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[Q] Cant root or install custom ROM

Dear friends
Have just bought a Note 4 (SM910F) and spend a few hours yesterday and failed to install ANY custom ROM on my device.
Status: Currently on Lollipop 5.0.1, not Root
1. Installed TWRP (and tried CWM)
2. Downloaded custom ROM to sdcard
3. Booted into recovery mode.
4. Wipe cache/dalvik
4. Install from zip
5. Result = Boot loop
Recovered the phone by using ODIN and stock firmware (which reverts to stock recovery). I tried about 4 different ROMS (Cm12, x-note, sweet, etc) and all had the same result. Only thing i can think of is ...do I need to root BEFORE I try installing a custom ROM? i dont remember doing this with my Note 3.
Ive been using the Note series for years and have never had this issue installing a custom ROM. Can anyone help? I cant use the Note 4 in its current state!

I can't see FACTORY RESET in the list ???

ludoke said:
I can't see FACTORY RESET in the list ???
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You're right i did not include it in my original post but i did try factory reset.
is there anything i'm missing? Thakns

afaqali said:
You're right i did not include it in my original post but i did try factory reset.
is there anything i'm missing? Thakns
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Wrong TWRP ?
Wrong rom ?
Bootloader?
Coold be many things

ludoke said:
Wrong TWRP ?
Wrong rom ?
Bootloader?
Coold be many things
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Thank you for your response.
1. TWRP - Im sure i have the right one.
1. The ROMS are definitely compatible with the device. I checked.
2. Bootloader? hmm does this get installed by the recovery module or something I had to directly install?
Anyway no harm in starting fresh. Il re-download everything and make sure I have it right.
Thanks

You said currently 5.0.1, did you do an upgrade from Kitkat ? Kitkat and Lollipop has different bootloaders and is the reason for most of troubles with flashing.
Go back to stock en go further on,at first root with Chainfire-Auto root then flash the right TWRP ,i use TWRP 2.8.6.0. Do NOT use 2.8.5.0!!!!!. Iam using Odin 3.09 for flashing.
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Please ,post screenshot from settings,about device

ludoke said:
You said currently 5.0.1, did you do an upgrade from Kitkat ? Kitkat and Lollipop has different bootloaders and is the reason for most of troubles with flashing.
Go back to stock en go further on,at first root with Chainfire-Auto root then flash the right TWRP ,i use TWRP 2.8.6.0. Do NOT use 2.8.5.0!!!!!. Iam using Odin 3.09 for flashing.
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Please ,post screenshot from settings,about device
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When you say go back to stock? do you mean recovery or the firmware? the device came with lollipop installed. Thank you though. Il use the TWRP you recommended.

afaqali said:
You're right i did not include it in my original post but i did try factory reset.
is there anything i'm missing? Thakns
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afaqali said:
When you say go back to stock? do you mean recovery or the firmware? the device came with lollipop installed. Thank you though. Il use the TWRP you recommended.
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By stock ,i mean the firmware.
So if the device came with Lollipop it should have the Lollipop bootloader. An you must search for root and Twrp for Galaxy Note 4 Lollipop root + Twrp Altough on my S4 they work for both.
Did you buy the phone new or second hand? If on second hand ,did you verrify it was working ok?
And IMPORTANT if you buy second hand ,it could be a clone,what dit you pay if in this case?
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Please download from the Playstore PhoneInfo,it's for samsung devices and search in the harware section for Snapdragon or Exynos, if that not appears you are ****ed ,witch means it's a clone

ludoke said:
By stock ,i mean the firmware.
So if the device came with Lollipop it should have the Lollipop bootloader. An you must search for root and Twrp for Galaxy Note 4 Lollipop root + Twrp Altough on my S4 they work for both.
Did you buy the phone new or second hand? If on second hand ,did you verrify it was working ok?
And IMPORTANT if you buy second hand ,it could be a clone,what dit you pay if in this case?
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Please download from the Playstore PhoneInfo,it's for samsung devices and search in the harware section for Snapdragon or Exynos, if that not appears you are ****ed ,witch means it's a clone
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Dont think its a clone but to be sure ive checked and its a qualcom snapdragon, however im not sure if the owner before me bought it with lollipop or kk and upgraded it. How can i check if it has the right bootloader? wouldnt installing a ROM update the bootloader too?
Also i have the stock firmware installed.
So the plan is:
1. Update the recovery to TWRP (version you mentioned)
2. Root with CF-autoroot
2. Wipe the system clean, inc dalvik, cache
3. Install custom ROM
Sound good?
And screenshot attached of phone settings
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N910 Bootlooping after changing from Cyanogen to Stock Poland ROM

Hello,
I own an N910C which was running RaymanFX's unofficial Cyanogen mod build 11.
Since its bugginess was too much for me to handle, I was eagerly awaiting for the stock MM ROM to come out and as you al know, as soon as the Poland ROM was released today, I downloaded and flashed it via Odin.
Bootloop.
Fellows over Cyanogen mod thread recommended to do a full wipe and try again. No luck again.
Can you think of anything to remedy my problem please?
Thank you.

Flash, through Odin, the last OFFICIAL Lollipop from Poland and after that the new MM.

- use recovery wipe "system,cache,data"
- then only odin flash .pit reboot,
- then odin flash OFFICIAL Poland 6.0.1,then use "recovery stock" factory reset.
end.

Good thread.
This subject is completely new! !!
You guys don't like to search? Is easy open a new thread, no?

andrew.mackew said:
Flash, through Odin, the last OFFICIAL Lollipop from Poland and after that the new MM.
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No luck. Bootloop again. I guess I bricked this device.

tiendatbh said:
- use recovery wipe "system,cache,data"
- then only odin flash .pit reboot,
- then odin flash OFFICIAL Poland 6.0.1,then use "recovery stock" factory reset.
end.
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Pit ? What pit ?

Rajada said:
Good thread.
This subject is completely new! !!
You guys don't like to search? Is easy open a new thread, no?
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Where is this thread you're talking about ?

if model n910c,pit is TRELTE_EUR_OPEN_SEA.pit https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6Olb7DrPq-aY1BmdXNrbVdNZ0U

Could we please confirm this procedure? As far as I know, tinkering with .pit files is hazardous if you don't know what you're doing.
Anybody ?

sure. odin flash .pit correct partition to flash stock rom. not lost or damage data.
from cm13 to stock Poland 6.0.1
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Just done that.
2 bootloops, then weirdly another "installing update" screen, reboots and bootloopin ever since.
So no luck. God, what have I done :/

Pretended said:
Just done that.
2 bootloops, then weirdly another "installing update" screen, reboots and bootloopin ever since.
So no luck. God, what have I done :/
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Can you go back to CM13?

andrew.mackew said:
Can you go back to CM13?
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Will try that, currently re-downloading 6.0.1 stock to make sure it has nothing to do with the file previously downloaded.

It does not have to do anything with a corrupt stock ROM file, trying CM 13 Build 11 now.

CM 13 Build 11 by RaymanFX and the latest Open GAPPS flashed, no bootloop, mobile is on.
Any ideas in light of this data ?

Pretended said:
CM 13 Build 11 by RaymanFX and the latest Open GAPPS flashed, no bootloop, mobile is on.
Any ideas in light of this data ?
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It's not a new issue. Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/n910c-to-stock-rom-cm13-t3321132

"device does not have DRK please install drk first" error while rebooting into Stock ROM. Great.

Waiting for a few minutes, the phone goes into stock recovery. I accidentally press Power button, the phone reboots and it boots indeed, Poland stock ROM is here.
Weird beyond words.

Everything fixed.
I'd suggest the method suggested over here first: http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30397
If it fails do it all over again with the method yesteryearisoverhere linked to.

So what is the real way to go from cm to marshmallow? So i did not need to try the risky efs wipe? How? I have the fw 4parts from downloading and pit from sammobile
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How to fix the DRK thing? Is it preventing to boot?

New Galaxy S4 Random Reboot

Hi There..
I bought a used Galaxy S4 from a local market, I checked it on the shop it was working fine. But as soon as reached home It started rebooting. I went back to him and bargained but in vain.
So I don't know why is this issue, I tried Hard Reset, changing the battery, changing the firmware (now it is on the latest one), searching on the other forums and applied their solution, tried each & every suggestion available on the internet but the same issue :'( :crying:
It reboots only in stand-by mode, not when in use & LCD is on.
Any suggestion would highly be appreciated
P.S Before posting I doubled checked every thread on this site.

What rom you are on

Right Now I'm on Android Version 5.0.1
and build no is: LRX22C.i9506XXUDPG2

are you using sd card? try the phone without it

frgo said:
are you using sd card? try the phone without it
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No, I'm not using
is there any way to know if it's any hardware fault ? (like CPU)

Ahhsan said:
Right Now I'm on Android Version 5.0.1
and build no is: LRX22C.i9506XXUDPG2
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Did you flash it in or it has been already in there?

Did you confirm that the model # is gt-i9506 in download mode?

audit13 said:
Did you confirm that the model # is gt-i9506 in download mode?
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yes double checked

If it is randomly rebooting on a stock ROM, it could be a battery or motherboard issue. You have another battery to try?

audit13 said:
If it is randomly rebooting on a stock ROM, it could be a battery or motherboard issue. You have another battery to try?
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yes I tried not only on one, but 3 battries but the issue is same..
How can I confirm if it is a hardware issue ?

There is really no way to confirm that it is a hardware problem unless you can swap out the motherboard for a know working motherboard without changing any other parts.

Can you flash a new rom?

a602820922 said:
Can you flash a new rom?
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yes, which rom should I flash ?

If the phone is rebooting on a completely stock ROM, I don't think any ROM, stock or custom, is going to help.

flash with odin stock firmware mate.

audit13 said:
If the phone is rebooting on a completely stock ROM, I don't think any ROM, stock or custom, is going to help.
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It's worth to try.

Ahhsan said:
yes, which rom should I flash ?
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What's your phone details?
Can you post a print screen for us?
Like this ones?
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The most stable ROM for the s4 is a stock ROM which the OP has already tried. The OP has also tried different batteries.
Yes, it may be worth a try but flashing a custom ROM will trip knox and, if the vendor decides to take the phone back, tripping knox will inform the vendor that the phone has been flashed with non-official Samsung firmware.

Well if he could to take the phone back he probably would do that already, but it looks like he can't or he doesn't want to.
Probably there is no warranty on it anyway.
My advice according to what "audit13" said... take it back ASAP if you can of course.
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Ahhsan said:
yes, which rom should I flash ?
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You have to choose what you want :
1.kit kat rom
2.Lollipop rom
3.marchmallow
Then let us know so we can assist you with flashing
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asadnow2k said:
flash with odin stock firmware mate.
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That's a good advice as well, if you fancy with a stock rom.

here its a link to find repair firmware
http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...ader-csc-pit-files&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82
including pit files in it

[Links Added] Samsung Officially Started Rolling out Note 5 Nougat Update

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Here We Go​World Wide Release
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Stock N920C Nougat Firmware Links:
All Regions
**: SamMobile Link (Select Your Region and Go)
**: http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=SM-N920C (Thanks @Or_a) (Select Your Region and Go)
** http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?r=&v=Nougat(Android+7.0)&q=n920c[Fastest] (Select Your Region and Go)
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Turkey Exclusive
1: http://downloadmirror.co/Vvo/TUR-N920CXXU3CQC7-20170317134533.zip (thanks @vysus)
2: http://rapidgator.net/file/363cf2481020b804f3691b02f428b294 (thanks @rohitsinghpu)
3: https://alfafile.net/file/UWKT (thanks @rohitsinghpu)
4: https://simunlockremote.com/galaxy-note-series-firmware/ (thanks @AntonPres)
*****************************************************************************
Note 5 Nougat UI screenshot, Here: http://m.imgur.com/a/IC8K5
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Additional:
[Fix] [7.0] Samsung Account Login Password Loop after Rooting on Nougat
S Health App Compromised Error on Nougat:
1) Flash TWRP using odin,
2) Flash supersu using TWRP (Dr Ketan Script)
3) Edit system/build.prop, set ro.config.tima to 0 save and reboot
4) Open SHealth at least once makes sure knox error is gone.

Love it ! But note 5 verizon haven't get it now

lovehtcone said:
Love it ! But note 5 verizon haven't get it now
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Carriers One have to wait at least one more month

Odin-flashable, rapid link: http://downloadmirror.co/Vvo/TUR-N920CXXU3CQC7-20170317134533.zip

vysus said:
Odin-flashable, rapid link: http://downloadmirror.co/Vvo/TUR-N920CXXU3CQC7-20170317134533.zip
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Can i flash through odin on my N920C indian model?

Very slowly.
Ijaz Farooq said:
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satya_red said:
Can i flash through odin on my N920C indian model?
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I thinks Get it
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Can I flash on N920G???

lovehtcone said:
Very slowly.
Ijaz Farooq said:
Carriers One have to wait at least one more month[/QUOTE
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I thinks Get it
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On N920C, Yes
but Indian model is N920G
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israelnobrega said:
Can I flash on N920G???
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No

Nougat for Note 5 Turkey N920C
http://rapidgator.net/file/363cf2481020b804f3691b02f428b294
https://alfafile.net/file/UWKT

vysus said:
Odin-flashable, rapid link: http://downloadmirror.co/Vvo/TUR-N920CXXU3CQC7-20170317134533.zip
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Is that official turkey Rom,Isn't it? Can flash via Odin also?

Yep, you can find other mirrors around, is the same files
This is the quicker server at the moment...

What about N920i

N920G, hurry up Samsung!

Deep sleep issue is fixed.

cewrld said:
Deep sleep issue is fixed.
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Very good news!! If i am in custom now, can i flash stock directly by odin?
Thnx

Hazel76 said:
Very good news!! If i am in custom now, can i flash stock directly by odin?
Thnx
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Yes, I flashed via Odin (4 files version), but you might need to do factory reset from recovery.

cewrld said:
Yes, I flashed via Odin (4 files version), but you might need to do factory reset from recovery.
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Thanks! Then is no problem if the phone is rooted or not,right? I reset everything from recovery and then flash via odin?
Or is better restore from recovery to MM and then flash? It is my first time and i feel very lost

cewrld said:
Yes, I flashed via Odin (4 files version), but you might need to do factory reset from recovery.
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Where do You find 4 files Nougat ROM?

Hazel76 said:
Very good news!! If i am in custom now, can i flash stock directly by odin?
Thnx
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1)No need to restore MM backup from recovery and then flash
2)You can flash it directly using odin, after successfully flashed factory reset your phone through stock recovery
3)Also you can flash it by complete wipe from twrp recovery
4)Since your running custom rom usb debugging and oem unlocking are already eanbled but be sure once before flashing
Note-Be sure Usb debugging And Oem Unlocking options are enabled from developers option before flashing thorugh odin (Go to setting>about device>software info>Tap build no for 7-8 times until you see developers option is enabled, You can find setting>developers option mostly below about device..From there make sure usb debugging and oem unlocking is enabled)
FLASH ONLY IF YOUR DEVICE IS SUPPORTED BY THIS TURKEY BUILD AND FOLLOW PROPER ODIN FLASHING GUIDE YOU CAN FIND EASILY ANYWHERE IN FORUM

Zuk Z2 Baseband Flashing Guide

Flashing basebands via twrp may cause soft brick and locking of bootloader and flashing whole rom in qpst is a long process. Flashing baseband via fastboot is fast and safe.
Requirements:
1. ADB and Fastboot installed
2. ZUK USB driver
3. NON-HLOS.bin
Steps:
1. Install adb and fastboot and zuk usb driver.
2. Download modem (NON-HLOS.bin)
3. Copy it to the folder where fastboot is installed
4. Open command prompt in the same folder
5. Put this commands
Code:
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
Code:
fastboot erase modemst1
Code:
fastboot erase modemst2
Code:
fastboot reboot
NOTE: If you are using VoLte make backup of efs partition before flashing rom in twrp. Restore after flashing baseband
Links:
9-00009-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.53476.1.zip
9-00026-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.63821.1.zip
M8996FAAAANAZM-1.70664.3.76387.1.zip
M8996FAAAANAZM-1.76387.1.92759.1.zip

reserved

Thanks to all people who have sent their modem so that I can share with you

Nice
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No need to flash via fastboot, baseband can be flashed via twrp recovery without bricking the device. I already wrote a guide regarding this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/how-to/guide-flash-firmware-twrp-relocking-t3576196

doesn't work. No audio call in & out!

mklucc said:
doesn't work. No audio call in & out!
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Flash again

miju12 said:
Flash again
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i tried many times

mja123 said:
No need to flash via fastboot, baseband can be flashed via twrp recovery without bricking the device. I already wrote a guide regarding this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/how-to/guide-flash-firmware-twrp-relocking-t3576196
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whats the issue if somebody flashes in fastboot?

mklucc said:
i tried many times
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Which baseband?

miju12 said:
Which baseband?
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M8996FAAAANAZM-1.70664.3.76387.1.zip
M8996FAAAANAZM-1.76387.1.92759.1.zip
and then i came back to my original
9-00026-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.63821.1.zip

mklucc said:
M8996FAAAANAZM-1.70664.3.76387.1.zip
M8996FAAAANAZM-1.76387.1.92759.1.zip
and then i came back to my original
9-00026-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.63821.1.zip
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i have myself tested flashing all the basebands and works well. Which network operator you are using?

miju12 said:
i have myself tested flashing all the basebands and works well. Which network operator you are using?
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Vodafone

mklucc said:
Vodafone
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Make backup of efs partition in twrp. Flash 1.70 baseband and restore the efs and see if voice is working or not

miju12 said:
Make backup of efs partition in twrp. Flash 1.70 baseband and restore the efs and see if voice is working or not
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Do this delete my rom?

mklucc said:
Do this delete my rom?
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No

There is baseband v2.0
What's the procedure for that? And how to escape bootloader rebooting?
Is v2.0 any better?

subhrabhadra said:
There is baseband v2.0
What's the procedure for that? And how to escape bootloader rebooting?
Is v2.0 any better?
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I haven't seen any 2.0 baseband

miju12 said:
No
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baseband 1.76 doesn't work. Now try 1.70
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even baseband 1.70 does not work

mklucc said:
baseband 1.76 doesn't work. Now try 1.70
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even baseband 1.70 does not work
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Okay. So which ROM you are in? And what was the last stock ROM you have flashed?