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I flashed Super Galaxy Rom 1.2 the other day, not realizing it didn't have a custom recovery. I've tried everything to get one back on there, but nothing seems to work. I've read all the posts about using odin and/or heimdall to UNROOT the phone, but I really don't want to go that far. All I want is a custom recovery so I can go back to my previous rom, or another that has a custom recovery. ROM manager doesn't seem to want to flash CWM, which is the way I did it before, so I'm really kind of lost here. I have access to my Macbook, no Windows computer available. No need to unroot my phone, just want my custom recovery back that I had on SGR 1.1..
your gonna need to use odin of some sort but you can use mobil odin if you dont have access to a pc. Get it from the market and flash el26 kernal with cwm then you can flash the rom you want. You will not be able to boot into your current ics rom after flashing that kernal though untill you flash a new rom. Make sure you put the kernal in the pda slot of odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662295&highlight=el26+kernal
Thats the link for the kernals just get the one that says reccomended for flashing ics roms due to emmc bug get the el29 or el26 just make sure when you get into recovery it is version 5.0.2.7
Thanks a lot rbTrucking. I've been a flash-aholic ever since I got this thing rooted a couple years ago. I've run into this once before, is there a reason why people don't put custom recovery into their roms? I definitely want to go back to GB for the battery life and overall stability of everything.
It all worked. Thanks a ton!!
TwinsFan said:
Thanks a lot rbTrucking. I've been a flash-aholic ever since I got this thing rooted a couple years ago. I've run into this once before, is there a reason why people don't put custom recovery into their roms? I definitely want to go back to GB for the battery life and overall stability of everything.
It all worked. Thanks a ton!!
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No problem glad I could help! The reason they dont put custom recoveries in ics roms is because the kernal source hasnt been released yet and many people were bricking trying to flash with ics recoveries.
I really wanna use this kernel/custom kernels, but I give up! Constant force closing and crashes for me Now I'm wondering, did I do something wrong during the root process? I rooted my device a couple weeks ago using this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1771687 (Root without tripping flash counter), followed by flashing Team Sonic's TouchWiz Rom, and then now, recently as of a little over a week ago I started using Cyanogen Mod 10. Did I miss a step in between which is causing so many problems with installing a custom kernel on my phone? Lean kernel worked earlier around the 8/20-25 nightlies, but now everything's pretty much a bust
It's a T-Mobile GSIII
No you didn't do anything wrong. A lot of the kernels aren't updated as fast as kernel changes in CM. Have you tried the latest nightly with the latest LK?
Sent from my SGH-T999
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No you didn't do anything wrong. A lot of the kernels aren't updated as fast as kernel changes in CM. Have you tried the latest nightly with the latest LK?
Sent from my SGH-T999
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I've tried all the latest kernels. Every kernel I've tried is compatible with the ROM I've tried it on.
isikh said:
I really wanna use this kernel/custom kernels, but I give up! Constant force closing and crashes for me Now I'm wondering, did I do something wrong during the root process? I rooted my device a couple weeks ago using this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1771687 (Root without tripping flash counter), followed by flashing Team Sonic's TouchWiz Rom, and then now, recently as of a little over a week ago I started using Cyanogen Mod 10. Did I miss a step in between which is causing so many problems with installing a custom kernel on my phone? Lean kernel worked earlier around the 8/20-25 nightlies, but now everything's pretty much a bust
It's a T-Mobile GSIII
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if it was me, which btw am running CM10/LeanKernel, I would use odin to flash back to a rooted stock app, then install NEWEST CWM, and try again, I have had no issues EVER using the combo's that you are using. Also, I NEVER flash a kernel on a new rom until the rom has booted correctly, then reboot and flash whatever compatible kernel.
Good Luck.
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if it was me, which btw am running CM10/LeanKernel, I would use odin to flash back to a rooted stock app, then install NEWEST CWM, and try again, I have had no issues EVER using the combo's that you are using. Also, I NEVER flash a kernel on a new rom until the rom has booted correctly, then reboot and flash whatever compatible kernel.
Good Luck.
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Okay I'll do that, but tell me this. How did you come to CM10 exactly? What steps did you do? I want to see if you did something different from me and I may have sent wrong somewhere.
I simply rooted installed freegs3, wiped data and caches and all, then I flashed cm10. Was that the wrong way? Should I go back to stock and restart the process? Because right now for one, custom kernels are giving me strange issues. Also, a ktoonz kernel dev told me my log cat pointed towards corrupt partition or Rom, but I'm using cm10
How do I go back to stock basically? Can you link me to some guides and/or videos? I'm on the T-Mobile galaxy s3. The reason I ask is because I'm mobile and can't search for some reason but I'd like to read up on it before I do it
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Okay I'll do that, but tell me this. How did you come to CM10 exactly? What steps did you do? I want to see if you did something different from me and I may have sent wrong somewhere.
I simply rooted installed freegs3, wiped data and caches and all, then I flashed cm10. Was that the wrong way? Should I go back to stock and restart the process? Because right now for one, custom kernels are giving me strange issues. Also, a ktoonz kernel dev told me my log cat pointed towards corrupt partition or Rom, but I'm using cm10
How do I go back to stock basically? Can you link me to some guides and/or videos? I'm on the T-Mobile galaxy s3. The reason I ask is because I'm mobile and can't search for some reason but I'd like to read up on it before I do it
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I started here, READ EVERY LINE in a separate window, so you can reference back in forth between the windows. And do it STEP BY STEP. Once you are rooted and using the stock rom, back that up, so you can revert back to if you crash, once you have those 2 done, get the newest copy of Clockwork, install it. (by the way, the flash counter will tick you using Odin) so make sure you wipe the tick counter before installing any custom roms. Now get CM10 from the thread, install, do not flash the kernel until you have booted the first time, then reboot to recovery and flash kernel of choice. then your set. Now these are MY DIRECTIONS ONLY! and worked for me. So anyone want to add, feel free, or if I missed something, but do NOT slam me for trying to help, again this worked for me, may not for others, but it has been flawless for me. Hope this helps good luck.
Start here>>>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
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I started here, READ EVERY LINE in a separate window, so you can reference back in forth between the windows. And do it STEP BY STEP. Once you are rooted and using the stock rom, back that up, so you can revert back to if you crash, once you have those 2 done, get the newest copy of Clockwork, install it. (by the way, the flash counter will tick you using Odin) so make sure you wipe the tick counter before installing any custom roms. Now get CM10 from the thread, install, do not flash the kernel until you have booted the first time, then reboot to recovery and flash kernel of choice. then your set. Now these are MY DIRECTIONS ONLY! and worked for me. So anyone want to add, feel free, or if I missed something, but do NOT slam me for trying to help, again this worked for me, may not for others, but it has been flawless for me. Hope this helps good luck.
Start here>>>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
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Thanks for the input! I just wiped everything properly, other than odining back to stock again because that wasn't really necessary I thought since I did everything right, maybe? Well, I don't know lol. I don't have time to go back to stock atm, so I wiped all things including external/internal sd, used superwipe and just flashed a touchwiz rom, by xquizit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843409 UVALH2 and flashed the kernel for touchwiz by ktoonz and it is running smooth and solid. So, now, I'm going to go back and flash CM from scratch superwiping and all because I have now confirmed ktoonz's kernels work, and for some odd reason it wasn't working with my CM setup, so I'm going try it again from start and see if it works on CM, and go from there. I'll report back either ways in case anyone is having this problem. If I still have the same issue back on CM, I'll live with it or come back to touchwiz. I kinda like it Weird. Haha, but either ways, I'll keep yall updated! I'm wondering if I need to/should flash the UVALH2 radio/baseband since I"m on a UVALH2 ROM though.
Use this kernel it works perfectly on CM10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845836
EDIT: nvm use this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31025930&postcount=1152
isikh said:
Thanks for the input! I just wiped everything properly, other than odining back to stock again because that wasn't really necessary I thought since I did everything right, maybe? Well, I don't know lol. I don't have time to go back to stock atm, so I wiped all things including external/internal sd, used superwipe and just flashed a touchwiz rom, by xquizit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843409 UVALH2 and flashed the kernel for touchwiz by ktoonz and it is running smooth and solid. So, now, I'm going to go back and flash CM from scratch superwiping and all because I have now confirmed ktoonz's kernels work, and for some odd reason it wasn't working with my CM setup, so I'm going try it again from start and see if it works on CM, and go from there. I'll report back either ways in case anyone is having this problem. If I still have the same issue back on CM, I'll live with it or come back to touchwiz. I kinda like it Weird. Haha, but either ways, I'll keep yall updated! I'm wondering if I need to/should flash the UVALH2 radio/baseband since I"m on a UVALH2 ROM though.
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Now I am a tad confused, you have UVALH2 on the phone already, and you want to flash UVALH2? or did you typo? I am no dev, but from what I have been seeing, the radio should not matter at the moment, if I am wrong, someone please set me straight, also, I will be on the web all night and tomorrow, so I will help where ever I can, I will check here for your progress. Good luck my friend.
BTW, I do not like stock roms, so to me CM10 is for sure better. Faster also.
There is no wrong way to root. I bought my phone, didn't even set it up. Downloaded the toolkit, rooted and flashed a custom recovery, then flashed CM10. You didn't miss any steps, and you didn't do anything in the wrong order.
Your radio and ROM do NOT have to match.
joshnichols189 said:
There is no wrong way to root. I bought my phone, didn't even set it up. Downloaded the toolkit, rooted and flashed a custom recovery, then flashed CM10. You didn't miss any steps, and you didn't do anything in the wrong order.
Your radio and ROM do NOT have to match.
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Yeah, I know all this, but I wanted to ask in case I may have missed something. Even when you're pretty Android savvy when it comes to rooting and whatnot, you do miss things on occasion. In this instant I didn't, but I was hoping I did because a bunch of custom kernels won't work on my phone with CM10! Trinity worked well, so I'm waiting for those. It must be some specific chip related issue because I'm not the only one. Anyways, thanks everyone!
Yep, Newbie. Searched but still not absolutely certain. New phone - coming from GB GIO.
Samsung Galaxy S2X
Model SGH-T989D
Android 4.0.4
Baseband T989D TLLG2
Kernel 3.0.8
Carrier: Koodo
Short & sweet - Is this phone compatible with ROMS for which Hercules (?) --> SGH T989?
I have it successfully rooted, using CWM 5.0.2.7
ODIN 1.85
CWM Root SU 3.1.3 / Busybox 1.20.2
Just needing to get the "basic" down to know what does/doesn't pertain to this phone/model.
Thanks (share any pointers you feel you compelled to do)
I have the exact same phone and I haven't had an issues flashing any of the roms in the t989 development forum.
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Yup same here got this on koodo, all roms so far have worked , even a Rom from the skyrocket no problems, i have a nandroid of the stockkoodo ROM so no worries flash away
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Have the exact same phone as well, ahahaha. For $50 with a $100 visa credit from Koodo was a steal, especially with the promo plans they were offering this month.
As a reference, make sure to check this thread out for the stock Koodo rom. It will definitely come in handy, cheers!
WoW!
Thanks for all the prompt and supportive responses. To be honest, I find it a tad bit intimidating posting to the forums. Many seem to be rather "gnats-ass" when it comes to the proper way of posting questions.
Yep, Koodo did have a deal on these phones, was given it as a gift as I am currently looking for gainful employment, though I do some web design on the side - recently hung my "shingle."
I know better than to ask "which is the "best" ROM, but I am getting sweaty palms thinking about the CM 10.0 & 10.1 versions that have seemed to have matured as of late.
In your opinion(s) should I stick with this version of CWM (5.0.2.7) or update to 6.0 (if I am told to update - is my stock ROM for recovery (using CWM 5.0.2) going to be an issue?), or move toward TWPR recovery? I haven't read alot about either, but do see TWRP mentioned quite frequently.
What is the difference (basically) between "recovery" and "touch recovery"?
Please don't hesitate to fill me in on your experiences, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again - you all have diminished the paranoia I felt with posting this "newbie" question.
@ FineTalent : "As a reference, make sure to check this thread out for the stock Koodo rom. It will definitely com in handy, cheers!"
I did visit the thread you mentioned, then onto the Samsung site. Keeping in mind that I do have the stock rom for this phone back-up through CWR, but for the sake of safety, is this SGH-T989D_NA_TLS_ICS_Opensource.zip the stock ROM I need should I need it? I noticed there were some GB stock ROMS listed, but my "stock" was the pre-installed 4.0.4 ICS.
@ FineTalent:
Nevermind, I'm an idiot, I see that the stock ROM is provided in the thread.
Just experiment with flashing several roms and find out what you feel is the "best rom" for you.
For me, I have tried several roms and am currently staying with All-star's Liquid Smooth V5 4.1.2 rom, however, Android88 mentioned that he will be releasing a Paranoid Android rom and updated versions of AOKP and Slimbean. Coming from a Samsung Captivate, the rom I found best was Slimbean, I'm just waiting for Android88 to update it, lol.
As for the CWM and TWRP differences, with CWM you may have trouble installing the newer roms. Download TWRP, it installs all the roms without any problems and is easier to use.
Download TWRP 2.3.3.0 and flash it through Odin.
FineTalent said:
Just experiment with flashing several roms and find out what you feel is the "best rom" for you.
For me, I have tried several roms and am currently staying with All-star's Liquid Smooth V5 4.1.2 rom, however, Android88 mentioned that he will be releasing a Paranoid Android rom and updated versions of AOKP and Slimbean. Coming from a Samsung Captivate, the rom I found best was Slimbean, I'm just waiting for Android88 to update it, lol.
As for the CWM and TWRP differences, with CWM you may have trouble installing the newer roms. Download TWRP, it installs all the roms without any problems and is easier to use.
Download TWRP 2.3.3.0 and flash it through Odin.
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Ok, I understand that TWRP is a better choice. With that in mind, will that have an impact on the stock ROM backup I've already made, or will I have to forgo that one, remove CWM, install TWRP and flash that to phone as a back-up? Or can TWRP make use of the recovery I made already should I get into a bind?
Thanks for hanging with me FineTalent.
If I understand you correctly, you're asking if you can flash your stock backup recovery from CWM to TWRP?
After flashing TWRP it shouldn't be any different when trying to recover the stock rom you backed up. I have never tried it as I just flash the stock rom through Odin if needed but there is an option in TWRP... just as long as you have your recovery file on your phone storage.
I would suggest keeping that backup on a computer so that you can always put the file on to a micro sd card if the phone so happens to not boot up. In that way, you can still get the recovery file through TWRP.
Thanks FineTalent.
Now's a good time for me to do more research, ensuring
1.) I know what the hell I am doing going forward - with all this great info, and
2.) don't inadvertently make an a** of myself for not knowing what's going on.
Appreciate it.
No problem justaguy705, just keep reading through threads on the T989 and make sure there is always a "fix" before you flash anything new on your phone. Also, don't hesitate with asking questions or asking for help... just as long as it isn't something that wasn't mentioned before (using the search tool is recommended first). Good luck and talk to you again in other posts maybe, ahaha!
Hello,
I just installed the CM10.2 ROM on my SGH-T989 T-Mobile Galaxy S2 after having installed the Slim Bean (I think it's called), Jedi MindTrick, and AOKP so I already have the idea on how to boot a new rom already kinda experienced but I was gonna flash Gapps after installing CM10.2 and when I was gonna go into recovery it just didn't wanna boot up! I have very, very, important stuff including pictures, videos, and school projects so i would be very grateful to anyone that would please help me! At the moment, it's looping on the Samsung logo...
Just in case this helps I'm putting it in (but u already know this stuff anyways)
* CM10.2 made it so I have my own custom start up screen
* It also implemented its own charging battery icon when it's turned off
I really don't know if any of these features have anything to do with it but if someone could hand me like an updated/custom odin for that specific rom it would be great!
I have tried following the instructions given by techfanatic9 at YouTube indicating to go to download mode via USB, launch odin, and then use a .tar file called recovery-cwm-hercule but when it's done it just passes the Samsung logo and stays black.
If you need any more info I would gladly give out any!
BTW, I did wipe data/cache before installing the ROM those are the basics anyways
xPixelated said:
Hello,
I just installed the CM10.2 ROM on my SGH-T989 T-Mobile Galaxy S2 after having installed the Slim Bean (I think it's called), Jedi MindTrick, and AOKP so I already have the idea on how to boot a new rom already kinda experienced but I was gonna flash Gapps after installing CM10.2 and when I was gonna go into recovery it just didn't wanna boot up! I have very, very, important stuff including pictures, videos, and school projects so i would be very grateful to anyone that would please help me! At the moment, it's looping on the Samsung logo...
Just in case this helps I'm putting it in (but u already know this stuff anyways)
* CM10.2 made it so I have my own custom start up screen
* It also implemented its own charging battery icon when it's turned off
I really don't know if any of these features have anything to do with it but if someone could hand me like an updated/custom odin for that specific rom it would be great!
I have tried following the instructions given by techfanatic9 at YouTube indicating to go to download mode via USB, launch odin, and then use a .tar file called recovery-cwm-hercule but when it's done it just passes the Samsung logo and stays black.
If you need any more info I would gladly give out any!
BTW, I did wipe data/cache before installing the ROM those are the basics anyways
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Hmmmm it doesn't sound hard bricked because it wouldn't start up at all if it nor would it go into download mode, you may have to take a hit on your storage and erase your SD.. can you get into your open recovery? Also as a disclaimer 10.2 is is very early alpha as team chopsticks is still working out their kinks and have said the 10.2 early roms have a likely hood of bricking the phone and messing with partitions.. very important to read thru the thread on very early rom threads.. report back and let me know
gabriel1946 said:
Hmmmm it doesn't sound hard bricked because it wouldn't start up at all if it nor would it go into download mode, you may have to take a hit on your storage and erase your SD.. can you get into your open recovery? Also as a disclaimer 10.2 is is very early alpha as team chopsticks is still working out their kinks and have said the 10.2 early roms have a likely hood of bricking the phone and messing with partitions.. very important to read thru the thread on very early rom threads.. report back and let me know
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Well, I can boot up the CWM-based Recovery. When I reboot the phone from recovery it gets stuck on the Cyanogenmod loading screen which comes like 3 minutes after the Samsung one I mentiong aboved.
EDIT: Can I flash another rom? Will that fix it? I was thinking on trying Darkside but I'm scared on trying anything...
EDIT#2: I also have Jedi MindTrick backed up as well as AOKP if that helps
xPixelated said:
Well, I can boot up the CWM-based Recovery. When I reboot the phone from recovery it gets stuck on the Cyanogenmod loading screen which comes like 3 minutes after the Samsung one I mentiong aboved.
EDIT: Can I like up another rom? Will that fix it? I was thinking on trying Darkside but I'm scared on trying anything...
EDIT#2: I also have Jedi MindTrick backed up as well as AOKP if that helps!
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Its cwm recovery I'm 99% sure.. its known for not liking our device try twrp 2.6.. I haven't used cwm in forever but basically wipe everything but your SD cards.. flash over a 4.1.2 based rom.. try rushes shadow rom and boot.. also im not sure if cwm had the capabilities but in recovery hook your computer up to a pc mount your sd and copy files from your phone to your pc.. don't be scared to flash another rom especially sense its probably the reason for you not booting up<<<<--- this reason is why I have so many roms downloaded on my extra SD.. if I get stuck on a rom I wipe everything but my SD like 4 times flash the rom and kernel twice to make sure it sticks ex(flash rom re flash rom,wipe delvic and cache, flash kernel reflash kernel) usually works eveytime
xPixelated said:
Hello,
I just installed the CM10.2 ROM on my SGH-T989 T-Mobile Galaxy S2 after having installed the Slim Bean (I think it's called), Jedi MindTrick, and AOKP so I already have the idea on how to boot a new rom already kinda experienced but I was gonna flash Gapps after installing CM10.2 and when I was gonna go into recovery it just didn't wanna boot up! I have very, very, important stuff including pictures, videos, and school projects so i would be very grateful to anyone that would please help me! At the moment, it's looping on the Samsung logo...
Just in case this helps I'm putting it in (but u already know this stuff anyways)
* CM10.2 made it so I have my own custom start up screen
* It also implemented its own charging battery icon when it's turned off
I really don't know if any of these features have anything to do with it but if someone could hand me like an updated/custom odin for that specific rom it would be great!
I have tried following the instructions given by techfanatic9 at YouTube indicating to go to download mode via USB, launch odin, and then use a .tar file called recovery-cwm-hercule but when it's done it just passes the Samsung logo and stays black.
If you need any more info I would gladly give out any!
BTW, I did wipe data/cache before installing the ROM those are the basics anyways
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Have you tried to remove the battery at all ? This has helped me in a similar situation. Remove the battery and try getting into CWM again and if that does not work, remove the battery and try getting into download mode. Good Luck.
gabriel1946 said:
Its cwm recovery I'm 99% sure.. its known for not liking our device try twrp 2.6.. I haven't used cwm in forever but basically wipe everything but your SD cards.. flash over a 4.1.2 based rom.. try rushes shadow rom and boot.. also im not sure if cwm had the capabilities but in recovery hook your computer up to a pc mount your sd and copy files from your phone to your pc.. don't be scared to flash another rom especially sense its probably the reason for you not booting up<<<<--- this reason is why I have so many roms downloaded on my extra SD.. if I get stuck on a rom I wipe everything but my SD like 4 times flash the rom and kernel twice to make sure it sticks ex(flash rom re flash rom,wipe delvic and cache, flash kernel reflash kernel) usually works eveytime
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The only roms I have on my internal SD is AOKP (4.2.2) and JediMindTrick (4.1.2) would either one be good to flash?
Sorry I'm asking so many questions lol! I'm just kinda nervous but I'm really glad you replied.
xPixelated said:
The only roms I have on my internal SD is AOKP (4.2.2) and JediMindTrick (4.1.2) would either one be good to flash?
Sorry I'm asking so many questions lol! I'm just kinda nervous but I'm really glad you replied.
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For sure I know how it is to feel like u bricked your device.. Jedi is good to flash just do your usual wipes and flash the rom let me know if it works ill be up for a while so keep me posted
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Also when u did a Odin flash did u flash 10.2 over it? Or did odin not work than u flashed 10.2? Odin should've fixed it for you
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gabriel1946 said:
For sure I know how it is to feel like u bricked your device.. Jedi is good to flash just do your usual wipes and flash the rom let me know if it works ill be up for a while so keep me posted
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Your advice worked great Gabriel!! I think your doing a wondrous thing sticking by and helping peeps like me.
Thank you so much! C:
EDIT: Regarding the Odin thing, it didn't fix it I don't know why. I ran it but when I booted my phone up it kept freezing on Samsung and when I pluggen it in it showed the CM10.2 charging screen.
xPixelated said:
Your advice worked great Gabriel!! I think your doing a wondrous thing sticking by and helping peeps like me.
Thank you so much!
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Right on try staying away from 4.3 roms til chopsticks gets the kinks out.. also consider switching to twrp 2.6 much user friendly and recommended by most.. u may wanna change the op to **solved** so others can review, and dont forget to hit that thanks button :good::victory:
gabriel1946 said:
Right on try staying away from 4.3 roms til chopsticks gets the kinks out.. also consider switching to twrp 2.6 much user friendly and recommended by most.. u may wanna change the op to **solved** so others can review, and dont forget to hit that thanks button :good::victory:
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Yeah I think I'll stick with AOKP for a while maybe until CM10.2 makes a stable release. And yeah I spammed that Thanks button like crazy! xD
Thanks again Gabriel!
Just a word to say that my E980 got softbricked just after flashing the new [20140920]VUPMP.GPRO.sG3.Stable from datphu2811 ROM .
I did not restore stock rom before flashing. I came from CM 10.2, did wipe every cache and flashed from CWM recovery.
I am trying to recover using these steps now.
Thank you
pzkfwg said:
Just a word to say that my E980 got softbricked just after flashing the new [20140920]VUPMP.GPRO.sG3.Stable from datphu2811 ROM .
I did not restore stock rom before flashing. I came from CM 10.2, did wipe every cache and flashed from CWM recovery.
I am trying to recover using these steps now.
Thank you
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Follow each step by it's directions and it will get you back for sure. I've softbricked a few times myself and that method got me up and back on my feet again.
If you need any help you are welcome to ask.
Snepsts said:
Follow each step by it's directions and it will get you back for sure. I've softbricked a few times myself and that method got me up and back on my feet again.
If you need any help you are welcome to ask.
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Thank you for your support. I managed to restore stock ROM. Back to the basics of rooting again
pzkfwg said:
Thank you for your support. I managed to restore stock ROM. Back to the basics of rooting again
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Good stuff! If you're in the business of stock ROMs I suggest Bountyman's G3 port, it's really nice if you can get the darn thing to deep sleep. Otherwise if you're looking at CM11 ROMs, Beanstalk, PAC, and Gummy are great choices. Along with the E980 Kernel+
Snepsts said:
Good stuff! If you're in the business of stock ROMs I suggest Bountyman's G3 port, it's really nice if you can get the darn thing to deep sleep. Otherwise if you're looking at CM11 ROMs, Beanstalk, PAC, and Gummy are great choices. Along with the E980 Kernel+
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Thanks for the tips. I am looking for the most stable ROM, but yet recent enough. I have been happy with CM 10.2 for 6 months or so, but now I am starting to get problems (battery "leaks", power button not always responding) so I figured that I would check on the latest. I will try the G3 ports as they may be better adapted to the hardware capabilities of the G Pro (e.g.: Quick memo button).
I have seen my error by reading the later posts with the ROM that soft bricked my phone. I needed to select Phil's recovery instead of keeping mine during installation. I'll give another try.
I flashed a couple of ROMs in the past and have become too comfortable. I had no idea that I could brick a phone and yet recover it! Thanks engineers of the world for that last line of defense!
EDIT: Even with Philz recovery and going from the stock ROM, I always soft-brick my phone with datphu2811's ROM. I'll try Bountyman now.
pzkfwg said:
Thanks for the tips. I am looking for the most stable ROM, but yet recent enough. I have been happy with CM 10.2 for 6 months or so, but now I am starting to get problems (battery "leaks", power button not always responding) so I figured that I would check on the latest. I will try the G3 ports as they may be better adapted to the hardware capabilities of the G Pro (e.g.: Quick memo button).
I have seen my error by reading the later posts with the ROM that soft bricked my phone. I needed to select Phil's recovery instead of keeping mine during installation. I'll give another try.
I flashed a couple of ROMs in the past and have become too comfortable. I had no idea that I could brick a phone and yet recover it! Thanks engineers of the world for that last line of defense!
EDIT: Even with Philz recovery and going from the stock ROM, I always soft-brick my phone with datphu2811's ROM. I'll try Bountyman now.
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Philz has constant softbrick issues with me. I use mack's hacked TWRP with Loki support. Have you tried that yet?
Snepsts said:
Philz has constant softbrick issues with me. I use mack's hacked TWRP with Loki support. Have you tried that yet?
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I managed to install TWRP instead and install the ROM (Bounty's) but got other problems with LG's logo screen stuck. Finally, I also got it solved by flashing this modem instead of this one. Both were put in the instructions.
This is by far the most difficult rom installation I have ever made, and I installed quite a few in the past!
pzkfwg said:
I managed to install TWRP instead and install the ROM (Bounty's) but got other problems with LG's logo screen stuck. Finally, I also got it solved by flashing this modem instead of this one. Both were put in the instructions.
This is by far the most difficult rom installation I have ever made, and I installed quite a few in the past!
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Yeah the G3 ROM doesn't like to boot without Mack's kernel, and the modem is nice with deep sleep.
Just a question, what ROMs have you flashed in the past?