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[Q] Help with installing custom rom

Hey guys,
I'm new to the Xperia Arc development and need some help with installing a custom rom. I've done quite a bit of reading but still can't figure out what is wrong and why it's simply not working.
So from what I gathered the steps to ensure a successful flash are:
Firstly flash a stock rom via flashtool ie LT18i_4.1.B.0.587.ftf
flash LT18i_4.1.A.0.562_Kernel > root the device > flash back to LT15a_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel
Then now that the device is rooted, I need to install a recovery such as CWM via RecoverX
So, so far so good as I can access CWM, stock rom works fine as well
So then next step is to unlock the bootloader
pretty sure this worked, as when i tried to unlock it again, it said it failed as it was already unlocked
Now flash a custom kernel, in this case i flashed the 146 FXP CM kernel
This also seemed successful as I was presented with a custom splash screen
So then after custom kernel is installed I enter recovery, wipe the cache and reset factory settings, format the data system and cache as well as wiping the dalvik and battery stats.
After, I installed the custom rom zip file, in this case it was aokp_anzu-ota-eng.kxp_build5 and then google apps and then reboot.
So my problems begin here.
My phone seems to be stuck in the boot process (sometimes), on the "initiating swagger" splash screen and it goes crazy. I've tried flashing this rom with other kernels (fusion 3.9) and sometimes it actually loads up into the rom. But the rom is extremely laggy, applications freeze and close and the wifi never works
So my question is, is there any steps or procedures that I am missing, not doing right or in the correct order?
I don't think it's any hardware issues as wifi works in the stock rom, and it's fairly smooth and fluid.
Also, is there a better way to flash roms so that I don't need to do this entire process of flashing a stock rom, rooting, unlocking bootloader, installing recovery every time I want to flash a new rom? And when I flash a custom kernel first, then flash a custom rom that has a kernel inbuilt (cm10) does the custom rom's kernel replace the one i just flashed, reason for asking is that the instructions say to flash the custom kernels and then the roms, but yeh just hasn't been working for me so not really sure how to do what.
I'd really appreciated any help or insight!
Thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18445331#post18445331

XperienceD said:
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Thanks! I've read your guide (what I based my flashing on) and it seems consistent with what I have done, on the surface of it anyway. If you think I missed or overlooked something, would it be possible to point it out?

If your boot loader is unlocked it's as simple as this...
1. Flash kernel
2. Wipe cache etc
3. Install ROM
...I always reboot before installing anything else as I've found it can break the installation of the ROM.

XperienceD said:
If your boot loader is unlocked it's as simple as this...
1. Flash kernel
2. Wipe cache etc
3. Install ROM
...I always reboot before installing anything else as I've found it can break the installation of the ROM.
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As ExpirienceD says,just one more thing flash kernel modules if you need to.
So:
1.Flash kernel
2.Full wipe data/cach...etc...
3.Flash ROM
4.Flash kernel modules
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[Solved]Nexus won't boot after ROM and other things

Hello guys, I've searched a little and didn't find any posts that could help me specifically for the Galaxy Nexus.
I've flashed my phone a long time ago and have been using Paranoid Android for probably over a year.
The problem is, my cellphone was really really slow. So I decided to try a new ROM and re-flash it. And So I did.
I've tried flashing this Full_Auto R11 kernel then the CyanogenMod 12 and finally GAPPS.
I was getting error status 6 on Clockwork mod on gapps, but eventually got around it. But it didn't install play store, I've tried manually adding but it didn't work.
So I went for another 5.0 ROM (I'm really interested in getting android 5.0). Wiped all the data, all the cache, installed everything and rebooted.
Bam! Infinite booting screen.
No, I didn't create a nandroid backup because I'm really dumb.
So, I need your help. What I want to do is to get my phone working again with a 5.0 ROM (if possible).
I can boot into ClockWork Recovery just fine, if that helps.
Thank you for the attention.

I would recommend to install latest full factory package from Google.
Then you will start with everything stock, so flash latest TWRP recovery via fastboot (CWM is no longer supported, so error 6 when installing new Lollipop Google Apps appears).
Then in TWRP, do a factory reset, wipe /cache and /system partitions.
Then you can install your Lollipop ROM (over ADB or by pushing ROM package to emulated sdcard).
After this, install latest Full_Auto kernel.
At the end, install Pico Google Apps.
You must install the Pico version, because our /system parition is too small to handle Lollipop with all Google Apps included.
This should work for you, and you will have fully working Lollipop on your Galaxy Nexus
P.S: If you intall the AOSP Lollipop ROM by @freshgiammi and you miss root access, install latest SuperSU flashable zip.

Thank you!
Thank you man!
I've ran into some troubles but managed to do everythings correctly =)
This post can be locked up now.
Thanks again for the reply, LamarrCZ!!

Best way to currently install marshmallow after failed attempts

Hi, after trying to use philz recovery to flash a ROM on to my device I got what I think was called a soft brick where I had to download and flash the stock ROM.
My device (GT-N7100) is now not rooted again and back to square one. Any problems I come across occur from using old tutorials with dead links so if someone could recommend a tutorial to install a custom rom like 5.1 I would be very grateful. Thanks
EDIT. I found this guide on youtube http://mytechtube.in/samsung-galaxy-note2-rooting.html + http://mytechtube.in/samsung-galaxy-note2-6-0-1.html . Does it look like it will work?

Flash twrp using Odin, then flash a custom rom via twrp.

Root your phone first. Flash recovery like twrp and install custom rom like Resurrection remix the ROM is stable most of the things works and good as daily driver.
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Root is not required to flash TWRP. TWRP can be flashed directly to the phone using Odin.

1life2love4 said:
Root your phone first. Flash recovery like twrp and install custom rom like Resurrection remix the ROM is stable most of the things works and good as daily driver.
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audit13 said:
Flash twrp using Odin, then flash a custom rom via twrp.
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Should I just use the latest version of TWRP direct from their website https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynote2n7100.html ?
I think my phone code name is t03g how can i confirm?
Thanks
EDIT. Just installed TWRP :good: now on to picking a good ROM. will have a look at the ressurection one too.
To install apps that require root should O root it now or do some ROMS root it for me?
Sorry for the amount of questions

The easiest way to install twrp would be to flash the tar version using Odin.

audit13 said:
The easiest way to install twrp would be to flash the tar version using Odin.
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Just did as you suggested thanks. To install apps that require root should I root it now or do some ROMS root it for me?

Most custom Roms come prerooted. If the rom is not rooted, you can flash supersu.zip from recovery.
Root can be enabled on cm13 under developer options in settings.

audit13 said:
Most custom Roms come prerooted. If the rom is not rooted, you can flash supersu.zip from recovery.
Root can be enabled on cm13 under developer options in settings.
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Thanks for the info. I've watched some videos of cm13 and I so far thats what im going with. Will look for a youtube video to help with installing it.

To install, download cm13 to an sad card, wipe cache, wipe system, wipe data, install cm13 zip from ad card, reboot.
Cm13 does not come with Google apps (gapps) so you'll have to decide which version you want.

audit13 said:
To install, download cm13 to an sad card, wipe cache, wipe system, wipe data, install cm13 zip from ad card, reboot.
Cm13 does not come with Google apps (gapps) so you'll have to decide which version you want.
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I didnt realise that before. Could I for example install any of the GAPPS from this link https://devs-lab.com/android-gapps-download.html " full google apps" or pico google apps ?
From whatI gather GAPPS are installed straight after rom install before root though is this the same in cm13?

Flash CM13, flash Gapps, reboot.
I like open gapps frome here: http://opengapps.org/

audit13 said:
Flash CM13, flash Gapps, reboot.
I like open gapps frome here: http://opengapps.org/
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Perfect Im going to try that in the next hour. I like the look of aroma. For platform would I select ARM and android 6.0?
EDIT. Found the answer it was ARM.

Arm as I believe your phone has a Qualcomm processor.

audit13 said:
Arm as I believe your phone has a Qualcomm processor.
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Yeah was ARM as I just installed CM13. Thank you seriously headig your way.

Hopefully, everything works.
Now that you have twrp on your phone, you can use it to create a backup of everything in your phone, including time efs folder. Save the efs folder in a safe place in case you need to restore it to the phone at a later date.
After making a backup, you can flash other Roms and you can return to cm13 by restoring your backup.

Just getting familiar with it. Thanks for the help.
Do you know if there's settings to turn screen on during during calls because it works with the front sensor and that sensor is broke on my phone?
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You could try disabling the proximity sensor in the phone so the phone screen doesn't blank out during a call.

Got it sorted using an app from the play store.
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audit13 said:
You could try disabling the proximity sensor in the phone so the phone screen doesn't blank out during a call.
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Hi, phones been running great until yesterday when it started telling me the disk space was nearly full(via es filee xplorer). It then turned off a few times and i turned it on again. The phone would shut off if I tried to do anything like launch the camera app. It now bootloops when i try to turn it on.
I have tried wiping dalvic cache, factory reset, recover from a recovery point i made when i installed the rom and reinstalling the custom rom like I did the first time.
The phone did once go into a boot animation of the old boot screen(02 animation), another time it started the miui boot logo but went back to the normal samsung galaxy note 2 boot loop.
Any suggestions on how i could get it running again? Thanks!

ROM new Lineage 14.1 Unofficial WhenICanlies d2tmo 4-10-18

I have been working on the sister models also. I saw no one was building these anymore so here it is I hope it can be enjoyed by all. Spread the word. provide feedback so other fans of this ROM may obtain it and work out any bugs if there are any. I will update once or twice a week depending on time and demand. I'm compiling for three different variants. Hit the thanks button and Enjoy. Dirty flash the updates not the initial flash of this rom but the updates to it. Initial install = Factory reset, wipe data and cache, install rom zip, install gapps zip, install su zip, reboot system. 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.
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i recommend clean flash as i built with different computer
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.

thanks bro... but is it rooted rom or use any method to root it ?

hasan.sy said:
thanks bro... but is it rooted rom or use any method to root it ?
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I use SuperSU zip

the rom is smooth and stable and i havent faced any probleme ..thank you for you effort and hope you can make oreo rom when the developers fix the problems on it

hasan.sy said:
the rom is smooth and stable and i havent faced any probleme ..thank you for you effort and hope you can make oreo rom when the developers fix the problems on it
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I appreciate the feedback and no worries mate I'm still trying to get the no sim bug worked out in the att variant no luck so far sprint variant is doing good also

Update posted 4-17-18

It won't boot up for me. I installed the ROM after wiping my entire system through TWRP, flashed Gapps, and installed SuperSU provided by TWRP. When it boots up it says system isn't responding.

Sammay_Boiii said:
It won't boot up for me. I installed the ROM after wiping my entire system through TWRP, flashed Gapps, and installed SuperSU provided by TWRP. When it boots up it says system isn't responding.
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Wipe system, cache, and dalvik install rom zip install nougat Gapps and SuperSU all at the same time meaning do not reboot until you have flashed all three if it didn't work the first time try it again just make sure you wipe system, cache and dalvik and install the Gapps at the same time it sounds like it's booting up but conflicting with other elements otherwise it would be bootloop and not system isn't responding

Joker1716 said:
Wipe system, cache, and dalvik install rom zip install nougat Gapps and SuperSU all at the same time meaning do not reboot until you have flashed all three if it didn't work the first time try it again just make sure you wipe system, cache and dalvik and install the Gapps at the same time it sounds like it's booting up but conflicting with other elements otherwise it would be bootloop and not system isn't responding
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Thank you for your rapid response! I will try that as soon as I get to my house and I'll let you know what happens

After doing what you said, it still says "process system isn't responding" I will try a few more times. Also, I'm flashing off nothing. There is no OS, no personal data, just TWRP. Does this have to be flashed on CM12 or something?

Sammay_Boiii said:
After doing what you said, it still says "process system isn't responding" I will try a few more times. Also, I'm flashing off nothing. There is no OS, no personal data, just TWRP. Does this have to be flashed on CM12 or something?
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You need to Odin flash the latest stock firmware then root then flash recovery then flash the rom
This should help
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687

Joker1716 said:
You need to Odin flash the latest stock firmware then root then flash recovery then flash the rom
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I will do that. Your rom needs to be flashed over stock rom?

Sammay_Boiii said:
I will do that. Your rom needs to be flashed over stock rom?
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No this is lineage os 14.1 it's not mine I just build it because they have stopped doing it officially for this variant of the s3 but there's more to a phone than just the system and you have nothing but a recovery? There's bootloader modem, Efs etc. You wouldn't be able to even flash CM12. in TWRP are you going into advanced wipe or are you just swiping the slider?

Joker1716 said:
No this is lineage os 14.1 it's not mine I just build it because they have stopped doing it officially for this variant of the s3 but there's more to a phone than just the system and you have nothing but a recovery? There's bootloader modem, Efs etc. You wouldn't be able to even flash CM12. in TWRP are you going into advanced wipe or are you just swiping the slider?
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What you said makes a lot of sense actually. Im used to just flashing back ups of other roms that I forgot how to flash fresh ones. I'm not used to this haha but I got it now. Stock rom 4.3 has been flashed via odin and the root method is currently on my screen.

hasan.sy said:
the rom is smooth and stable and i havent faced any probleme ..thank you for you effort and hope you can make oreo rom when the developers fix the problems on it
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What was your system status before flashing the rom? What software? I'm having trouble flashing it on my S3

Sammay_Boiii said:
What was your system status before flashing the rom? What software? I'm having trouble flashing it on my S3
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t999uvuenc2 firmware and bootloader 4.3 using twrp recovery 3.2.1-0..... you must update to latest official firmware t999uvuenc2 to flash any rom 5.1.1 lollipop and higher

hasan.sy said:
t999uvuenc2 firmware and bootloader 4.3 using twrp recovery 3.2.1-0..... you must update to latest official firmware t999uvuenc2 to flash any rom 5.1.1 lollipop and higher
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Thank you. Ive been flashing this rom repeatedly and always received a "Process system not responding" then it falls into a boot loop

Update posted

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Update posted
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Does it need wipe data and cash before flash or we can do dirty flash without any thing?(update from 13-4-2018 to this rooted update)

hasan.sy said:
Does it need wipe data and cash before flash or we can do dirty flash without any thing?(update from 13-4-2018 to this rooted update)
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If it's an update then dirty flash it if you already had SuperSU installed you will need to reflash the SuperSU zip if you are installing for the first time you just need to install the SuperSU app

I9500 boot loop after custom ROM install.

Hi all XDA community.
So I have run into a snag and I'm not getting any joy with what I have tried so far.
Procedure followed to this point:
1 wipe phone stock Samsung TW 5.0.1
2 CF Auto root install using Odin 3.12.x
3 reboot device
4 install TWRP 3.1.1.0 with Odin
5 reboot to recovery. Reboot device, all good.
6 reboot to recovery mount MTP, copy ROM to SD card.
7 install RR-N 5.8.5 20171215 Final.zip and NvmX RR-N v10.6. ROM and kernel.
8 wipe phone and reboot.
This is now where the problem comes in, the phone is stuck in a boot loop, sometimes getting further than other times, but never completing first start.
What I've tried a few times is to recopy the ROM to the SD card, re-install. Nope still the same. I tried another ROM. Same. Haven't tried another kernel though.
My next thought is to flash back to stock and try again, just that it's a big download and takes quite long.
Any other thoughts on where I've gone wrong and how I can fix it from you guys would be most appreciated.
TIA

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very weird you should start with the kernel that brings the rom to flash the nevermorex then I use RR N and is totally stable with gt i9500 the only thing is that when I connect to the pc I do not recognize the device at all if someone in this community helps me to solve that would be very helpful
have the test with the kernel that brings the rom to see
---------- Post added at 04:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:15 AM ----------
NEW UPDATE IS HERE
As some of you might've noticed, the new update for RR s4 has rolled out few days ago but because the links in the first post at XDA thread haven't been updated yet, most of you forgot about it or even haven't realized!
And according to kongacute, it includes Bluetooth fix
Here is the link:
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missioner said:
Hi all XDA community.
So I have run into a snag and I'm not getting any joy with what I have tried so far.
Procedure followed to this point:
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7 install RR-N 5.8.5 20171215 Final.zip and NvmX RR-N v10.6. ROM and kernel.
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install cust rom + gapps, wipe cache dalvik, reboot.
if all good try install cust kernel.
if bootloop, extract boot.img in cust rom then flash via twrp.
try another cust kernel or version.
hope this help
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Thanks I will try this tonight
Ertocell said:
install cust rom + gapps, wipe cache dalvik, reboot.
if all good try install cust kernel.
if bootloop, extract boot.img in cust rom then flash via twrp.
try another cust kernel or version.
hope this help
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So sadly the recommended method has not yielded success.
The phone is still bootlooped.
So back to OEM ROM and try again.

Thanks again for all the help.
Flashed OEM ROM courtesy of sammobile.
Re-Rooted
Installed TWRP
Flashed RR clean install.
Success!!!!
Test for 24 hours
Flash Gapps pico.
Battery consumption issue now after Gapps install,
Any ideas?

missioner said:
Thanks again for all the help.
Flashed OEM ROM courtesy of sammobile.
Re-Rooted
Installed TWRP
Flashed RR clean install.
Success!!!!
Test for 24 hours
Flash Gapps pico.
Battery consumption issue now after Gapps install,
Any ideas?
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Wait for a few days or a week. You can't judge it by only a day usage. The phone needs to optimize with the newly installed system.

After some more testing I think the charging socket is not very happy, I think it isnt helping the battery issue.
I will look into it when I have time this weekend. It may be time for a new connector though.