to folder where you placed the kitchen and type "./menu" (without quotes ).
And in the kitchen, you must first do nr. 1 (building working folder from the folder "CFW"). Then, you can type 0 to access the advanced options and type 11 to deodex. Easily select if you only want to deodex either only /system/app or only /system/framework or both.
AFTER you have followed all these steps, you have to select 99 in the kitchen. This will set up "CFW.zip" in the /kitchen/output folder.
When this is finished, you have to extract the "CFW.zip" and copy the factoryfs.rfs to any Froyo based ROM for Galaxy 3 you like.
THEN you're done
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oh ... can you make deotexed (system app & framework) rom based on jpf ?
rayman33 said:
So for you guys, here is the instruction for deodexing .
First, go to youtube and follow the video instructions of nokia7vista's tutorial for creating a custom rom for Samsung Galaxy S.
(Download a base rom that you want to customize (i.e. XXJPF) and download and install magiciso to open the factoryfs.rfs from XXJPF (in magic iso, go to open and then select all files, then you can open factoryfs.rfs). When you have done this, extract the content of factoryfs.rfs to your desktop and put it into a folder called "System". Put the folder "System" into a new folder called "CFW". Now you have to download the rombasics.zip based on JPA FROYO, which are found in another post in the xda - Forum in the development section. (Sorry I'm a new user so i'm not allowed to post links. When I am, I'll do !
Then, put the content of rombasics.zip into the folder "CFW".
After that, follow nokia7vista's tutorial part 4 to install cygwin correctly and install the HTC Android kitchen.
When you followed the tutorial, you should know how to start the kitchen (open cygwin, cd to folder where you placed the kitchen and type "./menu" (without quotes ).
And in the kitchen, you must first do nr. 1 (building working folder from the folder "CFW"). Then, you can type 0 to access the advanced options and type 11 to deodex. Easily select if you only want to deodex either only /system/app or only /system/framework or both.
AFTER you have followed all these steps, you have to select 99 in the kitchen. This will set up "CFW.zip" in the /kitchen/output folder.
When this is finished, you have to extract the "CFW.zip" and copy the factoryfs.rfs to any Froyo based ROM for Galaxy 3 you like.
THEN you're done
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please post your deodexed rom, atleast we can get to know if it works for g3 or not
is it working for you??
after deodexing what advantages have you taken of that???
So my deodexed base ROM so far has not booted.
Any reason why?
Custom Rom (XXJPA)
@DarkLestat :
My custom rom (deodexed) is working, yes. But I think it's way to slow to use it every day because it's based on JPA.
When you gyus want me to release a super fast and super stable deodexed rom, which I'm actually able to build, you have to share the rombasics.zip based on XXJPF.
If anyone could do that, that would be great.
rayman33 said:
@DarkLestat :
My custom rom (deodexed) is working, yes. But I think it's way to slow to use it every day because it's based on JPA.
When you gyus want me to release a super fast and super stable deodexed rom, which I'm actually able to build, you have to share the rombasics.zip based on XXJPF.
If anyone could do that, that would be great.
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I'm using Gsam101's JPA Clean ROM with the ronbasics for JPA.
is that a reason?
How exactly did you get the factoryfs.rfs from the CFW.zip? All my .zip has are the folders I zipped into it, and its supposedly the finished ROM?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO
How would i go about creating a factoryfs.rfs?
EDIT: Anyone?
CFW.zip ?!
Ehhhhm...DarkLestat... If I#m understanding right, you wanna build a custom rom with an update.zip package..
If you are doing so, let me say that it don't works since samsung has implemented a new recovery in Froyo builds which don't allows us to flash the update.zip packages anymore.
You actually have to create a flashable odin package.
(including cache.rfs, datafs.rfs, factoryfs.rfs, modem.bin and zImage)
After you have done that, repack these files to a odin .tar package with the following commands in cygwin : (after you cd'd to your rom's folder)
Code:
tar -H ustar -c cache.rfs datafs.rfs factoryfs.rfs modem.bin zImage > output.tar
@The Dark Lestat: What's the source? JPF or older?
i have deodexed the jpf system/app all contents except settings .
deodexing settings causes loopback boot and phone does not boot.....
though i am verifying but deodexing is great....
i have tried changing the icons of apps, now they work, in odexed they were'nt...
though the gallery app, music player seems to be slower
spl. gallery is a tonn times slower. dont know the reason....
boot is fast.....
lets see..
Szaby59 said:
@The Dark Lestat: What's the source? JPF or older?
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JPA
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO
So we cant install this rom throw recovery menu, because samsung changed something in froyo update? Am i right? Its posible to flash back into enclair and flash it throw enclair recovery menu?
Meybe this is very newbie question.... i dont understand to these things (but i want to)
Sent from my GT-I5800 using XDA App
How do you create a factoryfs.rfs?
Terminal?
froyo is not released by samsung yet right??? i mean officially then how the hell can samsung change something in **** **** **** so the **** update cannot be done....i dont get this
is froyo out?

HOW TO extract CSC, PDA, PHONE of different Firmwares

Hi @All,
maybe, there is a Thread bout this HOWTO, but I found nothing to use...
There are now different unofficial Firmwares, I flashed JM6-JMI, I cant remember, which CSC, PDA or PHone is really good, some FW dont have all these three things, so I want to extract this Files to have the ability testing JM6 up to the newest JMI....
My really problem is, how to extract these files and got it accurate!
jammysunny
It seems, there are no person to tell me how.....
This has already been answered.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879569
This will help. Galaxy S forum also has extra quality knowledge.
(Extract JMA.tar (for example) using 7zip to a directory. Then use MagicISO to open the cache.rfs to find a folder called "Recovery" Inside are two files. One says "command" and one says "sec_csc.zip")
jammysunny said:
Hi @All,
maybe, there is a Thread bout this HOWTO, but I found nothing to use...
There are now different unofficial Firmwares, I flashed JM6-JMI, I cant remember, which CSC, PDA or PHone is really good, some FW dont have all these three things, so I want to extract this Files to have the ability testing JM6 up to the newest JMI....
My really problem is, how to extract these files and got it accurate!
jammysunny
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if i get you right then roto backup is what you need.

[Q] How to Extract Stock ROM from Phone and create a Tar.md5 file

First of all - There isnt any thread about Extracting The Complete Stock ROM from the phone, and then Creating a flashable Odin file ( Tar.md5 )
So heres my Question that can any of the XDA People give a procedure to extract the STOCK ROM from the Phone ( CSC, Modem, PDA etc ) and creating a Md5 file which can be later used.
The xda people already have procedure for you sire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777579
Thanks a Lot !
rvalvekar said:
Thanks a Lot !
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You are welcome! Happy to be of help
Some questions ;
I have a CDMA Galaxy Y phone - so what all should i be dumping to create a tar file. Also Do i need to create separate csc pda and modem files ? or in Single Package i can Make a flashable tar file ?
So if i have to create separate csc pda and modem files for odin, how can that be done ?
and also if a single file - how to do that
Thanks
rvalvekar said:
Some questions ;
I have a CDMA Galaxy Y phone - so what all should i be dumping to create a tar file. Also Do i need to create separate csc pda and modem files ? or in Single Package i can Make a flashable tar file ?
So if i have to create separate csc pda and modem files for odin, how can that be done ?
and also if a single file - how to do that
Thanks
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make sure the radio is correct (phone.csc) since that contains the telephony device drivers and you must exersise extra care,
remember most SGY roms are built for GSM/Intl. Version,
try and asking anyone with a CDMA version if they have successfully flashed a custom rom with it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777579
From the link above - there are several dump codes fro example system , recovery, modem etc.
I want to know
is PDA = SYSTEM ?
Modem = Modem ?
then Which dump to take as CSC ?
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Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro Rom Port

Someone can give me a rom and boot dump of the Galaxy On5 Pro (the one with the Exynos 3475), possibly debloated?
Thanks in advance
firepenguin said:
Someone can give me a rom and boot dump of the Galaxy On5 Pro (the one with the Exynos 3475), possibly debloated?
Thanks in advance
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Galaxy On5 system dump does not exist. Download the stock ROM from sammobile. Rename .tar.md5 to .tar, take system.img file inside .tar using winrar, then extract system.img with the tool called ImageExtractor (search in XDA). To extract system.img, just drag and drop img file to ImageExtractor.exe. ., you'll see the "system_" folder. . .
To deodex the system, use Lollipop Deodexer
The boot.img can be taken from .tar file.
Do you have Galaxy J2? Are you trying to port the ROM just for Theme Center? Porting ROM from device with the same SoC is possible
Azhero said:
Galaxy On5 system dump does not exist. Download the stock ROM from sammobile. Rename .tar.md5 to .tar, take system.img file inside .tar using winrar, then extract system.img with the tool called ImageExtractor (search in XDA). To extract system.img, just drag and drop img file to ImageExtractor.exe. ., you'll see the "system_" folder. . .
To deodex the system, use Lollipop Deodexer
The boot.img can be taken from .tar file.
Do you have Galaxy J2? Are you trying to port the ROM just for Theme Center? Porting ROM from device with the same SoC is possible
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Yes, i know that procedure, but i asked here hoping that someone have already a dump ready :laugh:
For the images i use a tool called ext4explorer (i don't know if the name is correct, but is something similiar to this)
No, i'm not porting this rom to the j2, but to the S5 Mini, because it haven't already Marshmallow, even if it's capable to run in. I've done some researches and i found that the exynos3475 is very similiar to the one used in the S5 Mini (exynos 3470). The On5 Pro is the unique 3475 device that have a non-carrier bloated/locked ROM, so i'll work on it.
Thanks for the tricks:good:

Extract, modify and repack stock rom?

Hey!
I really want to make a custom rom, a heavily debloated stock rom. At this stage I am not thinking about adding customization or anything just debloat the stock rom as much as possible, recompile it, and flash it!
I've searched everywhere on how to do this but have not found any relevant information.
COULD SOMEONE PLEASE POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?!?!?!
I have tried using sgs2toext4.jar to convert img.ex4 files from I9506 stock firmware and the mounting it in Linux Internals.
This does not work, as Internals does not show any files (0.00 bytes) even though the converted img.ext4.img file shows over 2.5gb in windows explorer.
How can I do this, what kind of tools do you DEVs use to extract, modify and finally repack it to a tar.md5 or flashable zip?
I am grateful for any response!
EDIT: Currently using windows 7 x64, I have access to a Linux/ubuntu if that is necessary. Also the device in question is I9506.
Regards,
mrd0pe

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