Hello All,
aXcelio here…..
I'm new to the world of Android switched from the iPhone….(was and still am a loyal user of IOS devices for the better part of 5 years)…..but out of shear boredom, I made the decision to decided to make the switch and I for the most part could not be happier. In doing so I picked up a Galaxy Note II SGH-1317 (AT&T), I've updated the stock rom (I think that's what its called) to JellyBean 4.2.1……now I'm in a place where I want take advantage of some of the feature embedded in CM (it looks really cool)……
So a buddy of mine, who's been running with droid's for as long as I've been running IOS decided to give me a hand in getting my device rooted……we used an exploit called EXYNOS, and installed TWRP (again forgive me ignorance if I'm speaking out of term…I'm learning, or trying too), everything appears to be running without incident, (with the exception of my not being able to create any backup…as the system tells me that I don't have any free space)….get back to that in a lil bit.
Now….I scored the CM site as well as XDA, but haven't really been able to find what I'm looking for (some of which could be out of fear of destroying my device, and some of which is based on a lack of understanding….more I think though of destroying my device……..I should note that I completely understand that any of that any info I get here or there…..is as is, and without any guarantee.) So here I am reaching out to you folks for some guidance……..with that allow me to ask a couple of questions…..
In an effort to get a better understanding of what my buddy did…..I would like to go through the process of setting my device back to defaults (as if I just brought it home from the store) no root, no play apps that I've installed….(I can do that later, and I'm not overly concerned about losing anything) and re-root the device…..that being said, is there a way to that (set the device back to defaults)….I've seen one article using the stock firmware, (which I've downloaded) and another which states that I can do a factory reset which will unroot the device…(but not sure what approach to take or for that matter I should even worry about that)
The second thing I'm wondering about is this……most of what I've read regarding the install of CM is that I need clockwork recovery (or something along those lines) but I have TWRP…..if I opt to not reset the phone back to factory default and unroot (or find that I really don't need to move in that direction) can I install CM using TWRP?…..if I need clockwork, can I instal this over TWRP……or do I need to do something different?
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The last thing I have (at least for right now) is this….assuming I can move forward with the install and configuration of CM, I wonder if any of you can provide a step by step guide on how I go about this on my particular device……I've seen this article well as this ones these however appear to be for version 10, of CM…but I see there is a 10.1……I read another article (but can't seem to find it now…which stated that it worked with my device and 10.1, with a link but all of the nighties….seemed to be specific to the Galaxy Note…..not the Note II…..and again I would much rather reach out to you guys for guidance prior to doing anything…..The last question I have is I see there is a version 7100 of my phone and then one that says something about LTE (but not specific version……) is the SGH-1317 an LTE device that is version agnostic (if you will)….in other words if I see a post for an LTE GNII is that speaking to my device or something else……
Thanks a lot……
aXcelio
If your all ready rooted why go back to stock?
You don't have to install CWM TWRP is fine as your main recovery.
don't install any ROM for the N7100, that is the non LTE version of the Note 2, it will brick your phone.
CM10 is Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. CM10.1 is 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Read the forums for the specific ROM it will give instructions on installing the ROM even if it mentions to use CWM, installing with TWRP is fine.
READ READ READ and have fun
I think i understand, you want to reset and do all this stuff on your phone yourself.
? You would would have to Odin your phone back. Either mobile Odin or one for pc. Pretty simple task once you get the files you need. Think that's right..
Edit: as the guy above me said either is fine. Just preference in what recovery to use. I would suggest to only use cmr based recovery as those seem to be more friendly with development programs and roms than the official by koush that you see in play store. I wouldn't even downloaded it.
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I think i understand, you want to reset and do all this stuff on your phone yourself.
? You would would have to Odin your phone back. Either mobile Odin or one for pc. Pretty simple task once you get the files you need. Think that's right..
Edit: as the guy above me said either is fine. Just preference in what recovery to use. I would suggest to only use cmr based recovery as those seem to be more friendly with development programs and roms than the official by koush that you see in play store. I wouldn't even downloaded it.
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PC Odin is more safe for the record
Here is a link to a post that breaks down the basics of starting from scratch, rooting and installing clockworkmod and then flashing a ROM. The instructions are in reply to a gentleman inquiring about the Jedi ROM but the instructions will be good for most other ROMs out there. Just check the installation instructions in the op of any rom to make sure there is not something else required for install.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35726061
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Hey I have the Verizon model and would like to learn how to install a ROM. I am tired of the issues the stock ROM has. Will anyone please help me root and install a good, fast, stable ROM in which everything works flawlessly (if that's even possible). I also need to know how to return to stock if Verizon ever sends an OTA update. I don't have a computer but im a pretty advanced user if there us any way to do all of this from my phone I will love to learn
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I would love to help you but I'm a little sketchy myself. I have just unlocked and rooted mine after being frustrated with lack of timely updates to deal with a few minor but increasingly annoying issues. Now I have a few more issues.
In the meantime I strongly recommend you read everything you can on the process to begin to familiarize yourself with the procedures and what to expect. Get acquainted with the Galaxy Nexus forums and bookmarking useful information for reference later. There are also a few step by step guides to get you rooted and unlocked. I seem to remember there being at least a couple different ways of getting it done. Don't rush into it. Get organized and be patient. There's a lot of great people here so it shouldn't be long before someone jumps in and gets you pointed in the right direction. Good luck and I'll keep an eye on this thread.
I actually really prefer to just update the software to 4.0.4 and would like to use the official stock update. I want the simplest process available and I hope to not have to root. Is there any way I'm so sick of waiting on Verizon. This would be a piece of cake if I had a computer right now.
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If you dont want to root you will have to wait. The stock roms are slow and buggy anyways. Rooting is your friend
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Firstly, follow this link and follow the steps for rooting:
http://www.techzek.com/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-nexus-on-android-4-0-4-ics-firmware/
Once you have done that, you now have ClockworkMod on your phone with superuser access which will allow the installation of custom ROMs.
Next, go to the Google Play Shop (marketplace) and download Rom Manager:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager&hl=en
This makes installing new ROMs much easier, and allows you to take a backup too.
The choice of ROM I can't help you with. I haven't tried many custom ROMs on my GNexus, but my on my SGS2 I ran CyanogenMod, and I am hearing good things about CM9. However, I must defer recommending a ROM to someone with more experience.
Once you have downloaded a ROM,
* Copy the zip file to your SDCard root on your Gnexus.
* Load up ROM Manager
* Press Install ROM from SD Card
* Select your Zip file
* Follow On-screen instructions
You may also have to clear the data and cache on your phone to get the new ROM to work properly. clearing the data partition will wipe your phone of personal data, so use with caution.
This can be done once CWM is installed by turning your phone off completely, and then holding both volume up and down, and pressing the power button.
When you get a picture of the Android logo with it's insides showing, use the UP volume key to select Recovery Mode. Then click the Power button to select it. CWM Recovery will now load, and you can select Wipe Data / Factory Reset.
Let me know if there's anything else you want to know.
1.) You can't do this without a computer
2.) Even if you were to have a computer for a little bit just so you can flash some roms, I wouldn't recommend it just incase you need to return to stock if your phone starts to get buggy.
bradleyyy said:
I actually really prefer to just update the software to 4.0.4 and would like to use the official stock update. I want the simplest process available and I hope to not have to root. Is there any way I'm so sick of waiting on Verizon. This would be a piece of cake if I had a computer right now.
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There is no official 4.0.4 update for toro (i.e., Verizon) models yet...
OK, so my AT&T Note 2 is almost here (FedEx tried to deliver it ye3sterday when I was at work) so I want to make sure I am ready when it gets here. So some questions:
1 I downloaded Odin and understand how to root the phone but where do I get the file to use with Odin to do the rooting?
2 After rooting, what program do I use to flash a new rom?
3 Is there a sticky thread somewhere with this information that I could read?
4 Is there a good program to import all of my contacts from my old Windows phone? I'm not sure what format they are stored in so that is why I mention that it is a Windows phone.
5 (opinion) What is the best rom for an AT&T Note 2? I plan on adding lots of applications later and I really don't like re-installing things often so I'll probably stick with whichever rom I choose for quite a while.
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OK, so my AT&T Note 2 is almost here (FedEx tried to deliver it ye3sterday when I was at work) so I want to make sure I am ready when it gets here. So some questions:
1 I downloaded Odin and understand how to root the phone but where do I get the file to use with Odin to do the rooting?
2 After rooting, what program do I use to flash a new rom?
3 Is there a sticky thread somewhere with this information that I could read?
4 Is there a good program to import all of my contacts from my old Windows phone? I'm not sure what format they are stored in so that is why I mention that it is a Windows phone.
5 (opinion) What is the best rom for an AT&T Note 2? I plan on adding lots of applications later and I really don't like re-installing things often so I'll probably stick with whichever rom I choose for quite a while.
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1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297 - Does not require Odin to root. Just save to your phone, make sure Unknown Sources is checked in your phone's settings, run the file to install, run the app, make sure the exploit boxes underneath the "root" section are unchecked, then select root.
2: Download GooManager from the Play Store and run it. In menu, select Install OpenRecoveryScript. Follow the prompts, and it will download and install TWRP (custom recovery) for you. It will ask to reboot.
3: Simply do a search at the top of the forum.
4: Try Samsung Kies first. It should transfer all your contacts from most devices. Do this before installing a new ROM. Then make sure the contacts are saved to GMail's contacts.
5: It depends on preference. Each one have their own features and functionality, and varies on the version of Android it's using. I would research each one and see what entices you if I were you. Some ROMs may even have features of certain apps that you like built-in, enhancing the phone's performance due to the fact that it doesn't require an extra app to do what you want it to do. Most ROMs won't require you to "reinstall" things with each update of the ROM if you're just doing an update.
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1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297 - Does not require Odin to root. Just save to your phone, make sure Unknown Sources is checked in your phone's settings, run the file to install, run the app, make sure the exploit boxes underneath the "root" section are unchecked, then select root.
2: Download GooManager from the Play Store and run it. In menu, select Install OpenRecoveryScript. Follow the prompts, and it will download and install TWRP (custom recovery) for you. It will ask to reboot.
3: Simply do a search at the top of the forum.
4: Try Samsung Kies first. It should transfer all your contacts from most devices. Do this before installing a new ROM. Then make sure the contacts are saved to GMail's contacts.
5: It depends on preference. Each one have their own features and functionality, and varies on the version of Android it's using. I would research each one and see what entices you if I were you. Some ROMs may even have features of certain apps that you like built-in, enhancing the phone's performance due to the fact that it doesn't require an extra app to do what you want it to do. Most ROMs won't require you to "reinstall" things with each update of the ROM if you're just doing an update.
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Thanks.
Maybe I'm making this harder than it needs to be. Looking at some of the roms I notice that some of them say "rooted". If I plan to flash a rooted rom do I have to root first? I assume no, but I thought I should ask.
But to install TWRP I think it has to be rooted and if I use TWRP to flash roms then I guess I'd have to be rooted first even if the rom being flashed is rooted. Now I've confused myself again. I really don't want to turn my $700 phone into a brick by screwing up.
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Thanks.
Maybe I'm making this harder than it needs to be. Looking at some of the roms I notice that some of them say "rooted". If I plan to flash a rooted rom do I have to root first? I assume no, but I thought I should ask.
But to install TWRP I think it has to be rooted and if I use TWRP to flash roms then I guess I'd have to be rooted first even if the rom being flashed is rooted. Now I've confused myself again. I really don't want to turn my $700 phone into a brick by screwing up.
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Custom ROMs always require root because it relies on a custom recovery such as TWRP and CWM. So, in short, unless you want to stay stock, you need to root.
This post should help to greatly simplify things for you. (4th post in the thread) Instructions are referring to the jedi rom but they will work for almost any other rom. I am on clean rom and have tried several others. Everything works great on clean rom. My advice would be to download all the ones you want to try, flash them and try each one for a day or two until you figure out which you like the best, then get your phone set up how you want on that rom. Once you get the one you like perfect, make a nandroid backup and then you can always flash any new roms you want to try and if they don't work for you, you can flash your backup and not have to worry about setting everything up on your phone all over again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35726061
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Trust me, the phone is absolutely worth the wait and the money! Also like he said earlier, every ROM is different and my favorite won't necessarily be your favorite, but if you like the look of Stock, I use Jedix8 which has great battery life and performance and some cool extra features. CleanRom also has a great reputation and I'll probably give it a go soon just to see what it's like. PM me if you have other questions or anything at all
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Custom ROMs always require root because it relies on a custom recovery such as TWRP and CWM. So, in short, unless you want to stay stock, you need to root.
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This post should help to greatly simplify things for you. (4th post in the thread) Instructions are referring to the jedi rom but they will work for almost any other rom. I am on clean rom and have tried several others.
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badler6545 said:
I use Jedix8 which has great battery life and performance and some cool extra features. CleanRom also has a great reputation and I'll probably give it a go soon just to see what it's like. PM me if you have other questions or anything at all
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Thanks all. I think I have it all figured out (and thanks to FedEx's stupid delivery policies I've had 3 extra days to think about it).
I have downloaded Odin and a rooted img file from http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-2-easiest-method
It will root and install CWM (although I think I would prefer TWRP from what I've rad.
I've doanloaded both the CleanRom for AT&T and the Jedi roms and will try those out. I think once I get the phone rooted and with hte custom recovery on it the actual flashing of new roms will be comparatively easy.
Well, I got my phone last night and charged it. Today I was able to root it, install TWRP, and flass CleanRom all in under an hour. Thanks to all those who offered help. The only issue I had/have is a lack of internet wit hdefault WAP settings: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37478407
I've gotten around it using the Cingular settings but download speed is only 1.9MB. That's OK for now as I consider my options: live with it or talk to AT&T and see is something can be done without losing my unlimited plan.
Overall , this was an easy process thanks to the large databse of information here and friendly helpful people. I would encourage anyone who is thinking of doing this to proceed. It is easy once you start.
I have myself a Rogers based S3, that has the stock Jelly Bean OS on it.
Its bogged down, I don't like it anymore.
I have seen the OS on the Nexus unit's and find it to be WAY better (more fluid, more options and much better UI for texting)
Now for the explanation of this thread....
I have NO idea what I'm doing anymore when it comes to this phone. It's not rooted, NO CWM installed.. And i fear i may brick it if i don't know exactly what i'm doing.
That being said, i would like to go to a stock Google OS, or something very close to it.
What are my options? I would like to try and make this as pain free as possible. As far as i can recall, rooting//cwm and Os load on my captivate was really easy... This time around, i am finding way too many "possible" ways of doing everything. I think more or less, i need to be pointed to the right way so i don't get confused.
Anyone willing to toss me a hand on this one :fingers-crossed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2343223
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Instead of linking me to something I've already read, how about actually saying something.
I'm finding too many "this might work for rogers, this might not"
Last time i followed a tutorial meant for an AT&T unit, I hard bricked the phone, and ended up tossing it
Sorry if it was in the wrong section before Kenny.
How about me not responding at all next time? I know no one is forcing me but its simple enough to find this info by searching. I understand your hesitance... No one wants an expensive brick.
I'll put something together for you later today unless someone else beats me to it. Deal?
js593 said:
What are my options? I would like to try and make this as pain free as possible. As far as i can recall, rooting//cwm and Os load on my captivate was really easy... This time around, i am finding way too many "possible" ways of doing everything. I think more or less, i need to be pointed to the right way so i don't get confused.
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Good thread to read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725839
First you need to get root. 2 easy ways here. First one is install a stock rooted ROM with Odin. Look for the Rogers image here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426 Second one is to install CF-Root with Odin, here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790 Make sure to get the one for I747M. Second option is faster b/c the zip is way smaller. Now you have stock root.
Next get GooManager https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.s0up.goomanager&hl=en. Run it, press menu and then install open recovery script or something like that. It will install TWRP custom recovery. Now you can flash ROMs. Perform Nandroid backup before commencing flashing.
For a pure Google like experience, give Slimrom or AOKP (Task650) a try. Very stable.
Slim - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2085739
AOKP - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766684
Dandroid is the latest stock themed to the hilt like Cyanogenmod. Very stable.
Dandroid - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2121506
saj222 said:
Good thread to read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725839
First you need to get root. 2 easy ways here. First one is install a stock rooted ROM with Odin. Look for the Rogers image here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426 Second one is to install CF-Root with Odin, here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790 Make sure to get the one for I747M. Second option is faster b/c the zip is way smaller. Now you have stock root.
Next get GooManager https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.s0up.goomanager&hl=en. Run it, press menu and then install open recovery script or something like that. It will install TWRP custom recovery. Now you can flash ROMs. Perform Nandroid backup before commencing flashing.
For a pure Google like experience, give Slimrom or AOKP (Task650) a try. Very stable.
Slim - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2085739
AOKP - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766684
Dandroid is the latest stock themed to the hilt like Cyanogenmod. Very stable.
Dandroid - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2121506
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Thank you very much. I';ll be looking this over and attempting this tonight.
js593 said:
I have myself a Rogers based S3, that has the stock Jelly Bean OS on it.
Its bogged down, I don't like it anymore.
I have seen the OS on the Nexus unit's and find it to be WAY better (more fluid, more options and much better UI for texting)
Now for the explanation of this thread....
I have NO idea what I'm doing anymore when it comes to this phone. It's not rooted, NO CWM installed.. And i fear i may brick it if i don't know exactly what i'm doing.
That being said, i would like to go to a stock Google OS, or something very close to it.
What are my options? I would like to try and make this as pain free as possible. As far as i can recall, rooting//cwm and Os load on my captivate was really easy... This time around, i am finding way too many "possible" ways of doing everything. I think more or less, i need to be pointed to the right way so i don't get confused.
Anyone willing to toss me a hand on this one :fingers-crossed:
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I'm using Task650 4.2.2. on my Rogers device and IMO it's the best out there. Never bricked my phone and smooth as butter.
thecoach1999 said:
I'm using Task650 4.2.2. on my Rogers device and IMO it's the best out there. Never bricked my phone and smooth as butter.
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Hey guys.
So i got the phone rooted, and TWRP is installed. I have a NANDROID backup already done, but i'm a little confused on the roms. Could someone help me with this?
Last i recall, the roms were a single file, Ive downloaded the AOKP JB in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766684 but i'm confused on how to install the rom (as its a .zip file, there's multiple files in the folder....)
Thank in advance!
Edit - I tried to flash the rom anyways, and AOKP one Failed and turned up with an error. It comes up saying "Error executing updater binary in zip "
Edit2 - I just managed to flash Dandroid to the S3, but apps are failing to load everywhere. Unsure if this is something to do with the network or anything, but im also not getting LTE with Rogers.... Play store wont connect either (and i did to the Gapps update...?)
js593 said:
Hey guys.
So i got the phone rooted, and TWRP is installed. I have a NANDROID backup already done, but i'm a little confused on the roms. Could someone help me with this?
Last i recall, the roms were a single file, Ive downloaded the AOKP JB in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766684 but i'm confused on how to install the rom (as its a .zip file, there's multiple files in the folder....)
Thank in advance!
Edit - I tried to flash the rom anyways, and AOKP one Failed and turned up with an error. It comes up saying "Error executing updater binary in zip "
Edit2 - I just managed to flash Dandroid to the S3, but apps are failing to load everywhere. Unsure if this is something to do with the network or anything, but im also not getting LTE with Rogers.... Play store wont connect either (and i did to the Gapps update...?)
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Before flashing you need to wipe. Data, system, dalvik and cache. Oh and before this put the new ROM files and anything you want to keep like pics on the external sdcard.
Do you have an updated bootloader? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2321310
Try re downloading the AOKP ROM and flash the while thing (the .zip). Then flash the gapps. You may have a bad download the first time.
With non-touchwiz ROMs you need to install the ROM and gapps. Do not install any gapps with dandroid.
saj222 said:
Before flashing you need to wipe. Data, system, dalvik and cache. Oh and before this put the new ROM files and anything you want to keep like pics on the external sdcard.
Do you have an updated bootloader? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2321310
Try re downloading the AOKP ROM and flash the while thing (the .zip). Then flash the gapps. You may have a bad download the first time.
With non-touchwiz ROMs you need to install the ROM and gapps. Do not install any gapps with dandroid.
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I believe i ran into the issue blindly.
I forgot to update the bootloader before flashing it. Will try again when i get home and report back with anything.
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fffft said:
If that sorts your issues, then call it done and thank the people that helped you.
The earlier suggestions were good and not to be faulted. However there is more than one way to do most things. So if you are not happy for whatever reason here is a slightly different approach. There are some very stable custom ROMs that are very snappy and have a similar no lag, fluid feel (Google calls this "butter") to them vis a vis the Nexus. So a simple approach to that result would be:
1. Download and install the Samsung S3 V7.0 toolkit (program)
2. Start the toolkit program
Choose "n" when asked if you want to update the program
Choose your phone version. This is probably "53" for you
Choose option #1 from the main menu to install the necessary USB driver to your PC
After the driver is installed, connect your phone to your PC with the Samsung USB cable.
If your phone is currently stable, you can skip steps #3 + 4.
If you are uncertain, then steps #3 + 4 will restore a stock Rogers firmware as a starting point:
3. Go to Samsung updates and download a stock Rogers firmware
4. Install the stock firmware. This is toolkit menu option #8, 4, 2
5. Download the custom Wicked Aroma ROM v10 (main thread here)
6. Copy the Wicked Aroma ROM to your phone. You can do this in windows by going to file manager and drag and drop the Wicked file (leave it zipped) on the "Samsung Mobile MTP Device - Phone/Data" folder icon.
7. Flash the Wicked ROM from "recovery mode"
Ensure that your battery is at least 80% charged. Then turn your phone off and disconnect the USB cable
Push and hold the home button, volume up and power button at the same time until you feel the phone vibrate and see blue text on screen in the upper left hand corner. Then release the buttons.
On the onscreen phone menu, choose wipe (factory reset)
Then choose install and select the Wicked_v10. zip file
The rest of the install will be automated on your phone screen. It will ask you to select a number of options. If you are uncertain, then just leave them at the default settings. Ensure that you leave the wipe cache setting as is when asked. And I'd recommend the stock theme and stock kernel to start. The rest you can leave as is or change to what sounds attractive to you.
Note that the wicked ROM will change your boot splash screen. Most people won't care and it's not that hard to revert if you don't like the logo for some reason. This is the logo that appears for a few seconds when you first power up a phone.
This is a very snappy, pretty much zero lag and stable ROM. I think that you'd like it.
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Thanks for the lengthy reply.
I tried putting the new bootloader on there, and tried re-flashing, but it did the same thing. So, in the mean time i'm going to use the Dandroid rom (didn't install the Gapps) and it seems to be working okay. I just fear a bit as the phone seems to be running much warmer then it usually does....
In the mean time, ill use this one, and see if it makes a difference (it could still be loading all my settings and whatnot, so we'll see what happens. I love the look of this rom though. Very simple, very clean. Exactly what i was looking for. Those samsung stock themes are terrible.... Thanks a bunch for the help people. Greatly appreciate it!
Personal taste varies a lot and there are a lot of themed ROMs on this site. So you should be able to find something that you like. It sounds like you want something snappy and Spartan looking. If you like your results so far, then no need to go any further.
If you end up trying the Wicked ROM, perhaps choose the Miui or Holo launcher and ASOP lock screen options.
There are an endless variety of home screen themes to be discovered. And no way to know what you might like. A few random screen shots:
http://media02.hongkiat.com/cool-android-homescreens/Clood.jpg
http://media02.hongkiat.com/cool-android-homescreens/evening.jpg
http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jb_holo_launcher.jpg
http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo248/jb-dan/DroidInc/d4281332.jpg
http://mycolorscreen.com/wp-content/uploads/homescreens_2012/270592/KLPOS7.png
http://desktopspotting.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Minimal-Android-Home-screen.png
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Just installed the Wicked rom on my S3. NICE! Need to play with the settings a bit to get it configured the way I like, but a definite keeper.
Very nice job.....Kudos!
Three times now I have bricked my Samsung S3 (SGH-T999) by flashing a new Rom that should work ok. I flashed my recovery with Multiboot v2.11 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684052). Booted into Recovery, created the new Rom, selected the new Rom, installed the new Rom and attempted to boot into th new Rom. at that poin t my phone went dark, it would not power up no matter what I did. Plugged in I would see the object "qhsusb_dload" in the Device Manager (Windows 7). From there I learned it was bricked. I have been able to recover in all instances
Can anyone possibly shed some light on what might be going on??
Thanks,
Robert
First thing I'm noticing is you are using multi boot for the I747. Probably doesn't matter much but you really can't know for sure. We gave our own multi boot thread btw.
The only other thing is the roms. You need to tell us exactly what you flashed, how you flashed and what recovery you used. (Links can be a big help so we don't have to spend extra time verifying that we understand correctly which ones you are referring to.
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First thing I'm noticing is you are using multi boot for the I747. Probably doesn't matter much but you really can't know for sure. We gave our own multi boot thread btw.
The only other thing is the roms. You need to tell us exactly what you flashed, how you flashed and what recovery you used. (Links can be a big help so we don't have to spend extra time verifying that we understand correctly which ones you are referring to.
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Doc,
Thanks for your reply. My phone is a Samsung S3 (SGH-T999 T-Mobile). To start with, I already had TWRP 2.8 installed.
I followed this link for a starting point: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646528
Recovery File: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=12831 (d2tmo-twrp2.7-mb-v2.11.zip)
Flashed the new Recovery from the old recovery. No problems installing or using the new recovery.
I had tried Android Revolution HD from (http://joyofandroid.com/10-best-custom-roms-samsung-galaxy-s3/) and soon realized that was for the i9300. Needless to say that bricked my phone the first time. Flashed everything back to stock.
Next I tried FlashingDroid from the same link as above with the same results.
In the Multiboot TWRP 2.7 I would simply do the following:
- Create the Rom Space using the img option
- Set the Rom to the newly created space.
- Flash the new Rom.
- Set Boot to new Rom.
All seemed to go ok, but when it rebooted it was bricked. My phone would not power on either on battery or plugged in. When plugged in I would see an unloaded device named "qhsusb_dload". From what I briefly read on that, it is a very distinct indication that your phone is bricked.
From that point I would image my sd card with a debrick image, reboot into download mode and reflash back to stock...
If there is a better way, please direct me to the correct docs.
Thanks,
Robert
I tried yet again from a fresh flash with the same results. Somethings not right can anyone shed some light on what I might do to be able to use this Multiboot option?
Robert
Never heard of "FlashingDroid" but it is also an i9300 rom. The ONLY roms you should be using are ones in our Development and Original Development sections. Everything in our forums here is as safe as your going to get. (There's always some risk when flashing). I highly recommend Against flashing anything from any other site or Google search.
I didn't look to verify, but I'm betting every rom on that page you linked is for the i9300. Pretty much every time you see something about the S3 online, they are talking about the i9300. They will specifically refer to the model number and/or carrier otherwise.
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Doc,
What I really do not understand is how this is bricking my phone. One would think if I reset the Multiboot options back to Internal away from the new Rom I created that it would still be able to boot my original Rom? Isn't that one of the reasons to have a Multiboot feature?
Robert
I'm not completely sure on that one tbh. I do know that just because it's not internal and it's on your SD card, those i9300 roms are not going to work. (I don't use multi boot so I'm not really well versed on how it all works, but if it has to symlink partitions for example, when you try to reboot to the internal rom it would need to reset those links, but if they are linked to the wrong partitions, it probably wouldn't boot at all. Keep in mind that is more a guess, but the logic seems right to me.
Bricks occur because when flashing an i9300 rom, it flashes the kernel to the wrong partition. (One of the bootloaders if I remember right). So if it does operate using symlinks, it'll try to access the bootloader and will get redirected to the i9300 kernel resulting in the inability to boot.
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I never heard of multiboot what is it? Is it like a custom recovery. By the way I heard the best custom recovery that is really safe is ClockworkMod you can even flash it as a zip so that it isn't permanent. Bit I'm using it and I haven't found anything wrong with it so far. It even tells you when the ROM isn't the right one for your phone. (Status 7) so that you don't brick your phone.
Just wanted to give you a heads up.
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I highly suggest reading all the stickied threads for starters. Multi boot has its own thread in development. Cwm is not the only recovery, none are permanent (in the way I'm guessing you referred to it) and all will throw status errors when necessary. All the recoveries are good. Just comes down to personal preference.
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Forgive me, but I don't know where to start on this forum. I can't post to the Samsung area, because the policies prohibit me from doing so.
I have an old Galaxy S3 Sprint phone SPH-L710 that is running android 4.4.2 . I'd like to upgrade it to something more useful. The first thing I tried was to load an app called TEXTNOW but it requires at least android 5.0 . Apparently Sprint stopped upgrading android, as I can't find any android above 4.4.2 .
Can anyone point me to an android update to 5.0 or better? If not, can you suggest a custom rom that would be useful for this phone? Since it's an old clunker, I don't mind taking a chance that Odin might brick it. Right now, it pretty much sits on the shelf gathering dust. If I could get 5.0 or perhaps some custom rom, I might be able to load some useful apps.
Thank you in advance for your time and efforts in replying to this post.
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Forgive me, but I don't know where to start on this forum. I can't post to the Samsung area, because the policies prohibit me from doing so. I just found out that I had originally posted to the new development area, and so I am re-posting. Sorry!
I have an old Galaxy S3 Sprint phone SPH-L710 that is running android 4.4.2 . I'd like to upgrade it to something more useful. The first thing I tried was to load an app called TEXTNOW but it requires at least android 5.0 . Apparently Sprint stopped upgrading android, as I can't find any android above 4.4.2 .
Can anyone point me to an android update to 5.0 or better? If not, can you suggest a custom rom that would be useful for this phone? Since it's an old clunker, I don't mind taking a chance that Odin might brick it. Right now, it pretty much sits on the shelf gathering dust. If I could get 5.0 or perhaps some custom rom, I might be able to load some useful apps.
Thank you in advance for your time and efforts in replying to this post.
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Try looking through the ROMs in these two links, they are specifically for the Sprint S3. I don't know which ones are still available or not and I'm pretty sure they aren't maintained/supported anymore, but you might find something you like.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-sprint/development
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-sprint/orig-development
First, you will have to download a TWRP.tar file for Sprint S3, then flash that TWRP file using Odin.
Then download your ROM zip of your choice and the appropriate Gapps package(Google apps) and place them on your external sdcard in the phone.
Then boot into the TWRP recovery that you flashed, create a nandroid backup using the Backup option in TWRP(the default backup settings should be fine, no need to select anything special) make sure the backup storage location is external sdcard not internal, this backup can be used later to restore your phone if something goes wrong.
Then go back to main screen in TWRP and select the Wipe option in TWRP, then select "advanced wipes", then choose ONLY:
system
data
cache
dalvik cache
then swipe the slider to wipe, then go back to main screen in TWRP and choose the Install option, then browse through the list to the folder where you stored your ROM.zip and your Gapps, then select the ROM zip, then choose "add more zips" , then select the Gapps file, then swipe the slider to flash them both at the same time, when it is finished, reboot to system.
Wait for it to complete the first boot(10-30 minutes or so).
If it gets stuck at boot logo for too long, or if you have any other issues, let me know. All know alot of the ins and outs when it comes to all of the d2 S3 series for the various carriers. Sprint S3's can be either d2spr or d2refreshspr.
By the way, you need to make sure whether you have the d2spr S3 or if you have the Tribrand d2refreshspr S3, this is VERY important, the d2refreshspr can't use d2spr ROMs(at least, not without issues) or d2spr TWRP(this can lead to a brick). Do not install anything until we establish exactly which version of the device you have and then I'll post more specific information for you to get everything flashed and working. Another possible issue is you may or may not have to do some flashing/tweaking/installing/modifying stuff to get your APNs working correctly.
I'll do what I can to help you through each step.
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BigZ1 said:
Forgive me, but I don't know where to start on this forum. I can't post to the Samsung area, because the policies prohibit me from doing so.
I have an old Galaxy S3 Sprint phone SPH-L710 that is running android 4.4.2 . I'd like to upgrade it to something more useful. The first thing I tried was to load an app called TEXTNOW but it requires at least android 5.0 . Apparently Sprint stopped upgrading android, as I can't find any android above 4.4.2 .
Can anyone point me to an android update to 5.0 or better? If not, can you suggest a custom rom that would be useful for this phone? Since it's an old clunker, I don't mind taking a chance that Odin might brick it. Right now, it pretty much sits on the shelf gathering dust. If I could get 5.0 or perhaps some custom rom, I might be able to load some useful apps.
Thank you in advance for your time and efforts in replying to this post.
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BigZ1 said:
Forgive me, but I don't know where to start on this forum. I can't post to the Samsung area, because the policies prohibit me from doing so.
I have an old Galaxy S3 Sprint phone SPH-L710 that is running android 4.4.2 . I'd like to upgrade it to something more useful. The first thing I tried was to load an app called TEXTNOW but it requires at least android 5.0 . Apparently Sprint stopped upgrading android, as I can't find any android above 4.4.2 .
Can anyone point me to an android update to 5.0 or better? If not, can you suggest a custom rom that would be useful for this phone? Since it's an old clunker, I don't mind taking a chance that Odin might brick it. Right now, it pretty much sits on the shelf gathering dust. If I could get 5.0 or perhaps some custom rom, I might be able to load some useful apps.
Thank you in advance for your time and efforts in replying to this post.
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I'm in the same boat as you! Haven't been working on phones for a couple of years...I'm way outdated. Can anyone help? I need to update firmware, need custom recovery and a custom ROM if there arw any new enough to function with Google these days...
I think you should take a look at the forum and read the rules of posting here, whatever this is the last hop for you:
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