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[Q] Need help with installing ROM and a few Questions

Hello XDA forum, I'm new here and only recently obtained my Android Device. I have a few issues which I would greatly appreciate receiving help from, and this forum seems like the best place to do so.
My Sony Xperia Z was bought from China, so when I first turned it on, it didn't appear to have the Google Play Store or any other Google Apps. My theory is that the Android Firmware on my phone is a Chinese version, which doesn't include anything Google related. From my research, I've been thinking about flashing a non-Chinese version of Android onto my phone, however I do have a few questions related to this before I undergo this procedure.
Assuming I do successfully install another version of Android onto my phone (Australian Version was what I had in mind), will I automatically get the Google Play Store along with everything else Google or will it not work?
Secondly, does flashing a new Android onto my Xperia Z require my device to be rooted and its bootloader unlocked?
Finally, I also read about the custom recovery which is I assume compulsory for a new ROM to be installed. As I do not have a Google Store on my phone, can I just access the download website from my phone and directly download it to my phone? If so, what does the custom recovery actually do?
Thanks.

Android phones sell in China don't have google Apps installed by default. You need to
1) first, root your phone (unlocking bootloader is NOT needed, just root)
2) second, install a custom recovery (cwm for example)
3) download gapps from goo.im
besure you choose the proper version. and put it in your SD card.
4) reboot to recovery, flash gapps.
good luck.
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or, there are many custom ROMs in place and most of them consist of google Apps, so another option is to root and flash a custom ROM

Read this also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342120

niuniuaba said:
Android phones sell in China don't have google Apps installed by default. You need to
1) first, root your phone (unlocking bootloader is NOT needed, just root)
2) second, install a custom recovery (cwm for example)
3) download gapps from goo.im
besure you choose the proper version. and put it in your SD card.
4) reboot to recovery, flash gapps.
good luck.
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or, there are many custom ROMs in place and most of them consist of google Apps, so another option is to root and flash a custom ROM
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Do the Stock ROMs that can be downloaded from XDA which are "Global" or from any country other than China come with Google Apps when flashed into the phone without being manually added from goo.im?

Condottiero said:
Do the Stock ROMs that can be downloaded from XDA which are "Global" or from any country other than China come with Google Apps when flashed into the phone without being manually added from goo.im?
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Yes they do. The easiest way for you to change your rom is to download a generic ftf then flash it with flashtool. I am personally using the generic Spanish version of 423 (Android 4.2.2).
You do not need to root, unlock your bootloader or install a custom recovery to do this.
Flashtool tutorial - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Generic ES FTF - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2336874
Edit: Put the wrong link for the FTF. Sorry, fixed it now
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 2

kingvortex said:
Yes they do. The easiest way for you to change your rom is to download a generic ftf then flash it with flashtool. I am personally using the generic Spanish version of 423 (Android 4.2.2).
You do not need to root, unlock your bootloader or install a custom recovery to do this.
Flashtool tutorial - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Generic ES FTF - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2336874
Edit: Put the wrong link for the FTF. Sorry, fixed it now
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 2
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Thank you

[Root] [Recovery] [Wipe-optional] 4.4.4 KitKat SGP311/312 10.5.1.A.0.283 VMo US, EU1

Xperia Tablet Z 4.4.4 KitKat Rom - Pre-rooted - Includes Recovery
For SGP311 and SGP312 - Wiping is optional​
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **​
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.15.0 or higher
Rooted SGP31X (on any other previous Android version) with custom recovery (i.e. XZDualRecovery) installed.
Previous firmwares up to 4.4.2 can be rooted with towelroot.
If your current Rom doesn't have recovery, follow step 10 of this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53063218&postcount=14 with tablet in USB debugging mode (step 4 of the same post).
This works on locked or unlocked bootloaders and any customization.
This ROM is pre-rooted and comes with recovery. Other than that it is identical to stock rom.
Download links:
SGP311 US_CA_PR https://mega.co.nz/#F!dhMBkRpC!qAsRR7WXJlKwsUwBuv1vig
SGP311 EU1 https://mega.co.nz/#F!p4FzQaqQ!o88OJPX4SyAYOUM3PMb5_A
SGP312 US_CA_PR https://mega.co.nz/#F!El8QnQxC!BlkadNT5FWGF3dLfCbD4mA
Use the link that matches your tablet model. You only need the zip and ftf files. The txt file is just the checksum if you want to verify that your download is error-free.
Instructions:
0- Backup before you start messing with your tablet!
1- Put system.flashable.zip in /sdcard of your tablet.
2- Keep SGP31X_10.5.1.A.0.283_VMo US_CA_PR_NoSystem.ftf on your PC.
3- Disconnect any USB cable that may be attached to your tablet.
4- Reboot to recovery. Preferably to TWRP, but you can make CWM work too.
5- Do not wipe anything.
6- Once in recovery, flash system.flashable.zip.
7- It is important to TURN OFF the tablet after this step.
8- Find and use the Power Off option in the recovery and turn your tablet off. In CWM based PhilZ Touch it is under "Power Options" -> "Power Off". In TWRP it is under "Reboot" -> "Power Off". If you see your tablet rebooting, force it to turn off by pushing the power and volume up keys simultaneously (or however else you can!)
9- Open Flashtool 0.9.15.0 (or higher) and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
10- Navigate to where you have saved SGP31X_10.5.1.A.0.283_VMo US_CA_PR_NoSystem.ftf
11- If you do not want your any of your current data to be wiped uncheck all the items under the "wipe" section. My recommendation however is to wipe.
12- Now flash this ftf with your tablet in flash mode. To put your tablet in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
13- Reboot. You are now on rooted 4.4.4.
Credits:
I only put the files together. All the credit should go to XDA's [NUT] and DooMLoRD and many others...

Can I flash this on SGP312?

Kindly request if you could make also a flashable zip with any European rom

FiDra said:
Can I flash this on SGP312?
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You can and it is not going to break your tablet but there are small differences between the two fimwares. I added a link for SPG312 too.

nick2crete said:
Kindly request if you could make also a flashable zip with any European rom
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I can try when I have time. PM to me your model and your customization code.

Flashed and works good on SGP312
Thanks!

It worked perfect !
Thank you very much !

I wasn't going to update to 4.4.4 until you offered this solution. Swapping kernels,etc., re-rooting, reinstalling recovery was just more work than it was worth and had the potential to brick the device. Your approach is brilliant! Thank you very much.
However, I am not able to boot into recovery.

Thank you very much for the easy-to-follow instructions.
It worked perfectly on my SGP312. Fully rooted 4.4.4 Kitkat.

Working on 311

najoor said:
OP!!
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Any chance that you can and will release a 10.5.1.A.0.283 deodex package for 311 / 312 versions / firmwares?

Shanliang- said:
Thank you very much for the easy-to-follow instructions.
It worked perfectly on my SGP312. Fully rooted 4.4.4 Kitkat.
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How is it performing for you compared to omni rom?

cantenna said:
How is it performing for you compared to omni rom?
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I wouldn't be able to compare it to Omni as I haven't used it. Actually, I havent used any AOSP 4.4.4 version. But I can say that 4.4.4 stock so far it has worked pretty well.
There's no lag anymore in the options menu.
Battery seems to last as much as it did on 4.4.2, but I'll update this info after some more testing.
Stock launcher feels smoother, although I use Nova Launcher Prime.
I haven't noticed any bugs for now. Perhaps the only thing is a quite short, recurrent distortion in the sound when playing music, but I had that issue in 4.4.2 as well. Haven't found any info on that.
I'll try to report more as I continue using it.

Shanliang- said:
I wouldn't be able to compare it to Omni as I haven't used it. Actually, I havent used any AOSP 4.4.4 version. But I can say that 4.4.4 stock so far it has worked pretty well.
There's no lag anymore in the options menu.
Battery seems to last as much as it did on 4.4.2, but I'll update this info after some more testing.
Stock launcher feels smoother, although I use Nova Launcher Prime.
I haven't noticed any bugs for now. Perhaps the only thing is a quite short, recurrent distortion in the sound when playing music, but I had that issue in 4.4.2 as well. Haven't found any info on that.
I'll try to report more as I continue using it.
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Tanks man for the feedback. Will you be re-locking the boot loader for the DRM xperia engine, is that possible?
I am really glad that we have this option available to us now

cantenna said:
Tanks man for the feedback. Will you be re-locking the boot loader for the DRM xperia engine, is that possible?
I am really glad that we have this option available to us know
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yep! it's possble with BackupTA.

I'm surprised to hear there is occasional static sound with a stock ROM from Sony. Can you pleas elaborate as to the problem?
Also, if I follow this tutorial will it automatically relock my boot loader? I'd prefer to keep an unlocked boot loader until I have had opportunity to test drive.
I'm very pleased with my Omnirom ATM. Am curious to try though.
Thanks

Destroyedbeauty said:
Any chance that you can and will release a 10.5.1.A.0.283 deodex package for 311 / 312 versions / firmwares?
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I've make one for 311/312, you can grab it here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...ent/stock-rom-xperia-tablet-z-sgp312-t2876245

Not completely related to the OP, but this is the first time I've upgraded a device that I had encrypted. Following all the steps, my device is now stuck in a bootloop. TWRP is unable to mount the encrypted partition w/ the passphrase I had set.
Anyone else experience this, or better yet have experience with this in general?

tamasrepus said:
Not completely related to the OP, but this is the first time I've upgraded a device that I had encrypted. Following all the steps, my device is now stuck in a bootloop. TWRP is unable to mount the encrypted partition w/ the passphrase I had set.
Anyone else experience this, or better yet have experience with this in general?
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Sorry, I do not and I have not tried this ROM yet

tamasrepus said:
Not completely related to the OP, but this is the first time I've upgraded a device that I had encrypted. Following all the steps, my device is now stuck in a bootloop. TWRP is unable to mount the encrypted partition w/ the passphrase I had set.
Anyone else experience this, or better yet have experience with this in general?
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I got my stock 4.4.4 rooted, but unfortunately not with this ROM. Below are my thoughts on what the problem may be.
system.flashable.zip only includes TWRP 2.6.*, which apparently has issues mounting encrypted partitions. These issues are solved in TWRP 2.7; can the OP update system.flashable.zip to include 2.7?
For those who still want to use this ROM, after flashing system.flashable.zip, I'd immediately install dual recovery before rebooting. I've not tested it myself but it's my theory for what will work.

[Stock][Lollipop 5.0.2][Root & Recovery][LB/UB] D6502/03 23.1.A.1.28 | Complete Guide

[Stock][Lollipop 5.0.2][Root & Recovery][LB/UB] D6502/03 23.1.A.1.28 | Complete Guide
Dear friends,
As​I have already given the complete guide and necessary files to install the pre rooted Lollipop 5.0.2 with the build number 23.1.A.0.726 for both the D6502/6503 variants, now I'm here with the pre rooted latest release of 5.0.2 Lollipop with build number, 23.1.A.1.28
For those who who don't know about the previous post with the pre rooted lollipop of 23.1.A.0.726 for D6502/6503 variants installation guide, can go through this link.
This method is for both Locked and Unlocked Bootloaders . It includes root and XZDual recovery 2.8.15
Requirements
Download the proper flashable zip from below links.
1. Flashable zip of 23.1.A.1.28 for D6502 variant
2. Flashable zip of 23.1.A.1.28 for D6503 variant
Steps to install pre rooted 23.1.A.1.28 firmware.
1. Download the proper D6502/6503 flashable zip from the link given above.
2. Copy the flashable zip into external sd card.
3. Boot your phone into recovery (TWRP is recommended)
4. Flash the zip.
5. Clear Cache/Dalvik and reboot!
6. The first boot may take some time. (No need to flash ftf for kernel. This time I have included the kernel with the zip itself)
That's all!! check your root with this application from playstore. Its a free application only. (Credits to the developers)
Steps for those Non rooted users
It doesn't matter, whether you are in .726 or .28 firmware. All you need is just follow all the steps given below.
1. First goto this thread.
2. Download the first five files from that thread.
3. Follow upto the 19th step.
3.1 Among that 19 steps, the 5th step needs a modification.​
5. Copy the flashable.zip to your external sd card and remember the location, where its been copied. And, Switch off your phone​
Here you have to copy the above given 23.1.A.1.28 flashable zip.​4. After the 19th step, just flash the flashable_65XX_23.1.A.1.28.zip file. (XX refers your variant i.e. 6502/6503)
5. Clear Cache/Dalvik.
6. Reboot the phone.
Congrats!! you have installed the pre rooted Lollipop 5.0.2 with the build number 23.1.A.1.28 for your Xperia Z2, D6502/6503.

The complete guide for root your Xperia Z2 with the newest firmware lollipop 5.1.1 (23.4.A.0.546) is available in this thread.
--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2.......................post62160595#post62160595<---

[Reserved again]

Hi,
Think your work is great. Could you make a download link that is not google drive as the downloads seem to be problematic.
Thanks

Thanks for this rooted zip!
I was lazy to make one

I'm on . 690. With root and not recovery. Can i install recovery via installer and flash this rom?

Hey which region is this rom? I'm looking for the US Version do you know where I can find it or if you have it, I don't like the 4G icon and it is not merged with the bars
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Jordamo said:
I'm on . 690. With root and not recovery. Can i install recovery via installer and flash this rom?
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Yep, if you are already rooted you just need to install custom recovery and then flashed this one that is already pre rooted and that has recovery already. To install recovery in an easy way you just need to download XZ Recovery apk you just need to tap intall recovery and if everything goes right it will reboot into recovery, remember that after you flash the rom you need to wipe dalvik and cache.

Thanks
Flashable zip of 23.1.A.1.28 for D6502 variant which region. Another question, if I flashed the zip, would my data and config and all stuff remain untouched?

very good
thanx it works :fingers-crossed: also make sure to check the APPSLOG, CACHE and DATA under wipe section on step 8 or bootloop will happen (it did for me)

waiting for this version everyday. Thanks

xposed
xposed working ?? no bootloop ??

It actually works on unlocked BL's

FERAS ALHALLAK said:
xposed working ?? no bootloop ??
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after update to .28 xposed doesnt work anymore, b4 the update my eposed version is alpha4

@arul20be
What is the source country region of zip files?
tnx..

mic747eal said:
after update to .28 xposed doesnt work anymore, b4 the update my eposed version is alpha4
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@mic747eal and @FERAS ALHALLAK, I'm using .28 and xposed is working normal as before. No issues, all my previous modules are all also still working.
On UB.

Jordamo said:
I'm on . 690. With root and not recovery. Can i install recovery via installer and flash this rom?
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As far as I know, the .690 doesn't have a recovery.

jakir7 said:
Hi,
Think your work is great. Could you make a download link that is not google drive as the downloads seem to be problematic.
Thanks
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Anyone with mirrors are welcome!!

sublinker said:
@mic747eal and @FERAS ALHALLAK, I'm using .28 and xposed is working normal as before. No issues, all my previous modules are all also still working.
On UB.
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hi, after u update to .28 u reinstall the xposed ? mine was after the update, when i open the xposed app. there is the red word saying not active

tatomolina11 said:
Hey which region is this rom? I'm looking for the US Version do you know where I can find it or if you have it, I don't like the 4G icon and it is not merged with the bars
This one is based on Australia.
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karim-ps said:
Thanks
Flashable zip of 23.1.A.1.28 for D6502 variant which region. Another question, if I flashed the zip, would my data and config and all stuff remain untouched?
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The D6502 is based on Indian customization. And don't worry. Nothing will be changed. Everything remains solid.

[Firmware] [MM] [6.0.1] [RetEd/DevEd] Safe Upgrade to Marshmallow [N910VVRU2CPD1]

This is a Safe Upgrade to the latest 6.0.1 firmware (N910VVRU2CPD1) for VZW Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910V).
YOU NEED TO UPGRADE THE BOOTLOADER AND UNLOCK IT​
★ Disclaimer:THIS SERVICE IS FREE OF CHARGE, USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK, TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT !​
★ Instructions:
Follow the instructions here to upgrade and unlock the bootloader
Extract the N910VVRU2CPD1_StockRestore.tar.md5 file using 7-Zip
Extract Odin v3.11.1 & open it
Reboot to Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the N910VVRU2CPD1_StockRestore.tar.md5 file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back & wait a few minutes
Reboot into recovery (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Up)
Wipe data (Factory Reset)
Reboot to system
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Downloads:
N910VVRU2CPD1 Stock Restore: N910VVRU2CPD1_StockRestore.tar.md5.7z
md5: a9fa3e15729474955bee6e42a1cc86b8
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Hi , I already unlocked my phone bootloader on the 5.1.1 firmware , do I now odin directly the N910VVRU2CPD1_StockRestore.tar.md5 and all set .
thanks

machhho said:
Hi , I already unlocked my phone bootloader on the 5.1.1 firmware , do I now odin directly the N910VVRU2CPD1_StockRestore.tar.md5 and all set .
thanks
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No, you must upgrade to the marshmallow bootloader and unlock that one by following the directions in hsbadr's other thread. Then you flash the Stock Restore in Odin.

So i have a developer edition, can i just odin this and go? or do i have to install and unlock a bootloader as well? root/unlocking took so long i didnt keep up.

Is the safe upgrade PD1 rom is Pre-rooted.

buhohitr said:
Is the safe upgrade PD1 rom is Pre-rooted.
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It probably isn't, since it's not a custom ROM but just a set of Stock firmware files.

Gravemoss42 said:
So i have a developer edition, can i just odin this and go? or do i have to install and unlock a bootloader as well? root/unlocking took so long i didnt keep up.
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The only time you guys can flash directly any MM ROM is when you already on MM Unlocked bootloader and rooted. If you are on 5.1.1 Unlocked and rooted, you have to follow the OP instructions, doesn't matter if you have retails or Dev Edition.

And here we go.
Anyone have any recommendations on how to backup my Android install before I flash this?

FMXP said:
And here we go.
Anyone have any recommendations on how to backup my Android install before I flash this?
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Are you rooted? You should be able to backup in recovery if you are.

This won't replace Recovery, right?
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The first link goes to the BPA1 download. I didn't notice, and ended up waiting about 30 minutes for it to download before I saw it .

This method is exclusively for Developer Editions, right? Retail users have to follow the steps listed in this thread? Otherwise both methods get users to CPD1?
Never mind, I see it says Retail/Dev in the thread title...

Missing Applications Manager?
So I went through this process twice, the first time because wifi wasn't working and the application manager (Settings -> Application) was missing.
On the second shot, wifi was working again, but I'm still missing the app manager.
Where I expect Applications, I see Application Settings (the part where you can set the default program, etc.)
Did this happened to anyone else?
Anyone have a fix for this?

I have a developer edition Note 4 and am currently on 4.4.4 ANJ5. If I upgrade to CPD1, can I safely downgrade to any prior release (4.4, 5.0, 5.1, etc.)?
Would I follow the same process as going from 4.4 to 5.1 and vice versa?
I've found that I like 4.4 better than any of the 5.0 ROM's, but I want to try 6.0 now that it is out.
Thank in advance for your help!

I'm curious as anyone been able to root this.
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

dkahs23 said:
I'm curious as anyone been able to root this.
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
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If you unlock it and install twrp, you can try flashing SuperSu then. But if you root the stock rom it might not boot, that was the case with LL. Had to flash custom kernel.
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tolymatev said:
If you unlock it and install twrp, you can try flashing SuperSu then. But if you root the stock rom it might not boot, that was the case with LL. Had to flash custom kernel.
Sent from my Unlocked/Rooted SM-N910V using XDA-Developers mobile app
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I'm on stock LL now unlocked BL and rooted retail edition. I didn't know if king root would work
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

dkahs23 said:
I'm on stock LL now unlocked BL and rooted retail edition. I didn't know if king root would work
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
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Kingoroot will work but you have to follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3398144
Sent from my Unlocked/Rooted SM-N910V using XDA-Developers mobile app

Well I am on MM via this way and have Retail version w/developer mode with boot loader unlock and twrp installed but cannot get root via kingroot. So I flashed SuperSu. And still no root

dkahs23 said:
Well I am on MM via this way and have Retail version w/developer mode with boot loader unlock and twrp installed but cannot get root via kingroot. So I flashed SuperSu. And still no root
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If you use the Jasmine ROM v6.0.1 by hsbadr - which is almost like stock MM - you can get root. Jasmine ROM has the custom Multisystem kernel for MM to root.
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gowronshammer said:
So I went through this process twice, the first time because wifi wasn't working and the application manager (Settings -> Application) was missing.
On the second shot, wifi was working again, but I'm still missing the app manager.
Where I expect Applications, I see Application Settings (the part where you can set the default program, etc.)
Did this happened to anyone else?
Anyone have a fix for this?
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Did you get Wifi back?

chappatti said:
If you use the Jasmine ROM v6.0.1 by hsbadr - which is almost like stock MM - you can get root. Jasmine ROM has the custom Multisystem kernel for MM to root.
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Did you get Wifi back?
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I did, but not with the Applications manager. After going ODIN back to 5.1.1, unlocking and upgrading the bootloader and then applying the MM Safe upgrade, twice, I got wifi, but not Applications manager.
I ended up using the full firmware found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937 and just flashing straight to 6.0.1.
I don't have root, a locked boot loader, complaints about dm-verity and DRK in recovery mode, but I have a working MM with Wifi and Applications manager and Android Pay.
I'm happy at the moment, thanks for the help.

Process - Band 12 OTA Update with root?

Surprised that I haven't seen a post on XDA yet showing us peeps that have rooted and removed ads how to apply this new update. I still think it's fictitious! haha
Seriously though, what would be the proper procedure here, revert to 100% stock then take the OTA or does anyone have hiding the .img file to flash via fastboot or whatnot? Are we able to even get root back after the B12 update? If not, I'd rather leave the phone as it is with root. It's been a long time since I've even messed with this phone because of lack of B12. I just impulse bought it because I wanted a decent spare phone.
Thanks!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/r1-hd/development/prime-stock-rom-6-5-flashed-via-twrp-t3455532/

ytsejam1138 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/r1-hd/development/prime-stock-rom-6-5-flashed-via-twrp-t3455532/
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Your answer was extremely vague, but after reading the OP in that post several times, I took the plunge with 7.4.2 and worked perfectly. Thank you!
So for those that were confused like I was, here's the skinny:
Anyone with a R1 HD running build 6.6 or 6.8 can do what I did:
1. download the 7.4.2 shown in the post above to your SD card
2. boot into twrp (I used whatever version I already had - back when it first came out to rid me of ads)
3. full wipe (I tried dirty flashing, and magical unicorns reached out from my screen and slapped me in the face)
4. booted and waited about 5 minutes.
5. LTE Discovery shows the use of Band 12 without modification (I'm in a burb of Dayton, OH which is fringe Band 4 and excellent Band 12 coverage)
6. VoLTE is shown in Settings --> More --> Cellular Networks --> "Enhanced 4G LTE Mode"

Your answer was extremely vague, but after reading the OP in that post several times, I took the plunge with 7.4.2 and worked perfectly. Thank you!
Yes its not very clear
The last time I flashed something from that page it reset everything I did not care I had my apps backup.
So I have to do a full wipe? then restore with android titanium backup
then root once more from twrp?
Im not sure why I would want to flash this this is has updater enabled. I would lost root if they pushed a new update. I could just disable it like before.
its a good hour to do that. I have to back up the current rom. get a good back up with titanium backup, install the room root it set up the account then restore with titanium backup. Im using tmobel is it worh it? Im on wifi most of the time.
Modified_rom_R1HD_7.4.2.zip (Modified_rom is stock 7.4.2 rom minus the preloader_p6601.bin, lk.bin, logo.bin, secro.img, trustzone.bin, uboot.img from 7.4.2, as well as amazon apps, no ads, updater enabled, so this rom is safe to use.)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=313042859668275704
Modified_rom_R1HD_7.4.2.zip (Modified_rom is stock 7.4.2 rom minus the preloader_p6601.bin, lk.bin, logo.bin, secro.img, trustzone.bin, uboot.img from 7.4.2, as well as amazon apps, no ads, updater enabled, so this rom is safe to use.)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=313042859668275704

I dirty flashed, no problems. didn't lose any apps. You will lose root but then you just flash supersu and you're rooted again. It's really no problem at all to do.

joesee said:
Your answer was extremely vague, but after reading the OP in that post several times, I took the plunge with 7.4.2 and worked perfectly. Thank you!
So for those that were confused like I was, here's the skinny:
Anyone with a R1 HD running build 6.6 or 6.8 can do what I did:
1. download the 7.4.2 shown in the post above to your SD card
2. boot into twrp (I used whatever version I already had - back when it first came out to rid me of ads)
3. full wipe (I tried dirty flashing, and magical unicorns reached out from my screen and slapped me in the face)
4. booted and waited about 5 minutes.
5. LTE Discovery shows the use of Band 12 without modification (I'm in a burb of Dayton, OH which is fringe Band 4 and excellent Band 12 coverage)
6. VoLTE is shown in Settings --> More --> Cellular Networks --> "Enhanced 4G LTE Mode"
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I'm still slightly confused. What if we are on the V12 non-Prime (dated 6/27/2016)? Is there an update to the V12?

parkerlreed said:
I'm still slightly confused. What if we are on the V12 non-Prime (dated 6/27/2016)? Is there an update to the V12?
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The update is Prime only. There are no updates for v12.

cyanix-tech said:
The update is Prime only. There are no updates for v12.
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So as long as I do a clean flash I can use Modified_rom_R1HD_7.4.2.zip?

parkerlreed said:
So as long as I do a clean flash I can use Modified_rom_R1HD_7.4.2.zip?
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Yep, dirty works too.

cyanix-tech said:
Yep, dirty works too.
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Sweet, opted for the clean flash over V12 and it's already booted up and restoring applications. Thanks.
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raven.warsong said:
Im not sure why I would want to flash this this is has updater enabled. I would lost root if they pushed a new update. I could just disable it like before.
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This enables Blu's wireless update, not Amazon's. Also the modified stock feels pretty much like the V12 did. No traces of Amazon at all.

parkerlreed said:
Sweet, opted for the clean flash over V12 and it's already booted up and restoring applications. Thanks.
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This enables Blu's wireless update, not Amazon's. Also the modified stock feels pretty much like the V12 did. No traces of Amazon at all.
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ya thanks it work great but I dont really want blu wireless update enabled do it? if I update that way I can lose recovery or root right?

raven.warsong said:
ya thanks it work great but I dont really want blu wireless update enabled do it? if I update that way I can lose recovery or root right?
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I'm not sure.

parkerlreed said:
Sweet, opted for the clean flash over V12 and it's already booted up and restoring applications. Thanks.
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This enables Blu's wireless update, not Amazon's. Also the modified stock feels pretty much like the V12 did. No traces of Amazon at all.
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its been my understanding it can so I just have to remember how to turn it off there is a file or a command you have to do. its been a few months. Any one know?

raven.warsong said:
its been my understanding it can so I just have to remember how to turn it off there is a file or a command you have to do. its been a few months. Any one know?
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Settings > About device > Wireless Update > 3-dot menu > Settings > Check weekly/uncheck auto download

thanks