Hello all,
I will confess that I am an absolute noob. I have had my Sprint Galaxy Note 3 since November last year. I finally decided to go ahead and root my phone so that I could use the tether feature. I also like the idea of having control of my own device. I have been reading and reading, and reading on the forum and referencing information from a copy of the Android Hacker's Toolkit by Mr. Jason Tyler and Will Verduzco.. and I'm confused. The information is great however the vast majority of it is over my head.
I have used Chainfire's method for rooting my phone and have installed TWRP for the recovery, and have made a back-up. I have tried installing and using WiFi Tether by TopAppLoft and several other applications from Google Play. I am unable to get the wireless router to work.
What could I try in order to be able to use the WiFi router without having to pay the extra $ to Sprint?
Thank you in advance for any information anyone can provide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614185
Go here then to general mods and you will find the hotspot mod that allows you to use the native hotspot that comes on the phone. Sorry you have had so many views and no help. Any more questions ask here or you can pm me and I'll try to point you in the right direction.
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Just realized the download link is broken. You can ask the developer if he could send it to you via pm or micmars may be able to help you get it. You could also try one of the many roms in the development section. I Believe most if not all have it incorporated.
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If you're trying other tether apps and can't get them to work I will guess you have windows 8 and windows blocked being able to see adhoc ..
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snowride20 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614185
Go here then to general mods and you will find the hotspot mod that allows you to use the native hotspot that comes on the phone. Sorry you have had so many views and no help. Any more questions ask here or you can pm me and I'll try to point you in the right direction.
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Just realized the download link is broken. You can ask the developer if he could send it to you via pm or micmars may be able to help you get it. You could also try one of the many roms in the development section. I Believe most if not all have it incorporated.
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Thank you sir! I took a peek and the Odexed Blue ROM looks like a pretty cool ROM. Once I flash the ROM if I want to go back to what I originally had I can just use the Reboot Recovery command through Goomanager? I created a nandroid back-up file through Goomanager of the current configuration on my phone.
It will be a few days before I can get back home and flash a ROM but thanks again and I will let you know how it goes. :good:
Phantom_499 said:
Thank you sir! I took a peek and the Odexed Blue ROM looks like a pretty cool ROM. Once I flash the ROM if I want to go back to what I originally had I can just use the Reboot Recovery command through Goomanager? I created a nandroid back-up file through Goomanager of the current configuration on my phone.
It will be a few days before I can get back home and flash a ROM but thanks again and I will let you know how it goes. :good:
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I honestly only used goomanager a few times and never made a backup with it. I use twrp for backups and flashing as I believe most others in this forum do as well. I would consider making a backup through recovery unless someone can tell you otherwise. All the roms should have the 4 in 1 power menu and you can access recovery through there. The two easiest ways to go back if you were unhappy with a rom would be to restore a backup through recovery or Odin back to stock. However I think you will be very happy with strongsteve and his odex blue rom. I have used his rom since he released it and it really is flawless and very appealing to the eye. Good luck. Let us know if you need help.
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snowride20 said:
I honestly only used goomanager a few times and never made a backup with it. I use twrp for backups and flashing as I believe most others in this forum do as well. I would consider making a backup through recovery unless someone can tell you otherwise. All the roms should have the 4 in 1 power menu and you can access recovery through there. The two easiest ways to go back if you were unhappy with a rom would be to restore a backup through recovery or Odin back to stock. However I think you will be very happy with strongsteve and his odex blue rom. I have used his rom since he released it and it really is flawless and very appealing to the eye. Good luck. Let us know if you need help.
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Sir,
I selected Bonsai_BETA_v0.0.5 - 01.14.2014 as my new ROM to flash as it lists the native hotspot mod as one of the things it has included. I was unable to figure out how to install OdexBlue through Odin version 1.85 (this was Chainfire's autoroot application) and I was unable to locate OdexBlue through Goomanager. I made sure to do a nandroid back up and did a complete wipe as I installed Bonsai through Goomanager. I successfully flashed it however I do not know how to get the Native Hotspot feature to work without it telling me to "Call Sprint Customer Service" to activate it. Not sure what I should try at this point. Perhaps try another ROM or seek out the Native Hotspot mod from Mr. Micmars?
If you want odex blue download it from the rom thread to your PC then put it on your sd card. For some reason my phone will not download the odex blue roms. No need to use goomanager to download roms, you will find the download link in the original post where you find the rom description. Once it is on your sd card reboot to recovery, make a backup in recovery, wipe system, data, cache, and dalvic cache. Now from the main menu of recovery go to install, find the rom and install it. Reboot and it should work fine. These are the basic instructions for most roms but always read the developers instructions as some are slightly different. I'm guessing you may not have wiped system, data, and cache which may not allow you to use the hotspot mod. Report back with your results.
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Eureaka!! IT WORKS!!!
snowride20 said:
If you want odex blue download it from the rom thread to your PC then put it on your sd card. For some reason my phone will not download the odex blue roms. No need to use goomanager to download roms, you will find the download link in the original post where you find the rom description. Once it is on your sd card reboot to recovery, make a backup in recovery, wipe system, data, cache, and dalvic cache. Now from the main menu of recovery go to install, find the rom and install it. Reboot and it should work fine. These are the basic instructions for most roms but always read the developers instructions as some are slightly different. I'm guessing you may not have wiped system, data, and cache which may not allow you to use the hotspot mod. Report back with your results.
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IT WORKS LIKE A CHAMP!!! I downloaded odexblue and moved it over into the goo manager download directory. I then did a wipe and I installed it through goomanager. I'm connected now through my hot spot as I type to you. Thanks again for your guidance and patience with this noob!!
Glad it worked.
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I went to plug in my phone to my USB cable connected to my desktop, and and I noticed that my Note wasn't being recognized by my desktop, and but was still charging. Long story short, I deducted that it was an issue with the phone's hardware (tried different computers, cables, and ROMs). I have the $10/month warrantee from ATT, but just assumed that I could trust take it in because it was rooted and on a custom ROM. Is there a way for me to flash back to stock and unroot the phone without Odin or any other desktop utility, so that I can take it in?
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I ran through the forums and didn't see a cwm flashable stock rom. So you may be out of luck on that one.
If you do find a stock rom you can flash though, you could potentially use this over wifi adb.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23499670&postcount=133
That'll remove CWM. Best bet might be to say you lost it and pay the $199 deductible. I had to do that once - I'm using the old phone as my mp3 player.
Are we sure this isn't a driver issue? I know its supposed to auto detect but it might he worth trying to install the drivers yourself manually and try again.
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I tired reinstalling the drivers and Kies on two different computers. I read somewhere just now that the issue was most like an issue with one of the wire strip on the USB dock part being messed up.
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What about copying the original files onto a microsd from your computer and flashing from that?
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Well that leaves me in a pretty bad spot I guess. I suppose my only options are to take it in to the ATT store and hope the guy can exchange it right then and not notice or care, and try to find someone who will sell me a single USB replacement part (looked everywhere though and only saw bulk dealers), and or just continue using it and never switch ROMs I guess
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What about copying the original files onto a microsd from your computer and flashing from that?
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I didn't see a stock rom for him to do that with.
You can use the mobile Odin when you find a stock rom.
You can get a stock backup from someone who has stock rom and CWM and will reset to factory and make a backup and send it to you.
The at&t person won't check to see if you have CWM.
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You can use the mobile Odin when you find a stock rom.
You can get a stock backup from someone who has stock rom and CWM and will reset to factory and make a backup and send it to you.
The at&t person won't check to see if you have CWM.
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If the OP wants to do that, I'll be willing to get a backup for him. I'm still on the stock Gingerbread system with root/CWM. I'm about to install another rom over the next couple days, so just before hand I can get a backup.
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If the OP wants to do that, I'll be willing to get a backup for him. I'm still on the stock Gingerbread system with root/CWM. I'm about to install another rom over the next couple days, so just before hand I can get a backup.
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That would be amazing. With that backup, I could just flash it, but and essentially be back to stock? Also, I how does Odin Mobile work? Will that unroot and flash me back to stock or is it just a way to flash like CWM without having to go into recovery?
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gagejbond said:
That would be amazing. With that backup, I could just flash it, but and essentially be back to stock? Also, I how does Odin Mobile work? Will that unroot and flash me back to stock or is it just a way to flash like CWM without having to go into recovery?
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I'm going to be spending the afternoon/early evening with the wife, so when I get home I'll get a backup for you.
And yes, you'd be back to stock. Make a backup of everything you have first though.
It just downloaded the mobile Odin, and and it said something about my device not being compatible, and that it could take up to 30 to generate some file that might make it compatible. Has anyone else used this on their Note before?
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cwm and flash a stock rom
downloads can be found all over this forum :3
rnehrlf said:
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cwm and flash a stock rom
downloads can be found all over this forum :3
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I looked all the way back to the first Page of the dev forums for the ATT note and only saw one entry for a stock rom, but didn't see anyone saying it was legit. Could you link me to some?
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It just downloaded the mobile Odin, and and it said something about my device not being compatible, and that it could take up to 30 to generate some file that might make it compatible. Has anyone else used this on their Note before?
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I used it, but I don't remember which phone.
So you will have a nandroid stock backup file soon. To flash that, you need CWM recovery. Do you have that?
I'm creating the backup right now..
I might find a server that can be used for downloading.. that way we at least have a completely stock cwm backup.
Good idea. Maybe Electron or another developer could host it for everyone's availability.
gagejbond, do you have PM's enabled? I'm going to send you a PM in a few with the link for the download. I'm testing the restore on my phone right now..
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I tested the CWM backup on my phone, it worked perfectly. I sent you a PM, if you don't get it/have PM's disabled just let me know and I'll post it here. Downloading should take less then 5 minutes. Good Luck!
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gagejbond, do you have PM's enabled? I'm going to send you a PM in a few with the link for the download. I'm testing the restore on my phone right now..
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I tested the CWM backup on my phone, it worked perfectly. I sent you a PM, if you don't get it/have PM's disabled just let me know and I'll post it here. Downloading should take less then 5 minutes. Good Luck!
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I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I stumbled across this thread, became intrigued by the idea a cwm flashable stock backup might get posted (would like to have one again after i accidentally deleted mine), but really stayed and read the whole thread because it was so great to watch you/gage/the rest of the thread interact and ACTUALLY help one another on this forum! No flaming, no bashing/bickering etc. Doesn't seem to happen enough in my opinion. Great work again people.
If I happen to be of help to you, please hit THANKS, as I have low self-esteem and crave validation! Running TEAM EOS ICS
I'm new to the world of Android and rooting...I have an HTC Thunderbolt with all of the updates and completed the root process using a one-click program found on a different XDA thread. This program allows rooting without any file loss or software downgrades (hope I'm correct??)
With that said...First: how do I verify that my Thunderbolt is rooted? Does the 'SuperUser' app verify the process was successful or do I have to check somewhere else?
From here, what apps would I use to increase phone performance (slow screen refresh, etc.?) and what other enhancements can I change (tired of waiting for ICS)??
Thanks for any help and guidance that can be provided,
ghdroiduser
There's an app called root checker in the market that you could use. As far as enhancements go there aren't very many apps you can get to better performance. You could get a root uninstaller to remove useless apps that you otherwise couldn't get rid of. Best way to get a better phone going is to flash a custom Rom. There are a few roms that have been developed that are ICS but don't have a working camcorder. Although, flashing these roms will cause you to lose your user data...
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I read about an app called V6 supercharger, is this designed for HTC phones? If not, is there another app like it?
Where can I find out more about how rooting my phone let's me change the configuration? Do I have to uninstall and re-install my apps for the superuser function to take over?
Any help or guidance is appreciated...
Thank you,
ghdroiduser
ghdroiduser said:
I read about an app called V6 supercharger, is this designed for HTC phones? If not, is there another app like it?
Where can I find out more about how rooting my phone let's me change the configuration? Do I have to uninstall and re-install my apps for the superuser function to take over?
Any help or guidance is appreciated...
Thank you,
ghdroiduser
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Hmm... never heard of that app. You don't have to uninstall apps for superuser to take affect although superuser doesn't do anything to typical apps that you would have had before you rooted. I'm really not sure of what you can do on a stock Rom. If I remember, the only time I had a rooted phone with a stock Rom I didn't do anything to it. The best option to better your performance is to install a custom Rom. Make a backup of your stock Rom in recovery in case you need to get back to it. Also, don't take any OTA updates while you are rooted because that will brick your phone and its quite the process to unbrick.
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My inquiry from the other day was incorrect...v6 supercharger is a script for improving a rooted phone's memory performance, not an app...that would explain why some people were unfamiliar with the question. When I complete the rooting process, will my my have 'S-root' and what is 'S-root'?
Is this script better than 'smurf' once my device has been rooted?
Additionally, I would like to maximize the Thunderbolt's performance...what would be the next step??
I would like ICS on my phone, however, it seems that Verizon will never get this done...I see there are several roms available for ICS...are there are any roms that do not loose any of the phone's current functionality?? Can I install more than one rom like multiple booting a computer with more than one operating system??
I used a 'one-click' root program from a different xda forum.
HTC Thunderbolt w/ GB 2.3.4, Go Launcher EX
Thanks for any help or instructions that will assist me,
ghdroiduser
V6 supercharger does help with performance. The liquid ics roms are great and the only functionality you will lose is camcorder. Once you have it installed you can over clock the CPU if you want more performance although it really isn't necessary.
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disconnecktie said:
V6 supercharger does help with performance. The liquid ics roms are great and the only functionality you will lose is camcorder. Once you have it installed you can over clock the CPU if you want more performance although it really isn't necessary.
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Thank you for your answer...Since I do not use the camcorder function, no great loss...
Are all of the Liquid ICS roms the same or is one source better than another?? What will happen to my phone once Verizon finally release the ICS update or any other update for that matter??
Is 'S-root' something that I have to install or configure? Or does it install/configure during the rooting process?
Again thanks for the help,
ghdroiduser
You must be talking about s off. S off is something that should be done during the rooting process to allow for the installation of aftermarket kernels and for changing radios. In the dev section there is a tool called the allinone thunderbolt tool that will do all of that. You really should get it and run that. There are two versions of liquid ics. One is the stock version and the other is jmod which is the one that sounds more up to speed for you. It comes with the supercharger script already in place so you don't have to do that yourself. Once you flash it you won't have to worry about the official release affecting you at all.
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disconnecktie said:
You must be talking about s off. S off is something that should be done during the rooting process to allow for the installation of aftermarket kernels and for changing radios. In the dev section there is a tool called the allinone thunderbolt tool that will do all of that. You really should get it and run that. There are two versions of liquid ics. One is the stock version and the other is jmod which is the one that sounds more up to speed for you. It comes with the supercharger script already in place so you don't have to do that yourself. Once you flash it you won't have to worry about the official release affecting you at all.
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I appreciate all of your help...I found this link for the ICS flash 'Liquid ICS *MR2V7'...Is this the most current rom you mentioned above??
If so, once I complete the download what do I need to set this up...meaning the instructions to install the rom....
Thank again for your help...
Before you flash anything reboot into your boot loader by powering the phone down and then holding volume down and power. The screen will come up with some info in the top left corner of the boot loader. Tell me what that is showing.
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The rom version you looked at is the one I was referring to.
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disconnecktie said:
Before you flash anything reboot into your boot loader by powering the phone down and then holding volume down and power. The screen will come up with some info in the top left corner of the boot loader. Tell me what that is showing.
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The rom version you looked at is the one I was referring to.
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This is what I see:
-Revolutionary-
MECHA XD SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.04.1002
MICROP-/
RADIO-4.49.00.0406w_1
eMMC-boot
Feb 23 201,20:42:55
I hope this is the correct information...What is this telling you??
ghdroiduser
Alright you're good to go. You do have s off which I wasn't sure of. What you need to do is download the rom OK. To get ready for flashing reboot into recovery by going into the boot loader the way I told you. Once there, press volume down so that it will let you choose something in that menu. Select bootloader. After that it will run a check to see if you have a radio update on your SD card. Once it finishes press volume down to highlight recovery. Press power. Once in recovery you need to wipe data cache and dalvik cache before flashing the rom. This is important. If you don't then it will either not boot or it will bootloop. I don't remember all of the menus in cwm because I haven't used it in so long. Go to the menu that let's you select the file for flashing. If you downloaded it from the phone then it will be in the download folder. Find the file and select it. It should prompt you if you want to flash it. Select yes and there you go. You're off into your first ics rom.
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Alright you're good to go. You do have s off which I wasn't sure of. What you need to do is download the rom OK. To get ready for flashing reboot into recovery by going into the boot loader the way I told you. Once there, press volume down so that it will let you choose something in that menu. Select bootloader. After that it will run a check to see if you have a radio update on your SD card. Once it finishes press volume down to highlight recovery. Press power. Once in recovery you need to wipe data cache and dalvik cache before flashing the rom. This is important. If you don't then it will either not boot or it will bootloop. I don't remember all of the menus in cwm because I haven't used it in so long. Go to the menu that let's you select the file for flashing. If you downloaded it from the phone then it will be in the download folder. Find the file and select it. It should prompt you if you want to flash it. Select yes and there you go. You're off into your first ics rom.
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Just to add dont get scared if it takes awhile to boot up once its done flashing and you reboot. Some roms can take a few min to fully boot. So when its on the splashscreen just let it be and let it load all the file you just flashed. Welcome to the world of rooting.
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Dark Jedi said:
Just to add dont get scared if it takes awhile to boot up once its done flashing and you reboot. Some roms can take a few min to fully boot. So when its on the splashscreen just let it be and let it load all the file you just flashed. Welcome to the world of rooting.
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When I download the ROM, will I do this to my phone or on my p/c with a usb cable??
Are there any other precautions I should be aware of??
Also, I saw another post about using 4ext vs revolutionary...any thoughts??
Thank you for all of your help...
ghdroiduser said:
When I download the ROM, will I do this to my phone or on my p/c with a usb cable??
Are there any other precautions I should be aware of??
Also, I saw another post about using 4ext vs revolutionary...any thoughts??
Thank you for all of your help...
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I would suggest using 4ext. Its easier to navigate since the recovery is touch enabled and the menus are organized better. Flashing the rom should be done from the phone although it is possible to do it from the PC I wouldn't recommend you trying that just yet. The main thing to remember when flashing a rom is always do a nandroid backup first. I did forget to tell you that. Also just remember to wipe data,cache and dalvik cache before you flash a rom unless the developer makes it clear that it is OK to flash over the current build.
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ghdroiduser said:
When I download the ROM, will I do this to my phone or on my p/c with a usb cable??
Are there any other precautions I should be aware of??
Also, I saw another post about using 4ext vs revolutionary...any thoughts??
Thank you for all of your help...
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Not really as long as you wipe your caches and data you should be good to go. You can download the rom on to your phone or you can download on to your PC. Once on your PC you will have to transfer the file to your phone via the usb cable.
4ext is a nice touch screen recovery. So you dont have to wear out your vol rockers and power button. Its easy to install just need to download the app.
Heres the thread about 4ext http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890323
I've tried to install the LiquidSmooth ICS v1.5 rom and have ended up with no service and data several times. I use rom manager and delete cash. I've also tried Clockworkmod with the same results.
One thing that I was wondering is why I cant access the bootloader menu when I reset. I see the options, but then it blows by and questions me if I want to update or not(this is how I get back to a usable phone after failed rom install attempts). I dont remember how I rooted this phone back when it first came out. I'm just wondering if that has anything to do with my problems.
Brainfarth said:
I've tried to install the LiquidSmooth ICS v1.5 rom and have ended up with no service and data several times. I use rom manager and delete cash. I've also tried Clockworkmod with the same results.
One thing that I was wondering is why I cant access the bootloader menu when I reset. I see the options, but then it blows by and questions me if I want to update or not(this is how I get back to a usable phone after failed rom install attempts). I dont remember how I rooted this phone back when it first came out. I'm just wondering if that has anything to do with my problems.
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When you go through that update it brings you back to that firmware? If so it means there is an ruu on the root of your sd.
Also when flashing a new Rom you need to format everything, not just cache. That's why you're having issues.
I also recommend using 4EXT recovery
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I've tried to install the LiquidSmooth ICS v1.5 rom and have ended up with no service and data several times. I use rom manager and delete cash. I've also tried Clockworkmod with the same results.
One thing that I was wondering is why I cant access the bootloader menu when I reset. I see the options, but then it blows by and questions me if I want to update or not(this is how I get back to a usable phone after failed rom install attempts). I dont remember how I rooted this phone back when it first came out. I'm just wondering if that has anything to do with my problems.
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try checking your apn if it is configured correctly..
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woodt94 said:
When you go through that update it brings you back to that firmware? If so it means there is an ruu on the root of your sd.
Also when flashing a new Rom you need to format everything, not just cache. That's why you're having issues.
I also recommend using 4EXT recovery
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Your were right about the SD card. I copied the LiquidSmooth ICS v1.5 MR2 rom to a spare card and I was able to access the boot loader menu. I went into ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.0.2, wipe data, wipe cash and installed the rom... Unfortunately I still have no service or data.
Brainfarth said:
I've tried to install the LiquidSmooth ICS v1.5 rom and have ended up with no service and data several times. I use rom manager and delete cash. I've also tried Clockworkmod with the same results.
One thing that I was wondering is why I cant access the bootloader menu when I reset. I see the options, but then it blows by and questions me if I want to update or not(this is how I get back to a usable phone after failed rom install attempts). I dont remember how I rooted this phone back when it first came out. I'm just wondering if that has anything to do with my problems.
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When installing a new ROM, you should always go through your recovery. I use 4EXT, and it works great. To get to your recovery, ensure that your sdcard is free of any PG05IMG files in the root directory. You should always create a nandroid backup, wipe/format to factory defaults, install your ROM, then wipe cache and dalvik cache. You can then install any flashable zips on top of that.
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Brainfarth said:
Your were right about the SD card. I copied the LiquidSmooth ICS v1.5 MR2 rom to a spare card and I was able to access the boot loader menu. I went into ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.0.2, wipe data, wipe cash and installed the rom... Unfortunately I still have no service or data.
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Are you on the latest radios?
ArmyAg08 said:
When installing a new ROM, you should always go through your recovery. I use 4EXT, and it works great. To get to your recovery, ensure that your sdcard is free of any PG05IMG files in the root directory. You should always create a nandroid backup, wipe/format to factory defaults, install your ROM, then wipe cache and dalvik cache. You can then install any flashable zips on top of that.
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Are you on the latest radios?
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The new rom is the only thing that I have messed with. Also, I am currently getting data from my router. Just no service from the tower.
I would try installing the latest radios and see what happens.
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ArmyAg08 said:
I would try installing the latest radios and see what happens.
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And that fixed the rest of it. I updated the radio from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864157
Funny thing though.. I dont have my wifi indicator on top anymore, but it works fine.
One more thing.. This ROM is bare-bones. How can I check my voicemail other than *86?
Brainfarth said:
And that fixed the rest of it. I updated the radio from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864157
Funny thing though.. I dont have my wifi indicator on top anymore, but it works fine.
One more thing.. This ROM is bare-bones. How can I check my voicemail other than *86?
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I use Verizon's visual voicemail app
As far as the wifi goes, you should be able to turn that off/on in the interface settings from within the ROM
ArmyAg08 said:
I use Verizon's visual voicemail app
As far as the wifi goes, you should be able to turn that off/on in the interface settings from within the ROM
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Do you use any kind of volume booster? I cant hardly hear people. I've tried a few, but they only boost your headphone and back speaker volumes.
Also, do you pay for the visual voicemail?
Brainfarth said:
And that fixed the rest of it. I updated the radio from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864157
Funny thing though.. I dont have my wifi indicator on top anymore, but it works fine.
One more thing.. This ROM is bare-bones. How can I check my voicemail other than *86?
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I like Google voice! Free haha
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Alright hey guys! I rooted my phone last night and it worked and all that and I got the SuperUser app. But before I go into more detail, I have the Galaxy s3 I737 or whatever it is for at&t. Alright well today I decided that I wanted to put a custom rom on. I downloaded rom manager from the play store and then opened it up and downloaded CM 10.1 build and the GApps for it also. I clicked all of the boxes for it to make a back up and to wipe all that stuff also and then it started loading and all that. After it was done loading, the phone restarted and had the little CM guy on there and it had the CM boot logo thing I guess you would say.? But after that, it said that Setup Wizard has stopped and that the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped.
This is what I'm talking about.
Sorry for the bad quality but I had to use my ipod to take the pictures
So now what am I suppose to do? I just really hope that I didn't screw up my phone! Please help!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Update!! I fixed it! I flashed it back to stock and I just wiped all data and all that stuff and it worked!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
This thread has a very good toolkit for rooting your s3. I would suggest flashing twrp recovery over clockwork. Then download the rom you want(make sure its for your phone and carrier). And thwn use twrp to flash your rom and/or google apps.
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vampir4997 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
This thread has a very good toolkit for rooting your s3. I would suggest flashing twrp recovery over clockwork. Then download the rom you want(make sure its for your phone and carrier). And thwn use twrp to flash your rom and/or google apps.
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So I basically just have to like re-root my phone again?
Also,did you flash google apps with the rom? Cm does not normally have google apps included they are a separate zip
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alextric96 said:
So I basically just have to like re-root my phone again?
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I think you can just flash twrp recovery with the tool. I only used it once on my friends phone but i believe it has that option. As long as your phone can get to recovery or download mode its not "done". Thats what i would do in this case. Flash twrp recovery with the tool then download a rom to your pc. Transfer to your phone while your in recovery then wipe and flash(just not internal or external sd like my freind did lol). If cm wont flash try a samsung based rom first so you can make a backup before your flash anything else.
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Just saw the update,glad you got it taken care of:beer::beer::beer:
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So I was using the Minin3 Maximus 5.6 rom for quite a while now. But I was wanting to try out some aosp roms so I made a backup and installed Carbon rom nightly build. Used it for a few days but I have actually got really adjusted to touchwiz. Thus I wiped everything, installed the backup, now my internal storage is just not responding. Everything works just fine. However I can not download any images, save videos from youtube, basically anything that will save to internal storage. I have already tried going to twrp and rewiping everything, tried fixing permissions, everything I can think of. This happened once before and I had to completely wiped the whole phone and external sd card to get it to work. Really trying not to do that again. Any help is much appreciated.
DjGeraldo said:
So I was using the Minin3 Maximus 5.6 rom for quite a while now. But I was wanting to try out some aosp roms so I made a backup and installed Carbon rom nightly build. Used it for a few days but I have actually got really adjusted to touchwiz. Thus I wiped everything, installed the backup, now my internal storage is just not responding. Everything works just fine. However I can not download any images, save videos from youtube, basically anything that will save to internal storage. I have already tried going to twrp and rewiping everything, tried fixing permissions, everything I can think of. This happened once before and I had to completely wiped the whole phone and external sd card to get it to work. Really trying not to do that again. Any help is much appreciated.
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I had a similar problem in mj4, just reflashed mj4 tar, reroot and recovery and good to go.
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tonyevo52 said:
I had a similar problem in mj4, just reflashed mj4 tar, reroot and recovery and good to go.
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So if i do this, then flash my backup, it should be good to go?
Should, by flashing the mj4 tar, it should clean up the phone, after you install the mj4, go back into dl mode, flash the cf root, the flash recovery and should take care of you.. Pretty quick process
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DjGeraldo said:
So if i do this, then flash my backup, it should be good to go?
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At the same time, when you go back stock, you might just want to go to KK, MJ is making a mini rom for it as well.
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Yeah I was thinking about doing that anyway, but I have to update my bootloader. That I have never done. All of this odin stuff is new to me, I've had tons of nexus devices and htc's so this is all new to me lol.
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Yeah I was thinking about doing that anyway, but I have to update my bootloader. That I have never done. All of this odin stuff is new to me, I've had tons of nexus devices and htc's so this is all new to me lol.
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I hear ya, I was always an HTC guy until this, different learning curve but same concept, honestly though, Samsung is much easier.. Just look through the note 3 forum, read read read and then if you can't figure out or understand, then ask, most people will offer up help pretty quick..
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If you want to go KK, you can go completely stock and then take the ota update our go stock and follow the link here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630514
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I was actually just reading the steps in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658315
Guess this is the same results, just with a different process
Yep, most people don't use mobile Odin though but it does work
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Well thank you for all the help, I was hoping for a easier fix than doing all of the odin stuff again but if it is the only way, oh well lol.
DjGeraldo said:
Well thank you for all the help, I was hoping for a easier fix than doing all of the odin stuff again but if it is the only way, oh well lol.
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Odin is as painless as it gets. Everything is automated.
You'll love it.
The One-click packages are even easier, some would aver.
Lol®
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DjGeraldo said:
So I was using the Minin3 Maximus 5.6 rom for quite a while now. But I was wanting to try out some aosp roms so I made a backup and installed Carbon rom nightly build. Used it for a few days but I have actually got really adjusted to touchwiz. Thus I wiped everything, installed the backup, now my internal storage is just not responding. Everything works just fine. However I can not download any images, save videos from youtube, basically anything that will save to internal storage. I have already tried going to twrp and rewiping everything, tried fixing permissions, everything I can think of. This happened once before and I had to completely wiped the whole phone and external sd card to get it to work. Really trying not to do that again. Any help is much appreciated.
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I had the same issue with my g4 after the kitkat update.One of the g4 member which i can't find the post now,offered a fix till samsung come through with there fixes.I compared the platform.xml file from g4 to note 3. And they're the same. download attach file and flash.
This file will fix the sdcard issues.