Based on my reading and testing it seems the GSM LTE variant Note 2 ROMs are cross-compatible with the exception of the radio. That is, flashing of SGH-T889, SGH-I317 and GT-N7105 ROMs among one another works perfectly as long as you have the proper radio flashed as well.
I propose that the SGH-I317 and SGH-T889 Development forums cross-link to the GT-N7105 development forum, much as the Accessories forums of all Note 2 variants link to the N7100/N7105 Accessories forum.
In order to avoid potential confusion, developers could tag their threads as [N7105], [I317], and [T889] to designate the device the build was developed for and tested on. Users would then also know whether or not they would have to flash their respective radios after installation.
This will foster greatly expanded and accelerated development for the GSM LTE Note 2 variants. Developers will benefit from the inherent similarities of these devices (as they are more similar than different) and users would have greater variety.
friend'scatdied said:
Based on my reading and testing it seems the GSM LTE variant Note 2 ROMs are cross-compatible with the exception of the radio. That is, flashing of SGH-T889, SGH-I317 and GT-N7105 ROMs among one another works perfectly as long as you have the proper radio flashed as well.
I propose that the SGH-I317 and SGH-T889 Development forums cross-link to the GT-N7105 development forum, much as the Accessories forums of all Note 2 variants link to the N7100/N7105 Accessories forum.
In order to avoid potential confusion, developers could tag their threads as [N7105], [I317], and [T889] to designate the device the build was developed for and tested on. Users would then also know whether or not they would have to flash their respective radios after installation.
This will foster greatly expanded and accelerated development for the GSM LTE Note 2 variants. Developers will benefit from the inherent similarities of these devices (as they are more similar than different) and users would have greater variety.
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So you are saying you can run a custom rom from a t889 on a i317 and just flash the modem with whatever flavor you are using...So I can use a i317 with a t889 rom and flash a t889 modem on it and put my tmobile sim in the thing and all will be good right?
Looking for more feedback and confirmation on this as well!
Update, I flashed the i317 pacman rom on my t889v wind mobile and its working great
In most situations, the ROM's zip file won't even contain a modem file in the first place, so you don't need to flash any radio afterwards. Maybe RIL files or carrier-specific CSC settings on TW ROMs, but that's another matter altogether, and not something that would typically preclude your phone from working if you skipped it.
In the T889V's specific case: do not flash any modems in any circumstances unless you are ready to deal with the consequences. My thinking is that there's a bug somewhere that leads to NV item corruption instead of just plain bootloops like on other variants.
Darkshado said:
In most situations, the ROM's zip file won't even contain a modem file in the first place, so you don't need to flash any radio afterwards. Maybe RIL files or carrier-specific CSC settings on TW ROMs, but that's another matter altogether, and not something that would typically preclude your phone from working if you skipped it.
In the T889V's specific case: do not flash any modems in any circumstances unless you are ready to deal with the consequences. My thinking is that there's a bug somewhere that leads to NV item corruption instead of just plain bootloops like on other variants.
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Thanks for the response. By modem I assume you mean modems other than ones designed for my variant? I flashed the latest Wind Mobile modem from 2013 as I had the one prior to that.
Everything seems to be working fine, so I am happy. I was just apprehensive about flashing a rom designed for another phone as I do not fully understand what each contains, and if it would conflict with my phone.
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By modem I assume you mean modems other than ones designed for my variant?
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I do not fully understand what each contains, and if it would conflict with my phone.
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Yes. Although in some cases, even reflashing the original T889VVLALJ4 over itself lead to problems, but that's a moot point since you're running T889VVLBMA3 already.
As for as the zip's contents, you can see for yourself by checking the files themselves and the updater-script file. And of course by checking out a given ROM's thread.
Back to the original topic, I'd be okay with the proposed merger.
Is this still up for consideration? Ever since getting the T889, it has only been hinted that there may be some compatibility. Merging the forums where proper would make it clear what will work and what won't.
I have a big question
Hello everybody, can I use the ROM of a GT-N7105 in the SGH-T889?
I need a stable rom for my Note 2 SGH T-889 form T-mobile
friend'scatdied said:
Based on my reading and testing it seems the GSM LTE variant Note 2 ROMs are cross-compatible with the exception of the radio. That is, flashing of SGH-T889, SGH-I317 and GT-N7105 ROMs among one another works perfectly as long as you have the proper radio flashed as well.
I propose that the SGH-I317 and SGH-T889 Development forums cross-link to the GT-N7105 development forum, much as the Accessories forums of all Note 2 variants link to the N7100/N7105 Accessories forum.
In order to avoid potential confusion, developers could tag their threads as [N7105], [I317], and [T889] to designate the device the build was developed for and tested on. Users would then also know whether or not they would have to flash their respective radios after installation.
This will foster greatly expanded and accelerated development for the GSM LTE Note 2 variants. Developers will benefit from the inherent similarities of these devices (as they are more similar than different) and users would have greater variety.
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THE RADIO IS FOR THE WIFI? I have 7.1.2 installed but no wifi connection the wifi worked in the beginning of the installation then just stopped working
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Hello everyone, im looking to install cyanogenmod on my note 2 from wind mobile in canada (i think it uses AWS) and i cannot for the life of me target a custom rom compatible with my phone (or i have no idea were to look) under cyanogenmod there are 2 catagories relevant to my phone i believe in there wiki. T0lte and n7100. How can i figure out what one to use? (i hope cyanogenmod is the way to go, im looking for a slimmer rom to save some battery, no need for samsung kies, air play or whatever etc.)
Not n7100
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so definately T0lte? i really dont want to mess up my radios, as from the drama ive seen from other Canadian users it can be complete hell trying to resore them.
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so definately T0lte? i really dont want to mess up my radios, as from the drama ive seen from other Canadian users it can be complete hell trying to resore them.
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tolte, never n7100
Even though LTE is disabled out-of-the-box on the T889V (and was on the T889 prior to the update) its very much an "LTE" Note 2 device. Cyanogenmod and other custom ROMs typically flash only the /system partition, and possibly the kernel (and ramdisk, both included in boot.img to the specific). They shouldn't in most circumstances touch the modem partition that's behind the issues you're dreading.
To be on the safe side, make proper backups in both QPST and CDMA Workshop formats.
N7100 is nice and I got better battery life out of it than the TMO one. N7100 is only good on ATT Networks and will never have LTE. So the TMO Note2 is best.
Hello people,
I am sorry I have to make a new thread
I have a t889v note 2 on 4.3, rooted, with videotron 4.3 using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1975560 rom, baseband T889VVLUCMK4 and I want a piece of that kitkat action. I have used EFS professional to backup NV items because I don't want to end up with a f****d up IMEI number with no reception, but I'm not sure Im in the clear to test out different roms.
This is the reason for my post, I want to know which roms I would be the safest with. I have read so many conflicting posts on this I don't feel confident enough to make a judgement call. Does t0lte roms include any modem that would conflict with my t889v modem/baseband? What about t0ltetmo ? I understand that's the part where t-mobile comes in but this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...06&postcount=8 says I shouldn't ever use t0ltemo, but would t889v not be closer to t889 than GT-N7105 ? In the same thread people are saying they flash t-mobile roms and then just flash the canadian modem on top and it works fine, but I would rather not mess anything up the first time around.
Anyone care enough to help? Basically I just want to know what to look for in my rom selection, I understand I don't want a rom with a built-in modem, but this is conflicting too, omnirom early builds have no modem while later builds have one?
snwww said:
Hello people,
I am sorry I have to make a new thread
I have a t889v note 2 on 4.3, rooted, with videotron 4.3 using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1975560 rom, baseband T889VVLUCMK4 and I want a piece of that kitkat action. I have used EFS professional to backup NV items because I don't want to end up with a f****d up IMEI number with no reception, but I'm not sure Im in the clear to test out different roms.
This is the reason for my post, I want to know which roms I would be the safest with. I have read so many conflicting posts on this I don't feel confident enough to make a judgement call. Does t0lte roms include any modem that would conflict with my t889v modem/baseband? What about t0ltetmo ? I understand that's the part where t-mobile comes in but this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...06&postcount=8 says I shouldn't ever use t0ltemo, but would t889v not be closer to t889 than GT-N7105 ? In the same thread people are saying they flash t-mobile roms and then just flash the canadian modem on top and it works fine, but I would rather not mess anything up the first time around.
Anyone care enough to help? Basically I just want to know what to look for in my rom selection, I understand I don't want a rom with a built-in modem, but this is conflicting too, omnirom early builds have no modem while later builds have one?
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I'm guessing you've been deterred by my post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684412
In my experience, ROMs for the GT-N7105 work fine. You can also try other ROMs for AT&T, and Sprint, they are usually ok. I think there are many other posts on this on XDA, so have a look.
The moral of the story is, make sure to back up your EFS partition. It's that simple.
if it is a rom that you flash in recovery you should be fine. they don't usually contain a modem or bootloader that would bork your install. You should be able to flash att, tmo, or n7105 roms with no problem
Thank you very much to both of you, very appreciated.
I went on to install omnirom 4.4 but Im not really liking the multiwindow, its a poor experience compared to touchwiz, I might eventually switch to a touchwiz ui based rom to get note 3 features and all the goodies, Im not sure yet.
As long as you don't flash a non T889V modem you should be good. When in doubt, nothing stops you from checking the zip or tar to see if it includes a modem, and removing it if needed.
If you haven't seen it yet, some recoveries recently had issues after flashing KitKat ROMs where your IMEI would show as unknown along with the phone not having service. Flashing the same ROM with another, updated, recovery fixes it.
Hadn't been over there in quite a while, but the N7105 forums have some sweet ROMs if you're looking for a change that should work fine on our phones...
Currently running "CM Remix" which has everything but the kitchen sink for an AOSP rom, and so far seems very smooth and stable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50553630
How can you tell if a certain rom will work on the att variant?
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How can you tell if a certain rom will work on the att variant?
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They should all be safe to flash. Same hardware on the internal LTE variant.
The build.prop and APNs may vary slightly, but many of the ROMs in this forum are exactly the same as their international versions anyway
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How can you tell if a certain rom will work on the att variant?
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By checking for a modem in the zip as the n7105 modem isn't compatible with AT&T or t-mobile. If modem is in the zip I usually just replace with proper modem for your carrier.
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By checking for a modem in the zip as the n7105 modem isn't compatible with AT&T or t-mobile. If modem is in the zip I usually just replace with proper modem for your carrier.
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Mine is the ATT variant but unlocked and used in Central America. I'm guessing it will work with any modem?
eduardoandino17 said:
Mine is the ATT variant but unlocked and used in Central America. I'm guessing it will work with any modem?
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No since it's AT&T you will need an AT&T modem in the phone as any other modem will cause an unknown baseband.
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No since it's AT&T you will need an AT&T modem in the phone as any other modem will cause an unknown baseband.
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Got it, thanks!
Still running the ROM I mentioned in the OP, and it has too many features and too few flaws (none!) for me to try any other!
New build made yesterday - gonna try that, though
BTW, didn't have to change anything to get it optimized for the ATT model- even the APNs were all set up (unless maybe I restored settings that I wasn't aware of)...
1st Nov 2014 (ver 3.0.5.0 STABLE Fix)
Kernel : bundled with latest agni kernel ( Boeffla Sound version with new wifi module)
Update SuperSu to ver 2.16
native support to F2FS (no need to flash any convertor, native support F2FS partition of System. Internal data and Cache partition)
Fixed ART mode * (1 st Nov 2014)
slaydog said:
Still running the ROM I mentioned in the OP, and it has too many features and too few flaws (none!) for me to try any other!
New build made yesterday - gonna try that, though
BTW, didn't have to change anything to get it optimized for the ATT model- even the APNs were all set up (unless maybe I restored settings that I wasn't aware of)...
1st Nov 2014 (ver 3.0.5.0 STABLE Fix)
Kernel : bundled with latest agni kernel ( Boeffla Sound version with new wifi module)
Update SuperSu to ver 2.16
native support to F2FS (no need to flash any convertor, native support F2FS partition of System. Internal data and Cache partition)
Fixed ART mode * (1 st Nov 2014)
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Looks like a great rom!. I'm assuming this rom is ok to flash for any LTE variant (Bell) since it doesn't include a modem?
shadow_cruiser said:
Looks like a great rom!. I'm assuming this rom is ok to flash for any LTE variant (Bell) since it doesn't include a modem?
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Should be fine! Just back up as you always would with TWRP and make sure you backup the modem as well. That way you'll always have one backed up if you need it just in case...
Yep, as long a modem isn't included in the zip (which it *typically* isn't in the case of AOSP based roms), you're good to go.
I personally don't even flash t0lteatt roms when they're available and instead use their t0lte counterparts, as the t0lte versions are sometimes more likely to be updated more often (and in some cases the t0lteatt device tree has been abandoned entirely!)
And if anyone's wanting to build a rom from source, while we're on the topic of AOSP roms, the t0lte tree is the way to go as far as the Galaxy Note 2 LTE models are concerned.
nuuits said:
Yep, as long a modem isn't included in the zip (which it *typically* isn't in the case of AOSP based roms), you're good to go.
I personally don't even flash t0lteatt roms when they're available and instead use their t0lte counterparts, as the t0lte versions are sometimes more likely to be updated more often (and in some cases the t0lteatt device tree has been abandoned entirely!)
And if anyone's wanting to build a rom from source, while we're on the topic of AOSP roms, the t0lte tree is the way to go as far as the Galaxy Note 2 LTE models are concerned.
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What reminded me to check the international forum was when I went to deactivate my old phones in Google Play Music, I noticed most of them were listed as an N7105- and all of the ROMs were downloaded from this forum anyway...
I was wondering about trying Roms from that forum too. I kept seeing posts where someone said something about a DN4 Rom. So I looked it up and downloaded..........only to find that it is not one of the Roms that works on our phone.......as of yet. It did flash and start up, but before I could make it past the welcome screen, I got a bunch of pop-ups about various items "quit working." And they kept coming back. And then I had the unknown baseband with no signal.................basically it just doesn't work. Damn shame too, cause it looked so nice. But this did make me look at the other Roms and I will be trying a few of them. I must say though, DN4 had my mouth watering for the GN4 experience on my 2.
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I was wondering about trying Roms from that forum too. I kept seeing posts where someone said something about a DN4 Rom. So I looked it up and downloaded..........only to find that it is not one of the Roms that works on our phone.......as of yet. It did flash and start up, but before I could make it past the welcome screen, I got a bunch of pop-ups about various items "quit working." And they kept coming back. And then I had the unknown baseband with no signal.................basically it just doesn't work. Damn shame too, cause it looked so nice. But this did make me look at the other Roms and I will be trying a few of them. I must say though, DN4 had my mouth watering for the GN4 experience on my 2.
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You can only flash roms from the n7105 section. The roms in the development and original development sections won't work
Sent from my SGH-I317 using Tapatalk
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You can only flash roms from the n7105 section. The roms in the development and original development sections won't work
Sent from my SGH-I317 using Tapatalk
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Thanks for your help. Did not know that....
Kreateablaze said:
You can only flash roms from the n7105 section. The roms in the development and original development sections won't work
Sent from my SGH-I317 using Tapatalk
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Can you clarify this?
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Can you clarify this?
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Only flash the roms in the n7105 development section. It's labeled. The original development and development section won't work.
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I got DN4 working on my unlocked i317/ATT Note 2. But, I'm using a T-mobile sim. Phone runs like butter. Really love this ROM
With Lollipop 5.0 available for international variants such as the I9505, is it possible to simply flash that official rom, along with a U.S. modem to the SGH-m919?
I have read threads where CUSTOM ROMS are compatible with both the I9505 and M919, but not the stock I9505 rom already available.
Am I missing something obvious with this question because I know I am not the first to think of it. After comparing hardware specs of the two models, only the CPU looked different.
Has anyone successfully done this or has anyone done this and then needed a dozen workarounds only to get below par functionality? One of the reasons that I have not flashed to all of the current custom roms, is that each has "no Bluetooth support yet" or "Wifi calling not working." I truly respect the work of the modding community, as I can not do what it does, but I just do not want any more never ending workarounds simply to makes calls and texts. Flashing a rom? Yes. I run both T-Mobile and Metro versions of the latest M919 firmware/software.
Thanks much.
Bluetooth worked for me. WiFi calling will not work either way, no matter how official. Needs to be T-Mobile firmware. I think there is a guide to flash it in general thread if you're interested. I wouldn't do it
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Bluetooth worked for me. WiFi calling will not work either way, no matter how official. Needs to be T-Mobile firmware. I think there is a guide to flash it in general thread if you're interested. I wouldn't do it
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Thank you very much. I have spotty coverage where I live. I go from 4G LTE to no signal 20 feet from my house. I wanted to try Lollipop without using a custom, buggy rom. Many of the custom roms look fantastic and feel snappy but the list of "not working" and bugs to be fixed in next build is simply not worth it to me.
Hey guys,
I'm sure this has probably been answered somewhere but I have an old SGH-i317M from TELUS and was wondering if you can flash custom ROMs for N7105 on these old devices. I've noticed that only the International variants have been kept up to date in terms of development work when looking at Cyanogenmod whereas the US models have pretty much died after KitKat.
May you please advise?
Thank you.
deltatux
No, don't use anything from a different model number.
I know that other than the modem firmware, there is no difference between the sgh-i317, sgh-t889, and gt-n7105. However I don't know if the SGH-i317M from TELUS is any different from the SGH-i317 from AT&T. Some cursory googling leads me to believe that they're the same.
You can use 85% of gt-n7105 on i317 i am currenlt using Mokee from N7105, flash shift kernel firstafter flashing rom then reboot