Okay, so I've hardbricked my AT&T Galaxy S3, or SGH-i747, or d2att. I was trying to flash a kernel and some devs think I rewrote my bootloader and therefore it is no longer there. However, my saving grace is only in something this dev calls "block 5"...
If anyone has a rooted AT&T GS3, I would SO SO SO appreciate it if they could run this code (I didn't write it but it's not malicious):
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 of=/sdcard/blk5.img
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All it's doing is getting the image for block 5 from an att gs3. Someone PLEASE help me, I'm begging here. From there someone could either email it to me or put it in a public Dropbox folder so I can get it to my dev friend...
Lol, how do you even rewrite the bootloader?
|Trolling with a smile|
by flashing a bad kernel.
Bad or wrong?
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both? can you help me?
bump
please i'm in serious need here. i'm not some noob, i know at least on a basic level what i'm doing...i just made one mistake and now i need help.
I ran the code and have an img file for you. But you're gonna have to have someone credible chime in and say this block of data doesn't contain any sensative info...
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if you have an irc account, could you please join #cyanogenmod? the dev that's helping me, utkanos, also says if there is a file named "/proc/emmc" on the device then he might not need the block.
fmllc said:
I ran the code and have an img file for you. But you're gonna have to have someone credible chime in and say this block of data doesn't contain any sensative info...
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Hi, I am attempting to help hooloovoo666 determine if his device is permanently bricked or not. I don't know what is on mmcblk0p5, thats sort of what we're trying to figure out on the device. If there is a /proc/emmc file that has actual data in it that you can grab off the running device, there may be no need to send this block over. I am suspecting since the device wont even boot that he accidentally ovewrote the bootloader.
Based on the device layout, there is no user data stored there so there shouldn't be any personal info.
If you wouldn't mind joining #Cyanogenmod on freenode that would be helpful.
bump )':
extra double fudge sunday please bump )':
I'd help out, but I have the Sprint version
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well guys it looks like i'm SOL so thanks for those who tried.
hooloovoo666 said:
well guys it looks like i'm SOL so thanks for those who tried.
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Warranty? Good luck man, so sad to hear
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I was curious if there was any plan on making a flashable tar for Odin to return the phone to stock just in case you are unable to get into recovery and are trying to recover from a softbrick. Also would probably be the easiest way to get the phone ready for any warranty issues! Thanks
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Shawnkanan said:
I was curious if there was any plan on making a flashable tar for Odin to return the phone to stock just in case you are unable to get into recovery and are trying to recover from a softbrick. Also would probably be the easiest way to get the phone ready for any warranty issues! Thanks
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Shawnkanan said:
I was curious if there was any plan on making a flashable tar for Odin to return the phone to stock just in case you are unable to get into recovery and are trying to recover from a softbrick. Also would probably be the easiest way to get the phone ready for any warranty issues! Thanks
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Bump that **** !
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10 char
I'm sure if y'all donate and help bubby323 get his phone he'll put up the tar file.
He already did almost everything else without a phone.
Here is his link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18735522
This phone is a BEAST!
No doubt. I'm very hesitant to begin rooting/roming this bad boy without a good stock rom to revert back to JIC.
That post was from October 25. Fyi. Not all of us can donate after spending 600+ on our own phones. Not being negative, just stating that this message can be read by other devs to get their attention. Why is everyone here focused on one dev when there are a handful now who are more than capable?
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I'm sure if y'all donate and help bubby323 get his phone he'll put up the tar file.
He already did almost everything else without a phone.
Here is his link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18735522
This phone is a BEAST!
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because bubby was the first original Dev on here when we opened this sgs2 forum! thats why in my opinion plus he helped us get root.
I agree. I was a little hesitant to door because coming from owning a vibrant, I was used to fixing issues easily with the odin stock firmware.
movieaddict said:
because bubby was the first original Dev on here when we opened this sgs2 forum! thats why in my opinion plus he helped us get root.
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chib1panda said:
That post was from October 25. Fyi. Not all of us can donate after spending 600+ on our own phones. Not being negative, just stating that this message can be read by other devs to get their attention. Why is everyone here focused on one dev when there are a handful now who are more than capable?
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Yeah, that post is from October and he still don't have the phone even though he was the first one here and has done A LOT already without the phone in hand. If you don't know then don't chime in. You want something, well you gotta give something in return.
There were plenty of bounties going around for different devs and they got there's within a week even though they hadn't done anything yet for the phone.
I know there are a handful that are capable, but it's obvious they haven't done it yet, Have they?
FYI it was a suggestion for you to donate not a demand. You were asking to get a file and I pointed to the best way to get it.
This phone is a BEAST!
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Yeah, that post is from October and he still don't have the phone even though he was the first one here and has done A LOT already without the phone in hand. If you don't know then don't chime in. You want something, well you gotta give something in return.
There were plenty of bounties going around for different devs and they got there's within a week even though they hadn't done anything yet for the phone.
I know there are a handful that are capable, but it's obvious they haven't done it yet, Have they?
FYI it was a suggestion for you to donate not a demand. You were asking to get a file and I pointed to the best way to get it.
This phone is a BEAST!
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Very well said!
It was just my opinion dude. I never asked for anything, just bumped the thread. it's unfortunate that he hasn't had enough bounty to get his phone while others did, but we still got a great ROM and kernel from them. They didn't run away with the money. I appreciate what bubby has done and have nothing against him. My statement about not being able to donate was just to share that I would if I could. I am aware I am not being forced. there are great devs here and wish they could all have devices to help us move forward. All we can do is wait, not rushing anything, but raising awareness for other interested devs that could help Bubby.
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Yeah, that post is from October and he still don't have the phone even though he was the first one here and has done A LOT already without the phone in hand. If you don't know then don't chime in. You want something, well you gotta give something in return.
There were plenty of bounties going around for different devs and they got there's within a week even though they hadn't done anything yet for the phone.
I know there are a handful that are capable, but it's obvious they haven't done it yet, Have they?
FYI it was a suggestion for you to donate not a demand. You were asking to get a file and I pointed to the best way to get it.
This phone is a BEAST!
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I know it's common knowledge that we can't flash current ROMS due to not being able to make calls after (I made that mistake myself, but luckily had a nandroid to restore).
Is there anything I can do with a stock rooted sprint galaxy nexus to help with development so that we can enjoy some of the great work you developers do? I'm not an expert but I am comfortable with adb, really I've only used it once (to root this phone), I'm just not shy about tinkering. Anything I can do to help please let me know.
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nikiya said:
I know it's common knowledge that we can't flash current ROMS due to not being able to make calls after (I made that mistake myself, but luckily had a nandroid to restore).
Is there anything I can do with a stock rooted sprint galaxy nexus to help with development so that we can enjoy some of the great work you developers do? I'm not an expert but I am comfortable with adb, really I've only used it once (to root this phone), I'm just not shy about tinkering. Anything I can do to help please let me know.
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Could you make a copy of your entire /system folder and upload it here?
TeeRom said:
Could you make a copy of your entire /system folder and upload it here?
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It has already been done a couple times.
adrynalyne said:
It has already been done a couple times.
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-_- wow, don't know how I missed it. Thanks.
TeeRom said:
-_- wow, don't know how I missed it. Thanks.
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I was begging for one the day folks got their Nexus. They are in the General Sprint Galaxy Nexus thread.
I'm not asking for an eta; but are we close to seeing ROM development for the Sprint gn?
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!!!DO NOT FLASH!!!
DEVS ONLY
DropBox link has gone down. I am compressing and uploading to MediaFire now and will update with the link when it is done.
nice!!!!
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spotopolis said:
!!!DO NOT FLASH!!!
DEVS ONLY
It is currently uploading now. I have been watching this since it started 4 or more hours ago tonight and they finally got the phone to dump. This is a TWRP backup.
Give the upload some time. Its roughly 520MB and just started to upload.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c8ddc9ch24mvmct/qVYzlwu6TM
EDIT: Upload has finished. I am going to try and pull some files before bed.
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Thank for this. I am not a developer but I would like to flash just to see what it looks like. I will make a backup so no worries. But, I've read that this TWRP backup may be missing the radio and perhaps more.
I'm downloading now, but can anyone shed some light on what this is missing and where a developer would need to start?
Again...THANKS for this upload!!
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Thank for this. I am not a developer but I would like to flash just to see what it looks like. I will make a backup so no worries. But, I've read that this TWRP backup may be missing the radio and perhaps more.
I'm downloading now, but can anyone shed some light on what this is missing and where a developer would need to start?
Again...THANKS for this upload!!
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Its just a TWRP of Boot and System. No radios or anything else. Those should hopefully come later today.
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Its just a TWRP of Boot and System. No radios or anything else. Those should hopefully come later today.
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Thanks for the info. So I've downloaded it and just finished doing a backup. If I use TWRP to resore this 4.3 backup, will it work? I know I won't have access to Sprint signal and most other stuff, but will it at least allow me a glimpse into 4.3? Or is this dump strictly for developers to extract files from?
Basically, if you tell me it will brick my phone for sure then I won't do it, but I would like to do it and post screenshots of the new system...
Please Advise (lol)
Please be careful... I would advise you to not flash this.. It may brick out your phone. While I do see why you would want to, I would wait. Our talented developers are already on it..
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[email protected] said:
Thanks for the info. So I've downloaded it and just finished doing a backup. If I use TWRP to resore this 4.3 backup, will it work? I know I won't have access to Sprint signal and most other stuff, but will it at least allow me a glimpse into 4.3? Or is this dump strictly for developers to extract files from?
Basically, if you tell me it will brick my phone for sure then I won't do it, but I would like to do it and post screenshots of the new system...
Please Advise (lol)
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Dud i would wait listen to the devs. Why take a chance and brick your phone!!!
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z31k said:
Please be careful... I would advise you to not flash this.. It may brick out your phone. While I do see why you would want to, I would wait. Our talented developers are already on it..
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Advice Taken!! I guess I'll wait. I'm just dying to heat up my youtube channel lol. I'll stay posted on when we have a stable release.
Fellas, fellas. All the hype for what? 4.3 aint much different from 4.2 at alllllllllllll I mean sure we dont even have 4.2 other than on cm10 n stuff but really there is NO major difference lol. Why brick your phone for couple new things (read it before its not more than 5 new features IF that)
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You ever notice sprint users are the last to get anything new..
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Fellas, fellas. All the hype for what? 4.3 aint much different from 4.2 at alllllllllllll I mean sure we dont even have 4.2 other than on cm10 n stuff but really there is NO major difference lol. Why brick your phone for couple new things (read it before its not more than 5 new features IF that)
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Lol! (True)
doubledragon5 said:
You ever notice sprint users are the last to get anything new..
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It's always been like that, especially with Samsung products
doubledragon5 said:
You ever notice sprint users are the last to get anything new..
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I'd rather way that way anyways..Think about all the "Bugs" that we don't need to deal with by the time the "new" stuff gets here:highfive:
3.0VTEC23 said:
I'd rather way that way anyways..Think about all the "Bugs" that we don't need to deal with by the time the "new" stuff gets here:highfive:
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I will drink to that LOL
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doubledragon5 said:
You ever notice sprint users are the last to get anything new..
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Yeah I agree, it took forever for my old Evo 3D to get ICS back I'm the day lol... We always get empty promises or very very late releases ugh...
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Really sprint gets things last the note the s3 were first to get update for the security issue and 4.1.2 sprint got the s4 a month before Verizon I don't know but sprints been on the ball if you ask me
Rockin it from my Macknote2
I went to download it to look at the system files and it's been removed. What's up. I appreciate the upload but where'd it go?
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doubledragon5 said:
You ever notice sprint users are the last to get anything new..
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I guess that's why I'm so thirsty for even 1 NEW feature lol
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I went to download it to look at the system files and it's been removed. What's up. I appreciate the upload but where'd it go?
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Ill upload again. DB was probably getting spammed too hard.
3.0VTEC23 said:
I'd rather way that way anyways..Think about all the "Bugs" that we don't need to deal with by the time the "new" stuff gets here:highfive:
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Sorry not true we still get the updates that have bugs. It's that with sprint they're not considered like a high priority. So to speak as it looks like that
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I need a user from each of the following device to please join me in IRC so that we can get recovery images for other users to recover from hard bricks. I will credit those that help get these debrick images for other users in my OP.
Link to Dev thread where we have the working recovery image for the regular T999. We need the others so that users don't have to send their devices away and over pay for something that we can do ourselves for free.
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#debrick
Devices/Users Needed
SGH-T999
SGH-T999V
SGH-T999L
SHG-T999N
and any other devices in the SGH-T999 family that I've forgotten
Even though I don't have this device good job on fighting the good fight and helping to keep others from getting bricked.
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I've got the L. I'll do whatever is needed.
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I'm pretty sure @DocHoliday77 has a SGH-T999L. Plus I am betting that he has a few contacts from his firmware thread that he has made that would have the SGH-T999V
Edit: Nice to see you back @KAsp3rd. Hope all is well once again.
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I've got the L. I'll do whatever is needed.
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If you have the time please join me in irc. http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#debrick
Let me wake up and get some coffee in my system. I'll be on shortly.
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Woody said:
I'm pretty sure @DocHoliday77 has a SGH-T999L. Plus I am betting that he has a few contacts from his firmware thread that he has made that would have the SGH-T999V
Edit: Nice to see you back @KAsp3rd. Hope all is well once again.
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I've been speaking with him about it. IIRC he's got some RL stuff going on and is flooded with PM's last week lol.
It's awesome to be back. The SIII is an extra phone now so I get to mess around with it a little more.
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Let me wake up and get some coffee in my system. I'll be on shortly.
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Take your time. I'm in no rush
Woody said:
I'm pretty sure @DocHoliday77 has a SGH-T999L. Plus I am betting that he has a few contacts from his firmware thread that he has made that would have the SGH-T999V
Edit: Nice to see you back @KAsp3rd. Hope all is well once again.
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Believe it or not I don't have the T999L! Just the plain old original T999. I just jumped in on that stuff because I like getting in on that discovery phase for a new device. And it was closely related enough that I could apply much of what I already knew to help others.
I have put out a few requests for the dumps needed. But for some reason most people just don't want to do the little bit of legwork required I guess. I still can't even get a /system dump or pull for the T999N, though several have said they would do so. Can't provide em with a way back to stock without it.
Anyway, I've kinda run into the same issues for finding these dumps. Still trying though.
Thanks for all your work KAsp3rd! And good to see you still pop in once in a while Woody!
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Believe it or not I don't have the T999L! Just the plain old original T999. I just jumped in on that stuff because I like getting in on that discovery phase for a new device. And it was closely related enough that I could apply much of what I already knew to help others.
I have put out a few requests for the dumps needed. But for some reason most people just don't want to do the little bit of legwork required I guess. I still can't even get a /system dump or pull for the T999N, though several have said they would do so. Can't provide em with a way back to stock without it.
Anyway, I've kinda run into the same issues for finding these dumps. Still trying though.
Thanks for all your work KAsp3rd! And good to see you still pop in once in a while Woody!
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I've got the bootloaders from the 999L and I've updated my original post in the dev forums.
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Right on! I'll keep trying for the T999N and T999V.
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Glad I could be of service!
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We really need someone with a T999V. We have a user that needs your bootloader dump
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Glad I could be of service!
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Need your service again... Looks like the 70M didn't contain enough to get it working. Would mind doing the same but with 128M? That is what the T999 took to get booted.
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Need your service again... Looks like the 70M didn't contain enough to get it working. Would mind doing the same but with 128M? That is what the T999 took to get booted.
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No problem! I'll do it in the morning.
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Need your service again... Looks like the 70M didn't contain enough to get it working. Would mind doing the same but with 128M? That is what the T999 took to get booted.
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All US models and variants should require the same, just so you know.
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hope this helps...
Do you have an email adress I can send you a dump from the t999n...if you still want it email me [email protected] and ill send it
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Do you have an email adress I can send you a dump from the t999n...if you still want it email me [email protected] and ill send it
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Why not just upload it and PM him the link?
And I'm sorry to ask it of you, but if you are still currently stock, would you be willing to pull some stuff for me? I've been trying to find someone to do this so I can provide you guys with a way back to stock if needed. I did the same for the T999L if you want to check the thread in my Sig.
If you are willing, I can walk you through the process. Not too difficult at all.
If not, it's cool. Just asking.
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Just curious, didn't know if there was any interest in this or if anybody else had looked into it. it should be doable now that we have S-Off and can unlocked bootloaders. Has anyone else attempted a port yet for the m7vzw or would anyone be interested in seeing one and/or helping with one. I'm pretty limited in my knowledge of the subject, but would be willing to toss my hat in the ring to try and help out if there's any interest.
I would be on board for trying to port. I can ask some guys to see if they would help.
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skiman10 said:
I would be on board for trying to port. I can ask some guys to see if they would help.
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Sweet, I'm looking into it myself to see how much of a challenge it would be, I know there seems to be some issues with 4.3 on our device, but we don't have a cm10.1 kernel we can use, so I don't know how much that'll hurt us.
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Sweet, I'm looking into it myself to see how much of a challenge it would be, I know there seems to be some issues with 4.3 on our device, but we don't have a cm10.1 kernel we can use, so I don't know how much that'll hurt us.
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Yea if you wanna get in contact. Check me out on g+. If you want I'll pm you my name.
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Yea if you wanna get in contact. Check me out on g+. If you want I'll pm you my name.
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Sounds like a plan.
Someone has already done some of the work for this:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices/M7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388593
I've actually run through the installer and it works, but only in the basic sense. No cell or data connections and it randomly crashes and reboots the phone.
davehasninjas said:
Sweet, I'm looking into it myself to see how much of a challenge it would be, I know there seems to be some issues with 4.3 on our device, but we don't have a cm10.1 kernel we can use, so I don't know how much that'll hurt us.
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Just so you're aware, Flyhalf posted a CM 10.1.3 within his CM10.2 thread.
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firesyde424 said:
Someone has already done some of the work for this:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices/M7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388593
I've actually run through the installer and it works, but only in the basic sense. No cell or data connections and it randomly crashes and reboots the phone.
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I haven't looked into it, but I bet if you flashed the boot.img of an aosp kernel it might work...
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I want to try this out so bad! It would be awesome if it worked like the Ubuntu edge phone.
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firesyde424 said:
Someone has already done some of the work for this:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices/M7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388593
I've actually run through the installer and it works, but only in the basic sense. No cell or data connections and it randomly crashes and reboots the phone.
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The cell or data connection problem is likely because that build is for the AT&T and T-MO M7. Not the VZW M7.
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Just curious, didn't know if there was any interest in this or if anybody else had looked into it. it should be doable now that we have S-Off and can unlocked bootloaders. Has anyone else attempted a port yet for the m7vzw or would anyone be interested in seeing one and/or helping with one. I'm pretty limited in my knowledge of the subject, but would be willing to toss my hat in the ring to try and help out if there's any interest.
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I would be very pleased to see this done. I would be willing to test, if testers are needed. I won't be much for helping unfortunately as I am not skilled in porting as of yet, but would be glad to support.