[Q] Solutions To Some Hiccups Encountered In "Modding" My Samsung Galaxy Tab - Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

[Q] Solutions To Some Hiccups Encountered In "Modding" My Samsung Galaxy Tab
Sorry ... this was meant to be in the Q&A section.
Here's some history:
At a garage sale, I stumbled on a perfectly functional Verizon based Samsung Galaxy Tab model SCH-I800. Although the basics worked, I was limited to what I could do with with the Verizon labelled device north of the US Border. I underwent an exhaustive search on line on how to modify the operating system on this device to a more generic operating version which and eliminate the Verizon specific limitations.
Using the instructions for the CyanogenMod Android for Samsung Galaxy Tab (CDMA) ("p1c") as detailed in the Cyanogen.org wiki:
1. Installation of the jt1134's ClockworkMod Recovery file using the Heimdall Suite was without flaw.
Note: I did get hung up on step 7 of the instructions ... "You need now to manually reboot the phone into ClockworkMod Recovery mode by holding . " I think this sentence isn't finished, failing to mention a critical ending to "by holding ....???" What should we hold?
2. Using apb, I transferred over my downloaded zip of the latest stable release of CyanogenMod rom for this device ... cm-9.1.0 to the device's sdcard and installed it through recovery mode. This appears to have went flawlessly.
3. Using apb, I transferred over my downloaded zip of the appropriate release (CM9?) of Gapps (gapps-jb-20130813-signed) and installed it through the recovery mode. Once the device rebooted, I had a handful of Google apps installed.
Here are some of the issue's I hope someone is able to help me sort through:
1) "Unfortunately, Google+ has stopped." - This pops up after the initial boot of the device, when I try to access the Google+ app, or access Google+ through Google settings.
2) It appears I am unable to connect to the Google Play Store. All I get is "No connection." I have a good wifi connection, and a google+ account.
3) I can use GMail no problem with my google credentials.
Am I using the wrong version of Google Apps perhaps? Are there some setting changes I have overlooked? Is it a device hardware, software or account problem?
4) It appears I have lost USB functionality with this. When I insert the cable between the evice and my computer, I no longer have access to the SD card through Windows Explorer like I had with the previous branded installation. It does not show up nor does it get recognized by Windows 7.
5) When I first boot up ... I get the message "Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped."
6) Is it possible, under this current configuration, to use the 3G data service of my cell phone plan with this device. I'm not sure how to do it. In the wireless & networks settings, more, I select "Mobile Networks". Data enabled is checked, system select is set to automatic. When I hit "Activate device", I receive the error noted in step 5.
I will greatly appreciate any help that can be sent my way.
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DuckSoup68 said:
Sorry ... this was meant to be in the Q&A section.
Note: I did get hung up on step 7 of the instructions ... "You need now to manually reboot the phone into ClockworkMod Recovery mode by holding . " I think this sentence isn't finished, failing to mention a critical ending to "by holding ....???" What should we hold?
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If such CDMA Devices are anything like their respective GSM Brethren, then you, press the Volume Key UP + Power at the same time. Releasing said Power Key Once you get Light, but continue holding the Volume Key Up until you reach the (Clockwork) Recovery Screen.*
Consequently doing the opposite of this. Holding the Volume Key Down + Power. Will put the Device into Download Mode. So you can flash new ROMs, Kernels or Modems to your Device via Oden or Heimdall.
*NOTE: If you haven't rooted your Phone, chances are you don't have Clockwork Recovery on your Phone... Phablet yet, and you'll land up in the Stock Recovery Screen instead.
3. Using apb, I transferred over my downloaded zip of the appropriate release (CM9?) of Gapps (gapps-jb-20130813-signed) and installed it through the recovery mode. Once the device rebooted, I had a handful of Google apps installed.
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I'm almost positive that since your using CyanogenMod, you'll also have to download and install a GAPPs Package.
http://goo.im/gapps chose the version that matches your Version in this case "CM9.x.x." for ICS. You install this by going back into the Recovery Mode (See above!). Then choosing the "install zip from sdcard", then either /sdcard/externalo_sd or "choose zip from external sdcard" scroll up/down till you find "gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip" and run it. Now you should have the correct GAPPs installed.
So yes the fact that you installed a GAPPs for Jelly Bean over Ice Cream Sandwich is likely why you don't have a working GAPPs.
5) When I first boot up ... I get the message "Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped."
6) Is it possible, under this current configuration, to use the 3G data service of my cell phone plan with this device. I'm not sure how to do it. In the wireless & networks settings, more, I select "Mobile Networks". Data enabled is checked, system select is set to automatic. When I hit "Activate device", I receive the error noted in step 5.
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I think you can chalk this down to using the incorrect Modem.bin File I'd take a look here to see which Modem you need to use for your CDMA Device http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069727. This should hopefully fix those problems.
As for losing USB I don't have any advice for you. I don't think Software alone could break that. At least not in my experience, then again I have NO experience with CDMA at all! All I can recommend you to do is to bypass ICS for Jelly Bean! ICS makes use of Software Navigation Buttons (i.e. the same Ones on the side of your Screen. AFAIK they can NOT be disabled under ICS either. They can under Jelly Bean though!

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Ichijoe ... thank you!!!!
Ichijoe said:
I'm almost positive that since your using CyanogenMod, you'll also have to download and install a GAPPs Package.
http://goo.im/gapps chose the version that matches your Version in this case "CM9.x.x." for ICS. .... Now you should have the correct GAPPs installed.
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I am indeed using CyanogenMod. I selected the current stable ROM for the p1c which is cm-9.1.0-p1c. I assume this reads version 9.1.0 of CyangenMod? I noticed that from the download page that there are "Nightly" releases of CM-10, which I assume are unofficial versions of CyanogenMod version 10? Yes ... for me Version 9.1 is running fine (I think so far), but am I safe to try to upgrade to CM10? Would my apps and whatnot be compatible? Or would I have to find a compatible GApps as well?
Ichijoe said:
So yes the fact that you installed a GAPPs for Jelly Bean over Ice Cream Sandwich is likely why you don't have a working GAPPs.
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This is very interesting. What is JellyBean? What is Ice Cream Sandwich? I did not know that having one or the other affected the version of GApps I needed. I see now int he file names, jb and ics, differentiates the two versions. What determined what I installed ... Jelly Bean vs. Ice Cream Sandwich? How are the two different? Is one better than the other? I installed CM9 ... is this ICS compatible only? I got my initial version of GApps at http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps, and selected the only option available to CM9. It wasn't clear that that version wouldn't work with CM9. Confused! If I were to go to CM 10, would I need a JB or ICS version of GApps?
Ichijoe said:
I think you can chalk this down to using the incorrect Modem.bin File I'd take a look here to see which Modem you need to use for your CDMA Device http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069727. This should hopefully fix those problems.
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After a reinstall of CM9, I do not seem to have this problem any longer. With this resolved, well, I need to ask. How can I use this tablet on my current cell phone data plan? If I select "Activate Device" in the Mobile Network settings, I get a pre-recorded message providing directions on how to activate by calling a number or by referring to printed instructions. I'm assuming the device was calling it's Verizon home. I'd really like to be able to use this on my local data network, I hope it can be done!
Edit: Answered my own question:
First off, if you have a CDMA handset (the lack of a SIM card is a sure fire indicator) from Bell/Virgin or TELUS/Koodo (that isn't a world phone) or from the US (Sprint/Verizon), it is impossible to use the phone on a Canadian network other than the one it came from as Bell and TELUS does not allow the import CDMA devices from outside their network.
Is there another way. I recall someone mentioning maybe being able to connect the device to my mobile phone via bluetooth?
Ichijoe said:
As for losing USB I don't have any advice for you. I don't think Software alone could break that. At least not in my experience, then again I have NO experience with CDMA at all! All I can recommend you to do is to bypass ICS for Jelly Bean! ICS makes use of Software Navigation Buttons (i.e. the same Ones on the side of your Screen. AFAIK they can NOT be disabled under ICS either. They can under Jelly Bean though!
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Still no love with this. Windows 7 is recognizing the device when plugged in as "SAMSUNG_Android", considered an "unspecified" device in Windows Devices and Printers panel. The device SD card cannot be accessed by Windows Explorer when connected to Windows 7 by USB cable. Again, JellyBean vs Ice Cream Sandwich???
Thank you so much ... I am very happy now to be getting better performance. Yes, I am selfish by hoping I can get more, but I admit to being ignorant and really relying on the help of others to allow me a better understanding of how things work, the terminology etc. I appreciate the patience.

Nightly's are Devloper - testing releases, while perfectly legit, they aren't know for their stability, and you may have to reckon with a broken Front Camera or broken Bluetooth support in such releases. However there are some good CM tweeked mods out there from other Devloper's such as Paranoid Android or Humberos that do work well enough. At least on GSM Models.
Without tolling Wiki to much. Eclair was the "Stock" ROM for the P1000 / Galaxy Tab when it came out back in 2010. It latter got an official Update to Gingerbread. So you could call these Android Codenames if you like. The next Codename after Gingerbread was Honycomb v3.xx But only came out with some Tablets. The real update to Gingerbread was Ice Cream Sandwich, then latter with Jelly Bean. The newest version is called Kit-Kat. Google likes their Junk Food it seems.
Like I was trying to say is that CM9 (ICS), has the Software Navigation Bar (Menu, Home, and Back Buttons) On the Screen. Which mirror those already on the Device. I'm unaware of how you deactivate this Navigation Bar without killing the OS. (i.e. It can't be done). That's why I recomend using a newer Jelly Bean ROM. As you'll at least have the option to turn this annoyance off. On those ROMs. Some ROMs make it simple others somewhat less so at first.
Again as to your Modem.bin File. You need to know which One is compatible with your Carrier. Chances are your installing the JPZ (GSM) Modem which is wrong for your CDMA Device. Looking at the Link I gave you. You only have the choice of the Sprint Stock Modem, or the Sprint EF17 Modem. Both need to be flashed to a CDMA Kernel w/Heimdall.
I would also suggest you go into the Google Play Store (assuming that you correctly installed a working GAPPs File), and download the GooManager. (or barring that find a link in this Thread! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25943528. This should then allow you to "find" compatible ROMs for your P1/C/L/N etc... It should even be able to install those ROMs for you. Hopefully One of them will serve you well.
As for me I was just given my P1000 about Three Weeks ago, and I'm still looking for that One ROM that does everything. Sadly I still haven't quite found it, yet. But most of the CM10.1 Mods seem to be working ok. (i.e. Front Camera + Bluetooth are working!) You just have to keep looking.
As for playing Games on this thing I'll tell ya now forget it! with only 512Mb RAM you're not gonna be playing very much with it. Streaming Videos from my NAS Box, and from XBMC however works just fine! as does the updated Browsers and Chrome. ICS, and JB certainly look miles better then the Stock Gingerbread. when it comes to the DPI Resolution. Which becomes apparent if you ever try to use Google Music on it though GB. in Portrait Mode.
As to your USB Troubles did you ever try to install Samsung Kies yet? Samsung Kies has the Windows USB Drives needed to use your Device on your PC. Then again you should have also installed such Drivers already through Heimdall. But, it wont hurt to install Kies in any case. Just note that if you do use something like Heimdall or Oden to flash your Phablet, you need to make sure that Kies isn't running. Or else those Programs will NOT WORK!

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[SOLVED] I need everyones help! Easy Solution to get the USA WIFI Upgrade!

After screwing around for hours I have been able to get the Official dell upgrade (workaround). I realize that some want to upgrade in specific ways. But for those of us that are interested in just getting a factory upgrade here is what I have found. I believe it is a simple case of connecting the dots. All I needed was someone to provide the USA upgrade path Thanks (TheManii) For your wisdom.
So here is what worked for me. Make sure you use NVFLASH and downgrade to Froyo 2.2.2 USA WIFI.
Then with your Streak 7 connected to the internet enter the following URL in your android web browser.
http://mobileupdate.dell.com/?version=GLUNB1A334430&servicetag=PPPPPPP
Your service tag will remain as it was before the upgrade as TheManii Stated. All we needed was the correct upgrade path. Remember this has only been tested on a tablet that has been downgraded with the Froyo USA wifi Rom provided on these forums.
This will start your official update via the download page. When it is finished just click on the downloaded file and this will allow you to get the Honeycomb 3.2 Goodness youve been waiting for simply and reliably!
Enjoy,
Stingerrray
Firstly you dont need your service tag, it only depends on your installed rom.
Secondly all it does is lead your to the download page to the pkgs,
all known available pkgs are available here or on the update guide I linked to.
If you dont get a notification you wouldnt be able to update anyway, as it will check before install if you're compatable.
The currently available upgrade paths are
EU Wifi: 340/344 -> 507
EU 3g: 340/344 -> 507
US wifi: 340/344 -> 506
EU wifi submodel: 1A3
EU 3g submodel: 1A2
US wifi submodel: 1A3
The device string is constructed as:
GxxxByyyzzzaa-bbb
xxxx is always LUN as this is it's codename (The dell codename for the s7 was "looking glass", the qisda codename was "luna")
yyy is the submodel number listed above
zzz is the current rom version
aa is the region.
bbb is not valid on the S7, but on the S5 and venue this is your modem region (either US, EU, or AWS)
So the upgrade paths are:
EU Wifi:
GLUNB1A334000 -> GLUNB1A350700
GLUNB1A334400 -> GLUNB1A350700
EU 3g:
GLUNB1A234000 -> GLUNB1A250700
GLUNB1A234400 -> GLUNB1A250700
US Wifi:
GLUNB1A334030 -> GLUNB1A350630
GLUNB1A334430 -> GLUNB1A350630
For the moment the US roms 325, 340 are not canidates to update, so they're either stuck on 2.2 or have to manually update.
Until the tmo update actually comes out I'm going under the assumption that it's not currently planned to come out.
(There is also the US 4G 322/333 -> 338, but it's very old)
This covers every publically available roms. Roms that are not publicly available will never recieve update notifications.
This system is identical to the one used on the Streak 5, 10 and venue
all the links do is link to the update pkgs and the update page. If you cant acces the update page to download them you wont be able to install them anyway.
http://mobileupdate.dell.com/?version=GLUNB1A334430&servicetag=PPPPPPP
So if P is replaced with your service tag it wont work either?
Will you get a version mismatch?
I'm trying right now thanks for your help. It is DL now.
Stingerrray
your rom must EXACTLY match one of the above ones
AND your device must not have clockwork
AND must not have a custom rom installed
for it to update sucessfully though "check for updates"
If "check for updates" doesnt give an update, you will get a fota mismatch
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Also, all known pkgs are already listed on Dell Streak 7- xda wiki
The only things missing are older rom versions. Many of which were recently reported during the HC rollout
OK if it is too simple it usually does not work. Ill keep rooting around. I like to try and find an easy upgrade path for the masses.
Thanks,
Stingerrray
The right was is to flash the matching recovery and use the pkg, assuming you're not on honeystreak.
Tegra2 device users are far too reliant on nvflash to do the work for them.
In my case it is not being reliant. But just trying to find the path of least resistance. Thanks for the info you did indeed allow me to get the USA upgrade. All i thought I needed was the OEM VERSION Numbers that were being rolled out. So I will change this to a simple guide.
Thanks,
Stingerrray
Essentially any user who decides to root their (android) device and/or install a custom rom/modify the system paritition should have fastboot properly installed and usable for their device.
This is rarely the case as I've seen for Streak 5 and 7 users. If that were the case updating to the correct rom even if yours isnt a valid upgrade path is only 4 steps:
1) Download the recovery and pkg
2) copy the pkg to the 'sdcard'
3) flash the recovery
4) do a 'install from pkg'
Excluding the downloading step, this is nominally 3 minutes of work.
If you dont modify your device at all this is essentially 1 step as "check for updates" does all this for you
So can I use that link to install it on my streak with 338 that is wifi only?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
yes you can.
Stingerrray
I believe 338 can update to to 506 by merely copying the update.pkg to it's 'sdcard' and flashing. Assuming you havnt modified your device
Yes as you stated that will work nicely. But if you have 338 all you need to do as an alternative method is paste the URL (from the main topic post) into the Froyo 2.2.2 web browser and that will start the official update download as well.
Thanks again TheManii for helping us with this extra easy solution!
Stingerrray
Stingerrray said:
After screwing around for hours I have been able to get the Official dell upgrade (workaround). I realize that some want to upgrade in specific ways. But for those of us that are interested in just getting a factory upgrade here is what I have found. I believe it is a simple case of connecting the dots. All I needed was someone to provide the USA upgrade path Thanks (TheManii) For your wisdom.
So here is what worked for me. Make sure you use NVFLASH and downgrade to Froyo 2.2.2 USA WIFI.
Then with your Streak 7 connected to the internet enter the following URL in your android web browser.
http://mobileupdate.dell.com/?version=GLUNB1A334430&servicetag=PPPPPPP
Your service tag will remain as it was before the upgrade as TheManii Stated. All we needed was the correct upgrade path. Remember this has only been tested on a tablet that has been downgraded with the Froyo USA wifi Rom provided on these forums.
This will start your official update via the download page. When it is finished just click on the downloaded file and this will allow you to get the Honeycomb 3.2 Goodness youve been waiting for simply and reliably!
Enjoy,
Stingerrray
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Nope doesnt work on my 4g streak. Anyway funny story i jus had a confress call with tmobile and dell and according to the dell repthe 4g tmobile model will recieve the android hc update on friday. So idk how true this is. But hey i can dream right i mean lets see what happens im mean dell did release the 3g update in the uk so y not the 4g us version right. Well all i can do is wait, im not holding my breath tho.
It wont work on the US 4G model because it's a different region, that link is only valid for US wifi models
It is for USA wifi model only. It is untested on all others.
Stingerrray
Thank-you Stingerray! After playing with all the other techniques here to get the US Wifi version on my device, your process WORKED! Smoothly I might add!
I was worried as my device ID is: GLUNB1A133830 and none of the update packages seemed to apply to a 1A1 device .. but I tried it anyway, and now I have Honeycomb up and running on my streak 7!
So Again, THANK-YOU!
dblml320 said:
Thank-you Stingerray! After playing with all the other techniques here to get the US Wifi version on my device, your process WORKED! Smoothly I might add!
I was worried as my device ID is: GLUNB1A133830 and none of the update packages seemed to apply to a 1A1 device .. but I tried it anyway, and now I have Honeycomb up and running on my streak 7!
So Again, THANK-YOU!
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I have a GLUNB1A133830 as well. Why no love for 338's, Dell? I'll try the link if there's no upgrade by Friday night.
Update done on 338
vtinmanv said:
I have a GLUNB1A133830 as well. Why no love for 338's, Dell? I'll try the link if there's no upgrade by Friday night.
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TheManii said:
I believe 338 can update to to 506 by merely copying the update.pkg to it's 'sdcard' and flashing. Assuming you havnt modified your device
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I had the 338 build and all I had to do was type in the following link and it updated without any issue. Note that I left off my Service Tag for the update and I'm working fine...
http://mobileupdate.dell.com/?version=GLUNB1A334430
TheManii said:
your rom must EXACTLY match one of the above ones
AND your device must not have clockwork
AND must not have a custom rom installed
for it to update sucessfully though "check for updates"
If "check for updates" doesnt give an update, you will get a fota mismatch
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That's not exactly true, my build was 1A13 something, checked for the update when I got home from work last night and had no update available. Clicked the link you had posted to the US wifi pkg, downloaded and installed perfectly, no clockwork just the standard update.
Exactly what I did and no issues as well.

Common problems and solutions on Stock ICS ROMs (FAQ) [P7300|P7310]

List of common issues (and solutions) for ICS stock ROMs
I see the same questions again and again... so a FAQ is in order
This is mostly targeting the P7300 & P7310 ICS ROMs that are just getting out now. These devices are very similar to the P7500 and P7510 (10.1 tabs), and all these tabs (8.9, 10.1) tend to share the same common issues.
without further ado...
1. "screen" flickering / garbled / messed up when resuming from standby.
solution: see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867124 (summary: flash P7310UELA3 ROM via Odin, then flash your ICS ROM)
2. System freezes mysteriously, needs a forced reboot. (also: when an app force closes, the system freezes)
solution: see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843837
3. I flashed stock ICS via Odin, and now in recovery I can't flash any update.zip ("can't find /sdcard").
solution: flash another recovery via Odin. The stock ICS one can't find /sdcard. (unlike the stock HC recovery which did)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31196953#post31196953
4. How do I root after flashing ICS
Solution: If you flashed a stock ROM via Odin, then first see point 3 above to get another recovery installed, then flash any root .zip you can find (there's one in the link for point 3)
5. How do I kill the boot sound
remove or rename file /system/etc/PowerOn.ogg (you'll need root access, or you could do this via adb or via an fabricated update.zip thru recovery) - this is same as under Honeycomb
6. I don't have "universal search" (a.k.a. When I search with the google quick search box, I don't find contacts or applications).
Solution: Samsung has removed that feature in ROM for the USA region, but kept it in other ROMs. You can fix this easily, if you have a USA ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31043430#post31043430
7. I'm not seeing my WIFI router anymore
Solution: The ICS rom seems to contain a setting that prevents it from seeing wifi routers using channel 12-13 (2.4 GHz) or using 5 GHz. You have to edit /system/etc/wifi/nvram_net.txt (change "ccode=GB" to "ccode=ALL"). Credit: original + repost + repost + repost + repost for 8.9
8. Youtube HD video or netflix lags (is choppy), same for some local HD video.
No solution so far. (it helps to lower the quality, in youtube or netflix, but that's not what I'd call a solution).
9. Can I activate voice calling?
There are solutions floating around, for the ICS stock ROMs, and for a few others. See for instance tracid's Stock ICS P7300 ROM which has some add-on's linked in OP. For further reading, visit the voice calling MOD thread
10. Losing too much battery when idle / Deep sleep issues caused by USB Storage safe removal.
There's a possibility that your tab does not deep sleep (and loses extra battery power while idle) after attaching and removing a usb storage device. Workaround = Avoid using the "Safe Removal" option in the notifications. Read more
11. Losing too much battery when idle / Unknown reasons / l2_hsic wakelock / etc
There seem to be other "wakelocks" keeping the CPU from going into Deep Sleep (basically, powering off). The wakelock keeps the CPU at a higher speed, e.g. 216MHz, drawing more power, at least 2% per hour. There is more talk about this on the 10.1 forum than the 8.9 forum, but given the similarity of the devices and stock ICS ROMs, it probably the same issue. If you want to keep an eye on this, install BetterBatteryStats. The most cited wakelock is called "l2_hsic", and according to some occurs only on the 3g tabs if it is set to Flight Mode. (understanding of this issue is still limited and evolving) - link1 link2
... I'll update this post if I see other topics repeated over and over ...
Update 1 (2012-10-14) - added 9, 10, 11
Update 2 (2012-12-25) - clarification 7
I added Q9, Q10, Q11
noob question
I'd really like to know how to do a 'full wipe' of my device since some ROMs suggest it.
Flashed a rom, now my device looks pretty. nothing downloads and it's lost its usb connectivity. please advise?
issue 1
I have looking for this tread for two days, google not help much
Whet i install ICS the flashing display issue occure, and 10x to this tread, now i will try to install UELA3 first and i will post if it is work or not. Hope to work becouse i do like ICS on GT 7310 but im sick of restart the tablet evry 30min if i dont tuch it
What i have try (for issue 1) :
Install HC 3.2 again and enter in odin recovry mode for swipe cache and date, becouse on ics i cant see the recovry mode. Then install ics again and the problem is back. Maybe its some kernel problem becouse the problem can be seen and in odin???
Maybe if i install the the USA 3.1 or 3.2 is it possible to upgrade from kies??? Becouse if i change the rom i have spot that my tablet is connecting again to kies YEI
EDIT: After install UELA3 evrything is looking normal, my problem/issue1 is now fiewd and i can wake up my tablet after sleep
After 2 days im happy to find this thread and fix my problem
With the arrival of many new p7300 ROM's these questions are being raised again... So a little bump.
Note that at least the OpenAustria p7300 XXLQ6 ROM includes a bootloader, so issue number 1 can probably also be resolved with that ROM, instead of the old solution.
Fred isn't that nvram_net.txt?
Yes, I guess you are right. I first read about this in August in the gt 10.1 forum, and several posts mentioned nvram.txt, probably copying the mistake from each other. I'm updating the OP, but I'm waiting to access a laptop currently used by family member.
Sent from my GT-P7300 using xda app-developers app
I've flashed the OpenAustria ICS on my P7300 via Odin.
Is this a valid CWM Recovery which I also can flash for the P7300 or is there another link. This is the only one I found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30839339&postcount=52
Is there also the ICS stock recovery somewhere available?
Thanks!

[Q] Unofficial CM11 Problem

Hi.
I have just flashed the unofficial CM11 rom on the Original Android Development Forum on my TF701T. The install appears to have been successful however the system keeps freezing anwhere from 1 minute to 5 minutes after boot. Before it freezes everything appears to be working as it should. Any ideas what I have done wrong and what I have to do to fix this? Apologies if the same issue has been raised elsewhere.
Many thanks
East
EastPatel said:
Hi.
I have just flashed the unofficial CM11 rom on the Original Android Development Forum on my TF701T. The install appears to have been successful however the system keeps freezing anwhere from 1 minute to 5 minutes after boot. Before it freezes everything appears to be working as it should. Any ideas what I have done wrong and what I have to do to fix this? Apologies if the same issue has been raised elsewhere.
Many thanks
East
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Are you on the correct bootloader 10.26.1.18 as is required?
EastPatel said:
Hi.
I have just flashed the unofficial CM11 rom on the Original Android Development Forum on my TF701T. The install appears to have been successful however the system keeps freezing anwhere from 1 minute to 5 minutes after boot. Before it freezes everything appears to be working as it should. Any ideas what I have done wrong and what I have to do to fix this? Apologies if the same issue has been raised elsewhere.
Many thanks
East
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I've not heard of this ocurring (my own tab has been running for a while now; no issues of this sort).
Are you on the latest ROM build (01/29)? Have you flashed the appropriate gapps?
Are you on the latest boot loader?
Any apps installed which could cause issue?
If it happens when plugged in to USB, is isb OK on your PC/Mac?
Have you used titanium backup to restore system level stuff from a non compatible build?
Do this,
Go back to stock (latest release from asus) and observe for an hour or two. Any issues? If not then flash ROM + gapps and wipe. Don't sign in and don't restore apps. Any issues? Then sign in and restore. Any issues? And so on and so forth until.you find the break point.
Thank you for your prompt responses as always and apologies for not replying sooner.
SDbags I am installing CM11 over your own excellent 4.3+ stock rooted v2 ROM which I believe involved updating my boot loader. I am unsure how to confirm the version I am on but booting into recovery shows the following
Android Macallan-user BL released by ww_epad-10.26.1.7-20131108.
Pershoot once the new CM11 was first flashed the TF701 would freeze during the setup steps well before any 3rd party apps could be installed. After a number of attempts I manage to get through set up and the system becomes a lttle more stable but then freezes after a few more minutes. I can conform that the correct gapps has been flashed using the link on the associated thread and no additional apps except the ones included on the ROM have been flashed. The system freezes without being plugged into the PC via USB and as mentioned before I am coming from sdbags stock rooted 4.3 ROM and have not used titanium back up at all.
A couple of additional point
1) I have tried to reflash sdbags ROM again but it now gets stuck on a bootloop.
2) I noticed that my install of CM11 is not able to access either an SD card placed in the dock or MicroSD placed in the tab despite the system recognising when they are inserted or removed on the task bar.
3) Because the system freezes so quickly it tabvery difficult to transfer a new ROM downloaded to my PC over to the TF701 because the moment it freezes the PC can't communicate with the tab.
Apologies if this reply is a little onerous - any help would be greatly appreciated and thank you both again for your prompt response to my.request for help.
Kind regards,
East
Hold down Volume Down and Power and read the bootloader version from the top left.
EastPatel said:
Thank you for your prompt responses as always and apologies for not replying sooner.
SDbags I am installing CM11 over your own excellent 4.3+ stock rooted v2 ROM which I believe involved updating my boot loader. I am unsure how to confirm the version I am on but booting into recovery shows the following
Android Macallan-user BL released by ww_epad-10.26.1.7-20131108.
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That's the wrong BL to be on. I don't believe sdbags' ROM updates BL. You must do it via Asus's update.
Go back to stock recovery and follow asus's procedure to update yourself to their latest 10.26.1.18 (4.3) build.
Dear SD Bags & Pershoot,
Apologies for not responding to your feedback sooner - Its been a busy week at work.
I will follow your advise and update the bootloader via the ASUS website and try to reinstall the rom again over the weekend or early next week and I will update this thread with the results. Once again apologies for not following the instructions more carefully.
Many thanks & kind regards,
East
Hi felIas.
I have updated the bootloader as I should have done initially which appears to have sent me back to stock unrooted 4.3. Please could you confirm that all I need to do now is install the recovery image and then flash CM11 and GApps? Does the rom file work the same way as SDbags rom where it also roots the phone as part of the installation or do I need to somehow root first?
Having said all this I am considering leaving the system as stock until a work around for sky go on rooted 4.4.2 devices is found!
Many thanks again for your guidance and patience.
East
EastPatel said:
Hi felIas.
I have updated the bootloader as I should have done initially which appears to have sent me back to stock unrooted 4.3. Please could you confirm that all I need to do now is install the recovery image and then flash CM11 and GApps? Does the rom file work the same way as SDbags rom where it also roots the phone as part of the installation or do I need to somehow root first?
Having said all this I am considering leaving the system as stock until a work around for sky go on rooted 4.4.2 devices is found!
Many thanks again for your guidance and patience.
East
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I have a work around for Sky Go on rooted devices You didn't ask.
PM Please.
Hey there I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing my problem. I updated to CM11 on my TF701 and while the dock and keyboard works some of the keys are dead i.e. Settings button, toggle wifi, toggle bluetooth, screenshot, disable trackpad, and auto brightness. Is there any way to fix this? I have tried editing the qwerty files and installing the asus keyboard apk, but neither worked. The APK did not install and editing the qwerty.kl file quite literally did nothing. Also curious if there is a way to get an external mouse to behave the way it did on JB left click is a standard touch and right click is back?
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Hey there I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing my problem. I updated to CM11 on my TF701 and while the dock and keyboard works some of the keys are dead i.e. Settings button, toggle wifi, toggle bluetooth, screenshot, disable trackpad, and auto brightness. Is there any way to fix this? I have tried editing the qwerty files and installing the asus keyboard apk, but neither worked. The APK did not install and editing the qwerty.kl file quite literally did nothing. Also curious if there is a way to get an external mouse to behave the way it did on JB left click is a standard touch and right click is back?
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Kernel needs recompiling with fixes in it - not a huge job but something I have on my todo list - won't be for a while though.
Is there a thread I can subscribe to to get the latest news??
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Is there any OS that works ?

Hello .... I'm finding whatever OS I'm trying becoming unstable to use . So, I'm asking if there is any OS that is actually stable enough to use . I don't care whether it's an old version or what . I'm not using the tablet for games, just something I can browser the internet with . TIA
The one that has given me the fewest issues is https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712680 [ROM] [4.4.4] [CyanogenMod 11 by Jcsullins] [DM] [06/12/15]
everything works extremely well except the DSP manager when adjusting audio settings for the built in speakers where changes beyond the defaults do not have any effect on the audio.
Sadly many of the links are dead for things like gapps.
The ROM I use is cm-11-20151116-SNAPSHOT-jcsullins-tenderloin.zip
The gapps I use is: gapps-444-base-20160802-1-signed.zip
If needed, I can upload the gapps that I use though I am unsure if the forum has any rules surrounding it if I were to upload them to something like dropbox.
I try the others from time to time (easier for me since I really only use BSplayer and chrome in order to watch videos in a hover window while surfing the web (occasionally using my Bluetooth speakers or headphones).
Anyway, the main reason why I keep coming back to it, is the memory management. For many newer ROMs, you have issues such as the google calendar widget not working,or chrome not working properly, or when it is working, frequeny memory issues, especially if you want to upload an image to a site where it switches to the gallery app. by the time you select an image, it would fail to attach it because it will complain that the previous action could not be completed due to low memory.
With android 4.4, I do not have that issue. I don't know why it keeps happening for me since there are times when there will be over 100MB of free RAM, and chrome will still fail to do things with that error message.
Beyond that, the home screen under android 7.1.1 does not hold as many icons or widgets, even if you set the screen size to small, or adjust the dpi to 120. the home screen holds fewer icons and fewer widgets.
Overall, while it si great that newer versions of android are being supported, I feel that from a hardware standpoint then tablet has reached its limit with android 4.4
While there is also an evervolve version of android 4.4, for some reason it does not perform as well, even with more kernel features such as being able to overclock past 1.78GHz. it takes longer to boot, and some widgets do not work, along with issues with chrome.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71176374&postcount=937
Check out the Nougat Evervolv thread. I've been using it, and it's fantastic.
Thanks for your input Razor512 .... And crazyates : Has this been updated since its first release, because when I gave it a go it was very unstable
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Thanks for your input Razor512 .... And crazyates : Has this been updated since its first release, because when I gave it a go it was very unstable
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Yes it has, but you need to download the nightly from their website. The XDA thread has an older version.
http://evervolv.com/devices/tenderloin
Ok, great news there crazyates. I installed evervolv from the YouTube guide, Do you know whether it still will work with those methods in the guide just as long I replace it with
ev_tenderloin-7.1.1-nightly-2017.03.03.zip and I believe you are using gapps-511-base-20161007-1-signed.zip , yes ? Thanks
YouTube >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISWZ0c48gNA
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Ok, great news there crazyates. I installed evervolv from the YouTube guide, Do you know whether it still will work with those methods in the guide just as long I replace it with
ev_tenderloin-7.1.1-nightly-2017.03.03.zip and I believe you are using gapps-511-base-20161007-1-signed.zip , yes ? Thanks
YouTube >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISWZ0c48gNA
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I'm not sure about the Youtube instructions, and I followed the written instructions on the forums.
Also, IIRC, if you're using a 7.1.1 ROM, you can't use a 5.1.1 Gapps. I would recommend downloading the newest 7.1.1 Gapps.
Here are the instructions I followed:
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If you end up having to start from scratch in TP Toolbox v0.42, follow these steps:
- Download a TP Toolbox Compatible ROM
- Download a TP Toolbox Compatible GApps
- Download a TP Toolbox Compatible TWRP
1. In the TP Toolbox v0.42 main menu, do a 'Complete Data Reset' to start from scratch
2. Select the 'Install Android' option from the main menu
3. Copy the 3 above files to the install folder after the TP is mounted
4. When given the option to adjust partition sizes, increase the System partition to at least 1312mb
5. Finish install, and reboot to TWRP
6. While in TWRP, flash the 9/6/16 TWRP 3.0.2.0 or the smaller 9/11/16 TWRP 3.0.2.0
7. Reboot into the new TWRP that you just flashed
8. In TWRP advanced wipe menu, wipe the System partition
9. While still in TWRP, flash the ROM from the OP along with some OpenGapps
10. Worship @jcsullins and @flintman, as they are your gods.
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Step 3: While you're copying the older ROM/Gapps/TWRP into the "ttinstall" folder, I also copied everything you need for the new install into an "evervolv" folder. This way you can copy everything at once, and formatting a volume in TWRP doesn't destroy your install files.
Step 4: I have a 32GB TP, and don't use hardly any of it, so I increased the System to ~2GB, and the Cache to ~1GB. I figured going on the big side couldn't hurt.
Step 6: There's a newer version of Flintmans TWRP, 3.0.3.0(12/22/16).
Step 8: After you wipe the System, reformat the Data and Cache volumes as F2FS. Because your install files are on the External_SD instead of the Data, you can do this without recopying your install zips back again. I installed the system twice, once with Ext4 and once with F2FS. It feels snappier, and runs a lot better with F2FS.
Step 9: I used the Nightly build for the ROM, which is working great. Then the newest Gapps. Then I also flashed the SKZ overclock kernel at the same time.
Few other notes: Changing the Governor to LionHeart and Scheduler to Tripndroid made a noticeable difference for me. Also, because this doesn't have a lot of RAM, I gotta be careful with what I install, and how much I try to use it. Do NOT install Chrome from the app store. It will eat every bit of RAM available, and slow the whole thing down. I also use Greenify (with root permissions) to hibernate any app I can so it saves a lot of RAM that was as well. I'm using ~329MB (40%) for the system, with ~500MB (60%) available for apps.
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@crazyates Did you try Evervolv 7.1 nightlies? I'm curious to read your experience feedback because I'm on it and getting tired of always having a non-responsive tablet. I might go back to 4.4 as I'll go mad otherwise.
bobcote said:
@crazyates Did you try Evervolv 7.1 nightlies? I'm curious to read your experience feedback because I'm on it and getting tired of always having a non-responsive tablet. I might go back to 4.4 as I'll go mad otherwise.
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I am running the 7.1.1 nightlies. I haven't had any problems, and it's running very smooth. I'll randomly update it to the newest nightly, and haven't noticed any issues.
I do remember the time I first installed Evervolv 6.0 nightly last year. I installed it, and the touchscreen didn't work. At all. Looked into it, and it was a problem with that specific nightly build, so I went and reflashed everything with the one from the day before, and it worked great.
Anyways, all that to say it's working great, but it's still a nightly, so sometimes things go wonky.
I am still running a really old ICS build, and I noticed i can't update all my apps no more... what is the best Android version to run on the TP. Bluetooth is a must, but Camera isn't. Heard good things about 4.4.4 and 7.1.1, which one would you guys say runns smoother?
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I am still running a really old ICS build, and I noticed i can't update all my apps no more... what is the best Android version to run on the TP. Bluetooth is a must, but Camera isn't. Heard good things about 4.4.4 and 7.1.1, which one would you guys say runns smoother?
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Can't say much for 4.4.4, but I'm using 7.1.1 and it's great!
The only argument I could see making for 4.4.4 is if it runs a bit lighter than 7.1.1. These only have 1GB of RAM, so if 4.4.4 is capable of using less RAM for the android system, that means more RAM for apps. On the flip side, 7.1.1 uses such things as zRAM and KSM for better memory management, so it may be a wash.
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Can't say much for 4.4.4, but I'm using 7.1.1 and it's great!
The only argument I could see making for 4.4.4 is if it runs a bit lighter than 7.1.1. These only have 1GB of RAM, so if 4.4.4 is capable of using less RAM for the android system, that means more RAM for apps. On the flip side, 7.1.1 uses such things as zRAM and KSM for better memory management, so it may be a wash.
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yeah, this is what I want to figure out. The developments in the Android codebase were quite extensive between these two releases, and the huge influx of budget phones in some markets (like mine for example) lead me to believe memory management would have been a key point in developing versions after 4.4.4. I'll give 7.1.1 a whirl and see how it goes.
Here are the instructions I followed:
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I tried to follow your instructions, but I get error messages like:
Error: unrecognized/unsopported zip 'FLINTMAN-TWRP-touch-data_media-SELINUX-f2fs-3.0.3.0-1-23-17.zip'
Error: Incompatible GAPPS/ROM versions None/7.0
I used the latest nightly (ev_tenderloin-7.1.1-nightly-2017.03.08.zip) and tried both open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20170312.zip and open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20170312, also I tried some of the TWRP-Versions you linked. I'm using TPToolbox v42 2015-01-08). So I wonder how you can figure out which versions fit together, I can remember this nagged me last time until I found a combination that worked...
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If you end up having to start from scratch in TP Toolbox v0.42, follow these steps:
- Download a TP Toolbox Compatible ROM
- Download a TP Toolbox Compatible GApps
- Download a TP Toolbox Compatible TWRP
1. In the TP Toolbox v0.42 main menu, do a 'Complete Data Reset' to start from scratch
2. Select the 'Install Android' option from the main menu
3. Copy the 3 above files to the install folder after the TP is mounted
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Flexmaen said:
I tried to follow your instructions, but I get error messages like:
Error: unrecognized/unsopported zip 'FLINTMAN-TWRP-touch-data_media-SELINUX-f2fs-3.0.3.0-1-23-17.zip'
Error: Incompatible GAPPS/ROM versions None/7.0
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Was that error message from TP Toolbox, or from TWRP? TP Toolbox won't recognize the newer TWRP images, nor will it recognize any 7.1 ROM/Gapps, so you need to use an older version to get things started. Once the older TWRP is installed, then you can use it to update to a newer version.
All in all, I had 8 ZIP files on my HP Touchpad to get a complete 7.1.1 install, but you can do it with as few as 6:
OLD ROM: CM 12.1
OLD Gapps: 5.1
OLD TWRP: 2.8.3.0
NEW ROM: Evervolv Nightly
NEW Gapps: 7.1
NEW TWRP: 3.0.3.0 F2FS
SKZ Kernel (Optional)
SuperSU (Optional)
Thank you! I installed the latest nightly, and it works fine so far.
The only thing I noticed that some apps now are blocking the device. This was also the case with the Android 4.4 Pac-Rom I used before. So it seems that some apps are using recources that aren't working well on the Touchpad at all, or that there is a general problem in several CM-versions.
For example the current version of Google Maps is so slow, you won't use it. I installend an older version (7.7.0), and this one works very fine. Also the new version of Maps lost the WiFi connection, which didn't cause any problem with the older version. So I wonder if there is some kind of incompatibility.
Another example: Fake GPS Location is much quicker than GPS-Emulator which also got stuck from time to time. Also the current Amazon App store was slooow.
Summary: Android 7.x runs fine so far, but you have to make sure that you get rid of the apps which block the device for some reason.
7.x is very slow some times.
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Thank you! I installed the latest nightly, and it works fine so far.
The only thing I noticed that some apps now are blocking the device. This was also the case with the Android 4.4 Pac-Rom I used before. So it seems that some apps are using recources that aren't working well on the Touchpad at all, or that there is a general problem in several CM-versions.
For example the current version of Google Maps is so slow, you won't use it. I installend an older version (7.7.0), and this one works very fine. Also the new version of Maps lost the WiFi connection, which didn't cause any problem with the older version. So I wonder if there is some kind of incompatibility.
Another example: Fake GPS Location is much quicker than GPS-Emulator which also got stuck from time to time. Also the current Amazon App store was slooow.
Summary: Android 7.x runs fine so far, but you have to make sure that you get rid of the apps which block the device for some reason.
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When you say "blocking" you mean very slow? Since I uptaded from 4.4 to 7.x I've noticed that lots of apps are very slow. Some freezes for seconds and returns only when I block the device and turn on again. I dont know if its only on mine or its normal because of the old hardware. Is there any version that run real smooth? Or other system?
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When you say "blocking" you mean very slow? Since I uptaded from 4.4 to 7.x I've noticed that lots of apps are very slow. Some freezes for seconds and returns only when I block the device and turn on again. I dont know if its only on mine or its normal because of the old hardware. Is there any version that run real smooth? Or other system?
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Yes I mean very slow. Often so slow that it takes a minute until you can change to another app.
The Problem also existed on my 4.4 Pac Rom, so I guess it's rather caused by new apps who might expect some feature, like multicore, etc. Or it is some fault, that already existed in older custom roms. Not sure. However, I can recommend downgrading apps in this case, older versions often work like normal.
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Yes I mean very slow. Often so slow that it takes a minute until you can change to another app.
The Problem also existed on my 4.4 Pac Rom, so I guess it's rather caused by new apps who might expect some feature, like multicore, etc. Or it is some fault, that already existed in older custom roms. Not sure. However, I can recommend downgrading apps in this case, older versions often work like normal.
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Perhaps using F2FS could help, if not currently using it?
crazyates said:
Was that error message from TP Toolbox, or from TWRP? TP Toolbox won't recognize the newer TWRP images, nor will it recognize any 7.1 ROM/Gapps, so you need to use an older version to get things started. Once the older TWRP is installed, then you can use it to update to a newer version.
All in all, I had 8 ZIP files on my HP Touchpad to get a complete 7.1.1 install, but you can do it with as few as 6:
OLD ROM: CM 12.1
OLD Gapps: 5.1
OLD TWRP: 2.8.3.0
NEW ROM: Evervolv Nightly
NEW Gapps: 7.1
NEW TWRP: 3.0.3.0 F2FS
SKZ Kernel (Optional)
SuperSU (Optional)
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I guess there is a "new" method out there that can install Nougat 7.1.1 in as little as 3 zip files!!!
check it out, it comes with instructions and a new video...
I can name that tune in 3 zips!!
DoubleStuff said:
I guess there is a "new" method out there that can install Nougat 7.1.1 in as little as 3 zip files!!!
check it out, it comes with instructions and a new video...
I can name that tune in 3 zips!!
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It doesn't work for me ... I'm having issues . First off I like to ask why he didn't use the latest Rom ? And the part with go to the PC Mounted Touchpad internal drive for the TWRP ? When I open the TWRP folder I don't see twrps file, why not ? There nothing in this folder, its empty . What I done was just placed those zip files in the TWRP folder . Afterwards once I do the final reboot to Evervolv it will just show those Evervolv lights flashing like its trying to load up but it doesn't, it just keeps continuously trying to load but it never does

Most stable Custom ROM upgrade and HOWTO for Droid 4

Hi everyone:
I'm an ex IT tech. but don't know that much about smartphone tech. I say that because I'll follow along quickly if people can use metaphors that relate back to PCs. I've used Linux a bit but am not a Linux expert.
I have a Droid 4 with Jelly Bean on it. I'd like to upgrade it to whatever is the most stable later custom version of Android. Do people recommend CyanogenMod 12? Some LineageOS version? Stability and having everything work as much as possible is what's most important to me. Speed would be a bonus, but it not as important as stability/functionality.
I've done the following to prepare for this:
-Taken a screenshot and put it on my PC to keep track of which version of Android I have.
-Downloaded SafeStrap 3.75, but don't know if I have the right version for this phone. Somewhere I saw something about
a special version for the Droid 4.
-I'm not sure which gapps version to download. Will later versions have more apps but be more likely to
have compatibility issues with an older version of Android?
-I know how to get into developer mode
-I know how to get into Fastboot mode
Any help would be appreciated.
Shplad said:
Hi everyone:
I'm an ex IT tech. but don't know that much about smartphone tech. I say that because I'll follow along quickly if people can use metaphors that relate back to PCs. I've used Linux a bit but am not a Linux expert.
I have a Droid 4 with Jelly Bean on it. I'd like to upgrade it to whatever is the most stable later custom version of Android. Do people recommend CyanogenMod 12? Some LineageOS version? Stability and having everything work as much as possible is what's most important to me. Speed would be a bonus, but it not as important as stability/functionality.
I've done the following to prepare for this:
-Taken a screenshot and put it on my PC to keep track of which version of Android I have.
-Downloaded SafeStrap 3.75, but don't know if I have the right version for this phone. Somewhere I saw something about
a special version for the Droid 4.
-I'm not sure which gapps version to download. Will later versions have more apps but be more likely to
have compatibility issues with an older version of Android?
-I know how to get into developer mode
-I know how to get into Fastboot mode
Any help would be appreciated.
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see the index for correct safestrap version, 3.75 is latest, but you need the Droid 4 one
[INDEX] Development Motorola Droid 4
GApps are android version specific, opengapps.org are good
I haven't used the Droid 4 much since cm11, it's likely still a good option
sd_shadow's How-To Videos for Droid 4
Sent from my XT1254 using XDA Labs
Thanks, however I was looking for something a little more newibe-friendly. There are literally dozens and dozens of pages to read. On top of that, the link to the SafeStrap is dead, and there are circular links, all of which appear to go that dead link. As well, the page to download the patch to enable the GSM on CDMA Global phones also has dead links.
Nothing simpler?
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Thanks, however I was looking for something a little more newibe-friendly. There are literally dozens and dozens of pages to read. On top of that, the link to the SafeStrap is dead, and there are circular links, all of which appear to go that dead link. As well, the page to download the patch to enable the GSM on CDMA Global phones also has dead links.
Nothing simpler?
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The link for safe strap is not dead there are two versions. One from stargo and the other is a modified safe strap for unused partitions redone by some one else. You need to look in the correct posts and thread. Here is the download: http://www.internauta37.altervista....afestrap-maserati-v3.75-unused-partitions.apk
As far as for gsm keep looking you'll probully find something. I can't help you with that because I never needed to use but it shouldn't be to hard to do or figure out.
As far as wich rom you want to use just try a few different ones and see wich one you prefer to use as a daily driver.
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Thanks, however I was looking for something a little more newibe-friendly. There are literally dozens and dozens of pages to read. On top of that, the link to the SafeStrap is dead, and there are circular links, all of which appear to go that dead link. As well, the page to download the patch to enable the GSM on CDMA Global phones also has dead links.
Nothing simpler?
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Hi Shplad,
It all seems a bit overwhelming at first, but there isn't that much to it really. So, if you've got some IT experience, I'm sure you'll be fine. I always use the latest version (out of curiosity), but from what I've read, CM11 is considered pretty stable, but 12 and 13 are good too. And you'll probably find you don't need the GSM patch as it'll just work automatically - I think it was required in CM12 at one point, but that might be fixed now.
You haven't mentioned rooting. If you haven't already done that, you may as well get that done first, and it's covered in the pages that sd_shadow linked to. And I had a quick look at the links to safestrap in the pages that sd_shadow linked to, and they all seemed ok to me (as OGdroidster has just said also). You just need to make sure you've got the one with 'maserati' in the filename.
So, (from memory - could be wrong), you just need to:
- root the phone
- download your chosen rom and gapps
- install safestrap
- in safestrap install file system then boot into recovery mode
- create yourself a slot in the boot options
- make sure your new slot is the active one (it tells you at the top)
- install your chosen rom and gapps in the install section
- reboot
And if you get stuck, you could just ask, and I'm sure someone will answer pretty quickly.
Good luck
So, which versions of Android are CM11 and CM12? Can anyone else chime in and let me know if CM12 is better or more stable than CM11?
It turns out I could not download the Safestrap because my firewall was blocking some advertising/metric site which was required to go that page. Got it now.
Not sure what the GSM code you refer to is for. Will the upgraded phone with CMxx not work by default on GSM networks, or is something different?
Thanks
moodroid said:
Hi Shplad,
It all seems a bit overwhelming at first, but there isn't that much to it really. So, if you've got some IT experience, I'm sure you'll be fine. I always use the latest version (out of curiosity), but from what I've read, CM11 is considered pretty stable, but 12 and 13 are good too. And you'll probably find you don't need the GSM patch as it'll just work automatically - I think it was required in CM12 at one point, but that might be fixed now.
You haven't mentioned rooting. If you haven't already done that, you may as well get that done first, and it's covered in the pages that sd_shadow linked to. And I had a quick look at the links to safestrap in the pages that sd_shadow linked to, and they all seemed ok to me (as OGdroidster has just said also). You just need to make sure you've got the one with 'maserati' in the filename.
So, (from memory - could be wrong), you just need to:
- root the phone
- download your chosen rom and gapps
- install safestrap
- in safestrap install file system then boot into recovery mode
- create yourself a slot in the boot options
- make sure your new slot is the active one (it tells you at the top)
- install your chosen rom and gapps in the install section
- reboot
And if you get stuck, you could just ask, and I'm sure someone will answer pretty quickly.
Good luck
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Shplad said:
So, which versions of Android are CM11 and CM12? Can anyone else chime in and let me know if CM12 is better or more stable than CM11?
It turns out I could not download the Safestrap because my firewall was blocking some advertising/metric site which was required to go that page. Got it now.
Not sure what the GSM code you refer to is for. Will the upgraded phone with CMxx not work by default on GSM networks, or is something different?
Thanks
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CM11 is KitKat (4.4), CM12 is Lollipop (5), CM13 is Marshmallow (6) and CM14 is Nougat (7).
I was referring to the GSM patch (that you queried above). What I was saying, was that in most versions of CM, GSM automatically works, so you won't need to apply the patch. But if you did have a problem, the links seem to work fine to me.
If I was you, I'd try out a few versions and find which version you prefer, as I don't think anyone will be able to tell you which is 'best'. I would have thought you'd be fine with 11, 12 or 13 though, and because you can have multiple roms installed with safestrap, you could install all 3 if you wanted!
Thanks. I guess I wasn't aware that you could use any CM. I thought only 11 or 12 could work properly on a Droid 4. So, any of those ROMs might work?
Also, at what stage do you install the GSM patch if it is necessary?
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CM11 is KitKat (4.4), CM12 is Lollipop (5), CM13 is Marshmallow (6) and CM14 is Nougat (7).
I was referring to the GSM patch (that you queried above). What I was saying, was that in most versions of CM, GSM automatically works, so you won't need to apply the patch. But if you did have a problem, the links seem to work fine to me.
If I was you, I'd try out a few versions and find which version you prefer, as I don't think anyone will be able to tell you which is 'best'. I would have thought you'd be fine with 11, 12 or 13 though, and because you can have multiple roms installed with safestrap, you could install all 3 if you wanted!
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Thanks. I guess I wasn't aware that you could use any CM. I thought only 11 or 12 could work properly on a Droid 4. So, any of those ROMs might work?
Also, at what stage do you install the GSM patch if it is necessary?
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As far as I understand it (which could be totally wrong), 11 and 12 are no longer being developed and will only receive security updates, so from that point of view, I guess they will be more stable. But 13 and 14 will work, but there may be the odd issue here and there (particularly with 14 which is still quite new). You'd have to have a quick scan through the comments to see if there's anything that's like to be a problem for you.
With reagrds to GSM, I should just try it and see if it works to begin with. If it doesn't, then download the patch, reboot, go into safestrap, install the zip then reboot.
Hi,
If you are going to use a ROM with ART (Lollipop CM12x and above) Do not use CM12. It is old, outdated, and laggy. CM13 (LineageOS 13) provides a superior experience. Once LOS 14.1 becomes official for our devices, I would highly recommend upgrading to it, as it provides superior memory management.
Sent from my Motorola Droid RAZR using XDA Labs
Wow, this is a lot to take in. Thanks. So, I don't quite understand the repercussions. Once I root, does that mean any ROM OS that boots is somewhat more vulnerable, cause it's like being logged on as root in Linux, or does it depend which ROM I'm using or something else?
Bobcus Leper said:
Hi,
If you are going to use a ROM with ART (Lollipop CM12x and above) Do not use CM12. It is old, outdated, and laggy. CM13 (LineageOS 13) provides a superior experience. Once LOS 14.1 becomes official for our devices, I would highly recommend upgrading to it, as it provided superior memory management.
Sent from my Motorola Droid RAZR using XDA Labs
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Okay, I figured out after my last post that root status depends on which ROM you are running, and of course installing a ROM without root status would put you back to unrooted status.
I downloaded Lineage OS 13 and verified the MD5SUM. I rooted the phone using Shadow's video.
Now I want to make an image of my NAND or have some other method of restoring the stock ROM before I install a new ROM. At what stage in the process do I do that and what is the safest tool / method to do that? RSDLite? Adding another ROM slot and using Nandroid backup?
Awaiting anxiously...
Alright, I learned from Googling that RSDLite can restore a ROM to the phone directly from your PC.
Does that wipe out any upgraded, more modern ROMS that I put on the phone, such as Lineage OS 13? Is it like having multiple partitions or hard drives on a PC?
How safe is the RSDLite procedure? Can someone explain the pros/cons of doing it that way versus (as I understand it) having 2 ROMs on the NAND available? I see a lot of HOWTOs, but very few explanations/diagrams/theory. If I could relate this back to PCs, I'd be able to understand better.
Shplad said:
Alright, I learned from Googling that RSDLite can restore a ROM to the phone directly from your PC.
Does that wipe out any upgraded, more modern ROMS that I put on the phone, such as Lineage OS 13? Is it like having multiple partitions or hard drives on a PC?
How safe is the RSDLite procedure? Can someone explain the pros/cons of doing it that way versus (as I understand it) having 2 ROMs on the NAND available? I see a lot of HOWTOs, but very few explanations/diagrams/theory. If I could relate this back to PCs, I'd be able to understand better.
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As far as I understand it, and again, this could be wrong, using RSDLite is usually a last resort in the unlikely event that you've completely messed up your phone. You will lose everything, and your phone will back to how it was when you bought it. I've never needed to use RSDLite myself, but from what I've read, it's a pretty reliable way to get your phone working again. As long as you follow all the instructions, and install CM (LOS) 13 into another slot, it's very unlikely that you'll damage your original stock rom and you'll still be able to boot into if ever you need to. Hopefully, someone who knows more about it will comment also...
I got Safestrap 3.75 special version for unused partitions installed. I didn't realize it allows you to make TWRP ROM backups.
I made a backup of the stock ROM. The first time I did that, I got an error stating it couldn't find or access /boot.
Strangely, the second time I tried, it seemed to work fine.
I copied the folder with the stock ROM backup to my PC, just in case. I managed to flash with Lineage OS 13. It booted fine, but I forgot to select the Gapps zip as well. It does not appear to be rooted after bootup.
1. Do I need to reinstall Lineage 13 or is there way to install the apps without reinstalling Lineage?
2. What is the normal state of this ROM? I'm not sure if I have to root Lineage 13. If I don't enable root, will I be unable to run TWRP recovery and add the Gapps zip file and reinstall? I don't want to be stuck with a successful Lineage install and no apps. I'd find another way to install the apps, but I'm guessing you can't without the apps themselves, no?
Help!
Okay, I figured out how to install just gapps 5.1-2015-05-23-24 . However, during configuration, I cannot get the phone to connect to gmail via WiFi (I don't have a data plan).
"Validating Server Settings...
Couldn't open connection to server."
I see other people had this in other version of Android. Is this a particular problem in Lineage 13? Any solutions known?
...AAAANDDD Google Play Services has closed.
Hmm...this does not seem very stable at all. Has anyone actually tried Lineage 13 on this phone or was it just a guess that it might work?
EDIT:
I tried these suggestions, just in case.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/gmail/ACSvDiQoufI
Now, I'm getting the error:
"Problem with account setup
Username or password is incorrect"
Google Play Services keeps closing. Should I uninstall the gapps and install a more compatible one? I think network connectivity is not stable.
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Hmm...this does not seem very stable at all. Has anyone actually tried Lineage 13 on this phone or was it just a guess that it might work?
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Hi. I don't use gapps, and I'm uisng LOS 14 myself. But there's 57 pages of comments for LOS 13, so I think it's fair to say people have tried it! Now you've got it installed, you could post in the LOS 13 thread, and ask people which version of gapps they are using.
P.S. The first post in the Droid 4 LOS 13 thread appears to suggest using OpenGApps and has some details on how to install, or you could read through that thread for other tips.
moodroid:
Thanks, but on which website? There are quite a few Lineage OS forums.
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Hi. I don't use gapps, and I'm uisng LOS 14 myself. But there's 57 pages of comments for LOS 13, so I think it's fair to say people have tried it! Now you've got it installed, you could post in the LOS 13 thread, and ask people which version of gapps they are using.
P.S. The first post in the Droid 4 LOS 13 thread appears to suggest using OpenGApps and has some details on how to install, or you could read through that thread for other tips.
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moodroid:
Thanks, but on which website? There are quite a few Lineage OS forums.
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I meant on this website. In the 'Droid 4 Android Development' section (https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-4/development), there a thread for each of the roms. The one for CM (LOS) 13 is https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-4/development/cm13-0-marshmallow-unofficial-builds-t3270938
moo:
Thanks for that. I didn't post there earlier because I thought it was only for developer reports of bugs, and my coding skills are exactly zero. Should I wait to see what happens in that other thread and not post back here until I hear something from there?

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