I recently unlocked and rooted my LGOG to the Dirty Unicorns 4.2.2 aokp ROM. Since installing the ROM I've been having on and off data problems, as in sometimes my data works but for days at times it doesn't (in the same areas as when it previously worked). My WiFi is working fine but this data problem is irritating especially since I'm out of contact when I leave WiFi range.
I searched the Dirty Unicorns 4.2.2 thread for possible solutions but no one else has reported this problem. I also have searched this Q&a thread and saw people suggesting to update the PRL but I am unable to find how to do that with this new ROM (I knew how to do it on the Stock UI).
So any help would be greatly appreciated. I love everything else about this ROM except for the data problem so I would prefer to keep it for daily use.
Viewman said:
I recently unlocked and rooted my LGOG to the Dirty Unicorns 4.2.2 aokp ROM. Since installing the ROM I've been having on and off data problems, as in sometimes my data works but for days at times it doesn't (in the same areas as when it previously worked). My WiFi is working fine but this data problem is irritating especially since I'm out of contact when I leave WiFi range.
I searched the Dirty Unicorns 4.2.2 thread for possible solutions but no one else has reported this problem. I also have searched this Q&a thread and saw people suggesting to update the PRL but I am unable to find how to do that with this new ROM (I knew how to do it on the Stock UI).
So any help would be greatly appreciated. I love everything else about this ROM except for the data problem so I would prefer to keep it for daily use.
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have you tried to swap out your apns.xml
http://d-h.st/Xin
try this one ... download extract use a rootfile browser replace the apns.xlm in system/etc giving it the same permissions as the other on rename the old to apns.xml.bak just in case the outcome is worse... reboot into recovery wipe cache and fix permissions... let me know how that goes for you...also can try restoring efs .... and can try going back to a stock based rom update prl and profile the reflash and check again
Thanks for the advice Spleef but unfortunately the apns.xml file did not work, so I guess the next step would be restoring efs. How would I go about doing that?
Viewman said:
Thanks for the advice Spleef but unfortunately the apns.xml file did not work, so I guess the next step would be restoring efs. How would I go about doing that?
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use free gee I believe, and can try recovery of you have a back up of it
I have another question...where could I find the Stock Based ROM to try to update the PRL?
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I have another question...where could I find the Stock Based ROM to try to update the PRL?
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In Development. Lifeless, Vectus, Odex, Deodex, Imperium.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium
I can't get any stock zip to update my prl n that ...
Sent from my LG-LS970 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Tried Lifeless which turned out to be a horrible choice because the phone now randomly reboots. Upon flashing the ROM, it wiped my SD card and in the process deleted TWRP from my device. One solution I have found is to flash another ROM (I'm going to go with Vectus) but without FreeGee I cannot access recovery to flash the new ROM. I cannot keep my device from rebooting long enough to access the Play Store and combined with the fact that I need to sign in the Play Store to enable my Google account on my device (therefore eliminating the option of installing any programs online), I am unable to access FreeGee.
I originally started this process to just fix my data (by installing a Stock ROM to update my PRL) but using everything I have done has exacerbated or created more problems. If there are any solutions or suggestions from any of the more experienced users I would greatly appreciate your help. Thank you.
Viewman said:
Tried Lifeless which turned out to be a horrible choice because the phone now randomly reboots. Upon flashing the ROM, it wiped my SD card and in the process deleted TWRP from my device. One solution I have found is to flash another ROM (I'm going to go with Vectus) but without FreeGee I cannot access recovery to flash the new ROM. I cannot keep my device from rebooting long enough to access the Play Store and combined with the fact that I need to sign in the Play Store to enable my Google account on my device (therefore eliminating the option of installing any programs online), I am unable to access FreeGee.
I originally started this process to just fix my data (by installing a Stock ROM to update my PRL) but using everything I have done has exacerbated or created more problems. If there are any solutions or suggestions from any of the more experienced users I would greatly appreciate your help. Thank you.
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wow trying to not be offended by that but if i was you do lgnpst.. the advice everyone has offered including myself was solid...we cannot help the fact that it didnt go right for you obviously must be something missed or done incorrectly since multitudes of others have followed this same advice and links and recovered just fine..your best bet lgnpst back to stock..gl im done offering advice now
LOL spleef you miscontrued the tone of my post. The "more experienced users" was not a slight against you or anyone else who has offered advice, it was in reference to myself since I am continually creating more errors. I am sorry if I offended you but that was honestly not the intention of my post. I appreciate all the advice you have given me, honestly I would be lost without it. I'll update with results.
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LOL spleef you miscontrued the tone of my post. The "more experienced users" was not a slight against you or anyone else who has offered advice, it was in reference to myself since I am continually creating more errors. I am sorry if I offended you but that was honestly not the intention of my post. I appreciate all the advice you have given me, honestly I would be lost without it. I'll update with results.
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Just to reenforce what sleef said. LGNPST with the ZVB.bin. That will definitely fix your phone. Another option is use teeny bin. Then in recovery, flash the stock odexed ROM by TheShadow1. It might not cute your problem, but it's a shorter way that might work.
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Thank you everyone for your help (including you, spleef lol) I used LGNPST and got my phone back to stock then re-rooted and unlocked it. I'm going to try Dirty Unicorns again with the updated PRL and hopefully that fixes the original data problem. I just can't find the GAPPS 4.2.2 file now for Dirty Unicorns, when following the link on the OP the file is no longer available.
Nonetheless this was a great learning experience and thank you again!
let me know how that goes. as im also having data issue. im in the city all day and my reception/data would go from 4 bar to nothing in a matter of minutes lol. I would have to off/on data to get back my bars and data which is odd
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spleef said:
have you tried to swap out your apns.xml
http://d-h.st/Xin
try this one ... download extract use a rootfile browser replace the apns.xlm in system/etc giving it the same permissions as the other on rename the old to apns.xml.bak just in case the outcome is worse... reboot into recovery wipe cache and fix permissions... let me know how that goes for you...also can try restoring efs .... and can try going back to a stock based rom update prl and profile the reflash and check again
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hey i was able to download the apns.xlm onto my phone put a copy onto that location u said changed the original to .bak and wiped cache and fixed permission. I'll let u know if this works out fine since im home now using wifi
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Hello everyone,
I have a question.
I've rooted my girlfriend's S3 it's the AT&T version and I am wondering why after I flash the "JellyBam" rom I am not able to get any DATA connection.
Things I've done so far are as follows:
1.Flashed rom-successful flash-not data.
2. Flashed rom- successful flash-no data again-looked for available modems.
I've looked for what modems or what ever I would need or might have to use and I tried installing them but still no data, I even tried installing the "modem list" program *the one you can flash modems within recovery*, but still nothing. I've even tried just installing the modems in the main "modem lists" thread.
Another thing I want to ask is:
Why is there a "0" in the phones storage? I am thinking is TWRP's is file segregation*I am a noob with the S3*, it seems to me that TWRP has alocated the storage into a different "partition" which I think is dumb.
Sorry if these are noob questions and all, but I have a Dinc and have successfully rooted and flashed numerous roms and it's been a blast and I want to extend my experience with flashing ROMS to my girlfriend. I can't explain/teach her the great things about rooting if I am baffled by the S3's way of doing things.
Anyways, that's pretty much it I know there will be more questions after this... This phone is fun to mess with but if I can't get any kind of data to work then it bums me out that I won't be able to try all the wonderful ROMs this phone has for it.
Thanks for your time.
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I like TWRP don't get me wrong, but why doesn't CWM and TWRP play well together, I've tried to flash NAN after Goo'n TWRP, and it wouldn't read the NAN I've made with CWM*I've fixed this though. Should I just ditch CWM for TWRP and be done with it or should I just deal with juggling with both.
v1ral said:
Hello everyone,
I have a question.
I've rooted my girlfriend's S3 it's the AT&T version and I am wondering why after I flash the "JellyBam" rom I am not able to get any DATA connection.
Things I've done so far are as follows:
1.Flashed rom-successful flash-not data.
2. Flashed rom- successful flash-no data again-looked for available modems.
I've looked for what modems or what ever I would need or might have to use and I tried installing them but still no data, I even tried installing the "modem list" program *the one you can flash modems within recovery*, but still nothing. I've even tried just installing the modems in the main "modem lists" thread.
Another thing I want to ask is:
Why is there a "0" in the phones storage? I am thinking is TWRP's is file segregation*I am a noob with the S3*, it seems to me that TWRP has alocated the storage into a different "partition" which I think is dumb.
Sorry if these are noob questions and all, but I have a Dinc and have successfully rooted and flashed numerous roms and it's been a blast and I want to extend my experience with flashing ROMS to my girlfriend. I can't explain/teach her the great things about rooting if I am baffled by the S3's way of doing things.
Anyways, that's pretty much it I know there will be more questions after this... This phone is fun to mess with but if I can't get any kind of data to work then it bums me out that I won't be able to try all the wonderful ROMs this phone has for it.
Thanks for your time.
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I like TWRP don't get me wrong, but why doesn't CWM and TWRP play well together, I've tried to flash NAN after Goo'n TWRP, and it wouldn't read the NAN I've made with CWM*I've fixed this though. Should I just ditch CWM for TWRP and be done with it or should I just deal with juggling with both.
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See TWRP as a CWM on steroids. I'd stick with it.
As for your network problem, did you flash modems specific to her carrier? That would most likely help. Also, is her IMEI still fine?
In settings, Mobile network, Network Mode, try to change it to GSM/WCDMA preferred.
Look here for some suggestions on how to get your data back.
As for recoveries, pick one and stick with it. I'd go with TWRP over CWM, personally.
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v1ral said:
Why is there a "0" in the phones storage? I am thinking is TWRP's is file segregation*I am a noob with the S3*, it seems to me that TWRP has alocated the storage into a different "partition" which I think is dumb.
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This isn't a recovery thing; it's an Android 4.2 thing - it has to do with Android 4.2's multi-user support. Data from the first user of the device goes into 0/; from the second user, 1/, from the third user, 2/, etc.
BWolf56 said:
See TWRP as a CWM on steroids. I'd stick with it.
As for your network problem, did you flash modems specific to her carrier? That would most likely help. Also, is her IMEI still fine?
In settings, Mobile network, Network Mode, try to change it to GSM/WCDMA preferred.
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smelenchuk said:
Look here for some suggestions on how to get your data back.
As for recoveries, pick one and stick with it. I'd go with TWRP over CWM, personally.
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This isn't a recovery thing; it's an Android 4.2 thing - it has to do with Android 4.2's multi-user support. Data from the first user of the device goes into 0/; from the second user, 1/, from the third user, 2/, etc.
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Thanks for the replies.
I checked what the default modem was AMD searched for it, found it and installed it but nothing*I am a complete noon with flashing modems*
I haven't checked the imei thing thoroughly just yet, but I will check that out...I am just afraid I may bring the phone.
I'm liking twrp is there a way to rearrange the files , like remove the "0" and make it show like before*default way*. I don't like going through hoops so to speak transfering files on the pc.
Again thanks for the quick replies and I will get back to it wen I have the phone.
One more thing, there are many jellybean roms what are good non-vanilla roms? Or is that the "thing" with this phone?
v1ral said:
Thanks for the replies.
I checked what the default modem was AMD searched for it, found it and installed it but nothing*I am a complete noon with flashing modems*
I haven't checked the imei thing thoroughly just yet, but I will check that out...I am just afraid I may bring the phone.
I'm liking twrp is there a way to rearrange the files , like remove the "0" and make it show like before*default way*. I don't like going through hoops so to speak transfering files on the pc.
Again thanks for the quick replies and I will get back to it wen I have the phone.
One more thing, there are many jellybean roms what are good non-vanilla roms? Or is that the "thing" with this phone?
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You can't do much about the 0. But it shouldn't affect much anyway. Honestly, it's just better organised but I guess it can't be to everyone's liking.
As for IMEI, just make sure it matches the one in the back of your phone. If not, you'll need to get back to stock with Odin.
And can't really suggest a ROM as they're all different and will act different on everyone's phone. The best I can do is to tell you to check them out and read the comments from users.
Hi guys, I have some noobish questions for you. After reading around and searching, I just cant seem to find an answer.
I installed Synergy Rom with Ktoonsez kernel yesterday and while the Rom and kernel have been one of the best set ups I have ever used on my GS3 (Tmobile) I have two issues.
1. I have very little data. It comes, it goes. If any, the signal is extremely weak. Am I supposed to flash a radio, is this safe, I have never done this before so i'm not sure.
2. When installing the rom, I opted to use the stock android messenger vs the touchwiz one. I am having some issues sending MMS messages and was wondering if there was a fix for this somewhere or if it required a reflash.
I posted in here because I figured it is not a rom related issue, yet just me not knowing how to address these problems.
Any help is appreciated!
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Edit: I believe I may have just figured something out. I realized I had a sprint recovery on my phone, so when installing the rom I believe that the installer thinks my phone is the sprint variant. Would this have anything to do with signal issues or MMS issues for that matter. Before reinstalling everything I wanted to see if anybody knew if it would fix the problem. Like I said before, I do get signal, its just not extremely strong.
Twisted Tom said:
Hi guys, I have some noobish questions for you. After reading around and searching, I just cant seem to find an answer.
I installed Synergy Rom with Ktoonsez kernel yesterday and while the Rom and kernel have been one of the best set ups I have ever used on my GS3 (Tmobile) I have two issues.
1. I have very little data. It comes, it goes. If any, the signal is extremely weak. Am I supposed to flash a radio, is this safe, I have never done this before so i'm not sure.
2. When installing the rom, I opted to use the stock android messenger vs the touchwiz one. I am having some issues sending MMS messages and was wondering if there was a fix for this somewhere or if it required a reflash.
I posted in here because I figured it is not a rom related issue, yet just me not knowing how to address these problems.
Any help is appreciated!
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Edit: I believe I may have just figured something out. I realized I had a sprint recovery on my phone, so when installing the rom I believe that the installer thinks my phone is the sprint variant. Would this have anything to do with signal issues or MMS issues for that matter. Before reinstalling everything I wanted to see if anybody knew if it would fix the problem. Like I said before, I do get signal, its just not extremely strong.
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First, I recommend TWRP Recovery. You can obtain this by installing goo manager from the Play Store. To install, open goo manager, hit the menu key, select 'Install OpenRecoveryScript'. This will install TWRP recovery. Go into your recovery and make a NAND backup. Then wipe data/delvik/cache/system. Now, install Synergy and select Tmobile. Next, what I did, was did a full installation. Yes, this installs everything but you can use root browser (or some other root file manager) and fine tweak the ROM with what you do not want. I had a similar issue but I had NO data/signal/service...nothing. Hope this helps. Just in case, make sure you know how to flash back to stock, should something go wrong. Good luck!
phoenix98 said:
First, I recommend TWRP Recovery. You can obtain this by installing goo manager from the Play Store. To install, open goo manager, hit the menu key, select 'Install OpenRecoveryScript'. This will install TWRP recovery. Go into your recovery and make a NAND backup. Then wipe data/delvik/cache/system. Now, install Synergy and select Tmobile. Next, what I did, was did a full installation. Yes, this installs everything but you can use root browser (or some other root file manager) and fine tweak the ROM with what you do not want. I had a similar issue but I had NO data/signal/service...nothing. Hope this helps. Just in case, make sure you know how to flash back to stock, should something go wrong. Good luck!
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I appreciate the help but I can not seem to get my phone to be recognized as a tmobile device. I do not see an option to select tmobile anywhere when flashing.
Thanks
For anybody else having this issue, I just found my problem...
I installed twrp to my device yet was still having the same issue. I realized that while I was installing twrp, the device was still reading as a sprint variant because I was on the flashed rom that detected my device that way in the first place. I flashed a recovery via odin specifically for my tmobile s3 and got right to where I needed to be. All issues fixed and rom is running perfectly! :good:
Twisted Tom said:
I appreciate the help but I can not seem to get my phone to be recognized as a tmobile device. I do not see an option to select tmobile anywhere when flashing.
Thanks
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I had the same problem with my d2tmo with Slim and Syn. Both use a single rom for both AT&T and T-Mobile since the devices are very similar. I had to use Build.Prop Editor to change the values in the build.prop file to change from AT&T to T-Mobile values. However doing so will cancel out OTA updates and will have to update manually. I ended up going back to CM 10.1 nightly builds (slim/syn is based off cm anyways) and changed my LCD density in the build.prop and added a majority of the mods Slim/Syn uses.
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I rooted my SGH-I317 awhile ago using galaxynote2root method. I have CWM recovery v6.0.1.4. I have flashed multiple roms including JellyThunder, Diaphanes and now I'm running Clean Rom.
I dont believe it's rom related because its happened on multiple roms but my problem started on Diaphanes and has continued on Clean Rom. When I am connected to wifi I am almost always not in service and I cannot send or receive messages. I know that I am in an area where I usually get excellent service so I'm not sure what is causing this problem.
I am still learning but I've come a long way thanks to some of you guys and any help would be awesome!
Have you done a full device wipe and restore to stock at any point to test ?
The symptoms you describe sound like something is missing. ..
It's too early to assume a hardware issue. ..
And a stock rom restore that includes the files known to function properly would be a good idea.
I suggest a full wipe, and an Odin restore of a rooted stock build. ...then report the findings. ..g
gregsarg said:
Have you done a full device wipe and restore to stock at any point to test ?
The symptoms you describe sound like something is missing. ..
It's too early to assume a hardware issue. ..
And a stock rom restore that includes the files known to function properly would be a good idea.
I suggest a full wipe, and an Odin restore of a rooted stock build. ...then report the findings. ..g
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Could you point me in the right direction for such tasks?
All I found was Imnuts guide for such a thing but that is for SGH-I605 I believe.
So maybe my brain was malfunctioning...
Are you saying that I just need to flash a stock rom as I found here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1986556
I thought you meant back to an unrooted version but then I reread it.
I always do a full wipe when I flash roms, so I'd just do that like normal?
meat614 said:
I rooted my SGH-I317 awhile ago using galaxynote2root method. I have CWM recovery v6.0.1.4. I have flashed multiple roms including JellyThunder, Diaphanes and now I'm running Clean Rom.
I dont believe it's rom related because its happened on multiple roms but my problem started on Diaphanes and has continued on Clean Rom. When I am connected to wifi I am almost always not in service and I cannot send or receive messages. I know that I am in an area where I usually get excellent service so I'm not sure what is causing this problem.
I am still learning but I've come a long way thanks to some of you guys and any help would be awesome!
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What Modem you running? You might not have to flash back to stock.
Try flashing a different modem like the MC3, thats the latest one
I've never messed with my modem so I'd assume its as its always been. Can you link me to it? Is it the same as flashing a rom? Does it matter what rom im on?
Edit: I believe I found the download for mc3. So I just dl, reboot to recovery and flash it?
meat614 said:
I've never messed with my modem so I'd assume its as its always been. Can you link me to it? Is it the same as flashing a rom? Does it matter what rom im on?
Edit: I believe I found the download for mc3. So I just dl, reboot to recovery and flash it?
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Yes, just reboot to recovery and flash it. There have been some significant improvements for some people after they upgraded to the newest modem. My data speeds over LTE almost doubled after the update.
Hope you get it working.
Very sorry for the late response ...
The thread link you posted is very old ....as we have much newer versions of rooted stock roms.
The latest is UCAMC3....and is available in the development section in several different configurations.
In an attempt to simplify the return to stock, look at the web site in the link you posted. "Scottsroms.com" is found in the developers signature line.
The site contains a rooted, deodexed stock rom that is flashable from recovery, and will produce the desired results while side stepping the need to use Odin.
Simply download the rom to your SD card, then boot to your recovery.
Wipe data/factory reset the device, and flash the new build.
Your original radio image will remain untouched, and once booted, the device will be clean and ready to be set the way you wish.
Ultimately, a simple fresh start is the logical next step....g
wont connect to my data network
Hi I just flashed the hawkish supreme rom to my galaxy note2 att and for some reason it wont connect to my mobile network the imei still there is not wipe but the imei sv says 06 I don't now if it right but I did twice thw flash wipe verything and still no success can anybody help me thanks
itsmekilla76 said:
Hi I just flashed the hawkish supreme rom to my galaxy note2 att and for some reason it wont connect to my mobile network the imei still there is not wipe but the imei sv says 06 I don't now if it right but I did twice thw flash wipe verything and still no success can anybody help me thanks
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You are likely missing the correct APN settings. ..
Not all roms contain the pre-loaded configuration. ..
Check them in your network settings and enter then save the correct entries. ..
The APN lists can be found in the development section. ...g
thanks
gregsarg said:
You are likely missing the correct APN settings. ..
Not all roms contain the pre-loaded configuration. ..
Check them in your network settings and enter then save the correct entries. ..
The APN lists can be found in the development section. ...g
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thank you you are the best:good::good:
Always welcome. ...g
New Modem...
Alright guys I tried to take the easy way out and simply flashed the CM3 modem. It has failed me. I've been on it for a few days now and run in to the same problems and maybe even worse.
I just flashed the CA4 modem to try that out (mainly because I have to go to work and dont have time to try a permanent fix right now), so I'll see how it goes. Other than that I believe I will be hitting up scottsrom.com and doing what you mentioned to side step a few of the steps for returning to stock.
I do have 1 question.....I'm on Clean Rom 4.8 and I am aware that there is an updated 4.9. Does it come with a modem? Even if not is it possible that updating would help my problem?
I appreciate the help.
4.9 does not contain a modem...
None of the roms do...with the exception of stock Odin builds...
Seriously. ..I would consider an Odin restore to stock...
You'll get all of the needed files. ..and the issues may resolve. ...g
Please forgive me if this is in the wrong spot or if I broke some forum rule, I have never posted here but I have read a ton, thanks for all the help you guys have posted by the way.
First off I am not by any means an expert on computers and rooting but I have a decent understanding of the basics and can easily follow online instructions to root. I obviously have a d2att, I recently rooted it. I was happy with it unrooted for nearly a year but when samsung released the 4.3 update my phone really started sucking. Eventually I decided to root just to get a rom that functions better. I have been running gummy rom kit kat, I think its the nightly from march 10th, I have had no real issues other than some random reboots here and there. My mom begged me to root her d2att because she also was tired of the buggy samsung 4.3 update. I eventually rooted hers, even though I really didn't want to, knowing that I would get calls about every little issue and I would have to run and fix it... anyway
She has had issues that I have not had, she says that her phone randomly turns to silent periodically and causes her to miss calls, and she also says her bluetooth is intermittent. I don't use blue tooth at all so I wouldn't know but I have not had an issue with randomly going to silent. I have tried a lot of custom roms over the past 2 months since I rooted, including CM11, CM10 (all of them), AOKP, slimroms, of course Gummy, and a variety of others. All of them have had some major bug that is unbearable, from not connecting to wifi or not sending and receiving MMS, except for gummy which I have only had the random reboots.
Okay, so when I rooted mine originally I made a nandroid copy of the original rom after I rooted it, I didn't realize but somehow this nandroid file created to my internal memory instead of my sd card, so when I loaded a custom rom it was deleted. Like I said I'm far from an expert and that was a huge mistake. So anyway when I rooted my moms (same phone) I made a nandroid of her stock rom after the root and saved it to my computer, tablet, flash drive, external hd... etc.
Now that she is having problems with the absolute best ROM that I have found functionality wise, I thought I would restore her stock rom and debloat it, try my best to get it running better. I used her nandroid back up and restored my phone to it, only to get a ton of errors, everything was force closing. I kept getting the popups that "unfortunately ... has stopped" they were nonstop. Literally all I could do was hit ok and try to do the same with the next window, finally I get rid of those and the phone wouldn't run any apps or make any calls etc. So I rebooted to recovery and went restored my nandroid that I made earlier that day and all is fine with my phone again.
So here is my questions. First off when I made the nandroid of her stock rom I renamed the file STOCKROM, that way I would def know what it is and to not delete it. Will renaming a nandroid file make it not work correctly?
Also would a nandroid back up of her phone simply not work correctly on mine? I thought it would but it def does not. Maybe there is saved data that doesn't match my sim card.. I have no clue.
If I used this nandroid on her phone do you think it will work corretly?
If I messed up the file be renaming it, does anyone have a backup for stock that I can possibly use?
Last but not least, any recommendations for custom roms for d2att? I really just want speed, and no bugs
I am really sorry about the excessively long post, but I wanted to fill in the background info before I asked my questions, in case it was needed. Any help at all will be greatly appreciated.
Again please forgive me if I broke a forum rule or posted in the wrong spot, I don't typically post on any forums ever, I just tend to read the posts of others. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANY AND ALL HELP, GREATLY APPRECIATED.
sdevans80 said:
So here is my questions. First off when I made the nandroid of her stock rom I renamed the file STOCKROM, that way I would def know what it is and to not delete it. Will renaming a nandroid file make it not work correctly?
Also would a nandroid back up of her phone simply not work correctly on mine? I thought it would but it def does not. Maybe there is saved data that doesn't match my sim card.. I have no clue.
If I used this nandroid on her phone do you think it will work corretly?
If I messed up the file be renaming it, does anyone have a backup for stock that I can possibly use?
Last but not least, any recommendations for custom roms for d2att? I really just want speed, and no bugs
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If you decide to go back to stock 4.3, this thread should help. AT&T I747 UCUEMJB Stock Restore
I've never had to use a nandroid and definitely have not tried one on a phone different from where it was made, but from reading in the past I don't believe that renaming it is causing the problem. I believe it is probably due to either trying it on a different phone or the file structure may have been changed when you moved it to the pc. Hopefully someone more experienced will chime in regarding the nandroid on your phone. If it is still on her phone I think it may work.
thanks
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Thanks for the tips. I know its still on her phone and the name hasnt been altered. I wanted ti try a debloated touch wiz for her. I havr liked Gummy but loaded a carbon jelly beam tonight. So far so good. Any suggestions for custom ROMs for attd2? I have had a time finding one bthats useful. I'm glad I have my gummy on nandroid. When I finish screwing around for her that's where I'll head back to I'm sure. Unless I find a sweet bug free ROM through a reccomendation. I'll check the link in the AM thanks for the reply.
sdevans80 said:
I wanted ti try a debloated touch wiz for her. I havr liked Gummy but loaded a carbon jelly beam tonight. So far so good. Any suggestions for custom ROMs for attd2?
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I have been considering Intergalactic, but I haven't tried it yet.
Any link for that?
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Any link for that?
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[ROM] Intergalactic v4.1 [AllianceRom][UCUEMJB][4.3][1/8/2014]
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You MUST have the UCUEMJB or UCUEMJ2 bootloader and the UCUEMJB modem installed before proceeding or this ROM will not work properly. Your data and wifi may be broken if you do not do this first. These are available here: Bootloader and Modem Options
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Quick question. I have only rooted and flashed cm toms and aokp. I haven't done anything specifically to change my boatloadsoor kernel. I really don't have the knowledge absolute that. The first step says what's listed above. What does this mean? Can you help? Thanks for the time and tips.
Hello everyone,
I really need your help with my wife's Metro PCS Samsung GS4 M919N.
The thing is, we are now living outside the US so I had to unlock her phone. After ordering the unlock codes, I decided to root the phone and use a custom ROM while waiting for the codes.
That is why I found this guide here: androidforums.com/metropcs-galaxy-s4-all-things-root/790899-metropcs-galaxy-s4-all-things-root-guide.html
So while reading the guide, I aimed to have the following accomplished at the end:
Recovery: TWRP
Custom ROM: CyanogenMod 10.2.1
I then started doing the guide for the TWRP recovery by using Odin. I got the message saying that the flashing passed and went ahead to restart to recovery to install CM 10.2.1 as a custom ROM. The thing is that I keep on restarting to the stock recovery not TWRP. So I went to YouTube and found a video showing how to flash TWRP using GooManager. After following that guide, I went to restart to recovery and I successfully got into TWRP.
Now, to achieve my goal, all that's left to do is to flash CyanogenMod 10.2.1 (jfltetmo).
Before doing that, I decided to make a backup. After using TWRP to do a backup, I proceeded to installing the custom ROM + gapps (wiped with the default settings). Everything was working I think (I handed the phone to my wife so she was he one testing it). After some time, she decided she wants the stock ROM instead so I decided to download the androidforums.com/metropcs-galaxy-s4-all-things-root/783769-rom-recovery-flash-able-stock-m919nuvuamf2-rooted-deodexed-rom.html ROM.
I flashed the newly downloaded ROM + gapps (same file). This time, I couldn't get the gapps to work probably because it was meant for another version. So I decided to just restore from the backup I created earlier.
So, the usual stuff. Wipe. Restore. Restart.
Seems to be going smoothly because my wife was happy to see the old ROM she was used to.
Until the phone started to restart on it's own. (It's pretty much downhill from here on out).
At first I thought it was just a random thing that probably would never happen again. I was wrong as it became more frequent as days went by.
Recently I can't just restart the phone, I would have to remove the battery and then restart it. Now, it's getting really hard to restart the phone. Please help me fix this. I prefer to leave the phone rooted, but if the fix unroots the phone then so be it, anyway my wife prefers the stock ROM so only the unlocking was necessary.
Metro PCS Samsung Galaxy S4 M919N
Recovery:
TWRP 2.6.3.1
ROMs:
Stock Metro PCS
CyanogenMod 10.2.1
Let me know if you need more information from me. Hopefully I can restart the phone so I can give you some version numbers.
Thanks everyone!
I didn't read everything but just wanted to say
VERY GOOD THREAD!
this is how threads should be done. Very descriptive, organized, told us everything you did and asked for help! Good job man! Only negative is it prolly should have gone in Q&A section but irregardless very good thread!
About your issue, I recommend flashing stock Odin tar file to everything back to stock and reroot and start over. Flashing stock will not lock it again it will remain unlocked. But should get you back up and fresh. Just be aware it will erase all your data and all of the internal SD card.
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dokgu said:
Hello everyone,
I really need your help with my wife's Metro PCS Samsung GS4 M919N.
The thing is, we are now living outside the US so I had to unlock her phone. After ordering the unlock codes, I decided to root the phone and use a custom ROM while waiting for the codes.
That is why I found this guide here: androidforums.com/metropcs-galaxy-s4-all-things-root/790899-metropcs-galaxy-s4-all-things-root-guide.html
So while reading the guide, I aimed to have the following accomplished at the end:
Recovery: TWRP
Custom ROM: CyanogenMod 10.2.1
I then started doing the guide for the TWRP recovery by using Odin. I got the message saying that the flashing passed and went ahead to restart to recovery to install CM 10.2.1 as a custom ROM. The thing is that I keep on restarting to the stock recovery not TWRP. So I went to YouTube and found a video showing how to flash TWRP using GooManager. After following that guide, I went to restart to recovery and I successfully got into TWRP.
Now, to achieve my goal, all that's left to do is to flash CyanogenMod 10.2.1 (jfltetmo).
Before doing that, I decided to make a backup. After using TWRP to do a backup, I proceeded to installing the custom ROM + gapps (wiped with the default settings). Everything was working I think (I handed the phone to my wife so she was he one testing it). After some time, she decided she wants the stock ROM instead so I decided to download the androidforums.com/metropcs-galaxy-s4-all-things-root/783769-rom-recovery-flash-able-stock-m919nuvuamf2-rooted-deodexed-rom.html ROM.
I flashed the newly downloaded ROM + gapps (same file). This time, I couldn't get the gapps to work probably because it was meant for another version. So I decided to just restore from the backup I created earlier.
So, the usual stuff. Wipe. Restore. Restart.
Seems to be going smoothly because my wife was happy to see the old ROM she was used to.
Until the phone started to restart on it's own. (It's pretty much downhill from here on out).
At first I thought it was just a random thing that probably would never happen again. I was wrong as it became more frequent as days went by.
Recently I can't just restart the phone, I would have to remove the battery and then restart it. Now, it's getting really hard to restart the phone. Please help me fix this. I prefer to leave the phone rooted, but if the fix unroots the phone then so be it, anyway my wife prefers the stock ROM so only the unlocking was necessary.
Metro PCS Samsung Galaxy S4 M919N
Recovery:
TWRP 2.6.3.1
ROMs:
Stock Metro PCS
CyanogenMod 10.2.1
Let me know if you need more information from me. Hopefully I can restart the phone so I can give you some version numbers.
Thanks everyone!
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I agree with Elesbb. If the goal is jus tto get back to stock, just do an odin flash of the stock ROM. Be advised if you flash the latest Kit Kay update you will nto be able to go back to Jelly Bean. From your post it seems like you are partial to Jelly Bean. So if that's what you want, but sure you use the stock 4.3 ROM. You can find it around here on XDA somewhere with a quick search to make sure you have the right one.
As Elesbb said, you won't loose the 'sim unlock'. But you will lose root. However you can root the stock ROM just fine.
You might also consider one of the myriad of TouchWiz based custom ROMs. They are look just like TouchWiz that your wife wants, but have a lot of optimizations and options in them. Those should flash just like any ROM. If you still get the reboot issue then do the Odin back to stock, reroot, then flash the custom TW roms.
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Thread cleaned.
Rather than bashing a ROM or user let's keep on topic and help the OP resolved the problems he's having. Arguing over the virtues of a ROM doesn't help anyone.
Thank you,
Rwilco12
Before posting this thread I sent the aforementioned guide's poster (arocker). He sent me a reply saying not to use gapps as the stock ROM for Metro PCS already comes with Google apps. I'll try his suggestion first and see if the phone still reboots a lot.
If the problem persists, I will try the solutions mentioned here. Thanks a lot!
elesbb said:
I didn't read everything but just wanted to say
VERY GOOD THREAD!
this is how threads should be done. Very descriptive, organized, told us everything you did and asked for help! Good job man! Only negative is it prolly should have gone in Q&A section but irregardless very good thread!
About your issue, I recommend flashing stock Odin tar file to everything back to stock and reroot and start over. Flashing stock will not lock it again it will remain unlocked. But should get you back up and fresh. Just be aware it will erase all your data and all of the internal SD card.
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After trying arocker's suggestion to not flash gapps, the phone still reboots. So now, I am going to try your solution guys.
But before I do, I want to make sure that I am on the correct paths/links.
Here's what I found for the following:
ODIN
forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/themes-apps/27-08-2013-odin-3-09-odin-1-85-versions-t2189539
I've had a couple of chances to use ODIN but only using specific functions like flashing a recovery file while the phone is in download mode. I don't however have any experience using ODIN to put the phone back to stock where the phone gets unrooted. Having the phone unrooted is fine by me as I only needed to have the phone unlocked.
Any step-by-step guides for using ODIN for this specific purpose guys? I don't want to mess this up again.
Thanks and sorry for the trouble.
dokgu said:
After trying arocker's suggestion to not flash gapps, the phone still reboots. So now, I am going to try your solution guys.
But before I do, I want to make sure that I am on the correct paths/links.
Here's what I found for the following:
ODIN
forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/themes-apps/27-08-2013-odin-3-09-odin-1-85-versions-t2189539
I've had a couple of chances to use ODIN but only using specific functions like flashing a recovery file while the phone is in download mode. I don't however have any experience using ODIN to put the phone back to stock where the phone gets unrooted. Having the phone unrooted is fine by me as I only needed to have the phone unlocked.
Any step-by-step guides for using ODIN for this specific purpose guys? I don't want to mess this up again.
Thanks and sorry for the trouble.
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No trouble at all, check out the stickies in the beginning of threads.
Look for guides similar to this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335109
Pp. Good luck.
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PanchoPlanet said:
No trouble at all, check out the stickies in the beginning of threads.
Look for guides similar to this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335109
Pp. Good luck.
sent from my bluetooth controlled toaster.
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Hello PanchoPlanet,
Thanks for the link. I went ahead and tried to unroot without Windows (Mobile Odin) as per the instructions on the link. I downloaded everything and went ahead to install the Mobile Odin APK. When I ran it to install the Flash Kernel, the app told me that the device is not supported.
To my understanding the guide is for M919 devices but should work for my wife's device as well (M919N - Metro PCS). I would like to try the guide for using Windows but I'm not really expecting for it to work or I might mess it up more. I'll try to search some more and provide the links where this forum will lead me to. But if you have any ideas, please let me know asap. Thanks!
PanchoPlanet said:
No trouble at all, check out the stickies in the beginning of threads.
Look for guides similar to this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335109
Pp. Good luck.
sent from my bluetooth controlled toaster.
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Ok, here's what I found:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446497
It seems like the perfect thread for what I am trying to achieve. Will let you guys know if it is successful. But it will have to wait for tomorrow. Gonna catch some sleep.
Okay, I'm running out of options. I was able to flash the stock ROM using Odin 3.07. The recovery looks like it came back to the stock recovery as I no longer have TWRP installed. When I install Root Checker, I see that I am no longer rooted. That's good.
But my original problem is still here. The phone reboots a lot. The phone is so unstable that it is barely usable.
I am now going to try one more thing.
I have a Galaxy S4 (I337M) from Rogers Canada (my wife has Metro PCS M919N). Mine got rooted and has CyanogenMod 10.2.1 as a custom ROM. My phone is working perfectly while hers reboots a lot. I was thinking it was because of a faulty battery. So I am doing an experiment by swapping the batteries. So far no reboots have occurred, but I will continue to monitor this.
Any ideas why the battery is kinda messed up?
This thread talks about battery stuff and reboots:
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/530338/20131216/samsung-galaxy-s4-problems.htm
Batteries can go bad a lot of ways. Extreme temperature, factory defect, phone drops, moisture, etc.
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Android_Monsters said:
This thread talks about battery stuff and reboots:
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/530338/20131216/samsung-galaxy-s4-problems.htm
Batteries can go bad a lot of ways. Extreme temperature, factory defect, phone drops, moisture, etc.
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And 100% of the time, they eventually just get old.
dokgu said:
Okay, I'm running out of options. I was able to flash the stock ROM using Odin 3.07. The recovery looks like it came back to the stock recovery as I no longer have TWRP installed. When I install Root Checker, I see that I am no longer rooted. That's good.
But my original problem is still here. The phone reboots a lot. The phone is so unstable that it is barely usable.
I am now going to try one more thing.
I have a Galaxy S4 (I337M) from Rogers Canada (my wife has Metro PCS M919N). Mine got rooted and has CyanogenMod 10.2.1 as a custom ROM. My phone is working perfectly while hers reboots a lot. I was thinking it was because of a faulty battery. So I am doing an experiment by swapping the batteries. So far no reboots have occurred, but I will continue to monitor this.
Any ideas why the battery is kinda messed up?
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That's a wierd situation, by swapping batteries you basically performed a battery pull, which acts as a reset, that in it self may have cleared your issue.
Now if battery is bad that could be an unusual problem. Maybe just replacing the battery will be the end of your mystery.
Pp.
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The battery should be brand new as the phone was just recently purchased this April.
Anyways, so far no reboots have happened and any instability has not been shown at all. Everything looks ok, yet.
Anyone know if it is safe to swap batteries? Our phones have different S4 models. I'm not sure what the implications would be. Also what is this battery pull which acts as a reset? We've been pulling the battery a lot of times but the reboot still happens but not when we swapped batteries.
The batteries are all the same. Don't worry about that.
Even if its a new battery if could have just been bad. A manufacturing defect perhaps.
Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.
dokgu said:
The battery should be brand new as the phone was just recently purchased this April.
Anyways, so far no reboots have happened and any instability has not been shown at all. Everything looks ok, yet.
Anyone know if it is safe to swap batteries? Our phones have different S4 models. I'm not sure what the implications would be. Also what is this battery pull which acts as a reset? We've been pulling the battery a lot of times but the reboot still happens but not when we swapped batteries.
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This battery thing is wacky, anyway swapping batteries should not be a problem, it's just an energy storage container. Pulling the battery isn't like powering down the phone or resetting/rebooting ,sometimes devs request a battery pull to get the proper wipe effect that reboots can't provide.
You inadvertently solved your problem by accident. That's a good thing.
Pp.
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PanchoPlanet said:
You inadvertently solved your problem by accident. That's a good thing.
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I have quite literally solved the vast majority of my problems this way.
Its a preferred method.
Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.
Sometimes it's that "total disconnect "of power that kind of gets all the ducks lined up in a row and everything flows in the dynaflow.
Good.
Pp.
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its very important topics and it might seen for every galaxy s4 users.just wonderful topics.
This exact same thing happened on my mother's 6-month old S3. If you're still wondering, you could try putting the old battery and running a CPU stress test app. It should increase the current draw and trigger a shutdown.
EDIT: whoops, sorry to kind of zombie. Didn't check the date.
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