I recently got a Samsung Epic 4G Touch and immediately flashed the system to ICS, using SFHub's stock rooted FF18.
Phone works great with that rom. But I was trying to apply Kobridge's tweak pack and discovered that recovery is not letting me install .zip files.
I reboot into recovery fine, and can choose "apply update from sd card .zip" fine. I can navigate to the file fine. When I select it though, it immediately switches to an android bot lying down, with its hood open and a red triangle above it.
I then have to pull the battery to re-boot the phone. It boots into normal startup fine, but the tweak has not been applied.
I tried several versions, and other zips, and it doesn't seem to want to let me install anything that way.
Ideas? I'd rather not have to put CWM on the phone or a different rom on the phone just yet.
That is because the install update zips are for official sprint/Samsung upgrades. To flash those you need CWM.
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You're going to need CWM or another custom recovery to flash anything on your phone
Now I feel like an idiot. I thought the version I got had a working recovery in it, but you're right - it didn't.
I installed Agat's and it's working fine now.
Thanks for the help!
No problem. Your not an idiot. It's alittle confusing sometimes.
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No problem. Your not an idiot. It's alittle confusing sometimes.
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No problem and I agree. You're not an idiot. It's also better to ask questions than it is to end up with a very expensive paperweight because you tried to figure things out on your own like some of us have done.
ROOTED Verizon GS4 & Safestrap ROM install ERROR
Good day everyone!
I seem to have bumped into a problem im hoping someone on here can possibly help with.
I successfully rooted my Verizon Galaxy S4 on ME7 and got safestrap installed. I followed all the steps correctly then
I downloaded the Hyperdrive ROM but when I get to the install step for the ROM, it gives me a error saying "The zip cannot be flashed " or something of that matter. Anyone know a way to fix this or work around it?
Anyones help is truly appreciated.
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Good day everyone!
I seem to have bumped into a problem im hoping someone on here can possibly help with.
I successfully rooted my Verizon Galaxy S4 on ME7 and got safestrap installed. I followed all the steps correctly then
I downloaded the Hyperdrive ROM but when I get to the install step for the ROM, it gives me a error saying "The zip cannot be flashed " or something of that matter. Anyone know a way to fix this or work around it?
Anyones help is truly appreciated.
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This is the E4GT forum. You need to head over to the S4 forum, specifically the OP for Hyperdrive.
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eQwizzy said:
Good day everyone!
I seem to have bumped into a problem im hoping someone on here can possibly help with.
I successfully rooted my Verizon Galaxy S4 on ME7 and got safestrap installed. I followed all the steps correctly then
I downloaded the Hyperdrive ROM but when I get to the install step for the ROM, it gives me a error saying "The zip cannot be flashed " or something of that matter. Anyone know a way to fix this or work around it?
Anyones help is truly appreciated.
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Even though you're in the wrong forum... It sounds like a bad download, try redownloading the ROM.
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Hey guys this is my first post but I have a galaxy s3 on sprint model l710 that I successfully rooted and flashed a custom ROM to, the phone worked fine and I decided to flash a new rom so I made a backup of the current rom I had (synergyROM) and proceeded to download a new rom that I must of overlooked it to be intended for the international quad core version.
It goes without saying that I messed up and there might not be a fix to my problem but worth a shot!
After I loaded the zip from my CWM menu I selected reboot and now the phone will not turn on at all, not even to downloaded mode!
If anyone has any idea on how to get it to downloaded mode I can take it from there.
If you flashed an international rom on the phone, the phone is hard bricked and there will be no way for you to fix it personally. You can turn it in to Sprint and play dumb saying you downloaded the recent OTA or whatever and that it wouldn't turn back on.
Does anybody read english words anymore?!?!?!
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If you flashed an international rom on the phone, the phone is hard bricked and there will be no way for you to fix it personally. You can turn it in to Sprint and play dumb saying you downloaded the recent OTA or whatever and that it wouldn't turn back on.
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People should stop doing this. It just drives the costs up for those of us that are responsible enough to do simple things after reading simple instructions.
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If you flashed an international rom on the phone, the phone is hard bricked and there will be no way for you to fix it personally. You can turn it in to Sprint and play dumb saying you downloaded the recent OTA or whatever and that it wouldn't turn back on.
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I think your right that might be my only way the funnything is when I did the it the first time I rooted it I put the international rom on there and it would peer cycle but I could enter the download mode and fixed it but this time I didn't have that luxury.
Thank your for the quick response !
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I think your right that might be my only way the funnything is when I did the it the first time I rooted it I put the international rom on there and it would peer cycle but I could enter the download mode and fixed it but this time I didn't have that luxury.
Thank your for the quick response !
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So you're saying you didn't learn your lesson the first time. :facepalm:
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You're right, I don't think people should do that but people will end up doing it either way. The fact that you've already made this mistake once though... how about you stick to looking in the Sprint section for roms? That way you don't end up downloading this random stuff... OR how about you stop flashing roms entirely?
Read the first post of rom threads in it's entirety. I have yet to see a rom that does not explicitly say which GS3 it is for in the first page.
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Hey guys this is my first post but I have a galaxy s3 on sprint model l710 that I successfully rooted and flashed a custom ROM to, the phone worked fine and I decided to flash a new rom so I made a backup of the current rom I had (synergyROM) and proceeded to download a new rom that I must of overlooked it to be intended for the international quad core version.
It goes without saying that I messed up and there might not be a fix to my problem but worth a shot!
After I loaded the zip from my CWM menu I selected reboot and now the phone will not turn on at all, not even to downloaded mode!
If anyone has any idea on how to get it to downloaded mode I can take it from there.
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Hurts me to say this but its game over dude. The international version's misc partition is located in the same place as the boot partition for the Sprint variant, so theres no way that that phone is booting up again
Best bet is to take it into Sprint and play it dumb. Good luck :good:
EDIT: Really dude, twice? I think it goes without saying that once you try something and it doesnt work the first time, that doesnt make it more likely to work the second time.
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This is why you always stay in the sprint section when you are looking for new roms to flash. They have all the gs3 forums separated for a reason.....
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For the hell of it you could try this.. Put it in download mode, even if it doesn't show on the screen and try flashing stock with odin.. You have noting to loose..
http://www.qbking77.com/how-to-unroot/unroot-unbrick-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii.html
I have this phone rooted and custom rom installed called Blend ICs Xplod Mini. I get so confused with how to install it with kernels and modems..can someone plesase tell me how to install a new rom and what kernel and modem to use. Also, can i use.mobile odin to do this or? I would really appreciate your time to reply back. Screenshot attached to show u the versions of what i have.
I also wanted to mention its on Boost Mobiles Service.
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I have this phone rooted and custom rom installed called Blend ICs Xplod Mini. What rom is better for this phone? I get so confused with how to install it with kernels and modems..can someone plesase tell me how to install a new rom and what kernel and modem to use. Also, can i use.mobile odin to do this or? I would really appreciate your time to reply back.
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Please do not ask for a better rom. It is against the forum rules.
Check this intro guide for ur device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761666
Am sure u will find answers there.
I have also asked the mods to move ur thread to the correct section. Hopefully, someone with ur device will help u out there.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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jestin58761 said:
I have this phone rooted and custom rom installed called Blend ICs Xplod Mini. I get so confused with how to install it with kernels and modems..can someone plesase tell me how to install a new rom and what kernel and modem to use. Also, can i use.mobile odin to do this or? I would really appreciate your time to reply back. Screenshot attached to show u the versions of what i have.
I also wanted to mention its on Boost Mobiles Service.
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In order to flash a new rom you will need a custom recovery/kernel.
This can be done using mobile odin, find the kernel you wish to use, download the tar and zip files for it.
Open mobile odin and select the kernel slot, navigate to your kernel and select the tar file (zips will not be displayed in mobile odin).
Scroll down to flash firmware and allow the phone to reboot.
Now find your desired rom and download it.
Once you're ready to flash you need to enter recovery mode (vol up + power simultaneously until it reboots to recovery screen) there is also an app called Quick Boot in the play store that will boot into recovery mode (free and paid versions available)
Once in recovery, navigate to your desired rom and flash.
Be warned, some if not most roms available include the stock kernel, so you will need to reflash the kernel using the zip you downloaded earlier.
DO NOT flash any mods, tweaks, etc in the same session as your rom, kernels are fine, but anything else and you're asking for trouble.
Hope this helps answer your questons:good:
Thank you so much for taking ur time to give me that information
i really do appreciate it.
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jestin58761 said:
Thank you so much for taking ur time to give me that information
i really do appreciate it.
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Any time:beer:
Slithering from the nether regions of a twisted mind and tarnished soul
So here's the deal. I rooted my D710BST (ICS 4.0.4, fl24) with framaroot. I had no custom recovery so i used mobile odin (i don't have a pc) to flash garwynn's custom kernel ( http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=119 ) so i can run agat's cr. Well now i have random power downs and gps failure. I have not been able to play ingress in over a week and its driving me nuts!!!
I just wanted to run this by more knowledgeable individuals. In theroy (until confirmed), since the kernel is a safe kernel, i can jump straight outta ICS. I am wanting to load ProjectX ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320041 ). It requires a clean flash. [q] Since mobile odin can flash from internal SD and i lack computer, can i not move all my pics, vids, personal files (etc...) to my external SD, remove it, then flash clean?
noob alert: everything i have ever done in the root world is in this post
5min between posts?!?!? I just wanna edit this one!!! grr
What gives? Do i need to put "[q]" in the title?
I drive a cab and kinda rely on my gps. I can manage, with just my map; but i miss my navi!
Can you put a custom recovery?
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It is running agat's custom recovery from kernel targeted by first link on op.
If you have access to a computer I would highly recommend starting with this-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2216606
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More stock stuff? Sheeesh, why am i rooting? This beautiful sounding ROM was developed by your team! Why the discouragement? And, as i said before, i do not have a computer. How come no one will just answer the question? I am a strong person and can take criticism, if that is what i needed. Is your projectX ROM not safe/ideal?!?!? Sorry man, Im just baffled you would discourage use of your own products. Am i missing something? Confused
Sorry for sounding stubborn but, i really wanna try that ROM. Im just saying, if i wanted to stay stock, i would have never researched my way to xda. All the op details were so i can be thorough. The actual question was about the internal (clean) flash. I mean, should i not try your ROM?
If you read the first post in the thread you would see the instructions on how to install... and the first step is upgrading to the official upgrade because this creates the Preload partition, it is a necessary step. Not discouraging you from using Project X at all, I am about to release an update soon. I just want you to be aware of the proper procedure so things don't go wrong. The first post in the Project X thread has all the steps you need along with links to all the files you need.
Oh my god! I am sooo sorry i read that the wrong way! I feel like anass now! My apologies.
Yeah, i read about the partition change from ICS. So, using your link to upgrade and fix partitions would make for a smooth projectX installation? Does that mean i don't have to clean flash, since Im not coming from ICS?
Blaze68 said:
Oh my god! I am sooo sorry i read that the wrong way! I feel like anass now! My apologies.
Yeah, i read about the partition change from ICS. So, using your link to upgrade and fix partitions would make for a smooth projectX installation? Does that mean i don't have to clean flash, since Im not coming from ICS?
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Just follow the instructions exactly and you'll be fine
bilgerryan said:
If you have access to a computer I would highly recommend starting with this-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2216606
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Thank you for all your help. This, in particular, helped me out the most. Without knowing what to expect, I got a bit worried when there was no boot after el29 kernel flash. Limited computer access kinda snailed the process. Once i was up, i had to do the "clear data" on play store and its framework, in order to download anything. I lost your custom store but, I'm running! I am really enjoying all the green! I love the Pandora lock screen and the starry boot animation and the....... I'm sure I'll find tons more, in due time!
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I have managed to root my device after the 10P firmware! FYI, I used Android Kingo Root.
After looking into many posts, forums, etc... I have come to the conclusion that unlocking the bootloader is going to be trickier than any other device I have been successful with. I want to install CM 10.2 and CWM 6+, however, I cannot find solid information on how to unlock the bootloader for this unit. I would have liked to install the latest 4.4.2 from AT&T, but the device was rooted prior and AT&T will not honor the phone for the upgrade. At this point, I feel it would be easier to just install a custom ROM instead of trying to put the AT&T stock back into the unit.
Most of the info I see seems overly tricky and doubtful. I have downloaded FreeGee, but, in version 1.9.23 there isn't an option for unlock or disable security,(I have emailed the devs for the app). I also have gprorecovery.apk, but, I am deathly afraid to use it as I cannot find ANY material about it anywhere and I am worried to brick the one phone I absolutely love.
If someone has the knowledge, please share. Also, feel free to add in your experience and pitfalls with this device after manipulating the software. I am not 100% sold on CM, so if you want to suggest a great ROM...Feel free.
I appreciate the help and suggestions in advance.
No unlocked bootloader for the gpro. Sorry dude.
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No unlocked bootloader for the gpro. Sorry dude.
There has to be a way to install a custom recovery and ROM. I asked that if anyone replies,to elaborate. Please explain...
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No unlocked bootloader for the gpro. Sorry dude.
There has to be a way to install a custom recovery and ROM. I asked that if anyone replies,to elaborate. Please explain...
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With freegee first backup efs, then install twrp or cwm.
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"With freegee first backup efs, then install twrp or cwm."
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And then reboot to recovery as normal to install the ROM? I have read so much information that states you have to do some special presses of the buttons to get recovery to load. What are you running on yours?
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"With freegee first backup efs, then install twrp or cwm."
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And then reboot to recovery as normal to install the ROM? I have read so much information that states you have to do some special presses of the buttons to get recovery to load. What are you running on yours?
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Once you install recovery press power + volume up (asuming you powered down or resetted your device of course) until the lg logo appears ( some white letters will appear on the top left corner, release power button when they do). That will take you to the recovery. I'm. Using a cwm/twrp combo. I flash everything i need with cwm, twrp i keep since this phone has a tendency of going into a recovery bootloop and only twrp can get you out of it. Always keep your flashing files on the internal storage, sometimes flashing from sd card wont work.
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trying this in a few will post back if I have any issues.
Eeson said:
trying this in a few will post back if I have any issues.
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results?
How can I backup my stock att kk rom?
i am new to the rooting, just got my lg g2 rooted today, but want to be able to use the wifi Tether, so i am thinking i need a ROM with that written in it. Then after i do find a rom which i was reading SuperG2, I wasn't sure how to install and get it to take? Please help
Are you on zvc or zvc? Do you have a custom recovery?
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Are you on zvc or zvc? Do you have a custom recovery?
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I am not sure what the zvc is, but I installed TWRP manager, Titanium Back up ans SuperSU. But I have no clue how to set any of those up
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I am not sure what the zvc is, but I installed TWRP manager, Titanium Back up ans SuperSU. But I have no clue how to set any of those up
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In settings, about phone, software.
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Software version LS980ZVD
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Okay, you are most likely still stock kernel with recovery installed. Rooted no problem.
Recovery will break knock code unless you flash another kernel that has it.
Before doing anything, know that nobody really has a custom zvd Rom out right now. Artifesto put out a stock version.
You can easily go back to zvc which you lose knock code, art, and hd calling.
Super g2 Rom is fantastic and you can even go with their full Rom or bare back ( slimmed version)
To get recovery which will put a older kernel on it. Easiest way is to use auto-rec from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51857807
Read the first couple posts. Before running it and ask what you want from me.
This gets recovery running and fixes download mode. (Vital if something bad happens)
Please ask anything before doing something if not sure.
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Okay, you are most likely still stock kernel with recovery installed. Rooted no problem.
Recovery will break knock code unless you flash another kernel that has it.
Before doing anything, know that nobody really has a custom zvd Rom out right now. Artifesto put out a stock version.
You can easily go back to zvc which you lose knock code, art, and hd calling.
Super g2 Rom is fantastic and you can even go with their full Rom or bare back ( slimmed version)
To get recovery which will put a older kernel on it. Easiest way is to use auto-rec from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51857807
Read the first couple posts. Before running it and ask what you want from me.
This gets recovery running and fixes download mode. (Vital if something bad happens)
Please ask anything before doing something if not sure.
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The only thing I am really wanting to do is bypass the wifi hotspot on the phone since Sprint has a block on it. Wasn't sure, I thought I read somewhere that there is a modication I can install to do that, but I didn't want to do it without talking with you first. Am I right there is one that would just be put the zip file on the phone? Then there were other steps but that is really what I am trying to get done so I can use it as a WIFI hotspot to pair with my tablet.
Yes it is included with super g2
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The only thing I am really wanting to do is bypass the wifi hotspot on the phone since Sprint has a block on it. Wasn't sure, I thought I read somewhere that there is a modication I can install to do that, but I didn't want to do it without talking with you first. Am I right there is one that would just be put the zip file on the phone? Then there were other steps but that is really what I am trying to get done so I can use it as a WIFI hotspot to pair with my tablet.
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It works great just tried it. Have you installed TWRP and what revision.