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[Q] Hard bricked ... what do u think ?

So am running stock 4.1.2 rooted and suddenly phone restarts and gets stuck at Samsung bootscreen
Factory reset and cache wipe from recovery didnt help
Tried to odin flash a firmware (4.1.2) odin says failed and never starts the flashing
Then I tried a 4.1.1 flashed perfectly. Though at first boot, it gets stuck at the working android logo and keeps restarting
what could be the problem ?

nabilbek said:
So am running stock 4.1.2 rooted and suddenly phone restarts and gets stuck at Samsung bootscreen
Factory reset and cache wipe from recovery didnt help
Tried to odin flash a firmware (4.1.2) odin says failed and never starts the flashing
Then I tried a 4.1.1 flashed perfectly. Though at first boot, it gets stuck at the working android logo and keeps restarting
what could be the problem ?
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Its boot loop?
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium

nabilbek said:
So am running stock 4.1.2 rooted and suddenly phone restarts and gets stuck at Samsung bootscreen
Factory reset and cache wipe from recovery didnt help
Tried to odin flash a firmware (4.1.2) odin says failed and never starts the flashing
Then I tried a 4.1.1 flashed perfectly. Though at first boot, it gets stuck at the working android logo and keeps restarting
what could be the problem ?
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Is the handset rooted?
If so you need to download samsung note 2 toolkit. this is here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956
ensure you have the correct adb drivers but the toolkit can also do this aswell. you then need to put the system into recovery mode. (I assume you know how to boot up recovery.) You need to install a customer recovery specifically TWRP so boot up the toolkit. select your device and make sure you choose the current version of android you have on it not the version you wish to install. You then need to flass an insecure boot image for correct adb access so choose option 3, follow the instructions select TWRP as your recovery and complete as directed.
Once this has finished you then need to download your rom, if its stock it can be located here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032849 for n7105 (lte version) and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696 for original.
Download the zip and place into the "push_files_here" of the toolkit folders.
Boot into your new twrp recovery
Reload the toolkit, choose your device, choose the option to push the file to your device, select the device, for destination type"/sdcard/" and follow onscreen options until file is finished.
Your file should now be on your phone in the home folder.
Go to "wipe", select "factory reset" now to "install" select your new spangly rom, wipe dalvik cache once completed and wala you should have one shiny new rooted odexed note 2 that sould load fine. Any issues get back to me and i will be happy to help.
I deliberately bricked my device about 8 times to find the best way to recover.
Kris

Try a pit file.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app

a guy said something about a hardware/board defective ? I dont believe it ... could it be true ?

klashnikoff said:
Is the handset rooted?
If so you need to download samsung note 2 toolkit. this is here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956
ensure you have the correct adb drivers but the toolkit can also do this aswell. you then need to put the system into recovery mode. (I assume you know how to boot up recovery.) You need to install a customer recovery specifically TWRP so boot up the toolkit. select your device and make sure you choose the current version of android you have on it not the version you wish to install. You then need to flass an insecure boot image for correct adb access so choose option 3, follow the instructions select TWRP as your recovery and complete as directed.
Once this has finished you then need to download your rom, if its stock it can be located here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032849 for n7105 (lte version) and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696 for original.
Download the zip and place into the "push_files_here" of the toolkit folders.
Boot into your new twrp recovery
Reload the toolkit, choose your device, choose the option to push the file to your device, select the device, for destination type"/sdcard/" and follow onscreen options until file is finished.
Your file should now be on your phone in the home folder.
Go to "wipe", select "factory reset" now to "install" select your new spangly rom, wipe dalvik cache once completed and wala you should have one shiny new rooted odexed note 2 that sould load fine. Any issues get back to me and i will be happy to help.
I deliberately bricked my device about 8 times to find the best way to recover.
Kris
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hi kris, been on a vacation now am back
thanks for your reply, but when I am flashing the insecure image "boot-insecure-dlk7-N7100.tar"
it gives there is no pit partition

UtkarshGupta said:
Try a pit file.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
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could u be more precise ? cuz i tried at first flashing with a pit and bootloader, csc, modem, code

nabilbek said:
could u be more precise ? cuz i tried at first flashing with a pit and bootloader, csc, modem, code
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Did you try the method i mentioned using the note 2 toolkit. You need to have a customer recovery and bootloader to install certain thinkgs. Try the noet 2 toolkit and follow the instructions i sent you. This should fix it.

Put stock rom in pda and pit in partition and check repartition.
Then hit start
this is XXXDDDAAA

nothing solved it ... sent it to samsung they fixed it. they said they changed the internal memory and an ic ...

stock retrival not possible from Cyanogenmod 11 on Samsung Galaxy Grand duos

I own a Samsung Galaxy Grand duos GT - I9082, running on CM 11, PHILZ 6.0.4.5 Recovery, I used Solo launcher as default, now its not getting out of it,My concern is now I am not able to go to stock, I have tried flashing JB 4.1.2 tar.md5 file thru odin 3.07, One thing I am noticing while flashing in odin is it says not responding until the file appears in the pda box, after that every thing works fine, pass msg comes on the screen, but after that it re-boots to the same CM 11, I have also tried doing factory reset, cache & dalvik cache wipe after the flashing, but it never comes back to stock. I am even trying to flash the selinux support recovery, but the same thing happens, after odin pass msg, if i check the recovery its the same PHILZ 6.0.4.5 Recovery. I am really worried that has my phone been bricked.
I have even tried doing format/system, factory reset, cache & Dalvik wipe. usb debugging is selected in the developer section. Can i get the original stock flashed from the samsung ? pls help asap, thank you.
I am finding one prob while doing factory reset, it says E : unknown volume for path [ sd-ext], what does this suggest ?
> I am not able to downgrade to jelly bean 4.2.2 from kk 4.4.2.
> any thing you flash, it comes back to CM 11.
> even restore option is not working.
> my usb is recognized but does not show any files.
> is there any chance of bootloader locking
> has my grand been bricked
> pls help me come out of this rom sir.
I have regularly been switching b/w roms [ stock & custom ], my favorites are cm & carbon, i have used recoveries of chotu CWM-TOUCH & Philz touch both ver. 5.15 & cwm - selinux support, now i am on 6.0.4.5. I am running CM 11 now. launcher is solo kikat. I have done nandroid backup of all Roms, I have tried the restore option from clockwokmod / backups, not working out.
I am using the following procedure to revert to stock :
1. check debug mode in developer mode
2. to the download mode by pressing volume key downwards & power key & home button at same time wait for the logo to appear, Followed by ODIN Mode, & then press the vol button upwards.
3. open odin, i have a version of 3.07, check only Auto Reboot & F. Reset Time, nothing else, clicking on the PDA, selecting the 4.1.2 I9082XXAMC7_I9082OJVAMC1_I9082XXAMC4_HOME.tar.md5 file, and pressing start.
4. normally doing a factory reset & cache wipe & re-boot.
hope, i am following the procedure properly, not yet given the handset to samsung service, pls help me out, thnk u once again, pls reply asap.

My phone dosen't start up only show SAMSUNG and Sensor blue screen light up??

Hello friend please help me i am in big trouble.
I have Samsung Galaxy Note2 N7100. And first time i have rooted my device viewing youtube tutorial and all are fine, going perfect, and got root on my device. After then second time i am goint to install custome ROM Dr.Ketan and i have downlod it form this froum "N7100_ND3_DrKetan_Custom_ROM_V8" 1.53GB zip file and copyed it on my device external card. And also in the tutorial of "how to install Dr.Ketan vedio" says first of all install philz_touch so i have download "philz_touch_6.02.1-n7100.tar.md5 7.65MB file and going to install it on my device but in this time Odin3 v3.09 doesen't detect my device first time was fine and success to root my device but this time doesn't show up so i have leve it. And go to directly install Dr.Ketan without installing philz_touch. So i am going go to directly on recovery mode by pressing simulteneously power+home+volume up button. And it start on CWM-based recovery V6.0.1.4 mode. First of all i hve back up my phone on external SD card and then go to proceed. First step i have do wipe data/factory reset then second step wipe cache partition and third step i have go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache and finally i have go install Dr.Ketan from install zip from sdcard and then choose Dr.Ketan and it start i have choose all the option and install it fine. Then go to reboot my systm and it reboot first of all show up Samsung GALAXY Note II GT-N7100 and then secod time show SAMSUNG in the middle of screen and also sencor blue light up and i have keep it much then half and our but my phone is not open. So friend it my problems.
After then finally againg go to same procedure but this time i have choose back up and restore and restore it form my agenest back up to SD card all are fine and says restore complete now again i have go to reboot my system this time doesen't reboot automatically i have choose reboot after then same problems.............. dosen't start.
Finally what is wrong with me please help me friend.​

Ravanraj said:
Hello friend please help me i am in big trouble.
I have Samsung Galaxy Note2 N7100. And first time i have rooted my device viewing youtube tutorial and all are fine, going perfect, and got root on my device. After then second time i am goint to install custome ROM Dr.Ketan and i have downlod it form this froum "N7100_ND3_DrKetan_Custom_ROM_V8" 1.53GB zip file and copyed it on my device external card. And also in the tutorial of "how to install Dr.Ketan vedio" says first of all install philz_touch so i have download "philz_touch_6.02.1-n7100.tar.md5 7.65MB file and going to install it on my device but in this time Odin3 v3.09 doesen't detect my device first time was fine and success to root my device but this time doesn't show up so i have leve it. And go to directly install Dr.Ketan without installing philz_touch. So i am going go to directly on recovery mode by pressing simulteneously power+home+volume up button. And it start on CWM-based recovery V6.0.1.4 mode. First of all i hve back up my phone on external SD card and then go to proceed. First step i have do wipe data/factory reset then second step wipe cache partition and third step i have go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache and finally i have go install Dr.Ketan from install zip from sdcard and then choose Dr.Ketan and it start i have choose all the option and install it fine. Then go to reboot my systm and it reboot first of all show up Samsung GALAXY Note II GT-N7100 and then secod time show SAMSUNG in the middle of screen and also sencor blue light up and i have keep it much then half and our but my phone is not open. So friend it my problems.
After then finally againg go to same procedure but this time i have choose back up and restore and restore it form my agenest back up to SD card all are fine and says restore complete now again i have go to reboot my system this time doesen't reboot automatically i have choose reboot after then same problems.............. dosen't start.
Finally what is wrong with me please help me friend.​
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Problem is the right recovery,it seems you have the default recovery CWM.You need to flash philz touch via odin for the first time to get a custom recovery on your device ,later you can switch between philz recovery and twrp recovery by flashing their respective zip files from either of the recoveries.So first get your phone to be detected by odin and download the latest philz tar.md5 file from http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/n7100/philz_touch_6.41.6-n7100.tar.md5 uncheck auto reboot in odin and then hit start let it finish flashing once it says pass on odin unplug the usb cable from the laptop.pull your phone's battery out.put it back in after sometime then go into recovery manually you'll see your newly flashed philz recovery.Then do the correct wipes such as wipe cache and dalvik and clean to install a new rom which will factory reset your phone.Then proceed to flash dr ketan's ROM from external sd card.

Thank you sir
Ok sir thank you very much i have done. and another my question is what is the different between N7100_ND3_DrKetan_Custom_ROM_V8 and omni-4.4.4-20140621-n7100-NIGHTLY.
Dr. ketan is a part of omni? am i right sir? And also my question is i can install Dr.ketan and omni in same time in a same device??????

Ravanraj said:
Ok sir thank you very much i have done. and another my question is what is the different between N7100_ND3_DrKetan_Custom_ROM_V8 and omni-4.4.4-20140621-n7100-NIGHTLY.
Dr. ketan is a part of omni? am i right sir? And also my question is i can install Dr.ketan and omni in same time in a same device??????
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No both are different ROM.Dr ketan's ROM is based on Touchwiz samsung based while OMNI rom are based on AOSP which are like the ROM run on Nexus devices.Well if you flash 4.3 ROM there's devil kernel which allows dual booting that means one can have Two separate ROMs on their device,4.4.2 Kernels don't support it yet.
Edit: Don't call me "sir",call me Pratik.

Thanks
Ok Pratik
And another question is which ROM is the best for my Note 2 N7100.

Ravanraj said:
Ok Pratik
And another question is which ROM is the best for my Note 2 N7100.
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All ROMS are best ROM for N7100 ,no one will answer you which is the best ROM cause everyone uses their phone differently so what i may like doesn't mean you'd like it too.So try few custom roms for few days each and then stick to the one that suits you best.Also while responding to me click on "quote message in reply?" so i get notified that you have replied to me cause i might not check this thread often to see if you need any further help if you don't quote my post.Good luck

[q] how to install custom rom...

Hi Guyz...
i am using Galaxy Grand Duos i9082...i am on my stock rom...i have never rooted this device also...now i want to use the custom rom to accelerate this device...
plz some one guide me how to install custom rom ?
i have read a lot in this forum about this but still very confused so need some guidance...
i am familiar with flashing [with JAF in my old nokia 5800]...
some questions in mind...
1. my phone is not rooted...so do i need to root it first to use custom rom ?
2. which method can i use ? Odin or via CWM ?
3. my fon is not rooted so how can i use CWM ?
4. how can i revert back to stock rom from custom rom if i want to ?

vatsalbh9 said:
Hi Guyz...
i am using Galaxy Grand Duos i9082...i am on my stock rom...i have never rooted this device also...now i want to use the custom rom to accelerate this device...
plz some one guide me how to install custom rom ?
i have read a lot in this forum about this but still very confused so need some guidance...
i am familiar with flashing [with JAF in my old nokia 5800]...
some questions in mind...
1. my phone is not rooted...so do i need to root it first to use custom rom ?
2. which method can i use ? Odin or via CWM ?
3. my fon is not rooted so how can i use CWM ?
4. how can i revert back to stock rom from custom rom if i want to ?
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Hello Vatsalbh9, follow the steps in video to root your phone.
1. Yes you need to root your device to use custom recovery.
2 & 3. You need to use odin first to get cwm recovery installed in your phone. Follow video steps.
4. When you have installed cwm recovery mode with odin, just go to recovery mode (keep holding vol up+power+home button until samsung galaxy grand gt i9082 logo appears on screen). Der you will see backup option. So make a nandroid backup in your external sd card and transfer that backup (clockworkmod folder in your ext sd card) in your laptop or pc for future use.
Download the files given in the description of the video.
How to Root the Galaxy Grand (Safe and No Loss of…: http://youtu.be/jm1ssFkEaN0
Also I would suggest you to make efs backup. Go to the following thread for making efs backup
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420902

Thank you for your reply...
i will do accordingly and if any further query exists, will ask...
:good:

do i need to download the stock rom ?
and when i try to download it from samfirmware it stops downloading...the download does not complete...
the last time i tried and it stopped around 850mb...

vatsalbh9 said:
do i need to download the stock rom ?
and when i try to download it from samfirmware it stops downloading...the download does not complete...
the last time i tried and it stopped around 850mb...
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No need of downloading stock rom, just make a nandroid backup for future use if you want to go back to stock rom. Download any of the custom rom given in the development thread.

thank u so much for your support...
the video is very helpful...
but can u plz share any video about how to make a nandroid backup ?
and how to flash a custom rom after rooting and having CWM...? the video shows about how to root and how to flash CWM...
but now the last step about installing custom rom... can u plz show a tutorial video ? cz im very confused in the process of format device, delete cache, dalvik cache and all...

vatsalbh9 said:
thank u so much for your support...
the video is very helpful...
but can u plz share any video about how to make a nandroid backup ?
and how to flash a custom rom after rooting and having CWM...? the video shows about how to root and how to flash CWM...
but now the last step about installing custom rom... can u plz show a tutorial video ? cz im very confused in the process of format device, delete cache, dalvik cache and all...
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Follow these steps for nandroid backup :-
1. Enter into recovery mode(vol up+power+home button)
2. U will see many options like - reboot system, install from zip, wipe data... Bla bla bla... And BACKUP AND RESTORE
3. Select Backup & Restore option.
4. Once u select it, again many options will come but choose backup on ext sd card/sdcard01
5. Nandroid backup will take around 5-10 mins depending upon your data size.
6. Once the process is complete, you will see a text written on bottom of screen 'Backup is complete'.... Go back to previous menu and reboot your phone.
7. You will find "clockworkmode" folder in your ext sd card. This folder contains your nandroid backup. Transfer this folder to another safe location like pc or laptop.
Note.. While in cwm recovery mode, use vol up and down key for navigation and power key for selecting any particular option.
Also dont increase comments for saying thanks, just press the thanks button
For installing any custom rom, download and save the rom, GApps in your ext sd card and flash them in cwm recovery mode.
Steps for installing rom will be given in respective rom threads but generally these steps are to be performed :-
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. Wipe cache partition
3. Wipe dalvik cache
4. Install rom(zip)
Once installation is complete, install GApps
5. Wipe cache partition
6. Wipe delvik cache
7. Reboot your phone.
First boot of every custom rom will take a longer time to boot.. Varying from 3-10 mins, so dont panic.
Also some custom roms require latest version of cwm recovery, so before installing custom rom, download the recovery and flash it..
1. In cwm( if it is a zip file)
Or
2. In odin( if it is a. Img or. Tar file)

Hello
When I tried to flash CWM in Odin it did. .
When pass displayed abd the phone then restarted...and some drivers started installing...
But when I tried to boot in CWM by pressing volume Up+home+power it showed No Command and then lead me to Android default recovery...
Wts the prblm ? Cant understand...
Plz help...

vatsalbh9 said:
Hello
When I tried to flash CWM in Odin it did. .
When pass displayed abd the phone then restarted...and some drivers started installing...
But when I tried to boot in CWM by pressing volume Up+home+power it showed No Command and then lead me to Android default recovery...
Wts the prblm ? Cant understand...
Plz help...
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Redo the process.... I think cwm is not installed on ur phone yet. When you see pass in odin.. Just remove the battery manually... Wait for 5-6 seconds.. Den reboot your phone.. Once a normal reboot is completed... Den go to recovery mode....
Hope u get it this time.

Ok...
Is the CWM provided in the YouTube link is latest ?
Cz if I want to install latest rom will it support ?
And is it necessary to flash supersu via CWM for installing custom rom ? Or only CWM is enough ?

vatsalbh9 said:
Ok...
Is the CWM provided in the YouTube link is latest ?
Cz if I want to install latest rom will it support ?
And is it necessary to flash supersu via CWM for installing custom rom ? Or only CWM is enough ?
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No it isnt the latest version, but it will help you to proceed further. Once you get this cwm recovery mode, you can easily flash latest version as well.. And there will be a link given for recommend recovery in rom thread.
No it isnt necessary to flash super su as all cm11 based roms have inbuilt super su with them.

I already have custom ROM and 4.4.4 KitKat . I am very happy that I did it by the help of XDA forum
When can i get Android L update .
Sent from my GT-I9082 using XDA Free mobile app

Mj2789 said:
No it isnt the latest version, but it will help you to proceed further. Once you get this cwm recovery mode, you can easily flash latest version as well.. And there will be a link given for recommend recovery in rom thread.
No it isnt necessary to flash super su as all cm11 based roms have inbuilt super su with them.
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im not able to boot in recovery mode [CWM]...i dnt knw why...i flashed with the CWM file [CWM-touch_i9082_chotu.tar.md5] provided in the Youtube link...
im attaching the snapshot of my odin procedure... plz help...

vatsalbh9 said:
im not able to boot in recovery mode [CWM]...i dnt knw why...i flashed with the CWM file [CWM-touch_i9082_chotu.tar.md5] provided in the Youtube link...
im attaching the snapshot of my odin procedure... plz help...
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Seems like you dont have usb drivers installed properly in your pc. Does the ID:Com turns into blue color when you connect your phone to pc? If not then install samsung kies first on ur pc.
See d screenshot... The portion circled should be blue... Before hitting start.

Yes sir it turns blue...it says about ID:COM(3) something...
Odin says added...
Then only I start Flashing...

vatsalbh9 said:
im not able to boot in recovery mode [CWM]...i dnt knw why...i flashed with the CWM file [CWM-touch_i9082_chotu.tar.md5] provided in the Youtube link...
im attaching the snapshot of my odin procedure... plz help...
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1. Use this recovery by pawitp
2. Untick Auto reboot checkbox in Odin.
3. Once Odin shows pass, remove battery, wait 10-15 secs, re-insert and enter Recovery mode (by pressing Vol up +. Power button + Home keys at once until u see boot loader screen and release immediately).

vatsalbh9 said:
Yes sir it turns blue...it says about ID:COM(3) something...
Odin says added...
Then only I start Flashing...
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Before you start odin kill kies at background using task manager else it will fail

I didnt immediately took off the battery... I let the fon boot after flashing... I think im making a mistake there... cz I had checked auto reboot in my attempts...

Now im gonna try by unchecking auto reboot option...
When Odin will display Pass, I will disconnect fon from usb and then take off the battery...
Will wait for 15 secs and then will try to boot into recovery mode...
Hope its all done... Fingers crossed...
And I have to release all three buttons(up+home+power)when galaxy grand logo appears... is it right ?

vatsalbh9 said:
Now im gonna try by unchecking auto reboot option...
When Odin will display Pass, I will disconnect fon from usb and then take off the battery...
Will wait for 15 secs and then will try to boot into recovery mode...
Hope its all done... Fingers crossed...
And I have to release all three buttons(up+home+power)when galaxy grand logo appears... is it right ?
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Yes. Use the recovery provided in my previous post.

[Q] How to install PAC-man ROM for Galaxy s3

I'm having a very hard time figuring which PAC-man ROM to download for my s3. I've got the thing rooted via towel root and have the free version of ROM manager, but don't know where to go from there. The model number is SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 if it matters.

There are hundreds of threads and post regarding loading roms... ill give you a quick run-down though....
First you need to find & flash a aftermarket recovery program.......(flash via odin) Team Win Recovery (TWRP) or Clockword Mod Recovery(CWMR) I personally like TWRP alot more, and there are a couple other ones, but those are probably the most common.
Once you do that, try booting into recovery mode.... ( turn phone off, then press volume up, power, and menu all at the same time, hold until you see the samsung logo and in top left you will see recovery booting, wait till this screen has past, then let go)
Once done, MAKE A BACK UP!!! Very important step and save it to where you will remember, i personally like to store it on my external SD card.
Load phone back up, download rom and recomended Gapps (google apps) onto computer, connect phone, and transfer onto the phone. (again i prefer to put on my external SD card)
Here is the pac-rom you want. ----> https://s.basketbuild.com/devs/pacman/d2lte/release - choose the .zip not the .zip.md5sum
you will have to look up what Gapps they recomend for their rom... i personally like PA Gapps.
Once loaded, turn phone off, boot to recovery, factory reset, wipe data/clear cache/dalvik cache. Install rom and specified gapps from location you saved on your phone.
I suggest your do a bit more research before you attempt so you are 100% sure you know what you are doing.... i did give a pretty thorough guideline but always double check!!!
Also, i have not tried using pacrom, so i dont know what its like, but i have tried around 4-5 roms and so far my favorite is dirty unicorns, here is the link for the newest stable rom. I am using PAGAPPS stock package with this rom.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001604479
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGED PHONE FROM YOUR MIS-USE OR PERSONAL INJURY!

coyotefiveoh said:
First you need to find & flash a aftermarket recovery program.......(flash via odin) Team Win Recovery (TWRP) or Clockword Mod Recovery(CWMR) I personally like TWRP alot more, and there are a couple other ones, but those are probably the most common.
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I've downloaded Odin but have no idea of what to do with it. As for TWRP, the download links appear to either be very well hidden or just down completely, and when I tried to install Clockword Mod Recovery via ROM manager, I get a message saying "unsupported device".

BlackGuyRX said:
I've downloaded Odin but have no idea of what to do with it. As for TWRP, the download links appear to either be very well hidden or just down completely, and when I tried to install Clockword Mod Recovery via ROM manager, I get a message saying "unsupported device".
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http://teamw.in/project/twrp2
top right of screen it says "Get TWRP for your device"
find device and download to computer. Make sure you are running odin v3.09
turn phone off, boot into download mode. (volume down, power & menu all at same time)
open odin
plug into computer
odin will recognize
click pa and find TWRP file.
start and wait till odin says PASS!
Unplug and boot into recovery and continue as per previous instruction.
MAKE SURE TO MAKE A BACKUP WHEN IN TWRP!!!!!
If you still cant figure it out, do some more googling. its out there..... i learned how to do it last week for my first time and all i used was google.
again, i am not responsible for a damaged device from improper use and hold no liability what so ever.

coyotefiveoh said:
top right of screen it says "Get TWRP for your device"
find device and download to computer. Make sure you are running odin v3.09
turn phone off, boot into download mode. (volume down, power & menu all at same time)
open odin
plug into computer
odin will recognize
click pa and find TWRP file.
start and wait till odin says PASS!
Unplug and boot into recovery and continue as per previous instruction.
MAKE SURE TO MAKE A BACKUP WHEN IN TWRP!!!!!
If you still cant figure it out, do some more googling. its out there..... i learned how to do it last week for my first time and all i used was google.
again, i am not responsible for a damaged device from improper use and hold no liability what so ever.
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I forgot to add, when I did find my device in that search bar and clicked on "direct download", I was taken here,( cant type URL, but it should say "/devs/s0updev/gooinsideme/") but there was nothing there so I clicked on "s0updev", but I'm not sure of where to go.
When I clicked on "Market Link", I got a message saying no app found.

Before flashing anything, you should determine which bootloader and modem version is on your phone.
If you run into problems installing the ROM, you need to know the bootloader and modem version on your phone when trying to get back to a stock or working ROM.

audit13 said:
Before flashing anything, you should determine which bootloader and modem version is on your phone.
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How do I do that? Also, I'm going to purchase a sim card with a prepaid service for my phone. If I get it activated first, can I still add a custom rom later and not lose anything?
Sorry for asking so many questions, I just wanna be careful.

Is your phone sim unlocked? If not, I recommend unllocking it before installing a custom ROM.
To find out about your bootloader and modem, install the Samsung Phone Info app from the play store. Run it and it will tell you what you need to know.

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Is your phone sim unlocked? If not, I recommend unllocking it before installing a custom ROM.
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The place where I bought it from claimed it was completely unlocked. I have no idea of how to check for myself other than a couple of shady payware apps on the playstore.

You can test it by trying a couple of sim cards in the phone. The sim cards do not need to be active and they should from two completely different carrier, rather than a carrier and its sub brand.

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You can test it by trying a couple of sim cards in the phone. The sim cards do not need to be active and they should from two completely different carrier, rather than a carrier and its sub brand.
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OK, I've downloaded the Samsung edition of Phone INFO and found my Bootloader info, but have no idea of where the modem info is. Also, I went back to the store I bought the phone and had them test with an T-Mobile card, and confirmed the phone was unlocked.

Okay, after getting ClockworkMod Recovery successfully flashed, I think I'm finally close to getting this thing going after coming across two tutorials from teamandroid. ("How to Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat on AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 with PAC-man Custom Firmware" being one of them) I've run into another problem though-
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Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:
Step 1 - Download PAC-man Android 4.4.2 ROM and Google Apps for Galaxy S3 to your computer.
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The download link provided for the ROM is dead. I'm not sure of where to get the latest rom and the matching Google Apps download. If I can get these, I should finally get this thing installed.

There are great ROMs here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att/development
In order to flash a custom ROM, boot into recovery, format system, Dalvik, data, and cache. Install ROM, install Gapps, done

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There are great ROMs here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att/development
In order to flash a custom ROM, boot into recovery, format system, Dalvik, data, and cache. Install ROM, install Gapps, done
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I'm going to install
[ROM][OFFICIAL][KitKat 4.4.4][d2lte] PAC-man 4.4.4.RC-1
Where can I find Gapps?

Gapps link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015607

During the ROM install, I got an error and it aborted the installation-

What was the error? The phone needs to be running the latest Philz, CWM, or TWRP.

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What was the error? The phone needs to be running the latest Philz, CWM, or TWRP.
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Formating system
Exracting system files...
Making symlinks
set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed
E: Error in /sdcard/pac_d2lte-RC-1-20140831.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
I'm running CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4

Your recovery is too old.

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Your recovery is too old.
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https://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
I found "Samsung Galaxy S3 (AT&T)- 6.0.4.7" Do I need to go back into download mode and flash this with Odin? Do I run the risk of bricking when powering off my phone since I already went trough these steps-
“wipe data/factory reset”
“wipe cache partition”
“wipe dalvik cache”