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[Q] Switching ROMS?

hi i have a note 2 sgh-I317m and im currently on CleanRom 5.0
ive been looking at the new Ditto rom for note 2 and i want to switch, but is there a certain process i have to go through to switch? or can i just upgrade on top of cleanrom atm?

You should follow the op's (developer) instructions..Some of these 4.3 roms want you to flash a file for the 4.3 bootloader...I'd read the instructions very carefully and read as many post as you can because more then usual you'll face the same issues they had...
good luck

PhillyTorr said:
hi i have a note 2 sgh-I317m and im currently on CleanRom 5.0
ive been looking at the new Ditto rom for note 2 and i want to switch, but is there a certain process i have to go through to switch? or can i just upgrade on top of cleanrom atm?
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Check out that rom tonight. He is adding a new version so wait and see if it's set up for the 317m
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awesome k thanks alot! im using TWRP also so would it work for 4.3 or do i need to flash something else onto it

PhillyTorr said:
awesome k thanks alot! im using TWRP also so would it work for 4.3 or do i need to flash something else onto it
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If your on 4.1.2 you will need to either flash the att I317 leak if your on att it's on post 226 in the general forum att 4.3 leak or flash a 4.3 bootloader as per the ops instruction in the rom you want. Both use Odin. If you pick the first option it will wipe your device and make you fully stock. So it will require you to root again and flash twrp. The up side it's the most stable way. The second uses Odin to flash. Some have reported problems. Read through the first few pages of the rom to see the issues.
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wow ok thanks! ya im on 4.1.2 right now so i have to do that, but im with rogers, when i flashed CleanROM it said att and rogers are similar so i guess that will apply here too but ill read up on it to make sure!

PhillyTorr said:
wow ok thanks! ya im on 4.1.2 right now so i have to do that, but im with rogers, when i flashed CleanROM it said att and rogers are similar so i guess that will apply here too but ill read up on it to make sure!
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Flash the 4.3 rogers update official and reroot etc see if there is a 4.3 rogers bootloader to flash separate.
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210euser said:
Flash the 4.3 rogers update official and reroot etc see if there is a 4.3 rogers bootloader to flash separate.
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Can i do a OTA update on my phone or will that not work? and whats the best way to back up your phone before doing all this?

Definitely read and read some more before you jump into something.

PhillyTorr said:
Can i do a OTA update on my phone or will that not work? and whats the best way to back up your phone before doing all this?
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OTA will only work with a stock 3e recovery...
But taking a factory update over the top of a rooted rom is not a good idea...
Backups are done with a custom recovery...and yes...you need to start reading and learning the proper steps or you will end up making a paper weight..... g
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gregsarg said:
OTA will only work with a stock 3e recovery...
But taking a factory update over the top of a rooted rom is not a good idea...
Backups are done with a custom recovery...and yes...you need to start reading and learning the proper steps or you will end up making a paper weight..... g
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ok thanks!! S:
hmm so to go from 4.1.2. to 4.3 i need to flash a 4.3 rom, then re root, then flash TWRP again, then DN3 rom (once its out) ?

PhillyTorr;4817301p said:
ok thanks!! S:
hmm so to go from 4.1.2. to 4.3 i need to flash a 4.3 rom, then re root, then flash TWRP again, then DN3 rom (once its out) ?
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No just flash 4.3 over top of the rom your using now no need to do all that. Just make sure to read flashing instructions carefully though as others have stated

How do I go back to stock? Not stock modem.

Okay so I want to flash back to stock but I realized that my bootloader is not the stock one. I flashed the modem to the newest one before. My bootloader is I747MVLUEMK5. I've heard people sat that i cannot go back to stock just straight flashing with Odin now that I have a different modem. What procedures do I need to take to flash back to stock?
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karmasblade said:
Okay so I want to flash back to stock but I realized that my bootloader is not the stock one. I flashed the modem to the newest one before. My bootloader is I747MVLUEMK5. I've heard people sat that i cannot go back to stock just straight flashing with Odin now that I have a different modem. What procedures do I need to take to flash back to stock?
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EDITED: This post was erroneous terrible advice. See latest post.

Alright, Im a bit perhaps... Noob at this? So I can just get the stock file and flash through Odin with no worries and no need to flash or do anything else? Thanks for the reply.
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karmasblade said:
Alright, Im a bit perhaps... Noob at this? So I can just get the stock file and flash through Odin with no worries and no need to flash or do anything else? Thanks for the reply.
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I apologize. MK5 is a problematic bootloader. Do not try to Odin flash an older firmware over this. Again I apologize. What carrier are you with? If it is a Canadian carrier you can just flash the appropriate firmware from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2558311. These have the bootloader removed.

BCSC said:
I apologize. MK5 is a problematic bootloader. Do not try to Odin flash an older firmware over this. Again I apologize. What carrier are you with? If it is a Canadian carrier you can just flash the appropriate firmware from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2558311. These have the bootloader removed.
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Telus.

karmasblade said:
Telus.
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If you want absolute stock including the bootloader, modem, kernel, you can get an odin flashable firmware from here (This is the 4.3 version you are currently on, MK5) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543854. One of the members has started a seedbox to host the images because the download options in the OP are painfully slow. Post # 208 shows this link to the seedbox http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543854. You can pick the Telus ROM from here and use this for complete stock. Again I apologize for the bad advice. I've been stressing all day hoping you hadn't flashed 4.1.x yet.

BCSC said:
If you want absolute stock including the bootloader, modem, kernel, you can get an odin flashable firmware from here (This is the 4.3 version you are currently on, MK5) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543854. One of the members has started a seedbox to host the images because the download options in the OP are painfully slow. Post # 208 shows this link to the seedbox http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543854. You can pick the Telus ROM from here and use this for complete stock. Again I apologize for the bad advice. I've been stressing all day hoping you hadn't flashed 4.1.x yet.
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Alright. I already have a stock ROM before and the name of it includes MK5 for TLS. I'm thinking that would work? The exact name is "I747MVLUEMK5_I747MOYBEMK5_I747MVLUEMK5_HOME.tar.md5". No problem, good thing I didn't flash it LOL. Thanks for your help.

karmasblade said:
Alright. I already have a stock ROM before and the name of it includes MK5 for TLS. I'm thinking that would work? The exact name is "I747MVLUEMK5_I747MOYBEMK5_I747MVLUEMK5_HOME.tar.md5". No problem, good thing I didn't flash it LOL. Thanks for your help.
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That is the correct one, Backup everything you need off your phone as Odin will wipe everything. nLeaving an external SD in is OK, but the internal memory will get wiped.

BCSC said:
That is the correct one, Backup everything you need off your phone as Odin will wipe everything. nLeaving an external SD in is OK, but the internal memory will get wiped.
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Alright. I was on Quantum but I find that the newest version is far too glitchy and incomplete for me. Any other ones you recommend? How about LiquidSmooth?

karmasblade said:
Alright. I was on Quantum but I find that the newest version is far too glitchy and incomplete for me. Any other ones you recommend? How about LiquidSmooth?
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I've only used stock and CM11 so far since 4.3. The I've not tried Liquid Smooth but Grievous ROM is pretty good. It's the ROM currently on my wife's phone. It is white themed Touchwiz which was my biggest selling point.

BCSC said:
I've only used stock and CM11 so far since 4.3. The I've not tried Liquid Smooth but Grievous ROM is pretty good. It's the ROM currently on my wife's phone. It is white themed Touchwiz which was my biggest selling point.
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I don't think that is compatible with the i747m no?
Oh and also, let's say I want to get Liquid Smooth onto my phone but I currently have Quantum. Do I have to flash back to stock with Odin and then install the Liquid Smooth ROM? Or can I just go and wipe the system now in recovery without going to stock and then install Liquid Smooth in recovery?

Grievous is compatible with the 747m. Im on 747m Bell. You just need to flash a modem and kernel to get data and wifi to work. As far as liquid smooth, you do not need to go back to stock. Installing the ROM and then wiping should work. If you do find that you ever flash a ROM and have WiFi issues, kernel is likely culprit. No data is usually due to a modem. These seem to be more often with new ROMs and most development based off AT&T phones.

4.4.2 ROM Signal Problems.

Hey guys, I've been having problems with 4.4.2 KitKat ROMs. I'm not a newb when it comes to flashing ROMs, but whenever I install a 4.4.2 ROM, I lose my service and can't make calls or use mobile data. Now im guessing it has to do with the radio/modem. Now when it comes to radios/modems, im a newb.
Is there something different about 4.4.2 ROMs that I'm not aware about? I've flashed plenty of other ROMs before, but never had this problem.
If any of you guys can help, I would greatly appreciate it.

Here is my about phone screen. Next to baseband it said nb4. What does yours say?
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This is how you flash the nb4 modem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678774
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Mine says MDL. I've flashed ROMs with the NB4 Modem before and same thing. Am I supposed to flash the NB4 Modem on my Stock Rooted 4.2.2 JellyBean first, before I flash the 4.4.2 KitKat ROM?

leo9891 said:
Mine says MDL. I've flashed ROMs with the NB4 Modem before and same thing. Am I supposed to flash the NB4 Modem on my Stock Rooted 4.2.2 JellyBean first, before I flash the 4.4.2 KitKat ROM?
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I'm having a problem that I cant figure out also. I had Beanstalk, working good.. Then someone posted a beanstalk 0414 link from AT&T . As soon as I did this I had this unresolvable problem where many (not all) cant call me or text me. I can text them and call them. When I call my cell from a desk phone, it says "one moment" or something it gets cut off then it rings my phone. I tried odin'ing nb4 and it's there but my phone just doesn't something.
I went back and odin'ed the stock rom, rerooted etc.. but no difference. same issue. Now I put the original working beanstalk on my phone and its fine other then the issues noted above. I'm in south florida, I wonder if there is an issue with NB4 down here.
PS. When I odin'ed back Stock, my Baseband was still nb4, is this correct? the modem wont change?

leo9891 said:
Mine says MDL. I've flashed ROMs with the NB4 Modem before and same thing. Am I supposed to flash the NB4 Modem on my Stock Rooted 4.2.2 JellyBean first, before I flash the 4.4.2 KitKat ROM?
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This procedure will work, I updated my modem to NB4 before kitkat and had no data loss whatsoever after upgrading to kitkat.
Running Fenny's stock /rooted Rom with no problems. Just follow directions in op. Also running Philz touch recovery.
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PanchoPlanet said:
This procedure will work, I updated my modem to NB4 before kitkat and had no data loss whatsoever after upgrading to kitkat.
Running Fenny's stock /rooted Rom with no problems. Just follow directions in op. Also running Philz touch recovery.
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Installed NB4 Modem while on 4.2.2 and it worked. Thanks for everyones help. Signal seems to be the same, if not better! Now my recovery is acting wonky, but its not cause of the modem, I know that for sure.... that should be no problem though, I was just inexperienced with modems and needed help with that. Thanks!

leo9891 said:
Installed NB4 Modem while on 4.2.2 and it worked. Thanks for everyones help. Signal seems to be the same, if not better! Now my recovery is acting wonky, but its not cause of the modem, I know that for sure.... that should be no problem though, I was just inexperienced with modems and needed help with that. Thanks!
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I use Philz touch recovery and have had no problems.
Don't forget to hit thanks button. ?
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PanchoPlanet said:
I use Philz touch recovery and have had no problems.
Don't forget to hit thanks button. ?
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I got my recovery working again. IDK what was wrong with it, just flashed a new one updated version and it's working again.

flipper2006 said:
I'm having a problem that I cant figure out also. I had Beanstalk, working good.. Then someone posted a beanstalk 0414 link from AT&T . As soon as I did this I had this unresolvable problem where many (not all) cant call me or text me. I can text them and call them. When I call my cell from a desk phone, it says "one moment" or something it gets cut off then it rings my phone. I tried odin'ing nb4 and it's there but my phone just doesn't something.
I went back and odin'ed the stock rom, rerooted etc.. but no difference. same issue. Now I put the original working beanstalk on my phone and its fine other then the issues noted above. I'm in south florida, I wonder if there is an issue with NB4 down here.
PS. When I odin'ed back Stock, my Baseband was still nb4, is this correct? the modem wont change?
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I live in central FL and NB4 works perfect. As for rerooting you would have to flash back to the original modem for it to change. Before you do that, try flashing a different kernel like ktoonzes
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Can't get i337 modem to stick on my M919

Hi all,
I was hoping one of the resident geniuses could help me here because searching and experimenting haven't worked yet. I bought a i337 because I'm on AT&T and when I found I could only run TW roms via SS (it was already on 4.4.2), I bought a M919, and I've got it rooted and running TWRP 2.7.0.1 and some new roms. I've been able to flash i9505 and M919 roms and then an AT&T kernel, but whenever I flash a i337 modem it doesn't take. The baseband continues to show it is on M919 NB4. Can anyone help me understand how to get the i337 modem? I can make and receive calls, but do sometimes see some signal drops and I understand this is the way to go.
Thanks!

I meant to mention I am flashing via recovery, and I understand ODIN may work but that runs the risk of impacting my bootloader (which I think is bad, as i337 is locked and I have a M919 anyway)? Can someone confirm? I'll keep trying recovery zips, but I wonder if it's something in the Tmo NB4 or bootloader keeping it from sticking?

Do not flash i337 modems.. What was the firmware you were on before you started flashing?
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serio22 said:
Do not flash i337 modems.. What was the firmware you were on before you started flashing?
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The phone came with latest Tmo firmware and the NB4 baseband. I'm running Phoenix ROM now, Ktoonsez kernel. Can't say for sure yet because I just got on this combo, but as I've been testing over last 24 hours I've seen a LOT of my phone dropping signal when the screen locks or sleeps (I think). I get the crossed circle and I have to go into Mobile Networks and have it search for a network to get my cellular signal back. So it isn't the Tmo modem impacting this? Will I get LTE? Are there any better options if the signal keeps dropping short of going back to that bloody i337?

Try flashing fenny's NB4 firmware with Odin, the modem shouldn't be the problem there have been people with same issues running T-Mobile. Flashing firmware should fix it.. Try running stock for a few days and see if you keep getting drops
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Okay, I'll give that a shot. Thanks!

serio22 said:
Do not flash i337 modems.. What was the firmware you were on before you started flashing?
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This really can't be repeated enough.
NEVER flash modems meant for another device. Never.
Ever.

Man, I could swear I've seen folks recommending to do exactly that for all the bands to work properly and for the best signal. Thanks for setting me straight folks!

[Q]********Lots questions on Installing NEW bootloader for 4.2 and 4.3 firmware*****

Hi guys,
I have two T-mobile galaxy s4 M919, one is on MDL firmware and the other is on MK2 firmware.
Here is a few question I really need your wisdom and suggestion.
1. For the MDL firmware, I have simunlocked and rooted it. Also installed TWRP.
Now I am loooking to install the Omega kitkat rom v30. In its installation instruction it requires as following:
Flash the new bootloder and modems with odin
Bootloader -> BL_I9505XXUFNAD_481100_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_C ERT.tar.md5
If you already have the new Kit Kat bootloader there is no need to flash it again.
Modems XXUFNC9 -> I9505XXUFNC9_GSM_LTE_Modems.tar
My questions are :
1). Do I need to update my t-mobile bootloader? ( I know should use t-mobile ones). I know if updated could not go back.
2). I thinks I need to install a kitkat modem, which one should I use? Or I should just flash the KT-SGS4 - MJ5 kernel ?
3). If I just want to flash the Insane rom, do I also need to flash bootloader and flash NB4 modem?
Now is questions for the other phone.
2. For the phone with MK2 firnware s4 ( this is another Phone!), I have been following this guide to sim unlock it :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654058
I am downloding files now. just want to make sure
1) do I need to odin back to 4.3 after my phone is unlocke with old MDL system.
2) if I want to install 4.4 roms, what should I do ?
Thank you for any of your suggestion or ideas.

laofan said:
Hi guys,
I have two T-mobile galaxy s4 M919, one is on MDL firmware and the other is on MK2 firmware.
Here is a few question I really need your wisdom and suggestion.
1. For the MDL firmware, I have simunlocked and rooted it. Also installed TWRP.
Now I am loooking to install the Omega kitkat rom v30. In its installation instruction it requires as following:
Flash the new bootloder and modems with odin
Bootloader -> BL_I9505XXUFNAD_481100_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_C ERT.tar.md5
If you already have the new Kit Kat bootloader there is no need to flash it again.
Modems XXUFNC9 -> I9505XXUFNC9_GSM_LTE_Modems.tar
My questions are :
1). Do I need to update my t-mobile bootloader? ( I know should use t-mobile ones). I know if updated could not go back.
2). I thinks I need to install a kitkat modem, which one should I use? Or I should just flash the KT-SGS4 - MJ5 kernel ?
3). If I just want to flash the Insane rom, do I also need to flash bootloader and flash NB4 modem?
Now is questions for the other phone.
2. For the phone with MK2 firnware s4 ( this is another Phone!), I have been following this guide to sim unlock it :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654058
I am downloding files now. just want to make sure
1) do I need to odin back to 4.3 after my phone is unlocke with old MDL system.
2) if I want to install 4.4 roms, what should I do ?
Thank you for any of your suggestion or ideas.
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OK. For the MDL phone you should only update your modem unless you want Knox. I see that the files you have chosen are for th I9505. You should never flash international Bootloader or modem or you will brick the phone. So just flash the nb4 modem and flash a KitKat ROM so you can keep your warranty.
Now for the 4.3 phone. All you have to do is root it and flash the nb4 modem or you can flash the full firmware. Either way will work for you since you already have Knox it doesn't really matter.
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mrzhadow said:
OK. For the MDL phone you should only update your modem unless you want Knox. I see that the files you have chosen are for th I9505. You should never flash international Bootloader or modem or you will brick the phone. So just flash the nb4 modem and flash a KitKat ROM so you can keep your warranty.
Now for the 4.3 phone. All you have to do is root it and flash the nb4 modem or you can flash the full firmware. Either way will work for you since you already have Knox it doesn't really matter.
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thank you for the timing reply. Now I have more confidence to do next.
just wanted to clarify, For MDL phone, I should flash NB4 modem, kitkat rom and then a T-mobile kernel if going for the Omega i9505 Rom. am I correct?

laofan said:
thank you for the timing reply. Now I have more confidence to do next.
just wanted to clarify, For MDL phone, I should flash NB4 modem, kitkat rom and then a T-mobile kernel if going for the Omega i9505 Rom. am I correct?
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Correct. You can try the mk2 modem first if you like and then try nb4. You can switch them as you like depending on their performance. Its totally up to you. I would just hate to see you waste your warranty. Not everybody is as lucky as you and I my friend. We both have the stock MDL Bootloader. That's something to brag about now days!!:thumbup:
BTW I am on Insane KitKat and I gotta be honest with you, it is by far the best ROM I have used since MIUI back in my vibrant days! Keep calm, read and flash on my friend!! Wow! From now on that should be my signature jk
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Just so you are aware though. Flashing international ROMs will break some features in your phone like WiFi calling and who knows what else.
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mrzhadow said:
Correct. You can try the mk2 modem first if you like and then try nb4. You can switch them as you like depending on their performance. Its totally up to you. I would just hate to see you waste your warranty. Not everybody is as lucky as you and I my friend. We both have the stock MDL Bootloader. That's something to brag about now days!!:thumbup:
BTW I am on Insane KitKat and I gotta be honest with you, it is by far the best ROM I have used since MIUI back in my vibrant days! Keep calm, read and flash on my friend!! Wow! From now on that should be my signature jk
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Haha, thanks! I would install insane in one phone and the Omega in the other ( the Omega rom is the hottest rom for i9505).
Cheers.

laofan said:
Haha, thanks! I would install insane in one phone and the Omega in the other ( the Omega rom is the hottest rom for i9505).
Cheers.
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Salud my friend!
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