I attached a screen shot of my phone info. How do I root my phone & am I also able to update my android to something newer & if so... how?? What do I need to do?? Please any help is appreciated. Thank you
MissLaniS said:
I attached a screen shot of my phone info. How do I root my phone & am I also able to update my android to something newer & if so... how?? What do I need to do?? Please any help is appreciated. Thank you
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Doesn't get any easier than this for root...
http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/root-any-samsung-galaxy-s4-one-click-0155622/
You've got the latest, best Verizon update for your phone.
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I tried that and it says "this phone is not currently supported"
MissLaniS said:
I tried that and it says "this phone is not currently supported"
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Here you go!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/how-to-root-i545vrufnk1-4-4-2-12-1-2014-t2959613
when it says to wipe cache/dalvik in stock recovery, mean?
when i go to my stock recovery, i dont have an option to wipe cache/dalvik
i have the options to:
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
is one of those the same thing as cache/dalvik??
MissLaniS said:
when it says to wipe cache/dalvik in stock recovery, mean?
when i go to my stock recovery, i dont have an option to wipe cache/dalvik
i have the options to:
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
is one of those the same thing as cache/dalvik??
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You would wipe from safestrap
For rooting your NK1, just follow the direction in the OP.\
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1. Take the NK1 OTA update.
2. Download and install Towelroot-v3.apk(this version does not require internet access).
3. Place your phone into "Download Mode" (press and hold the Home, Volume Down, and Power keys until the phone powers on and displays warning screen, then press Volume Up key) and Flash the I545_NC5_Stock_Kernel using Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).
4. Open Towelroot from your app drawer and press "Make it Rain" to root your device.
5. Power off then boot into "Download Mode" again and flash the I545_NK1_Stock_Kernel also using Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).
6. Download SuperSU to manage root access. Done!
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Hey guys,
So today, I updated my firmware on my fascinate to 2.2 and it was being buggy so I thought I would do a factory reset. Being stupid, I didn't do it the normal way and followed this guys' guide: (I can't post a link but search for how to restore samsung fascinate to factory and it's the first link)
I followed his instructions but when I got to applying update.zip, my phone couldn't find the file (update.zip) and now it's just stuck on the recovery mode screen.
What should I do? Bring it into the store, or is there a way i can fix this at home?
Thanks for all the help!
Welcome to XDA forums!
1) Is your phone rooted? (if it is DO NOT take it to the store)
2) Do you care if you lose everything on your phone? (Your contacts will be there)
3) What color is the recovery screen?
You should be able to fix anything on the phone at home as long as you can get into Download Mode.
- yes, my phone is rooted but I haven't really done much with the rooting.
- i don't care if I lose everything
- the recovery screen is black and it has 4 options:
reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
Rebooting gets me to the same screen, applying the update gets me this message:
E: Can't mount /dev/block/vold/179:9
(no such file or directory)
E: Can't mount SDCARD:update.zip
Installation aborted
wiping the data/cache seems to work.
If you guys need any more information let me know.
are you familiar with Odin?
if so follow these instructions to get the phone to a good place: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048380
Hey, so I followed all the instructions in that post and I think it worked but now I get this on my screen:
CwM Voodoo Lagfix Recovery v2.5.1.x
- reboot system now
- apply sdcard:update.zip
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- install zip from sdcard
- backup and restore
- mounts and storage
- advanced
- voodoo
What do I do from here?
Go to this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1013312
Then pick a ROM. Place the ROM on your SD card. You will have to find a way to get it onto your SD card if you can't through the phone. I suggest you use the CommunityRom since it has a Kernel included with it and you wont have to worry about finding one to download.
Once you have the ROM install zip from SD card and you should be good to go.
blayde5 said:
Hey, so I followed all the instructions in that post and I think it worked but now I get this on my screen:
CwM Voodoo Lagfix Recovery v2.5.1.x
- reboot system now
- apply sdcard:update.zip
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- install zip from sdcard
- backup and restore
- mounts and storage
- advanced
- voodoo
What do I do from here?
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WHat happens when you just go to reboot system from here?
piizzadude said:
WHat happens when you just go to reboot system from here?
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If you reboot system now, it will boot, but on the next reboot, it will revert to the stock recovery since you have a stock kernel. You'd need to flash a custom kernel to keep CWM. I'd agree with the odin advice, just get the phone into download mode (power off, remove battery, connect usb while holding vol down and having odin open) then follow the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048380
I did the same thing except my phone isnt rooted. Its stuck on the recovery screen and my computer doesnt recognize my device, so Odin isnt working for me. USB is working because it is charging. Someone please help
CJaneWilson said:
I did the same thing except my phone isnt rooted. Its stuck on the recovery screen and my computer doesnt recognize my device, so Odin isnt working for me. USB is working because it is charging. Someone please help
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Find "Droidstyle's" guide for newbies. Not calling you a noob or anything but the guide is flawless if you read and do exactly what it says. This damn xda app doesn't like me posting links. But its an easy find. Need any other advice let me know via pm or here, ill get back to you asap
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i decided to flash my lg optimus one with splitbread rom by vishnuhost...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128948
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Instructions for flashing...
1. Switch off your phone, remove the battery, put it back again
2. Press the keys, home, volume down, power button together
3. Leave the keys when recovery appears on screen
4. Select wipe option from menu, and choose wipe all
5. Select flash zip menu option and select toggle signature verify
6. Select flash zip from sd card, choose format.zip
7. Select flash zip from sd card, choose splitbread_full.zip
8. Read the on screen information
9. Select flash zip from sd card, choose splitbread_toast.zip
10. Reboot
11. When phone turns on, choose the first option when prompted
12. Skip google account setup for the first time, get smart keyboard from somewhere
13. Install smartkeyboard and enter google account details
14. Restart phone
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after third step when i reeboot my device ..my phone freezez at starting when it displayes the lg logo...and nothing happens....even i cannot able to switch to recovery mode by the three button combination.....
i dont know what to do now....
please help me plzzzzzzz.....
Have you flashed the recovery?
If Yes: How? Which recovery?
nope.. i didn't flash recovery
varun92 said:
nope.. i didn't flash recovery
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Lol, how did you expect to enter recovery if you didn't flash it?
You need to flash the recovery first
work on getting the recovery flashed before installing custom ROMS. You can opt to choose Clockwork (ROM manager) through market or Amonra.. either ways would be fine.
Then go with the usual flashing after your done with the recovery.
Simplest thing is just go to market.
Search for Rom manager. after install click on it.
Then when it opens press the 1st from the top and you have ClockworkMod.
For flashing the ROM. Find the rom in file explorer or any file manager and click on it, it will prompt for rom manager. click rom manager and wipe dalvik cache and Wipe Data and cache..
No worries ,just install Rom-Manager -> flash clockwork mod recovery.
Then it will notify succesfully flashed clockwork mod recovery..
Try three buttons combo..
It will work .
hoping it will solve your problems.
crankyboy said:
Simplest thing is just go to market.
Search for Rom manager. after install click on it.
Then when it opens press the 1st from the top and you have ClockworkMod.
For flashing the ROM. Find the rom in file explorer or any file manager and click on it, it will prompt for rom manager. click rom manager and wipe dalvik cache and Wipe Data and cache..
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Yes, IMO ROM manager is the easiest to install...a bit of a user friendly
[Q] Urgently need help: Atrix 4G Stuck on "Dual Core" screen after flashing to CM9
My Atrix 4G was stock Gingerbread 2.3.6 on v4.5.141 - rooted and unlocked. I followed the instructions to flash CM 9- following the instructions. I used ROM Manager to make a backup of my stock 2.3.6 and the ClockWorkMod. Things did not work out after I followed the instructions.
Now my phone says, "Unlocked" at the top left and shows the Motorola logo and the dual core technology. Its not bricked- I can still access the Android Recovery menu. I even tried to return the device to default through the Android Recovery menu but that didn't work (its still stuck). I can't find the recovery files either.
Since I have unlocked 2.3.6 - I cannot flash sbf files through RSD without bricking my device. How can I return to my earlier stock configuration? Will I be able to keep root?
Thanks.
Are you saying you cannot flash your backup? Also have you tried to flash a fruitcake in recovery? Rom Manager saves to internal SD try to restore from internal and see if that fixes issue.
htcslic said:
Are you saying you cannot flash your backup? Also have you tried to flash a fruitcake in recovery? Rom Manager saves to internal SD try to restore from internal and see if that fixes issue.
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What is a fruitcake? I read that there is a large chance the phone
How could I flash a backup without actually accessing the application on my phone? What program would I use on my pc to gain access to the backup? I've already wiped the data and factory reset my phone through the Android Recovery menu... would this delete all I can't access my internal SD card from the standard Android Recovery menu.
fzero90 said:
How could I flash a backup without actually accessing the application on my phone? What program would I use on my pc? I can't access my internal SD card from the standard Android Recovery menu.
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You can flash your backup through the Android Recovery in the "backup & restore" option (assuming your backup was saved there)
but first via android recovery:
clear data/factory reset
clear cache
advanced>wipe dalvik cache
(that's what I like to do to ensure a clean install of the backup[if such thing exists lol])
th3xeroeagle said:
You can flash your backup through the Android Recovery in the "backup & restore" option (assuming your backup was saved there)
but first via android recovery:
clear data/factory reset
clear cache
advanced>wipe dalvik cache
(that's what I like to do to ensure a clean install of the backup[if such thing exists lol])
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Where can I access the backup & restore option?
I think you're talking about another menu. I can't access that menu- when I say Android Recovery, I mean the one that is actually Motorola's. To access it, I hold the power button and lower volume key down, and then find the Android system recovery menu. I get the Android guy and an exclamation point in a triangle, and then hold the up and down volume keys simultaneously. The menu shows the following options:
Android system recovery utility
>reboot system now
>apply update from sdcard
>wipe data/factory reset
>wipe cache partition
fzero90 said:
Where can I access the backup & restore option?
I think you're talking about another menu. I can't access that menu- when I say Android Recovery, I mean the one that is actually Motorola's. To access it, I hold the power button and lower volume key down, and then find the Android system recovery menu. I get the Android guy and an exclamation point in a triangle, and then hold the up and down volume keys simultaneously. The menu shows the following options:
Android system recovery utility
>reboot system now
>apply update from sdcard
>wipe data/factory reset
>wipe cache partition
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I think you have the stock recovery. You need a custom recovery to access to that menu, flash custom roms and do back ups. You can use romracers recovery which is commonly used
Sent from my MB860 using XDA
fzero90 said:
Where can I access the backup & restore option?
I think you're talking about another menu. I can't access that menu- when I say Android Recovery, I mean the one that is actually Motorola's. To access it, I hold the power button and lower volume key down, and then find the Android system recovery menu. I get the Android guy and an exclamation point in a triangle, and then hold the up and down volume keys simultaneously. The menu shows the following options:
Android system recovery utility
>reboot system now
>apply update from sdcard
>wipe data/factory reset
>wipe cache partition
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I think that you flashed a wrong recovery because "normal" ones have
-reboot system
-install zip from sdcard
-wide data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-backup and restore
-mounts and storage
-advanced
I'm using ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.1.8 (CWM touch recovery)
try to flash another recovery like the newest one (CWM touch recovery)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475444
through fastboot and cmd on your pc
fastboot flash recovery RECOVERYNAME.img
fastboot reboot
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giqbal said:
I think you have the stock recovery. You need a custom recovery to access to that menu, flash custom roms and do back ups. You can use romracers recovery which is commonly used
Sent from my MB860 using XDA
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Is Romracers recovery used on the phone or computer? I can't use apps on my phone. How do I use Romracers? Yes, I am a noob to the glorious world of Android .
th3xeroeagle said:
I think that you flashed a wrong recovery because "normal" ones have
-reboot system
-install zip from sdcard
-wide data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-backup and restore
-mounts and storage
-advanced
I'm using ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.1.8 (CWM touch recovery)
try to flash another recovery like the newest one (CWM touch recovery)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475444
through fastboot and cmd on your pc
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Okay, so once I flash it on to my phone, how do I actually access it on my phone?
fzero90 said:
Okay, so once I flash it on to my phone, how do I actually access it on my phone?
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That's a recovery so access it by holding down the power button and volume down and then on "Android Recovery" push power up. Then you will boot into the recovery, try to wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, advanced> wipe dalvik cache then reinstall the CM9 rom. It will probably work this time because you have the right recovery.
fzero90 said:
Okay, so once I flash it on to my phone, how do I actually access it on my phone?
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Hold the power and volume down button until you see fast boot. Use volume down button to scroll down until recovery shows and then press the volume up button. Then recovery menu should up.
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I'm having the same issue I used Tenfar's cwm and now I only receive the dual core screen and when I try to go into recovery I get magic value mismatch. Something tells me the phone is doomed.
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Found the fix here!
YES!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398819&page=588
Atrix 4g
htcslic said:
Are you saying you cannot flash your backup? Also have you tried to flash a fruitcake in recovery? Rom Manager saves to internal SD try to restore from internal and see if that fixes issue.
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I had the same problem,
where could i download the fruitcake
??
Gian013 said:
I had the same problem,
where could i download the fruitcake
??
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Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984381
Hello everyone! Would really appreciate your help... I updated my s3 to JB via OTA last month, had issues with slow charging so i decided to flash back to official ICS firmware, specific to my device (Philippines Globe - I9300XXBLHI August build from samfirmware) earlier this week. Did the prescribed process, set my s3 on download mode, used odin v3.07, flashed in PDA. Result at odin was Pass! But my s3 did not reboot. It got stuck in download mode (where it says downloading.. Download bar now is full but it did not auto reset even if the tick box in odin for auto reboot is checked). Tried searching xda, this forum, for a solution, but i couldn't find any.. Can anyone help me? This is as far as my android trouble shooting will go.. Really appreciate your help.. Thank you in advance..
First boot to recovery and factory reset .
Second flash a stock firmware .
jje
thought of that..Tried booting the phone to recovery mode (power + vol up + home) it doesnt work..it goes into a white noise screen, it only boots to download mode..
Any other suggestions? Or alternatives to access recovery mode so i can do a wipe?
go to download mode and flash a firmware
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Thats what ive been trying to do..
how about flashing another jelly bean firmware
and then back to ICS
usually factory reset solved that kinda problem
Sent from my GT-I9300
After you download the official firmware reboot into recovery and wipe data that should solve your problem
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
freddy1991 said:
how about flashing another jelly bean firmware
and then back to ICS
usually factory reset solved that kinda problem
Sent from my GT-I9300
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Tried that.. Argh.. Really irritating!
Can you flash CF root and boot to recovery ???
jje
JJEgan said:
Can you flash CF root and boot to recovery ???
jje
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CF root? How do I do that?
Try flashing CF Root 6.4, enter in recovery and wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache
I hope it's useful for you :good:
Ok, will try that now!
JRV78 said:
CF root? How do I do that?
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Download it here "do wnlo ad.chainfire.e u/196/CF-Root/SGS3/CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.zip" (Delete spaces) (Credits to Chainfire) and flash the .tar file with Odin 3.07 at PDA section.
Regards :good:
Ok, done! It rebooted and i got this message after "firmware update encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again" with the phone to yellow triangle to pc icon. So i go to kies? Or try recovery mode first?
Tried flashing official ICS for my device via odin after I flashed CF root, the phone reboots but it boots to the "firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen..Tried flashing official JB, same outcome..
Tried accessing recovery mode, volume up+power+home, still same message..I can access download mode though..
Am I getting somewhere? progress??
JRV78 said:
Tried flashing official ICS for my device via odin after I flashed CF root, the phone reboots but it boots to the "firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen..Tried flashing official JB, same outcome..
Tried accessing recovery mode, volume up+power+home, still same message..I can access download mode though..
Am I getting somewhere? progress??
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Ok, just follow this steps
1. Enter in Dowload Mode (vol down+power+home)
2. Flash CF-Root 6.4
3. Boot in recovery (volume up+power+home) and select "wipe data/factory reset", then "wipe cache" and finally in "advanced" select "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
4. Enter in Dowload Mode (vol down+power+home)
5. Flash any (Sammy ICS/JB) rom by Odin 3.07 (PDA section)
5. Once it finishes, turn on your SIII and enjoy the rom :good:
rafaelpernil said:
Ok, just follow this steps
1. Enter in Dowload Mode (vol down+power+home)
2. Flash CF-Root 6.4
3. Boot in recovery (volume up+power+home) and select "wipe data/factory reset", then "wipe cache" and finally in "advanced" select "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
4. Enter in Dowload Mode (vol down+power+home)
5. Flash any (Sammy ICS/JB) rom by Odin 3.07 (PDA section)
5. Once it finishes, turn on your SIII and enjoy the rom :good:
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Ok, so this is what I did:
1. Enter in Dowload Mode (vol down+power+home) - :good:
2. Flash CF-Root 6.4 - :good:
3. Boot in recovery (volume up+power+home) and select "wipe data/factory reset", then "wipe cache" and finally in "advanced" select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" - Cant get pass this part..wont boot in recovery mode..stuck at "firmware upgrade encountered an issue.."
JRV78 said:
Ok, so this is what I did:
1. Enter in Dowload Mode (vol down+power+home) - :good:
2. Flash CF-Root 6.4 - :good:
3. Boot in recovery (volume up+power+home) and select "wipe data/factory reset", then "wipe cache" and finally in "advanced" select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" - Cant get pass this part..wont boot in recovery mode..stuck at "firmware upgrade encountered an issue.."
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did you try flash CF-root 6,4 using Odin?
Use THIS for flashing, with PIT, bootloader etc - follow the screenshots, and use Odin shown there.
Good luck.
Hi everyone. This is my first post here and also my first time trying to load a custom ROM. Could a kind user please provide me with a thorough guide on how to ZIP install Entropy's kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445840) and then ZIP install Chip 1.5 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737432)?
1. Is your device rooted? If it is, then you can skip to step 2. If not, download SuperOneClick, plug in your device (make sure USB debugging is enabled), and click "root."
2. Download the DD_01142012.tar file in Entropy's thread.
3. Download Odin. After that, hold the down button and the power button. Your device should be in Download Mode. Click on "PDA" in Odin and select the file you downloaded.
4. After that, download Chip's ROM unto your SD card or unto your Galaxy Player.
5. Hold the power button and the up button (you should be in CWM), wipe your data, cache, and Davik cache (go to "Advanced" to wipe this). Click on "Install zip from SD card," find Chip's ROM, and install it.
TheKryptonite said:
1. Is your device rooted? If it is, then you can skip to step 2. If not, download SuperOneClick, plug in your device (make sure USB debugging is enabled), and click "root."
2. Download the DD_01142012.tar file in Entropy's thread.
3. Download Odin. After that, hold the down button and the power button. Your device should be in Download Mode. Click on "PDA" in Odin and select the file you downloaded.
4. After that, download Chip's ROM unto your SD card or unto your Galaxy Player.
5. Hold the power button and the up button (you should be in CWM), wipe your data, cache, and Davik cache (go to "Advanced" to wipe this). Click on "Install zip from SD card," find Chip's ROM, and install it.
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Thanks so much! I will try this out right now and see how it goes!
Haha, yes! It took only 30 some minutes, but I now have the Android 2.3.6 kernel and Chip1.5 running on my Galaxy Player! Thank you, Entropy, Mevordel, and of course The Kryptonite!
No problem.
Sorry to bother you again, TheKryptonite, but whenever I try to setup a Google Account I get the error message: "Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server". Do you know how to fix this?
tkdking said:
Sorry to bother you again, TheKryptonite, but whenever I try to setup a Google Account I get the error message: "Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server". Do you know how to fix this?
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SO SORRY! I just noticed the "Data" option in the Notifications. I turned it off by holding down the Data Icon and then going into settings and turning on background data. It's all good now