It seems like a question which may be answered somewhere, but while trying to research and find my way out of a bricked phone, I realized there are solutions that exist within this forum, but are not widely viewable and it helps to ask again.
I know the most popular way to root a GB ROM is to rollback to an older version and then root it. But I have bricked my phone once due to ICS and would really like to retain the stock GB configuration with my new phone. So, is there a way I can root my phone while keeping the same stock GB ROM that came installed on the phone and the modem?
Please do not suggest how easy it is to root by rolling back or installing a deodexed pre-rooted ROM - I have done that with my old phone and I know how easy it all is. I just want to retain my stock GB confirmation and root it. Thanks.
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incisivekeith said:
It seems like a question which may be answered somewhere, but while trying to research and find my way out of a bricked phone, I realized there are solutions that exist within this forum, but are not widely viewable and it helps to ask again.
I know the most popular way to root a GB ROM is to rollback to an older version and then root it. But I have bricked my phone once due to ICS and would really like to retain the stock GB configuration with my new phone. So, is there a way I can root my phone while keeping the same stock GB ROM that came installed on the phone and the modem?
Please do not suggest how easy it is to root by rolling back or installing a deodexed pre-rooted ROM - I have done that with my old phone and I know how easy it all is. I just want to retain my stock GB confirmation and root it. Thanks.
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That's all fine and dandy, but you still haven't told us which Rom is currently running your Note? How do you expect anyone to answer your question without that info?
chasmodo said:
That's all fine and dandy, but you still haven't told us which Rom is currently running your Note? How do you expect anyone to answer your question without that info?
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Sorry, I thought posting from the Note includes my signature, which has the info. about the ROM and kernel.
Anyway, I guess people on the Note do not see the signature in the xda app, so here are the details:
Stock GB ROM 2.3.6.7 XXLA6
Kernel: XXLA6
Modem: XXLA4
I am located in the US. By the way, I had XXKKA when I got the phone and then it got updated to the version above. I tried Google but didn't find where the firmware was originally from.
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I have a rather complicated method in mind.
What I understand your requirement is : you want to retain your Stock GB ROM (most probably data as well, which could be the reason behind the reluctance to flash another GB ROM)
What if you:
1. flashed a CF-rooted GB kernel, and made a CWM backup(the ROM would still not be rooted);
2. carried out the roll-back procedure to get back to your current ROM with root but no data, and
3. restored just /data from CWM?
I believe stock GB ROMS are non-wipe, so you shouldn't have a problem. Since your current ROM is not directly rootable, I'd say there isn't any method to just root it.
Right, Chasmodo?
I have an even better idea: how about an upgrade while rooting?
Use this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25285584&postcount=3
Download LC1 Rom and follow the instructions from the above post.
P.S. Signature is pretty much invisible if you access XDA from your phone.
P.P.S. If you run into a bootloop after flashing follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26460335&postcount=4
bloodyhippo said:
I have a rather complicated method in mind.
What I understand your requirement is : you want to retain your Stock GB ROM (most probably data as well, which could be the reason behind the reluctance to flash another GB ROM)
What if you:
1. flashed a CF-rooted GB kernel, and made a CWM backup(the ROM would still not be rooted);
2. carried out the roll-back procedure to get back to your current ROM with root but no data, and
3. restored just /data from CWM?
I believe stock GB ROMS are non-wipe, so you shouldn't have a problem. Since your current ROM is not directly rootable, I'd say there isn't any method to just root it.
Right, Chasmodo?
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Thanks, but I want to stay away from CF kernels too, as they introduce the triangle and raise the binary flash counter.
I am not married to the data on my device, as I don't have much right now.
Any other ideas?
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chasmodo said:
I have an even better idea: how about an upgrade while rooting?
Use this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25285584&postcount=3
Download LC1 Rom and follow the instructions from the above post.
P.S. Signature is pretty much invisible if you access XDA from your phone.
P.P.S. If you run into a bootloop after flashing follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26460335&postcount=4
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Thanks, again. It seems like there is no way I can retain my stock GB ROM and modem. The concern with flashing any other version, such as LC1, is that I will go away from the originally installed ROM, and when there is an ICS update available for my version of GB (LA6), I may not be able to upgrade it using Kies or OTA. Is that true?
The first link you provided has a reference to CF kernel, which will introduce the the triangle and raise the binary counter. Is there any way around that?
And, is there anything I can do to avoid the bootloop?
How come LA6 is assigned to a ROM from Russia as well as Open Europe? I thought the characters "LA6" were assigned to merely one country/region.
incisivekeith said:
It seems like a question which may be answered somewhere, but while trying to research and find my way out of a bricked phone, I realized there are solutions that exist within this forum, but are not widely viewable and it helps to ask again.
I know the most popular way to root a GB ROM is to rollback to an older version and then root it. But I have bricked my phone once due to ICS and would really like to retain the stock GB configuration with my new phone. So, is there a way I can root my phone while keeping the same stock GB ROM that came installed on the phone and the modem?
Please do not suggest how easy it is to root by rolling back or installing a deodexed pre-rooted ROM - I have done that with my old phone and I know how easy it all is. I just want to retain my stock GB confirmation and root it. Thanks.
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If you have a GB rom you can try the procedure in the following website:
http://rootgalaxynote.com/category/galaxy-note-root/
You can then obtain CWM from the following site:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
I have already rooted my phone using the LA6 ROM from bodivas's post - the same method I used for rooting my first Galaxy Note.
How do I install a custom recovery kernel? Which kernel has the least issues?
incisivekeith said:
I have already rooted my phone using the LA6 ROM from bodivas's post - the same method I used for rooting my first Galaxy Note.
How do I install a custom recovery kernel? Which kernel has the least issues?
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Heh, I already told you in my previous post.
Go to Chainfire's kernel thread and download CF-Root LA6. Extract the tar file, and flash it using Mobile Odin.
That way you don't get the triangle, and don't trigger the binary counter.
chasmodo said:
Heh, I already told you in my previous post.
Go to Chainfire's kernel thread and download CF-Root LA6. Extract the tar file, and flash it using Mobile Odin.
That way you don't get the triangle, and don't trigger the binary counter.
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Do you still get the triangle with the cf kernel? No one responded for a long time last night so I flashed the Abyss 4.2 kernel, but I'll switch to cf kernel if it's better.
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incisivekeith said:
Do you still get the triangle with the cf kernel? No one responded for a long time last night so I flashed the Abyss 4.2 kernel, but I'll switch to cf kernel if it's better.
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No. You do not trip the flash counter when you use MobileODIN..... ever. And if you want to stay as stock as possible, use CF-Root.
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Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
No. You do not trip the flash counter when you use MobileODIN..... ever. And if you want to stay as stock as possible, use CF-Root.
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Thanks. Are there any specific benefits of the cf kernel over the abyss kernel?
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I followed the instructions on the Galaxy Note Root website then the triangle was annoying me so I used Triangle away to get rid of it.
It seemed by far the easiest way after having read loads of different ways of doing it.
incisivekeith said:
Thanks. Are there any specific benefits of the cf kernel over the abyss kernel?
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Anyone?
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incisivekeith said:
Anyone?
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No specific benefit, it all comes down to user preference.
I never had much luck when testing Abyss, it kept draining my battery.
However, many users like it and report great battery life. Also, Abyss
can be overclocked.
CF-Root is closest to stock of all kernels. It's stable, just a tad slower
and easied on the battery.
incisivekeith said:
Anyone?
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Sorry for the delay. Chas is right. There's no specific benefit to using CF-Root. However, CF-Root is a completely stock kernel with only root and SuperSU added. So technically, it's just as stable as an unrooted stock kernel. When compared to elaborate kernels with overclocking, undervolting, boot scripts, added governors, etc., CF-Root can actually be a significantly more stable option for those in need of a rooted kernel. In addition to CF-Root, there are also kernels based on CF-Root. For example, although built from source instead of being a modified stock kernel, the new Franco kernel is largely based on CF-Root 5.3. As a matter of fact, they are so similar that even Chainfire's own CWM Manager app detects the new Franco kernel as CF-Root 5.3.
So you see, your options are vast. You're not limited to Abyss & CF-Root, but CF-Root is one of the best options available.
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chasmodo said:
No specific benefit, it all comes down to user preference.
I never had much luck when testing Abyss, it kept draining my battery.
However, many users like it and report great battery life. Also, Abyss
can be overclocked.
CF-Root is closest to stock of all kernels. It's stable, just a tad slower
and easied on the battery.
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I am still confused whether the cf root causes the yellow triangle or not, as someone said in this thread that the triangleaway app removes the binary count, but I didn't get an impression the app removes the triangle, too.
Isn't there anyway I can flash the cf root kernel and not have the triangle and the increased binary count?
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always liked to have a rooted android device, so when i went and got this sweet Nexus 7(32gig) and got home. i unlocked and rooted it, i'm not really lookin to install a custom rom. so my question is can i install a custom kernal over the stock rom?...without having to install a custom rom
Yup lots of people run stock android with a custom kernel.
Droid_Boi86 said:
always liked to have a rooted android device, so when i went and got this sweet Nexus 7(32gig) and got home. i unlocked and rooted it, i'm not really lookin to install a custom rom. so my question is can i install a custom kernal over the stock rom?...without having to install a custom rom
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Of course! It will work without any problems.
Yes and please post questions in Q&A section next time.
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I upgraded my 4.4.4 to Lollipop with a rooted Lollipop file...didn't know I'd lose Safestrap. Is there anyway to run Safestrap on Lollipop? If not how can I do mods or custom ROMS? I can't reboot to a custom recovery, only the stock recovery.
Follow instructions that are all over the forum for using nc2 flasher or go with flashfire. Both are documented all over. Good luck.
Go to one of the two links below depending on which device you own, and you will find exactly what you are looking for.
Galaxy S5: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/nce-flasher-odin-to-safestrap-t3087450
Galaxy S5 Active: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g870a-ng3-flasher-safestrap-method-t3118898
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My note 4 is now android 5.1.1 , and I heard that you must flash custom Kernel to avoid boot loop when rooting android 5.1.
I don't know where to start, can anyone please tell me what the current most stable, fast and battery friendly solution for Note 4?
What I can think of so far are:
1. root + custom kernel+some way to debloat
2. Stock debloated TW rom like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/trltecan-n910w8-aoa1-stock-rooted-t3025538
3. Modified stock debloated TW rom like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/development/moving-please-dont-post-t2943845
4. Custom rom like cm: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=trltetmo
ps: Apart from custom kernel, can we also root 5.1.1 note 4 by Install 5.0.1 Bootloader ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/development/root-5-1-1-n910c-t3190520 Is there some other ways that I'm not being aware of?
inonosa said:
My note 4 is now android 5.1.1 , and I heard that you must flash custom Kernel to avoid boot loop when rooting android 5.1.
I don't know where to start, can anyone please tell me what the current most stable, fast and battery friendly solution for Note 4?
What I can think of so far are:
1. root + custom kernel+some way to debloat
2. Stock debloated TW rom like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...ooted-t3025538
3. Modified stock debloated TW rom like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...-post-t2943845
4. Custom rom like cm: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?ty...evice=trltetmo
ps: Apart from custom kernel, can we also root 5.1.1 note 4 by Install 5.0.1 Bootloader ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...n910c-t3190520 Is there some other ways that I'm not being aware of?
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If it helps, I rooted and installed a modified international TW ROM. I lose wifi calling. (Never used it) Lose Tmobile hotspot (FoxFi replaces this just fine) Other then adding the APN manually and changing the region in my build.prop to US, it was pretty straight forward. If you want debloat, just root, add TWRP, wipe the stock rom and add a custom one. I prefer modified TW because of stability. I flashed the international because its 5.1.1. So far it runs very well. The ROM I flashed required no additional flashing of a kernel . Look at my sig for the ROM im currently on
LoopDoGG79 said:
If it helps, I rooted and installed a modified international TW ROM. I lose wifi calling. (Never used it) Lose Tmobile hotspot (FoxFi replaces this just fine) Other then adding the APN manually and changing the region in my build.prop to US, it was pretty straight forward. If you want debloat, just root, add TWRP, wipe the stock rom and add a custom one. I prefer modified TW because of stability. I flashed the international because its 5.1.1. So far it runs very well. The ROM I flashed required no additional flashing of a ROM. Look at my sig for the ROM im currently on
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That is what I thought, and i'm getting Modified stock debloated TW rom, RAPTURE
inonosa said:
That is what I thought, and i'm getting Modified stock debloated TW rom, RAPTURE
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I was running Darthstalker for months. It ran well for the most part. I heard there was several android bug fixes from 5.0.1 to 5.1.1 that make running a ROM more user friendly.
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inonosa said:
My note 4 is now android 5.1.1 , and I heard that you must flash custom Kernel to avoid boot loop when rooting android 5.1.
I don't know where to start, can anyone please tell me what the current most stable, fast and battery friendly solution for Note 4?
What I can think of so far are:
1. root + custom kernel+some way to debloat
2. Stock debloated TW rom like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...ooted-t3025538
3. Modified stock debloated TW rom like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...-post-t2943845
4. Custom rom like cm: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?ty...evice=trltetmo
ps: Apart from custom kernel, can we also root 5.1.1 note 4 by Install 5.0.1 Bootloader ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...n910c-t3190520 Is there some other ways that I'm not being aware of?
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I have a group on Google+ that is dedicated to debloating ROMs send me a PM if you are interested.
ShrekOpher said:
I have a group on Google+ that is dedicated to debloating ROMs send me a PM if you are interested.
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thanks man, just the backing up/restoring the app+data had turned me off......
I think that I will stay with RAPTURE before something Major went wrong.
but what is your recommended rom?
inonosa said:
thanks man, just the backing up/restoring the app+data had turned me off......
I think that I will stay with RAPTURE before something Major went wrong.
but what is your recommended rom?
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I'm using TEKHD right now. It's good 5.1.1 with good battery life, but really its just to hold me over till 6.0 drops either CM or TW.
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I've been looking but have't been successful, is there a stock 5.1.1 rom for 910T that's just rooted already? Something that I can just flash? If not are there any instructions on how to create my own rooted stock 5.1.1 rom?
rolexconfuse said:
I've been looking but have't been successful, is there a stock 5.1.1 rom for 910T that's just rooted already? Something that I can just flash? If not are there any instructions on how to create my own rooted stock 5.1.1 rom?
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Have you tried Rickys Kitchen with the Odin image file to see if it can generate a stock ROM that you can TWRP install and then try flashing the SuperSU 2.65 Systemless Root right after?
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rolexconfuse said:
I've been looking but have't been successful, is there a stock 5.1.1 rom for 910T that's just rooted already? Something that I can just flash? If not are there any instructions on how to create my own rooted stock 5.1.1 rom?
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Actually here's a thread with TWRP flashable ROMs, you just have to download the SuperSU 2.65 for Systemless root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56370361
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I flashed this same one for my wife... she doesn't like custom ROMs so this is pure stock just a little bit be bloated from seeing Google trash. Other than that she loves it a smooth clean and runs great
This is what I have done first link is thread second is my set up. After I installed Adaway and got rid of t-mobile stuff that I couldnt disable (account,my interest, maybe a couple others) I deleted root as well so its stock and slim and clean. since you would like it real easy You can use the script mentioned on the stock rom you have chosen real quick and easy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/general/dok2-5-1-1-setup-t3272388
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64491659&postcount=29