I've read through several forums, done google searches, and as far as I can tell, need to run Odin to restore to a stock rom before I switch to something like Alliance or Firekat.
I have two problems/questions:
1) Will having safestrap installed complicate things? After reading, I'm still a bit confused as to how DynamicKat uses the bootloader I have installed to run. I don't want Odin to fail and brick my Note 3.
2) I don't want to lose root by using the wrong rom. I don't have a backup of my original rom, unfortunately, and I need to know which files I need to use with Odin to be able to flash over my current install so I can then try out one of the other roms.
Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Other info:
Running on Dynamic Kat 6.1
At&t Note 3 32gb
The last time I upgraded safestrap was when I first installed Dynamic Kat (5.0)
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Does anyone know if there is a way to install HyperDrive Tweaks 2.0 on an SGH-i537 running 4.2.2 and MF3? How about just the Device Menu(shutdown menu)? I really like HyperDrive and run 10.2 from slot 1, but since I can't run it as my stock ROM, I was looking for ways to customize my stock ROM.
monkeyhouse said:
Does anyone know if there is a way to install HyperDrive Tweaks 2.0 on an SGH-i537 running 4.2.2 and MF3? How about just the Device Menu(shutdown menu)? I really like HyperDrive and run 10.2 from slot 1, but since I can't run it as my stock ROM, I was looking for ways to customize my stock ROM.
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I know we've been talking a bit in the other thread, but is there a reason you want to customize your stock ROM with tweaks rather than just using Hyperdrive in slot 1? Ideally here's what I would do if I ever had to start over:
Flash phone to stock MF3 at local Best Buy
Before setting up my phone again, copy the entire phone and post a zip for the community
Do not set up stock ROM, simply root and install SafeStrap
Max out the memory settings on slot 1 and only use slot 1.
The benefit to doing this is I would have an almost completely untouched stock ROM that I could always use to receive official updates while still running a custom ROM as my default.
Devo7v said:
I know we've been talking a bit in the other thread, but is there a reason you want to customize your stock ROM with tweaks rather than just using Hyperdrive in slot 1? Ideally here's what I would do if I ever had to start over:
Flash phone to stock MF3 at local Best Buy
Before setting up my phone again, copy the entire phone and post a zip for the community
Do not set up stock ROM, simply root and install SafeStrap
Max out the memory settings on slot 1 and only use slot 1.
The benefit to doing this is I would have an almost completely untouched stock ROM that I could always use to receive official updates while still running a custom ROM as my default.
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Well, so far, my experience has been that the stock ROM is the most stable. Since I have seen HyperDrive and GPE and have even added some things from Sony Zperia, I see things I like in all of those. If I can tweak my stock and have all the parts from other ROM's that I like, why wouldn't I? There is no local Best Buy here, but I rarely take my equipment to a business for service, too many kids who don't really know what they are doing, I guess. Also, I thought I read somewhere that unlocking my phone was what would prohibit me from installing updates? But since you mention that subject, couldn't I clean the slots, un-root, remove safestrap and do a factory rest and have my original ROM? I know last week I was trying to flash a widget and I did a factory reset, wiped cache and it seemed to be stock to me. I know I had to re-setup my accounts and re-download my apps. I was able to download the last AT&T update, just couldn't install, but I still had root and safestrap. So, from what I read, I could probably install the update if I wanted to and took care of root.
So, I guess to answer your question, I get a kick out of making changes in general, whether if be with my stock ROM or an added one. I'm not a developer, but I do wish I knew more about the OS so I could help with the bootloader issue.
One thing for sure, I definitely appreciate the help I get from the folks here. Pretty fun stuff.
I am a bit nervous to take the plunge and try out Xposed on my Active. Just rooted it yesterday, installed the Google edition Rom. Now I am wondering if Xposed will work on stock or the Google Edition. I will give it a go if no one has tried yet.
AkFatherof4nCounting said:
I am a bit nervous to take the plunge and try out Xposed on my Active. Just rooted it yesterday, installed the Google edition Rom. Now I am wondering if Xposed will work on stock or the Google Edition. I will give it a go if no one has tried yet.
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Xposed works fine, I haven't run into any problems. Since you're using SafeStrap anyways there's no harm in trying things for yourself. Even if something does go wrong you can always wipe your slot and start over, that's pretty much the whole reason for SafeStrap.
Devo7v said:
Xposed works fine, I haven't run into any problems. Since you're using SafeStrap anyways there's no harm in trying things for yourself. Even if something does go wrong you can always wipe your slot and start over, that's pretty much the whole reason for SafeStrap.
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Good to know. A possible stupid question here, would it be best to load my back up of my stock onto one of the ROM Slots? To try out the Xposed. I am coming from HTC One X, so roms and such are done a bit different, I am not quite used to the ROM slot.
AkFatherof4nCounting said:
Good to know. A possible stupid question here, would it be best to load my back up of my stock onto one of the ROM Slots? To try out the Xposed. I am coming from HTC One X, so roms and such are done a bit different, I am not quite used to the ROM slot.
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I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to do. In your first post you mentioned that you have the GPE ROM installed (I assume you have it in slot 1) and you want to install Xposed to it. There should be no problems doing this since ROMs are independent of each other and do not share any data.
I think what you really need to know is how SafeStrap works. Basically, SafeStrap creates new ROM "slots" while preserving your stock ROM "slot". These slots are completely independent of each other and only share a kernel. So any changes you make to one ROM will not impact the other. Now it is possible to flash a new ROM to your stock "slot", but this is not how SafeStrap is intended to work. Ideally you install a ROM to a new slot and use that ROM as your daily driver. The stock ROM is supposed to be your fallback in case you mess anything up with your new ROM. You are more than welcome to modify your stock ROM or even install a new ROM to your stock slot, but if you do this and you mess something up with your stock slot you could risk bricking your phone. That is why it is recommended that you don't mess with your stock ROM.
As for your original question, there is no need to install your stock ROM to a new ROM slot since it is already there, all you are doing is taking up twice as much space on your phone.
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I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to do. In your first post you mentioned that you have the GPE ROM installed (I assume you have it in slot 1) and you want to install Xposed to it. There should be no problems doing this since ROMs are independent of each other and do not share any data.
I think what you really need to know is how SafeStrap works. Basically, SafeStrap creates new ROM "slots" while preserving your stock ROM "slot". These slots are completely independent of each other and only share a kernel. So any changes you make to one ROM will not impact the other. Now it is possible to flash a new ROM to your stock "slot", but this is not how SafeStrap is intended to work. Ideally you install a ROM to a new slot and use that ROM as your daily driver. The stock ROM is supposed to be your fallback in case you mess anything up with your new ROM. You are more than welcome to modify your stock ROM or even install a new ROM to your stock slot, but if you do this and you mess something up with your stock slot you could risk bricking your phone. That is why it is recommended that you don't mess with your stock ROM.
As for your original question, there is no need to install your stock ROM to a new ROM slot since it is already there, all you are doing is taking up twice as much space on your phone.
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I understand I was a bit unclear. I do have the Google edition installed, but I am encountering massive reboots. I was going to uninstall it and install a backup version of the stock in to the ROM Slot containing the Google edition. I understand I do not want to mess with my stock Slot, that is why I wanted to install my Stock Rom into the Rom Slot I made. Which, sounds like it is the safest bet.
AkFatherof4nCounting said:
I understand I was a bit unclear. I do have the Google edition installed, but I am encountering massive reboots. I was going to uninstall it and install a backup version of the stock in to the ROM Slot containing the Google edition. I understand I do not want to mess with my stock Slot, that is why I wanted to install my Stock Rom into the Rom Slot I made. Which, sounds like it is the safest bet.
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I would recommend deleting Slot 1, recreate it and install the GPE ROM again. A lot of people have been using it without issue including myself. The only known problem with the GPE ROM is computers do not detect the phone as a usb mass storage device when using the ROM.
If you are having issues with reboots I suggest deleting the slot and starting over from scratch. Also make sure your slot is big enough for the ROM and anything you're going to install. If the slot is too small you could run into the issues you've mentioned.
As to installing your stock ROM to a slot, why not just try another ROM? There are plenty of regular S4 ROMs that work on our phone. You are not limited to the ROMs that are found in the development section of this forum. There are at least 5 other ROMs I have tried and I'm sure there are many more that work as well.
I guess I'm just missing the point of why you want to install your stock ROM to another slot if you already have it? I'm sure there are ROMs already existing that can do what you are trying to modify your stock ROM to do. I recommend trying out Hyperdrive for tons of features. I personally use the GPE ROM found in this forum. Check out this thread for more information on ROMs that work with the S4 Active and SafeStrap.
@Devo7v, thanks, will reinstall and give it a shot. Thank you for your time.
Hi guys, longtime lurker here, I just want to confirm I understand the current process for the AT&T S5 before I begin -- that way hopefully minimize operator error. I have past experience tinkering with my S3 (flashing custom roms and such), but I just upgraded to S5 last week and it seems less straightforward. I've been reading a lot of your posts which have all be very helpful. Yes/No confirmation that what I write below is correct would be greatly appreciated!
My device is running unrooted stock 4.4.4 OA1 build from OTA update. In order to gain root and start uninstalling bloatware, I will:
1.) Root with the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120
2.) Install Safestrap with the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53659958#post53659958
3.) Use safestrap to clone my stock rooted setup to a new ROM slot.
4.) Tinker around with that ROM slot.
Final questions:
1.) I found a lot of instructions for installing safestrap on this device, but couldnt find information about removing it. Can you uninstall through the safestrap app once booted into stock with safestrap disabled? Then factory reset? Just want to make sure I can undo everything if I need to return for any reason.
2.) Would I be able to upgrade the stock portion to lollipop when it releases? I assume this may break root, but I'm wondering if it would still leave safestrap and alternate ROM functioning.
You can run a rom slot but your battery life will suffer. I'd make a backup of your stock rom and keep it on the sd card then flash the custom rom in the stock slot. I'm not sure what the deal is with the rom slots but it is not battery friendly.
Edit : and yes i used that method to root my phone as well and used the safestrap method. Remember that you must have Busy box and super su to use stafestrap.
dirtydodge said:
You can run a rom slot but your battery life will suffer. I'd make a backup of your stock rom and keep it on the sd card then flash the custom rom in the stock slot. I'm not sure what the deal is with the rom slots but it is not battery friendly.
Edit : and yes i used that method to root my phone as well and used the safestrap method. Remember that you must have Busy box and super su to use stafestrap.
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Thanks, that sounds like good advice regarding battery life. Good to hear you used the same methods too.
Hello,
I've rooted and flashed roms onto multiple phones before, and I've now come to realize that I never updated those roms after they were installed. Now I need to update my current rom, but I'm not 100% sure of best practice. I've looked up some information. There seem to be differing opinions about whether to restore, wipe, and re-flash versus just flashing the update over the current custom rom. Again, I'm looking for best practice. I'm currently running Clean Rom 1.1 after Ping Pong root with a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge on Verizon, and I'll be updating to Clean Rom 1.5. Thanks in advance!
-Jay
ryanjayke said:
Hello,
I've rooted and flashed roms onto multiple phones before, and I've now come to realize that I never updated those roms after they were installed. Now I need to update my current rom, but I'm not 100% sure of best practice. I've looked up some information. There seem to be differing opinions about whether to restore, wipe, and re-flash versus just flashing the update over the current custom rom. Again, I'm looking for best practice. I'm currently running Clean Rom 1.1 after Ping Pong root with a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge on Verizon, and I'll be updating to Clean Rom 1.5. Thanks in advance!
-Jay
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Always follow ops instructions. Op says wipe, then install, in that order in Flashfire.
Thank you. Upgrade successful.
Hello, I have been doing some research into rooting and possibly installing custom rom and kernel, but first I need some advice/help. I would like to remove bloatware and get my note 4 running fast, smooth, larger lasting battery and most important reliable. I'm not new to modding android, I just don't follow it and do it often. Any help would be appreciated!
My device info:
SM-N910T
5.0.1
N910TUVU1COG2
3.10.40-4739134
running on AT&T
Here are my questions:
-What is the best way to root? Odin, cf-auto, kingroot?
-Which ROM should I use? Looking for something stable without issues like non working features etc. Almost like a stock ROM but without the bloatware and restrictions. I have used CWM in the past and seems that's the go to, most of the time.
-Should I stick to a stock kernal or use a custom one? Also what is the best custom kernal (that is stable) available?
-Should I just wait till marshmallow comes out?
-Any suggestions to remove bloatware and get my note 4 running good? I have been getting horrible battery lately and have tried a lot of different tactics to fix, not to mention my note 4 is slow as heck now too.
Thanks in advance!
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In order to control the phone you need root, so in your case , you can do it a few ways, get a Rooted kernel or a CfRoot.tar that can be flashed through Odin (.tar) get a twrp that be flashed through Odin ..... or there are sometime an entire rooted rooted image (.tar) that can be flashed, the last will wiper everything from the phone , so best course of action is to download everything you want on to the pc, then make sure you are sync'd through google and then proceed. The Note 4 on Tombile is one of the easiest phone to flash
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