i know that its possible to downgrade GS3 to ICS from Jelly Bean.
is it just flash the rom in odin and thats it?
or do i need to flash the baseband along with the rom when i downgrade with odin?
arqda said:
i know that its possible to downgrade GS3 to ICS from Jelly Bean.
is it just flash the rom in odin and thats it?
or do i need to flash the baseband along with the rom when i downgrade with odin?
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you can just ODIN back to ICS...Since it will completely wipe out.
Stock flash with Odin will replace everything, baseband included.
Odin.
Just using a twrp backup won't revert to the ics baseman will it? I believe I tried and was still getting jelybean battery drain.
Sent from my SGH-T999
nandroid does not backup baseband, only kernel, system, cache, recovery, and data.
Aerowinder said:
nandroid does not backup baseband, only kernel, system, cache, recovery, and data.
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Hi all,
I am wondering how can I update from UVDLI3 to UVDLI8. Ideally I would love to do so without:
rooting the device
using CWM
wiping the device (I would understand if this is a must)
Ideas? If it is not possible to do keeping all of those points into consideration, I would still like to know how to do it otherwise.
Thanks in advance
em70 said:
Hi all,
I am wondering how can I update from UVDLI3 to UVDLI8. Ideally I would love to do so without:
rooting the device
using CWM
wiping the device (I would understand if this is a must)
Ideas? If it is not possible to do keeping all of those points into consideration, I would still like to know how to do it otherwise.
Thanks in advance
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Odin to LH2 then install LI8 from stock recovery. No need to root or install a custom recovery, but Odin will wipe your data.
chucktdriscoll said:
Odin to LH2 then install LI8 from stock recovery. No need to root or install a custom recovery, but Odin will wipe your data.
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Going from a JB rom to a ICS rom he will bootloop if he Odins back to LH2. He will have to perform a factory reset, then Odin back to LH2.
Where did you find the UVDLI8 ROM? I had it before but I lost it and now I can't login to sammobile or find it on the internet....
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I want to flash baseband update (LK3 over LH9) for I747 before rooting and flashing new ROM. Someone suggested rooting first and then flashing update from recovery. Will that preserve root? I understand baseband is in a different partition. Thanks.
Yes, it will. It's just firmware for the radio, nothing else.
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eduardo_b said:
I want to flash baseband update (LK3 over LH9) for I747 before rooting and flashing new ROM. Someone suggested rooting first and then flashing update from recovery. Will that preserve root? I understand baseband is in a different partition. Thanks.
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So, you want to have the latest baseband in place before you install a new ROM?
Save a step and do that at the same time you're rooting the phone by flashing one of the rooted stock images from here. It's just easier.
To answer your question, though if you're *just* flashing the baseband through recovery, it will preserve your current ROM, data, etc.
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So, you want to have the latest baseband in place before you install a new ROM?
Save a step and do that at the same time you're rooting the phone by flashing one of the rooted stock images from here. It's just easier.
To answer your question, though if you're *just* flashing the baseband through recovery, it will preserve your current ROM, data, etc.
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So instead of flashing LK3 zip via Odin, I flash root66 LK3 image in Odin, install ROM Manager and do what I always do: install recovery and then go into recovery to flash ROM and Gapps. Almost too easy...like using CF Autoroot is.
Thanks.
You don't flash Gapps with a stock ROM...
shoestar said:
You don't flash Gapps with a stock ROM...
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He means flashing Gapps after the custom ROM he's planning on installing.
If you are going custom, just root, install TWRP, reboot into recovery, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, Factory Reset, Format System, flash ROM, flash Gapps, flash modem. No reason to do all this other unnecessary nonsense.
smelenchuk said:
So, you want to have the latest baseband in place before you install a new ROM?
Save a step and do that at the same time you're rooting the phone by flashing one of the rooted stock images from here. It's just easier.
To answer your question, though if you're *just* flashing the baseband through recovery, it will preserve your current ROM, data, etc.
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Did this and all went well...except my primary router is now "not in range" while the extender down the hall is connected.
Found issue. For some reason, phone caused router to revert SSID to router's ID and also change key. Only realized this when I saw new wi-fi that had fabulous signal strength but SSID I'd never seen before. Changed SSID and key to original and all is well. Need a drink.
I am running IOKP 4.3.1 on my nexus. I have downloaded the OTA update for kitkat 4.4. Can I flash the 4.4 update from cwm or so I have to return to stock then flash it? I ask this because my stock backup will not restore due to md5 mismatch. Thanks for any advice.
Anyone?
Just backup, restore a flash the 4.4 ROM.
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OK I've backed up iokp. Can I now flash 4.4 from cwm? Or do I need to flash stoc first?
razormccabe said:
OK I've backed up iokp. Can I now flash 4.4 from cwm? Or do I need to flash stoc first?
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You can only flash an OTA if you are on stock ROM.
OK but how do I get back to stock ROM then? My backup won't restore.
razormccabe said:
OK but how do I get back to stock ROM then? My backup won't restore.
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If you don't know how to flash back to stock manually you are probably better off using one of the toolkits in the development forums.
meekrawb said:
If you don't know how to flash back to stock manually you are probably better off using one of the toolkits in the development forums.
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Sorry I should have asked how I can do this without a pc...
razormccabe said:
Sorry I should have asked how I can do this without a pc...
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Tasssadar has some stock flashable zips here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48544617&postcount=255
Don't forget to thank him if you use it.
They seem to be stock kitkat. I would need to flash stock JB and then flash KK though, yeah?
razormccabe said:
They seem to be stock kitkat. I would need to flash stock JB and then flash KK though, yeah?
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No. Just wipe(cache, dalvik cache, data, and system) and then flash KK and you are done.
Another edit: Since you can't use a computer for this, you should download a few other ROMs so you have something else to flash if something goes wrong. I would really only recommend upgrading if you have access to a computer. Things can go wrong very easily. Good luck.
Thanks very much!
They aren't update custom ROMs, they're like factory images. You just need a kitkat 4.4 custom ROM that you can flash in custom recovery. If you don't have custom recovery on your tablet, you need to use your PC to flash it, or just boot temporarily.
Afterwards, restore your tablet, clear cache and dalvik cache, install zip, choose your custom rom, and flash it.
If there is an update for a ROM (such like nightlies for CM) you wouldn't have to restore the tablet, just flash the updated custom ROM because it's just an upgrade.
Sent from my Nexus 7
I attempted to flash a 4.4.2 rom yesterday but it couldnt and it gave me a status 7 error. I looked it up and people said that you have to update clockworkmod. Well i tried to through terminal but it couldn't. It said something like could not find directory. So if anyone has any idea what I can do pleast tell me.
Using Galaxy s3 sgh-i747 on PA 3.99.1 ROM
Flash Philz Touch from here via Odin (use the tar version in PDA): http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2att
alright i did it through odin and it worked..now im gonna make a backup again and try flashing a rom. hope it works. thanks for the help
If you can't flash a KK ROM, you may need to update your bootloader. If you're not on a 4.3 bootloader, try and avoid it for now.
audit13 said:
If you can't flash a KK ROM, you may need to update your bootloader. If you're not on a 4.3 bootloader, try and avoid it for now.
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im on a 4.3 rom but if i get error status 7 again ill just restore my backup and avoid it...is there a 4.3 bootloader? Also i was about to wipe it but its asking me wipe data/factory reset or clean to install a new ROM. I suggest its the 2nd one but if i do it and it doesnt work can i still restore my backup?
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im on a 4.3 rom but if i get error status 7 again ill just restore my backup and avoid it...is there a 4.3 bootloader? Also i was about to wipe it but its asking me wipe data/factory reset or clean to install a new ROM. I suggest its the 2nd one but if i do it and it doesnt work can i still restore my backup?
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There is a 4.3 bootloader that would be installed if you ran an OTA update to 4.3 or you manually installed the 4.3 bootloader.
Did you make your backup using Philz? If not, make the backup using Philz, then wipe and install.
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There is a 4.3 bootloader that would be installed if you ran an OTA update to 4.3 or you manually installed the 4.3 bootloader.
Did you make your backup using Philz? If not, make the backup using Philz, then wipe and install.
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I just made a backup on Philz and im not sure if i installed a 4.3 bootloader manually or OTA. Just to be clear im wiping to install ROM. so the 2nd option
orlans21 said:
I just made a backup on Philz and im not sure if i installed a 4.3 bootloader manually or OTA
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Doesn't really matter but it's good to know that you need to stay away from any attempts to downgrade the bootloader.
hahah why would i want to downgrade?
orlans21 said:
hahah why would i want to downgrade?
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I have seen posts where people bricked their phone when trying to return to a stock ROM using Odin.
well...im gonna have to put it back to a stock rom when i get a new phone and give this to my dad...i still have the 4.1 stock downloaded on my computer...i dont even remember how to put it back now lol. so i should try flashing a 4.4.2 rom? which rom do you prefer? i have carbon and liquidsmooth. i want halo like i do on PA and both have it i believe
orlans21 said:
well...im gonna have to put it back to a stock rom when i get a new phone and give this to my dad...i still have the 4.1 stock downloaded on my computer...i dont even remember how to put it back now lol
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You can't restore to a completely stock ROM not that you have a 4.3 bootloader. AT&T never released a full 4.3 stock ROM, only an update to 4.3 from an earlier stock ROM.
If you did not have a 4.3 bootloader, you could install any stock AT&T ROM such as 4.1.1. Being able to restore to stock 4.1.1 would also allow you to sim unlock your phone for free, if necessary.
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You can't restore to a completely stock ROM not that you have a 4.3 bootloader. AT&T never released a full 4.3 stock ROM, only an update to 4.3 from an earlier stock ROM.
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well im on rogers and its the same as att. i still have the original samsung touchwiz 4.1 rom just incase anything happens.
Your original post said you have an sgh-i747 which is an AT&T model. If you have a Rogers s3, it's an sgh-i747m.
Regardless of which model you have, you can't downgrade from any 4.3 bootloader which means you can't completely revert back to 4.1.1. The best you could do would be to run 4.1.1 on a 4.3 bootloader.
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Your original post said you have an sgh-i747 which is an AT&T model. If you have a Rogers s3, it's an sgh-i747m.
Regardless of which model you have, you can't downgrade from any 4.3 bootloader which means you can't completely revert back to 4.1.1. The best you could do would be to run 4.1.1 on a 4.3 bootloader.
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sorry i should have included the m lol. i wont worry about going back to 4.1 until the galaxy s5 comes out and im ready to give it to my dad. but back to focusing on this. im about to attempt to flash a 4.4.2 rom. either liquidsmooth or carbon. what do you like?
I prefer Validus version 4.3 because it includes Nova Launcher and it has a dark UI theme.
but thats 4.3. i wanna be on 4.4 and im installing nova and making it the way i had it before.
wait a second is it a 4.4 rom?
orlans21 said:
but thats 4.3. i wanna be on 4.4 and im installing nova and making it the way i had it before.
wait a second is it a 4.4 rom?
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It is a 4.4.2-based rom. The release is version 4.3.
hmm interesting...you do recommend it? what great features does it come with?
I like it because it's a very stripped-down ROM, has a dark UI, and is AOSP-based.
It's not radically different from other ROMs but has exactly what I want. I run the same ROM on a Nexus 4 and Motorola Atrix HD.
Hey guys,
I was running Cyanogenmod 11 for a while which I installed using the automatic tool online. During the summer I flashed Dirty Unicorns but I have issues with the camera and random rebooting. I just got a Galaxy Gear for Christmas and I've read that its only compatible with touchwiz roms.
I'm trying to go back to stock and I am ok with losing my root access.
I have an SGH-1747m on Baseband I747MVLUEMK5 and my service provider is Bell. The android version is 4.4.4 currently. Whats the easiest method to do this? I've read some concerning information that going back to an earlier version of android will soft brick your phone, but I believe the most current Bell firmware is still in Jelly Bean.
Is it as easy as downloading the correct firmware and flashing it using Clockworkmod Recovery?
Thanks
You should download the stock ROM from sammobile.com and flash it in Odin to get back to stock.
audit13 said:
You should download the stock ROM from sammobile.com and flash it in Odin to get back to stock.
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The latest version available for my baseband is 4.3. Will I run into problems going from 4.4.4 to 4.3?
Flashing in Odin will flash everything, including the bootloader and modem.
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Flashing in Odin will flash everything, including the bootloader and modem.
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Thanks. So if I'm understanding correctly I just flash the latest firmware released by my carrier (4.4.2)? Is there anything else to watch out for when choosing the firmware?
Also, before flashing should I make a backup with Clockwork Recovery or any other program? Will Clockwork Recovery still be present after flashing with ODIN?
ZombieLee said:
Thanks. So if I'm understanding correctly I just flash the latest firmware released by my carrier (4.4.2)? Is there anything else to watch out for when choosing the firmware?
Also, before flashing should I make a backup with Clockwork Recovery or any other program? Will Clockwork Recovery still be present after flashing with ODIN?
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Yes, flash the latest firmware for your phone. Be sure it's firmware for the i747m and not anything else. Always make a backup if you ever screw up or want to go back to where you are now. You will lose everything by flashing the stock firmware with ODIN, even clockwork mod recovery.
Thanks. When I made a backup before going to Dirty Unicorns I used Clockwork Recovery. If Clockwork will be deleted by flashing with ODIN, how would I utilize that backup if I needed it? Should I use another program to back up?
EDIT: I flashed it and everything went smoothly. Sincere thanks to everyone who gave me help!