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Hi Everyone,
My dealer in Canada just confirmed that they have the SGS2X T989D in stock and can sell me one tomorrow, and I want to start hacking it immediately, but before I throw a bunch of stuff at it and potentially brick it, and assuming I can get CWM Recovery and SU on it, how can I dump or back up the stock rom? I'm not a newb, but not super advanced either, so any help would be great! Thanks!
Dredd
Hey guys, anyone know how to save/extract/dump/backup the stock Telus ROM for Recovery before we start flashing stuff to it?
thanks
i did a nandroid backup.
seems to have everything needed, its around 440mb in size
kriEv said:
i did a nandroid backup.
seems to have everything needed, its around 440mb in size
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Is it same as the T-Mobile version? Thinking about getting this phone from Telus as well but really worried about developer support.
Thanks
I would suggest not loading any custom roms yet. The roms were built for the t-mobile version. It's not a big deal, they work fine but the ROM thinks you have a T989 when you actually have a T989D.
The devs just need to incorporate our model in the current roms and it will be alright from there. The Telus model is rootable using the same procedure as the T-Mobile version.
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can someone post the nandroid back up of their stock rom. Mine got deleted by accident and I'm having issues with the current rom
kriEv said:
i did a nandroid backup.
seems to have everything needed, its around 440mb in size
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how to nandroid backup?
thx
matthewchiu said:
how to nandroid backup?
thx
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Reboot your phone into cwm recovery and select backup and voila
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is there a way you can upload your backup file? thanks
I can't seem to find a Stock Telus Odin tar for the T989D. Does anyone know if there is one kicking around?
Thanks,
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I can't seem to find a Stock Telus Odin tar for the T989D. Does anyone know if there is one kicking around?
Thanks,
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Look near the bottom of the development forum. There is an MD5 tar for Odin.
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seems like everybody is ignoring the INDEX sticky
the stock ROMs are there
-PLEASE READ THE WHOLE THREAD BEFORE ASKING, OR STATING ANYTHING OR YOU WILL BE TROLLED (BADLY)
-YOU, AND ONLY YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU'RE ACTIONS. IF YOU FLASH AND BRICK YOU'RE PHONE, ONLY YOU ARE TO BLAME.
Sorry guys it's been a while since I've been able to update this thread, I'm extremely glad to see that it's being used throughout the E4GT community. Well I guess it's time to update this so lets get started, and please forgive me if I miss anything as I have been on ICS mainly for a long time.
-Are you on a rom with a stock recovery or with a kernel released prior to SOURCE? Use Odin buddy!
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Just because we have source now, does not mean you can't still brick you're device. In fact many people are still on ICS builds prior to FF18 or newer, this includes people using stock kernels as well. Do not use the recovery on you're phone to do anything, The stock recovery is meant for files signed by Samsung and only Samsung, Roms prior to source with a custom recovery had the dreaded EMMC bug which would brick some people with a simple wipe. If any of the above applies to you and you wish to get back to GB or ICS then click on the following link that corresponds to you're desire and follow the steps.
EL29 One Click Link Below
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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ICS FF18 (Original ICS OTA update) Link Below
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721229
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ICS FI27 (Newest ICS OTA update) Link Below
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1932032
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-After you install the .Tar file to you're phone, you'll need to install a custom recovery using a Auto Root Package found below, just follow the instructions. (use the FF18 Combo to install a custom recovery on the FI27 version)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
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-Wanna flash to ICS from GB?
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Simply pick the ICS rom you wish to use and flash using the OP's instructions. The issue of flashing to ICS from GB never really existed. If you are still worried about the risks of flashing to ICS, then use the Odin One Click method above and you're guaranteed fine.
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-Wanna Flash to GB from ICS?(includes restoring backups to GB roms too)
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This is where issues began to occur, prior to source release. The EMMC bug was present during the ICS leaks leading up to source release FF18 (FF18 OTA not being the issue). If you are on a rom which already contains a source kernel (FF18 and newer) Flashing to GB is the same as flashing to another rom, just follow the OP's instructions. If you're on a leaked rom with a stock recovery, or custom recovery, use the Odin One Click method to get back to GB or ICS. DO NOT WIPE IN NON-SOURCE KERNELS--- EVER
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-Wanna Flash Good ol' CyanogenMod, or Something else AOSP?
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-CyanogenMod 9 as of recent bulids has a proven SAFE RECOVERY, so you should be able to flash to, and from without issues
-I am unsure if CyanogenMod 10, or other Jellybean AOSP roms have a safe recovery, so I recommend this method below
Always use the EL26CWM kernel to flash AOSP roms. I myself, have flashed CyanogenMod 9 with multiple non-CWM kernels without issues, but better safe then sorry right? Thanks to rwilco12, we now have a repository for kernels, and modems so give him a big thanks. You can find the EL26 CWM kernel here.
http://rwilco12.androidfilehost.com/?dir=Kernels/Recovery Kernels/GB/Chris41g/Stock CWM
Simply download the rom you wish to flash, as well as the EL26CWM kernel. Flash the kernel, and reboot back into the recovery. When you're phone restarts back into recovery press up, down, up, down with you're volume buttons to enable the selection button (power on/off button). Now flash the rom USING THE RECOMMENDED FLASHING INSTRUCTIONS. Instructions of roms may differ from others so be sure to read the Original Post by the dev before flashing.
-Are you on an AOSP rom and you wish to flash to a TW rom or other?
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Follow the same instructions for flashing to an AOSP rom, except replace the AOSP rom with the rom of you're choice. You can also use the One Click Odin Method from before. I have used both of these methods for flashing a different rom while on AOSP multiple times without any issues whatsoever.
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-Bricking Info
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-For more info on the EMMC chip corruption issue from kernels prior to source go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644364
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MISC
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-Stick with source kernels and you should be safe
-Stay away from touch recovery, unless it's source-based
-Stay away from Rom manager, It's not, and probably never will be optimized for our phone
-Thanks
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Calkulin, Mijj,all of Team Venom, all of Team Rejectz, agat, good ol' ruj22, rwilco12, garwynn, Ja5on for the title, all devs, and themers
Hey xST4T1K, great idea for a thread man, and great accumulation of information. As it seems, I have seen quite a few bricked devices in the Q&A lately. Hopefully new members of this community will take a moment to read this and understand some of the problems that others are having in hopes that it will help at least one person from brickin' their celly. Thanks again xST4T1K...
I really think that something like this should be stickied....
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Hey xST4T1K, great idea for a thread man, and great accumulation of information. As it seems, I have seen quite a few bricked devices in the Q&A lately. Hopefully new members of this community will take a moment to read this and understand some of the problems that others are having in hopes that it will help at least one person from brickin' their celly. Thanks again xST4T1K...
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No problem man, If you have anything to add please feel free, I know I missed some things I'm sure, but glad you like it!
shiftr182 said:
I really think that something like this should be stickied....
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Exactly what I was thinking. With a title something along the lines of How to not brick your device.
shiftr182 said:
I really think that something like this should be stickied....
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Agreed, I was surprised I hadn't seen any other threads like it yet
jasone4gt said:
Exactly what I was thinking. With a title something along the lines of How to not brick your device.
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Lol renamed and gave you credit for the tittle
Some of us, myself included , bricked by using odin. I'm very experienced in modding my phones and I bricked one, so its not a lack of knowledge that caused this. I was going from one of the ics builds back to a stock rooted rom using one of sfhubs all in one odin packages and it some how screwed up the data partition. I had done it several times without issue so it surprised me when it bricked it. I think that I was using the touch recovery when it happened but I'm not positive. Hope this helps someone.
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Lol renamed and gave you credit for the tittle
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LOL nice, you didn't have to do that it's your thread, but thanks man!
jasone4gt said:
LOL nice, you didn't have to do that it's your thread, but thanks man!
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Lol it's a way better title then mine bro, plus hopefully it will open up to more people
stonesaber said:
Some of us, myself included , bricked by using odin. I'm very experienced in modding my phones and I bricked one, so its not a lack of knowledge that caused this. I was going from one of the ics builds back to a stock rooted rom using one of sfhubs all in one odin packages and it some how screwed up the data partition. I had done it several times without issue so it surprised me when it bricked it. I think that I was using the touch recovery when it happened but I'm not positive. Hope this helps someone.
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Actually, more then likely your device isn't bricked, sfhub helped someone else with the same issue unbrick they're device. Look around the q&a section and you'll find it. I also mentioned touch recovery as a possible issue, gotta read broski. Doesn't matter how experienced you are, you can still have a brick with one wrong move, even devs brick sometimes, I've been doing this for 5 years now and even I almost did the other day.
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Actually, more then likely your device isn't bricked, sfhub helped someone else with the same issue unbrick they're device. Look around the q&a section and you'll find it. I also mentioned touch recovery as a possible issue, gotta read broski. Doesn't matter how experienced you are, you can still have a brick with one wrong move, even devs brick sometimes, I've been doing this for 5 years now and even I almost did the other day.
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There was nothing to read. I was one of the first. I tried everything before finally sending it to Josh at mobiletechvideos.com. It's on the way back and should be here @ Sat. According to him in the main tread though, even he was unable to repair it but he didn't mention mine being un-repairable in the emails he sent me. I'll find out soon and let everyone know.
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There was nothing to read. I was one of the first. I tried everything before finally sending it to Josh at mobiletechvideos.com. It's on the way back and should be here @ Sat. According to him in the main tread though, even he was unable to repair it but he didn't mention mine being un-repairable in the emails he sent me. I'll find out soon and let everyone know.
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Calm down buddy! just be more careful when flashing that's all, and stay away from touch recovery, even Steady debated pulling the link because of bricking issues.
xST4T1K said:
Calm down buddy! just be more careful when flashing that's all, and stay away from touch recovery, even Steady debated pulling the link because of bricking issues.
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I'm perfectly calm. As stated, I was one of the first to brick using touch recovery so even if the link was pulled, it would've been too late for me. I do not need anyone jumping to conclusions without having the facts. That is all.
stonesaber said:
I'm perfectly calm. As stated, I was one of the first to brick using touch recovery so even if the link was pulled, it would've been too late for me. I do not need anyone jumping to conclusions without having the facts. That is all.
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Completely understand now, didn't know how long ago you bricked so sorry for the assumption, hope you get it restored. I know this thread may not solve everyone's issue but please understand that I put it up so people were aware that things may be an issue
This is great to see before I start flashing thank you
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Sheldon_ said:
This is great to see before I start flashing thank you
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At least you took the time to read this before posting another thread that you bricked you phone doing the same thing others are doing and not reading first..... My hats off to you good sir
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Epix4G said:
At least you took the time to read this before posting another thread that you bricked you phone doing the same thing others are doing and not reading first..... My hats off to you good sir
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Agreed, too many people are getting flash happy and not paying attention to the forums anymore
Haha thanks guys
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I've bricked mine a different way. Was playing around with a CM9 test build, and bricked mine pretty good. I can get to odin and recovery, and sometimes it will loop the boot animation infinitely.
Everytime i try a OC odin, it hangs at data.img forever, i can't restore any rom, tried reflashing the rom that 'broke' my phone, not sure where else to head. looking like $35 at sprint ain't too shabby
As many have come to discover, with ICS, LG has gone over to the dark side and locked their bootloader.
So what does this mean for us P93X users? This means that if we upgrade to ICS via the official LG tool or by using an LG ICS .kdz, our bootloader is now locked. This has caused problems for newer users who have managed to gain root access, only to subsequently soft-brick their phone when they attempt to remove default apps or install CWM via Rom Manager.
So what's the good news? It is possible to downgrade to Gingerbread using the Unbricking Guide stickied in this forum. Once on Gingerbread, if a user so desires, our very own HO!NO! has created a CWM-flashable version of official AT&T ICS that will not overwrite the device with the locked ICS bootloader.
The purpose I would like this thread to serve is a place to discuss the nature of the bootloader on the P93X and to answer questions about how it works (in addition to the warning above that I hope new users see). Here are some questions I have:
Which partition is it on our device?
Is it possible to simply overwrite a phone on ICS with a Gingerbread firmware without having to unbrick?
Can we get a collection started of various bootloader images for all the devices (i.e. P930 AT&T/Bell, P935, P936, SU640)?
If my suspicion is correct, anybody who has gone through the Unbricking Guide is currently using the SU640 Gingerbread bootloader, including myself. It's possible there are no differences in the various devices' Gingerbread bootloaders, but from available evidence, I do not believe that is the case. We already know, for example, that anybody who has never unbricked their phone is not able to successfully flash and use the CWM-flashable ICS and ICS leak that HO!NO! has released.
Thoughts?
is there a plan to, or can the boot loader be overwritten in leaked ics?
I rooted my lg nitro and then bricked it within an hour. I flashed the leaked ics and rooted. Like we know cwm and cwm touch don't work with ics. I went back to ginger bread so I could backup my rom and flash custom rooms. I like this flexibility; however, I hate how fast my battery drains. I have tried all roms out here. All suck the juice within hours. ics leaked version With locked boot loader rooted lasts all day. Even listening to music with head phones.
Tried jellybam
Nitrogen with ho!no!
Hono
Cm10
Cm9
And quite a few others I can't remember right now.
Is there a way to get battery life like I get from leaked ics on any of these roms.?
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He he dont worry it is normal.....why?
Because its ICS!!!!
The spectrum users at androidforums figured out a way to replace the locked boot loader with the unlocked one. Nobody has done this for the nitro yet but I am sure it is possible. All we need is a dev to make it happen. Unfortunately I am not willing to install a locked boot loader on my phone so I cannot do it. Perhaps another dev can do this?
does spectrum share same partition layout as nitro hd?
I think the unlock process should be as easy as some dd script if we can locate the right partition(s).
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does spectrum share same partition layout as nitro hd?
I think the unlock process should be as easy as some dd script if we can locate the right partition(s).
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It is not the same but very close.
It is a bit more complicated than a dd script, you also need a unlocked kernel (such as the cm9 kernel).
Contact Neph81 and death2all110 at AF, they are the devs who did this.
Ho!no! did it.
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It is not the same but very close.
It is a bit more complicated than a dd script, you also need a unlocked kernel (such as the cm9 kernel).
Contact Neph81 and death2all110 at AF, they are the devs who did this.
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Ho!no! did it. I flashed this modified leaked version. MY battery last for ever now. Thank you HO!NO!
CWM touch works well with this release. The only thing I did not like about the leaked release was the locked boot loader.
NO MORE locked bootloader thanks to HO!NO!. There is also a V20 that was released. Have not tried that one.
I appologize because the answer was already on XDA.
Though my status say junior, I have used this site for my own education for years, but nevr needed to ask any questions until recently. lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684032
tdmcode said:
It is not the same but very close.
It is a bit more complicated than a dd script, you also need a unlocked kernel (such as the cm9 kernel).
Contact Neph81 and death2all110 at AF, they are the devs who did this.
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I searched and found this thread
http://androidforums.com/spectrum-a...oot-cwm-lg-spectrum-4g-ics-linux-install.html
its rooting with qemu + dd some images. But I don't understand why need so many images(and the exact purpose for each of them).
and I don't get the "unlocked" kernel part since we can use stock kernel+GB bootloader on P930.
Anyway, its as easy as some dd script but it might be too risky to figure out the whole thing.
I don't understand why you would want to spend the time and effort on this project when the unbricking method in my signature allows you to restore the P930 gingerbread bootloader, which you can then install CWM on top of and flash your roms all you want.
Just curious, can someone outline why this would be worth the time investment?
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I don't understand why you would want to spend the time and effort on this project when the unbricking method in my signature allows you to restore the P930 gingerbread bootloader, which you can then install CWM on top of and flash your roms all you want.
Just curious, can someone outline why this would be worth the time investment?
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because its more easier than yours.
can be done in one simple shell/batch script.
skoobbarnes said:
Ho!no! did it. I flashed this modified leaked version. MY battery last for ever now. Thank you HO!NO!
CWM touch works well with this release. The only thing I did not like about the leaked release was the locked boot loader.
NO MORE locked bootloader thanks to HO!NO!. There is also a V20 that was released. Have not tried that one.
I appologize because the answer was already on XDA.
Though my status say junior, I have used this site for my own education for years, but nevr needed to ask any questions until recently. lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684032
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sorry but its unrelated. cwm roms don't touch the bootloader part and to have cwm working, you need an unlocked bootloader to begin with.
here we're talking about how to replace a locked bootloader with an unlocked one, so one can install cwm and continue, including installing the rom you mentioned.
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because its more easier than yours.
can be done in one simple shell/batch script.
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How is it easier ? You still have to install CWM to flash the zip so I do not see the advantage of this either.
Nz
notzippy said:
How is it easier ? You still have to install CWM to flash the zip so I do not see the advantage of this either.
Nz
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one is like 10-20 steps, another is as easy as 1 click...
and they're the same because cwm is installed regardless???
root then uninstall systemapp
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root then uninstall systemapp
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This gets rid of the bootloader lock?
And nothing else of importance?
dukkitdalaw said:
This gets rid of the bootloader lock?
And nothing else of importance?
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That just bricks you...
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arda99 said:
because its more easier than yours.
can be done in one simple shell/batch script.
sorry but its unrelated. cwm roms don't touch the bootloader part and to have cwm working, you need an unlocked bootloader to begin with.
here we're talking about how to replace a locked bootloader with an unlocked one, so one can install cwm and continue, including installing the rom you mentioned.
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I seem to have missed it. But where is this shell/script located?
Other than the unbricking method.
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That just bricks you...
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Yes. I was being sarcastic.
That guy is going to ruin someones day with advice like that.
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I seem to have missed it. But where is this shell/script located?
Other than the unbricking method.
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It doesn't exist... yet. At least, not for the P93x/whatever else is covered in the Nitro Forum.
Nvm Arda99
I see the link
Hello, I was just reading this post because of my Lg optimus G.
I know that they are two different devices but my question is about LG locking bootloader for our devices.
Does the bootloader relock it self if I flash stock KDZ file?
I was wondering how to get it back to stock so I can get the warranty support from LG.
Thank you
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Hello, I was just reading this post because of my Lg optimus G.
I know that they are two different devices but my question is about LG locking bootloader for our devices.
Does the bootloader relock it self if I flash stock KDZ file?
I was wondering how to get it back to stock so I can get the warranty support from LG.
Thank you
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Flashing kdz will replace all partitions, and return your phone to 100% stock.
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Hey guys, I'm looking to get the tmobile version of this phone since the i9505 doesn't support LTE on tmobile. Would the ROMS made for the i9505 work on this phone? I currently have the HTC One and I can flash the international roms on that phone.
I know the Octa core roms wont work, but will the i9505 roms work?
Thanks for the help!
From all that I have read, all i9505 ROMs will work on the SGH-M919 S4 model. You just have to MAKE SURE that the baseband is NOT baked into the ROM image.
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From all that I have read, all i9505 ROMs will work on the SGH-M919 S4 model. You just have to MAKE SURE that the baseband is NOT baked into the ROM image.
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Ahh. ok. Is there a tmobile radio image thats available in case things go wrong? I know the entire ODIN image will restore the phone, but is there just a radio.img file? Thanks.
Is there anyone else that can confirm that they'll work on this phone? I just really want to be sure
aooga said:
Ahh. ok. Is there a tmobile radio image thats available in case things go wrong? I know the entire ODIN image will restore the phone, but is there just a radio.img file? Thanks.
Is there anyone else that can confirm that they'll work on this phone? I just really want to be sure
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Everything you need to know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
As for Odin'ing a radio image, yes. There's a thread around here somewhere that has just the radio image. You'll have to search though.
aooga said:
Ahh. ok. Is there a tmobile radio image thats available in case things go wrong? I know the entire ODIN image will restore the phone, but is there just a radio.img file? Thanks.
Is there anyone else that can confirm that they'll work on this phone? I just really want to be sure
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Im using bobcat rom i9505 right now on my tmobile m919 and it works perfectly. Just do a nandroid backup so you can restore if they're is a issue.
The T-Mobile radio images (also others) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381567
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Skipjacks said:
Everything you need to know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
As for Odin'ing a radio image, yes. There's a thread around here somewhere that has just the radio image. You'll have to search though.
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Wow. How did i miss that? Thanks!
Thanks to everyone else that commented!
As for the recent 4.3 odin image leak, I'm assuming since that contains a radio, it's not going to work on this phone?
aooga said:
Wow. How did i miss that? Thanks!
Thanks to everyone else that commented!
As for the recent 4.3 odin image leak, I'm assuming since that contains a radio, it's not going to work on this phone?
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To which 4.3 Odin image are you referring? If you mean the 4.3 GPe image, then nah, I wouldn't flash that. There are plenty of CWM flashable versions of the 4.3 GPe leak to even risk using Odin to flash it. You got me kinda excited though thinking you were referring to a 4.3 TouchWiz leak; to which I got kinda excited... I can't lie
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To which 4.3 Odin image are you referring? If you mean the 4.3 GPe image, then nah, I wouldn't flash that. There are plenty of CWM flashable versions of the 4.3 GPe leak to even risk using Odin to flash it. You got me kinda excited though thinking you were referring to a 4.3 TouchWiz leak; to which I got kinda excited... I can't lie
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Yeah 4.3 Touchwiz. I know about the GPe (HTC has that too)
http://www.androidcentral.com/android-43-build-leaks-samsung-galaxy-s4
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/10/01...oid-4-3-test-firmware-for-galaxy-s4-gt-i9505/
Thats why I was asking. 4.3 touchwiz would be nice, and since there aren't any custom roms based on it yet, I wondered if I could flash the odin image.
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Yeah 4.3 Touchwiz. I know about the GPe (HTC has that too)
http://www.androidcentral.com/android-43-build-leaks-samsung-galaxy-s4
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/10/01...oid-4-3-test-firmware-for-galaxy-s4-gt-i9505/
Thats why I was asking. 4.3 touchwiz would be nice, and since there aren't any custom roms based on it yet, I wondered if I could flash the odin image.
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OOOoooooo (pic related)
Also, I'd just wait for a CWM-flashable zip as Odin + modems/radios/etc don't really mix well from my understanding between the various models of S4.
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OOOoooooo
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lol. I guess I'll wait for a custom rom. I wouldn't want to brick my not yet bought phone
aooga said:
lol. I guess I'll wait for a custom rom. I wouldn't want to brick my not yet bought phone
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I mean, really... if you're like me; and by that I mean staying rooted, not really caring about having stock recovery, and not having to be the absolute first to have the latest and greatest OTA which might break your root/etc, then I'd definitely recommend just sticking with whatever you got now and just waiting until the unsung heros of XDA figure out how to work work their magic on the new stuff.
Hi guys, brand new to the forum, member wise, but been using XDA site for years. Have had the Verizon HTC One since it was released in August and been patiently waiting for S-Off to be achievable. Awesome for Sonic buying a Java card and wish I could have sent mine to him but unfortunately did not have a backup phone to use.
I was wondering if someone could create a guide to complete S-Off with Beaup's mod? I don't want to brick my phone since it's the only one I have, so I figured this could be beneficial to everyone, not just me.
Thanks guys
If you follow his guide, it's pretty straight forward. It failed the first time for me because of either not having the stock kernel, or just a bad usb port, but that didn't brick my phone. It just didn't do anything. Tried it the second time and it worked like a charm.
SoCmodder said:
If you follow his guide, it's pretty straight forward. It failed the first time for me because of either not having the stock kernel, or just a bad usb port, but that didn't brick my phone. It just didn't do anything. Tried it the second time and it worked like a charm.
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Thanks man for clearing it up. Just kind of new to HTC in particular. First HTC phone. Was just kind of curious if I had to worry about anything different.
Im running nos sense but when i tried to go back to my backup of stock before root i got a md5 mismatch on cwm and so it wont backup to that. Does anybody know where i can get the stock rom to be able to run the s-off method. thanks
Aggies1288 said:
Im running nos sense but when i tried to go back to my backup of stock before root i got a md5 mismatch on cwm and so it wont backup to that. Does anybody know where i can get the stock rom to be able to run the s-off method. thanks
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You should be able to flash one of the stock based roms and make sure you have the stock kernel.
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You should be able to flash one of the stock based roms and make sure you have the stock kernel.
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Oh ok cool. Would nos sense work or do I need to use like Andy's bonestock rom?