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Is there a way to get the Sprint ID as an APK or flashable? I'm on Bonsai 4, and don't want to go back to DI18 stock just to get the update, but I'd like to at least take a look at Sprint ID before I decide it's junk.
There's a configurable flashable found here. Sprint ID is W_Installer.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=987777
Once its intalled though you're probably going to have to reflash to get rid of it.
JettMartinez said:
Is there a way to get the Sprint ID as an APK or flashable? I'm on Bonsai 4, and don't want to go back to DI18 stock just to get the update, but I'd like to at least take a look at Sprint ID before I decide it's junk.
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JettMartinez said:
Is there a way to get the Sprint ID as an APK or flashable? I'm on Bonsai 4, and don't want to go back to DI18 stock just to get the update, but I'd like to at least take a look at Sprint ID before I decide it's junk.
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You can pull Launcher2.apk and W_Installer.apk from the update.zip. Not sure if you can install them like regular apks but you can copy them to /system/apps/
Edit: You don't need W_Installer.apk, which is the tutorial widgets. I thought it might cause a problem if you didn't have it but I have confirmed that you can remove it.
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Once its intalled though you're probably going to have to reflash to get rid of it.
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Thanks for the info, that was quick!
I'll do a nandroid backup first. And if restoring that doesn't work I'll reflash the ROM. Just didn't feel like odin-ing back to November.
JettMartinez said:
Is there a way to get the Sprint ID as an APK or flashable? I'm on Bonsai 4, and don't want to go back to DI18 stock just to get the update, but I'd like to at least take a look at Sprint ID before I decide it's junk.
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IT IS JUNK...trust me.
question 1: will THIS theme work for our TW launchers?
question 2: if it does, does anybody have the stock or a way to go back to stock just in case i decide to go back to stock?
thanks in advance....
anybody know an answer?
It a different app
Lol but u should be able to easily change it
Its only a few pngs in the res foulder
No u cant go stock i think
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m_reyna_16 said:
question 1: will THIS theme work for our TW launchers?
question 2: if it does, does anybody have the stock or a way to go back to stock just in case i decide to go back to stock?
thanks in advance....
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I don't think you can just install it. There are a few things different between the phones.
In regards to go back to stock, my suggestion is to do a Nandroid backup of your phone now, while is stock. You can change the name of the backup to Stock or something you'll remember. Then you'll always have a stock backup in case a rom or theme goes bad. Just boot into recovery, backup/restore and select your stock backup and you're back to square one. In fact, it's always advisable to do a backup just before you flash anything major. Get into the habit and you'll never (almost ) be stuck with no way out.
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m_reyna_16 said:
question 1: will THIS theme work for our TW launchers?
question 2: if it does, does anybody have the stock or a way to go back to stock just in case i decide to go back to stock?
thanks in advance....
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1. The zip as is works on our phones (I played guinea pig and put it on my phone) Be aware it puts TW Launcher BACK on your phone (if you took it off) AND changes several apps. So have fun. It's a VERY nice theme... It won't change signal meters... FYI
2. I have already posted the stock theme here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1279964 . So yes.
brkear1967 said:
1. The zip as is works on our phones (I played guinea pig and put it on my phone) Be aware it puts TW Launcher BACK on your phone (if you took it off) AND changes several apps. So have fun. It's a VERY nice theme... It won't change signal meters... FYI
2. I have already posted the stock theme here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1279964 . So yes.
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thanks... ill try it out!
So I am currently running ACS ICS v5.1 and will be needing to switch my Epic to a completely new Sprint account/number etc.
Will I need to revert back to stock ROM for this process, or can I stay on the custom ROM?
Would appreciate any insight into this matter. Thanks!!
No, as long as the needed files have not been removed like Sprint_app_updater and Sprintandroidextensions and probably devicemanagement.apk.
kennyglass123 said:
No, as long as the needed files have not been removed like Sprint_app_updater and Sprintandroidextensions and probably devicemanagement.apk.
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Thanks for your help!
kennyglass123 said:
No, as long as the needed files have not been removed like Sprint_app_updater and Sprintandroidextensions and probably devicemanagement.apk.
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I guess I will need to go back to Stock GB for now. Is there any method to flash stock GB with root through CWM 5?
familymedia said:
I guess I will need to go back to Stock GB for now. Is there any method to flash stock GB with root through CWM 5?
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There is no completely stock with root, but stocky-ish ROMs. Like here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339579
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There is no completely stock with root, but stocky-ish ROMs. Like here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339579
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That post says the following:
"-Removed some Sprint/Samsung bloat"
Is there a way to find out if the stuff I need was not removed?
familymedia said:
That post says the following:
"-Removed some Sprint/Samsung bloat"
Is there a way to find out if the stuff I need was not removed?
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Yes. You can either ask what was removed in the thread or download the file, open it in Windows explorer and look in the system/app folder for the apps you need. If you like that ROM, we can get you what you need. I have the stock deodexed ROM that has all the stock apps in it. Or I just found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340385&highlight=deodexed+EI22
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Yes. You can either ask what was removed in the thread or download the file, open it in Windows explorer and look in the system/app folder for the apps you need. If you like that ROM, we can get you what you need. I have the stock deodexed ROM that has all the stock apps in it. Or I just found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340385&highlight=deodexed+EI22
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Well as it turns out, all this was for nought. I ended up getting the Galaxy S II / ET4G. After playing around a bit, I'm starting to realize that I really miss my Epic. Ill miss everyone here on the forum as well! Thanks again for your help. Ill still keep on peeking in every once in a while...
Hello,
In October I purchased my first true smartphone, the Galaxy S3 i747.
Since then I have rooted and just have a few simple questions.
I haven't installed a custom ROM, and I really don't know much about them other than that they are an alternative to the stock android os (4.1, 4.0, etc.) that comes with your phone. I have a few questions about ROMs.
I have heard good things about cleanROM, and I want to download it to my phone, but I can't seem to find my phone's version of it. Does it even exist for my version? If not, what are some excellent alternatives? (Must be able to change status bar, I hate the grey one in 4.1.1, just updated tonight) Finally, with a custom ROM, will I ever have to do anything with the stock OS again? Because I get this error message now after i have upgraded to 4.1.1, that doesnt let me check for updates as I have rooted my phone.
Thanks a ton for your help guys, and sorry for the noobish questions!
Zay
Zay48 said:
Hello,
In October I purchased my first true smartphone, the Galaxy S3 i747.
Since then I have rooted and just have a few simple questions.
I haven't installed a custom ROM, and I really don't know much about them other than that they are an alternative to the stock android os (4.1, 4.0, etc.) that comes with your phone. I have a few questions about ROMs.
I have heard good things about cleanROM, and I want to download it to my phone, but I can't seem to find my phone's version of it. Does it even exist for my version? If not, what are some excellent alternatives? (Must be able to change status bar, I hate the grey one in 4.1.1, just updated tonight) Finally, with a custom ROM, will I ever have to do anything with the stock OS again? Because I get this error message now after i have upgraded to 4.1.1, that doesnt let me check for updates as I have rooted my phone.
Thanks a ton for your help guys, and sorry for the noobish questions!
Zay
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I may be wrong but it looks like cleanROM is for only Verizon. I dont think Scott has an AT&T version because he does not have our phone.
Zay48 said:
Hello,
In October I purchased my first true smartphone, the Galaxy S3 i747.
Since then I have rooted and just have a few simple questions.
I haven't installed a custom ROM, and I really don't know much about them other than that they are an alternative to the stock android os (4.1, 4.0, etc.) that comes with your phone. I have a few questions about ROMs.
I have heard good things about cleanROM, and I want to download it to my phone, but I can't seem to find my phone's version of it. Does it even exist for my version? If not, what are some excellent alternatives? (Must be able to change status bar, I hate the grey one in 4.1.1, just updated tonight) Finally, with a custom ROM, will I ever have to do anything with the stock OS again? Because I get this error message now after i have upgraded to 4.1.1, that doesnt let me check for updates as I have rooted my phone.
Thanks a ton for your help guys, and sorry for the noobish questions!
Zay
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I had the same questions as you did when I first started...
Best thing to do is go into the android development forums or the android original development fund a Rom, read some of the posts and feedback on it, and if you like what your reading try it out due your self.
Some roms are built around the stock TWz JB os so looks wise is minimal but alot of the extra crap removed i.e all att bloat crap apps that you never use, and other tweaks here and there.
All this into can be found on the OPs first post about the Rom, and make sure that Rom is due your phone!
Follow all pre flashing instructions, and backup!!!!!
Just flash and test it out, worst case you can just restore back to your back up and it will be as you never flashed.
There is a link with the most common Roms I'm pretty sure it's a sticky, I always use a rom that active support for it so as issues come up, they get resolved.
This stuff can get very confusing, read, search, and just post Qs some people like my self have no qualms responding to repeat questions as we all were there once before.
But search is your friend
Hope this helps!
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mest22 said:
I had the same questions as you did when I first started...
Best thing to do is go into the android development forums or the android original development fund a Rom, read some of the posts and feedback on it, and if you like what your reading try it out due your self.
Some roms are built around the stock TWz JB os so looks wise is minimal but alot of the extra crap removed i.e all att bloat crap apps that you never use, and other tweaks here and there.
All this into can be found on the OPs first post about the Rom, and make sure that Rom is due your phone!
Follow all pre flashing instructions, and backup!!!!!
Just flash and test it out, worst case you can just restore back to your back up and it will be as you never flashed.
There is a link with the most common Roms I'm pretty sure it's a sticky, I always use a rom that active support for it so as issues come up, they get resolved.
This stuff can get very confusing, read, search, and just post Qs some people like my self have no qualms responding to repeat questions as we all were there once before.
But search is your friend
Hope this helps!
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Thanks a ton for your response
I have a few more questions. What is a good backup application? I really know nothing about them so if somebody would reccomend one that would be great! Another thing that drew me to cleanROM is that usefull applications like kies air and dropbox weren't removed. Is this the case with many roms?
Thanks
Zay
Zay48 said:
Thanks a ton for your response
I have a few more questions. What is a good backup application? I really know nothing about them so if somebody would reccomend one that would be great! Another thing that drew me to cleanROM is that usefull applications like kies air and dropbox weren't removed. Is this the case with many roms?
Thanks
Zay
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Dropbox is always downloadable from the play store. Pretty sure it's the same deal with kies air, you can just redownload.
Backup as system is always done in CWM.
Backup applications and data for them,I highly recommend titanium back up, awesome app but phone needs to be rooted, with that app you can backup all your applications, flash a rom then just install titanium backup and restore all applications. It's very nice!
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mest22 said:
Dropbox is always downloadable from the play store. Pretty sure it's the same deal with kies air, you can just redownload.
Backup as system is always done in CWM.
Backup applications and data for them,I highly recommend titanium back up, awesome app but phone needs to be rooted, with that app you can backup all your applications, flash a rom then just install titanium backup and restore all applications. It's very nice!
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Thank you!
I'll find a rom and give it a shot, and report back if I have any questions.
Zay
Sorry for the double post, but I just realized after installing titanium that I no longer have root access. My device state is still modified and applications I had before I upgraded to 4.1.1 that needed root still work. However, no new apps that require root will work, and root checkers say my device isn't rooted help please!
Zay
Zay48 said:
Sorry for the double post, but I just realized after installing titanium that I no longer have root access. My device state is still modified and applications I had before I upgraded to 4.1.1 that needed root still work. However, no new apps that require root will work, and root checkers say my device isn't rooted help please!
Zay
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So your phone isn't rooted..
Did you try to when you hold vol- and power does the phone boot into recovery mode which should be CWM ... if that happens you are rooted..
Otherwise try to start all over with Odin and the tar files you need to root.
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Zay48 said:
Thanks a ton for your response
I have a few more questions. What is a good backup application? I really know nothing about them so if somebody would reccomend one that would be great! Another thing that drew me to cleanROM is that usefull applications like kies air and dropbox weren't removed. Is this the case with many roms?
Thanks
Zay
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I use Titanium Backup all the time. Everytime I install a new ROM, warranty my phone, or do any sort of wipe. It is amazing!! I dont ever back up system apps tho, just user installed. It backs up everything from the APK to saved games and settings!
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Zay48 said:
Sorry for the double post, but I just realized after installing titanium that I no longer have root access. My device state is still modified and applications I had before I upgraded to 4.1.1 that needed root still work. However, no new apps that require root will work, and root checkers say my device isn't rooted help please!
Zay
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use this guide to root your phone. It is the best one out there!!
h t t p ://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-u-s-and-canada-galaxy-s3-sgh-t999sgh-i747sph-l710-fail-proofnoob-proof/
Copy and paste that link into your browser and remove the spaces between "http"
..but I had root access previously, seems like the update took it away. I'll just re root
Zay
I previously used odin to root my phone, does odin do exactly the same stuff as cwm and can it flash the same roms as cwm? Or should I just start using cwm now and never use odin?
Zay
Zay48 said:
I previously used odin to root my phone, does odin do exactly the same stuff as cwm and can it flash the same roms as cwm? Or should I just start using cwm now and never use odin?
Zay
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Odin is used to root the phone from stock.. it allows you to first install cwm and su ..once that is done, Odin isn't used any longer unless your reverting back to stock, CWM is used thus forward.
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mest22 said:
Odin is used to root the phone from stock.. it allows you to first install cwm and su ..once that is done, Odin isn't used any longer unless your reverting back to stock, CWM is used thus forward.
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Thanks!
So I still have su, it just doesn't work. Will rooting again with odin affect anything negatively? I think I'll try Cyanogenmod once I root again, it seems like a good customizable rom
Zay
Zay48 said:
Thanks!
So I still have su, it just doesn't work. Will rooting again with odin affect anything negatively? I think I'll try Cyanogenmod once I root again, it seems like a good customizable rom
Zay
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You should have no problems... And su needs to set permissions, and binaries..
I found this link with videos on rooting, very helpful..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728824&highlight=heimdall
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Just rooted again with odin, cwm installed Will start backing stuff up now, then I'll install a ROM
Thanks for the help again man I'll report back if I have any problems or questions.
Zay
Zay48 said:
Just rooted again with odin, cwm installed Will start backing stuff up now, then I'll install a ROM
Thanks for the help again man I'll report back if I have any problems or questions.
Zay
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No problem man, happy to help.. shoot me a pm either way. Curious to know how it goes :thumbup::beer:
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I was trying to get "hotspot for all sprint samsung" to work. found here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idone.hotspot
He said it should work so I used this app to check my binary so I used this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su.fixer&hl=en
and it says no binary installed. But I had this one installed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su&hl=en. So I thought it would be smart to install this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.superuser&hl=en.
Now my phone is stuck in this recovery cycle and won't turn on.
Please help! I hope I didn't mess my phone up.
KingKobra813 said:
I was trying to get "hotspot for all sprint samsung" to work. found here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idone.hotspot
He said it should work so I used this app to check my binary so I used this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su.fixer&hl=en
and it says no binary installed. But I had this one installed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su&hl=en. So I thought it would be smart to install this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.superuser&hl=en.
Now my phone is stuck in this recovery cycle and won't turn on.
Please help! I hope I didn't mess my phone up.
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After doing some research while waiting for a reply on this. Correct me if i'm wrong but I will need to flash a different rom? If that is correct, how do I do that? I always use the stock roms.
KingKobra813 said:
After doing some research while waiting for a reply on this. Correct me if i'm wrong but I will need to flash a different rom? If that is correct, how do I do that? I always use the stock roms.
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Can you get into download mode? Buttons: volume down... Home... Power...
If so, odin the stock rom and start over. Odin cf auto root, twrp etc...
jhill110 said:
Can you get into download mode? Buttons: volume down... Home... Power...
If so, odin the stock rom and start over. Odin cf auto root, twrp etc...
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Yeah I can get in that mode. What do I do once I am in that mode? Sorry Im not really good with this type of stuff. When I get in download mode it says "Downloading.. Do not turn off target."
What should I do from here?
I'm guessing once I get my phone home and plug it in and run odin it should be pretty self-explanatory. So disregard my last post. I will ask questions when I run into them. Thanks for your help
Download the stock tar and follow the instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/stock-n910pvpu1anie-stock-tar-t2944867
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Do what GhostAssassin said. Once your back on stock you can flash cf-auto root and TWRP recovery if you want... just like you did before. As for going about getting hotspot unlocked, dont use generic methods/apps unless you want to run into this kind of problem. There are much better and easier ways of doing this. Do some searching in your specific device forums instead. With all the steps you went through you could have flashed one zip and been done. You could have also flashed a stock rooted rom such as mine and been in business in no time. Before you attempt mods and things in the future, make sure it's fully compatible with your specific device because there are differences in code from one device to another., depending on what it is.
GhostAssassin said:
Download the stock tar and follow the instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/stock-n910pvpu1anie-stock-tar-t2944867
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Thank you very much! Those instructions worked perfectly.
tx_dbs_tx said:
Do what GhostAssassin said. Once your back on stock you can flash cf-auto root and TWRP recovery if you want... just like you did before. As for going about getting hotspot unlocked, dont use generic methods/apps unless you want to run into this kind of problem. There are much better and easier ways of doing this. Do some searching in your specific device forums instead. With all the steps you went through you could have flashed one zip and been done. You could have also flashed a stock rooted rom such as mine and been in business in no time. Before you attempt mods and things in the future, make sure it's fully compatible with your specific device because there are differences in code from one device to another., depending on what it is.
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Thank you. You said he are using a stock rooted rom? Can you point me in the direction to get that? Sounds just like what I'm looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/development/rom-t2956667
Did you install a custom recovery?
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GhostAssassin said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/development/rom-t2956667
Did you install a custom recovery?
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Yes. you must install a custom recovery in order to flash a custom or stock rooted rom. At this time TWRP is the only recovery that officially supports our Sprint Note 4. Trying other recoveries for other note 4's "might" work but in my opinion if it isn't fully tested and confirmed by the recovery project team then you shouldn't flash it on your phone. With that said, look in the Original development forum here in the Sprint note 4 forum and you will find the TWRP thread. Same for CF-auto root... just do a search and you will find it.
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Do what GhostAssassin said. Once your back on stock you can flash cf-auto root and TWRP recovery if you want... just like you did before. As for going about getting hotspot unlocked, dont use generic methods/apps unless you want to run into this kind of problem. There are much better and easier ways of doing this. Do some searching in your specific device forums instead. With all the steps you went through you could have flashed one zip and been done. You could have also flashed a stock rooted rom such as mine and been in business in no time. Before you attempt mods and things in the future, make sure it's fully compatible with your specific device because there are differences in code from one device to another., depending on what it is.
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What zip can I flash to unlock the hotspot?
KingKobra813 said:
What zip can I flash to unlock the hotspot?
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I'll have to make a flashable zip of the mod I did myself. give me a bit and I'll post it here.
tx_dbs_tx said:
I'll have to make a flashable zip of the mod I did myself. give me a bit and I'll post it here.
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Awesome!
KingKobra813 said:
Awesome!
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Wait... are you on odexed or deodexed rom? NIE or NK2 rom?
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Wait... are you on odexed or deodexed rom? NIE or NK2 rom?
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I don't know what that means. But I'm running just the stock rom.
Go into settings/About device/Software version. At the very top you will see which rom version you're on. The last three letters is the version you have. Look in my Hybrid Edition rom thread in the 3rd post in mods section. I only made the zips for NK2 but I can make the NIE mods later. Most pople have probably upgraded to NK2. Find out if your rom is odexed or deodexed before flashing and download the one you need.
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Go into settings/About device/Software version. At the very top you will see which rom version you're on. The last three letters is the version you have. Look in my Hybrid Edition rom thread in the 3rd post in mods section. I only made the zips for NK2 but I can make the NIE mods later. Most pople have probably upgraded to NK2. Find out if your rom is odexed or deodexed before flashing and download the one you need.
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Yep It is NIE. Now how do I tell if it is odexed or deodexed?
Unless you have flashed a custom rom on your phone you still have the factory installed odexed rom. If you have fladhed a stock odin rom .tar then it will also be odexed. If you never flashed a custom rom you will be odexed. I went through a bit of trouble making the odexed hotspot mod. Its very rarely done for stock odexed roms. But I know theres people out there who want it for their stock rom.