I've been out of the loop for a while (was still running rooted 4.1.1 until last night), it's crazy how much has changed and I pretty much forgot how to do anything with my phone. I managed to get myself up to stock, rooted 4.4.2 with SuperSu installed and KNOX disabled without pestering anyone on the forums. Do I need to unlock my bootloader to use Jrummy's Rom Installer for a custom recovery and rom?
I used Towelroot (which is amazing btw) if that makes a difference.
And this is of course an att i747.
Thanks for any help
edit: I suppose I should also ask if using Rom Installer is a good method or if GooManager is still around, or should I just flash roms through recovery.
No the boot loader is fine you should be able to flash a costom recovery like always with Odin, then find your ROM (make sure its 4.3 and up) do the standard wipes and flash and you should be set......since your on 4.4.2 you can't downgrade the boot loader or modem to 4.3 or else you will hard brick
Ah good to know, I guess I was mixing the terms boot loader and recovery. Just to confirm - none of the 4.3 ROMs would come with an incompatible modem then right?
Also any opinion on Rom Installer?
Thanks
No none should....stay away from Odin flashables though.....if you just use custom Roms 4.3 onward you should be perfectly fine
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I have never used ROM installer, I have used ROM manager by CWM and the lack of Roms on that app kills it for me.....can't speak for ROM installer though
Perfect, thanks buddy.
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Finally got Superuser installed and TWRP recovery working - Ran the Knox script. What ROMS will work with the new 4.3 OTA MJB besides slimrom?
I understand that if I update the ROM it shouldn't include a bootloader that is why I am asking this question???
Also since I have been using the stock 4.3 my battery is draining like a sieve. Anyone else having this issue?
Thanks,
Any rom designed for the d2att should work as long as the ROM is compatible with the bootloader.
Ok would any of the 4.3 or higher roms work?
neojim913 said:
Ok would any of the 4.3 or higher roms work?
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Yes. The 4.4.2 ROMs I tried work with the 4.1.2 bootloader too.
but i have the 4.3 bootloader.
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but i have the 4.3 bootloader.
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Look at the updater script of the ROM to see which bootloaders are supported.
where is that located. Also have you tried the quantum 4.4.2 rom?
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where is that located. Also have you tried the quantum 4.4.2 rom?
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I haven't tried that ROM but I have tried Cyanfox and Validus, both of which are based on 4.4.2. I think all ROMs will work with your phone's 4.3 bootloader.
The updater script is located \Meta-INF\com\Google\android\
Ok. I have the same concern. Rooted 4.3 att stock rom. I wonder if cyanogen rom 4.3 or 4.4 would work?
IISaintII said:
Ok. I have the same concern. Rooted 4.3 att stock rom. I wonder if cyanogen rom 4.3 or 4.4 would work?
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You should install a custom recovery first, then install a custom ROM.
Another question: Does the modem affect the rom in any way? I am on MJB from the last OTA update. I am just a little nervous because now that I am on 4.3 I cant use ODIN to flash the old stock rom anymore. All I have is a Nan backup of the current stock rom from ATT.
Yes. I installed cmw touch when I rooted. BTW I flashed CM11-M3. Working fine. But my GPS is screwed since I went back to stock 4.1.2 via Odin.
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I thought you could not go back to 4.1.2?
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I thought you could not go back to 4.1.2?
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You can install an older ROM by using mobile Odin since mobile Odin does not flash a bootloader or modem.
mobile odin is 5 bucks. is there another alternative? I saw mobile odin lite but I was not sure what kernel to use? I have twrp recovery installed. is this a good recovery to use?
Quantum & Quantum Kernal
Quantum and quantum kernal are what I've been using since the first day I rooted me phone.
I recommend using them if your looking for a fast energy saving 4.4.2 KitKat rom.
I also used Odin on my PC to do my initial root/bootload/ROM etc. I'm sure you can Google and find an installer. Its what I did.
By the way Quantum is Spectacular!!!!
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Install ClockworkMod 6.0.4.7 before any custom ROM!!!
It allows you to backup your current setup and recover to you working setup if needed on bad flash.
I also recmend the ROM Manager app from the play store it helps a lot.
Killadro said:
Quantum and quantum kernal are what I've been using since the first day I rooted me phone.
I recommend using them if your looking for a fast energy saving 4.4.2 KitKat rom.
I also used Odin on my PC to do my initial root/bootload/ROM etc. I'm sure you can Google and find an installer. Its what I did.
By the way Quantum is Spectacular!!!!
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Install ClockworkMod 6.0.4.7 before any custom ROM!!!
It allows you to backup your current setup and recover to you working setup if needed on bad flash.
Also are you using the 4.3 OTA MJB update?
I also recmend the ROM Manager app from the play store it helps a lot.
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Have you looked at PhilZ Touch 6 Recovery CWM Advanced Edition 6.x. This looks like it is replacing the current CWM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860. Do you have any thoughts on this?
What version of ODin are you using? I have never tried this method except for restore my phone back to factory image. Which now looks like we can no longer do?
As for Quantum I was unable to locate a link where to download this ROM from on the XDA site. There is only a link to the changelog not to the rom itself. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390147
Also thanks for responding to me. I just want to make sure I know what I am doing before I do it. I really dont want a brick.
I went to stock 4.1.1 before i went to 4.3.
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I thought you could not go back to 4.1.2?
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The MJB bootloader in the official OTA 4.3 will prevent you from using an older bootloader. Odin .tar files of stock ROMs prior to 4.3 include bootloaders, installing them will brick your phone. The MJ2 bootloader from the leaked version of the 4.3 update will allow you to go back to 4.1.1 or 4.1.2. I have seen one mention of one of the devs using a difficult way to revert to older stock even after having the official 4.3 bootloader.
There is not a Odin .tar for the OTA 4.3 but enewman17 has provided a method to return to it from a custom ROM. AT&T I747 UCUEMJB Stock Restore
neojim913 said:
Have you looked at PhilZ Touch 6 Recovery CWM Advanced Edition 6.x. This looks like it is replacing the current CWM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860. Do you have any thoughts on this?
What version of ODin are you using? I have never tried this method except for restore my phone back to factory image. Which now looks like we can no longer do?
As for Quantum I was unable to locate a link where to download this ROM from on the XDA site. There is only a link to the changelog not to the rom itself. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390147
Also thanks for responding to me. I just want to make sure I know what I am doing before I do it. I really dont want a brick.
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Latest Quantum is v3.5 and link is http://d-h.st/users/TommyTarts/?fld_id=33215#files Blue color name on first page of Quantum thread is actually link
I haven't tried a new ROM in forever because I was satisfied with what I'd been using. Lately, though, my 4.1.2 ROM (SpeedBean All-Star) has gotten very slow and is starting to drain the battery faster than it used to. If I decide to try out a newer ROM (4.3 or 4.4), is there anything special I need to do apart from the usual wiping of everything?
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I haven't tried a new ROM in forever because I was satisfied with what I'd been using. Lately, though, my 4.1.2 ROM (SpeedBean All-Star) has gotten very slow and is starting to drain the battery faster than it used to. If I decide to try out a newer ROM (4.3 or 4.4), is there anything special I need to do apart from the usual wiping of everything?
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If you're running a custom 4.1.2 rom you should only have to update to a newer 4.3+ compatiable recovery, such as TWRP 2.7.0.0 or CWM 6.0.3.7+, if you don't update the recovery it will most likely end up with boot looping after flashing a 4.3+ rom or possible file system corruption which ends up usually needing to go back to full stock rom to fix.
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If you're running a custom 4.1.2 rom you should only have to update to a newer 4.3+ compatiable recovery, such as TWRP 2.7.0.0 or CWM 6.0.3.7+, if you don't update the recovery it will most likely end up with boot looping after flashing a 4.3+ rom or possible file system corruption which ends up usually needing to go back to full stock rom to fix.
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Thanks! I do already have the newest TWRP, so that shouldn't be an issue.
I found Slim 4.3.1 is the most stable with low battery and memory consumption if you want to try. Looks like 4.4 Kitkat but without bugs and shut downs.
Good luck!
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trpnblies7 said:
Thanks! I do already have the newest TWRP, so that shouldn't be an issue.
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TWRP 2.7 lets a new ROMs to overwrite system setting in root directory (preload?) and prevents them from changing back to default. Restore from backup won't help. I've had a few problems with KitKat Roms after they changed a system sound settings to "LOW". Has used ODIN to reflush back to stock.
A new build of Beanstalk KitKat by "soundofmath" works very well on my Hercules. Can't find any bugs. The only problem is battery life but this is a common problem with all KitKats.I went with "conservative" and "row" kernel setting and it helps a little.
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Almite said:
If you're running a custom 4.1.2 rom you should only have to update to a newer 4.3+ compatiable recovery, such as TWRP 2.7.0.0 or CWM 6.0.3.7+, if you don't update the recovery it will most likely end up with boot looping after flashing a 4.3+ rom or possible file system corruption which ends up usually needing to go back to full stock rom to fix.
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hi if i have an android version 4.1.2 and CWM with kernel version 3.0.31 what can i do if a want to update CWM ?
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hi if i have an android version 4.1.2 and CWM with kernel version 3.0.31 what can i do if a want to update CWM ?
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Sounds like you are on stock rom, if so you would want to follow one of these guides here or here on getting rooted - you need a custom recovery to be able to install any custom rom, figure out what rom you plan on installing and check it's thread for what recovery version is needed.
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Sounds like you are on stock rom, if so you would want to follow one of these guides here or here on getting rooted - you need a custom recovery to be able to install any custom rom, figure out what rom you plan on installing and check it's thread for what recovery version is needed.
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but the android version has something to do with this
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but the android version has something to do with this
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the real problem i have is that i have already rooted i installed a rom called tweakwiz but since then my phone vibrates for no reason im trying to figure out what to do with this problem i have try to install another rom but the installation always abort and maybe i thought is because i have an old version of CWM idk but if you have a answer about this problem im having please let me know thank you
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the real problem i have is that i have already rooted i installed a rom called tweakwiz but since then my phone vibrates for no reason im trying to figure out what to do with this problem i have try to install another rom but the installation always abort and maybe i thought is because i have an old version of CWM idk but if you have a answer about this problem im having please let me know thank you
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What rom (link to it) are you installing?, also it cant hurt to update your recovery if using CWM to the lastest, but if you want to use TWRP then with a 4.1.2 rom use TWRP 2.5.0.0 or 2.6.0.0, or if a 4.3+ based rom use TWRP 2.7.0.0
I've got an old T989D still running the GB Juggernaut 4.1 rom and I'm looking to move up to the latest PA build. I'm wondering what steps I should take to make the upgrade go smoothly as I haven't flashed this thing in over a couple years. Do I need to update recovery? (It still has CWM 5.0.2.7) And what about the radio? (Despite being the Canadian version of the S2, this was and will be used in the US.)
Any and all help would be super appreciated. Thanks!
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I've got an old T989D still running the GB Juggernaut 4.1 rom and I'm looking to move up to the latest PA build. I'm wondering what steps I should take to make the upgrade go smoothly as I haven't flashed this thing in over a couple years. Do I need to update recovery? (It still has CWM 5.0.2.7) And what about the radio? (Despite being the Canadian version of the S2, this was and will be used in the US.)
Any and all help would be super appreciated. Thanks!
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Yes, you will need to upgrade your recovery. Go to teamw.in and download the latest TWRP recovery (should be 2.8.*.*)
Idk which radio you are on. Make a backup in twrp and wipe and try flashing a KK ROM. It will tell you if you need to update your radio. There is a thread on XDA with the new radios that are flushable in recovery.
Edit: see this post for more info. forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56553266&postcount=3
Thanks for the help. I'm going to check into flashing the new recovery and then the radio (latest T-Mobile one as that's the carrier this will be used on) and rom. Will ask if anything else comes to mind. Otherwise, here's to not soft-bricking the thing!
Just to pile on here real quick:
I have a rooted (CWM 5.something) stock GB (2.3.6), baseband T989UVLDH. It is my understanding that I need a later version of CWM to flash one of these images, i.e. the recovery has to be compatible with the rom, but I don't know to what degree. So, to clarify... In case something goes wrong, I wanted to back up the current system. Please comment on the following scenarios:
1. Back up my current system with the currently installed CWM, restore with the updated recovery. Will that work?
2. Back up current system right after flashing a new version of CWM (or TWRP) and booting into it. Will that work? Importantly, will the new recovery allow restoring an old system?
In addition to possible issues with radio, what about network settings, including data and wifi calling? Right now everything seems to be in automatic mode, will that work with a new ROM out of the box, or will I need to manually set it up?
Thanks.
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2 ROM using odin
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Than flash recovery and rom
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I would flash stock 4.1
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Than flash recovery and rom
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I hear you say that either way the GB backup I'll make may actually be useless. is that the case? This is the only phone I've got right now.
ok first of all I've been searching SO long for this, I WANT to flash a rom but don't know which one will work! I cant find Any straight forward answer like if my phone isn't even capable of flashing!
NOTHING! its ready to go ok, IVE ALREADY rooted it, cwm backed up, have SU, have Rom manager
Its a T989,GB 2.3.6,UVLDH,2.6.35.11-1209942
Please if anyone knows what i need to do HELP ME!
What rom do i need to jump on that'll work to eventually flash to kit kat or anything better than GINGERBREAD!?
Come on guys, desperately in need to flash
Thanks in advance and very much appreciate what ya'll do for us.
First... It would be best to start over. Flash stock 4.1.2 stock firmware with Odin.
Then flash the latest recovery and ROOT. Then you should be fine to flash custom roms.
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I have no links for you, cause most threads here have dead links for 4.1.2. Best to google it. sammobile. Com should have it.
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And Odin 3.04 or 3.07 are probably best. Make sure any kies processes are killed or Odin will fail.
Definitely agree with "Darth" here.
First update your device to 4.1.2
Then root and CWM/TWRP Recovery and then you'll be good.
If you want a smooth and fast rom for you t989 then go for Cyanogenmod 11 that's kitkat
I have a friends tmo note2 running 4.12 w/root&twrp.is it safe to flash a current 6.01 rom.or should it be done in steps.any tips appreciated.thnx
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I recommend installing the latest bootloader and modem before flashing a custom MM ROM. Easiest way to update both would be to flash the latest stock ROM from sammobile.com.
im running Revolution Remix, i didnt like Oct-M it was too dull, and I haven't tried any other. RR is a good daily driver, I was already running the current OTA 4.3. There is NO OPTIONS for kernel support on the Marshmallow ROMS, you must use the kernel that comes with it, and there is no overclocking options. That being said, it runs 1000 times better than the stock 4.3. I recommend you use TWRP. You can do this very easy by rooting with KingRoot, downloading the TWRP App, install, and reboot your recovery to flash your ROM, no USB needed, no confusing guides, no catch. Kingroot>TWRP>Wipe>Flash>GAPPS>Boot. You should be running the latest OTA when you do this. Bootloader is already unlocked unlike Verizon.
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Also, do a nandroid backup before you do anything.