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Hello everyone, this is my first post here and I am desperate
I am new to modifying these things and I am not having much luck teaching myself how to do this. My ultimate goal is to install this tablet in my car. I have built a side slider out of fiberglass so when it slides in, the tablet lines up with the micro USB port, I need it to charge the tablet while connecting to an external thumb drive which hopefully will be buried inside the dash.
Screw up #1 I found out that I need to "root" the thing in order for the usb mount to work properly, I kept getting an error about SU not installed. So I found and followed this>>> wugfresh.com/nrt it was easy enough to follow and I ended up with a rooted device. (a new look, with new icons 1)
Screw up #2 Something happened and it asked me if I wanted to upgrade to the new operating system, I said "sure why not" so it jumped to something called KitKat 4.4. (A new look, with new icons 2)
At this point I can have a single thumb drive but not charge at the same time. So I kept looking around and found....
Screw up #3 this website... ://mehrvarz.github.io/nexus-7-usbrom this guy seems to have solved all the problems I am having. I followed the install steps and it says this......
•If you are NOT currently running CM 10.1 or USB ROM, you need to first do a factory reset (wipe data partition). This will remove all your apps and custom settings. You may want to install GApps on top
•If you are already running CM 10.1 or USB ROM, you can just roll USB ROM installer "over". It will not harm your apps or custom settings.
Screw up #4 I go hunting to find out how to get CM 10.1 or what it even is and install this (A new look and new icons 3) turns out its something called cynagenmod?? I think its yet another operating system
Screw up #5 and the last nail in the coffin. I find and install this thing. timur.mobi/files/c33/timur-usbhost-2013-04-21-cm10.1.zip
Symptoms as it sits right now,
1. It wont shut off and stay off, it will go to sleep but I cant just hold the power button to shut it off, if I do it automatically restarts and goes to sleep (I think this is possibly by design)
2. far more distressing when it starts it hangs on a pop up that says "Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped"
there is no way to click on anything before this shows up, if I click ok it just keeps popping up. this is about 12 hours of reading and installing and I am pulling my hair out!!! I can build 10 custom fiberglass dashes in the time it takes to get this thing to charge and use a USB drive.
My questions are
1. Are these operating systems I keep installing? 4.3, 4.4, CM10
2. Where do I go from here? do I install the original operating system? reinstall this CM10 thing?
Any help on this would sure help me out. Thanks in advance, Jason
scampo77 said:
Hello everyone, this is my first post here and I am desperate
I am new to modifying these things and I am not having much luck teaching myself how to do this. My ultimate goal is to install this tablet in my car. I have built a side slider out of fiberglass so when it slides in, the tablet lines up with the micro USB port, I need it to charge the tablet while connecting to an external thumb drive which hopefully will be buried inside the dash.
Screw up #1 I found out that I need to "root" the thing in order for the usb mount to work properly, I kept getting an error about SU not installed. So I found and followed this>>> wugfresh.com/nrt it was easy enough to follow and I ended up with a rooted device. (a new look, with new icons 1)
Screw up #2 Something happened and it asked me if I wanted to upgrade to the new operating system, I said "sure why not" so it jumped to something called KitKat 4.4. (A new look, with new icons 2)
At this point I can have a single thumb drive but not charge at the same time. So I kept looking around and found....
Screw up #3 this website... ://mehrvarz.github.io/nexus-7-usbrom this guy seems to have solved all the problems I am having. I followed the install steps and it says this......
•If you are NOT currently running CM 10.1 or USB ROM, you need to first do a factory reset (wipe data partition). This will remove all your apps and custom settings. You may want to install GApps on top
•If you are already running CM 10.1 or USB ROM, you can just roll USB ROM installer "over". It will not harm your apps or custom settings.
Screw up #4 I go hunting to find out how to get CM 10.1 or what it even is and install this (A new look and new icons 3) turns out its something called cynagenmod?? I think its yet another operating system
Screw up #5 and the last nail in the coffin. I find and install this thing. timur.mobi/files/c33/timur-usbhost-2013-04-21-cm10.1.zip
Symptoms as it sits right now,
1. It wont shut off and stay off, it will go to sleep but I cant just hold the power button to shut it off, if I do it automatically restarts and goes to sleep (I think this is possibly by design)
2. far more distressing when it starts it hangs on a pop up that says "Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped"
there is no way to click on anything before this shows up, if I click ok it just keeps popping up. this is about 12 hours of reading and installing and I am pulling my hair out!!! I can build 10 custom fiberglass dashes in the time it takes to get this thing to charge and use a USB drive.
My questions are
1. Are these operating systems I keep installing? 4.3, 4.4, CM10
2. Where do I go from here? do I install the original operating system? reinstall this CM10 thing?
Any help on this would sure help me out. Thanks in advance, Jason
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There is just one Operating System, called Android. 4.3 and 4.4 are updates of that OS, just like windows 7, windows 8, etc... but not that big updates. Cyanogenmod (CM) 10 is a ROM for Android. So it's Android but with some changes, so you can understand, it's customized and has some tweaks and mods.
If you install cm10, what you're doing is just add those themes and tweaks on the stock os that you had. So you're basically installing an "update" made from a team of people who is not the creators of Android (unofficial if you wanna call it like this). If you look on the forum, android development, you'll find cm10 there. It's a ROM as I said, and there are the steps to follow in order to install it.
Hope I helped Jason, goodluck!
Thanks for the response, this cleared things up a bit. I have re installed the CM10 and now I can move around and click on things again. I still cannot get the USB hub to work while charging the tablet. I will keep installing stuff till it explodes
So what is Kitkat? is this a newer version of jellybean?
scampo77 said:
So what is Kitkat? is this a newer version of jellybean?
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Yes it is. Google names their Android versions after sweets. 4.0 was Ice Cream Sandwich, 4.1-4.3 were Jelly Bean and 4.4 is Kit Kat. 4.4.1 is the latest version of Kit Kat.
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Thanks for the response, this cleared things up a bit. I have re installed the CM10 and now I can move around and click on things again. I still cannot get the USB hub to work while charging the tablet. I will keep installing stuff till it explodes
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SO you have a powered OTG cable? And u want the tablet to charge in car and use a thumb drive at the same time? Well I know the elemenx Kernal Supports USB OTG + charge mode
This is what I suggest:
First do a backup while your up and running. Go into your recovery and choose backup. Backup (if any issues later you can always restore)
After backup, load all the files below on the root of your tablet.
NOW Wipre, Use the factory reset option in your recovery (TWRP etc...)
Install/flash ALL files below (in your recovery again) and in order I listed. When all goes well backup again
Install this rom CleanROM 2.5
Install this Kitkat bootloader
Install this KernelElementalX 2.3 For your USB OTG + charge mode
NOTE: When Installing Elemental x kernel pay attention in the install options. You may have to choose the USB OTG + charge mode option.
The first link is CleanROM 2.5. Your Operating system per say. It is pretty much a stock rom with some performance enhancements. Youll be happy with it. :good:
if you are looking for just a quick fix instead of messing around with custom kernels (which is a great learning process by the way) you could just order a docking station from amazon. However, as you probably know by now trying to flash custom roms can leave you with a bricked system. Dont worry Nexus can be saved and I will give a you a good link/tutorial on how to do it. Getting back to the docking station... I believe they run about $30 but it would allow you to charge your tablet and run an OTG cable at the same time. Keep trying to flash (install) a custom kernel that allows USB + OTG (on the go cable) charge mode.
If you completely brick your system...and I mean completely brick here is a great tutorial on how to get your system back up to its original factory settings and then you can just go ahead an root your tablet and start over again. Here is the link -> http://blog.laptopmag.com/how-to-hard-reset-a-bricked-nexus-7-with-your-pc
Here is another option that you should look into...
Look into "multi rom" there is a nice app you can get from the google play store called "multirom manager" and it will allow you to install a modified recovery manager which allows you to boot multiple operating systems on your Nexus 7. You can keep your "stock/original" operating system and install cyanogenmod as a secondary operating system, or the ROM that naturecannon mentioned above and you could use that secondary android rom when you need USB + OTG charge mode capabilities.
Here is a link to the multi manager rom thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457063
I hope it helps.
-droidshadow
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if you are looking for just a quick fix instead of messing around with custom kernels (which is a great learning process by the way) you could just order a docking station from amazon. I believe they run about $30 but it would allow you to charge your tablet and run an OTG cable at the same time. Keep trying to flash (install) a custom kernel that allows USB + OTG (on the go cable) charge mode.
If you completely brick your system...and I mean completely brick here is a great tutorial on how to get your system back up to its original factory settings and then you can just go ahead an root your tablet and start over again. Here is the link -> http://blog.laptopmag.com/how-to-hard-reset-a-bricked-nexus-7-with-your-pc
Here is another option that you should look into...
Look into "multi rom" there is a nice app you can get from the google play store called "multirom manager" and it will allow you to install a modified recovery manager which allows you to boot multiple operating systems on your Nexus 7. You can keep your "stock/original" operating system and install cyanogenmod as a secondary operating system, or the ROM that naturecannon mentioned above and you could use that secondary android rom when you need USB + OTG charge mode capabilities.
Here is a link to the multi manager rom thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457063
I hope it helps.
-droidshadow
Thank you to everyone for all of the help. I have posted like 6 threads and this seems to be the only one that has people willing to help and give me advice, so thanks to all!!
Is anyone here familiar with "timurs kernel"? I am too new to these forums to post a link to the website, but this seems to be my answer in many ways, It is designed specifically for turning this tablet into an automotive installation. I just need help configuring and installing it. there doesn't seem to be much tech support out there for it and it only seems to work on android 4.2. or cyangenmod 10.1. the problem is these software releases seem to be obsolete. I would like to work with this because it seems to have a bunch of options I am interested in like having the tablet shut off with the key and always operating the tablet on its side.
for now, because I can only seem to get help on this forum I will follow these steps
Install this rom CleanROM 2.5
Install this Kitkat bootloader
Install this KernelElementalX 2.3 For your USB OTG + charge mode
NOTE: When Installing Elemental x kernel pay attention in the install options. You may have to choose the USB OTG + charge mode option.
after downloading the first "clean rom 2.5.zip" I saved it to my tablet in downloads, then I restart my tablet while using the power and both volume buttons. go to recovery mode, then I go to install zip from downloads, it starts working for 2 seconds then says (status o) installation aborted and it wont let me continue
Is there a way to do this from my PC? when I install cyanogenmod its all done from my computer and I just plug the tablet into a USB port. this seems to be dummy proof.
scampo77 said:
Is anyone here familiar with "timurs kernel"?
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Pretty sure that Timur kernel is for the Nexus 7(2012).
It looks like this "timurs kkernal" is out dated now and was for last years model. I don't think it will work for me without modification
I am left with trying to do this clean ROM install, I am having difficulty trying to get it to install. I am installing from the boot screen but it doesn't seem to be working, am I doing something wrong? Is there a loader I can use from PC to install stuff?
If I do get this to work will I still be a super user?
Can someone please link me to something or tell me how to install this clean rom?
I want it so bad but I cant get it to go
I've had this tab for awhile now and the lack of updates wasn't an issue for me while my Nexus 7 was still my workhorse. USB port and charging issues has forced me to use the Pro almost exclusively now and it's frustrating. I'm thinking CyanogenMod 13 because it's available and the latest version of android. But I have a couple questions. Please help. I've searched and will continue but a little help would be appreciated.
Internal storage is at the top of my list right now and I believe Cm allows the ability to use SD card as internal storage. It's available in CM12 but apparently not CM13 as it sits as a nightly. Is this still true? I'm going to flash this tab today. Would rather go with 13 but I'll flash a stable 12 because I need this ability.
This isn't really that important but would help with dealing with all my remote controls. Does Cm now have the ability to take advantage of the RF sensor for remote control? In the past it was always blamed on closed source drivers. Still an issue or no?
Thanks for your input. After being away from the scene for awhile I've answered most of my questions. These are the last two.
I have the CM13 version from about a week ago, and it has the option for using the SD card as internal storage. As for the IR blaster, there are a couple of apps on the play-store that worked with CM12, so I assume they will also work with CM13.
Sicron said:
I have the CM13 version from about a week ago, and it has the option for using the SD card as internal storage. As for the IR blaster, there are a couple of apps on the play-store that worked with CM12, so I assume they will also work with CM13.
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Thank you! Guess I'll grab a 13 nightly and get to work :good:
Hey guys. The install went smooth but I'm getting parsing error when trying to install apps from unknown sources. In particular right now I'm trying to get PS Remote Play setup but the only remote app I can get to install needs updating. Every single other download I've tried has failed due to parsing error.
Edit: Now I'm stuck. Cm13 is running fine. Rooting was smooth, flashing Twrp 3.0.0-2 was smooth. But then I started installing my apps from unknown sources. Parsing errors even though it's set to allows unknown sources. Hours of searches, tons of articles dealing with parsing errors and everyone recommends check the unknown sources box. Nice!
During this process I've booted into recovery and even though it worked fine before now it freezes in different areas. The menu will sometimes freeze right away or wait till I try and reboot into recovery, OS, download it doesn't matter. Reinstall Twrp and no change. I originally used Flashify but also tried Twrp manager which was worthless. Shocker.
At this point I want to just start over but I have zero confidence in Twrp. Or is maybe because of flashify? I'm lost. Is clockworkmod available? Most likely regardless of my thinking I'm missing something here. I just need a fresh start. How should I start. I need a recovery first.
IFLATLINEI said:
flashing Twrp 3.0.0-2 was smooth.
During this process I've booted into recovery and even though it worked fine before now it freezes in different areas. The menu will sometimes freeze right away or wait till I try and reboot into recovery, OS, download it doesn't matter. Reinstall Twrp and no change. I originally used Flashify but also tried Twrp manager which was worthless. Shocker.
At this point I want to just start over but I have zero confidence in Twrp. Or is maybe because of flashify? I'm lost. Is clockworkmod available?
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Are you flashing TWRP 3.0.0.2 every time? I wasn't even aware they had a 3.0.0.2 build. And once in a while, they release a build with some problems. If you haven't already, try 3.0.0.0. I'm still back on 2.8.5.0 and no issues like you describe.
redpoint73 said:
Are you flashing TWRP 3.0.0.2 every time? I wasn't even aware they had a 3.0.0.2 build. And once in a while, they release a build with some problems. If you haven't already, try 3.0.0.0. I'm still back on 2.8.5.0 and no issues like you describe.
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Yeah but its 3.0.0-2. https://dl.twrp.me/mondrianwifiue/
Somehow I got it all worked out. Starting over from scratch. The problem now is how to update to more recent nightlies. TWRP doesn't see any files anymore.
IFLATLINEI said:
Yeah but its 3.0.0-2. https://dl.twrp.me/mondrianwifiue/
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I don't know why they just switched from the last digit in the version number being -1, -2, etc, instead of .1, .2 (dash instead of dot) which they used for years.
But that misses the point. If you are having trouble on a brand new TWRP version, try a previous, known good one.
redpoint73 said:
I don't know why they just switched from the last digit in the version number being -1, -2, etc, instead of .1, .2 (dash instead of dot) which they used for years.
But that misses the point. If you are having trouble on a brand new TWRP version, try a previous, known good one.
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Yeah I got ya. I may try another one. Problem is I couldn't begin to guess which one is a "known good one". I know I've used a few starting with a 2.8 something up to the one I'm using now. None of these were even able to get me this far. But thanks
IFLATLINEI said:
The problem now is how to update to more recent nightlies. TWRP doesn't see any files anymore.
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You have the right location selected, correct (internal storage vs. SD card)? A number of times, I've switched the location in TWRP, then forgot to change it back and scratched my head wondering where the files went.
redpoint73 said:
You have the right location selected, correct (internal storage vs. SD card)? A number of times, I've switched the location in TWRP, then forgot to change it back and scratched my head wondering where the files went.
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Yeah I ran into that as well. I can assure you now its set correctly but I did experiment with placing the zip file in folders on both.
I got fed up last night and just started over. I flashed back to stock, Rooted, and flashed TWRP 3.0.0.0 this time and it worked! Installed CMs latest nightly and im up and running. Havent tested yet to see if zip files now show up in TWRP. Ill be looking after lunch
IFLATLINEI said:
I got fed up last night and just started over. I flashed back to stock, Rooted, and flashed TWRP 3.0.0.0 this time and it worked! Installed CMs latest nightly and im up and running. Havent tested yet to see if zip files now show up in TWRP. Ill be looking after lunch
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If you don't know if zip files show up in TWRP, how did you flash CM? Did you sideload?
To be clear, when you were having trouble seeing zip files in TWRP before, it was using the "Install" function in TWRP? Or were you trying to "Restore"?
redpoint73 said:
If you don't know if zip files show up in TWRP, how did you flash CM? Did you sideload?
To be clear, when you were having trouble seeing zip files in TWRP before, it was using the "Install" function in TWRP? Or were you trying to "Restore"?
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Because adopted storage wasn't setup till after CM13 was installed. Adopted Storage is the key in this whole mess. Unfortunately for me its also the one key component I need to make this tab last me another year. What I was trying to do was flash the latest nightly with TWRP. That's when I realized TWRP couldn't see any of the files in any folder.
But get this. I forgot to repost after lunch. Seeing as though this time I successfully used 3.0.0.0 to flash CM I thought my chances of it seeing a zip file were pretty good. And it did! But then it freezes. Multiple reboots and all attempts to select a file or folder resulted in TWRP freezing. But at least 3.0.0.0 seen the files as you would expect. Maybe I should give 3.0.0.0-1 a shot again.
Depends do you have the T320, or the T325? AFAK the newer version of TWRP is ONLY for the T320. Having installed it to my T325 I lost my Recovery. thankfully I was able enough to recover it by flashing 2.7.8.x though Odin again in Download Mode. Not sure what was so special about the T320 that it needed a point realese fix for, that the T325 never got.
Ichijoe said:
Depends do you have the T320, or the T325? AFAK the newer version of TWRP is ONLY for the T320. Having installed it to my T325 I lost my Recovery. thankfully I was able enough to recover it by flashing 2.7.8.x though Odin again in Download Mode. Not sure what was so special about the T320 that it needed a point realese fix for, that the T325 never got.
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I have the T320
At the risk of adding confusion to this Thread, it seems that the T325 version of TWRP was also recently updated to v3.0.1.0 recently.
Since that's the version I'm running,
FYI:
mondrianWIFI = T320
mondrianLTE = T325
The trick here is to google mondrian<INSERT DEVICE> TWRP, which should take you to the direct download page.
To flash from rooted stock you'll need a *.img.tar File, with which to flash from Odin. In my case that would apply to v2.8.7.0 (IIRC).
Once that's been installed you can just use *.zip Files from within TWRP to update it.
Ichijoe said:
At the risk of adding confusion to this Thread, it seems that the T325 version of TWRP was also recently updated to v3.0.1.0 recently.
Since that's the version I'm running,
FYI:
mondrianWIFI = T320
mondrianLTE = T325
The trick here is to google mondrian<INSERT DEVICE> TWRP, which should take you to the direct download page.
To flash from rooted stock you'll need a *.img.tar File, with which to flash from Odin. In my case that would apply to v2.8.7.0 (IIRC).
Once that's been installed you can just use *.zip Files from within TWRP to update it.
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Just to be clear. There was no problem flashing CM13 from stock with TWRP. Its not till the flash is all done and I selected to adopt SD card as internal storage. Then regardless of TWRP version it either won't see any files or and I've only been able to get 3.0.0.0 to see files but it freezes.
Here's the question. Are you using adopted storage?
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Just to be clear. There was no problem flashing CM13 from stock with TWRP. Its not till the flash is all done and I selected to adopt SD card as internal storage. Then regardless of TWRP version it either won't see any files or and I've only been able to get 3.0.0.0 to see files but it freezes.
Here's the question. Are you using adopted storage?
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no not yet, I'm still kinda stuck on a 32GB card that I've had since my S1 days. I'm kinda hoping to pick up a 64GB MicroSD for that purpose soonish though.
But, just outta interest, you wouldn't have happened to have Device encryption enabled, would you? As for myself I managed to figure out that if you encrypt the Device early enough (i.e. before you root it), the GSM \ Data Connections still work. Where as if you do it post root, it would kill those functions. (Not that a T320 User should care though).
But, the other side effect of encryption (of the /data Partition), is the loss of said /data Partition under TWRP. Which can no longer 'see', what it thinks should be a valid /data Partition. So reports back to you a 0kb free (e.g. not found).
Now like I have stated I have not used any features which would marry my MicroSD to the Device, yet... But if I had then as I understand how Google implemented Adapted Storage to work. then it would be reasonable to assume that it would become part of the /data Partition.
So to get to the punch line... is your Device encrypted? If so that's your problem right there.
No I haven't encrypted it. Its on my list of things though. I just didn't want to overcomplicate things at this point. I felt as though I was already pushing pretty hard with the CM13 nightlies and adopted storage. I'll tell you this much though. I said it before and I'll say it again. This thing has never ran so well. Also for the first time since I've had it storage is not an issue.
I'd seriously recommend the Samsung Evo+ micro SD card. I haven't noticed any issues with lag when loading or using any app. Since I've installed this setup a few times now though I noticed that when you do select to adopt storage and it tests your card, pay zero attention to what it says. Same card and twice it said the card was too slow and twice it said nothing. There's a flaw there I think. It alternated. First time the card was too slow but the second time there wasn't a problem and so on. Then again maybe not. Could be the SD card that's causing that. Ahhhhhh who knows. Lol
Hi Folks:
I had been running CM12 and deciding to upgrade to CM13 last night as the several issues seemed to have been addressed most recently in the most recent string of Nightly's.
I followed the instructions from RootJunky dude and all went just fine.
HOWEVER
I lost my root in the process. Not pleased about that.
Any way to get it back now that I'm on CM13, or do I have to roll it all back via a recovery?
Thanks for your assistance
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Hi Folks:
I had been running CM12 and deciding to upgrade to CM13 last night as the several issues seemed to have been addressed most recently in the most recent string of Nightly's.
I followed the instructions from RootJunky dude and all went just fine.
HOWEVER
I lost my root in the process. Not pleased about that.
Any way to get it back now that I'm on CM13, or do I have to roll it all back via a recovery?
Thanks for your assistance
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Settings - > About Tablet -> click the build number a few times to enable "Developer options" then Click the back arrow or back button -> Developer options -> Root acess - Click Apps and ADB
now apps that need root will prompt you
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the whole thing of custom ROMs and ran into problems finding one that has everything I'd like to have... From what I've seen lineageOS would be the first thing I'm looking for, but in the end it doesn't really matter to me
(1) PDroid: is the reason I got into this in the first place, but then I found that the patcher only works with pretty old versions of android (2.x or something). Is there a way to get it into newer ROMs? Or maybe some other program that does similar things?
(2) cryptfs: I did download a zip-file for this with a bunch of files in it - I'm just not sure what to do with it. (My guess would be to install it with TWRP together with the new ROM.)
I already have unlocked my bootloader, put TWRP on the phone and I am currently running some OSwith super-user-permission. Also, I have fastboot and flashtool on my windows PC. If you need more information on the state of my device or what I'm trying to achieve I'll gladly answer of course! It's just that probably I'm not aware of what else could be important to know...
Thank you very much in advance!
hug77 said:
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the whole thing of custom ROMs and ran into problems finding one that has everything I'd like to have... From what I've seen lineageOS would be the first thing I'm looking for, but in the end it doesn't really matter to me
(1) PDroid: is the reason I got into this in the first place, but then I found that the patcher only works with pretty old versions of android (2.x or something). Is there a way to get it into newer ROMs? Or maybe some other program that does similar things?
(2) cryptfs: I did download a zip-file for this with a bunch of files in it - I'm just not sure what to do with it. (My guess would be to install it with TWRP together with the new ROM.)
I already have unlocked my bootloader, put TWRP on the phone and I am currently running some OSwith super-user-permission. Also, I have fastboot and flashtool on my windows PC. If you need more information on the state of my device or what I'm trying to achieve I'll gladly answer of course! It's just that probably I'm not aware of what else could be important to know...
Thank you very much in advance!
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Could you explain a little more why you are using these then maybe I could direct you to an app for a similar purpose. And I have something on the way it just might take a while longer yet
So, my original wishlist originated from a talk by Deviant Ollam at SkyDogCON 2013 (and a few other cons I suppose). You can find it on youtube if you're interested, but I'll describe what my take away was:
PDroid can manage all required permission for all your apps. For example you can replace your actual current location with random coordinates, or even choose any place on earth. A lot of apps that ask for such permissions won't work at all if you just deny them and PDroid seems to work around that. Maybe there's a newer thing that can do the same or similar.
Cryptfs should enable me to have seperate password for unlocking the phone and the disc encryption - so I can have a nice and long password for the encryption and actually use the phone (details in the talk). I noticed that Cryptfs has an app in the appstore that enables this, so I don't need it included with the ROM. Disc encryption is required, though. (Over the weekend I tried to encrypt my phone in its current state and it failed twice, getting hung up in booting - the wiggly blue lines during startup)
For the OS: I don't want too many unnesessary apps pre-installed, just a clean lean thing for performance, I guess.
For PDroid you could try xprivacy on xposed module and for different types of password you could try droid lock on the playstore
Hey could you link me to the stuff you used to root, unlock bootloader and etc.
This is what I used:
Unlocking the bootloader (official Sony step-by-step): https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/
The ROM with Su privileges was taken from this forum: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m5/development/kernel-stock-marshmallow-kernel-root-t3453072
TWRP: https://twrp.me/site/update/2017/05/19/twrp-3.1.1-0-released.html
[HELP][G3][VS985]issue connecting to PC on fastboot, need to reflash TWRP & SuperSU
Hello, thank you for this great forum with helpful members, I'm having an issue with an LG G3 VS985, fastboot won't recognize it while in bootloader, I need to reflash TWRP.
First of all, thank you for reading this long testament [most important details in bold if TL;TR], wanted to be as detailed as possible, maybe it will help you help me better hehe sorry about that.
Let me give you the event sequence if it helps.
> Phone had Cloudy G3 2.5 rooted with SuperSU and TWRP 2.8.6.0 since I rooted it back in 2016.
I was having some issues with phone not recognizing micro sd card and OTG-USB after messing around with encrypting it, I was curious but didn't need it, anyways. Although I dropped the phone in water a couple weeks prior so there is a chance the issue is hardware related.
That was like 4-5 months ago.
Finally decided to do a file backup and reinstall everything yesterday apr-5-2019.
> Rebooted into TWRP and erased everything (data, cache, dalvik, system, even internal storage) because I wanted a new install on everything.
> Flashed the latest official TWRP version for my device (3.0.2.0)
> Had a lot of issues flashing crDroid, found out I downloaded the wrong build, although I had to edit updater-script on the right one to make it work.
> Flashed crDroid 5.2_20190326 with open GApps for Android 9.0 Stock
> First issue encountered, I couldn't charge the phone turned off, because the battery logo appears but but doesn't do the animation and reboots the phone, I read it might be an issue with TWRP.
> Tried to flash SuperSU 2.82 SR5 with TWRP but had a LG secure boot error and couldn't boot up android.
> RE-flashing android and open GApps fixed this issue.
> Re-attempted the process several times, even wiping everything down more than a couple times, including re-flashing android several times to no avail, I was not able to flash SuperSU successfully.
I even flashed an old tool "MR.Bump" but system kept unrooted so unsuccessful.
> Reflashed Android for the last time and start reading again (after 8 hours attempting to do it well), I read that TWRP version might be the problem to flash SuperSU, so
HERE is where I have the current issue:
> Downloaded the official TWRP version 3.1.0 and flashed it.
There is no official support for 3.1.0 for the VS985 so I'm guessing it was a generic .img, of course I messed up TWRP.
> Downloaded and installed official LGMobile Drivers 4.2.0 (latest), downloaded android drivers (15 second ADB installer 1.4.3) and Android platform tools 28.0.2 on windows.
> When conected in PTP and transfer files in win7 it recognizes all the drivers well, was able to reboot the phone into bootloader from android platform tools successfully, means there is good communication between the device and PC.
The issue is once the phone is in the bootloader and trying to flash TWRP, win7 has issues installing CDC serial drivers, in the end in device manager all drivers seems installed but win notification center says there was a problem installing LGE AndroidNet for VZW USB Modem, seems to be issues with CDC Serial or something, when trying to access the properties on the VZW USB Modem it freezes so there's an issue here.
That means when doing adb devices or fastboot devices command, doesn't find anything.
Tried the same in win10, had different driver problems but in the end everything gets installed after rebooting. Same issue, no response from phone when in bootloader.
Message is "Waiting for any device".
Maybe there is an issue with some low-level driver/kernel/firmware that is creating this issue, I would even consider to flash stock LG Android to start from scratch, if you have any guide on how to do it please provide the links!
Additional note: When connecting the phone in USB Tethering win7 gives bluescreen.
> FORTUNATELY I messed TWRP but the phone can still boot android so it's not rendered unusable (yet lol).
I must admit I wasn't super careful downloading some stuff, I did it old school (trial and error) and most of the times it works, I consider myself being a little tech savvy, but right now I'm stuck, I guess I could continue using the phone like this but if I have any issues it would be difficult to resolve and I would lose functionality without root (I could live unrooted though but I wanna resolve this) and honestly I love the G3 so why change it? haha.
BTW I found these on the net, do you recommend it? what TWRP do you recommend for the VS985?
I downloaded and wanted to install this one https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/recovery-unofficial-multirom-twrp-artx-t3657524
and found this one supposedly 3.2.1 for the vs985 here: https://basketbuild.com/devs/yshalsager/TwrpBuilder/lge/vs985
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
I posted it on a different area and got no response, so here it is the G3 area.
@disrupted_mind, wow, that was a great detailed post. Alas, can't think of anything much to suggest at the moment. Just a few things come to mind.
Make sure to use a USB 2.0 port on the computer. I've heard of issues with USB 3.0.
Use a good cable but I assume yours is good or original.
There's another TWRP from @HardStyl3r, v3.2.3. Since he's one of our last ROM devs I'm sure it might be the one to use, especially if you're trying Pie.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3813552
[RECOVERY][3.2.3.0][UNOFFICIAL] TeamWin Recovery Project for LG G3
Let us know if that one works or not.
LG G3 D851, AOSPA-L ROM, Nebula Rev9.3 Kernel, microG (NoGapps), MultiROM, XDA Legacy
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@disrupted_mind, wow, that was a great detailed post. Alas, can't think of anything much to suggest at the moment. Just a few things come to mind.
Make sure to use a USB 2.0 port on the computer. I've heard of issues with USB 3.0.
Use a good cable but I assume yours is good or original.
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Thank you for replying, now that you mention it, all the ports on the PC's I've tried are USB 3.0, I think I have an older lappy with USB 2.0 and I will try that next. If that doesn't work I was planning on rooting the phone temporarily with kingroot or kingoroot, so I can use flashify and re-flash TWRP (just thought about it last night hehe) and then re-flash the ROM since according to this thread, kingroot and kingoroot might be malware.
marcdw said:
There's another TWRP from @HardStyl3r, v3.2.3. Since he's one of our last ROM devs I'm sure it might be the one to use, especially if you're trying Pie.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3813552
[RECOVERY][3.2.3.0][UNOFFICIAL] TeamWin Recovery Project for LG G3
Let us know if that one works or not.
LG G3 D851, AOSPA-L ROM, Nebula Rev9.3 Kernel, microG (NoGapps), MultiROM, XDA Legacy
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Thanks, yes, precisely yesterday I kept reading trying to find a solution and bumped into @HardStyl3r's version, already downloaded it
I like Pie very much by the way, but I think it drains the battery a little faster than CloudyG3 (android 5), maybe the old hardware struggles too much haha, but I will keep using it for some time. By the way, do you think AppOps is still necessary with Android integration to allow/deny permissions (sorry, noobie question since I'm just transitioning from old to newer android with that feature).
Any ideas on the charging the phone off issue?
I will update the thread with any news
Cheers.
I have good news and bad news.
I was able to reflash stock KitKat using TOT method, only way it could work since I had no connection to PC with fastboot commands on cmd.
Updated android over the air and PC, it update to 5.0.1 over the air and wanted to go faster so tried to do it from PC, what a mistake, when I was downloading Marshmallow info on xda I found that it might be difficult to root android 6, so cancelled the operation from LG Update Software on PC. That went "fine", didn't update to Marshmallow.
Rooted the phone using the One-Click root method, worked fine apparently. Installed flashify and flashed the Unofficial 3.2.3 TWRP, that didn't go well, I dont have access to Recovery mode nor Bootloader/Download mode now. "Recovery" ("vol-" + "Power Button") mode gives "certificate/secure boot error", Regular "Bootloader/Download mode" is non-existant or I can't access it in any given way, tried "vol+" while off + "Power Button", tried to reboot to it from Rashr, nope, it just continues to boot android, the other "Download mode ("Vol+" + "Connect USB cable to PC")" (don't know if it's the same as Bootloader) gives "certificate/secure boot error". I even flashed the latest official TWRP for vs985 and 2.8.6 that I knew definately worked before, didn't work.
I was able to boot into fastboot following "this" thread but it doesn't perform commands.
When booting to Android I kept receiving notification that I had a pending update, I managed to wipe /data and /dalvik from adb shell, that resolved that issue.
Attempted to reflash stock KitKat again, but I can't, since phone doesn't have bootloader or recovery no more.
At least I still have working rooted 5.0.1 Lollipop, but have the other issues. I want to attempt to re-flash aboot.img, laf.img and sbl1.img to fix those issues but since its my main phone don't want to hard brick it right now.
Any input is welcome and appreciated, will keep reading a lot, think I might open a different thread for this.
Cheers.
So I had rooted my Tab S back in 2016 or so (if you check the forums here you'll see my posts for this...). Have had that working for a while now. It tripped the Knox (I didn't personally care about this) except now I want to install a couple streaming apps on the tablet and the OS is too old to handle it
I had loaded TWRP onto the Tab S and rooted it with Lollipop stock ROM and loaded it with SuperSU. It has worked like a charm up till now, issues with Link2SD notwithstanding (I have ZERO intentions of going back to that app).
My question is: what do I need to do to install the newest possible version of Android that the tablet can take? I know it's an older tablet now but I still use it for reading and other stuff, and I'd like to keep it alive a bit longer by installing a new Android OS and ROM on it.
(aside: I did remove a bunch of stuff once I rooted it, so I am not sure how much this may interfere with any attempt to update it to a newer version of Android)
(aside #2: I never updated SuperSU through the app store as I was afraid it would break the root process, so I left that app alone and eventually it stopped showing up in my update list on google play. I'd have to check the tablet to see what version of it I have installed at present)
Funny, I just updated my Tab S this weekend. Same as you, was running into apps that no longer support older OS. I updated mine to Lineage 14.1 version. So far working fine. I know there is a newer version but after reading the threads, this version seemed to be reported as working better. Just follow the instructions in the thread to upgrade.
cbb77 said:
Funny, I just updated my Tab S this weekend. Same as you, was running into apps that no longer support older OS. I updated mine to Lineage 14.1 version. So far working fine. I know there is a newer version but after reading the threads, this version seemed to be reported as working better. Just follow the instructions in the thread to upgrade.
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Hey thanks for your reply!
Do you need to update the android version to get Lineage OS installed?
No you do not. You just have to update the bootloader. Instructions are in the thread on how to as well as to have to confirm.
Hi again,
Sorry could you point me in the direction of said thread?
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No you do not. You just have to update the bootloader. Instructions are in the thread on how to as well as to have to confirm.
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Wait I think I found it. Was this it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/rom-lineageos-14-1-sm-t800-t3545080
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Wait I think I found it. Was this it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/rom-lineageos-14-1-sm-t800-t3545080
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Yes, that is the correct thread.
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Yes, that is the correct thread.
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Perfect. Will also update this table to give it a further lease on life .
Thanks man!
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Yes, that is the correct thread.
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@cbb77
Cannot find the Lineage OS ROM image, I think it may have been removed from their site given the age.
Do you have a working download link for this?
Edit: please ignore post, I found it as soon as I posted this -.-
T800 https://download.exynos5420.com/LineageOS-14.1-Deathly/chagallwifi/
Pretty bood performance and battery,also GPU OC.Load this with Gapps.
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T800 https://download.exynos5420.com/LineageOS-14.1-Deathly/chagallwifi/
Pretty bood performance and battery,also GPU OC.Load this with Gapps.
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I assume I have to load the marshmallow bootloader before I do anything?
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I assume I have to load the marshmallow bootloader before I do anything?
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Personally I like the Resurrection Remix rom. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...om-resurrection-remix-n-sm-t800-wifi-t3606243
Just do the standard stuff. You've got TWRP installed, so you're most of the way there. Back up whatever you want to back up, and then:
1. Wipe System, Data, Cache, and Dalvik Cache.
2. Install OS.
3. Install Magisk (if you want to use Magisk for your rooting needs. It seems to be the popular root tool now. It's pretty boss.)
4. Reboot into system, then back into recovery, and:
5. Install GApps or whatever. I like NanoDroid myself. It's the alternative to GAPPS. There are a few odd programs that just plain won't work with it yet, but the official Google apps have an annoying habit of wasting processing power on pointless background nonsense, so I prefer the alternative. Also there's an Xposed module that improves compatibility. https://nanolx.org/nanolx/nanodroid
Hmm I'll take a look at this other ROM
Currently, I have a rooted stock ROM (SuperSU ad root manager), and interested in moving to a custom ROM that is well supported
My only 2 concerns before starting are:
1) Do I need to update SuperSu
2) Do I need to update the bootloader before doing anything else (even the ROM that you suggested @FailSafeNow ? )
Anyone who was wondering what happened:
Process I used (done 2 days ago as of this post):
0) transferred all relevant files to device for the operation, backed up stuff I wanted
1) Updated bootloader to marshmallow via ODIN
2) Updated TWRP to 3.x (forgot exact version) from within TWRP
3) Wiped system + data + cache (I could have probably wiped internal memory but there wasn't much there anyways)
4) Installed Lineage OS 14.1 and Nano Gapps from within TWRP (in that order)
( full disclosure: I had wrong Gapps .zip file the first time and had to get the right one afterwards)
While I had the superSU package, I decided not to root the tablet again. I don't think I need the customization that root offers this time around especially since Lineage OS is already so lightweight compared to the stock ROM I just replaced...
Thanks all for your help!!
Over and out
Thanks all! Nice super fast tablet with amazing battery life now
bsquared938 said:
Anyone who was wondering what happened:
Process I used (done 2 days ago as of this post):
0) transferred all relevant files to device for the operation, backed up stuff I wanted
1) Updated bootloader to marshmallow via ODIN
2) Updated TWRP to 3.x (forgot exact version) from within TWRP
3) Wiped system + data + cache (I could have probably wiped internal memory but there wasn't much there anyways)
4) Installed Lineage OS 14.1 and Nano Gapps from within TWRP (in that order)
( full disclosure: I had wrong Gapps .zip file the first time and had to get the right one afterwards)
While I had the superSU package, I decided not to root the tablet again. I don't think I need the customization that root offers this time around especially since Lineage OS is already so lightweight compared to the stock ROM I just replaced...
Thanks all for your help!!
Over and out
Thanks all! Nice super fast tablet with amazing battery life now
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I know this is a somewhat old thread. I have a T800 myself and am looking for a ROM. Want to try Lineage OS 14.1 like you have tried. Was curious as to whether you still have it and if you still liked it? If so, what version are you running now and how is your battery life compared to stock? Thanks so much! :good: