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[Q] Thinking of buying Note 3

HI i'm currently on the sony xperia z ( cynogenmod 10.2 )and thinking ofupgrading the note 3 however got some question.
1. is there a step by step on how to unlock the bootloader and how to install a rom.(i'm in the uk)
2. i really interested in the omega rom seems to have a lot of features however are there any other rom out there for the note 3 .
3. once kitkat update is out would i need to completely delete the current rom and do a clean install.
4. what software would you use to back up all contacts and data .
5. i'm a noobie on samsung device so plz advice .
you help is much appreciated.

robincoops said:
HI i'm currently on the sony xperia z ( cynogenmod 10.2 )and thinking ofupgrading the note 3 however got some question.
1. is there a step by step on how to unlock the bootloader and how to install a rom.(i'm in the uk)
Ans: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3#root
2. i really interested in the omega rom seems to have a lot of features however are there any other rom out there for the note 3 .
Ans: your choice.
3. once kitkat update is out would i need to completely delete the current rom and do a clean install.
Ans: if you stay official, you don't need to wipe any data. if you go custom, you should do it.
4. what software would you use to back up all contacts and data .
Ans: for contacts, always google backup is the best( for me). for apps there are many apps like titanium backup for eg.
5. i'm a noobie on samsung device so plz advice .
Ans: good luck.
you help is much appreciated.
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robincoops said:
HI i'm currently on the sony xperia z ( cynogenmod 10.2 )and thinking ofupgrading the note 3 however got some question.
1. is there a step by step on how to unlock the bootloader and how to install a rom.(i'm in the uk)
2. i really interested in the omega rom seems to have a lot of features however are there any other rom out there for the note 3 .
3. once kitkat update is out would i need to completely delete the current rom and do a clean install.
4. what software would you use to back up all contacts and data .
5. i'm a noobie on samsung device so plz advice .
you help is much appreciated.
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How about browsing Note 3 Android development forums?......
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Galaxy S4 CM 12??

Guys i heard official CM 12 for Galax s4 i9505 released, i wanna install it, the problem is im a completely noob for install custom OS, never done it, im afraid i might brick the phone, can you guy guide me to do this please, current stock version 4.4.2 is very laggy :S
Thanks

Firstly, you have to be rooted.
I used this guide to root my s4. Installation instructions on second post.
Warning: Make sure you have the right model. Do not use CF-Auto-Root if you have an AT&T or VZW branded s4.
After rooting you will need a custom recovery.
There are several custom recoveries. The most popular being ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) or Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP).
You can use ROM manager from the play store to install a custom recovery.
Or go here and use that guide.
After rooting and installing a custom recovery you can flash a custom rom. What you need to do when flashing a custom rom depends on the rom itself. See the rom installation instructions for that.
It's not hard if you follow the guides carefully. Or you can as a friend (who is more experienced at this) to help you

GDReaper said:
Firstly, you have to be rooted.
I used this guide to root my s4.
After rooting you will need a custom recovery.
There are several custom recoveries. The most popular being ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) or Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP).
You can use ROM manager from the play store to install a custom recovery.
Or go here and use that guide.
After rooting and installing a custom recovery you can flash a custom rom. What you need to do when flashing a custom rom depends on the rom itself. See the rom installation instructions for that.
It's not hard if you follow the guides carefully. Or you can as a friend (who is more experienced at this) to help you
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Thanks mate, i heard that the CM 12 for s4 is not even beta, i will wait for the stale version. :angel:

Demitha said:
Thanks mate, i heard that the CM 12 for s4 is not even beta, i will wait for the stale version. :angel:
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You could flash the Google Play Edition ROM found here. I use it myself and it's very stable and haven't encountered any problems so far.
Edit: Only downside is that you can't move apps to sd card. It's not supported yet.

GDReaper said:
You could flash the Google Play Edition ROM found here. I use it myself and it's very stable and haven't encountered any problems so far.
Edit: Only downside is that you can't move apps to sd card. It's not supported yet.
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that sucks :. im a heavy app user ,anyways did your phone lagg on stock android? mine is very laggy.. its on 4.4.2

Not able to move apps to sd card is only a problem when you have the 16GB version. But I heard there is some workaround for this.
In my opinion stock rom was pretty fluid. Didn't have any stuttering. Only lag I ever experience was when changing music tracks and the home button lag. But I have the international (unbranded) version of the S4. Which means no carrier bloatware to suck up the power and performance of the phone.
The gpe rom does seem faster and smoother compared to stock firmware.

help install CyanogenMod on Samsung s5

hi hello so i wanna install CyanogenMod 11.0 | Android 4.4.4 KitKat
or lolipop 5.0 that support my S5 i dont know which one to choose from many links that i see on forums
anyone can guide me and help me
i will tell my phone info
model: Sm-900F
G900FXU1ANG7

newman2015 said:
hi hello so i wanna install CyanogenMod 11.0 | Android 4.4.4 KitKat
or lolipop 5.0 that support my S5 i dont know which one to choose from many links that i see on forums
anyone can guide me and help me
i will tell my phone info
model: Sm-900F
G900FXU1ANG7
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Hi newman2015:
First of all, that can void you warranty since you will root and install a custom recovery on the S5 (Of course it depends on your region).
If you want a more stable and mature ROM, then go for Kitkat, some ROMS out there have great MODs like the Dragon KK CM11 rom.
On the other hand if you want to try something new and new capabilities then go for Lollipop, there are great variants out there and they are getting more stable each day, but expect issues.
I have tried several of them but the best for LP are Bliss, Dragon, CM12 from albino887 (UNNOFICIAL)... For KK i recomend Dragon ROM, Liquid Smooth and Vanir, all of them with great customization, but that's my personal suggestion.
I hope this helped.
Best! :highfive:

there r alot options i need know which one support my phone cuz if i am not wrong in need rom with G900FXU1ANG7
right? to support Sanpdragon galaxy

newman2015 said:
there r alot options i need know which one support my phone cuz if i am not wrong in need rom with G900FXU1ANG7
right? to support Sanpdragon galaxy
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Hi newman2015:
Since you have the International variant of S5, you can flash any of those ROMs that I mentioned earlier, if you need further assistance don't hesitate to ask.
Best! :good:

i would like Dragon KK CM11 rom ,. i wanna the latest stable Rom out there not 5.0 cuz atm its not stable
would u tell me how install it so it will not **** up my phone. and is it possible there choose country:israel
so i will have hebrew option and it will support my mobile company

newman2015 said:
i would like Dragon KK CM11 rom ,. i wanna the latest stable Rom out there not 5.0 cuz atm its not stable
would u tell me how install it so it will not **** up my phone. and is it possible there choose country:israel
so i will have hebrew option and it will support my mobile company
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Hi newman2015:
Of course. IF YOU WANT FIND A GUIDE WITH IMAGES, just google it. But the basic steps are as follow.
- Always do a backup!!, since you can lost everything (CONTACTS, FILES, PHOTOS, ETC.)
- Download a stock image in case that anything goes wrong, that way you can boot you S5 once again
- Download ODIN, that way you can boot you S5 once again and just in case
- Download your desired ROM to your PC
- Download GAPPS to your PC (remember to download KK GAPPS)
- First of all follow the guide to root and install a custom recovery (Chainfire CF-Root, don't do anything extra FOLLOW THE GUIDE and you will be safe)
- Once you have root and a custom recovery and you booted into ANDROID OS, transfer the ROM and GAPPS to your phone
- Remember to do a backup!!
- Find your APN settings in your current ROM and take note of then, back up them, etc.
- Turn off your phone and press HOME, POWER and VOLUME UP button to boot into RECOVERY
- Find the option WIPE
- Swipe to do a Factory Reset (you will start clean... )
- Once it finish, select the option BACK (DON'T SELECT FORMAT DATA OR ADVANCED WIPE)
- Select the OPTION INSTALL
- Navigate to the directory where you saved the ROM and GAPPS
- First select THE ROM FILE
- Select the OPTION ADD MORE ZIPs
- Select GAPPS file
- Swipe to begin...
- Wait a little... a little more...
- If you don't receive errors select the OPTION FLASH DALVIK and CACHE (Just to be safer)
- Select the option REBOOT
- Enjoy your new ROM
- Restore your APN settings, contacts, etc.
Hope it helps
Best!
P.D. To be honest I can't remember if the hebrew option is there, but my guess is that it is

Hi you did not tell how I get exactly rom I need for my phone

newman2015 said:
Hi you did not tell how I get exactly rom I need for my phone
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Hi newman2015:
Just go to this thread Fusion ROM
And download the klte version.
Hope it helps
Best!

and i can write in hebrew there? i mean israel keyboard ?

which one this -->
Fusion Rom
Features KitKat 4.4.4_r2:
OR
Download Fusion 4.6 KitKat

so i downloaded
1. Fusion-v4.6-2014-11-09-klte
2. pa_gapps-stock-4.4.4-20150125-signed
and i rooted my phone.
i copy those 2 files to my SD card right
what next install >?

i did not work.. it says failed to verfie the whole file signature .
it fails to install.
and then it just logback to 4.4.2 i had

If Anyone Need Help I Help Here

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Recently updated my old Nexus 10/Manta to OmniROM 6.0.1 and I couldn't be happier. I had a fair bit of messing around on the first try until I got the sequence right...full wipe, flash ROM, flash Gapps pico and everything works REALLY well.
However, installing nightly updates is the same for me as the initial flash...I have to do a full wipe or I get the Google Services loop.
Am i doing something wrong is that how nightlies work currently?
Thanks.

Omnirom 5.1.1 on Nexus7, i can't use any of custom kernel. The installation work fine but after reboot the kernel is not install.
Thanks
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Hi,
i'm rather new with rooting, flashing and all the stuff that comes with it.
Now i have an Oppo Find7 and i managed to install the following:
-TWRP recovery
-OmniRom 5.1 nightly
-Gapps 5.1
I'm pleased everything worked but now i saw OmniRom 6.0, when i tried to flash it with gapps i encountered the first problem:
-The install of OmniRom went well but when i try to install Gapps 6.0 stock, it is saying i dont have enough storage? Can i somehow increase or free up this storage to it can fit?
Second question: If the above is possible, is there a way to flash OmniRom 6.0 and Gapps 6.0 without the loss of data? or do i still have to backup and restore with titanium backup?
Thanks in advance

Hi ...I'm using SM-N900 with lollipop 5.0 ...
I need to update my framrware by installing new rom (marshmallows ). However most what I found is that they have problem with the camera ...
IS THERE ANY STABLE ROM SO I CAN USE IT ?
Regards
Sent from my SM-N900 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Request Icon Resize inbuilt utility for omni rom 6.0.1
Dear Concern,
I am using omni rom 6.0.1 rom on my oppo find 7a the room is very smooth with all working function.
but the apps icon size are very big please add some functionality to resize the icon ASAP.
or please confirm if i am missing this option in ROM
Thanks & Regards.
Balvinder Singh
[email protected]

Hi there,
I have a Nexus 7 2013 wifi. Latest omni marshmallow but I have one issue. Battery drain.
It seems as it does not suspend. Maybe someone could point me in the right direction to help squash this pesky bug.
What I can add is that I have a Nexus 5 with same apps and settings without the issue .
Thank you

wich to download for Find 7a
Hi I'm glad to see omni back, as I was a user on samsung galaxy s2 !!!
I left the rom when i moved to find 7a, but now i absolutely want to try it !
So simple question as I didn't found it anywhere:
For my Find 7a, should I download rom from folder :
1) Find7
2) Find7op
Thanks to all

St Exupery said:
Hi I'm glad to see omni back, as I was a user on samsung galaxy s2 !!!
I left the rom when i moved to find 7a, but now i absolutely want to try it !
So simple question as I didn't found it anywhere:
For my Find 7a, should I download rom from folder :
1) Find7
2) Find7op
Thanks to all
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Find 7. Find7op is the One Plus One.

Clear, Precise, Thanks you !
Installing this we

Recently updated my old Nexus 10/Manta to OmniROM 6.0.1 and I couldn't be happier. I had a fair bit of messing around on the first try until I got the sequence right...full wipe, flash ROM, flash Gapps pico and everything works REALLY well.
However, installing nightly updates is the same for me as the initial flash...I have to do a full wipe or I get the Google Services loop.
Am i doing something wrong is that how nightlies work currently?
Thanks.

"I have version SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550 and this I flashing automatically after each OTA.
Just copy SuperSU zip to "/sdcard/OpenDelta/FlashAfterUpdate" and disable Secure mode in settings of system update."
I got this step from oppo forum, and it work perfectly and now my question is :
can i do samething like that but this is for font ?
because everytime after update omni nightly, i need too flash my font again
thx u

Really Need Help..... I have a mediatek 6572 device called Innjoo i1k .....
And stock rom which is flash able through sp flash tool.... guide me that how i port mt6572 rom into my device actually it need some replacement of file that have in the stock rom... but i have stock rom in sp flash tool firmware format not in zip format... waiting for your reply .... will be very thank full to u..... thanks.....

Recently updated my old Nexus 10/Manta to OmniROM 6.0.1 and I couldn't be happier. I had a fair bit of messing around on the first try until I got the sequence right...full wipe, flash ROM, flash Gapps pico and everything works REALLY well.
However, installing nightly updates is the same for me as the initial flash...I have to do a full wipe or I get the Google Services loop.
Am i doing something wrong is that how nightlies work currently?
Thanks.

Help with Galaxy Express 3
ModeFX01 said:
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I just upgraded from ZTE Maven running Android 5.1, to a Galaxy Express 3 running Android 6.0.1. love the phone, but for one thing. I playing a game called Walking War Robots. It played good on the 5.0, but really lags bad on the 6.0.1.. I thought the better phone would be better but it's worse. I've also noticed that the graphics are better for the 6.0.1, including shadows for robots, etc. I believe it adds to the problem. What I'd like to know, is there a way to improve the performance of my phone to get rid of the lag, or is there a way to disable enhanced graphics and make the game think I'm running 5.0 to get rid of the shadows and enhanced graphics. I can do without robot shadows for the sake of smooth gameplay. Any help will be greatly appreciated... YodaXIII

password reset?
I decided to try the official Nougat for my 6P. Before going there, I made a TWRP backup, which I used "adb pull" to get to my computer. After trying Nougat and deciding I didn't like it, I went back to Omnirom from the TWRP backup. At boot it asks for the decryption password, which works fine, and omnirom starts up correctly. It then prompts me for password after restart, and it insists that I enter the wrong one. What options do I have to get past this, other than a clean install and then recover my apps/data from backups?
[edit: solved it] I entered the file manager of TWRP and removed /data/system/locksettings* After this, the next reboot required decryption password, as expected, but did not require a lockscreen password, so all was fine and I could again set a new lockscreen protection.

I have a micromax unite 4 pro (Q465) but on google there is no recovery img for any recovery I request u to help me how can I install a custom recovery to flash a zip filee please help me

Need custom Rom for honor 6 h60-l04
Hi i'm using huawei honor 6 h60-l04...There is no custom rom available for this phone. Its a nice mobile with 3gb ram ..but no custom rom available.so anyone please build any custom rom ???:crying:

How can i upgrade HTC DESIRE 820
Hi,
i have htc desire 820s ,i want to upgrade my mobile 4.4.4 to 5.1 or other update version ,
any one guide me about that ,i have already my device rooted ,so please tell me how can i do
thanks

Rom for Samsung Tab A SM-T285

Hi People
Unfortunately not had any replies to my 1st post about what bloatware and preinstalled apps that I am able to remove from the device after rooting it.
Could I try from another Angle could anyone provide a link for a custom rom that I could try and install which would remove it by installing a custom rom?
Sorry guys but I'm desperate to get the crap off and free up the device storage!
Thanks
Paul

Browner_75 said:
Hi People
Unfortunately not had any replies to my 1st post about what bloatware and preinstalled apps that I am able to remove from the device after rooting it.
Could I try from another Angle could anyone provide a link for a custom rom that I could try and install which would remove it by installing a custom rom?
Sorry guys but I'm desperate to get the crap off and free up the device storage!
Thanks
Paul
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If you goal is to free up space just removing preinstalled apps won't help that much since you are only modifying the system partition which is fixed and readonly. As for custom ROMs, since you are a T285 user you have the benefit of a wide range of ROMs to choose from, for 5.1.1 you have the tinker edition roms, on the other hand the 6.0.1 (CM, Omnirom) and 7.1.1 (Lineage, Omnirom) based roms allow adoptable storage, of course the 6.0.1 and 7.1.1 roms have problems just take note of the issues and problems each build has and see if it works for you. Just take a look at the ROMs and custom kernel section of this forum.

Thanks Jedid, would these roms remove bloatware upon installation? Which would you say is the most stable? Are they installed using Odin?

Browner_75 said:
Thanks Jedid, would these roms remove bloatware upon installation? Which would you say is the most stable? Are they installed using Odin?
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when you "install" these ROMs they actually replace the entire system and boot partition of your device, so they don't remove anything they replace it. In theory the Tinker Edition variant is the most "stable" as it is just stock with some apps removed. For non-stock based firmware (CM, LineageOS, Omnirom) I guess CM-13 has the most hardware support. Yes you use Odin to install these.

You wouldn't have clear step by step instructions to follow would you please? New to this it is rooted twrp and supersu.

Also could you provide the Rom on the tablet as it is now incase ever what to return it to normal.

Hi Guys I managed to install the Tinker Edition 5.1.1, it's still got kids mode Hancom, Samsung smart manager still on there? I don't seem to be able to move to SD card I thought you could on this rom? If not could anyone assist please?

Browner_75 said:
Hi Guys I managed to install the Tinker Edition 5.1.1, it's still got kids mode Hancom, Samsung smart manager still on there? I don't seem to be able to move to SD card I thought you could on this rom? If not could anyone assist please?
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Only 6.0.1 and 7.1.1 based roms like CM, Lineage and OmniRom support adoptable storage. For Tinker Edition use root apps like Link2SD to move to SD card.

With links2sd can you move any apps on the device to SD card? Are there any that do need to be left on the device?

After turning on the device today I don't seem to be connect to my wifi. Saying failed to obtain IP address also won't connect using tether from my phone either. All other devices in the household are connected fine, and there were no issues prior to installing Tinker edition rom last night. Can anyone help please? How to rectify? I've switched off router rebooted I've switched off device and still won't connect?

Sorted problem, the IP address needed changing!

If I have now installed custom rom after rooting my SM -T285 how do I put it back to how it was from new with no root or custom rom, none of the apps like sky sports mobile virgin media anywhere will work on a rooted device!

Browner_75 said:
If I have now installed custom rom after rooting my SM -T285 how do I put it back to how it was from new with no root or custom rom, none of the apps like sky sports mobile virgin media anywhere will work on a rooted device!
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you can download the stock rom from sammobile, updato and then flash using odin

Would that over ride any custom rom then? Or would have to unroot after installing stock rom

Browner_75 said:
Would that over ride any custom rom then? Or would have to unroot after installing stock rom
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yes it would totally overwrite your custom rom.