Is updating to 5.01 worth it? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4

Hey how's going guys,
I currently am using Insane Hybrid touchwiz 4.4.4 custom rom and wanted to know if it was really worth upgrading to a 5.01 rom..
Any answers are highly appreciated

If you don't work or go to school and you have most of the day to fiddle around with your phone trying to keep it running properly while trying to make a call or send a message, then it might be worth trying.
Otherwise wait for the official carrier update to drop and for devs to get "official" firmware to work with, by then all the bugs should be worked out.
Pp.

Can I do a dirty flash on this rom?
If not, can anybody tell the right way to install this rom. From where I should start? I have insane nh7 allready, help please. I don't want my phone do crazy things after flash this rom. Instruction for this rom do not say much...
Thanks!!!
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jfernandezv said:
Can I do a dirty flash on this rom?
If not, can anybody tell the right way to install this rom. From where I should start? I have insane nh7 allready, help please. I don't want my phone do crazy things after flash this rom. Instruction for this rom do not say much...
Thanks!!!
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What rom? I see no specific rom mention in this thread, so you will have to be a bit more clear than that.
If you mean going from 4.4.4 to 5.0.2, then of course you wont do a dirty flash. NEVER dirty flash when upgrading to new versions like you can with ordinary dailies or weeklies of the same version.

In this thread speak about GPE 5.01 Rom. Is very clear, and my question is: if a dirty flash is not good, can you tell how is the way to do it? As I sed, Instruction about this Rom are not clear at all. It is not my first time flashing Roms, but I do not know everything about it. I just want to make sure my phone is out of problems. If you can help me, Thanks.If not, Thanks any way. Not everybody answer questions here on xda.
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jfernandezv said:
In this thread speak about GPE 5.01 Rom. Is very clear, and my question is: if a dirty flash is not good, can you tell how is the way to do it? As I sed, Instruction about this Rom are not clear at all. It is not my first time flashing Roms, but I do not know everything about it. I just want to make sure my phone is out of problems. If you can help me, Thanks.If not, Thanks any way. Not everybody answer questions here on xda.
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Pretty sure you're posting in the wrong thread.
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jfernandezv said:
In this thread speak about GPE 5.01 Rom. Is very clear, and my question is: if a dirty flash is not good, can you tell how is the way to do it? As I sed, Instruction about this Rom are not clear at all. It is not my first time flashing Roms, but I do not know everything about it. I just want to make sure my phone is out of problems. If you can help me, Thanks.If not, Thanks any way. Not everybody answer questions here on xda.
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Hey man, like I said earlier I don't think its worth it, but if your really craving it you should go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60109056
and read about what people are posting as they go through the install process.
Instructions are very clear.
Full Wipe - Factory reset or wipe data reset with custom recovery.
Flash Rom - Whether Odin or custom recovery.
Reboot - After flashing reboot.
Step into thread with simple " Need help flashing" and someone will help you.
Pp.

I came from that link. The instruction do not tell me where to start from. Nh7, nk2 or lollipop bootloader+modem etc. You allready told me not to dirty flash. That help me a little. I also reed about this Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2774289
But I got a little confuse, and one of the most important link is down. If you can go there and take a look, maybe you can come back and help put things together. Thanks for your time, Thanks for your help. This also will help others to stay away of problem. Thanks again !!!!
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jfernandezv said:
I came from that link. The instruction do not tell me where to start from. Nh7, nk2 or lollipop bootloader+modem etc. You allready told me not to dirty flash. That help me a little. I also reed about this Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2774289
But I got a little confuse, and one of the most important link is down. If you can go there and take a look, maybe you can come back and help put things together. Thanks for your time, Thanks for your help. This also will help others to stay away of problem. Thanks again !!!!
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For the link I gave you You need to be on latest firmware update for your model phone and that would be NK2 kitkat.
The rom offered in the link you posted is an older version of the one I referred you to in development.
Follow the link I gave you and look in you tube for "flashing GPE rom for Tmobile S4" someone probably has a video guide you can follow or use as a reference.
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Ok Thanks!!!
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Related

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to say hi to everyone, I have been jailbreaking iPhones and iPods for years but I decided to switch to an android so I went with a Galaxy S3
I am new to the ROM/rooting experience and I am looking forward to learning!
I did root the phone but I have not flashed any ROMS yet. I want to find the best one out there for the T-mobile S3 before I flash my first one. Could anyone tell me which, if any, improve signal strength? I have very bad signal in my area and was hoping that I could improve that this way, Gotta appreciate all of the developers who put so much time and work into this stuff for our benefit!
Well I would recommend Wicked rom if you want stock experience, if you want aosp, most are based on CyanogenMod 10 builds. If you want better reception, there is a flashable modem that SHOULD improve reception, but its dangerous I've read, I have not done that, but its what I've read. Some heads up tips, backup in recovery before flashing anything, read the original post of anything you'll flash and search before posting, you'll probably find what you need
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Where did you hear that flashing modems is dangerous? As long as you follow directions and don't use one for another device its really no more dangerous than flashing a kernel or recovery.
If you guys want to learn more about modems this thread is as good as any place to start!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880987
Just please make sure you read and understand what you are doing before trying this or any other mod!
@op
The thread I linked to is stickied in the development section. Next to it is the firmware thread. I suggest keeping a copy of the stock fw on hand in case you run into problems. Sometimes odin flashing back to stock is the only solution.
There is no best rom. What is the best for you will most likely not be the best for me. You should get an idea of what you are looking for base-wise. Try a cm or aokp and see if you prefer it over stock. Say you prefer stock, then focus on the roms that are based on stock builds.
Read the op thoroughly! Find one that has features you want. Then while downloading read the first few pages and the last 5 or so pages to get an idea about any bugs or other info.
The rom you choose will rarely have any bearing on signal stregnth. There are lots of modems you can choose from.
Finally, do NOT flash anything that was made for another device!
Good luck and welcome!
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Well as actually you can flash most att ROMs to the t-999 as long as they are not updating the modem then you should be fine
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I'd flash the cm10 latest nightly
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Welcome all member of Xda-developers forum
Nice to meet you
As far as modems go it is going to be a testing process. While most modem updates are aimed at better signal it is not always the cases do to area. So what gives me the best signal my not get you the best signal so try one and run a speed test use it for a day then do another speed test before changing the modem again until you find what works for you.
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Please HELP
First I like to say hello as I'M A NOOB!! I just rooted my phone and would like to try a ROM now but not sure not to install or how to go about it I've been doing a lot of reading still to no avail!! I would like to try any rom to start and go from there but how do I go about installing the rom if that's what's it's called I believe it's called flashing anyway how do I go about flashing a ROM and hwere are they located so I can pick one out and try it? Can somoene please point me in the right direction so I can get a ROM installed I am so excited now that my phone is finally Rooted I need a ROM A.S.A.P. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME SO I CAN GET THIS DOWN TODAY PLEASE i need to try this now and want to try it now PLEASE HELP ME HERE GUYS YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED ALREADY AND i'M SORRY FOR THE CAPS. I'll be anxiously waiting for anyone's reply as a matter of fact I will not leave this computer until I get a reply on how to flas my first ROM!!! Thank you so very much guys I do really appreciate the help as I need it!!!!!:good: I have a Samsun Galaxy S 3 Running JB. 4.1.1 AND IT'S Rooted!!1
lovetofly said:
First I like to say hello as I'M A NOOB!! I just rooted my phone and would like to try a ROM now but not sure not to install or how to go about it I've been doing a lot of reading still to no avail!! I would like to try any rom to start and go from there but how do I go about installing the rom if that's what's it's called I believe it's called flashing anyway how do I go about flashing a ROM and hwere are they located so I can pick one out and try it? Can somoene please point me in the right direction so I can get a ROM installed I am so excited now that my phone is finally Rooted I need a ROM A.S.A.P. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME SO I CAN GET THIS DOWN TODAY PLEASE i need to try this now and want to try it now PLEASE HELP ME HERE GUYS YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED ALREADY AND i'M SORRY FOR THE CAPS. I'll be anxiously waiting for anyone's reply as a matter of fact I will not leave this computer until I get a reply on how to flas my first ROM!!! Thank you so very much guys I do really appreciate the help as I need it!!!!!:good: I have a Samsun Galaxy S 3 Running JB. 4.1.1 AND IT'S Rooted!!1
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I'll take a leap of faith. Which recovery are you using. What method did you use to flash recovery. If I were you I would start simple and flash a touch wiz 4.1.1 ROM. Also, 2 things to remember before someone else tells you. 1 - CAPS aren't necessary for someone to read your post. 2 - asking for a ROM recommendation is generally discouraged due to what I like may not be what you want, per xda rules. For rom info just goto the development section and read. Find one you are interested in. Make a backup using your recovery method, follow guidelines set by developer and flash. Google and you tube are your friends when learning to flash. You might want to find a app backup utility like titanium backup to restore your apps after you flash your new ROM. Then read, read, and read some more and when you think your ready read again. Flashing wrong ROM can cause a bricked (locked and unusable phone). Also, if you were sorry for the caps you could have change prior to submitting post. Good luck.
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Coolest Rom?

I tried to install latest illusion and liquid JB 2.4 but dont like them, internet doesnt work on liquid jb and there is also no market app on either one, not sure if its the ROMS or my installation.
Now can any one plese help me to find the rom that has best features (good bettery life could be a bonus).
thanks in advance.
Your install process is way off. There are support threads and q&a's and instructions in the OP of the thread... No such thing as a "coolest rom" try them for your self with proper install procedures before saying they're ugly or don't work.
T-Mobile SGS III
Coolest ROM?
That made me laugh.
You need to go through and pick which ROM or ROMs fit your needs. No one can pick a ROM for you, another members ideal ROM may not be your ideal ROM.
As for the installation process and having certain apps not being there or not working properly, you need to read the first post of the thread, also know as the OP. Reading it will let you know what to download and how to install/flash it through recovery.
Here's some advice that will save you in the future:
-read the first post/op of each thread
-have questions or problems with the ROM? Read the first and last 10 pages of the thread, if the problem isn't addressed or your question isn't answered, then politely ask for help.
-Google is your "friend", usually typing your issue followed by xda in the search bar and you'll find what your looking for
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nasum daDevie
Ok thanks for your help guys. i'm not sure what i did wrong. here are the steps that did and one of you might be able to help me.
Downloaded odin and rooted and installed cwm through GalaxyS3RootUSCanada.zip (http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-r...gh-t999sgh-i747sph-l710-fail-proofnoob-proof/)
Downloaded the Rom and installed it --> cleared cache etc.
Now is there a problem with installing CWM throuth this file?
Why didn't you just use the toolkit stickied in development? I know nothing about the software you linked to.
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khanbaba59 said:
I tried to install latest illusion and liquid JB 2.4 but dont like them, internet doesnt work on liquid jb and there is also no market app on either one, not sure if its the ROMS or my installation.
Now can any one plese help me to find the rom that has best features (good bettery life could be a bonus).
thanks in advance.
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Maybe you should read the op before installing something.
Clearly says you have to flash gapps after flashing liquidsmooth. This is why you don't have the playstore.
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And wipe maybe.
T-Mobile SGS III
EtherealRemnant said:
Why didn't you just use the toolkit stickied in development? I know nothing about the software you linked to.
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Agree here. Never understood why folks would go to that site, then come here to find support for it.
Either root66 or cf-autoroot is the best and easiest imo.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Agree here. Never understood why folks would go to that site, then come here to find support for it.
Either root66 or cf-autoroot is the best and easiest imo.
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Beats me but I won't give support for things sourced outside of XDA. Not just because XDA always has the best but because I know nothing about external offerings.
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Khanbaba59, there is no "cool rom" so to speak. You have to read up on which is best for you, then try them. Be sure to READ the OP on installation process to avoid anything going wrong.
As your questions have been answered, I will close this now as it will cause confusion and bickering about roms.

[ROM] Stock Telus T989DTLUMC4 [06.29.2013]

Hi Everyone,
I was searching through the threads looking for the official stock Telus T989DTLUMC4 firmware update. I was able to find the Odin flashable version of the update but I was not able to find one that is flashable through recovery. So, I decided to make one and share with everyone here in the community.
This is the official Telus T989DTLUMC4 firmware downloaded from the SamMobile website. I have rooted, installed busybox, zipaligned and deodexed. I am currently running it on my T989D Telus Galaxy S 2 right now and it's running great.
I don't intend to add any additional tweaks/mods to this ROM. It is meant strictly for people that want the official TLUMC4 release but don't want to have to flash via odin and reroot.
Also, if any dev's or chefs want to use this as a base for their ROM please feel free to do so, you do not need to PM me to ask for permission. However, I do ask if you choose to use this base in your ROM please give me a thanks/thumbs up in the OP.
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS (If followed exactly as below you should not have any issues)
- You must be rooted and have TWRP 2.4.4.0 custom recovery installed
- Download and place the Infamous Cache Wipe and Infamous Super Wipe scripts from http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2235141 on either your internal or external SD Card. This will be needed for later. Thanks to @Jamison904 @thederekjay and Team Infamous for this fantastic tool.
- Reboot into TWRP 2.4.4.0 recovery and create a nandroid backup (Always do this step before flashing any ROM)
- Go to Wipe, Advanced Wipe and select Data, System,Cache and Dalvik (then swipe to wipe)
- Press the home button and select the Infamous Super Wipe Script
- Click on add another zip file and choose Infamous Cache Wipe
- Click on add another zip file and choose TelusT989DTLUMC4RootedDeodexed.zip
- Swipe to install all 3 files
- Reboot (First boot may take approx 5mins, be patient)
- Wait 10mins after first boot and allow phone to sit (do not log into your account)
- Reboot again and setup your account
- Enjoy
Download Link
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23017610006234556
MD5 SUM 8c50af57224740305c6d5804f68ce0a1
If you guys/gals enjoy the ROM and this thread is helpful please give a thumbs up in support. It is much appreciated and thanks to everyone that gives this ROM a go. Peace Out.
Thanks
http://www.sammobile.com/ - For providing the official Samsung firmware
@dsixda - For providing the kitchen that allows users to bake their own ROMs. For more information on how to get started and learn how to make your own ROM see following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
@Jamison904 - For referring me to Android File Host. If you want to start developing and need somewhere to upload your ROMs and apps please visit the site in the following link. It's free to sign up:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/
You might want this post in case
On topic, thanks for this. I wanted a clean ROM to try out some mods out in the public!
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Koragg618 said:
You might want this post in case
On topic, thanks for this. I wanted a clean ROM to try out some mods out in the public!
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Lol, no worries. Let me know how it works out for you. I haven't had any issues so far. Peace Bro.
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Cool thanks for the support
How about a good old stock uvmc6 for the crowd. They need it.
NexUS⁴
If there isn't one available already sure thing. I searched through the threads and found one that was stock and slightly modded but not completely stock. I'll take a look, will give me something to work on this afternoon
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was looking to downgrade my t989 running cm10.1 to official jelly bean so i can sell it, and stumbled upon this. perfect, exactly what i was looking for :thumbup:
Nice work good buddy. Always nice to have something clean and simple to fall back on for the flash happy ones.
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djmatt604 said:
Nice work good buddy. Always nice to have something clean and simple to fall back on for the flash happy ones.
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Thanks bro, and thanks to you and @Jamison904 for providing helpful tips and support along the way and the legend @thederekjay for helping me get Ubuntu up and running on my computer. :thumbup:
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Have you tried T-Mobile stock ROM on your telus phone? I was thinking to set up a T-Mobile ROM for my bf to flash but if the telus one is better and less bloated I'll give this one a try.
Can someone that have tried both tell which is better. I own the T-Mobile version and have only tried the ROM from Jamison.
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lavero.burgos said:
Have you tried T-Mobile stock ROM on your telus phone? I was thinking to set up a T-Mobile ROM for my bf to flash but if the telus one is better and less bloated I'll give this one a try.
Can someone that have tried both tell which is better. I own the T-Mobile version and have only tried the ROM from Jamison.
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I actually just downloaded the stock firmware for the Tmobile version today, was going to build a Stock, rooted, deodexed version for the TMo guys and gals as well. When it's up I guess you can give this one and the TMo one a try and see which you like best. Typically Telus has less bloat but also doesn't have wifi calling.
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Do you think it would be a bad idea to do a dirty flash to upgrade from the official Telus ICS ROM to this? I installed CWM to change radios but am still running the stock ROM. Sounds like a bad idea but I thought I might as well check here
Faruk88 said:
Do you think it would be a bad idea to do a dirty flash to upgrade from the official Telus ICS ROM to this? I installed CWM to change radios but am still running the stock ROM. Sounds like a bad idea but I thought I might as well check here
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backup first then try
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N-O-P-E
Faruk88 said:
Do you think it would be a bad idea to do a dirty flash to upgrade from the official Telus ICS ROM to this? I installed CWM to change radios but am still running the stock ROM. Sounds like a bad idea but I thought I might as well check here
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i would NOT do this. i could barely even odin to 4.1.2, something about system links being changed and directories. i would not do this.
Faruk88 said:
Do you think it would be a bad idea to do a dirty flash to upgrade from the official Telus ICS ROM to this? I installed CWM to change radios but am still running the stock ROM. Sounds like a bad idea but I thought I might as well check here
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I would not recommend dirty flashing from ICS to JB. Make a backup first of your current ICS stock ROM and then do a full clean wipe and install.
Chochiwpg said:
I would not recommend dirty flashing from ICS to JB. Make a backup first of your current ICS stock ROM and then do a full clean wipe and install.
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You can also make use of the Infamous scripts to wipe.
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You can also make use of the Infamous scripts to wipe.
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I was going to suggest that as well, but needed/wanted to have yours or Jamison's permission before suggesting. :good:
No permission needed my friend...as long as no one reposts them they are free for anyone to use prior to installing a stock 4.1.2 ROM. Feel free bud!
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djmatt604 said:
No permission needed my friend...as long as no one reposts them they are free for anyone to use prior to installing a stock 4.1.2 ROM. Feel free bud!
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Would you mind if in the OP I mention and link to where they can download the infamous wipes?
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Would you mind if in the OP I mention and link to where they can download the infamous wipes?
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Of course. Feel free to link to the thread as I have in my OP for NorthernTouch.
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Thanks guys! Clean install it is, then

Help!!!!

Can someone please give me a link on how to go back to stock because charging my phone has become very slow...it sucks because i read around these threads that people have been having slow charges and as soon as I download a new rom it began..now im pissed shouldve never been greedy and stayed on darkstalker rom...
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mlock420 said:
Can someone please give me a link on how to go back to stock because charging my phone has become very slow...it sucks because i read around these threads that people have been having slow charges and as soon as I download a new rom it began..now im pissed shouldve never been greedy and stayed on darkstalker rom...
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Are you on JB/KK bootloader? What rom are you running now? What Kernel are you running?
Answer to your question is, if you are on JB, last page of the dev forum has the stock MI7 rom. If you are on KK the stock NB4 rom is there on the second page.
Please don't start a question thread with the title HELP. It gives no insight into what your problem may be and most of us won't look at these threads because they are usually repeat questions. Thanks
sorry
dragonstalker said:
Are you on JB/KK bootloader? What rom are you running now? What Kernel are you running?
Answer to your question is, if you are on JB, last page of the dev forum has the stock MI7 rom. If you are on KK the stock NB4 rom is there on the second page.
Please don't start a question thread with the title HELP. It gives no insight into what your problem may be and most of us won't look at these threads because they are usually repeat questions. Thanks
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ok im sorry..thanks for info....darkstalker v6
Here is a link to the page where you can download the stock firmware....the actual file is to big to upload onto the site
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-stock-firmware/
Anonymous777 said:
Here is a link to the page where you can download the stock firmware....the actual file is to big to upload onto the site
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-stock-firmware/
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Thank you thank you
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[Q] Advise on Rom choice

Hey People,
Looking for advise on a Rom for the Note II - I am a new Note II owner,
I have SLIMFAST 4.4 v-4 on it now...
I have not looked around enough to know what ROM is the most complete - I want KitKat.. but I want most complete..
I really would like to put one rom on, and not touch for the next long while if possible.
Suggestions? I want USABLE 1st .. not cutting edge.
James
Biker1bob said:
Hey People,
Looking for advise on a Rom for the Note II - I am a new Note II owner,
I have SLIMFAST 4.4 v-4 on it now...
I have not looked around enough to know what ROM is the most complete - I want KitKat.. but I want most complete..
I really would like to put one rom on, and not touch for the next long while if possible.
Suggestions? I want USABLE 1st .. not cutting edge.
James
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Try this one out Ive been running this ever since it came out im on the buttnaked version and its almost like being on cm with how fast it is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2803363
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OK, couple of things
1. I see so much talk about the bootloader for this phone.. is there an FAQ or can someone help me know what bootloader I have? what I want? and what my dangers are??
2. I need a phone I can listen to text msgs from people through bluetooth and then send a text using bluetooth voice .. So I need a rom and I think s-talk? to do this??
3. Is there an IRC channel for XDA? or somewhere I can chat with people about this realtime??
Thanks
James
Biker1bob said:
Hey People,
Looking for advise on a Rom for the Note II - I am a new Note II owner,
I have SLIMFAST 4.4 v-4 on it now...
I have not looked around enough to know what ROM is the most complete - I want KitKat.. but I want most complete..
I really would like to put one rom on, and not touch for the next long while if possible.
Suggestions? I want USABLE 1st .. not cutting edge.
James
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Keep what u have.
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Slimfast seems ok, development seems to have stopped.
what about the rom based on the N7100 official?
James
Biker1bob said:
OK, couple of things
1. I see so much talk about the bootloader for this phone.. is there an FAQ or can someone help me know what bootloader I have? what I want? and what my dangers are??
2. I need a phone I can listen to text msgs from people through bluetooth and then send a text using bluetooth voice .. So I need a rom and I think s-talk? to do this??
3. Is there an IRC channel for XDA? or somewhere I can chat with people about this realtime??
Thanks
James
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Well if you looking for something with svoice you would wanna do a touchwiz rom
OK, I am looking at a few different roms.
I see there was an offical a few weeks ago and that they one has been ported to the i317m - which one is that?
I also see lots of talk about bootloaders.. I see 4.2 4.3 etc.. my bootloader is i317mvlucmk5... I see nothing about 4.2 or 4.3?? what do I have??
Thanks
James
terpin32 said:
Well if you looking for something with svoice you would wanna do a touchwiz rom
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The one I have 4.4 slimfast is a tw rom correct?
I messed it up some.. I think I will reflash.. but there is so much talk about bootloaders and deoxed, etc.etc.. this much more complicated than my old LG and Cyanogen.
James
Biker1bob said:
The one I have 4.4 slimfast is a tw rom correct?
I messed it up some.. I think I will reflash.. but there is so much talk about bootloaders and deoxed, etc.etc.. this much more complicated than my old LG and Cyanogen.
James
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It's not any more complicated. Don't worry about odex and stuff. Just stay in the development threads here and flash what you like. Not trying to be mean here but these types of threads are not necessary. Just make a nandroid and flash away and see what best fits your needs. Each rom is subject to opinion. I use slimfast and have had no issues with it.
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Eternalty said:
It's not any more complicated. Don't worry about odex and stuff. Just stay in the development threads here and flash what you like. Not trying to be mean here but these types of threads are not necessary. Just make a nandroid and flash away and see what best fits your needs. Each rom is subject to opinion. I use slimfast and have had no issues with it.
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I keep asking questions, and you give me other replies rather than answers... If might be straightforward and easy for you. and maybe screwing around with a $350 phone is no issue for you.. but me.. not so much.
"In theory you should be fine if you do dirty flash from another 4.3 rom such as DN3 v1.0 or SN10
We recommend TWRP 2.6.3.1 to flash this rom.
You need 4.3 boot loader.
Have both TWRP and latest CWM on your external SD Card along with Ditto Note 3.1.1
Flash TWRP 2.6.3.1, go into Wipe and slide to do the Factory Reset."
This is not straight forward to me.. since I have no idea if I have a 4.3 bootloader - says I HAVE TO HAVE ONE.
TWRP is at 2.7 now .. is there a reason he says to use 2.6.3.1??? on a rom that was updated 3 days ago??
These are the things that bother me.. I am not interested in bricking my phone.
If you dont want to help.. fine, But explanations for the terms used above are not coming up in searches, unless I want to read a ton of threads.. so I thought someone might answer for me.
James
Biker1bob said:
I keep asking questions, and you give me other replies rather than answers... If might be straightforward and easy for you. and maybe screwing around with a $350 phone is no issue for you.. but me.. not so much.
"In theory you should be fine if you do dirty flash from another 4.3 rom such as DN3 v1.0 or SN10
We recommend TWRP 2.6.3.1 to flash this rom.
You need 4.3 boot loader.
Have both TWRP and latest CWM on your external SD Card along with Ditto Note 3.1.1
Flash TWRP 2.6.3.1, go into Wipe and slide to do the Factory Reset."
This is not straight forward to me.. since I have no idea if I have a 4.3 bootloader - says I HAVE TO HAVE ONE.
TWRP is at 2.7 now .. is there a reason he says to use 2.6.3.1??? on a rom that was updated 3 days ago??
These are the things that bother me.. I am not interested in bricking my phone.
If you dont want to help.. fine, But explanations for the terms used above are not coming up in searches, unless I want to read a ton of threads.. so I thought someone might answer for me.
James
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If that's what the developer says to use then use it. I would say he knows why to use 2.6.3.1 but that's not really important. Samsung phones are very hard to brick if you follow the directions. I'm no expert dude, all I do is follow the directions in the OP. If you do that you will be fine. What were you running prior to slim fast? If you're not sure you have the bootloader you can just flash it again.
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