Hi All!
So I recently got a new AHD off ebay. Finally managed to get it free from AT&T's prison using the code (Unlockunit.com $18). Unlocked the bootloader.. rooted the thing and install Philz Touch and Official CM10.1 ROM. All is well.
Except a few annoyances.
1) Why does it install EVERYTHING on the phone's mem? There is also no option to move installed programs like I had on my old HTC Desire Z. How can I tell apps like Whatsapp to use the SD card and not the device mem???
2) Why is there an "Emulated" folder with all the contents of SD card copied over? Can I delete this?
3) For those who are using or have used official CM10.1: Did your screen go completely dark whenever you made a call??? It comes back on as soon as call has ended. I called my bank recently and could not access the dialer as the screen was off.
That's it for now.. will add more Q's later if I have some.. Overall I love AHD.. will replace the battery later on if I feel the need. Hopefully battery life will improve after I use the phone for a week or so..
TIA!
theenlightened1 said:
Hi All!
So I recently got a new AHD off ebay. Finally managed to get it free from AT&T's prison using the code (Unlockunit.com $18). Unlocked the bootloader.. rooted the thing and install Philz Touch and Official CM10.1 ROM. All is well.
Except a few annoyances.
1) Why does it install EVERYTHING on the phone's mem? There is also no option to move installed programs like I had on my old HTC Desire Z. How can I tell apps like Whatsapp to use the SD card and not the device mem???
2) Why is there an "Emulated" folder with all the contents of SD card copied over? Can I delete this?
3) For those who are using or have used official CM10.1: Did your screen go completely dark whenever you made a call??? It comes back on as soon as call has ended. I called my bank recently and could not access the dialer as the screen was off.
That's it for now.. will add more Q's later if I have some.. Overall I love AHD.. will replace the battery later on if I feel the need. Hopefully battery life will improve after I use the phone for a week or so..
TIA!
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I might be wrong here...
1. With latest iteration of android os, there is no more move to sd support. Google doesn't like it, thats why nexus devices never had sd card slot.
2. Probably thats the way android handles it, by emulating the sd card.
3. I never experienced this. Did you have a screen protector blocking the proximity sensor?
pijes said:
I might be wrong here...
1. With latest iteration of android os, there is no more move to sd support. Google doesn't like it, thats why nexus devices never had sd card slot.
2. Probably thats the way android handles it, by emulating the sd card.
3. I never experienced this. Did you have a screen protector blocking the proximity sensor?
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1. Mm.. it worked on my Desire Z with Andromadus CM10.1 Nightly.
2. In the file manager I see 3 folders inside the Storage folder: 1) Emulated 2)SDCARD 3)USBDISK
3. No protectors at the moment. Thinking of getting one when I go out later.
theenlightened1 said:
Hi All!
1) Why does it install EVERYTHING on the phone's mem? There is also no option to move installed programs like I had on my old HTC Desire Z. How can I tell apps like Whatsapp to use the SD card and not the device mem???
2) Why is there an "Emulated" folder with all the contents of SD card copied over? Can I delete this?
3) For those who are using or have used official CM10.1: Did your screen go completely dark whenever you made a call??? It comes back on as soon as call has ended. I called my bank recently and could not access the dialer as the screen was off.
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1) Because that's where everything gets installed. Newer versions of Android don't necessarily have the option to move to SD card. Most phones after ICS don't have the option. I think only Samsung has been trying to keep it around, because it's not really supported anymore. I believe the limiting factor is how the memory is partitioned.
2) What you are looking at is a Symlink. It appears as though the Emulated folder has a copy of the SD card, but it is literally the same folder. One is just a virtual link to the other partition. Don't delete it, or you'll delete everything on your SD card.
3) Question; any reason you're still on CM10.1? CM11 (KitKat) is quite lovely, and I don't have any dialer issues. If I remember correctly, proximity sensor issues plagued this phone during development of CM10.1, and that may be your problem.
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1) Because that's where everything gets installed. Newer versions of Android don't necessarily have the option to move to SD card. Most phones after ICS don't have the option. I think only Samsung has been trying to keep it around, because it's not really supported anymore. I believe the limiting factor is how the memory is partitioned.
2) What you are looking at is a Symlink. It appears as though the Emulated folder has a copy of the SD card, but it is literally the same folder. One is just a virtual link to the other partition. Don't delete it, or you'll delete everything on your SD card.
3) Question; any reason you're still on CM10.1? CM11 (KitKat) is quite lovely, and I don't have any dialer issues. If I remember correctly, proximity sensor issues plagued this phone during development of CM10.1, and that may be your problem.
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WRT 1 and 2.. I found a tool called DirectoryBind (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/themes-apps/tool-directorybind-data-to-externalsd-t1410262) and it works great.. now I can save game data on my SD card while Android thinks its still on the internal memory.
3) Which one would you recommend? I heard none of them are stable enough to be daily drivers... hows the one in your signature?
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3) Which one would you recommend? I heard none of them are stable enough to be daily drivers... hows the one in your signature?
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If you want the "safest" option, download CM11 Snapshot M10. If you want the absolute latest, download the latest nightly. Both are very stable.
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=moto_msm8960_jbbl
Daily driver? I only have one device, the Atrix HD. And it's a corporate phone provided by my company. I use it every day, and my job depends on it. So I'd say it's suitable as a daily driver :fingers-crossed:
If I had to pick ONE thing that's not perfect, it would be GPS. It works, but I do a lot of navigating while driving, it tends to tell me that it can't find GPS every 5-10 minutes. After a few seconds of thinking about it, it'll finally find itself and go back to normal. I figure it's a Kernel problem that will eventually go away whenever official KitKat is released by Motorola.
But don't let that scare you away. Otherwise, everything else is basically working perfectly.
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If you want the "safest" option, download CM11 Snapshot M10. If you want the absolute latest, download the latest nightly. Both are very stable.
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=moto_msm8960_jbbl
Daily driver? I only have one device, the Atrix HD. And it's a corporate phone provided by my company. I use it every day, and my job depends on it. So I'd say it's suitable as a daily driver :fingers-crossed:
If I had to pick ONE thing that's not perfect, it would be GPS. It works, but I do a lot of navigating while driving, it tends to tell me that it can't find GPS every 5-10 minutes. After a few seconds of thinking about it, it'll finally find itself and go back to normal. I figure it's a Kernel problem that will eventually go away whenever official KitKat is released by Motorola.
But don't let that scare you away. Otherwise, everything else is basically working perfectly.
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Thanks! The link you provided is for all the Motorolas running the MSM8960 processor I think? Are these ROM's better than the ones designed specifically for Atrix HD? The ones here: http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=mb886
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Thanks! The link you provided is for all the Motorolas running the MSM8960 processor I think? Are these ROM's better than the ones designed specifically for Atrix HD? The ones here: http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=mb886
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I see your confusion. Many moons ago, all phones using the MSM8960 processor (Motorola Atrix HD, Razr HD, Photon Q, etc.) were all "unified" under the same ROM. Effectively, the MB886 device, as far as CyanogenMod is concerned, is discontinued.
The link I provided is for all MSM8960-based phones that are still on the JellyBean bootloader (-"jbbl"). That's you.
If/when this phone gets an official upgrade to KitKat from Motorola, our bootloader will get upgraded, and we can start flashing the non-"jbbl" version.
p.s. There's a specific thread for it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523708
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I see your confusion. Many moons ago, all phones using the MSM8960 processor (Motorola Atrix HD, Razr HD, Photon Q, etc.) were all "unified" under the same ROM. Effectively, the MB886 device, as far as CyanogenMod is concerned, is discontinued.
The link I provided is for all MSM8960-based phones that are still on the JellyBean bootloader (-"jbbl"). That's you.
If/when this phone gets an official upgrade to KitKat from Motorola, our bootloader will get upgraded, and we can start flashing the non-"jbbl" version.
p.s. There's a specific thread for it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523708
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Cool! Thanks.. I'll download and give this a go.. XDA won't let me thank you saying I am allowed 8 thanks a day so consider this an official thanks :cyclops: I see the MSM8960 ROM's are the latest ones MB886 stopped back in Feb.. so getting the latest MSM8960 ROM.. hopefully DirectoryBind or FolderMount will work with that...
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XDA won't let me thank you saying I am allowed 8 thanks a day so consider this an official thanks
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Then you better come back tomorrow!!! (just-kidding... )
Good luck.
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Hi everybody
Ive had my first HTC phone for a few weeks. Im running 2.3.3 with hboot 1.16. I have rooted the phone and bootloader unlock with HTCdev, therefore I am still S-ON. Running cyanogenmod 7.1.
I have a few questions regarding my device which hopefully you can help me with:
1.(when final versions are released etc) Because cyanogenmod 9 is be based on ICS, can I actually just install cyanogenmod 9 like I did with 7.1? or would I have to somehow upgrade my stock rom to ICS and then install cyan 9? Do I ever have to update clockworkmod?
2.Theres a lot of talk about gold golds when I look on forums especially when people have certain things wrong with there phone. Is it worth me making one just incase something goes wrong with my phone? Or can this not be done, im not actually 100% sure about these tbh.
3.Are there anyways to speed up the phone like apps etc. im thinking about moving all my apps to the sd card as apparently this helps? I also have SD maid pro installed to help clean it up etc I run that once a week. Any other apps that are useful?
4.Is it worth me getting s-off by downgrading my 1.16 to 1.13?
5.With iphone I ran a program called ultrasnow to carrier unlock my phone so I could but any simcard into my phone and it would work. Can this be done with HTC? Im currently locked on optus.
Sorry for the questions. Ive just came from having an iphone for the past 4 years, so all of the HTC stuff is very new to me. But hopefully one day ill be able to help people when they ask questions like I have done today. I will give thanks etc to answers.
Thank you for your time on helping
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1.(when final versions are released etc) Because cyanogenmod 9 is be based on ICS, can I actually just install cyanogenmod 9 like I did with 7.1? or would I have to somehow upgrade my stock rom to ICS and then install cyan 9? Do I ever have to update clockworkmod?
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You should be able to just flash the cm9 rom same as cm7. I'm sure if there was any special requirements they will be stated in the thread when it arrives to our phone.
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2.Theres a lot of talk about gold golds when I look on forums especially when people have certain things wrong with there phone. Is it worth me making one just incase something goes wrong with my phone? Or can this not be done, im not actually 100% sure about these tbh.
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A goldcard is used for flashing a stock rom from a different carrier. Not much point making one until its necessary
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3.Are there anyways to speed up the phone like apps etc. im thinking about moving all my apps to the sd card as apparently this helps? I also have SD maid pro installed to help clean it up etc I run that once a week. Any other apps that are useful?
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I think moving apps to the sdcard may actually decrease performance as the internal phone memory is faster than sdcard. Unless you have Installed apps to near the phones capacity (which you may have being a new user ) I think its best to leave them where they are.
A good way to increase the phones performance would be to overclock or install a more efficient kernel. When I was running cm7 on my phone I found Enki v0-alpha to be awesome.
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4.Is it worth me getting s-off by downgrading my 1.16 to 1.13?
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If you are happy with how your phone performs in calls and sms I wouldn't bother getting s-off
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5.With iphone I ran a program called ultrasnow to carrier unlock my phone so I could but any simcard into my phone and it would work. Can this be done with HTC? Im currently locked on optus.
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I'm unaware of any unlock method for this phone on gingerbread. Are you prepaid or plan? Prepaid can get free unlock code if you recharge an accumulated $80 (or $90 I cant recall exactly)
Thanks for the reply. ahh im pretty good with my apps tbh ive pretty much just downloaded the ones i used on my iphone on a daily basis except the ones that are only available in england (im travelling atm).
My phones is ok with phonecalls and sms, but its not very often i have full reception. A lot of the time when i am holding my phone it will go down to 0 bars. Its in an otter box communter case as well. Would different radio's be able to fix this issue? If i was to s-off obviously. And thanks for the kernal info, ill have a look into them. Not that i understand them atm but a bit of research should help.
And when i top up on the 9th i will be on $90 so i will go into optus and see about getting it unlocked.
Thanks for your help
About sim unlocking, I went to ebay and found a seller who pays the hefty fee for access to all unlock codes for different phones, by carrier. The unlock code is associated with the "EMEI" number of your specific phone.
It cost me about $20. My phone will accept any sim card fine. (Won't connect with a few carriers that use unique radio frequencies.)
My phone originally came from Bell, I got it used, and the above method let me put my Fido simcard into it.
Edit: oh, but if you get it free, oh well.
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yeah i just wanted to know if i could do it in a matter of seconds like i can with my iphone. Not that i need it atm, but nice to have it done for when i need it. Thanks anyway !
speaking of kernals, if i was to flash a customer kernal. In order to get back to the original kernal would i have to reinstall the ROM or is there a way to delete it as so to speak?
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speaking of kernals, if i was to flash a customer kernal. In order to get back to the original kernal would i have to reinstall the ROM or is there a way to delete it as so to speak?
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Inside your rom's zip file, there's a boot.img. This is the kernel. You can flash it in fastboot
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
if i reflash the boot.img like i did when i initially installed cyanogen, wont my rom go back to how it was when i first installed it? Meaning i have to re-install all my apps etc etc. probs a noob question tbh, but ive never had to do anything like this yet.
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if i reflash the boot.img like i did when i initially installed cyanogen, wont my rom go back to how it was when i first installed it? Meaning i have to re-install all my apps etc etc. probs a noob question tbh, but ive never had to do anything like this yet.
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No, the boot partition contains no user data.
Thats great thanks.
now one more question then ill stop annoying you haha.
I want an application of some sort that will allow me to decide which apps can connect to the internet and which cant. As i would like to block some apps from accessing the internet, unless i allow them to? any ideas?
vizzy said:
Thats great thanks.
now one more question then ill stop annoying you haha.
I want an application of some sort that will allow me to decide which apps can connect to the internet and which cant. As i would like to block some apps from accessing the internet, unless i allow them to? any ideas?
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.googlecode.droidwall.free&hl=en
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/blog/cyanogenmod-7-2-0-rc1-is-upon-us
It’s been a long time in the making, but it’s finally here: CyanogenMod 7.2, the latest version based on Android 2.3(.7), has reached the release candidate stage!
We’ve been delaying it for too long, mostly because new devices kept being submitted to us, and now we feel that at 69 70 devices, CM7.2 is more than ready for everybody to enjoy
7.2 adds a couple of backported features and fixes from Android 4 (ICS), over 20 new devices when compared to 7.1, and even some new features to boot (be sure to check out the new predictive contact search in the phone dialer!). We’ve also fixed some bugs along the way. Some of them device-specific, others that affected everybody, and one in particular that’s been plaguing Android for a long time: the mysteriously vanishing SD-card ringtones are no more! You can check the full list of noteworthy changes at the CHANGELOG.
As usual, you can submit bug reports on these builds: if you find anything broken in your device while running CM7.2-RC1, (as downloaded from our mirrors or ROM Manager! Please do not submit reports if your build came from elsewhere), be sure to submit a report through http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/ , so that we can fix it in time for the final 7.2 release.
from Cyanogenmod Blog
What are the significant differences between this official CM7.2 and the unofficial CM7.2 KANG that we have been using in the last couples of months?
Excuse a noob, but is this file good for SD as well as emmc installs?
thanks
Assuming you have already got a flavor of cm7 installed on an SD card you can copy the update file to the boot partition (I did it from my PC with a card reader), then insert the card in your NC and either access your boot menu and select Reboot Recovery or boot normally and then Reboot with the Recovery option. The files unpack and the penguin is displayed. The unit shuts off and you have to restart (seems to take forever with the android boot animation but wait it out) and all should be well.
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votinh said:
What are the significant differences between this official CM7.2 and the unofficial CM7.2 KANG that we have been using in the last couples of months?
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KANG 03042012, the latest, *has* CM7.2RC1 so the differences are detailed in that thread but boil down to mr666's enhancements.
For instance, I get the impression from your sig that you run Dalingrin's as a separate update. Dalingrin's has been a part of M-K,(one of the above mentioned enhancements), for a while now.
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KANG 03042012, the latest, *has* CM7.2RC1 so the differences are detailed in that thread but boil down to mr666's enhancements.
For instance, I get the impression from your sig that you run Dalingrin's as a separate update. Dalingrin's has been a part of M-K,(one of the above mentioned enhancements), for a while now.
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Phrrrrrrr??? What???
Forgive me but what are you talking about?
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Phrrrrrrr??? What???
Forgive me but what are you talking about?
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Glad you said it, so I didn't have to show my ignorance
I was happy to see that 7.2 fixed the magazine stacking in the Nook App. I have the official and the M-K running on different NCs and they're running great!
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The unit shuts off and you have to restart (seems to take forever with the android boot animation but wait it out)
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I tried to update but I can't even get to the boot animation. It shows CM is loading, flash of light, then goes black. Time for a fresh install I guess.
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I tried to update but I can't even get to the boot animation. It shows CM is loading, flash of light, then goes black. Time for a fresh install I guess.
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Took awhile even to get to the animation, you may have given up too soon.
I like the update, have noticed improved battery life, nice colors and screen transitions. I have twice had a glitch where it wouldn't wake up after sleeping (twice in the last few days). Hope that doesn't persist.
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libertus77 said:
I was happy to see that 7.2 fixed the magazine stacking in the Nook App. I have the official and the M-K running on different NCs and they're running great!
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Actually it didn't. It's that Nook for Android released a brand new version that fixed the magazine issue. A week prior the older version still stacked all the magazines on top of each other on my 7.2 build.
How do you know if you have the latest version of the Nook app? Download some comic books, it's the first version that supports Nook Comics.
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Actually it didn't. It's that Nook for Android released a brand new version that fixed the magazine issue. A week prior the older version still stacked all the magazines on top of each other on my 7.2 build.
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Hmm. But is the newer version not stacking on 7.1 either? I'm curious, but not enough to flash back to test, I don't think. I just had a friend switch to 7.2. A few days ago specifically because of the stacking, so that would be a good coincidental timing. Anyone still on 7.1 that can check?
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Hmm. But is the newer version not stacking on 7.1 either? I'm curious, but not enough to flash back to test, I don't think. I just had a friend switch to 7.2. A few days ago specifically because of the stacking, so that would be a good coincidental timing. Anyone still on 7.1 that can check?
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I had rotated out of 7.1 awhile back and I use B&N app everyday. When they provided the new update for the app, that is when my magazines stacked correctly. The update was actually made for the tablet and the version of the new update is: 3.1.0.19.ANDTBL (and tablet). I updated when it came out and it fixed it immediately. I would think it would still work correctly on 7.1, but like you, do not want to mess with a good think.
Okay, curiosity was bugging me. I tested, and yep, no stacking on 7.1 either, guess it was a B&N fix. 7.2 is good in any case.
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I did a new install to SD card with the CM7.2RC Most things work as should. Biggest issue is that after some point, the unit will not accept a charge. I plug the cable in (NC Cable/charger) and the light on the cable goes straight to green. Leaving it plugged in for awhile doesn't change the amount of charge (actually is discharging per normal use). After a power off and re-boot, all works as normal. Not sure what the trigger is that causes the Nook Color to not take a charge, but it is not locked up, all programs work normally. It will take a charge and discharge-lets say over a few days, then at some point will not allow a charge. Battery % meter seems to be accurate; tracking appropriately.
I also have a Nightly (#75 I think) SD card that I use, as well as stock Rooted 1.1 on EMMC, and neither have this issue, device is fine electronically.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Mark
Are you sure it's not the cable? They have a bad habit of going south on us.
CM7.0.3 to CM7.2 non rooted on SD card
Hello,
I'm a noob here and found that I should ask questions here on the general forum and not the developers forum.
I have very recently created a sd card non rooted using CM7.0.3 encore and have kernel version 2.6.29-omap1 and its Android version 2.3.3.
I want to keep the ability to return to B&N mode from internal memory to keep my warranty from B&N in check.
I have had issues with using the Google Market app and don't see a lot of apps that I would normally see on my Droid Bionic...like Facebook and others. I have hacked around that issue by finding apps and manually installing them as a work around which is fine for now.
A couple of questions?
By going to a nightly version...can I still remain non-rooted and keep emmc stock and intact with B&N Color flash and boot from my sd card?
will this fix my Google Market issues and have more applications that I can see?
Will I be able to just drag the new CM7.2 ??version code to my /boot directory on my sd card and go into recovery mode to boot it in?
Does this new CM7.2 ??? get put in a particular partition or just under the /boot directory?
Will this wipe out my apps or any data on my sd card?
Will this CM7.2 ??? version support USB host mode for a USB webcam for Skype?
Apparently, this opens another can of worms in that I need to provide USB power from an external hub and I need some kind of Nook Tweaks app to adjust settings?
Can someone explain this?
I have searched these forums and I must say spent a lot of time and nothing seems to be in one place or current on pre-requisites.
Should I get a second sd card to practice on so I don't wipe out my bootable CM7.0.3 version
Any help here would be GREAT!
Thanks in advance!
BB
I'm in a similarsituation as BeaconBob. The following applies to me as well.
BeaconBob said:
... using CM7.0.3 encore and have kernel version 2.6.29-omap1 and its Android version 2.3.3.
A couple of questions?
Will I be able to just drag the new CM7.2 ??version code to my /boot directory on my sd card and go into recovery mode to boot it in?
Does this new CM7.2 ??? get put in a particular partition or just under the /boot directory?
Will this wipe out my apps or any data on my sd card?
Should I get a second sd card to practice on so I don't wipe out my bootable CM7.0.3 version
Any help here would be GREAT!
BB
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I set up my 8GB card months ago and have forgotten all the details of flashing a ROM. Thanks for any suggestons/help.
Make sure your screen density is set to 180. Clear market cache and data, reboot, and try again.
If you don't want to spring for a new Sandisk class 4 card -- I have five now ) -- just use your Win32Disk Imager to write an image file of your current setup to your computer and go blithely on experimenting like crazy. You will always have an image file to write back to your freshly formatted sd card to take a giant leap backward. But I'd bet you'll never even use it. It's too much fun going forward.
And it never hurts to have a zipped backup of the Titanium BU files available to upload and restore at various stages.
Currently running a racks triple boot, the latest Kang cm7, a dualboot miui/stock, and somewhere I could swear I had an old 253m from back in january. Just so my NC flap doesn't break, I'm good...
I just opened my Nook just now, I set it up thinking it was harmless. Unfortunately, just as I went to go root...I saw that there was a break or something? Does anything work on it now or do I need to play the waiting game again?
I don't know about the HD but there is a root for 2.0.5 that can be mod via CWM, and since this modified CWM is only working for HD+ you probably have to wait. Hopefully somebody will make a modified CWM for the the HD soon that's compatible. The current CWM for HD is meant for the CM10 which write changes to the sd card. So, yes you have to wait, unless you got the HD+ and not HD.
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I don't know about the HD but there is a root for 2.0.5 that can be mod via CWM, and since this modified CWM is only working for HD+ you probably have to wait. Hopefully somebody will make a modified CWM for the the HD soon that's compatible. The current CWM for HD is meant for the CM10 which write changes to the sd card. So, yes you have to wait, unless you got the HD+ and not HD.
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I'm more curious about just getting the google play store on it. That root?
Even for Nook HD, not HD+, your probably doesn't come with 2.0.5 out of the box. If you want GAPPS that much, and doesn't need to use Nook store yet, you can try to force yourself back to older firmware and then you can skip OOBE and then apply all-in-one mod. This should work for HD as well as HD+.
Damnit
Had Root working splendidly on 2.0.4 then Nook HD made a weird ring noise and said there was an update. I didn't want it and said no, but there it was after turning it off and back on again a few hours later after fiddling with GAPPS. I don't really want to factory reset, and have been searching for a way to reroot without bringing back to to previous version. So far it looks as though the directory just won't get made for some reason or another. On the plus side 2.0.5 does get rid of all those pesky multiple copies of every media file you have (but really on have one copy of)
Stuck waiting for an update to "allinone.bat"
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Had Root working splendidly on 2.0.4 then Nook HD made a weird ring noise and said there was an update. I didn't want it and said no, but there it was after turning it off and back on again a few hours later after fiddling with GAPPS. I don't really want to factory reset, and have been searching for a way to reroot without bringing back to to previous version. So far it looks as though the directory just won't get made for some reason or another. On the plus side 2.0.5 does get rid of all those pesky multiple copies of every media file you have (but really on have one copy of)
Stuck waiting for an update to "allinone.bat"
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Cannot find the new root they said they made for 2.0.5 Where is it?
Oops this was for hd, so I removed it. Mod may delete this one.
kitphiroth said:
Cannot find the new root they said they made for 2.0.5 Where is it?
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Right now it's only for HD+.
Just for kicks, can I ask why the HD+ has a working root and not the HD? Shouldn't it be the same thing since it's basically the same device and firmware?
I really hope the root for 2.0.5 on the HD is out soon. I'm not in any way a developer, so I am at the mercy of this fabulous forum. I just want the Play store and GAPPS. I'm not one of those who bought it just to put CM or something on it (as there seems to be many like that here). If I just wanted the Android experience, I would have bought a Nexus 7. However, I wanted a 7" e-reader that I thought I might add GAPPS to at some point. My iPad (or any 10" screen) is too big to read on enjoyably, IMHO. I can only hope that a lot of devs got this nice device for Christmas and will want to root it ASAP. Anyway, this post is now officially all over the place, so I'll stop the ranting. Merry Christmas to all!
I just joined this board to ask virtually the same thing and have the same opinion as you. I'm not a developer! And as a primarily iPhone/Apple user am pretty in the dark about rooting/sideloading/CM10 etc. I just bought a Nook assuming I'd either A. get Jellybean on it somehow B. be able to at least access the play store or even C. be content with the stock Nook experience. I think C would be the case if it had ANY games/apps. It's truly a worthless app marketplace.
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I just joined this board to ask virtually the same thing and have the same opinion as you. I'm not a developer! And as a primarily iPhone/Apple user am pretty in the dark about rooting/sideloading/CM10 etc. I just bought a Nook assuming I'd either A. get Jellybean on it somehow B. be able to at least access the play store or even C. be content with the stock Nook experience. I think C would be the case if it had ANY games/apps. It's truly a worthless app marketplace.
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The answer to both past users is the all-in-one root does work on the HD (for versions 2.0.4 and older). The reason my CWM root (which works on all versions) does not work yet on the HD is there is not a working stock CWM yet (it has different booting files). But there will be soon.
Sent from my HD+ rooted stock using Tapatalk
2.0.5 root for nook hd
Hey, guys noob here...Not too familiar with the Android platform...Im use to jailbreaking/unlocking Apple products....My question is, when I first powered up the HD, there was a critical update was that an update to a newer firmware for B&N? Is it possible to restore the HD back the firmware it came with ...All input with be greatly appreciated...Thanks
Leapinlar and bokbokan have released a root method that works for the HD on 2.0.5 now. It requires burning CWM to an sdcard and booting off the sdcard though. Check out leapinlar's thread.
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Hey, guys noob here...Not too familiar with the Android platform...Im use to jailbreaking/unlocking Apple products....My question is, when I first powered up the HD, there was a critical update was that an update to a newer firmware for B&N? Is it possible to restore the HD back the firmware it came with ...All input with be greatly appreciated...Thanks
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At this point it's possible to restore the HD back a few different ways. The Nook comes with a backup of the out of the box ROM that can be restored via the Nook using what's called 8 boot loop. It's a failsafe that is tirggered when the device is rebooted 8 times during the boot phase. This can be done manually by powering off the device 8 times during boot, or modifying the ROM (/system) which triggers it.
Also as long as we have access to booting the device off the sdcard and access to the Nook's kernel I believe the device will be fairly open and accessible for us to do whatever we want to.
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I just joined this board to ask virtually the same thing and have the same opinion as you. I'm not a developer! And as a primarily iPhone/Apple user am pretty in the dark about rooting/sideloading/CM10 etc. I just bought a Nook assuming I'd either A. get Jellybean on it somehow B. be able to at least access the play store or even C. be content with the stock Nook experience. I think C would be the case if it had ANY games/apps. It's truly a worthless app marketplace.
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Actually, if you just follow some0ne's guide here, and install a decent launcher (I use Nova Launcher Prime.. gives you NINE desktops!), then you really will have no need for CM10 to have a fully-working rooted experience with the HD+. I'm hoping the HD owners get some love soon, too.. cause I'm aware that not everyone has the $320 to throw out for the 32 GB HD+.. (I personally couldn't settle for anything less than the FULL amount of internal storage, as the expansion slot will only take an additional 64 gb microSD.. or is that 48?_ I dunno.. too early in the morning to remember right now. ha.
For an IT pro such as myself, storage space is EVERYTHING when you're constantly downloading, installing, transferring files from one place to another... When I bought my HD+ 32GB, I also picked up a Sandisk 32GB Class 10 microSD to go along with it. (they were on sale for a mere $26!) I couldn't pass that deal up!)
Anyways, just do as some0ne says and you'll be livin' the "high... err I mean ROOTED LIFE" in no time." -- If you've got an HD+, that is.
Welllllll perhaps I spoke a bit too soon. Just went to run my titanium backup pro and it seems I'm no longer rooted due to B&N cramming the 2.0.5 update down my throat. wtf...
CrispyCritter said:
Actually, if you just follow some0ne's guide here, and install a decent launcher (I use Nova Launcher Prime.. gives you NINE desktops!), then you really will have no need for CM10 to have a fully-working rooted experience with the HD+. I'm hoping the HD owners get some love soon, too.. cause I'm aware that not everyone has the $320 to throw out for the 32 GB HD+.. (I personally couldn't settle for anything less than the FULL amount of internal storage, as the expansion slot will only take an additional 64 gb microSD.. or is that 48?_ I dunno.. too early in the morning to remember right now. ha.
For an IT pro such as myself, storage space is EVERYTHING when you're constantly downloading, installing, transferring files from one place to another... When I bought my HD+ 32GB, I also picked up a Sandisk 32GB Class 10 microSD to go along with it. (they were on sale for a mere $26!) I couldn't pass that deal up!)
Anyways, just do as some0ne says and you'll be livin' the "high... err I mean ROOTED LIFE" in no time." -- If you've got an HD+, that is.
Welllllll perhaps I spoke a bit too soon. Just went to run my titanium backup pro and it seems I'm no longer rooted due to B&N cramming the 2.0.5 update down my throat. wtf...
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Yes, you need to reroot using my Universal Root zip and CWM. Look at my HD CWM thread linked in my signature.
Sent from my HD+ rooted stock using Tapatalk
Hey, so the root will work for nook HD then? if so, can you give me a tutorial on how to root it? I'm new to this and its way different than jailbreakimg an idevice! Thanks! I did look at the post u made with the zip files. and does rooting harm the nook in anyway?
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Hey, so the root will work for nook HD then? if so, can you give me a tutorial on how to root it? I'm new to this and its way different than jailbreakimg an idevice! Thanks! I did look at the post u made with the zip files. and does rooting harm the nook in anyway?
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It does not harm the nook. If you don't want it rooted anymore, just do the 8 failed boot procedure.
And if you look at my rooting thread I just walked someone through it last night.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD
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I just joined this board to ask virtually the same thing and have the same opinion as you. I'm not a developer! And as a primarily iPhone/Apple user am pretty in the dark about rooting/sideloading/CM10 etc. I just bought a Nook assuming I'd either A. get Jellybean on it somehow B. be able to at least access the play store or even C. be content with the stock Nook experience. I think C would be the case if it had ANY games/apps. It's truly a worthless app marketplace.
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These two threads would get you rooted HDs or HD+ with gapps and enough understanding to get started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075420
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062613
I think between them the instructions are clear, but understand this is still early in the process and it will be awhile before stuff is all plug and play. Feel free to ask questions, but don't criticize, people here are volunteering...
Technically speaking, Nook has Android 4.1.2 (JellyBean) on it, but B&N has limited some of the features. Rooting solves most of those problems, but requires some work arounds indicated in the threads.
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Technically speaking, Nook has Android 4.1.2 (JellyBean) on it, but B&N has limited some of the features. Rooting solves most of those problems, but requires some work arounds indicated in the threads.
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Stock is not Jellybean. It is Ice Cream Sandwich (ics) version 4.0.4. But the rest is right.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD
leapinlar said:
Stock is not Jellybean. It is Ice Cream Sandwich (ics) version 4.0.4. But the rest is right.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD
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Ooops, huh, thought it was 4.1x...
First Question:
Is it safe to delete all contents of /mnt/sdcard ?
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Is there a way to install to unsafe?
Third Question:
Liquid Smooth has parted ways. The two best ROMs that have been recommended to me were LS and Eclipse. I found Eclipse to be sluggish compared to Liquid Smooth. What is a good primary ROM with these two requirements: Stupid Fast and Everything Working?
mikemikemikexxx said:
First Question:
Is it safe to delete all contents of /mnt/sdcard ?
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Is there a way to install to unsafe?
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Liquid Smooth has parted ways. The two best ROMs that have been recommended to me were LS and Eclipse. I found Eclipse to be sluggish compared to Liquid Smooth. What is a good primary ROM with these two requirements: Stupid Fast and Everything Working?
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1) I would say no. Safestrap and some others are located there as far as I know. I mean you could probably do that and then install fastboot or something and update that way but i'm not 100% sure. Also what is the purpose? As far as I know with SS there is no need to do this.
2) IDK about that.
3) I found Blurry Maxx Rom to be a very snappy and responsive ICS based rom so everything works. It is not blur based so you won't have the quick contacts but I just put 8 "people" card widgets up and it looks the same as a pulled down contacts widget. So far everything except smart actions seems to work flawlessly. I did find v 3.8 to be more stable and faster than 4.2 (not to be confused with android version 4.2.1 or 4.2.2 this is an ICS rom not JB).
Hope this helps.
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1) I would say no. Safestrap and some others are located there as far as I know. I mean you could probably do that and then install fastboot or something and update that way but i'm not 100% sure. Also what is the purpose? As far as I know with SS there is no need to do this.
2) IDK about that.
3) I found Blurry Maxx Rom to be a very snappy and responsive ICS based rom so everything works. It is not blur based so you won't have the quick contacts but I just put 8 "people" card widgets up and it looks the same as a pulled down contacts widget. So far everything except smart actions seems to work flawlessly. I did find v 3.8 to be more stable and faster than 4.2 (not to be confused with android version 4.2.1 or 4.2.2 this is an ICS rom not JB).
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1) Internal SD is starting to get crapped up and Android isn't very good at cleaning up after itself.
2) Not a huge deal until I find a new daily.
3) I was not clear and it was 100% my fault. I left out the detail that I am looking for a JB build. I have a near 100% Jelly Build from Liquid but there is an issue that I can't figure out.
mikemikemikexxx said:
1) Internal SD is starting to get crapped up and Android isn't very good at cleaning up after itself.
2) Not a huge deal until I find a new daily.
3) I was not clear and it was 100% my fault. I left out the detail that I am looking for a JB build. I have a near 100% Jelly Build from Liquid but there is an issue that I can't figure out.
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Sorry I can't be of more help. The JB builds are really hit or miss and seems individual phone dependent. I had CM 10.1 and app drawer stops working after 10 minutes, just FC. I'm hoping Liquid will be better as I've heard. Also it is known you can't do pattern unlock on JB builds as of now and you will need 3rd party camera app like camera fx. Good luck.
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Sorry I can't be of more help. The JB builds are really hit or miss and seems individual phone dependent. I had CM 10.1 and app drawer stops working after 10 minutes, just FC. I'm hoping Liquid will be better as I've heard. Also it is known you can't do pattern unlock on JB builds as of now and you will need 3rd party camera app like camera fx. Good luck.
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My only issue is the whole mounting to /storage instead of /mnt everything else I can live with. I am thinking it is a JB thing. Other JB Roms are doing the same thing.
New question, to get as close to a stock phone as possible, is this the procedure?
1) Boot into Safestrap, remove safe-side ROM.
2) Boot into stock ROM, remove safestrap boot files followed by SafeStrap apk.
3) Do a factory reset.
Would this be the safe way about it?
mikemikemikexxx said:
My only issue is the whole mounting to /storage instead of /mnt everything else I can live with. I am thinking it is a JB thing. Other JB Roms are doing the same thing.
New question, to get as close to a stock phone as possible, is this the procedure?
1) Boot into Safestrap, remove safe-side ROM.
2) Boot into stock ROM, remove safestrap boot files followed by SafeStrap apk.
3) Do a factory reset.
Would this be the safe way about it?
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If you really want stock then I would delete all partitions and then remove bootstrap then RSDLite the phone to completely stock.
neo1738 said:
If you really want stock then I would delete all partitions and then remove bootstrap then RSDLite the phone to completely stock.
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Fresh in terms of stock leak, so that I can keep unsafe completely app free, only have contacts and use it in case of emergency for calls.
I will want to reinstall root, safestrap, and custom roms again but just want to decrapify the unsafe side.
mikemikemikexxx said:
Fresh in terms of stock leak, so that I can keep unsafe completely app free, only have contacts and use it in case of emergency for calls.
I will want to reinstall root, safestrap, and custom roms again but just want to decrapify the unsafe side.
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Can you use RSDLite with the stock leak? I'm not 100% sure about that one but I don't see why not. If you are using a ROM anyway what's the point of using leaked SW for the stock? Seems like extra work to me.
I figured out the formatting but what do you mean with extra work?
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mikemikemikexxx said:
I figured out the formatting but what do you mean with extra work?
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my thought is if you can't just use RSDLite to install the "leak" SW than it may mean doing more work figuring it out.
So, bought my Note 3 when my contract was up on my Note 2.
Played with it for about a week, then decided to re-root like I did on my Note 2.
Downloaded the Kingo root, as it looked the simplest and then installed safestrap to eventually look at a rom.
Booted Safestrap into recovery, then set my phone next to me and started watching Role Models again. I must have layed on my phone weird or hit some buttons. Because only a Galaxy Note 3 screen is up with a big CUSTOM at the bottom.
Not too sure what I did, but I have tried almost every method of recovery to get the thing working again. So far, we are at hour 12 and I am at a complete loss. Every method either fails or says it worked, all to the same end. My phone will go to either the Download (Odin) screen, Recovery or the GN3 Logo.
Did I (literally) accidentally brick my phone? Or is this fixable?
Was your phone on 4.3 JB or 4.4.2 Latest AT&T KK? Which version of SS did you install? 3.72 or 3.71? Have you tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715 ? Or this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2707555 ?
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Was your phone on 4.3 JB or 4.4.2 Latest AT&T KK? Which version of SS did you install? 3.72 or 3.71? Have you tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715 ? Or this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2707555 ?
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Phone was 4.3, Safestrap 3.72. The Hedimall option failed for me dozens of times so I gave up on that. I will try this other method in the morning.
burke9688 said:
Phone was 4.3, Safestrap 3.72. The Hedimall option failed for me dozens of times so I gave up on that. I will try this other method in the morning.
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There is your problem. "4.3, Safestrap 3.72". it shoulda been 3.71 man. 3.72 is for KK. If the heimdall fails, then you need to reinstall the two packages (86x and 64x) ones and reboot your pc. Same exact thing happened to me and that fixed it. The other method will definitely work(or hopefully) ask op (@mutantblack). He's very helpful. Make sure you use 3.71 SS If you're on 4.3 JB.
Sent from my SM-N900A
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There is your problem. "4.3, Safestrap 3.72". it shoulda been 3.71 man. 3.72 is for KK. If the heimdall fails, then you need to reinstall the two packages (86x and 64x) ones and reboot your pc. Same exact thing happened to me and that fixed it. The other method will definitely work(or hopefully) ask op (@mutantblack). He's very helpful. Make sure you use 3.71 SS If you're on 4.3 JB.
Sent from my SM-N900A
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I'm not sure what it means by load everything on to your external SD card. My computer doesn't detect my phone at all.
Use K-Alzawayed's first link. Follow the instructions explicitly. Use a card reader if you can't connect the phone to the computer, but first make sure you've installed the Samsung Driver on your computer.
Once you've done that you'll be on MJ5. Root the phone and turn the AT&T update app off. (You can use Link2SD to freeze it.) Then install Safestrap 3.71 and install some 4.3 ROMs. (Be careful - there are 4.3 and 4.4.2 apps here in the development thread.)
You'll probably also need to reset to MJ5 again (and allow the phone to keep updating) if you ever want the official 4.4.3 update. (I wouldn't take the 4.4.2 - unless you have a specific need for it - too many bugs for my taste, although my wife's N3 doesn't seem to have any problems.)
As far as the Custom lock, Xposed and the Wanam module will fix that - Wanam has a checkbox in the Security hacks section to set the phone back to show that it's stock (even though it's not).
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Use K-Alzawayed's first link. Follow the instructions explicitly. Use a card reader if you can't connect the phone to the computer, but first make sure you've installed the Samsung Driver on your computer.
Once you've done that you'll be on MJ5. Root the phone and turn the AT&T update app off. (You can use Link2SD to freeze it.) Then install Safestrap 3.71 and install some 4.3 ROMs. (Be careful - there are 4.3 and 4.4.2 apps here in the development thread.)
You'll probably also need to reset to MJ5 again (and allow the phone to keep updating) if you ever want the official 4.4.3 update. (I wouldn't take the 4.4.2 - unless you have a specific need for it - too many bugs for my taste, although my wife's N3 doesn't seem to have any problems.)
As far as the Custom lock, Xposed and the Wanam module will fix that - Wanam has a checkbox in the Security hacks section to set the phone back to show that it's stock (even though it's not).
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So I've gotta put my MicroSD inside the computer and load everything on there? Then back in phone and try again? I read about 10 pages of that thread and nobody covered it.
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So I've gotta put my MicroSD inside the computer and load everything on there? Then back in phone and try again? I read about 10 pages of that thread and nobody covered it.
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Yes, use a card reader to insert your external sd card in then plug into your computer then transfer whatever files you're asked to transfer to the SD card in that thread then after done, put your sd card back into your phone then go ahead with the process. I wish I had some time to chat with you on hangouts to walk you through it. I swear I'd get you back and running.
Sent from my SM-N900A
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Yes, use a card reader to insert your external sd card in then plug into your computer then transfer whatever files you're asked to transfer to the SD card in that thread then after done, put your sd card back into your phone then go ahead with the process. I wish I had some time to chat with you on hangouts to walk you through it. I swear I'd get you back and running.
Sent from my SM-N900A
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Everything is done, I haven't posted until now because it's my girlfriend's 21st birthday. Everything is running, I flashed a few roms on separate rom files via that SafeStrap. Turns out I DID have the wrong version. I appreciate the help. I ended up running to Walmart and buying an 8gb Samsung card and loaded everythingo n there then back on to my phone. From there, everything started working perfectly. Though, it did completely wipe my 128gb sd card with almost 20gb of photos and videos from the last two years. But, that's fine. I didn't like half of that stuff anyways.
Thank you again for the help. I purchased the XDA premium app on my phone to try and give back a little to the community.
ALL IS GOOD!!! My Note 3 is ballin' again. I also bought 2 Hard Bricked phones (in the same situation as mine) on Craiglist today for 120 a pop. Got the both of them running and I'm flipping them for 600ea tomorrow. I'll hopefully be able to send some of that back to the website that gave me the means to fix broken phones.
Thank you again man, such simplicity in the fixing but it made all the difference.
burke9688 said:
Everything is done, I haven't posted until now because it's my girlfriend's 21st birthday. Everything is running, I flashed a few roms on separate rom files via that SafeStrap. Turns out I DID have the wrong version. I appreciate the help. I ended up running to Walmart and buying an 8gb Samsung card and loaded everythingo n there then back on to my phone. From there, everything started working perfectly. Though, it did completely wipe my 128gb sd card with almost 20gb of photos and videos from the last two years. But, that's fine. I didn't like half of that stuff anyways.
Thank you again for the help. I purchased the XDA premium app on my phone to try and give back a little to the community.
ALL IS GOOD!!! My Note 3 is ballin' again. I also bought 2 Hard Bricked phones (in the same situation as mine) on Craiglist today for 120 a pop. Got the both of them running and I'm flipping them for 600ea tomorrow. I'll hopefully be able to send some of that back to the website that gave me the means to fix broken phones.
Thank you again man, such simplicity in the fixing but it made all the difference.
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Man, I'm so glad you're back and running. I know the feelings. It happened to me before and I got helped by @jerrycoffman45 and after swore and promised him that I'll always pass It on to however goes through the same. No problem at all. Again, I'm so glad you're good now. Keep slangin them note 3's off of Craiglist
Sent from my SM-N900A
Questions and help issues belong in Q&A and help sections
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FNSM
*edited* There was a question here about restoring from a bad brick from mixing up KK and JB files/roms. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701062 saved my ass. Please ignore.