Here is the stock 14.5.A.0.270 (5.0.2) customized AU odexed, pre-rooted, highly debloated and bundled up with PRFCreator
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ZIP ARCHIVE INCLUDES:
a) the rom itself (removed bunch of crapware)
b) SuperSU-2.49-BETA
c) Nuts Dual Recovery 2.8.15
d) DRM Function Restoration for UB
STEPS:
1) backup
2) wipe /system, /cache, /dalvik-cache
3) flash the main rom
4) flash google services removal.zip (optional)
5) boot up phone and go through setup
6) flash further debloat (optional)
DOWNLOADS:
Main
Google Services Removal
Further Debloat
Maybe a noob question: Flashing your ROM means I will have my DRM functions restored?
Papanik said:
Maybe a noob question: Flashing your ROM means I will have my DRM functions restored?
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I'm interested in this as well. Does flashing your rom restore BIONZ processing, making all the steps in the linked thread un-necesarry?
Also, anyway to check if BIONZ is working or not?
Papanik said:
Maybe a noob question: Flashing your ROM means I will have my DRM functions restored?
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zgomot said:
I'm interested in this as well. Does flashing your rom restore BIONZ processing, making all the steps in the linked thread un-necesarry?
Also, anyway to check if BIONZ is working or not?
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I'm currently on a locked bootloader so I can't verify if it'll work without having to flash an ftf with TA beforehand. Best thing to do is try it yourself.
If x-reality is working, bionz is working.
I flashed this ROM and my Z1 does not boot at all. When i press the power button, it vibrates once and that's all.
I flashed a stock rom, re-installed recovery and created a pre-rooted zip based on the SG customized firmware. The result was the same. Black screen, no sign of activity.
Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong here?
My device is a C6903 and worked just fine with the pre-rooted .242
Thanks!
facing problems...
After i do google and further debloat... dun even have app store to install my apps. I also unable to add my google account at Settings > Accounts...
Its great to have a RAM free rom... but what the point of having so much ram when there's nothing else u can do with the phone. I did try installing Google Play Store apk but it just simply crashes...
Please dun be offended as I still feel this ROM is a well done rom, I might just missed out something.
kedirakevo said:
After i do google and further debloat... dun even have app store to install my apps. I also unable to add my google account at Settings > Accounts...
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The google debloat is only optional. If you don't flash it, you'll get to keep the play store.
I personally don't use the play store and download my apps from apkmirror or evozi
Okay, can share more what does further debloat do? I can do that without google debloat right?
kedirakevo said:
Okay, can share more what does further debloat do?
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Further debloat removes some of the bloat that I forgot to remove from the main rom itself and also the setup wizards. So make sure to use it only after booting your device and going through the setup.
I can do that without google debloat right?
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Yes.
I've tried flashing this twice and have ended up softbricking twice. I think the issue may be because of the wiping of system, which I have honestly never had to do before, so I'll try once again, and if it doesn't work I guess I'll just find something else.
EDIT: Yep, nothing I do seems to really be working, probably just getting bad downloads on my end though.
compatible with c6902?
Is this compatible with xperia z1 ,c6902?
Zerousen said:
I've tried flashing this twice and have ended up softbricking twice.
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Do you have a c6903 and on latest kitkat(.108) or .242?
ravishmahur said:
Is this compatible with xperia z1 ,c6902?
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Nope.
How to flash Xposed in this rom please? Thanks
Ahki767 said:
Here is the stock 14.5.A.0.270 (5.0.2) customized AU odexed, pre-rooted, highly debloated and bundled up with PRFCreator
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Flashed without issues coming from CM12.1 (the terrible, terrible photo-quality and some in-call sound issues recently always make me return to stock). I just took care to follow instructions and flash a pre-rooted .2.4.2 rom prior to flashing this.
The rom feels really really smooth, it's lovely so far.
edit: One issue thus far is some incompatibility on the Play Store, for instance Galaxy On Fire - Alliances. I can download it on any rom (CM/stock) except this one. Anyway to fix this?
edit2: Are dpi values changed for the launcher? I've tried a couple of xposed modules but I can't seem to get rid of that empty edge. The grid size is weird... it's like 4x4 but really crowded, with nasty-looking empty margins.
I tried a couple of apps to change dpi values to default, but they wouldn't read current dpi and no new values could be applied. Maybe this is linked to the Play Store incompatibilities.
How must I install it? Always I installed it (from official .242 and .270 too with RockZ1 Kernel) I had many bugs on this ROM, please help me
HELP
dyonissos said:
I flashed this ROM and my Z1 does not boot at all. When i press the power button, it vibrates once and that's all.
I flashed a stock rom, re-installed recovery and created a pre-rooted zip based on the SG customized firmware. The result was the same. Black screen, no sign of activity.
Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong here?
My device is a C6903 and worked just fine with the pre-rooted .242
Thanks!
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Please help, I'v also got the same problems. I follow everything, but now my phone can not turn on anymore, can not charge. Everytime I press power button, it only vibrate once, but still off. Please help me.
I do the steps from Kitkat and using latest DUAL RECOVERY TWRP.
Thank you in advance
busukusu said:
Please help, I'v also got the same problems. I follow everything, but now my phone can not turn on anymore, can not charge. Everytime I press power button, it only vibrate once, but still off. Please help me.
I do the steps from Kitkat and using latest DUAL RECOVERY TWRP.
Thank you in advance
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I fond the solutions for my problems. I test Fastboot at It work. When Power Off, press Volume Up and connect the USB Cable, then I can detect my phone with command: fastboot devices
After that, using Flashtools and install any FTF source with Kitkat 108, then flash it using Flashtools at computer PC. Prepare downloaded FTF files about 1 GB size at the same computer drive, then run Flashtools and then connect Press Volume Down and connect with USB cable, after that Flashtools display will show that my phone detected / connected, and continue with flashing FTF files, the process about 10 minutes less, and after finish flashing, disconnect USB cable, press Power button and YES it work again.
After that I have to install again with TWRP and install any Stock preroot firmware.
dyonissos said:
I flashed this ROM and my Z1 does not boot at all. When i press the power button, it vibrates once and that's all.
I flashed a stock rom, re-installed recovery and created a pre-rooted zip based on the SG customized firmware. The result was the same. Black screen, no sign of activity.
Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong here?
My device is a C6903 and worked just fine with the pre-rooted .242
Thanks!
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I had the exact same problem. Ended up going back to my nandroid backup.
I am on locked bootloader. Not sure if that is the problem.
@Ahki767 could you please post md5 of the package? I am trying to make sure my download is not corrupt.
zgomot said:
edit: One issue thus far is some incompatibility on the Play Store, for instance Galaxy On Fire - Alliances. I can download it on any rom (CM/stock) except this one. Anyway to fix this?
edit2: Are dpi values changed for the launcher? I've tried a couple of xposed modules but I can't seem to get rid of that empty edge. The grid size is weird... it's like 4x4 but really crowded, with nasty-looking empty margins.
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if you're still on this rom, you can change the dpi in /system/build.prop look for lcd_density and change it to 480 (original value). only thing i can think of for incompatibility is maybe an out of date play services
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@Ahki767 could you please post md5 of the package? I am trying to make sure my download is not corrupt.
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md5 check: 0406a4743310ee19209cfedcf0c728c9
make sure you're flashing at least from latest kit kat or lollipop
Related
This is only what has worked for me i take no responsibility for anyones phone catching fire after following my guide/advice. Tested myself on a UK D802 16GB on Three Network! Confirmed working on 32GB devices now too!!
This needs formatting to make it easier to read. I will get around to it but here is the basic info needed!
Please READ this entire first post before asking questions that are already answered.
Today i have managed to flash the European Open Kitkat rom and root it and keep TWRP recovery. It worked for me but can't guarantee the same results for you.
Prerequisites. (Skip this if you already have rooted JB rom with custom recovery)
First i downgraded to Jellybean using this guide. I downgraded to "UK Open 16GB D80210B_00.kdz" i'm not sure if that's required though.
Then I rooted it using IORoot.
Then i installed TWRP using Freegee from the Play Store.
From here you are ready to flash or you can start from here if you already have root and recovery on Jellybean.
You need these three files.
1. My modded Stock rom zip.
Mirror 1 | Mirror 2
2. Savoca Modded Boot.img.
3. SuperSU ZIP.
Now to flash! (Take out your simcard first.)
1. Boot into TWRP and flash the modded stock rom DOWNLOAD 1. It will take a while and the screen may turn off during this, just press power button. Ignore the failed error!
2. Now go to main TWRP screen and select Reboot Recovery. (Wouldn't mount system otherwise!)
3. Now go to Mount and make sure System is ticked. (Not sure if required but do it anyway!)
4. Now flash Savoca's modified boot.img DOWNLOAD 2.
5. Again go to Mount and make sure System is selected.
6. Now flash SuperSU ZIP DOWNLOAD 3.
7. Now i wiped data here not sure if it's required as the rom wipes system but do it anyway!
8. Replace sim and reboot and all should be well!
If you have NO MOBILE NETWORK i got this error and that's why i recommended removing sim card. I had to repeatedly toggle wifi on and off, and airplane mode and restarted a few times. Not sure what fixed it but don't panic it DOES work.
Bugs and Fixes!
Audio Hissing/Crackling on Headphones.
This is present on all Kitkat roms currently. Some users don't get it most do. Type of headphones seems to be a factor. The following fix is temporary and will revert after a reboot. So needs to be repeated if your phones reboots for any reason.
Type in phone dial pad 3845#*802# and it will show Hidden Service Menu.
Click on "ELT Test", select "Manual Mode" and select "Test Start".
With headphones plugged in select "Audio Loopback" and than select "Test Start".
Blow gently into the microphone and keep on this test 20 seconds or more.
Once done back out and play music. Enjoy!
No LTE/4G anymore?
It seems to require a change of bands for some to get LTE working. There is a value to edit in build.prop. You can do this manually with a root explorer and setting correct permissions after changing, I've found the easiest way is to download JRummy Build.prop editor from market.
Open the Build Prop Editor app.
Find the value "ro.telephony.default_network" and select it.
Notice the property value will be set to "9". Change this to "11" and let the app reboot phone.
If you still don't have LTE try again but change the value to "13" and let the app reboot phone.
Bluetooth Battery Drain
This is NOT real battery drain so please don't worry about it. It is a falsely reported statistic. I get battery life on a par with 4.2.2. Around 8 hours screen on time which is fantastic! If you have battery drain please try a full wipe, don't restore apps from another rom do it manually. Take a look at your apps.
How is it done?!
The modded zip is stripped down to include only the System, Modem and Cust partitions. These are all that is required for Kitkat to play nice with Savocas modified boot.img. I edited the updater-script to remove the entries for all partitions except those listed above and repacked it up nicely to flash. So it is possible to do this with any future updates too. The Cust partition is necessary in case your partition has old carrier stuff still on there, this flashes a clean Cust partition.
Thanks to:
LenAsh for the flashable zip i modded.
Savoca for the modded Boot.img and modules.
Chainfire for SuperSU.
Jesus for blessing all the little children.
it would be great if you also make one for the 32gb version
anyways, great work, dude!
I'm flashing it right now and looking up your address at the same time in case it won't work ;]
How long should it take to boot ?
superbonto said:
it would be great if you also make one for the 32gb version
anyways, great work, dude!
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As i've said it seems like there isn't a difference between md5's of 32gb and 16gb versions of Kitkat i just wouldn't want to say test it... But in theory it should work just fine.
paniczklos said:
I'm flashing it right now and looking up your address at the same time in case it won't work ;]
How long should it take to boot ?
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Let me know how it goes...you know just to give me a running start I assume you're 16GB user? It doesn't take long to boot but if it loops make sure you have wiped data in recovery. It is safe to do factory reset in standard recovery too as i tried it when trying to get my network back on!
ephumuris said:
As i've said it seems like there isn't a difference between md5's of 32gb and 16gb versions of Kitkat i just wouldn't want to say test it... But in theory it should work just fine.
Let me know how it goes...you know just to give me a running start I assume you're 16GB user? It doesn't take long to boot but if it loops make sure you have wiped data in recovery. It is safe to do factory reset in standard recovery too as i tried it when trying to get my network back on!
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I'm preparing a dead fish to throw it on your doormat ;p
I'm on 12th minute of booting - LG logo and led flashing green-to-blue.
And yes I'm 16GB
How to use the standard recovery ?
Is it repeatedly making the boot sound? Hold power button and volume down until LG logo flashes up, then release power button and press again whilst keeping hold of volume. You should get a white screen. Just press power twice i think that should reset it.
I'm pretty sure it didn't take me 12 minutes to boot
Can you please tell us how to mod the original EUR kdz? I can't download 2 gigabytes now and I already have the kdz file. Is there any guide?
Thanks ephumuris
Hey TC i have a lg g2 16gb that i bought from amazon. I am also on the three network in the uk. I do not get 4g option on my phone. Sorry for OT but i havent met anyone else on here using three and g2. Any help would be appreciated.
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Hey TC i have a lg g2 16gb that i bought from amazon. I am also on the three network in the uk. I do not get 4g option on my phone. Sorry for OT but i havent met anyone else on here using three and g2. Any help would be appreciated. View attachment 2630159
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What rom are you running? I get the option for gsm/wcdma/lte auto. Although no 4g for me on Three in Hull yet.
badchip said:
Can you please tell us how to mod the original EUR kdz? I can't download 2 gigabytes now and I already have the kdz file. Is there any guide?
Thanks ephumuris
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I'm guessing there is some sort of tool to extract the KDZ files and then all you need out of that is system.img and modem.bin and cust.bin... Easy to make an update script or i can upload one for you. I've never needed to extract a KDZ though...
ephumuris said:
Is it repeatedly making the boot sound? Hold power button and volume down until LG logo flashes up, then release power button and press again whilst keeping hold of volume. You should get a white screen. Just press power twice i think that should reset it.
I'm pretty sure it didn't take me 12 minutes to boot
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Doing that boots the TWRP. i've wiped the data like a satan, in every possible way. There's no boot loop - it's just booting and booting and booting. I think I'll have to go back to stock and repeat. Or is there any way to upload files to the phone through recovery (I remeber there was this option in clokcwork recovery ) ?
paniczklos said:
Doing that boots the TWRP. i've wiped the data like a satan, in every possible way. There's no boot loop - it's just booting and booting and booting. I think I'll have to go back to stock and repeat. Or is there any way to upload files to the phone through recovery (I remeber there was this option in clokcwork recovery ) ?
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I'm not sure if there is an option in TWRP i've certainly not seen it. I find it strange that you are getting stuck at boot screen... Maybe it matter which JB rom you come from?
My original one was 80210B Euro open rom.
"UK Open 16GB D80210B_00.kdz"
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I'm not sure if there is an option in TWRP i've certainly not seen it. I find it strange that you are getting stuck at boot screen... Maybe it matter which JB rom you come from?
My original one was 80210B Euro open rom.
"UK Open 16GB D80210B_00.kdz"
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D80210A_00.kdz - it's EUR open + OTA update to E version.
I'm trying do sideload the files through ADB ;/
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I'm guessing there is some sort of tool to extract the KDZ files and then all you need out of that is system.img and modem.bin and cust.bin... Easy to make an update script or i can upload one for you. I've never needed to extract a KDZ though...
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Thanks, I found this guide but it doesn't mention the download from Savoca. Should I just follow it (and use the KKROM_template.zip)? Or what do you recommend? I really can't to flash KK with root on my device
paniczklos said:
D80210A_00.kdz - it's EUR open + OTA update to E version.
I'm trying do sideload the files through ADB ;/
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The starting rom is the only thing i can think of that could make a difference if you followed instructions exactly all the factors are the same besides that!
It would help if anyone else has downloaded it and flashed successfully or unsuccessfully to let us know!
badchip said:
Thanks, I found this guide but it doesn't mention the download from Savoca. Should I just follow it (and use the KKROM_template.zip)? Or what do you recommend? I really can't to flash KK with root on my device
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That guide will give you a rooted Kitkat rom but no custom recovery. Which is a risky position to be in
Although the tool would be useful in that thread it would allow you to get the system.img, modem.bin and cust.bin you need. I could then provide a blank update zip with just the correct updater-script for you?
ephumuris said:
The starting rom is the only thing i can think of that could make a difference if you followed instructions exactly all the factors are the same besides that!
It would help if anyone else has downloaded it and flashed successfully or unsuccessfully to let us know!
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I'm downloading the UK open EUR and I'll start over.
ephumuris said:
That guide will give you a rooted Kitkat rom but no custom recovery. Which is a risky position to be in
Although the tool would be useful in that thread it would allow you to get the system.img, modem.bin and cust.bin you need. I could then provide a blank update zip with just the correct updater-script for you?
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I would very much appreciate that. I have used the tool to extract the kdz and dz. I have the files in screenshot now.
Whats the proper next step?
Thanks for your help
edit: The meta-inf folder is from the KK template provided in that thread, I suppose I don't need that.
Hi!
Firstly thanks for this!
and secondly i have to say that i already flashed to my LG G2 32gb and works like a charm... btw i also did it with another way:
1-Downgrade to 4.2.2.
2-when your in v.4.2.2 root and recovery.
3-i used lastest CWM version from Philz.
4-FLash your Rom.zip
5-reboot to recovery. (Dunno if this is really necessary but just in case i did it too)
6-Flash Savoca Patched
7-Flash Root
8-Reboot
9-ENjoy EUR 20b =)
Thanks!
Great to confirm working on 32gb too. Badchip you might have to wait til later unless you can use that existing meta inf folder. I've just left for work so not at laptop.
Try deleting every file but only keep.
Meta inf folder.
System.IMG
Modem.bin
Custom.bin
Zip those up and flash them. Should work if the update script is right in meta inf folder.
@iall5tar What base jellybean rom did you downgrade to?
And regarding custom recovery it should work with any cwm philz or twrp. I just referenced twrp as that's what I use.
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What you mean about folder meta-inf? im not a expert i just want to give a try and it worked xD
I flashed 4.4.4 and i cant get the voicemail button on the dialer to work. Everytime i press it it shows a menu to add the voicemail number then i go into the settings and its disabled.
I am enclosing screenshots to better describe the problem. I cant post links because of post count. So please copy and paste into your browser to view the images.
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jobrien2001 said:
I flashed 4.4.4 and i cant get the voicemail button on the dialer to work. Everytime i press it it shows a menu to add the voicemail number then i go into the settings and its disabled.
I am enclosing screenshots to better describe the problem. I cant post links because of post count. So please copy and paste into your browser to view the images.
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I can't see the images.
You didn't say how or which 4.4.4 you flashed.
Was it the stock firmware, or a custom ROM? How did you flash: OTA, TWRP, CWM or ODIN?
What were you running before?
Did you do a wipe before you flashed?
Have you tried flashing the full stock firmware twice, without rebooting which is recommended with 4.4.4
Rob
rlichtefeld said:
I can't see the images.
You didn't say how or which 4.4.4 you flashed.
Was it the stock firmware, or a custom ROM? How did you flash: OTA, TWRP, CWM or ODIN?
What were you running before?
Did you do a wipe before you flashed?
Have you tried flashing the full stock firmware twice, without rebooting which is recommended with 4.4.4
Rob
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Hello,
I uploaded the images to imgur if you have any trouble viewing them. I would place full links but the forum wont let me. Copy and paste please.
i.imgur.com/GfLr6KI.png
i.imgur.com/8JGxMV3.png
I was on 4.4.2 before
Also I add another screenshot which shows my software versions
i.imgur.com/u9z8pLt.png
I did a full wipe. Actually not sure, i used CWM and used the option on the menu to do a "clean wipe for a new rom".
I flashed stock 4.4.4 firmware using ODIN.
Then i odin CF auto root, then i odin CWN.
No, i havent flashed twice without rebooting. how do i accomplish that? everytime i flash it reboots. Also how can i perform a full wipe?
jobrien2001 said:
Hello,
I uploaded the images to imgur if you have any trouble viewing them. I would place full links but the forum wont let me. Copy and paste please.
i.imgur.com/GfLr6KI.png
i.imgur.com/8JGxMV3.png
I was on 4.4.2 before
Also I add another screenshot which shows my software versions
i.imgur.com/u9z8pLt.png
I did a full wipe. Actually not sure, i used CWM and used the option on the menu to do a "clean wipe for a new rom".
I flashed stock 4.4.4 firmware using ODIN.
Then i odin CF auto root, then i odin CWN.
No, i havent flashed twice without rebooting. how do i accomplish that? everytime i flash it reboots. Also how can i perform a full wipe?
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I've attached what my Call Settings says, not the same as yours, and I'm running stock 4.4.4. Mine say "Voice Mail", yours says "My Carrier"
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My Phone Info shows the same info as yours.
If you did a Wipe for ROM from CWM that should do it.
As to how to flash twice:
Flash the first time, make sure that the ODIN check box for reboot is off. When flash is complete, remove the battery by pulling it, don't press any buttons. Then, wait minute or two, and replace the battery. Go directly to Download Mode and flash a 2nd time. Then, you can let the phone boot into the system.
At that point, before you flash anything else - try the Voicemail.
One, more thing where did you download your 4.4.4 firmware? These are the two that should work:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/general/firmwares-official-mdl-mk2-nb4-t2816508
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/34779/M919UVUFNH7_M919TMBFNH7_TMB.zip/
Rob
Hi again,
I think i got the file from the first link the mega one. I just run check on it i got:
M919UVUFNH7_M919TMBFNH7_M919UVUFNH7_HOME.tar.md5
md5 8c0e22bc2acccb82418a7cd97121968f
sha1 4fd6bb73fed26f5adc73edb9e168ad119f7dc0a1 d2636786
I am going to flash twice and report back.
well i flashed twice with odin, all stock, same problem.
Is there an alternate dialer i can use that replaces the built in one?
jobrien2001 said:
well i flashed twice with odin, all stock, same problem.
Is there an alternate dialer i can use that replaces the built in one?
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Does Visual Voicemail work?
Could it be your SIM? How old/new is your SIM.
Another thought is that since you are on a stock ROM, the T-Mobile store may be able to help or calling 611. You could tell them you took the OTA update, and this is what happened.
Rob
lordena and
rlichtefeld said:
Does Visual Voicemail work?
Could it be your SIM? How old/new is your SIM.
Another thought is that since you are on a stock ROM, the T-Mobile store may be able to help or calling 611. You could tell them you took the OTA update, and this is what happened.
Rob
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Its unlocked and from another carrier. And yes the SIM card is new 2 weeks maybe. Think that could be it? i dont recall the voicemail working on the new sim.
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Its unlocked and from another carrier. And yes the SIM card is new 2 weeks maybe. Think that could be it? i dont recall the voicemail working on the new sim.
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I would guess that non-TMO carrier has more to do with it than the version. You didn't say which other company's network you were using, but you may want to ask on this thread about the issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/help/using-t-mobile-m919-att-network-t2880349
Rob
jobrien2001 said:
Its unlocked and from another carrier.
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Wait a minute..... Um that's your problem most likely. Regardless what carrier you're on you need to flash the firmware for your model. What model or what carrier is your phone originally from.
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Wait a minute..... Um that's your problem most likely. Regardless what carrier you're on you need to flash the firmware for your model. What model or what carrier is your phone originally from.
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The phone is originally t mobile SGH-M919. I bought an unlock code and my current carrier is movistar (telefonica) peru.
Ok so I have rooted cheap $10 phones that I don't care about, but not my G3. I have the t-mobile LG G3 and would like to know what the best mod is for performance since it is getting a bit slow. I want 7.0 since it is new and fresh. I want to know how safe this is and how easy and most importantly the instructions. Thanks in advance for your help.
i have the international variant, D855, i'm using resurrection remix, i believe it's the stablest one that gathers as many tweaks as possible.
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Ok so I have rooted cheap $10 phones that I don't care about, but not my G3. I have the t-mobile LG G3 and would like to know what the best mod is for performance since it is getting a bit slow. I want 7.0 since it is new and fresh. I want to know how safe this is and how easy and most importantly the instructions. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Teamoctos is best to use flash 35b
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Teamoctos is best to use flash 35b
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I have no idea what any of that means. Could you please explain as I need actual instructions since I have never done this
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I have no idea what any of that means. Could you please explain as I need actual instructions since I have never done this
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https://www.teamoctos.com/oct-n-builds/
Opengapps.org get 7.1.1 pico gapps arm
Download 35b bootstack make sure u rooted and get the latest twrp
Flashing notes:
1.do a clean installation do factory reset then advance wipe dalvik cache,cache,data,system then swap.
2. Install 35b bootstack first then flash ROM,Gapps,35b again then Mr.bump then restart.
If u need a zip file for all of this let me know I will upload it asap
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i have the international variant, D855, i'm using resurrection remix, i believe it's the stablest one that gathers as many tweaks as possible.
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I have no idea what any of that means. Could you please explain as I need actual instructions since I have never done this
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I have no idea what any of that means. Could you please explain as I need actual instructions since I have never done this
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Are u rooted just start there
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I have no idea what any of that means. Could you please explain as I need actual instructions since I have never done this
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If u got hangouts or Kik let me know any type messenger I will gladly help u out
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Are u rooted just start there
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If u got hangouts or Kik let me know any type messenger I will gladly help u out
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Do you have discord? I think that would be the best option.
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Do you have discord? I think that would be the best option.
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Send me the link for that app
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Send me the link for that app
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https://discord.gg/7Hq44
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https://discord.gg/7Hq44
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Add me rootmaster354
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Add me rootmaster354
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Did you join the server? If not look at the bottom right corner and send me the 4 digits
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Did you join the server? If not look at the bottom right corner and send me the 4 digits
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#4250
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Procedure
fenonce said:
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first, you have to root your device, there are many variants (d855, d851, d850 ...), check what's yours, and look for how to root it in here or YouTube for clearer tutorials, you'll have to install TWRP recovery too, for this you'll need Autorec, check this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/apk-flash-twrp-autorec-thanks-to-t3081396 , pay attention to what android version you're using, download the appropriate version for your android (5.1 LP, 6.0 MM).
now head to resurrection remix download page: https://sourceforge.net/projects/resurrectionremix/files/?source=navbar , look for your device and download the rom, next, you'll need the google apps zip, head to Opengapps (just google it and click the first link, their website), choose these parameters : "ARM", "7.1", "Pico", and hit download.
move the two .zip files (the rom and the gapps) to your external memory card, and reboot your phone to recovery:
1- turn off your phone.
2- press volume down and power simultaneously till you see the phone booting (LG logo), release the two buttons for one second or two, and press them again till you see a factory reset page, just press yes as it'll take you to the recovery, assuming you've already installed the TWRP recovery, if it's not installed, pressing yes will RESET YOUR PHONE)
in the recovery, select wipe (and wipe (cache, data, BE CAREFUL NOT TO WIPE INTERNAL STORAGE, as it's your phone's storage and you may lose your photos ...etc. unless you backed them up and you know what you're doing).
after you finish the wiping process, head to install, and select the zips in your external memory card, and flash them (select the zip, hit install, confirm by swiping from left to right), the same procedure applies to google apps file. after that reboot your phone and let it settle, it may take up to five min at first boot. once you see the welcome page, you're done.
I’m sorry for replying so late, I was busy these last two weeks, but I’ve noticed that XDA’s dear members have already took care of you, anyway, I’m still here if you need any further explanations.
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first, you have to root your device, there are many variants (d855, d851, d850 ...), check what's yours, and look for how to root it in here or YouTube for clearer tutorials, you'll have to install TWRP recovery too, for this you'll need Autorec, check this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/apk-flash-twrp-autorec-thanks-to-t3081396 , pay attention to what android version you're using, download the appropriate version for your android (5.1 LP, 6.0 MM).
now head to resurrection remix download page: https://sourceforge.net/projects/resurrectionremix/files/?source=navbar , look for your device and download the rom, next, you'll need the google apps zip, head to Opengapps (just google it and click the first link, their website), choose these parameters : "ARM", "7.1", "Pico", and hit download.
move the two .zip files (the rom and the gapps) to your external memory card, and reboot your phone to recovery:
1- turn off your phone.
2- press volume down and power simultaneously till you see the phone booting (LG logo), release the two buttons for one second or two, and press them again till you see a factory reset page, just press yes as it'll take you to the recovery, assuming you've already installed the TWRP recovery, if it's not installed, pressing yes will RESET YOUR PHONE)
in the recovery, select wipe (and wipe (cache, data, BE CAREFUL NOT TO WIPE INTERNAL STORAGE, as it's your phone's storage and you may lose your photos ...etc. unless you backed them up and you know what you're doing).
after you finish the wiping process, head to install, and select the zips in your external memory card, and flash them (select the zip, hit install, confirm by swiping from left to right), the same procedure applies to google apps file. after that reboot your phone and let it settle, it may take up to five min at first boot. once you see the welcome page, you're done.
I’m sorry for replying so late, I was busy these last two weeks, but I’ve noticed that XDA’s dear members have already took care of you, anyway, I’m still here if you need any further explanations.
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Dude I got it rooted already and installed OctOS. This guide is really good though and thanks. I got the Gapps and I got the rom and that stuff. I had a question though. I was not told to move my stuff to an SD card and I didn't and I just flashed it in TWRP recovery. Second of all I wanted ask I also was told to flash MR_Bump after flashing the ROM and Gapps which allowed the device to boot. IDK if that is normal. I have D851. Lastly, is my device still rooted? Or do I need to install something and how easy is it to switch roms, since idk if oct os is my thing since it has weird icons and the camera only does 1080p
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Dude I got it rooted already and installed OctOS. This guide is really good though and thanks. I got the Gapps and I got the rom and that stuff. I had a question though. I was not told to move my stuff to an SD card and I didn't and I just flashed it in TWRP recovery. Second of all I wanted ask I also was told to flash MR_Bump after flashing the ROM and Gapps which allowed the device to boot. IDK if that is normal. I have D851. Lastly, is my device still rooted? Or do I need to install something and how easy is it to switch roms, since idk if oct os is my thing since it has weird icons and the camera only does 1080p
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I’ve never been told about that MR_bump, i don't know if it's something special to the D851 variant, or it depends on the rom you're using, but anyway, I’ve never used it to make my phone boot, when encountering a bootloop, either I reflash the same rom, if the problem persists, I flash my backup (or any other OS since the problem is the rom I was trying to flash) or I, simply, go back to stock via LGFlashtool.
switching between roms is as easy it seems, you download the rom.zip, the gapps (if needed), you go to the recovery, flash them both, and reboot, that's all. Sometimes you'll have to flash the modem/radio files before flashing a new rom, this problem usually occurs when you switch from stock to aosp (android open source project) roms.
and you should know that the root depends on the rom too, for example, using a stock based rom (Fulmics ...) would require flashing an additional zip to get root privileges, unlike aosp based roms, like cynaogenMod, "lineage", or resurrection remix which I’m currently using, they usually use an implemented root app, it's accessible in "developer options".
I’m not a camera guy though, even if the camera in this phone doesn't deserve a bad software, I admit that LG stock roms offer the best rendering when it comes to taking shots/shooting videos, but they suck at heavy tasks and multitasking, and they usually cause the phone to heat up, besides, I kind of like the aosp interface (like nexus devices), that's why I gave up on camera, after all, it isn't that bad on resurrection remix, so no big deal.
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I’ve never been told about that MR_bump, i don't know if it's something special to the D851 variant, or it depends on the rom you're using, but anyway, I’ve never used it to make my phone boot, when encountering a bootloop, either I reflash the same rom, if the problem persists, I flash my backup (or any other OS since the problem is the rom I was trying to flash) or I, simply, go back to stock via LGFlashtool.
switching between roms is as easy it seems, you download the rom.zip, the gapps (if needed), you go to the recovery, flash them both, and reboot, that's all. Sometimes you'll have to flash the modem/radio files before flashing a new rom, this problem usually occurs when you switch from stock to aosp (android open source project) roms.
and you should know that the root depends on the rom too, for example, using a stock based rom (Fulmics ...) would require flashing an additional zip to get root privileges, unlike aosp based roms, like cynaogenMod, "lineage", or resurrection remix which I’m currently using, they usually use an implemented root app, it's accessible in "developer options".
I’m not a camera guy though, even if the camera in this phone doesn't deserve a bad software, I admit that LG stock roms offer the best rendering when it comes to taking shots/shooting videos, but they suck at heavy tasks and multitasking, and they usually cause the phone to heat up, besides, I kind of like the aosp interface (like nexus devices), that's why I gave up on camera, after all, it isn't that bad on resurrection remix, so no big deal.
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Ok I might try RR soon and I think for me I just would install it and I have gapps. Do I have to put them on the sd card? Why do people do that? Also, I found an app called opencamera that is pretty good, but idk the G3 is the best camera I have
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Ok I might try RR soon and I think for me I just would install it and I have gapps. Do I have to put them on the sd card? Why do people do that? Also, I found an app called opencamera that is pretty good, but idk the G3 is the best camera I have
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people usually put them in the sd card to wipe everything (internal storage, data, cache) and start fresh.
i tried open camera, wasn't pleases by the results, so i'm just using the stock camera that comes with the RR rom.
Hit the thanks button and Enjoy. Any problems let me and others here know. Dirty flash the updates NOT the initial flash of this rom but the updates to it. As of 9-3-18 i will be switching to Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver, that being said i do not know if i will have to change anything or do anything different to keep pushing these updates out but i will most definitely try to keep them coming.
Data and SIM fixed
Rom Zip = flash this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939835046, Gapps, and SuperSU
after the rom has booted up install root browser and navigate to the the ROM zip, extract build.prop in system folder and replace the one in your new root/system folder with it and reboot your phone.
Update
4-17-18
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569969556 replace build.prop in root/system with the one in the ROM zips system/build.prop after boot then reboot
4-24-18
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939836755
its got root built in but, If you are updating and already had supersu then you will have to flash the supersu zip anyways or it will say the binary is occupied. If you are not updating all you need is to install the supersu.apk . Data and SIM is working. After the rom boots up and you have root and a root browser replace the phones system/build.prop with the one in this zips system/build.prop and reboot. follow this process if there are any future updates.
5-2-2018
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=818222786056028458
No special directions root is not built in
5-13-18
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890278863836285207
No special directions root is not built in
5-20-18
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322265526
5-31-18
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890278863836288847
7-28-18
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528060531
9-3-18
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903997130
10-07-18
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904022217
10-10-18
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904024839
12-7-18
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603868410
12-15-18
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603875897
2-24-19
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397901058
3-24-19
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397924748
5-6-19
http://download1486.mediafire.com/5...73/lineage-14.1-20190507-UNOFFICIAL-d2att.zip
Temporary link due to problems with AFH
I Have Added the OTA-Updater App (More details in the last pages of this thread)
8-7-19
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117931911
ditched ota updater
10-11-19
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1899786940962606099
recommend clean flash (built with different computer and proprietary blobs pulled directly from stock nj2 device plus some from an early build of this rom),
not built with su or ota updater (I experienced issues with ota updater because of download link problems) ,
also I do not have anything to do with the security patches, they are released to the source when they are ready. The patch level to this build is Sept. 5.
My apologies for the lapse in updates, and responses.
setprop persist.lineage.nofool true in terminal emulator with root privs (type su first grant permission then setprop persist.lineage.nofool true) gets rid of persistant notification
Bluetooth dialtone when playing music fix
Settings > Battery > tap in 3-dot menu at top right tap on Battery optimisation. To show all apps and services here, select the ‘All apps’ options under the dropdown. Tap on both of the Bluetooth services and change them to Don't optimise.
First of all, thank you for taking on this task as this is a nice device to this day.
Installed to test with the following results in regards to sim card / mobile data.
Upon setup, no sim card detected and no baseband or imei. Restarting with same results and certain obvious settings greyed out. I think your endeveor is most positive. Again, thank you...
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Joker1716 said:
You have a ROM where the sim works try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/help/solution-lineage-os-sim-t3640689 page 1 of the thread if you want I do not have a sim at all or I would
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Sim still not working after doing this.
DerPuGNa said:
Sim still not working after doing this.
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Did you mess with any settings under cellular networks? And there is a sim status option in the about phone/status? I don't have a sim or service so I can't help in that area
DerPuGNa said:
Sim still not working after doing this.
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Samsung phone info and test apk in play store
DerPuGNa said:
Sim still not working after doing this.
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I noticed the I was on nj1 and the rom is for nj2 so I flashed this it may fix it it may not but it's the modem and bootloader for nj2
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347797347
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First of all, thank you for taking on this task as this is a nice device to this day.
Installed to test with the following results in regards to sim card / mobile data.
Upon setup, no sim card detected and no baseband or imei. Restarting with same results and certain obvious settings greyed out. I think your endeveor is most positive. Again, thank you...
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347797347 bootloader and modem for nj2 flashable zip the rom is made around nj2 so you may need to flash this to get data just a suggestion
I needed nj2 for my sim to work with carbon, so that makes sense. I'll flash this later.
Joker1716 said:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347797347 bootloader and modem for nj2 flashable zip the rom is made around nj2 so you may need to flash this to get data just a suggestion
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Yeah thanks, been running NJ2 for a long time. I'll look into some things soon.
Has anyone tried the settings/system profiles/default/settings I noticed that the default configuration is not setup so either turning system profiles off or configuring them accordingly may help. You may have to configure them then reboot. I wish I could help more but I can not being as I don't have a sim. I only use wifi on this phone.
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Did you mess with any settings under cellular networks? And there is a sim status option in the about phone/status? I don't have a sim or service so I can't help in that area
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I didn't mess anything about sim or related to sim.
Joker1716 said:
I noticed the I was on nj1 and the rom is for nj2 so I flashed this it may fix it it may not but it's the modem and bootloader for nj2
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347797347
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I've flash this and still nothing. If you look closely into the settings, I've manage to have a signal because I revert back to OCT N OS. Because I need to copy the lib-sec.ro from the working ROM and paste it to the Linage OS.
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Has anyone tried the settings/system profiles/default/settings I noticed that the default configuration is not setup so either turning system profiles off or configuring them accordingly may help. You may have to configure them then reboot. I wish I could help more but I can not being as I don't have a sim. I only use wifi on this phone.
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Disabled this setting and still nothing. Tried everything you've said. Replace the Lib-sec.ro, flash the NJ2 modem. still nothing. I've notice that baseband and IMEI is unknown at the Linage OS.
*#*#4636#*#* is a testing menu.
I have contacted lineage about the sim and data problem to see if they know what the deal is now its a waiting game. The other variants I have built for (d2spr,d2tmo) have no issues as of yet hopefully there will be a solution soon.
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*#*#4636#*#* is a testing menu.
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Unknown IMEI as i said.
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Unknown IMEI as i said.
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Got it to recognise the baseband and imei its a small process I will get the file uploaded and directions posted shortly
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Unknown IMEI as i said.
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I have been up for days trying to figure out this problem. I believe I have found the solution, as i do not have a SIM i cant fully test but i did get the Rom to recognize the efs information. This is the process:
Rom Zip = flash this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939835046, Gapps, and SuperSU
after the rom has booted up install root browser and navigate to the the ROM zip, extract build.prop in system folder and replace the one in your new root/system folder with it and reboot your phone.
I did all that and included a screenshot in the previous post
please let me know how it worked for you you may still need to disable system profiles and work with the settings after the sim is recognized
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I have been up for days trying to figure out this problem. I believe I have found the solution, as i do not have a SIM i cant fully test but i did get the Rom to recognize the efs information. This is the process:
First install the Rom from the first post in the thread 4-13-18
Second install the GAPPS and SuperSU
Third install root browser navigate to root/system/build.prop and copy it onto your sdcard
Fourth dirty flash this Rom Zip = https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962187416754475323 or this if sim still isnt recognized https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939835046 and SuperSU
Fifth after the rom has booted up open root browser navigate to the place where you copied the build.prop to and replace the one in your new root/system with it and reboot your phone. If sim still is not recognized flash the second links ROM zip and continue with the instructions.
I did all that and included a screenshot in the previous post
please let me know how it worked for you you may still need to disable system profiles and work with the settings after the sim is recognized
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"Rom from the first post in the thread 4-13-18" where is it?
instead of installing the rom and copy the build.prop, can I just copy and past the build.prop from the zip? i think that will save a lot of time?
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"Rom from the first post in the thread 4-13-18" where is it?
instead of installing the rom and copy the build.prop, can I just copy and past the build.prop from the zip? i think that will save a lot of time?
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The first post in this thread the ROM link dated 4-12-18 my bad and yes you can
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The first post in this thread the ROM link dated 4-12-18 my bad and yes you can
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You could just install one of the ROMs in the solution post and extract the build.prop from the zip and paste it in the root/system folder it would save a lot of time but I wanted to be thorough
My Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus (3GB RAM) has OTA update problem.
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Its not rooted or modified in any way.
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Phone will reboot normally and show "OTA Update failed".
My question is can I update it to latest build by using Lenovo Update Assistant or should I go in order to avoid bricking?
Can I flash the latest build using "Lenovo Smart Assistant" or QFIL?
Will it create any problem like bricking?
Please help.
Your problem is quite classic, the way to solve it is quite simple, but you'll have to lose your data anyway.
The first way is to check if in your internal storage you have a "/0/carrier" folder. If it's the case, you should flash the file <your_country>.ota.zip (via "apply update from sdcard", if it's not accessible, you should copy this file on your external SD card). It will take some time but then you should download and update your phone
In my latest experience, you can try to use Lenovo tools, but I did not succeed to flash my phone this way (never found the right model)
Personnally, when I want to get back to "updatable stock", I usually do this :
Flash a stock ROM via QFIL, but not the last version (I'm on K5 Plus 2GB, and I flash S042)
Just after success, I reboot to booloader via "Power + Vol -"
Using my PC, I reboot to a TWRP recovery, without flashing it, and without changing the readonly filesystem (via TWRP you can access both internal and external storage) : fastboot boot <path to twrp img file>
Here I flash the /0/carrier/<my_country>.ota.zip
Then I reboot and my ROM is installed, and updatable without the carrier problem
Tell me if you need further explanations.
@adinechin thankyou so much for replying.
I don't need my data because I've already backed up everything.
Can I downgrade to a lower build? For example I have build S051 currently installed, so can I go back to S042 with QFIL without any problems?
Is there any other method which doesn't need TWRP because I'm very much afraid of going custom at this moment, because of my lack of knowledge?
I don't have anything in 0 folder. Its empty even after downloading OTA update.
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@adinechin thankyou so much for replying.
I don't need my data because I've already backed up everything.
Can I downgrade to a lower build? For example I have build S051 currently installed, so can I go back to S042 with QFIL without any problems?
Is there any other method which doesn't need TWRP because I'm very much afraid of going custom at this moment, because of my lack of knowledge?
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Did you check if you have your ota.zip file ? If you can find it, you only have to flash it and that's it
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adinechin said:
Did you check if you have your ota.zip file ? If you can find it, you only have to flash it and that's it
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No, that's what the irritation. After downloading OTA completely, I don't get anything in my 0 folder. That folder is completely empty. No OTA.zip or any other files completely empty.
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No, that's what the irritation. After downloading OTA completely, I don't get anything in my 0 folder. That folder is completely empty. No OTA.zip or any other files completely empty.
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Ok so you can flash any ROM with QFIL, and if you are not comfortable with TWRP, you can try removing your sdcard after flashing ROM, reboot to recovery and flash the OTA.zip.file.
Be aware that flashing with QFIL will also wipe your internal storage.
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@adinechin thank you. I have updated to latest version.
Thankyou so much.
I have few questions.
1. Why we can't flash latest version directly from QFIL?
2. My phone gets shut down automatically if not in use. Is it something hardware related because it was fallen down once and I'm getting this annoying problem even after updating to newer build? Earlier I was thinking it is something software related but now I think its hardware problem. Do you have any idea to share on this?
It gets shut down only after not in use. If I use it for hours it works correctly but as soon I lock the screen it gets switched off and only after removing and reinserting the battery it will on again. No matter how long you press Power button it won't get on. Even recovery combination won't work until I remove and reinsert the battery.
Thanks a ton for helping me.
Apocalypse0 said:
@adinechin thank you. I have updated to latest version.
Thankyou so much.
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Glad I helped you
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1. Why we can't flash latest version directly from QFIL?
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You can, but I personally prefer to update via the phone to be sure all is back to normal stock
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2. My phone gets shut down automatically if not in use.
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I have no idea on this subject, but with what you describe, it seems more likely to me that the phone is "stuck" than "off". I know it can happen some times if an app takes much memory, especially when you just installed the ROM, it takes some time to stabilize. Have you tried to wait a little when it was stuck like that and unlock it a bit later ? Another remark, instead of removing battery (which can be very annoying), try holding Power Vol+ and Vol- during around 10 seconds : you should reboot to download mode (black glowing screen like with QFIL), and then do it again, you should reboot your phone.
It was happening even on older build. Yes I waited and tried everything (key combinations) but nothing worked. That's why I feel its a hardware problem because of the fall the device took. No problem if I keep using it, no hanging problems or other things, but as soon I lock the screen it just gets switched off Very irritating.
Anyway, you've helped me a lot and I really appreciate the way you've kept everything simple because these things go really above my head.
Thanks again.