ok, so long story short, I wanted to upgrade to android 4.4 KitKat on my S3, and after a bootloader and modem update, I did.
the bootloader/modem update I installed was the VLUEMK5 update, because my old bootloader was not new enough for KitKat to install.
everything seems to be okay, aside from the usual bugs that come with early distros of new software, but one thing that i noticed is that my phone drops any incoming call the second you answer it. no ifs, ands or buts about it. Im not sure if this is related to KitKat or my modem firmware, so i figured I'd ask since nobody else seems to have presented this issue.
I also cannot find the progress thread for the I747M cyanogenMod 11 that is hosted on get.cm, so if someone could point me to that itd be greatly appreciated.
but back to my problem; does anybody know what it might be, and how I can go about resolving it? or do i just go back to 10.2 for now?
please help! I'm expecting calls from employers and I cant answer them.
Whatever information you need I can do my best to find.
me too
Hi, I know this is an old issue, but I am having a very similar problem on my GS3 (AT&T) currently. I flashed to Liquidsmooth kitkat 4.4.4 and wasn't originally having this problem, but now it started. Did you find a solution to your problem? I have reflashed the rom a few times as well.
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Check out this other task.
It was originally posted by a Nexus 5 user, but has been confirmed for other devices (including GS3) since. It seems to be an AT&T network issue in the mid-atlantic/tri-state area. Are you near Philadelphia, by chance? I'm convinced this is the root of my issue at least.
The latest CM11 releases require a KK bootloader and modem. MK5 is JB.
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The latest CM11 releases require a KK bootloader and modem. MK5 is JB.
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The ROM I've been trying is Liquidsmooth KK, so I don't think that is my issue.
I assume you're trying the latest version of liquid? I know that liquid used to use cm11 as a base for their ROM.
Try cm10.2 to see if this still happens. If it doesn't, this would lead me to conclude it is a ROM, bootloader, and modem compatibility issue.
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Hey Guys and Gals,
This should likely be in the dev side, but I can't post there yet...but I do know what I'm doing
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Mostly
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Anyways, I have a SGH-T999V.
I flashed Quantum Rom v3 with no problems, the 4.4.1 rom. However, when trying to update in any fashion (thru the build in dev app, download and flash, or otherwise) I keep getting an error in recovery that the rom is for "d2att" and I am a "d2vzw". Does anyone know how I can correct this, or make my phone appear as a d2att? I know the rom works, as it is successfully installed and working with no issues at all. Except this one.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
-unknown243
Getting the same
unknown243 said:
Hey Guys and Gals,
This should likely be in the dev side, but I can't post there yet...but I do know what I'm doing
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Mostly
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Anyways, I have a SGH-T999V.
I flashed Quantum Rom v3 with no problems, the 4.4.1 rom. However, when trying to update in any fashion (thru the build in dev app, download and flash, or otherwise) I keep getting an error in recovery that the rom is for "d2att" and I am a "d2vzw". Does anyone know how I can correct this, or make my phone appear as a d2att? I know the rom works, as it is successfully installed and working with no issues at all. Except this one.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
-unknown243
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I have a T999 Tmo version. I can't get it to install at all, simply states the same as yours, it is for d2att. After reading indepth on the dev forum for this rom, I can't find anything or anyone that states a fix to this - they are devs or brains on this matter and appear to just figure it out. I'm not a noob but still I don't create roms either. I also would have posted in there but well, as you see my status isn't at that level.
Sad no one has responded to your post yet since it is what I was looking hours for today and finally found your post, but no answers yet.
HOW do we install the Quantam 4.4 v3.12 rom onto a tomobile phone and in the case above a verizon phone. both s3's. I know some are doing it - as I have read it - but can't figure this out.
Please help???
Thanks
Will I be able to flash 4.4.2 international roms on my phone, I can flash the 4.3 with no problem, but I'm not sure if the 4.4.2 will work on my phone. I would like to try this one out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472301
Thanks, any comment is appreciated.
From what I've read recently we need a kernel before our phones will run 4.4.2. I can always be wrong since things change daily
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Will I be able to flash 4.4.2 international roms on my phone, I can flash the 4.3 with no problem, but I'm not sure if the 4.4.2 will work on my phone. I would like to try this one out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472301
Thanks, any comment is appreciated.
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Do not flash anything with a bootloader! You will be stuck.
I wouldn't try any of the 4.4.2 TW builds from any other device at this time. Wait for someone to Port and have a good working kernel for our phones.
It's so difficult to see kitkat roms for many other devices and nothing for us. We have to wait till there is an official or leak of T-Mobile version of kitkat to have anything started. Just hold back guys. This is not going to be late...
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Yeah, its really annoying that that even AT&T has a leaked version and we still cant use that. There arent even any devs working on a kernel, seems like everyone is just waiting for samsung.
In the hopes that this question may help others and not seeing this question being remotely asked from what i searched, Is it recommended to update to 4.4.2 KitKat or should I wait it out?
additional questions:
- is it better to flash it if i root my note 3? (MI7)
- should i root the note 3 at it's current version (4.3) and just stick to the roms currently available for it?
- most importantly, if i were to do the ota for 4.4.2 and root (with knox tripped) will i still be able to flash roms based on 4.4.2 (like cyanogenmod) without much problem?
things to know:
- I'm aware that installing the 4.4.2 update means i won't be able to revert back to 4.3.
- Mostly aware of the fact that a recovery is present for 4.4.2
- Not entirely sure if t-mobile locks their bootloaders on the new update. Some people on the forums hint that it's not locked but never really found a straight answer.
- Done a lot of forum digging but willing to search more if need be.
sincere apologies if my question sounds absurd and preposterous, however any answer is appreciated.
People have slightly mixed feelings on the update, but from what I'm seeing their mostly regretting taking the OTA or Odin flash and missing 4.3 JB. Though the new bootloader is not locked it would be better for you to just remain on 4.3 until devs can provide more support and information on the 4.4.2 official update. Besides as long as your on 4.3 you can still flash 4.4.2 roms and 4.3 roms you just need to follow instructions on the devs op. I myself opted to wait it out simply because my phone is flawless the way it is on 4.3 and there was not enough reason why 4.4.2 was a must have update, even if it was I still would have waited for the devs to do their thing first.
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Yeah I want to upgrade because I heard they fixed the AVRCP and I use it a lot, I was so pissed that samsung botched that when the note 3 came out. Now I hear that all the music apps can send meta data now.
If you cherish tethering, do not update.
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The short answer is no, and the long answer is hell no.
TWEAKED ROM has an update that stops the over-the-air (OTA) update. It's a separate zip with the mini-update.
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Yeah I want to upgrade because I heard they fixed the AVRCP and I use it a lot, I was so pissed that samsung botched that when the note 3 came out. Now I hear that all the music apps can send meta data now.
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While not exactly the same, "The More You Know...": http://dailycaller.com/2014/03/13/n...tadata-can-reveal-everything-about-your-life/
I finally took the plunge and rooted 4.3 and did the kitkat update while maintaining root so I can use the sd card write fix. My thoughts, is there is no advantage to kitkat but more disadvantages. I still get the occasional stutter and lag which rarely happened on JB so I broke even on that.
But I'm using Nova launcher and now home button does not take me to my default home screen. So I have to swipe to home screen since I have a folder in there for certain apps and games. Also the animation now just starts from the center when opening app from home screen.
The other issue is I use a samsung Gear and have it set to automatically unlock my phone when it's near it. But now I lost the ripple effect. I just get the lock icon with the 4 directional arrow around it.
There's also a slight battery drain. When I updated I didn't lose anything nor have I added any apps. Still trying to determine the cause on this one.
The worse part is I can't use foxfi anymore as it hasn't been updated to work with tmobile note3. Luckily I'm rooted so hopefully I can't find another way like Trev's wifi tethering.
If I could go back I would. I was pretty happy with JB unrooted. But I wanted to see if my signal would get better. I get an extra bar but when I go to see the signal status, it's still -115db when I'm at work.
The only thing I'm enjoying is finally I have root again which I could've done on JB. Being able to use titanium backup and LMT Pie again is awesome. I should've rooted sooner.
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In the hopes that this question may help others and not seeing this question being remotely asked from what i searched, Is it recommended to update to 4.4.2 KitKat or should I wait it out?
additional questions:
- is it better to flash it if i root my note 3? (MI7)
- should i root the note 3 at it's current version (4.3) and just stick to the roms currently available for it?
- most importantly, if i were to do the ota for 4.4.2 and root (with knox tripped) will i still be able to flash roms based on 4.4.2 (like cyanogenmod) without much problem?
things to know:
- I'm aware that installing the 4.4.2 update means i won't be able to revert back to 4.3.
- Mostly aware of the fact that a recovery is present for 4.4.2
- Not entirely sure if t-mobile locks their bootloaders on the new update. Some people on the forums hint that it's not locked but never really found a straight answer.
- Done a lot of forum digging but willing to search more if need be.
sincere apologies if my question sounds absurd and preposterous, however any answer is appreciated.
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Personally, for me, I feel that the KitKat update was beneficial in regards to battery life, and overall stability with ne6. The developers are obviously concentrating their efforts on the latest of updates. I recommend tweaked ROM as the features are endless, and the developer is a higher skilled one, unlike many that around. The boot loader are indeed not locked, and if you update to ne6 the latest KitKat, if you wanted you could back flash to nb4 kit kat, firmware and all, or just flash a nb4 based ROM in normal recovery, both work. Asop ROMs you will have no issue running either, as they are all unified, and are also based on KitKat.. Tethering, if you want the tethering i suggest a ROM, such as tweaked, and you will have that as well. Their are a lot of benefits man to updating, some may disagree, but their updates for a reason, stability, battery, modem, partitions, just an overall better experience. If you want a solid KitKat experience the way touch wiz should have been, with some awesome themes check out Wally's themes in the theme section and go ahead and hit me up for a tweaked alpha, or join the irc channel within dwitherells thread itself. Super helpful people. Willing to lend a hand. Good luck man.
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The short answer is no, and the long answer is hell no.
TWEAKED ROM has an update that stops the over-the-air (OTA) update. It's a separate zip with the mini-update.
While not exactly the same, "The More You Know...": http://dailycaller.com/2014/03/13/n...tadata-can-reveal-everything-about-your-life/
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I'm not quite sure what your talking about, but once you are rooted, and your device status is modified you automatically won't get the otas. Not just tweaked, but any ROM, including stock rooted.
It seems beneficial to you since you're using custom rom. I'm on kitkat rooted but knox has not been tripped and still "official" so I'm not gonna put custom rom and break warranty. I can still unroot.
My understanding is even if you have custom recovery you can't go back to 4.3 if your bootloader is upgraded to 4.4.
So for now my recommendation for anyone thinking of upgrading is stick to 4.3. Specially if you are running stock or just rooted.
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Still running 4.3 with Embryo ROM and runs flawless!
Don't update, run an aosp 4.4.3 ROM on your 4.3 boot loader, nuff said
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Don't update, run an aosp 4.4.3 ROM on your 4.3 boot loader, nuff said
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how can you do this? Im currently stock rooted 4.3 MI7 with knox 0x0. I thought you needed to update the bootloader to flash any 4.4 rom? If not, can I flash a rom using Mobile Odin Pro or safestrap or something without installing a custom recovery or kernel? Or do I pretty much have to trip knox to flash a 4.4 custom rom and keep the 4.3 bootloader?
Been perusing the forums and I've seen a few anecdotal opinions on using one or the other, but not enough to catch a trend. Have we arrived at a consensus?
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PD1 is the better of the two but still not without its flaws. Both run hot and kill battery life but PF3 is the buggier of the two. So far, nothing beat the original KitKat 4.4.4 build but the January 5.1.1 update, BOK3, is the best of the recent batch for battery life & reception.
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PD1 is the better of the two but still not without its flaws. Both run hot and kill battery life but PF3 is the buggier of the two. So far, nothing beat the original KitKat 4.4.4 build but the January 5.1.1 update, BOK3, is the best of the recent batch for battery life & reception.
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I sure do agree that they run hot especially withe GPS and/or hotspot active. So, confirming, with what you have have seen using the PD1 kernel for marshmallow is best? Can BOK3 be used for marshmallow or do I have to have a MM kernel for marshmallow; I would assume that.
I assume this is only for the kernel and the bootloader should stay at BPA/BPD with the safe update according to @hsbadr.
Finally, I have been thinking of trying out a kitkat rom and a lollipop rom on my dev'd Retail N910V. Do you think that is possible? I would assume that I need to flash a kitkat kernel and the BPA kernel appropriately. But I can leave my bootloader at BPA1 or BPD1 correct?
Any tips/links for changing roms (kitkat, lollipop, marshmallow) appreciated.
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I sure do agree that they run hot especially withe GPS and/or hotspot active. So, confirming, with what you have have seen using the PD1 kernel for marshmallow is best? Can BOK3 be used for marshmallow or do I have to have a MM kernel for marshmallow; I would assume that.
I assume this is only for the kernel and the bootloader should stay at BPA/BPD with the safe update according to @hsbadr.
Finally, I have been thinking of trying out a kitkat rom and a lollipop rom on my dev'd Retail N910V. Do you think that is possible? I would assume that I need to flash a kitkat kernel and the BPA kernel appropriately. But I can leave my bootloader at BPA1 or BPD1 correct?
Any tips/links for changing roms (kitkat, lollipop, marshmallow) appreciated.
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These are not kernels. They are bootloader/modem combos. I do not think it is wise to flash a Marshmallow modem on a Lollipop bootloader. I would also not be flashing bootloaders when I don't know what I'm doing. There is no instruction on this forum that requires flashing either bootloaders or modems by themselves. If you want a Marshmallow modem you have two options: flash the full firmware, lock your bootloader and lose root, or follow the procedure for upgrading to Marshmallow in the development section. You seem to be confused between the terms "kernel," "bootloader," and "modem." I'd suggest you do a bit of homework to learn the differences before you start flashing anything.
If yours is a true Developer Edition phone, you can peruse the Development section. I'm not aware of any KitKat or Lollipop ROM that is being supported, but most of those ROMS were created when you couldn't unlock a Retail Edition phone.
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These are not kernels. They are bootloader/modem combos. I do not think it is wise to flash a Marshmallow modem on a Lollipop bootloader. I would also not be flashing bootloaders when I don't know what I'm doing. There is no instruction on this forum that requires flashing either bootloaders or modems by themselves. If you want a Marshmallow modem you have two options: flash the full firmware, lock your bootloader and lose root, or follow the procedure for upgrading to Marshmallow in the development section. You seem to be confused between the terms "kernel," "bootloader," and "modem." I'd suggest you do a bit of homework to learn the differences before you start flashing anything.
If yours is a true Developer Edition phone, you can peruse the Development section. I'm not aware of any KitKat or Lollipop ROM that is being supported, but most of those ROMS were created when you couldn't unlock a Retail Edition phone.
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Thank you for your response and concern. I have been flashing roms and items for nearly 6 years. I accidentially late last night flashed a bootloader when I was trying to flash a modem. I made a mistake. On the safestrap Verizon Note 3 N900V we often changed modems because some thought they saw better reception (placebo?) and they all worked even with the latest roms. Sometimes partial firmware flashes combines two of these items.
Mine is not an original developer edition. I take your's is. I will take your advice and peruse the development area. Even if unsupported it seems that some of the kitkat roms may have been the most stable. Just had an interaction from another person with a dev edition on that.
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Thank you for your response and concern. I have been flashing roms and items for nearly 6 years. I accidentially late last night flashed a bootloader when I was trying to flash a modem. I made a mistake. On the safestrap Verizon Note 3 N900V we often changed modems because some thought they saw better reception (placebo?) and they all worked even with the latest roms. Sometimes partial firmware flashes combines two of these items.
Mine is not an original developer edition. I take your's is. I will take your advice and peruse the development area. Even if unsupported it seems that some of the kitkat roms may have been the most stable. Just had an interaction from another person with a dev edition on that.
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Mine is an unlocked Retail Edition. My concern was that there are too many people here that flash stuff indiscriminately when they don't know what they're doing then think someone else can bail them out of their jam.
I've been on two HTC phones and the S4 and none of them required goofing with bootloaders. The Note 4 is unique in my experience because there's a bootloader for each edition of Android. I'm not a developer but I suspect that is part of Samsung's effort to lock the thing down.
My experience with the rooted Note 4 is from Lollipop up. I can't help you with regards to your desire to flash KitKat. I don't know if you'll need a KitKat bootloader or not. Almost all of the "old timers" are gone to greener pastures. You can still dig around that subforum. You can also go here, but you'll be on your own getting carrier data and perhaps wifi to work.
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Been perusing the forums and I've seen a few anecdotal opinions on using one or the other, but not enough to catch a trend. Have we arrived at a consensus?
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My problem with PD1 was that I could only get bluetooth to work up to a distance of about five feet or so. PF3 seemed to fix that. Otherwise, I've noticed no other difference.
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Mine is an unlocked Retail Edition. My concern was that there are too many people here that flash stuff indiscriminately when they don't know what they're doing then think someone else can bail them out of their jam.
I've been on two HTC phones and the S4 and none of them required goofing with bootloaders. The Note 4 is unique in my experience because there's a bootloader for each edition of Android. I'm not a developer but I suspect that is part of Samsung's effort to lock the thing down.
My experience with the rooted Note 4 is from Lollipop up. I can't help you with regards to your desire to flash KitKat. I don't know if you'll need a KitKat bootloader or not. Almost all of the "old timers" are gone to greener pastures. You can still dig around that subforum. You can also go here, but you'll be on your own getting carrier data and perhaps wifi to work.
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My problem with PD1 was that I could only get bluetooth to work up to a distance of about five feet or so. PF3 seemed to fix that. Otherwise, I've noticed no other difference.
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Yes Samsung is different and I have the retail like you. I've rooted rommed and kernel Droid, three HTCs, the Note 3, and now the Note 4.
I agree that people need to be careful.
I have successfully re unlocked the bootloader, and I have flashed a kitkat rom. Before or after the flash a person would need to flash the ANJ kernel and modem. Either missing will cause a boot loop. Things are working nicely. We'll see if I end up on kitkat or marshmallow. I had my Note 3 so honed with Amplify, Greenify, and the AllianceROM that marshmallow may not add that much for me.
Yes, I've looked at the snapdragon area as well. So many things to try but I just don't have the time.
My wife has a T-Mobile Samsung GalaxyS3 model SGH-T999L running stock 4.3, which supposedly Samsung/TMobile doesn't offer any update for (she's tried update but if says she's up to date) So I'd like to install onto it, whatever the latest, most popular, stable CM version ROM is. I like the ability of Android 6 to limit app permissions so if that is stable and not too sluggish, great. (I understand nightlies are less stable so I think I want to stay away from those).
I'm not sure what the EOL "label" is on the ROM descriptions, end-of-life I imagine, so no further development? But if what comes after EOL is only experimental beta releases of a newer CM version, (until a final stable release), then I guess EOL is fine?
Anyways, if there's a well-written procedure for newbies on doing this upgrade, which also explains how to back up the original Samsung OS, proper active links for the right downloads, and most importantly step-by step directions, if you can point me to it, I'd appreciate it. Searching for her exact model # from the homepage of this website finds no hits....
Thanks,
Fil
There are custom ROMs for the T999L but it can take a lot of experimentation to determine the most stable ROM for your purposes. What works well for one user may not suit another user at all. ROMs for the T999 will work on the T999L.
In order to flash a custom ROM, you'll need to install a custom recovery and I recommend flashing the latest tar version of TWRP with Odin.
Just in case you need to go back to stock, download the latest stock ROM here and save it for future use: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SGH-T999L/TMB/
TWRP here: https://dl.twrp.me/d2tmo/
Odin 3.07 which has always been stable for me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421
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My wife has a T-Mobile Samsung GalaxyS3 model SGH-T999L running stock 4.3, which supposedly Samsung/TMobile doesn't offer any update for (she's tried update but if says she's up to date) So I'd like to install onto it, whatever the latest, most popular, stable CM version ROM is. I like the ability of Android 6 to limit app permissions so if that is stable and not too sluggish, great. (I understand nightlies are less stable so I think I want to stay away from those).
I'm not sure what the EOL "label" is on the ROM descriptions, end-of-life I imagine, so no further development? But if what comes after EOL is only experimental beta releases of a newer CM version, (until a final stable release), then I guess EOL is fine?
Anyways, if there's a well-written procedure for newbies on doing this upgrade, which also explains how to back up the original Samsung OS, proper active links for the right downloads, and most importantly step-by step directions, if you can point me to it, I'd appreciate it. Searching for her exact model # from the homepage of this website finds no hits....
Thanks,
Fil
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I use my T999L as a spare and it's running pacrom 6.01. I haven't had any problems with it aside from OCCASIONAL slowdown (I'm not talking all the time or super major, just every now and then for all of 2 or 3 seconds).
I'm happy with it
Link to ROMs?
Thanks but can you provide a direct link to the various t999 or t999L ROMs you refer to, so I can peruse them?
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There are custom ROMs for the T999L but it can take a lot of experimentation to determine the most stable ROM for your purposes. What works well for one user may not suit another user at all. ROMs for the T999 will work on the T999L.
In order to flash a custom ROM, you'll need to install a custom recovery and I recommend flashing the latest tar version of TWRP with Odin.
Just in case you need to go back to stock, download the latest stock ROM here and save it for future use: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SGH-T999L/TMB/
TWRP here: https://dl.twrp.me/d2tmo/
Odin 3.07 which has always been stable for me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421
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Can you give the link to the various ROMs?
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I use my T999L as a spare and it's running pacrom 6.01. I haven't had any problems with it aside from OCCASIONAL slowdown (I'm not talking all the time or super major, just every now and then for all of 2 or 3 seconds).
I'm happy with it
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Thanks but can you provide a direct link to the various t999 or t999L ROMs you refer to, so I can peruse them?
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Can you give the link to the various ROMs?
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here's the link to to the MM PacRom, You'll still need to flash gapps afterwards as usual. I recommend micro or nano.
https://s.basketbuild.com/filedl/de...ac_d2tmo_MM.Beta.Official_20160920-165602.zip
You can for a ROM under the development forum. Take the time to look at screenshots and thread comments.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-t-mobile/development
The most stable are always stock roms.