MIUI v5 Installation Tutorial - Sprint LG Optimus G

UPDATE 12/2/2013: The tutorial will remain for users who would like to change their own settings within the ROM or just like doing things themselves. However, I have included a Google Drive link to a modded ROM to skip most of the process, meaning you can just move this file to the root of your storage and flash and go from there. The link will be under Resources and I will try to update every Friday, no guarantees as I go to school and finals are coming up.
Hey guys, today I have a tutorial for anyone attempting to install MIUI v5 for the LG Optimus G LS970. I myself was totally hooked on this ROM seeing as it is totally different from Android yet still holds true to a lot of what Android is. Some setbacks are that this runs on Android JellyBean 4.2, a little dated for certain people and also not all options work, and you can scour around to figure out what those are as I personally have not testing everything. I do know that NFC is having problems and some people are having issues with phone services but there are workarounds that I will list in the resources below. Now for the tutorial.
*Note: This is what I did to get this to work based on the information found in the LS970 thread for MIUI v5 (linked below) and my constant attempts to see whats wrong, Im in no way a professional nor a developer just a user who wants to get things done. This may not work for everyone. If your phone messes up, I hold no responsibility as you did this out of your own choice and you have been warned. Credits go to siulmagic for the LS970 port and the work he was able to do with it, hopefully he can continue development. Credits also go to 2nd Sky for providing the basis for the tutorial. Links to their profile will be listed in the resources as well.
--Tutorial--
You will be flashing the F180/E975 ROM version of MIUI v5, and it is said you must install the recovery for the E975 in order to flash a ROM from this device, however this was not needed.
The following files will need to be downloaded:
7-Zip: http://www.7-zip.org/
LS970 MIUI ROM: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23060877489996359
F180/E975 MIUI ROM: http://rom.miui.com/download/view/359381#top (click the red button to download)
Custom Recovery: http://www.mediafire.com/download/ta3ecb4r4cq0b99/TWRP-2.6.3.0-LS970(sprint).zip (This is the latest TWRP version, but I used version 2.4.4.0, yet I do not think this matters)
Step 1: Install 7-Zip onto your PC. Once you have all files downloaded move all of them to the ROOT of your phone EXCEPT the F180/E975 ROM. This will not work if the files are not on the root as I have come to notice.
Step 2: Open up the F180/E975 ROM with 7-zip (it is a zip file). Navigate to the updater-script file and open it with Notepad (the location of the updater-script is META-INF-->com-->google-->android). To open with Notepad just double click the updater-script file and you will be ask to choose a program, choose Notepad of course. DO THIS ALL FROM THE ZIP FILE, DO NOT EXTRACT ANYTHING.
Step 3: With updater-script open, you will delete the following line:
assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "e975" ||
getprop("ro.build.product") == "e975");
That includes the semi-colon. Save the file within Notepad and close. Once you close 7-Zip will prompt you that the file was modified and if you would like to save, hit YES. This will now modify updater-script within the zip file. Let that finish and now the zip can be moved to the root of your phone along with the other files. OPEN UP UPDATER-SCRIPT WITHIN THE ZIP TO MAKE SURE THE CHANGE WAS MADE, I GOT AN ERROR WHEN I TRIED FLASHING AND IT WAS BECAUSE 7-ZIP DID NOT SAVE THE MODIFED UPDATER-SCRIPT. CLOSE THE ZIP FILE AND RE-OPEN IT AND CHECK ONE MORE TIME BEFORE TRANSFERRING TO THE ROOT OF YOUR OPTIMUS.
Step 4: Now flash install TWRP. If you do not have a custom recovery to begin with you can download Goo Manager from the Play Store and install through there and update if required. I did a dirty flash of MIUI, meaning I flashed without factory reset or anything. There is no need for GAPPS as they are already built into the ROM. Go into your custom recovery and you will want to flash the LS970 ROM. If all goes well it will install without problems and you can reboot into system and setup MIUI. If you get errors during install or afterwards, try wiping the system within TWRP and try again. All you want to do is just get to the homescreen for MIUI.
Step 5: Once you have been sent into the MIUI homescreen for the first time, you will boot into recovery again and proceed to flash the F180/E975 ROM. There should be no issues and the flash should go smoothly. There is no factory reset or clearing of cache because MIUI takes this as an update to the previous ROM, so when you boot back into MIUI you will go directly to the homescreen. Now, reboot back into recovery for the final time and wipe data then factory reset and reboot into system for a nice clean MIUI v5 setup. Enjoy your new ROM!
--FAQs--
Ask them in the thread, questions will be added to this post as well as their answers and whoever answered it.
1. Can this ROM be updated?
Yes the ROM can be updated, however OTA does not work currently until someone finds a fix. A workaround is downloading the updated ROM manually from the website (or on the phone) and following the instructions listed above and then flashing the modified updated ROM. Unfortunately this takes more time but if you want an updated MIUI v5 this is the only way to get it as of now and as of my knowledge.
--Resources--
Modded ROM (Current Version: 3.11.29 v5): https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9akUN35QuHKZHJGOTlJeDVaOUU&usp=sharing
Siulmagic's Profile: http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=517347
2nd Sky's Profile: http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5310926
LS970 MIUI ROM Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2330690
F180/E975 MIUI ROM Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489976
MIUI Official English Site: http://en.miui.com/
MIUI Official English Forums: http://en.miui.com/forum.php

Did you just signup just to make this tutorial? Lol.
Thanks for the write up.

Nah lol I tried replying to the LS970 MIUI thread but couldnt because I needed 10 posts, I really wanted the ROM and it wouldnt work for me. Once I figured it out I felt other people had problems so I just wanted to help, might as well. Thanks though

renold458 said:
Hey guys, today I have a tutorial for anyone attempting to install MIUI v5 for the LG Optimus G LS970. I myself was totally hooked on this ROM seeing as it is totally different from Android yet still holds true to a lot of what Android is. Some setbacks are that this runs on Android JellyBean 4.2, a little dated for certain people and also not all options work, and you can scour around to figure out what those are as I personally have not testing everything. I do know that NFC is having problems and some people are having issues with phone services but there are workarounds that I will list in the resources below. Now for the tutorial.
*Note: This is what I did to get this to work based on the information found in the LS970 thread for MIUI v5 (linked below) and my constant attempts to see whats wrong, Im in no way a professional nor a developer just a user who wants to get things done. This may not work for everyone. If your phone messes up, I hold no responsibility as you did this out of your own choice and you have been warned. Credits go to siulmagic for the LS970 port and the work he was able to do with it, hopefully he can continue development. Credits also go to 2nd Sky for providing the basis for the tutorial. Links to their profile will be listed in the resources as well.
--Tutorial--
You will be flashing the F180/E975 ROM version of MIUI v5, and it is said you must install the recovery for the E975 in order to flash a ROM from this device, however this was not needed.
The following files will need to be downloaded:
7-Zip: http://www.7-zip.org/
LS970 MIUI ROM: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23060877489996359
F180/E975 MIUI ROM: http://rom.miui.com/download/view/359381#top (click the red button to download)
Custom Recovery: http://www.mediafire.com/download/ta3ecb4r4cq0b99/TWRP-2.6.3.0-LS970(sprint).zip (This is the latest TWRP version, but I used version 2.4.4.0, yet I do not think this matters)
Step 1: Install 7-Zip onto your PC. Once you have all files downloaded move all of them to the ROOT of your phone EXCEPT the F180/E975 ROM. This will not work if the files are not on the root as I have come to notice.
Step 2: Open up the F180/E975 ROM with 7-zip (it is a zip file). Navigate to the updater-script file and open it with Notepad (the location of the updater-script is META-INF-->com-->google-->android). To open with Notepad just double click the updater-script file and you will be ask to choose a program, choose Notepad of course. DO THIS ALL FROM THE ZIP FILE, DO NOT EXTRACT ANYTHING.
Step 3: With updater-script open, you will delete the following line:
assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "e975" ||
getprop("ro.build.product") == "e975");
That includes the semi-colon. Save the file within Notepad and close. Once you close 7-Zip will prompt you that the file was modified and if you would like to save, hit YES. This will now modify updater-script within the zip file. Let that finish and now the zip can be moved to the root of your phone along with the other files. OPEN UP UPDATER-SCRIPT WITHIN THE ZIP TO MAKE SURE THE CHANGE WAS MADE, I GOT AN ERROR WHEN I TRIED FLASHING AND IT WAS BECAUSE 7-ZIP DID NOT SAVE THE MODIFED UPDATER-SCRIPT. CLOSE THE ZIP FILE AND RE-OPEN IT AND CHECK ONE MORE TIME BEFORE TRANSFERRING TO THE ROOT OF YOUR OPTIMUS.
Step 4: Now flash install TWRP. If you do not have a custom recovery to begin with you can download Goo Manager from the Play Store and install through there and update if required. I did a dirty flash of MIUI, meaning I flashed without factory reset or anything. There is no need for GAPPS as they are already built into the ROM. Go into your custom recovery and you will want to flash the LS970 ROM. If all goes well it will install without problems and you can reboot into system and setup MIUI. If you get errors during install or afterwards, try wiping the system within TWRP and try again. All you want to do is just get to the homescreen for MIUI.
Step 5: Once you have been sent into the MIUI homescreen for the first time, you will boot into recovery again and proceed to flash the F180/E975 ROM. There should be no issues and the flash should go smoothly. There is no factory reset or clearing of cache because MIUI takes this as an update to the previous ROM, so when you boot back into MIUI you will go directly to the homescreen. Now, reboot back into recovery for the final time and wipe data then factory reset and reboot into system for a nice clean MIUI v5 setup. Enjoy your new ROM! You can now get OTA updates as well.
--FAQs--
Ask them in the thread, questions will be added to this post as well as their answers and whoever answered it.
--Resources--
Siulmagic's Profile: http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=517347
2nd Sky's Profile: http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5310926
LS970 MIUI ROM Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2330690
F180/E975 MIUI ROM Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489976
MIUI Official English Site: http://en.miui.com/
MIUI Official English Forums: http://en.miui.com/forum.php
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Nice write-up, dude! This is sure to help everyone who wants to run MIUI, including myself. Quick questions, how's it running? Like with data, MMS, SMS splitting, all that good stuff. I know we have some problems with our native build, so does the newer updates fix stuff? And speaking of updates, do they work flash and work properly? Thanks once again!!
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iamterence said:
Nice write-up, dude! This is sure to help everyone who wants to run MIUI, including myself. Quick questions, how's it running? Like with data, MMS, SMS splitting, all that good stuff. I know we have some problems with our native build, so does the newer updates fix stuff? And speaking of updates, do they work flash and work properly? Thanks once again!!
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My phone is not activated under any carrier so I cannot test things like that. However I can say the camera works generally good, its a stock Android camera and has features youd expect. Focus works fine unlike on the LS970 MIUI build where focus for some reason wouldnt work. Newer updates do fix things and you can few changelogs on the MIUI forums. Unfortunately OTA does NOT work but you do download the update, it just fails to flash and Im currently trying to figure out a workaround. I will post my findings to the OP if I get it to work.

So theoretically, if I go into the updaterscript, and change the APN's, the ROM should work just fine?
-Whiplashh

Whiplashh said:
So theoretically, if I go into the updaterscript, and change the APN's, the ROM should work just fine?
-Whiplashh
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Might be safer for us to dirty flash over our working build.
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I changed the apns and set permissions but signal and data didn't work.
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nwsteeze said:
I changed the apns and set permissions but signal and data didn't work.
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If you dirty flashed the e975 version then it would fail while installing correct? If the updater lines weren't removed I don't see how it wouldn't fail.
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I havent tried dirty installing over the LS970 ROM without removing those lines but it does not seem likely to work at all, the ROM is basically being told the phone is an E975 and to update/install E975 firmware. Removing those two lines skips this entirely and the ROM simply flashes. However in the phone information MIUI will display that your phone is an E975 rather than an LS970. As for the APNs attempt that within the ROM, I was told they work but that certain APNs may not for reasons unknown.

Can someone post up the modified file? I only have a cellphone so I can't try this.

My new USB cable comes in tomorrow so I will be able to test my update workaround seeing as my current USB cable does not like transferring files for some reason. If all goes well I will post a modified ROM file for those who cannot do it themselves and people will need to return here for the modified ROM file to flash to update the firmware, or you can download the original firmware from the MIUI website when an update is available and follow the tutorial.

Tried again no dice
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goast said:
Tried again no dice
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First ROM works second leaves with no data
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I feel like there's more to it than just apns like ril blobs and editing the build prop to get service.
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I know in the nexus forums someone has created a zip to flash to install Roms from a different carrier... Seems like what we need too lol
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I'm gonna go on my computer soon and play with it to see if I can get it working.
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Edit: This guide is what I'm going to be following. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43546876

Alright guys here is the zip that worked for me after I tweaked the network in the build prop and deleted the updater script lines. Install the ls970 miui as normal (wipe system,data,cache,dalvik) and after you reboot and get to the homescreen go back into recovery and dirty flash this zip (don't wipe anything). I can confirm that 3g works and gps locks for me. Hope this helps some people who want to give miui a try. Let me know if the download link isn't working. http://www.4shared.com/zip/vZYCphn2/miui_f180_rogue_31122_1f540bef.html?

nwsteeze said:
Alright guys here is the zip that worked for me after I tweaked the network in the build prop and deleted the updater script lines. Install the ls970 miui as normal (wipe system,data,cache,dalvik) and after you reboot and get to the homescreen go back into recovery and dirty flash this zip (don't wipe anything). I can confirm that 3g works and gps locks for me. Hope this helps some people who want to give miui a try. Let me know if the download link isn't working. http://www.4shared.com/zip/vZYCphn2/miui_f180_rogue_31122_1f540bef.html?
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Sorry for triple posting, but I just wanted to say that I used the apn fix from the Carbon thread I believe and after fixing permissions and rebooting 4g even works this is awesome!
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Going to try with your zip. Also going to open your zip and look at that updater script lol
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OK following your directions to the letter I got nothing.....
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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goast said:
Going to try with your zip. Also going to open your zip and look at that updater script lol
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OK following your directions to the letter I got nothing.....
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Scratch that I do have... Signal but the bars are all gray...
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goast said:
Going to try with your zip. Also going to open your zip and look at that updater script lol
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OK following your directions to the letter I got nothing.....
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Weird. I noticed that after installing the new apns and rebooting I got the phone force close and lost service, however with just dirty flashing my zip over the ls970 miui I got 3g at least to work and show service.

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[ROM]|Purely AOSP|JB|Simple, Stock, Stable and Bugless

Purely AOSP is a redistribution of the Android Open Source Project code that I have lightly modified, and cleaned up enough to make as a daily driver for those people who are like myself and want a clean pure android experience. This project won't focus on adding features and mods but instead focus on stability and fixing some of the small issues left over from the AOSP project, so yes this is a CLEAN ROM my only modifications will be to make it look more polished and complete.
I barely ever use the "Google" experience so GOOGLE APPS ARE NOT INCLUDED AND NOT SUPPORTED meaning that if you flash this ROM the base is stable and very bug free and since there are a few different versions of Google Apps floating around once you flash one of them and run into an issue I CANNOT HELP OR RESOLVE the issue YOU WILL HAVE TO CONTACT THE CREATOR OF THE GAPPS package that you use or turn to the community for help, BUT GOOGLE APPS DO WORK with this ROM ........
Lastly the ROM is "pre-rooted" using SuperSU if you do not want root you can remove SuperSU by going into its settings and selecting "Full unroot" this will delete the SuperSU apk from system completely removing root.
What Works:
Everything !!!!
Whats Broke:
Nothing !!!!!
If you have an error or something pops up I ask that before you post about it please make sure that you are running the ROM as provided. I cannot troubleshoot anything that is related to using other kernels, mods, google apps, or themes.
This ROM is basically a AOSP stock build of jelly bean so there is not a need for screen shots ........
ROM: 8-5-12
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?l68tjc6ulv9fxo2
Flashing Instructions:
1. flash rom ota zip
2. flash g-apps if desired
Always remember that XDA started out as a great place and will remain a great place as long as we are great to each other anything used in this ROM is available upon request and feel free to use this as a base rom for any other project my ROM is un-branded just give me some mention .......
WANT TO CUSTOMIZE THIS ROM READ THIS:
Like the ROM and want to add or remove anything or customize for yourself use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246 DSIXDA's Kitchen. Its a great kitchen for customizing prebuilt ROMs
CREDITS:
Shabby Penguin - he was there for me when I needed some help
Team-EOS - I could be wrong but I believe they are behind the stable G-APPS Packets that everybody uses
CyanogenMod Team - I used a piece of their code for my "Rico" launcher project (the "no wallpaper" coding)
Chainfire - The ROM contains his SuperSU root method
Google - I used there bootanimation
AOSP - of course for the base this project is based off of
Change log
7-20-12
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ldeo3nankos3ac4
Initial release
7-25-12
now built using my own complete device vendor tree (will share if asked)
fix for low audio ? (never was broke just hope this mod helps)
fixed eri overlay in source
fixed screen timeout
prettied up launcher workspace
reverted to using standard Tuna (Galaxy Nexus) sounds and ringtones
removed Magic Smoke and Galaxy live wallpapers (just cleaning up clutter)
fixed build props
added missing props
removed google props
hid dock settings (do anybody use it ?)
added google stock boot animation (I do not like it but hey its whatever)
removed stock equalizer (music fx) (it sucks unless thoroughly tuned and other apps work better)
fixed voicemail notification
base is completely stable and bugfree
7-25-12
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?jjaga7pcv8wgvt5
change build to JRO03H (this build is not pushed to any device yet so we'll see how it goes)
fixed wifi signal issues
the base is bugfree for real this time (I hope)
8-5-12
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?l68tjc6ulv9fxo2
fixed configuration for location stuff
changed holo background and removed gradient (light is white and dark is black)
corrected roaming dialog (should reflect stock OTA)
fixed network attributes (this should reflect stock sprint configuration now)
un-hid dock settings
changed build footprint to match latest sprint ota(doesn't really do anything special)
fixed mms configuration to match galaxy nexus(no more nexus-s4g ua-prof and will reflect stock settings)
edited kernel slimmed down the governors being used
removed the AOSP quicksearch box(it hasn't been updated since who knows and is broke) but google now or google search replaces that function with g-apps
modified launcher2 and renamed to "Rico"(short for ricochet) (still stock functioning just my one and only personal touch)
updated proprietaries(means nothing really on the user side)
added back missing apps like video editor, musicfx, pico, and the missing live wallpapers (bringing the pure aosp back to the rom)
added Chainfire SuperSU (if you dont want root run the app and in the settings and select full unroot)
added Google Jelly Bean bootanimation (that I don't like)
the prop files are actually from dreamsforgotten
i just got a galaxy nexus. putting this thing down is impossible haha i'll give this a go and let you no if i find any issues!
Downloading, nanding and then I'm gonna give this a run. Thanks for all your hard work.
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I'll give it a try thanks dude.
Good **** man! I'm gonna try this out.
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Damn I really need a 2nd Nexus! Thanks for sharing your work. Going to give it a go this afternoon
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Happy to see my more development in the forum. Pure and simple stock is a great idea. Let's give this baby a test run around the track a few times.
Thx OP
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I can confirm that MMS and GPS both work flawlessly. I got super clean before I flashed this. Its also smooth as butter.
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wow this is awesome! good work! everything works. very quick! having a few issues with the battery draining, but i'm sure that's a personal issue. gonna mess around with things and see what i come up with! thanks again!
Can you put a flashable zip "that works" of the stock Jelly Bean bootanimation?
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WOW this is exactly what I was wanting!!! A stock barebones jelly bean rom! Thanks alot!
Quick is lightning whoa.. Loving it.. Nice work..!!!
Download was 108mb added the basic and good to go.
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My camera and gallery says " no external storage available ". Youtube keeps Force Closing too.
dakota.breeden said:
My camera and gallery says " no external storage available ". Youtube keeps Force Closing too.
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I'm not getting any of that here. So far everything seems to be working.
This is the first JB ROM I've tried so far. The only negative I've noticed is that the ringer and notification volumes are really low even when maxed out.
mattallica76 said:
I'm not getting any of that here. So far everything seems to be working.
This is the first JB ROM I've tried so far. The only negative I've noticed is that the ringer and notification volumes are really low even when maxed out.
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So should I reflash or what?
dakota.breeden said:
So should I reflash or what?
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Yeah I would re-wipe and re-flash. I manually wiped system, cache, dalvik, and data before I flashed the ROM, the G-Apps, and the Root zip.
mattallica76 said:
Yeah I would re-wipe and re-flash. I manually wiped system, cache, dalvik, and data before I flashed the ROM, the G-Apps, and the Root zip.
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OK thanks I am flashing now.
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Well that didnt work I am still getting it.
dakota.breeden said:
OK thanks I am flashing now.
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Well that didnt work I am still getting it.
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Redownload the ROM. Then follow this installation.
Wipe data
Wipe cache
Go into mounts and storage and format /system
Go into advanced and wipe dalvik.
Then flash your ROM gapps and the root.zip.
Reboot.
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ÜBER™ said:
Redownload the ROM. Then follow this installation.
Wipe data
Wipe cache
Go into mounts and storage and format /system
Go into advanced and wipe dalvik.
Then flash your ROM gapps and the root.zip.
Reboot.
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It worked thanks.

New camera from UVALH2

So I liked the ability to do the color differentiate thing and other little mods I noticed with the new camera... but I don't like the builds we have right now as I'm seeing to much TouchWiz lag in them... (came JB lol) so I just pulled it from WildChild's rom.
You need to install it by renaming the old camera file (located in /system/app) SamsungCamera.apk.bak this is as a backup just in case you dont like the new app for whatever reason.
copy and paste the file to /system/app/
reboot
Then it should work. Check permissions as I did and it wasn't set properly even though the camera functioned properly...
Easier then I thought and wrote up.
Be sure to wipe cache after all is done just in case as @DocHoliday77 suggested.
Yes I just did this process all over again.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/92214305/SamsungCamera.apk
http://i45.tinypic.com/1zxxrux.png
http://i49.tinypic.com/jkaz9i.png
Confirmed on: Wicked [v2]
I'm sure this will work on any TouchWiz rom, waiting on confirmations.
any questions ask away I'll check frequently and update post if need be...
I tried this and wasn't able to get the camera to work. I'm running stock rom on tmobile but have upgraded to the UVLH2 radio.
I renamed the SamsungCamera.apk to SamsungCamera.apk.bak
I copied the file you posted to the /system/app folder
I set the permissions to what you posted in your pic
I rebooted and when I tried to use the camera I got a force close.
I rebooted again and still got a force close error.
I then tried installing the camera by clicking on the apk in root explorer. It told me the camera failed to install.
At that point I just reverted back to my old camera app. Is there something different I should be doing?
Looks like i should right the instructions a little better... I'll do a better right up in a little bit when i can get to my computer.
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Try unchecking Execute.
updated, it's actually stupid simple copy and paste, and reboot that's all I did and then took a picture.
@mt3g
What rom base are you currently on?
Reason I ask is cause there is quite a change between the first two and the latest update.
If you're on an older base some things from the latest may not work correctly.
If you are running one of the first two, and it works fine then at least we know that's not the case here.
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infinitron said:
I tried this and wasn't able to get the camera to work. I'm running stock rom on tmobile but have upgraded to the UVLH2 radio.
I renamed the SamsungCamera.apk to SamsungCamera.apk.bak
I copied the file you posted to the /system/app folder
I set the permissions to what you posted in your pic
I rebooted and when I tried to use the camera I got a force close.
I rebooted again and still got a force close error.
I then tried installing the camera by clicking on the apk in root explorer. It told me the camera failed to install.
At that point I just reverted back to my old camera app. Is there something different I should be doing?
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Whenever you replace an app in /system/app, its a good idea to boot recovery and wipe cache and dalvik. Try doing that and let us know!
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Wicked [v2]
tested out all the features color chooser, cartoon, panorama, FFC & back camera recording, all work 100%
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I followed the instructions in the OP and it's working perfectly.
Thanks!
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@Ozzywhat rom are you on, glad it worked.
@Doc I'll add that it's best to wipe cache after wards, thanks.
mt3g said:
@Ozzywhat rom are you on, glad it worked.
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I'm on Wicked V2.
Alright that's good, need other's to try it out and see if we got lucky, I don't see how it'd be too different from other TW based roms though.
Just tried this myself and it worked great. I am running the new update (deodexed stock) and I didn't have the new camera. Just wanted to let everyone know that it was working on deodexed stock as well
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trimble83 said:
Just tried this myself and it worked great. I am running the new update (deodexed stock) and I didn't have the new camera. Just wanted to let everyone know that it was working on deodexed stock as well
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I'm just on rooted stock UVALH2 and followed OP instructions, wipe, wipe dalvik cache and nothing happened. Still stock without added options.
Do I have to be on a custom rom?
Thanks
It is the same as the CM10 camera. What other features did you add? It works well but it is missing the burst mode and storage location to save the photos.
Oh, and I didn't have to wipe data or non of that! but just copied/pasted and reboot.
eggnoodle said:
I'm just on rooted stock UVALH2 and followed OP instructions, wipe, wipe dalvik cache and nothing happened. Still stock without added options.
Do I have to be on a custom rom?
Thanks
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I'm curious, how did you update? Did yoh flash the rooted rom? Or did you install the full update via kies or odin. Or did you install the ota update?
I've been suspecting the following for a while now but could never get an answer to confirm.
Basically if you just flash the rooted update, you are going to miss out on a number of other firmware updates to other parts of your phone. Flashing the rom does not update the other partitions like installing via kies or odin will.
I could be wrong here or at least in your case, but not having the FULL update installed could cause exactly what you are seeing.
Just food for thought but would love to hear others input on this theory.
Note: you could try the dialer code mentioned in another thread to try updating JUST the camera firmware. I think its in general.
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DocHoliday77 said:
I'm curious, how did you update? Did yoh flash the rooted rom? Or did you install the full update via kies or odin. Or did you install the ota update?
I've been suspecting the following for a while now but could never get an answer to confirm.
Basically if you just flash the rooted update, you are going to miss out on a number of other firmware updates to other parts of your phone. Flashing the rom does not update the other partitions like installing via kies or odin will.
I could be wrong here or at least in your case, but not having the FULL update installed could cause exactly what you are seeing.
Just food for thought but would love to hear others input on this theory.
Note: you could try the dialer code mentioned in another thread to try updating JUST the camera firmware. I think its in general.
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i flashed wildchld rooted rom.
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mt3g said:
@Ozzywhat rom are you on, glad it worked.
@Doc I'll add that it's best to wipe cache after wards, thanks.
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Thanks for the share by the way!
I've not updated yet and have a number of 'tests' I want to play with. Just added this to the list!
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This may help for those who haven't seen it.
This is quoted from another thread.
Post by nyyankees3511
"Theres also a new camera firmware that you need to update manually, previously mine showed zdfe02 and now its updated to zdff03. To do so go to the dialer and type *#34971539# then hit “Phone / CAM FW Ver check” and if the phone FW is different than the cam FW you then hit "phone to cam FW write (rear)" and reboot."
Ok, I am currently running UVALG1 via wildchlds flashable rom. I installed the camera as per op and worked great! So my theory was at least part if not fully wrong.
However I have a question/request of anyone willing. Enter the dialer code from above and choose the first option Check Camera fw Ver. A toast will popup telling what your cameras and phones versions are. Mine said zdfe02 for both, but as stated above, his said one was zdff03.
Would you guys be willing to do that and let me know what it says? I figure zdff03 will show up if you have updated to UVALH2.
Thanks in advance! Hope I'm not annoying you with this stuff, I just want to know more!!!
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Fine by me I did and was on 2 plus all the numbers. I updated through windchilds Rom not Odin nor Kies...
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DocHoliday77 said:
This may help for those who haven't seen it.
This is quoted from another thread.
Post by nyyankees3511
"Theres also a new camera firmware that you need to update manually, previously mine showed zdfe02 and now its updated to zdff03. To do so go to the dialer and type *#34971539# then hit “Phone / CAM FW Ver check” and if the phone FW is different than the cam FW you then hit "phone to cam FW write (rear)" and reboot."
Ok, I am currently running UVALG1 via wildchlds flashable rom. I installed the camera as per op and worked great! So my theory was at least part if not fully wrong.
However I have a question/request of anyone willing. Enter the dialer code from above and choose the first option Check Camera fw Ver. A toast will popup telling what your cameras and phones versions are. Mine said zdfe02 for both, but as stated above, his said one was zdff03.
Would you guys be willing to do that and let me know what it says? I figure zdff03 will show up if you have updated to UVALH2.
Thanks in advance! Hope I'm not annoying you with this stuff, I just want to know more!!!
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i have both zdfe02 for cam FW. I'm on UVALH2 but still on old baseband UVLEM. I'm wondering if this is causing me not to be able to get the updated cam??

[Update][NOV.12.2012][ROM]PARANOIDANDROID 2.54 [HybridMode, Per App Size & UI/Color]

[Update][NOV.12.2012][ROM]PARANOIDANDROID 2.54 [HybridMode, Per App Size & UI/Color]
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It's More than Tablet/Phablet Mode or Build Prop Tweaks
PER-APP-DPI/LAYOUT. This is not tablet mode! Hybrid engine allows you to target apps individually. You get to pick their actual layouts which can tranform content drastically. Keep in mind, this has nothing to do with build.prop hacks or DPI changes. We list all layouts an app brings, you choose one, its as easy as that. It does not matter if your device runs itself in Phone-, Phablet or Tablet-UI, your apps will always look as you like. On top of that you can scale apps, to fit your screen, that way you can even bring full fledged tablet apps and make them run perfectly. Nothing will break, nothing will shrink, your market will be fine. Additionally we have rewritten many parts of the android framework and fixed countless of AOSP bugs to make way for these modifications - our "tablet mode" runs better on a phone than on a real tablet, that is guaranteed.
PER-APP-COLOR, Paranoidandroids newest invention. Define apps in your regular hybrid panel. See your phone fade into the color definition of your current app, press home or go elsewhere and it fades back. Create as many combinations you like, you can even dabble with opacity. This feature is made possible by our hybrid engine, which is unique to this rom.
FOR JB BOOTLOADER ONLY!
Make sure you have a stable recovery installed, i recommend TWRP, if you must, CWM
Let it make a full backup, should anything happen you'll be safe, IF UPDATING BACKUP PREFS FROM PAPREFS!
RECOVERY: FACTORY RESET IF YOU WERE USING ANOTHER ROM!
RECOVERY: Install Rom: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByVfzzD831QiLUdIdndaUVVBdjQ
RECOVERY: Install Gapps, ALWAYS-EVEN FOR UPDATES: Download (find the latest one that carries the "jb" tag)
RECOVERY: Wipe Cache Partition
RECOVERY: Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot and enjoy
Paranoid's webpage: http://www.paranoid-rom.com/
Complete guide to ParanoidPreferences: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927208
Get PA synced to your dropbox folder automatically, apply here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1820276
Themes and other goodies you can find here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646034
If you have an issue and you want to call our attention, here's what you do:
1. Try everything you can, find solutions for yourself. Wipe caches, revert all your settings you have made, go back to your stock Kernel, factory reset if you have to or reflash the rom. Assume that the issue is on your side and try your best to isolate it.
2. Search this thread and Cyanogenmods aswell (its our base) for possible reoccurences of your issue and hopefully solutions that may have come up.
3. If you think the issue is important enough that we should cease our work and look into it, post your issue, BUT ...
... stay friendly, do not demand anything, do not threaten
... explain your issue as precise as you can, name the exact apps and conditions that cause trouble, help us to replicate the issue right away. If we can't there's no way we can fix it and your post will simply clutter the thread
... collect evidence, keep in mind this is a developer thread so even if you are not one, do us the favor and research how to record logcat. logcat is the single most important help you can give us to resolve your issue.
Tina: http://krebsmilk.de/
Cyanogenmod Team
AOKP
jaybob413 for his work on the TF700t Paranoid project, helped alot
Google Android Open Source Project
Asus for kernel sources and jellybean firmware
TeamWin for the TWRP recovery
XpLoDWilD and untermensch for bringing CM10 to the JB Bootloader
Molesarecoming since I mostly quoted his post to use for mine
The entire Paranoid Android team and website community which has been extremely helpful
the xda community, they have taught me everything I know about android and porting ROMs
probably missing some, please just point them out to me and I'm happy to include anyone I have borrowed from
Donations to molesarecoming
to D4rKn3sSyS
to Cyanogenmod
http://review.paranoid-rom.com/#/q/status:merged,n,z
Specific for TF300t
Now 100% Compiled from source for TF300T!
What's working:
PAPrefs
Wifi
Bluetooth
Camera
Rotation
All CM10 settings
Calender fixed(month view still does not work under 600px, but 960px looks identical so it isn't a loss)
Pretty much everything else except for the issues section
Known Issues
GPS(CM10 issue, will be fixed as soon as it is fixed in CM10)***
If you find any additions to this list please let me know!
*** THIS MAY WORK FOR US
XpLoDWilD said:
A small workaround if you really need gps:
adb shell su
glgps -c /system/etc/gps/gpsconfig.xml&
Turn off and on GPS in settings, then it will work.
You have to do this every reboot - I'll investigate further why it doesn't work because this same exact command is ran at boot.
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MORE SCREENSHOTS
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/px1nvjsm7bxlhtt/kWWsFfjsPr
EXTRAS
Get Regular Mouse Cursor Mode WITH Gestures(From Tf700t):https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByVfzzD831QibUpDUXFkWDFzX1E for those of you who miss the stock cursor mode, and hate that ring like me just flash this zip in recovery
If you want untermensch's overclocked cyanogenmod kernel DO NOT flash the zip in his thread, this will break paprefs and you won't be able to set perapp colours, layout, dpi or change the interface(the core features of this rom). instead, I have created my own zip from his kernel. it is the same kernel, same funtionality but I just removed the symlinks and permissions from his update script that broke paprefs. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByVfzzD831QiNUxPNnpTOXhUajg
Great! I'll try it once GPS is working
Ok, tryed to download but the dropbox link is invalid...
geldebanho said:
Great! I'll try it once GPS is working
Ok, tryed to download but the dropbox link is invalid...
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sorry about that I dunno what went wrong, should be working now just copied and pasted again lol
thanks for paranoid
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any conforms that this works i want to know why your using the Galaxy nexus like all the other paranoid pictures instead of the tf300t
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and is the built for the latest nightly ?
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im in the latest twrp wiped and all and getting this error E:Unable to mount '/staging'
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so if you got the problem it seems this might help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672108&page=36
Good to have PA here but need GPS. Will give it a try then.
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Yes built from cm10 from Nov 1st, jelly bean bootloader only, I don't know why your getting that issue...I got that when flashing kernels after using arch on the tf300t but no issues with this zip no matter how many times I flash .... and I have the nexus pictures because I used the post from the nexus as explanation until I feel ambitious enough to Photoshop my own tf300t screenshots to look as cool as theirs works great for me on my tf300 and hope it works for everyone else! I'm working on GPS and the colour currently, will post as soon as I fix it but my time is limited as I am a student
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Flashed this about hour ago, no problems so far,'cept of course gps as noted. Going to t'restore some my apps/data and keep playing.
Haven't ever messed with the app/dpi before, that'll be next.
Thanks and glad to see some new roms popping up....
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ricardowec said:
Good to have PA here but need GPS. Will give it a try then.
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GPS is an issue inherited from CM10, but I read this on the CM10 thread, thanks to XpLoDWilD, will add to OP
XpLoDWilD said:
A small workaround if you really need gps:
adb shell su
glgps -c /system/etc/gps/gpsconfig.xml&
Turn off and on GPS in settings, then it will work.
You have to do this every reboot - I'll investigate further why it doesn't work because this same exact command is ran at boot.
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Can I get some screenshots ?
@OP: you might as well remove the galaxy nexus screenshots copied from the PA site and post some real TF300 shots...remember which forum you posted in?
zerozoneice said:
@OP: you might as well remove the galaxy nexus screenshots copied from the PA site and post some real TF300 shots...remember which forum you posted in?
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Soooo .....me porting the ROM wasn't good enough?.....I already said I was gonna when I have some time....I didn't even post those to use as screenshots. I copied the post to explain what paranoid was for those who don't know. Screenshots are coming relax
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zerozoneice said:
@OP: you might as well remove the galaxy nexus screenshots copied from the PA site and post some real TF300 shots...remember which forum you posted in?
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Like it's going to be different? It's the same on any device. Use your imagination
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What I don't understand is why two people try to port paranoid
Wouldn't it be easy to act as a team? Just an idea, because it's a bit useless that two people do the same work
Other thread: here
-angel* said:
What I don't understand is why two people try to port paranoid
Wouldn't it be easy to act as a team? Just an idea, because it's a bit useless that two people do the same work
Other thread: here
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I had it ported before that thread went up(a couple hours but still) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970012, had it posted in another thread and just made it a separate thread, I checked out the other zip and it was missing some functionality that mine was to i figured I would share my port, i tried his zip before I posted mine and found it had some density issues so I posted mine
-angel* said:
What I don't understand is why two people try to port paranoid
Wouldn't it be easy to act as a team? Just an idea, because it's a bit useless that two people do the same work
Other thread: here
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Who cares?, just be happy you have anything to flash
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Can someone post some Benchmarks from this rom?
And does Unt's cm10 kernel work on this rom?
xSvenHD said:
Can someone post some Benchmarks from this rom?
And does Unt's cm10 kernel work on this rom?
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Yes km using it right now. Fully clocked at 1.7 no issues at all.
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xSvenHD said:
Can someone post some Benchmarks from this rom?
And does Unt's cm10 kernel work on this rom?
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Hi, unts kernel works but flashing the zip he posted seems to break paranoidprefs, I have created a custom zip based on it that works on this ROM without breaking anything, it will be posted when I get home from class today along with a flashable zip to change the mouse mode!
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[PREVIEW] Galaxy S3 - MultiBoot project in progress

For technical questions,
Please use this thread now in dev subforum :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684052
(new versions are published there)
[Updated 2014/03/10]
version 1.2
migration to twrp2.7.0.0
sizing of system/data/cache now possible
real internal/external sd mounted ( respectively in /storage/intsdcard and /storage/extsdcard )
new way to boot roms​
[Updated 2014/02/07]
version 1.1 to fix kernel injection bug ( Slimkat not starting ) - kload_hardboot​
[Updated 2014/02/05]
- new version d2att-twrp-v2.6.3-mb-v1.0 :
- Xposed fixed
- new feature to reboot from android​
- new app multiboot.apk ( need d2att-twrp-v2.6.3-mb-v1.0 )
- add credits/reference at the end of message
- add zip version ( to be able to install without odin - only for d2att )​
Hi all,
I managed to make working multiboot feature on Galaxy S3.
Below are some videos preview that I did demonstrating the features ( don't look at sound, I removed it because my english is not fluent).
This project is at an early stage but already working with limitations.
If you want to try it, beware that it is dangerous (no risk to brick but if you make mistake you risk to install a zip into your internal rom), so to test it, please follow exactly the operations in videos examples.
Very important recommendations to test :
- BACKUP all your data first !
- Use only your internal if you have at least 4G available ( 7GB recommended because I create sparsed img files but if you fill all the rom, it will take 7GB )
- Use your external sd card only if :
- you have at least 7 GB free
- your filesystem is vfat or ext4 ( exfat,ntfs not supported for the moment )​ - Very very important : when you use "set rom" option, you have to see "command succeded" at the end of the output. If not, don't go further and reboot.
- start by playing with recovery roms ( check video ) before testing full rom
- creating rom on vfat can take about 15 minutes (to create img files). Be patient...​
The method used is an adapted kexec-hardboot method created by mkasic (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1266827), but with a complete replacement of kexec by another userspace program ( kload-harboot ) and a very small kernel patch ( hardboot-reserve ).
Note also that this adapted method is easily portable to any android devices.
If you are interested in this project ( to help for testing, to help dev, to add features etc..), I will open a thread in the developpement subforum, to published sources and explanations.
Booting multiples ROMs demo:
Playing with recovery roms:
Creating a new rom, installing gapps ( if not done at first stage ) :
New Multiboot android app
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Attachements :
Odin : use d2att-twrp-v2.6.3-mb-v1.1.tar
TWRP/CWM : d2att-twrp-v2.6.3-mb-v1.1.zip
Android app : Multiboot.apk ( need to allow unknown sources )
d2att-twrp2.7-mb-v1.2 : http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407577797​
References / Credits :
mkasic : kexec-hardboot creator - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1266827
Tassadar : MultiROM creator - best project - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2011403 - bbootimg used
TWRP Team : http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2
Philippe,
Is this for the i747? Because it can cause I brick. Not trying to bust your...yeah. But I wanna try it and don't wanna send it back to AT&T with a lie
Edit: Got it installed. Gotta use odin guys. All good. testing multiboot soon.
EditEdit lol: tested and good.
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Smash2Bash said:
Is this for the i747? Because it can cause I brick. Not trying to bust your...yeah. But I wanna try it and don't wanna send it back to AT&T with a lie
Edit: Got it installed. Gotta use odin guys. All good. testing multiboot soon.
EditEdit lol: tested and good.
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Hi Smash2Bash,
Sorry to answer lately. I did this program on i747M ( Bell canada provider ) with d2att cm10.2 kernel but as we share the same kernel, it should be fine. Just take care of warnings that I putted in first message. If you can share your experience and tell me if you found problems/bugs.
When I reach 10 posts, I will probalby open a dev thread.
Phil_Suz,
Phil_Suz said:
Hi Smash2Bash,
Sorry to answer lately. I did this program on i747M ( Bell canada provider ) with d2att cm10.2 kernel but as we share the same kernel, it should be fine. Just take care of warnings that I putted in first message. If you can share your experience and tell me if you found problems/bugs.
When I reach 10 posts, I will probalby open a dev thread.
Phil_Suz,
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No problem man. It's working good. I tested cm11 paranoid android and it worked good. But I tested avatar ROM 4.3 and it didn't work so well. Probably a ROM issue. And these were tested with my internal ROM as 4.3 touchwiz. You should put in the OP to flash with Odin. And I found a bug I think....
When you make a new ROM and flash the ROM in the new slot, you must swap back to internal in order for it to boot. So you can't swap to it, and then boot it.
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Is there anyway to make a regular zip for this? I don't have access to a computer for Odin
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it's a great tool for the people than change ROM all the time or the testers...well....it's my opinion....XD:laugh:
fire_angel said:
it's a great tool for the people than change ROM all the time or the testers...well....it's my opinion....XD:laugh:
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Exactly! That's about be my exact purpose with this
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Smash2Bash said:
No problem man. It's working good. I tested cm11 paranoid android and it worked good. But I tested avatar ROM 4.3 and it didn't work so well. Probably a ROM issue. And these were tested with my internal ROM as 4.3 touchwiz. You should put in the OP to flash with Odin. And I found a bug I think....
When you make a new ROM and flash the ROM in the new slot, you must swap back to internal in order for it to boot. So you can't swap to it, and then boot it.
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Thank's for feedback.
I will add the information that this preview has to be installed with Odin.
In fact, it is prerequisite to go back to original rom to be able to boot a Rom that you installed on internal sdcard ( /data/media/../) .
When you select a rom, it is to make operation on it ( install, wipe etc.. ) but not to boot on it. I admit that it is not very clear...
Mikessv said:
Is there anyway to make a regular zip for this? I don't have access to a computer for Odin
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Yes, I will do it soon.
fire_angel said:
it's a great tool for the people than change ROM all the time or the testers...well....it's my opinion....XD:laugh:
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In my case, it was also to have my original rom (not rooted) for my work during work time, and use other roms outside work.
This looks awesome I will try it out asap. Thanks for the hard work
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Wow! This looks awesome! I'll have to try it when I grow a pair of balls haha. I'm too scared to mess with my phone any further. (Especially since I did the 4.3 OTA.)
Works like a charm
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Thanks will try
It even flashes KitKat Roms without the status 7 even though it's based on twrp 2.6.3.0
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hey, i was wondering how one flashes this? i know it's through Odin, but do i flash through PDA? and what do i have to have checked? thanks.
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It even flashes KitKat Roms without the status 7 even though it's based on twrp 2.6.3.0
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That amazed me too. That was odd.
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Okaham said:
hey, i was wondering how one flashes this? i know it's through Odin, but do i flash through PDA? and what do i have to have checked? thanks.
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Using PDA. Correct. Flashed it again yesterday can verify.
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That amazed me too. That was odd.
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Using PDA. Correct. Flashed it again yesterday can verify.
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so what should i have checked? auto reboot, f. reset time...etc? thanks!
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so what should i have checked? auto reboot, f. reset time...etc? thanks!
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Close the program and reopen it. Use default settings. Make sure re - partition isn't checked. It normally isn't. So open odin. Click the file in PDA. Hit start. Done.
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Nicely done OP! Tested and I can confirm that this does indeed work on the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III SGH-T999!
One small thing though, this mod makes the recovery think that the device is an i747, therefore, T-Mobile ROMs (with the getprop in updater-scripts) cannot be flashed with this. I expect though, that this is a minor issue and can be fixed very easily. Once again, great work! :good:
-Saranhai
What kind of bugs are people running into? I just saved my device's ass from a hard brick for the second time in just a few months so I don't want to flash anyting with odin right now, some stability would be nice for a ltitle bit
However, if people have not been having problems once you boot into either ROM, at least nothing additional to what is already a known issue, then I am flashing this sucker RIGHT away. Question, how is /system/ looking? what about build.prop and the init.d folder? are they seperate for each ROM, and if so, how are they managed when I am not booted into one for instance?
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What kind of bugs are people running into? I just saved my device's ass from a hard brick for the second time in just a few months so I don't want to flash anyting with odin right now, some stability would be nice for a ltitle bit
However, if people have not been having problems once you boot into either ROM, at least nothing additional to what is already a known issue, then I am flashing this sucker RIGHT away. Question, how is /system/ looking? what about build.prop and the init.d folder? are they seperate for each ROM, and if so, how are they managed when I am not booted into one for instance?
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Every rom is sorted into its own folder in these incoded files. You see?
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Guide to use the Sprint LG G2 (LS980) with AT&T or Tmobile

So here are the steps I follow to use the Sprint LG G2 (ls980) with any rom on Tmobile or AT&T in the US
*This thread is specifically for the LS980. Some of the information might apply to other phones, but I can't say for sure.
***Caveats of using this phone Tmobile or AT&T:
-LTE doesn't work. Missing lte bands. Highest we get is hspa+.
-Haven't tested Custom Kernels
-instead of 4g or LTE logo, it says gsm all of the time (paid app that will safely change icons without system crashes linked below)
-Had to use 3rd party app to change radio and apn settings (see below)
-Wifi on stock 4.4.2 didn't turn on twice in the last 2 weeks when coming from a wakeup. Had to reboot to fix.
Again, I did not do any work. I have only compiled this information from various forums. Most of this work comes from cloudyfa, the find from pvinodnayak, the unlock from ysabxe and countless members in the sprint unlock forum and the old sprint build prop forum before the unlock was released. I have just compiled information. Thank op's for their work.
There are multiple ways to use the Sprint LS980 on Tmobile or AT&T. Before we get into them, please do the following:
- root phone with ioroot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522346
- use autorec to install TWRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
*If you notice now that when you screen goes to sleep, and when you try to activate the screen it shows a whole bunch of white lines, boot into recovery and install the G2PanelSwap. [/url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792844[/url]
There are 2 ways to accomplish using our phone. (be sure to scroll down to the bottom to see the 2nd way. You might want to to this instead of the first way.)
1st Way - Use your phone on Stock Sprint Software
***If you are already on the ZVC firmware, people have noted problems using the following instructions..There are constant system crashes. It is recommended to restore back to an earlier version, make the changes below, then take the ota upgrade. You can go back to stock by following this guide.
LG G2 Stock Firmware (Go Back to Stock) - xda-developers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
If you prefer to stay on ZVC, please follow jsergio123's guide found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52915223&postcount=814
1-setup phone and Download root browser
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree
and a rar extractor.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rarlab.rar
2-Download the ls980simfinalunlock.rar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
3-extract the rar and copy the carrier contents and use root.explorer to over write the files in the root carrier folder.
4- Download Rom toolbox lite
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox
and use it to Update the build.prop (reboot between each. You can turn on airplane mode in the meantime to stop the system ui from crashing)
ro.carrier=spr
ro.build.target_operator=spr
persist.service.crash.enable=1
Found from this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49945052
*After trying numerous build.prop edits, I have found that they all cause system crashes. Please only use the ones listed above. If you hate the GSM icon, I have found a way to change it. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.ptoti.g2_tweaksbox . Install it, and then buy the premium pack for $1. (cmon its only a buck.) After you unlock all features, Click on Theme Tweaks -> and make sure Enable Theme MOD is selected. Then click on Status bar. Then make sure Enable Status Bar Mod is On. Then scroll down "Change status bar's icon set" You can choose through different icons from different carriers. I prefer the Tmobile one. They will take affect after reboot.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
5-Use Radio Switcher to check and set what radio to use. I use LTE\GSM\WCDMA
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snclabs.radioswitcher
6-Use Tweakker MMS APN app to set APN
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tweakker
*Note - Some users get force closes when trying to make a phone call. For some reason, you need to add a number 1 to your contact before you call
If you want to fix this manually, Follow the following fix found by jsergio123)
*To fix the issue of the com.android.phone process crashing when you don't dial a 1 in front of the number edit the /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db file with a SQLlite editor and change in the "system" table "assist_dial" and "assist_dial_init_db_check" to "0". If you don't see those 2 rows then you can add them. Fix permissions, wipe cache and reboot.
Another workaround is that I have found an app that will automatically add 1's to every one of your contacts.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maplekeycompany.apps.numberfixer
Install it and open it -> click Add area/country code -> change the dropdown to 10 and hit ok -> and in the area code, erase the area code part leaving just the number 1 -> Fix all. It will prompt you for how many numbers it will add the number 1 to all contacts.
2nd Way - Flash a rom
After you have Rooted and Flashed and possibly the G2Panelswap , you may want to consider installing a rom that works out of the box. It is much easier.
Here is a list of roms that work out of the box that I have personally tested. I know there are more.
***Update***
In all of cloudyfa's latest rom builds they do not work out of the box. I had to install the rom without my sim card in. Then download and install rom toolbox lite (see step 4 above) and change ro.carrier to spr (make sure its lowercase.)
I then turned off my phone, put in my sim card, installed radio switcher (link in step 5 above) and chose WCDMA preferred. Everything worked after that.
Cloudystock =stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661866
Cloudyflex =LG flex port http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618864
Cloudy pro II = Optimus pro port http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680745
CloudyG3 =G3 port http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783192
Let me know in the forum what other roms you find that work out of the box and I will link them here. Please remember that unless a rom specifically states it works for AT&T or Tmobile, or is a general rom that is 1 rom made for different versions of the phone, than it most likely won't work. There are lots of roms to look through in the G2 development section as well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development
Very interesting. . I struggle to do many of these and after reading thru your I find it so easy. . Thanks for your post. .
I have two queries
1. Can we flash any T-Mobile Rom or it has to be a Sprint one
2. Do we need to change the modem or stock zvc modem would work
3. Does WiFi hotspot work.fine.with the stock Rom
Thanks
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lipak said:
1. Can we flash any T-Mobile Rom or it has to be a Sprint one
2. Do we need to change the modem or stock zvc modem would work
3. Does WiFi hotspot work.fine.with the stock Rom
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1. Sprint roms only.
2. Don't change the modem.
3. Not tested, but go here and get the file. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584775
Use the files listed above to boot into twrp. Flash it. Flash the file to fix things listed above and reboot.
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9-Use Radio Switcher to check and set what radio to use. I use LTE\GSM\WCDMA
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snclabs.radioswitcher
10-Use Tweakker MMS APN app to set APN
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tweakker
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I try downloading the Radio Switcher app, but it doesn't work, it gives me a message that is not compatible with my phone!
gatolsf said:
9-Use Radio Switcher to check and set what radio to use. I use LTE\GSM\WCDMA
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snclabs.radioswitcher
10-Use Tweakker MMS APN app to set APN
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tweakker
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I try downloading the Radio Switcher app, but it doesn't work, it gives me a message that is not compatible with my phone![/QUOTE]
There are lots of apps to get you to these settings. Here is another one. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network
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I've try different apps this is the message i get every time
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brandonbarlow said:
1. Sprint roms only.
2. Don't change the modem.
3. Not tested, but go here and get the file. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584775
Use the files listed above to boot into twrp. Flash it. Flash the file to fix things listed above and reboot.
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Flashed thru TWRP but No wifi Hotspot
Update : followed step 8, edited build prop and now the teethering option is available..
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thanks!
Thanks!!!
Haven't tried yet. But this is the first post I saw that can unlock LS980 with AT&T/Tmobile.
I tried the following thread, but it only unlocks internationally and doesn't work with AT&T/Tmobile..
Permanent SIM Unlock for LS980 (OTA, APN) JB 4.2.2, KK 4.4.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133&page=46
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Should I just start from Step 8?
I already followed the "Permanent SI Unlock for LS980 (OTA, APN) JB 4.2.2, KK 4.4.2" thread, so I did the following extra steps "To make APNs stick automatically:", is this fine?
To make APNs stick automatically:
1. Replace apns-conf.xml in Folder /etc/
2. Delete File telephony.db in Folder /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
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brandonbarlow said:
6-setup phone and Download root browser
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree
and a rar extractor.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rarlab.rar
Download the ls980simfinalunlock.rar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
7-extract the rar and copy the carrier contents and use root.explorer to over write the files in the root carrier folder.
8- Download Rom toolbox lite
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox
and use it to Update the build.prop (reboot between each. You can turn on airplane mode in the meantime to stop the system ui from crashing)
ro.carrier=spr
ro.build.target_operator=spr
persist.service.crash.enable=1
Things to try if you are still having system crashes.
Set
ro.build.target_country=US
Try this to change icon from gsm to "H"
ro.build.target_operator=OPEN (might cause system ui error)
Delete lteconfigs.apk in system/app and reboot.
9-Use Radio Switcher to check and set what radio to use. I use LTE\GSM\WCDMA
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snclabs.radioswitcher
10-Use Tweakker MMS APN app to set APN
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tweakker
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brandonbarlow said:
I try downloading the Radio Switcher app, but it doesn't work, it gives me a message that is not compatible with my phone!
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There are lots of apps to get you to these settings. Here is another one. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network
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Do you have to go through the whole unlocking process for those apps to work? It says its incompatible with my phone but I haven't tried unlocking yet so just want to be sure. Also is this just for GSM usage or would I be able to switch back and forth? I want to test it out before I decide to actually cancel with sprint and go with tmobile. My friend is letting me hold on to an extra tmobile sim so planning to try it with that.
Sprint blocks gsm in the US. You have to do steps 6 and 7 to have gsm unlocked. That is why it is failing for you. Once it's unlocked, you can still use sprint
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I'm trying to do this with Omnirom, and there is no carrier folder that I can paste the folders into. Any suggestions?
razgriz8426 said:
I'm trying to do this with Omnirom, and there is no carrier folder that I can paste the folders into. Any suggestions?
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Are you using root explorer, and backing out all the way to the top directory?
Also, this thread isn't meant for troubleshooting per say, it's just a list of steps that I did. If you are having problems with a certain step, go to the linked thread and troubleshoot there, as they are the real developers who did the fix.
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staplestaples said:
Thanks!!!
Haven't tried yet. But this is the first post I saw that can unlock LS980 with AT&T/Tmobile.
I tried the following thread, but it only unlocks internationally and doesn't work with AT&T/Tmobile..
Permanent SIM Unlock for LS980 (OTA, APN) JB 4.2.2, KK 4.4.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133&page=46
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Should I just start from Step 8?
I already followed the "Permanent SI Unlock for LS980 (OTA, APN) JB 4.2.2, KK 4.4.2" thread, so I did the following extra steps "To make APNs stick automatically:", is this fine?
To make APNs stick automatically:
1. Replace apns-conf.xml in Folder /etc/
2. Delete File telephony.db in Folder /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
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I didn't ever see those steps in the op. They would probably help. But at any rate, yes. Each thread brought us one step closer to using this phone in the US. I kept trying over and over what step to do in what order to get it to work, and then wrote this guide. The way to listed in the op of permanently unlock is a great way to do it, I just thought dropping the folder in is easier.
Sprint blocks gsm everywhere, unless you get it unlocked through them. The permanent unlock let's us bypass that restriction and lets us use gsm, but still doesn't bypass sprints measures to block gsm in the US. The build prop changes do that. Everything else listed is just the tools I used to change everything.
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When switching Roms, you might need to make the build. Prop changed again, but you shouldn't ever have to do the unlock again. Also, op updated with possible new changes to get rid of the gsm icon and shows H for HSPA . Its working well so far.
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brandonbarlow said:
When switching Roms, you might need to make the build. Prop changed again, but you shouldn't ever have to do the unlock again. Also, op updated with possible new changes to get rid of the gsm icon and shows H for HSPA . Its working well so far.
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Spoke too soon. After a reboot, lots of force closes with the new TMO settings. Back to spr and the GSM icon it is....
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brandonbarlow said:
Are you using root explorer, and backing out all the way to the top directory?
Also, this thread isn't meant for troubleshooting per say, it's just a list of steps that I did. If you are having problems with a certain step, go to the linked thread and troubleshoot there, as they are the real developers who did the fix.
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Yes, when I try to create a folder in the top directory, it doesn't stay after reboot. I assume this has something to do with the way Android works, but someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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razgriz8426 said:
Yes, when I try to create a folder in the top directory, it doesn't stay after reboot. I assume this has something to do with the way Android works, but someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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You shouldn't be creating a new folder. You should be finding the already existing carrier folder, and overwriting its contents.
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You shouldn't be creating a new folder. You should be finding the already existing carrier folder, and overwriting its contents.
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Right, but the issue is that Omnirom does not have a carrier folder.
Don't know what to tell you. You can try just the build. Prop mods starting on step 8. People have had success with asop based Roms. I have only used stock based Roms. Also, again this question would be more for the permanent unlock forum linked above.
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