[Q] ViperINC Rom says it's illegal copy - Verizon Droid Incredible 2

I've been using the latest version of ViperINC rom on my Dinc2 for over a month now and today I got an alert about a system update. The message reads as such (bad grammar/spelling is identical to whats on my phone) "THIS IS NOT ORIGINAL ROM! This Rom is maded by Team Venom! You using illegal copy of our ROM, to fix it apply update"
I have not modded this rom in anyway I downloaded it from the official thread here on XDA. Installed the de-sensed version. I have not changed any system files. So my question is has anyone else seen this? Is it legit and should I download it? Only options it gives are ok or later. So I'm guessing I either do it or be annoyed by the alert.
Is there anyway to remove the message? I tried searching for this but I wasn't sure what to type in to search for! Sorry if this has already been asked!

Saithies said:
I've been using the latest version of ViperINC rom on my Dinc2 for over a month now and today I got an alert about a system update. The message reads as such (bad grammar/spelling is identical to whats on my phone) "THIS IS NOT ORIGINAL ROM! This Rom is maded by Team Venom! You using illegal copy of our ROM, to fix it apply update"
I have not modded this rom in anyway I downloaded it from the official thread here on XDA. Installed the de-sensed version. I have not changed any system files. So my question is has anyone else seen this? Is it legit and should I download it? Only options it gives are ok or later. So I'm guessing I either do it or be annoyed by the alert.
Is there anyway to remove the message? I tried searching for this but I wasn't sure what to type in to search for! Sorry if this has already been asked!
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I'm having the same issue. Seems like a scam or hack, but maybe I'm wrong.

Saithies said:
I've been using the latest version of ViperINC rom on my Dinc2 for over a month now and today I got an alert about a system update. The message reads as such (bad grammar/spelling is identical to whats on my phone) "THIS IS NOT ORIGINAL ROM! This Rom is maded by Team Venom! You using illegal copy of our ROM, to fix it apply update"
I have not modded this rom in anyway I downloaded it from the official thread here on XDA. Installed the de-sensed version. I have not changed any system files. So my question is has anyone else seen this? Is it legit and should I download it? Only options it gives are ok or later. So I'm guessing I either do it or be annoyed by the alert.
Is there anyway to remove the message? I tried searching for this but I wasn't sure what to type in to search for! Sorry if this has already been asked!
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I've just started using ViperInc ROM v 1.3.1 I also flashed the latest ICS fw radio 0320.
Did you flash the latest radio as well?

never had that problem with the newest version of the viper rom. u have to make sure you flash the latest ics firmware for it tho too or it will cause problems. got to the forum on here and download it from there. make sure u wipe ur data a few times too just to be safe. and if you ever want to go back to aosp or anything else ull need to flash chilly's anti-venom zip in the incredible chilly's rom forum because doing a regular wipe wont cut it. hope this helps. if your wanting a ics sense based rom i suggest using the newest ascension rom/ics tazz sense. theres been quite a few issues with the viperinc rom.

jam0688 said:
never had that problem with the newest version of the viper rom. u have to make sure you flash the latest ics firmware for it tho too or it will cause problems. got to the forum on here and download it from there. make sure u wipe ur data a few times too just to be safe. and if you ever want to go back to aosp or anything else ull need to flash chilly's anti-venom zip in the incredible chilly's rom forum because doing a regular wipe wont cut it. hope this helps. if your wanting a ics sense based rom i suggest using the newest ascension rom/ics tazz sense. theres been quite a few issues with the viperinc rom.
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I have used Chilly's anti-venom multiple times. I really like ViperINC. It's a great ROM, but I want to be sure it safe-ish. I've downloaded all new stuff. The only possibility is that there's something on the MicroSD card? I'm not sure. Seems pretty weird.

It could be a issue with the sd card try back up important stuff on you sd card and format it and if that doesnt work try to redownload it or try downloading it from a different source.

same thing here
Saithies said:
I've been using the latest version of ViperINC rom on my Dinc2 for over a month now and today I got an alert about a system update. The message reads as such (bad grammar/spelling is identical to whats on my phone) "THIS IS NOT ORIGINAL ROM! This Rom is maded by Team Venom! You using illegal copy of our ROM, to fix it apply update"
I have not modded this rom in anyway I downloaded it from the official thread here on XDA. Installed the de-sensed version. I have not changed any system files. So my question is has anyone else seen this? Is it legit and should I download it? Only options it gives are ok or later. So I'm guessing I either do it or be annoyed by the alert.
Is there anyway to remove the message? I tried searching for this but I wasn't sure what to type in to search for! Sorry if this has already been asked!
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Sorry I cannot be of any real assistance - other than same thing happened to me ; I went to a different ROM - don't think you did anything wrong ; one thing I will note - I did not flash any kernels ( don't remember why ) -- just the ROM and the gapps . Sorry - have no clue though. I went back to MROM

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[Q] Myns Rls5 question

Hey guys can you tell me if I am running the latest stuff to run Myns Rls5? I installed and flashed it but when it finishes and I can unlock my Evo it goes to the HTC white screen and stays there... any suggestions? Here is a screen shot of what I am currently running.
I did this last night. Easiest way is this:
Flash this:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/9a1ju....00.11.19_WiMAX_27167_R01_PRI_NV_1.90_003.zip
^^That will update your Radio, WiMax, PRI, and NV all at the same time. After you flash it, it will ask you to reboot. Let it reboot. When it comes back up you will see a phone graphic on a gray/black background. DO NOT TOUCH YOUR PHONE. It is flashing the radio. Your phone will reboot into recovery once it's done. When you're back in recovery, Flash Myn's ROM. Then you should be good to go from there.
I forgot to add. Wipe EVERYTHING before flashing the ROM.
Well you are up to date on the firmware side. But how are you installing this(amo-ra or CWM) ?
evolishesh said:
Well you are up to date on the firmware side. But how are you installing this(amo-ra or CWM) ?
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I dont know why people use clockwork when so many have trouble with it. amo-ra is just as easy to use.
I am installing through ROM manager. is this the wrong way ? And should I install the radios from the link in my first reapond? By the way you guys are faster than anything!! Thanks for the quick responds!
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I dont know why people use clockwork when so many have trouble with it. amo-ra is just as easy to use.
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Sorry this might be a stupid question but. What's amo-ra? I only use rom manager and never heard of anything else besides that .
Jess813 said:
I am installing through ROM manager. is this the wrong way ? And should I install the radios from the link in my first reapond? By the way you guys are faster than anything!! Thanks for the quick responds!
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ROM Manager is just bloatware. Download Quickboot from the market. I use that to quickly get into recovery or bootloader.
Yes, use the link i provided. It will flash all the firmware upgrades you need (radio, pri, nv, wimax).
Jess813 said:
Sorry this might be a stupid question but. What's amo-ra? I only use rom manager and never heard of anything else besides that .
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Go to the bottom of ROM Manager. What do you see listed as your Recovery?
By you using rom manager, you are using CWM, don't use it; just download it to your sd card and install it like that,but make sure to use Amo-ra.
I hate when people don't provide references from where they got the links so here is the thread for the firmware upgrade i provided. You can download from here (the combo) to make sure it's safe.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485
hdmi
A little off topic, but was wondering if someone could quick answer my question. I have been using this ROM for a couple of weeks, and also using Riptides theme, I tried using my hdmi yesterday and it didn't work. Just wondering if it is disabled with this Rom? Appreciate if someone could answer this with out having to look for or start a new post. Thanks
Evooo mike said:
A little off topic, but was wondering if someone could quick answer my question. I have been using this ROM for a couple of weeks, and also using Riptides theme, I tried using my hdmi yesterday and it didn't work. Just wondering if it is disabled with this Rom? Appreciate if someone could answer this with out having to look for or start a new post. Thanks
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Some people have been having problems. My suggestion would be to make a nandroid backup, flash the ROM without any mods and test whatever you want to test. If it works without any mods, then you know that your mods are causing the problem. I personally have never used the hdmi out so i can't test this myself.

[Q] MidNIGHT ROM 4.2 zip will not flash

Hello, I downloaded the 4.2 on my phone while I was at work last night. when I came home I moved the 4.2 to the SDCard root, CW3 reboot to recovery, went to the 4.2 and began to flash, heres what I got:
"script aborted (no error message)E:Error in /sdcard/midNIGHT_ROMv4.2_BYOR_EDITION_.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
Any suggestions?? Again I did remove my SDcard, insert it into the computer, and moved the 4.2 to the root of the SD card, reinstalled into the phone and boot into recovery with CW3.
DeepEmissions said:
Hello, I downloaded the 4.2 on my phone while I was at work last night. when I came home I moved the 4.2 to the SDCard root, CW3 reboot to recovery, went to the 4.2 and began to flash, heres what I got:
"script aborted (no error message)E:Error in /sdcard/midNIGHT_ROMv4.2_BYOR_EDITION_.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
Any suggestions?? Again I did remove my SDcard, insert it into the computer, and moved the 4.2 to the root of the SD card, reinstalled into the phone and boot into recovery with CW3.
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Are u runing midnight 4.1 cuz I think 4.2 is like an update zip for the. 4.1. Try redownloding it again but I would suggest to flash 4.1 first then flash 4.2
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Estewa_619 said:
Are u runing midnight 4.1 cuz I think 4.2 is like an update zip for the. 4.1. Try redownloding it again but I would suggest to flash 4.1 first then flash 4.2
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You guys are in the wrong section. You should be posting in this thread/ I only saw this cause someone pointed this out to me on twitter.
To answer your question though v4.2 in no just an update. It's a completely rebuilt rom using a different base. I need more information in order to try to help. So please give me the following:
Version of CW recovery?
How you tried to flash?
Are you currently Stock?
and please post those on the correct thread so you get some attention.
I have an older Version of MidNIGHT ROM 3.x... when I went back to continue to use my phone, I have Several FC's and most of my phone was inoperable, I went to CW3 and recovered, now my phone sits at the SAMSUNG logo....
ptfdmedic said:
You guys are in the wrong section. You should be posting in this thread/ I only saw this cause someone pointed this out to me on twitter.
To answer your question though v4.2 in no just an update. It's a completely rebuilt rom using a different base. I need more information in order to try to help. So please give me the following:
Version of CW recovery?
How you tried to flash?
Are you currently Stock?
and please post those on the correct thread so you get some attention.
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if a moderator could move this please...
I sent u the tweet because now my phone is bricked and idk what to do.
I am using CW 3.0.5
the phone was booted, I went to Clockwork mod and rebooted to recovery
I am running an older version of midNIGHT ROM v.3.x I'm sorry IDK which exact ROM I have
By the way I did remove the old midnight rom from SD along with the Extras folder
oh and the reason I did not post on that thread is because I am New and have less than 10 posts, I am not allowed to post to a Developers Thread.
I believe version 3.xxx were dk28 based and when you tried to flash 4.2 which is eb13 based it crashed because it had the wrong kernel. So the fix to both would be to odin to stock eb13. After that then just follow his instructions and you should be good to go.
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Rounsy222 said:
I believe version 3.xxx were dk28 based and when you tried to flash 4.2 which is eb13 based it crashed because it had the wrong kernel. So the fix to both would be to odin to stock eb13. After that then just follow his instructions and you should be good to go.
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I thought about that when he wrote it was an all new base, I will have to return to stock anyway to un-brick, so I just need to odin to the EB13??? I will try this soon and update my progress, right now I have misplaced my Micro USB, (fail) but I will have to borrow one after I get all my downloads done.
ok, so far I have sucessfully odin'ed to my bone stock 2.1, now I have to do everything else.
ptfdmedic said:
You guys are in the wrong section. You should be posting in this thread/ I only saw this cause someone pointed this out to me on twitter.
To answer your question though v4.2 in no just an update. It's a completely rebuilt rom using a different base. I need more information in order to try to help. So please give me the following:
Version of CW recovery?
How you tried to flash?
Are you currently Stock?
and please post those on the correct thread so you get some attention.
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Okay, where do I get EB13... its no longer on Samsungs site
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853209 This is the thread to get EB13 This will come Rooted with CWM 3.0.0.5
DeepEmissions said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853209 This is the thread to get EB13 This will come Rooted with CWM 3.0.0.5
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I was just going to link you to that thread. I used odin so it was already rooted with CWM3 and have had no problems at all. I've Flashed Syndicate ROM Frozen 1.0.1 , Bonsai4ALL 3.0.1 and Midnight ROM 4.2 with no problems.

[Q] Q's about flashing ICS

Hey I had a ics ROM and then I restored a Ginger Bread backup. Do I have to do anything. It worked and just put everything back the way it was before I flashed the ics ROM.
stock?
Paden32 said:
Hey I had a ics ROM and then I restored a Ginger Bread backup. Do I have to do anything. It worked and just put everything back the way it was before I flashed the ics ROM.
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Do you mean stock? As in the way it was when you first bought it?
---------- Post added at 11:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:42 AM ----------
Well if you did want it bone stock again but with ROOT then I have a link that takes you to Zedomax's website where he has a download that includes root: http://epic4gtouchroot.com/epic-4g-touch-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-epic-4g-touch-newsph-d710/
To do it just follow the instructions and it will remove everything off of the phone and return it to stock W/root. To remove root just download ES file manager from the "Play Store", I hate that name, and then find the superuser.apk and remove it.
He says how to do this on his website. That's actually how I got into flashing and rooting and all this nonsense. ^^b
Make sure you put you phone into download mode before you connect your phone and also make sure you have KIES with the drivers installed on your computer.
I flashed a ics ROM and did not like it so I restored a android backup of the blazer 4.0 ROM.
As much as I am confused by the OP, anyone else think it's wierd that someone would link to some other site for getting back to stock on XDA? What with all the resources available right here?
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Paden32 said:
I flashed a ics ROM and did not like it so I restored a android backup of the blazer 4.0 ROM.
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Is everything working? Either you already know what you're doing... or you're very lucky.
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I just wanted to know that since I restored a Android backup did I mess anything up. Or am I good to go.
lol
kingdazy said:
As much as I am confused by the OP, anyone else think it's wierd that someone would link to some other site for getting back to stock on XDA? What with all the resources available right here?
Sent from my calculator watch.
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The thing you have to remember is I've been on here less then a month and I used that other website as my learning tool so it's all I know! ^^
I would use this website but I'm finding it impossible to find anything since this is the first forum I've ever joined/been on.
Excuse me if I've offended anyone it wasn't intentional I'm just trying to be helpful.
Nabbu said:
The thing you have to remember is I've been on here less then a month and I used that other website as my learning tool so it's all I know! ^^
I would use this website but I'm finding it impossible to find anything since this is the first forum I've ever joined/been on.
Excuse me if I've offended anyone it wasn't intentional I'm just trying to be helpful.
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No, no offense taken, at all, helpful is helpful, and always appreciated.
Check "sfhub"s posts in the development section. He has Very easy "one click" restore downloads, and "qbking"s videos on YouTube, he's a favorite here for super easy walkthroughs on doing Anything et4g related. ;-)
The reason I was concerned about the op was that Many people have been getting permanent bricks doing what he says he did, so check out a sticky thread in general titled " how not to brick your et4g ".
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I guess im good to go. I just wanted to know it if was safe for me to flash a ics ROM I am waiting for a stable ROM.
Hate to say it Paden, but your posts have not been very clear.
When posting here, it's very important to be very detailed about what rom you're on, what you flashed, in what order, and any symptoms or problems you are having.
If I've got it correctly...
You flashed some ICS rom, didn't like it, then flashed back to Blazer's?
And things are working?
You didn't do a complete stock restore first?
What recovery was built into the ICS rom?
What kind of wiping did you do before flashing?
And why are you looking for another ics ROM to flash to?...
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very cool
kingdazy said:
No, no offense taken, at all, helpful is helpful, and always appreciated.
Check "sfhub"s posts in the development section. He has Very easy "one click" restore downloads, and "qbking"s videos on YouTube, he's a favorite here for super easy walkthroughs on doing Anything et4g related. ;-)
The reason I was concerned about the op was that Many people have been getting permanent bricks doing what he says he did, so check out a sticky thread in general titled " how not to brick your et4g ".
Sent from my calculator watch.
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I appreciate that a bunch I've been wandering around for forever trying to find the one-click restore. I watch QBking77 on youtube all the time like everyone else because he guides us with his syndicated wisdomness. ^^ lol
Thanks again!
Nabbu said:
I appreciate that a bunch I've been wandering around for forever trying to find the one-click restore. I watch QBking77 on youtube all the time like everyone else because he guides us with his syndicated wisdomness. ^^ lol
Thanks again!
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Play around with the Search at the top of threads to help find stuff too. Searching can be a little odd on here at times but once you get used to it, it really helps.
Paden32 said:
I flashed a ics ROM and did not like it so I restored a android backup of the blazer 4.0 ROM.
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Wouldn't try that again with the method you used! Judging by your question i think you know that methods more dangerous than unprotected sex with a hooker on a drunken Saturday night... Don't do it!
I flash ics roms while on blazer 4.0 then restore back to blazer n never had a problem n ive done it more then 10 Times.. So from gb recovery i flash ics roms then from ics recovery i restore blazer 4.0 never been had a problem
tr1zrus said:
I flash ics roms while on blazer 4.0 then restore back to blazer n never had a problem n ive done it more then 10 Times.. So from gb recovery i flash ics roms then from ics recovery i restore blazer 4.0 never been had a problem
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When devs have said don't use ics with cwm that's what had been causing bricks ... I would say not to use it but do what u want , but if I see you post about a brick oh my gosh will you get laughed out of the place
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Did you not read it correct i said i flash ics roms thru gb recovery i never said i flash ics roms while on ics recovery
tr1zrus said:
Did you not read it correct i said i flash ics roms thru gb recovery i never said i flash ics roms while on ics recovery
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How do you do that
I was going to post a thread asking a similar question. I've been running blazer for a while, and eventually I downloaded the Goodness and ran with it for a week. It was nice and all but for the moment I still prefer GB...however, my nandroid backup didn't work, it told me I had an MD5 mistmatch. So I just went into the ICS recovery and reflashed Blazer no problem. It's been perfect since. Afterwards I was reading the thread on how to not brick your phone, and it said to do exactly the opposite of that. Does that make me the luckiest man in the world? or am I missing something. Would it be okay to try it again?
MultiLockOn said:
How do you do that
I was going to post a thread asking a similar question. I've been running blazer for a while, and eventually I downloaded the Goodness and ran with it for a week. It was nice and all but for the moment I still prefer GB...however, my nandroid backup didn't work, it told me I had an MD5 mistmatch. So I just went into the ICS recovery and reflashed Blazer no problem. It's been perfect since. Afterwards I was reading the thread on how to not brick your phone, and it said to do exactly the opposite of that. Does that make me the luckiest man in the world? or am I missing something. Would it be okay to try it again?
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It's all luck, the current ICS recovery is very iffy on flashing and even wiping data is bricking some devices, if you want to continue using your phone I suggest making a nandroid backup before you flash ICS then flash ICS, and if you wish to go back to GB then ODIN to EL29 and install clockwork mod and restore nandroid, or it won't be long before you have some fancy paperweight.
MultiLockOn said:
How do you do that
Make sure u do a nandroid back up using the gb recovery before u try these steps...... Simple lets saY u are on blazers 4.0 rom n u have a zip of a ics rom put it on your sdcard go into recovery n do a full wipe i use calkins full wipe then i flash the ics rom keep in mind that after you flash the ics rom you will lose your gb recovery n you will have a ics recovery n if you don't like the ics rom u can go to the ics recovery n restore ur nandroid backup make sure to do a full wipe before restoring your backup n when you finish your restore you will have your gb rom n ur gb recovery... Ive done this like a million times n never had a problem BUT DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK... ONE MORE THING I NEVER FLASH ANY ROM USING A ICS RECOVERY
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As long a your just restoring a backup from ics recovery you're fine, it may be a problem when flashing roms from it that results to bricking. So if i read right from your beginning post all you did was just restore so you're fine.

help with update to LI3 without losing Google now for iCS

im stock rooted on lg8. I am looking to update to LI3 and i have found several ways to that. However i'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a way I can update without affecting "google now for ICS". I saw an "all-in-one" download of baseband/radios etc...but the thread said something like "if i have and altered .apk's that it wouldn't work". In short i'm looking to be stock rooted on li3 without losing google now. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Boot into cwm or twrp and make a backup of your current Rom, then wipe only cache/dalvik cache and flash the Ll3 on top of your current Rom....if it works great if not reload your backup and hope someone has a better suggestion
epic4GEE said:
Boot into cwm or twrp and make a backup of your current Rom, then wipe only cache/dalvik cache and flash the Ll3 on top of your current Rom....if it works great if not reload your backup and hope someone has a better suggestion
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thanks..i'll attemp this later when i get home!!!!!
Use one of the first downloads from this thread http:// http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923...if your running super stock use the odexed version, if you use themes grab the deodexed one....let me know how it worked out
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Use one of the first downloads from this thread http:// http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923...if your running super stock use the odexed version, if you use themes grab the deodexed one....let me know how it worked out
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i did just that actually before you posted...all worked well thank you...however i did lose "google now"..but i just reflashed it"..i also flashed the firmware...all works well but im getting "error code:98 wrong destination" when attempting to send text mssgs....any ideas?
if not..no worries..thanks again for the reply...i do appreciate it.
Sounds like a sprint issue, I googled and just looked at the first one here http:// http://www.askmefast.com/How_to_fix_sprint_cause_code_98_error_class_3-qna507570.html
Have no idea if that will even work lol. Another thing is save that cwm backup you made for at least a few days to make sure everything is working ok before deleting it.
epic4GEE said:
Sounds like a sprint issue, I googled and just looked at the first one here http:// http://www.askmefast.com/How_to_fix_sprint_cause_code_98_error_class_3-qna507570.html
Have no idea if that will even work lol. Another thing is save that cwm backup you made for at least a few days to make sure everything is working ok before deleting it.
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thanks man..i looked at that link too...not sure whats up...the thing is..i have 2 gs3's..and wouldn't you know it...the 1 i just flashed is having the text issue and the other is working fine...i'l wait and see...updated prl...profile...still no joy..i'll keep searching...thanks for your help again
No problem, hopefully if anything it will sort it's self out
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No problem, hopefully if anything it will sort it's self out
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called sprint..had phone reprovisioned and now all is well...thanks again...mods feel free to /thread

[Q] Need Help Flashing a ROM

Hi guys, sorry if this is stupid. I've flashed ROMs to 3 or 4 phones before this one and didn't have any issues with them, but this time around it doesn't seem so easy. My phone is a virgin mobile galaxy s2 (d710)
My phone has been rooted for a while and my stock ROM started randomly freezing up on me 4-5 times/day, so I finally decided to flash a ROM. The stickied post says to use odin mobile to flash to GB - EL26 Stock w/ CWM then to flash the ROM I want. Any ROM I tried flashing gave a status 7 error and aborted, EXCEPT for one ROM, and on that one I didn't even have working 3G? I believe this thread implied doing it any other way would be a hard brick.
I finally ended up using samsung's official upgrade tool in download mode to flash back to stock ROM, but it would be nice to get a custom on now that I've put time into it.
Can anyone point me in the direction I need to go?
Thanks
EDIT: I'm currently on the 4.1.2 stock ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50070702
I'm guessing you're trying to flash a KitKat ROM? Using Mobile Odin and EL26CWM will work when flashing 4.2.2 (and under) ROMs, but not KitKat. You'll need the last Blasphemy 6.6 kernel (just for the updated ClockworkMod), located in Original Development, for that.
In your case, you'll probably want to flash FJ12 or FL26 (if you can find it) modem zips, as you're on Virgin Mobile, and those are ICS Virgin Mobile modems, which you'll need to have working data/internet on Any AOSP ROM (JB modems won't work).
And this guide is assuming you're completely stock JB firmware, not rooted.
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It looks like I'm on GB28 stock. I think agats caused a soft brick. I'm reflashing back to stock again now....I don't know what's going on with this phone.
Edit: Retried, got it to work this time. Thanks.
Is there a reason why you have to flash one recovery just to move onto another one? Would any recovery work installing any ROM? I'm a bit confused by all these different recoveries, since my last phone only needed one.
InfamousMyzt said:
It looks like I'm on GB28 stock. I think agats caused a soft brick. I'm reflashing back to stock again now....I don't know what's going on with this phone.
Edit: Retried, got it to work this time. Thanks.
Is there a reason why you have to flash one recovery just to move onto another one? Would any recovery work installing any ROM? I'm a bit confused by all these different recoveries, since my last phone only needed one.
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On this device, recovery comes bundled with the kernel. When you flash a ROM or kernel, the recovery that was on gets overwritten by the recovery that comes with the ROM/kernel you're flashing.
The reason everybody started using EL26CWM (gingerbread kernel) was due to a bug in the stock ICS firmware that was causing some people's devices to be permanently bricked when doing a factory reset.
Status 7 error when flashing is usually due to using a recovery that's too old.
So to answer your question... No, there is no "be-all, end-all" recovery for this device. Sorry [emoji20]
Glad you got it working though
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Thanks for the help. Now that I'm running CM11, I don't have visual voicemail and it looks like I can't receive MMS.
Serious props to the people that use custom ROMs that aren't driven insane by bugs, I'm irritated by it already.
Know of any fix?
I don't know about visual voicemail... I'm flashed to Cricket and just use the built-in voicemail statusbar notification. Have you tried pushing the apk manually? I'm pretty sure I've seen Virgin Mobile fixes here in the d710 forum.
As far as MMS goes, have you tried messing with the APN's? I don't think MMS will work as-flashed, out-of-the-box for you without modifying them for Virgin.
If you're getting annoyed by bugs, have you given stock, rooted deodexed GB28 a try? When i get the TouchWiz itch, I run deodexed GB28, along with Agat's 1.3 kernel, TD's AIO mod, and Missing Link mod (both found in Themes and Apps of this forum).
I'm currently running Slimbean build 7 (4.2.2) as it's super lightweight, stable, and has good battery-life.
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Do you know where I could find the voicemail apk?
Also, where can I mess with the APNs/what would work there?
The only reason I want a custom ROM at all is to be on KitKat. It honestly disgusts me a bit that google hasn't standardized versions....I don't get why every phone needs it's own ROM and never gets updated....
Thanks man.
Edit: I did find a MMS fix and visual voicemail all in one zip, but flashing it screwed the phone and I had to restore in recovery.
As far as editing APN's, I use Nova Prime launcher to create a shortcut on my homescreen to access them. Create shortcut to Activities/Settings/APNs and make your edits there.
Have you tried extracting the contents of the zip and manually applying those changes? Sorry but I wouldn't know anything else about configuring for Virgin. Maybe you could ask in that respective ROM thread, as I'm sure there are Virgin Mobile users there that have everything working.
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Thanks for the ideas, I'm a bit slow sometimes when it comes to android/linux. I pulled the apk out of the zip, installed it, that's working fine. I just need to find a fix for my MMS. I can send but not receive.
Edit: I found a way to open the APN settings using voice dialer, but it's blank and choosing to add one, it does not save.
InfamousMyzt said:
Thanks for the ideas, I'm a bit slow sometimes when it comes to android/linux. I pulled the apk out of the zip, installed it, that's working fine. I just need to find a fix for my MMS. I can send but not receive.
Edit: I found a way to open the APN settings using voice dialer, but it's blank and choosing to add one, it does not save.
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I had that issue too on cm11. They appear just fine on Liquidsmooth 4.4.4
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Just for clarification, if I want to flash a new ROM when I'm already on a custom, do I need to use odin mobile to flash back to that GB rom with CWM before I flash the recovery and new ROM? Or can I just wipe and flash new recovery from the one I have now?
InfamousMyzt said:
Just for clarification, if I want to flash a new ROM when I'm already on a custom, do I need to use odin mobile to flash back to that GB rom with CWM before I flash the recovery and new ROM? Or can I just wipe and flash new recovery from the one I have now?
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If the new recovery you are talking about is safe to flash from...and the one you are currently using is safe to flash from...then you can just reboot recovery and wipe cache and dalvik, then flash new recovery and then reboot recovery. Now you will be on the new, safe, recovery. So do your wipes ( data, cache, dalvik cache and format system ) and flash the rom.
If you want to go the mobile odin way..in case the recovery you currently have cant flash the new recovery you need, in order to flash the rom of choice..which im assuming is kitkat. As it needs the most up to date recovery to flash properly.
Then i have a simple guide you can follow to flash a safe kernel/recovery, in which you can then flash the newer recovery for flashing the rom you have choosen.
Link to guide. Post 5 is what you need to read.
If this sounds complicated or confusing..please post a link to current rom you wish to install and i will read the op and point you down the correct path.
Thanks, I was looking to use either of these. I've had issues with ROMs so far because I'm on Virgin Mobile and lots of stuff is buggy. Not sure which of these will work best:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298221
http://forum.xda-developers.com/epic-4g-touch/orig-development/rom-liquidsmooth-v3-1-t2803683
I'm not normally confused by rooting/flashing, but I don't understand the whole "safe recovery" thing.
I'm currently on this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540250
InfamousMyzt said:
Thanks, I was looking to use either of these. I've had issues with ROMs so far because I'm on Virgin Mobile and lots of stuff is buggy. Not sure which of these will work best:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298221
http://forum.xda-developers.com/epic-4g-touch/orig-development/rom-liquidsmooth-v3-1-t2803683
I'm not normally confused by rooting/flashing, but I don't understand the whole "safe recovery" thing.
I'm currently on this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540250
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I see. Im not too familiar with what works with virgin mobile.
But if you can flash a virgin modem and set your apns after a flash.. That will get your data working. I'm at work.. But let me refewsh my memory later about virgin mobile on this device and I'll hit ya back.
Fyi.. I think jdsingle made a virgin mobile rom a while back.
Gil81 said:
I see. Im not too familiar with what works with virgin mobile.
But if you can flash a virgin modem and set your apns after a flash.. That will get your data working. I'm at work.. But let me refewsh my memory later about virgin mobile on this device and I'll hit ya back.
Fyi.. I think jdsingle made a virgin mobile rom a while back.
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Thanks, I looked for jdsingle and only found posts for 3D Evo I believe; no activity since 2011?
InfamousMyzt said:
Thanks, I looked for jdsingle and only found posts for 3D Evo I believe; no activity since 2011?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39371960
It was made for JB but it's a start
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Yeah, I tried that one, it continually crashed my launcher every 3 seconds, had to reflash the ROM. It did give me the voicemail apk I needed though! Really if I could just get flash instructions for going from one rom to another, I'd be set probably.
Have you tried applying the changes and setting permissions in the zip manually, like with Root Explorer?
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Surj138 said:
Have you tried applying the changes and setting permissions in the zip manually, like with Root Explorer?
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No, I'm honestly not sure how to do that. Linux's file structure is confusing to me. Granted I'm also having wifi problems on this rom too, it disconnects all the time.
InfamousMyzt said:
No, I'm honestly not sure how to do that. Linux's file structure is confusing to me. Granted I'm also having wifi problems on this rom too, it disconnects all the time.
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It honestly isn't too difficult at all. All I see in the zip is a new apns-conf.xml (permissions are rw-r-r), 2 build.prop edits, and the deleting of telephony.db located in /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
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