[Q] how to flawlessly install or update roms? - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hi there guys.
before posting this question i searched for my problem and i couldnt find a solution, i hope someone out there had the same problem and can help a noob.
-i have a gt 7105 unlocked generic.
-rooted
-twrp 2.4.1
-custom rom (cleanRom, 4.5 (congrats to the developer by the way))
problem is, i can install with no problem the 4.5 version, ALTHOU there is a new version 4.6.1 that i just cant install.
on the recovery everything is fine ( of course i do clean flash, wipe cash, format etc) but then i get stuck with the "samsung gt 7105" boot screen.
guys, i think i am missing something, and its buggin me. thanks for reading, any help is welcome. ( sorry if im forgetin to post more info)
ps: i also have a xperia arc, (lupus kernel), with custom rom ( xperia ultimate HD 2.0.3) THAT i am also unable to update/flash a newer version(3.0)!! i think the problem can be related, so i mentioned it.

There is no template way to install or update roms. It must be specified by the dev as to how to update the rom or install it.
It varies with the degree of mods.
You can try changing to appropriate kernels and doing a data wipe.
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UtkarshGupta said:
There is no template way to install or update roms. It must be specified by the dev as to how to update the rom or install it.
It varies with the degree of mods.
You can try changing to appropriate kernels and doing a data wipe.
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yes, you are right, and i did as the dev recomended, more than 3 times. i forgot to mention that my kernel is the latest perseus. which is used also by some in conjuction with cleanRom. what is buggin me is that i have no problems with instaling the previous version (4.5).
is it possible that not having the latest TWRP be the source of the problem??
thanks in taking the time to reply

Pioneex said:
yes, you are right, and i did as the dev recomended, more than 3 times. i forgot to mention that my kernel is the latest perseus. which is used also by some in conjuction with cleanRom. what is buggin me is that i have no problems with instaling the previous version (4.5).
is it possible that not having the latest TWRP be the source of the problem??
thanks in taking the time to reply
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Maybe ask the dev. Or go through the whole op again.
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[Q&A] [ROM][4.4.4][hlte GSM & Sprint][Oct07] W03 Slim V27.1 *The clean AOSP*

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How to flash SlimKat kernel update?
Yank555 said:
W03 Kernel Update
Changelog CAF-W03-Slim hlte v1.0i (10/10/2014)
reverted new fix for sensorhub wake issues (slayher) - generates an ssp wakelock (this will break temp and pressure !)
merged Samsung Update 8 back
merged Samsung Update 9 (arter97)
updated to full CM source as of 20141007
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Hello There!
I currently have a T-mobile Note 3 Phone working with Metro PCS (Yes I switched the carrier) and everything seems to be working fine so far.
My phone is currently rooted and I also sucessfully flashed W03 SlimKat 27.1 so far I love this ROM.
My current kernel version is: 3.4.0 W03 Slim Kernel Tuesday Oct 7 2014.
Do you think I need this kernel update?: CAF-W03-Slim hlte v1.0i (10/10/2014)
If so, can you please tell me how to succesfully flash this kernel update? Do I need to wipe/clean the current kernel before installing this update?
jcroot88 said:
Do you think I need this kernel update?: CAF-W03-Slim hlte v1.0i (10/10/2014)
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Need, no, but you may want it for the features it has.
jcroot88 said:
If so, can you please tell me how to succesfully flash this kernel update? Do I need to wipe/clean the current kernel before installing this update?
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You just flash it like a ROM, no need to wipe anything, just flash. You'll get to a menu asking for options, if in doubt, stay with the default and just hit next.
If you want to get back your current (stock ROM) kernel, just reflash the ROM without wiping anything and you're back.
It's always a good idea to make a nandroid backup, you never know
JP.
Yank555 said:
Need, no, but you may want it for the features it has.
You just flash it like a ROM, no need to wipe anything, just flash. You'll get to a menu asking for options, if in doubt, stay with the default and just hit next.
If you want to get back your current (stock ROM) kernel, just reflash the ROM without wiping anything and you're back.
It's always a good idea to make a nandroid backup, you never know
JP.
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Hello There!
Just in case I wiped the cache and delvik cache before flashing your custom kernel.
I followed the menu options and I only flashed the kernel (your custom kernel) since I thought if I flash something else I will have to re do the settings and install my phone apps again.
If I want to go back to the default ROM's Kernel, just flash the W03 ROM and that's all? without wiping or deleting anything? How about my phone settings and apps? Will they still be there?
jcroot88 said:
Hello There!
Just in case I wiped the cache and delvik cache before flashing your custom kernel.
I followed the menu options and I only flashed the kernel (your custom kernel) since I thought if I flash something else I will have to re do the settings and install my phone apps again.
If I want to go back to the default ROM's Kernel, just flash the W03 ROM and that's all? without wiping or deleting anything? How about my phone settings and apps? Will they still be there?
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Yep.
But if you just flash my kernel (first menu choice) you're mostly on stock and don't profit from any of the benefits.
Reflash and go through the menus, just hit "Next" till you're through.
To get back, just reflash the ROM without wiping.
Your settings won't get lost.
But as I said, you should make a backup, it's always the safest thing to do.
JP.
Yank555 said:
Yep.
But if you just flash my kernel (first menu choice) you're mostly on stock and don't profit from any of the benefits.
Reflash and go through the menus, just hit "Next" till you're through.
To get back, just reflash the ROM without wiping.
Your settings won't get lost.
But as I said, you should make a backup, it's always the safest thing to do.
JP.
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First of all, thank you for your quick tech support.
I did reflash your custom kernel and this time many windows options appeared and I just hit next until the end.
Everything seems to be working fine but can you please in a user friendly language tell me 3 o 5 simple facts of the benefits of flashing your kernel?
Also what is Wipe Cache and Delvik cache? I read somewhere else that it is a good idea to do this in order to install a new kernel .
jcroot88 said:
First of all, thank you for your quick tech support.
I did reflash your custom kernel and this time many windows options appeared and I just hit next until the end.
Everything seems to be working fine but can you please in a user friendly language tell me 3 o 5 simple facts of the benefits of flashing your kernel?
Also what is Wipe Cache and Delvik cache? I read somewhere else that it is a good idea to do this in order to install a new kernel .
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Well you do use :
- different governor (handles CPU frequency)
- different hotplug driver (faux's intelliplug, that's handling CPU on-/offlining)
- touchwake (allows to wake the device by touching the screen when it times out)
- fastcharge (allows charging faster on USB chargers)
- etc. etc.
Might be worth having a read here and then here (Changelogs).
Dalvik cache wiping for kernels is useless, it won't hurt, but you'll lost time as you'll have to wait for it to be rebuilt on boot ("Android is updating your apps..."), cache partition can be usefull in my kernel's case, as it will help Aroma with an issue that sometimes settings don't get generated, so that you can do, won't cost much time. But in general for all kernels not using Aroma (menu system you saw while flashing), there's no need.
JP.
Hello, I would love to test Google's new Inbox on this GEM of a Rom. Anyone have an invite ?
Inviato dal mio SM-N900W8
I'm currently running v27. Is it safe to dirty flash to 28? Do I need to flash to 27.1 first?
Also I've noticed that video playback freezes occasionally when I seek repeatedly. Is this a common issue? Does it get fixed in the new release?
My smart cover only activates while closed and power button is pressed and not through calls. Is there an option to enable smart phone covers or has it not been implemented?
Safest way to update from V27.1 with Yank555 custom kernel to V28?
I have a similar question:
I am currently running V27.1 with Yank555 custom kernel but I would like to try out this V28 ROM update but I don't want to download and install my apps and settings all over again since they are a lot.
I am also using Nova Launcher and it looks like Nova Launcher was remove from V28.
Does any body know what will be the safest way to update from V27.1 (with Yank555 Kernel) to V28 (with the Stock kernel)?
Has development stopped on this rom? Not getting any news updates. Thanks in advance.
rafu007 said:
Has development stopped on this rom? Not getting any news updates. Thanks in advance.
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I dont think so... You better get prepared for an update....maybe lollipop
Make that Lolli POP! Lolli Lolli (Pop That Body): http://youtu.be/pWIxj4JDtEE lol.?
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Note 3 sm-n9006
Hi, I have a legit SM-N9006 3g Chinese variant on a touchwiz 4.4.2 rom, I am kind of new to roms and I'm wondering if the Slimkat rom would work for my phone. Thank you very much
Does this rom work on international note 3?
protected apps v28
I'm really liking this ROM. Great job.
I wanted to know if the protected apps feature is still in this ROM somewhere. If so, I can't seem to find it. Or, was it stripped out?
Hi everyone
I've been reading alot about this ROM and I really want to give it a shot
problem is ,, I have CWM recovery installed ,, can I use it to flash or TWRP is a must?
go easy on me, I'm a noob in all sense of the word
edit: boy.. looks like the last question to be answered was 6 months ago!!
Hi guys. I'm pretty new at this whole flashing thing and I've been working on a Note 3 (N900T) my uncle wasn't using anymore. I have been working on this for a few days now and this is the first thread I've come across that has a lot of success. I'd appreciate the help. I've tried to install the ROM from this thread but I got "e: failed to verify whole-file signature" when trying to install. Here's what I've done so far.
Wiped cache/user data.
run the ROM from the SD card (fat32) then that's when i get the error message.
Thanks in advance for the help.

[Q&A] [GT-I9195][ROM][Official][4.4.4] CyanogenMod 11.0 Nightlies for S4 Mini LTE

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buggy CM
toeterbaas said:
Dont you guys have problems with freezing camera especially with flash?
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gt-i9195 here.
Installed CM11 nighly form 10.10.2014. Noticed bugs: Dialer blocks while receiving calls (fatality); Contacts: important vcards from extsdcard crashes;
Installed CM10 latest stable - Contacts won't see ext sd card mounted (I guess) since it says it found no vcard to import from there. Really don't feel motivated to go any further, restoring stock..
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Ever lasting boot
Hey there, I recently followed this tutorial on how to install Cyanogenmod on your GT-I9195. Though, I have ran into a very annoying issue and I'm stuck without any clue on how to solve it:
I rooted my phone successfully using CMW and the rootkit supplied in the rooting thread referred to here. The phone worked fine and SuperSU was present after the root.
I then proceeded to wipe userdata / cache and install the latest CyanogenMod 11 nightly(11/11/2014) + Gapps supplied from this thread.
I rebooted the phone after the installation was complete of both CyanogenMod and Gapps.
I was greeted with a never ending Cyanogenmod booting screen.
I am not using a custom kernel, thought I'd just mention that too.
I tried just installing Cyanogenmod and rebooting too, still a never ending boot screen.
I am really lost because this has worked for just about everyone who replies to this thread. I noticed some people have been having problems lately, could it just be the latest nightly causing problems?
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: I installed CyanogenMod 11 M12 and now it works perfectly! The build from 11/11/2014 is not working properly it seems.
question about compatible with sgh-i257m?
first off i would like to sincerely say thank you to arco68. I wish i found your cf auto root app sooner as i think it is by the best method off gaining root access by far! I just switched to android 2 years ago and just love it compared to fighting with jailbroken pos! Lol... I see arco68 is working on this cyanogenmod rom for i9195? I have a sgh-si257m and as far i know is pretty much the same cell except for fm radio? I rooted with cf auto to keep my device name and flags default ( again hail arco68) . But before i jump and mess something up (done that before) can someone confirm i can just do a normal rom flash and gapps and everything should work? ( even tho i have different phone)
Does this rom have its own kernel? If so will my device name change? Sorry for the newbie questions im still learning. Again thanks to arco68 i wish i could donate for your hard work but im layed off right now and with 3 kids.....well once im working i sure will. Thank you All
How I can move my apps in the memory card?
shanephelan said:
first off i would like to sincerely say thank you to arco68. I wish i found your cf auto root app sooner as i think it is by the best method off gaining root access by far! I just switched to android 2 years ago and just love it compared to fighting with jailbroken pos! Lol... I see arco68 is working on this cyanogenmod rom for i9195? I have a sgh-si257m and as far i know is pretty much the same cell except for fm radio? I rooted with cf auto to keep my device name and flags default ( again hail arco68) . But before i jump and mess something up (done that before) can someone confirm i can just do a normal rom flash and gapps and everything should work? ( even tho i have different phone)
Does this rom have its own kernel? If so will my device name change? Sorry for the newbie questions im still learning. Again thanks to arco68 i wish i could donate for your hard work but im layed off right now and with 3 kids.....well once im working i sure will. Thank you All
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It has its own kernel, and device name will not change. Installing it will trigger knox though.
Max call volume in S4 Mini CM11
Hi,
I have a problem with call volume in S4 mini with cm-11-20141202-NIGHTLY. So in every call, the sound volume is set to max and I need to turn it down (call sound volume setting isn't remember in the next call). It's really annoying. If you resolve this problem please send me information how to do it.
Best regards
which proprietary blobs should we use when compiling cm12 - TheMuppets or Arco's fork?
https://github.com/arco/proprietary_vendor_samsung
https://github.com/TheMuppets/proprietary_vendor_samsung
Hi guys, I'm new here, I've just bought a s4 mini and I want to install this rom on it. I have 4.2.2 ml4 on the phone, knox enabled. I've read around the forum, but I'm still a little bit in the dark. One question would be if I install a custom rom, there is no way to do it without tripping knox as it needs custom recovery? And the second one do I need to be on a specific baseband jb or kk to install kk? Thanks
cojocar.andrei said:
Hi guys, I'm new here, I've just bought a s4 mini and I want to install this rom on it. I have 4.2.2 ml4 on the phone, knox enabled. I've read around the forum, but I'm still a little bit in the dark. One question would be if I install a custom rom, there is no way to do it without tripping knox as it needs custom recovery? And the second one do I need to be on a specific baseband jb or kk to install kk? Thanks
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On both questions the answer is NO.
I have flashed my S4 LTE just after I unboxing the phone and downloaded all I need from Arco's thread for root.
Hi,
i have a little problem with my vibration.
My vibration doesn't work. i have try all settings and a order costum rom. The vibration isn't broken, because at the start vibrate the mobil phone, before it boot on the cyanogenMod
Have anyone a idea?
Hi does anyone know why the links for cm11 nightly are not working,when you try to download the size is only something like 3k
server down
I cannot download anything for i9195 cm-11...
Can you fix it?
mirror
kingzback said:
I cannot download anything for i9195 cm-11...
Can you fix it?
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here is an unofficial mirror-link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58234747&postcount=548
Why do you upload it ? It´s just right here from Cyanogenmod...
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/get/jenkins/97652/cm-11-20150105-NIGHTLY-serranoltexx.zip
gfogger said:
Why do you upload it ? It´s just right here from Cyanogenmod...
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/get/jenkins/97652/cm-11-20150105-NIGHTLY-serranoltexx.zip
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Have you tried to download from this link?
Are various days that this link doesn't work.....
DeusEx80 said:
Have you tried to download from this link?
Are various days that this link doesn't work.....
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in the main thread someone upped the latest beta here:
http://www.filedropper.com/cm-11-20150105-nightly-serranoltexx
v00d007 said:
in the main thread someone upped the latest beta here:
http://www.filedropper.com/cm-11-20150105-nightly-serranoltexx
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I answered to gfogger that who said:
gfogger said:
Why do you upload it ? It´s just right here from Cyanogenmod...
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The latest nightly is uploaded by me : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58234747&postcount=548
Hi,
I would like to download the latest CM11 but it's neither on CM nor any other share that I tried.
Could someone help me downloading this ROM?
I don't want to use CM12 because I use xposed.
Thanks

[Q&A] [Z1C-D5503]KitSlim_AMG [Evo 9][02/08/2014]The power is nothing without the mas

[Q&A] [Z1C-D5503]KitSlim_AMG [Evo 9][02/08/2014]The power is nothing without the mas
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Feature requerst
Hi,
Your rom is very good, but i think, is can to a better if getting to merge into this mod: [YKG] Real Xperia Z3 Super Stereo Sound
I think this sound mod is very-very good, and useful. This add a stereo feature for a loud speaker default (nearly, but better than the default), add a clearer sound quality for headphones, and more..
I think this is can to make a more better EVO 10 version in the future.
Thanks, for the listening, and sorry if my english is not the best
as you guys know, this rom worked perfectly with the 4k mod, it just that z1c phone have poor camera that didnt even look like 20.7mp cam. even the camera is poor when an image is zoom in when compared to others like samsung nexus.
and yes i admit that this is a phone not a camera n its a 2013 phone .
in my case the 4k and timeshift are fully working but the quality isnt near enough as 4k as its should be, mine would say 4k vid can be zoom, crop without any pixelated nor blurry.
in z1c the vid is ridiculously big in size and i would say stock cam is sufficient enough . this rom really really good as far as until today,i just do clean install and until now never had cam freeze, maybe in some phone are having freeze depending on manufacture, again really nice rom for daily use
EriGabu said:
Hi,
Your rom is very good, but i think, is can to a better if getting to merge into this mod: [YKG] Real Xperia Z3 Super Stereo Sound
I think this sound mod is very-very good, and useful. This add a stereo feature for a loud speaker default (nearly, but better than the default), add a clearer sound quality for headphones, and more..
I think this is can to make a more better EVO 10 version in the future.
Thanks, for the listening, and sorry if my english is not the best
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I think this is a great idea i still have evo5 with pure audio mod flashed and ykg v15 and both the speakers and the headphones sound awesome
Network issues (radio/baseband)
Hi there, I think this rom is awesome however I am having trouble getting anything above 2G. I have tried flashing stock .108 and .157 (latest) basebands without wipe etc and still can't get it to work. I think my variant is UK. Can anyone send me a working radio/baseband file please? I think the files within a stock rom FTF file should be amss_fs_2.sin, amss_fs_1/sin, amss_fsg.sin, and loader.sin. If could extract these files that work and share a link with us that would be great!
UPDATE: Downloading an older ROM where its baseband worked in the past for me http://dl.weeaboo.com/Z1Compact/D5503_14.2.A.1.114_Generic%20UK.ftf however I get signal drops.
cibic89 said:
Hi there, I think this rom is awesome however I am having trouble getting anything above 2G. I have tried flashing stock .108 and .157 (latest) basebands without wipe etc and still can't get it to work. I think my variant is UK. Can anyone send me a working radio/baseband file please? I think the files within a stock rom FTF file should be amss_fs_2.sin, amss_fs_1/sin, amss_fsg.sin, and loader.sin. If could extract these files that work and share a link with us that would be great!
UPDATE: Downloading an older ROM where its baseband worked in the past for me http://dl.weeaboo.com/Z1Compact/D5503_14.2.A.1.114_Generic%20UK.ftf however I get signal drops.
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There's no point in flashing your phone without wiping data, the difference between the kernels of the different builds will leave you with an unstable or badly performing system.
No one has reoprted no network in the KitSlim thread, that I know of. Most problems arise from a bad install where the instructions were not followed and a full wipe not completed. Wipes between firmware builds are essential because of the reason just mentioned.
If you are keen to get the latest firmware then you should head over to IaguCool' s thread on Xperia Firmware Downloader & Checker. Follow the instructuions there. You will need a copy of Flashtool and it'd be good to read the thread on 'how to' as all the instructions are there, rather than jump to the last page and ask, which is what everybody does.
A fresh wipe with the latest baseband is bound to sort your problems, then if that fixes it you can always make you way back to KitSlim
Didgesteve said:
There's no point in flashing your phone without wiping data, the difference between the kernels of the different builds will leave you with an unstable or badly performing system.
No one has reoprted no network in the KitSlim thread, that I know of. Most problems arise from a bad install where the instructions were not followed and a full wipe not completed. Wipes between firmware builds are essential because of the reason just mentioned.
If you are keen to get the latest firmware then you should head over to IaguCool' s thread on Xperia Firmware Downloader & Checker. Follow the instructuions there. You will need a copy of Flashtool and it'd be good to read the thread on 'how to' as all the instructions are there, rather than jump to the last page and ask, which is what everybody does.
A fresh wipe with the latest baseband is bound to sort your problems, then if that fixes it you can always make you way back to KitSlim
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I did do a full wipe you see but you are right, after a full reinstall of the stock .108 I was able to get the network back. I was doing it right all along but for some reason when I was about to download network settings my provider (EE) was not listed. Gave them a ring and they sent me the configuration and now it's working better than previously (no signal drop outs). I know very well how to use the Flashtool and where to get it in addition to the stock roms and no I did not just jumped to the last page and ask. There are people out there who exhaust all possibilities before asking for help you know. No one having issues with network you say? Then perhaps you are the one who needs read or should I say search the thread. I will give you a hint, search for terms "radio" and "baseband" and you will all of them with no clearly stated fix. Had this issue in the past with dual recovery and root flash on stock with locked bootloader; exhausted that thread as well!
New Firmware
Hallo,
i get a notification about the new update to .157.
Can i use Evo9 with this Firmeware?
Giesama said:
Hallo,
i get a notification about the new update to .157.
Can i use Evo9 with this Firmeware?
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No.
Sent from my Z1c running AICP
[quote name="jshotkid" post=57374400]So I have running this rom for about 2 months or so and still loving it ! How ever I have only been able to successfully enter TWRP once and that when i flashed the rom. Volume up when you see the sony logo i thought but it just vibrates and boots up. Ive been running into some bugs like it tells me SU binary needs to be updated but I cant. Also ill be selling my device soon and was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction. So far what ive found is that using the flashool i should flash 14.4.A.0.157 but I am currently on this rom which is 14.4.A.0.108? I just dont want to end up bricking my device.
**TWRP is volume down at boot**
That's still doesn't work for me. Reinstalled the one click dual recovery twice...says successful. I'm lost
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jshotkid said:
[quote name="jshotkid" post=57374400]So I have running this rom for about 2 months or so and still loving it ! How ever I have only been able to successfully enter TWRP once and that when i flashed the rom. Volume up when you see the sony logo i thought but it just vibrates and boots up. Ive been running into some bugs like it tells me SU binary needs to be updated but I cant. Also ill be selling my device soon and was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction. So far what ive found is that using the flashool i should flash 14.4.A.0.157 but I am currently on this rom which is 14.4.A.0.108? I just dont want to end up bricking my device.
**TWRP is volume down at boot**
That's still doesn't work for me. Reinstalled the one click dual recovery twice...says successful. I'm lost
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Install NDR Utils, that gives you the option to restart into Phils or TWRP.
Flashing .157 via Flashtool is very easy, if done properly (select all the wipe tickboxes, but exclude TA), it will leave you with a blank up to date phone, with none of your data left on it.
Having .108 already on it will not make any difference. Obviously flashing the phone will remove recovery and root.
????
Are there other not abandoned roms acting on a locked bootloader ?
when it will be new version ?
active87 said:
when it will be new version ?
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No OTAs. There is no need for a new version until they got Lollipop working for Z1c.
nereus456 said:
Are there other not abandoned roms acting on a locked bootloader ?
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Munjeni rom
Wysłane z mojego D5503 przy użyciu Tapatalka
MultiRom
Hi,
i have found this very genial Mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/orig-development/mod-multirom-v30x-t3005654.
But i have problems with this mod and your rom. Can u put this rom in your next update?
Thank you
thanks a lot man, but the 2 links are for "original_framework_KitSlim.zip"
sorry, wrong thread...
dj-alejandro34 said:
thanks a lot man, but the 2 links are for "original_framework_KitSlim.zip"
sorry, wrong thread...
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Is this thread dead or developer is working on lolipop version of ROM?
Dancerek said:
Is this thread dead or developer is working on lolipop version of ROM?
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So sad but whenever i try a lp rom i restore my backup of KitSlim_AMG EVO 9.
There are many things i can't stand in android 5.
Damn Google where are the Lockscreenwidgets in Lollipop? :banghead::thumbdown:
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[Q&A] [ROM][29-10] SD v 20|3.28.401.7| ANDROID 4.4.4| SD Kernel| SDHub| HK| Xtended

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Little Problem
Had a little problem during the installation on Recovery PhilzTouch 6.57.8.
I think is an Aroma graphical incompatibility, no big problems.
It was like the background of the installer was trasparent so during the configuration in Aroma i was able to see the "console command" on CWM.
ZumerSandro said:
Had a little problem during the installation on Recovery PhilzTouch 6.57.8.
I think is an Aroma graphical incompatibility, no big problems.
It was like the background of the installer was trasparent so during the configuration in Aroma i was able to see the "console command" on CWM.
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Hi Zumer, im using Philz 6.26.6, that one works well with this rom. Try it
Hi seeing as I have been pointed here I'll repeat the question. I cannot get the wake actions to change from default. I can change them and it says that I am using said function but the action still produces the default function. I am s-off and unlocked on an international version. Have no troubles with this on other roms but prefer to use SD. any ideas or help much appreciated.
cometabro said:
Hi seeing as I have been pointed here I'll repeat the question. I cannot get the wake actions to change from default. I can change them and it says that I am using said function but the action still produces the default function. I am s-off and unlocked on an international version. Have no troubles with this on other roms but prefer to use SD. any ideas or help much appreciated.
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Using root explorer, go to system /etc/int.d folder, cut and paste in ur sd card, as backup, 99skydragon file, then reboot and try.
Cheers for the reply. So I get to the point of cut and paste and it tells me system is read only. How do I change this. Obviously I'm not too clued up but can follow directions. Thanks
cometabro said:
Cheers for the reply. So I get to the point of cut and paste and it tells me system is read only. How do I change this. Obviously I'm not too clued up but can follow directions. Thanks
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Look, when u are trying to cut an alert will prompt about permissions and rights, say YES, then cut. Try this time with the 40StW file
So this is what I'm getting. And in the top left of root explorer it says mounted as r/o
cometabro said:
So this is what I'm getting. And in the top left of root explorer it says mounted as r/o
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Press tab where says R O to R W. I did delete mine without a problem
Cheers for trying to help. Still no luck.maybe I'm blind or just not having a good day.
I haven´t been able to use HTC backup and restore tool after I flash SD v 20 rom.
When installed Rom was not able to restore and now I have FC when try to open the app.
geragar said:
I haven´t been able to use HTC backup and restore tool after I flash SD v 20 rom.
When installed Rom was not able to restore and now I have FC when try to open the app.
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Will check tomorrow, comparing it with v 19.
If did work on v 19 should work on this one
dragonesdenano said:
Will check tomorrow, comparing it with v 19.
If did work on v 19 should work on this one
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Sorry, it was my fault. I chose not to install My HTC and that caused the FC. Flash again the ROM and now everything is working great.
Thanks for you work.
geragar said:
Sorry, it was my fault. I chose not to install My HTC and that caused the FC. Flash again the ROM and now everything is working great.
Thanks for you work.
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Thats great!
Really I never use that feature, what always leave it in the rom cause a lot of user use it!
Firmware
Is it useful to flash the newest firmware 3.28.401.9 (the thingy that includes modem files etc.) before flashing v22? I´m currently on v20 with firmware 3.28.401.6. v20 needed the new firmware, otherwise wifi won´t work, but v22 still running with the old one.. Is it recommended to flash it anyway? Unfortunately it´s a very time-consuming process to do the firmware upgrade..
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Is it useful to flash the newest firmware 3.28.401.9 (the thingy that includes modem files etc.) before flashing v22? I´m currently on v20 with firmware 3.28.401.6. v20 needed the new firmware, otherwise wifi won´t work, but v22 still running with the old one.. Is it recommended to flash it anyway? Unfortunately it´s a very time-consuming process to do the firmware upgrade..
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Only if you are facing lots of problems. Im actually on Latest dev edition firmware, not even International, all ok. So i wont update firmware yet
Thanks for the quick reply.
I´ve no problems at all. Battery is great and 3g/LTE recception too. So i´ll wait with firmware update until "L" arrives
Only Problem I noticed is, that I can´t get the Doubletap2Wake / Sweep2Wake funktion work in ExtremeEnergySaving Mode... It vibrates on doubletap/sweep but no wake... :/ Not sure if it´s the rom or my mistake. I´ve enabled the feature in sense mod but it´s only working on ExtendedBatterySaving disabled!
You´re doing great work, Sir!
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Thanks for the quick reply.
I´ve no problems at all. Battery is great and 3g/LTE recception too. So i´ll wait with firmware update until "L" arrives
Only Problem I noticed is, that I can´t get the Doubletap2Wake / Sweep2Wake funktion work in ExtremeEnergySaving Mode... It vibrates on doubletap/sweep but no wake... :/ Not sure if it´s the rom or my mistake. I´ve enabled the feature in sense mod but it´s only working on ExtendedBatterySaving disabled!
You´re doing great work, Sir!
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Wake options can be our kernel. Rite now HolyAngel is on Gpe Android L, working on that. Soon will fix it. Meanwhile, i will prepare a new version with an old version of SD kernel till get a new one
Htc One m8 no wifi after intalling custom rom
Guys ive just flashed the latest Skydragon rom to my htc one m8 and now the wifi can't be switched on
Ive updated my firmware to fw_2.22.401.5_no_red_text
The phone is rooted and s-off
Can anyone please advise
Fixed it was the firmware being to old, updated and now im sorted
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Guys ive just flashed the latest Skydragon rom to my htc one m8 and now the wifi can't be switched on
Ive updated my firmware to fw_2.22.401.5_no_red_text
The phone is rooted and s-off
Can anyone please advise
Fixed it was the firmware being to old, updated and now im sorted
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Must try firmware 3.xx.xxx.xx
As Rom has Android 4.4.4 same as new firmware

[Q] xperia z1c lollipop memory leak issue

is current xperia z1c lollipop still have memory leak issue ?
I used lollipop for 2 days already. and it always restart my game (minimized to background) after I open browser to use google (yeah only 2 recent apps displayed. chrome and game apps).
I hate this because my game need long time and heavy bandwidth at loading screen. I never get this problem when I used kitkat. I heard there's xposed module to fix this memory leak issue but my phone isnt rooted.
or is there a way to return to default OS (kitkat) like when I first bought it ? maybe I'll do this way. reset it to kitkat again. but I dont know how.
thanks.
You can flash stock kitkat with flashtool. I should have stock EU . 157 rom somewhere on my pc and can upload it if you want.
Flashing stock rom is pretty easy. Watch a tutorial or something. I can help you a bit more when back home.
Back to your question. I have no idea I'm still running kitkat as L is still not available in my country.
Ephixi4 said:
You can flash stock kitkat with flashtool. I should have stock EU . 157 rom somewhere on my pc and can upload it if you want.
Flashing stock rom is pretty easy. Watch a tutorial or something. I can help you a bit more when back home.
Back to your question. I have no idea I'm still running kitkat as L is still not available in my country.
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is it working to use your stock rom at my country ? I thought different country have different kind of rom. not sure about this if this is true or not.
flashing stock rom doesnt need root access, right ? and maybe can I also backup current lollipop OS that I have so I can reflash it when it has been fixed ?.
so far what I like from lollipop is when someone call me, I can still use other app because call notification only use small box on top of my current running app. I like this feature very much.
It depends where do you live. If in EU it should be fine. If not I can find a rom good for your location.
No, flashing custom rom does not require rooted device.
I think you don't have to do the backup as you'll be able to just update it again ( at least I think so)
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is it working to use your stock rom at my country ? I thought different country have different kind of rom. not sure about this if this is true or not.
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Yeah..some features change county wise..
flashing stock rom doesnt need root access, right ? and maybe can I also backup current lollipop OS that I have so I can reflash it when it has been fixed ?
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Yes. But you dont have to backup the OS. You can download the Firmware using the XperiaFirm Tool >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
And here is how to convert the files >> http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
Ephixi4 said:
It depends where do you live. If in EU it should be fine. If not I can find a rom good for your location.
No, flashing custom rom does not require rooted device.
I think you don't have to do the backup as you'll be able to just update it again ( at least I think so)
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is that mean I can flash pre-rooted rom, shared from Xperia Z1 Compact General subforum without unlock bootloader ?
wow then I better use that. I want lollipop+root+xposed but dont want to unlock my bootloader :victory:
getvaisakh said:
Yeah..some features change county wise..
Yes. But you dont have to backup the OS. You can download the Firmware using the XperiaFirm Tool >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
And here is how to convert the files >> http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
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wow this is nice info. I've just tried using that xperiafirm tool and it shows my country firmware.
Generally you can root your phone without unlocking bootloader. It worked for me, at least on kitkat. I'm not sure what about the Lollipop though.
You should better ask someone else too as I'm not as experienced and don't want to give you false info.
But if there's pre-rooted rom here and it's working for android L you don't have to unlock bootloader to flash it.
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is that mean I can flash pre-rooted rom, shared from Xperia Z1 Compact General subforum without unlock bootloader ?
wow then I better use that. I want lollipop+root+xposed but dont want to unlock my bootloader :victory:
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Please give a feedback to me as I also want Lp+root+xposed. *cheers*.
btw, if u wish to stay in KK (since xposed in LP wont work perfectly, seen people commenting on that) there is an easy method to root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/root-fw-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2977774
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Generally you can root your phone without unlocking bootloader. It worked for me, at least on kitkat. I'm not sure what about the Lollipop though.
You should better ask someone else too as I'm not as experienced and don't want to give you false info.
But if there's pre-rooted rom here and it's working for android L you don't have to unlock bootloader to flash it.
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yeah. I've tried root without unlock bootloader and it worked. as long as I use correct kernel that can be rooted.
getvaisakh said:
Please give a feedback to me as I also want Lp+root+xposed. *cheers*.
btw, if u wish to stay in KK (since xposed in LP wont work perfectly, seen people commenting on that) there is an easy method to root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/root-fw-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2977774
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okay I can get lollipop with root+xposed (all day tried this. I read some tutorial how to do it properly because this is my 1st time doing something like this. so tired ). although I dont know if xposed wont work perfectly like you said because I only use 3 modules so far. App Settings (keep screen on for game I'm playing) and Fix Lollipop Memory Leak and gravitybox (LP).
what I've done :
- downloaded kitkat 14.4.A.0.157 from XperiFirm. and flashed it using flashtool.
- I've realized .0157 can't be rooted for now. so I've used your link that you gave (Root FW 14.4.A.0.157 (LB/UBL) ).
- after get root access, then I installed recovery using Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.11-RELEASE.installer.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com/
- after that I flashed 14.5.A.0.242_CustomizedFR_Pre-Rooted_Dualrecovery 2.8.10 + Fix Xposed for Lollipop using recovery.
- and flashed Massive debloating and Xposed. links and procedure are also from that pre-rooted rom thread.
so far, no bootloop. dont know if I add some xposed modules again. I heard it will get bootloop if too many xposed modules is installed (?)
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yeah. I've tried root without unlock bootloader and it worked. as long as I use correct kernel that can be rooted.
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:good:
okay I can get lollipop with root+xposed (all day tried this. I read some tutorial how to do it properly because this is my 1st time doing something like this. so tired ).
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I know that feel :angel:
I have found a way to root stock LP having ULB. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60188952
Now going to try xposed. Since you have, tell me how.. Here is the official thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811. Is this where you get info?
although I dont know if xposed wont work perfectly like you said because I only use 2 modules so far. App Settings (keep screen on for game I'm playing) and Fix Lollipop Memory Leak (still dont know if this module will work.)
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Xposed worked perfectly in KK. I tried more than five modules at a time without the bootloop issue. What I fear is the LP. Havent you checked the dev/Q&A thread of the modules?
what I've done :
- downloaded kitkat 14.4.A.0.157 from XperiFirm. and flashed it using flashtool.
- I've realized .0157 can't be rooted for now. so I've used your link that you gave (Root FW 14.4.A.0.157 (LB/UBL) ).
- after get root access, then I installed recovery using Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.11-RELEASE.installer.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com/
- after that I flashed 14.5.A.0.242_CustomizedFR_Pre-Rooted_Dualrecovery 2.8.10 + Fix Xposed for Lollipop using recovery.
- and flashed Massive debloating and Xposed. links and procedure are also from that pre-rooted rom thread.
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wow so much struggle... I have a doubt, why not simply flash that pre-rooted ftf file over the KK? [being lazy to search for the thread]
So how is it feels? Dont forget to share your views and link to the thread..
I heard it will get bootloop if too many xposed modules is installed (?)
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I dont know that. But I heard that activating some module(s) when some other module(s) is(are) active may cause bootloop in KK.
Hey there, the XperiFirm dev here.
No one answered your question so I will. The answer is: No.
Sony made sure to include the memory leak fix built in (the exact fix that the Xposed module offers) for their Lollipop releases. The Xposed module is pointless.
See attached screenshot. Basically the Xposed module replaces the AOSP function with exactly the same function but with this additional "release()" line. As you can see, Xperia already has this line included.
IaguCool said:
Hey there, the XperiFirm dev here.
No one answered your question so I will. The answer is: No.
Sony made sure to include the memory leak fix built in (the exact fix that the Xposed module offers) for their Lollipop releases. The Xposed module is pointless.
See attached screenshot. Basically the Xposed module replaces the AOSP function with exactly the same function but with this additional "release()" line. As you can see, Xperia already has this line included.
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wow thanks to coming here :victory:
lol. so it's pointless to install that module because they are same thing exactly. time to uninstall.
actually my game is still restarted after I browsing a little. although I still see a lot of free memory in here. before, I thought this is because of that memory leak issue but I'm wrong.
if only there's module that can prevent lollipop refresh/restart/clear my game at memory when I minimized it at background.
I have the same problem, only with audio apps in the background. Pocket Casts, Stitcher and BeyondPod all crash and stop playing when running in the background, after I do something else like load the game Threes. This never used to happen with KitKat. I've also noticed that iplayer radio gets very jerky and skips back and forth by a quarter of a second continuously as soon as I turn off the screen. [edit - I just listened to it for a few minutes with the screen off and it suddenly cut out. I turned the screen on an the app was no longer in my notifications tray]
If Sony fixed this particular memory leak, what's going wrong with my phone? Could it be related to the fact that I've encrypted if for the first time? I'm getting desperate enough to consider factory resetting and losing everything, because listening to podcasts and playing threes is one of my favourite activities. It's not a demanding game for my year old, top of the line phone. My cheap tablet manages it, and so did the phone on KitKat!

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