Hi,
First post on here. I have bought the SM-N9200 in China after my Z3 screen broke for the second time. I live here (china) at the moment but did not realise that you would be unable to install google play services and therefore google play on the phone. I have a fair few apps purchased on GP and would like them on my phone.
I have read that I would need to have root access prior to being able to install GP but I am running into problems. I have never rooted before even though I was aware of the process etc but have so far been unsuccessful using kingoroot and I cannot seem to find a root method for the Chinese n9200. I saw today that the spaceX kernel supports N9200 so I thought that I would flash twrp with odin and then consider flashing spaceX. However when I try and flash TWRP it fails and the phone displays a message in Chinese that I cannot read as my Chinese is not that great still.
I am not in a hurry to install a custom rom at the moment and mainly just want to be able to get my apps. Can anyone suggest a method? is it possible to install HK Rom onto Chinese n9200 for example?
Many thanks
DarthJ said:
Hi,
First post on here. I have bought the SM-N9200 in China after my Z3 screen broke for the second time. I live here (china) at the moment but did not realise that you would be unable to install google play services and therefore google play on the phone. I have a fair few apps purchased on GP and would like them on my phone.
I have read that I would need to have root access prior to being able to install GP but I am running into problems. I have never rooted before even though I was aware of the process etc but have so far been unsuccessful using kingoroot and I cannot seem to find a root method for the Chinese n9200. I saw today that the spaceX kernel supports N9200 so I thought that I would flash twrp with odin and then consider flashing spaceX. However when I try and flash TWRP it fails and the phone displays a message in Chinese that I cannot read as my Chinese is not that great still.
I am not in a hurry to install a custom rom at the moment and mainly just want to be able to get my apps. Can anyone suggest a method? is it possible to install HK Rom onto Chinese n9200 for example?
Many thanks
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To flash in Odin you need to enable OEM unlock in Developer Settings.
I tried installing Chinese on HK and it failed (Cache.img)
OEM unlock and USB debugging are on. Odin was run as Admin.
If you try flashing the wrong TWRP (i.e not for your phone) will it fail or will it still flash. I was trying to TWRP for the DUOS version which i am assuming is my phone as DUOS is the dual sim variant?
I will get a chinese friend to tell me what the message is and take a photo of what happens.
Essentially i boot into DL mode and then attempt to flash when the bar fills up the odin still says recovery but the screen on the phone gives me warning (triangle with exclamation) and some information including a the web address for samsung.com/cn
I can help with that Chinese message. There are some problems for you to use GP in China. First, you can use Odin to install HK (TGY) Rom( remember to backup before u do so). After you install HK Rom, you need to connect to a VPN and then go to Google settings.
Hope these info would help you.
Possible solution found in another thread. it seems that the bootloader is locked on some devices and therefore you cannot flash anything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...ote-5-root-t3214234/post63073600#post63073600
One question. What would be the difference between the HK and Chinese versions of N9200 other than some restrictions. Is it safe to use guides like the one linked for a chinese version?
cxhugh said:
I can help with that Chinese message. There are some problems for you to use GP in China. First, you can use Odin to install HK (TGY) Rom( remember to backup before u do so). After you install HK Rom, you need to connect to a VPN and then go to Google settings.
Hope these info would help you.
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So i can simply flash stock HK rom onto my N9200? sorry for my ignorance, i am very new to this. what is TGY?
DarthJ said:
So i can simply flash stock HK rom onto my N9200? sorry for my ignorance, i am very new to this. what is TGY?
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TGY is the name for HK ROM. You can find it on samsung-updates. Both Mainland and HK variant share the same specs, which is N9200.
SUCCESS!
So after much stress I have a rooted, TWRP'd, Romd N9200 Chinese version. I say stressed as I had some problems when i flashed TWRP in that it would not let me boot back into the stock rom. this leads me to one unanswered question. When flashing TWRP with ODIN is it a requirement to flash a new rom?? I say this as I had the following problem. When I first flashed twrp the phone booted into stock so I rebooted into recovery only to find stock recovery and no twrp. I checked that the KNOX counter had been tripped (it had) but I was confused. I read on twrp website that on some devices if you let phone reboot into stock after twrp flash rom it overwrites custom recovery. I eventually flashed twrp and quickly pressed key combination for recovery and I had twrp but then I could not boot into stock rom (bootloop).
After spending the afternoon in a state of panic I reflashed the stock rom from Sammobile and was back in business. crisis over and a bit of confidence gained.
I am now using SpaceX kernel following this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/kernel-spacex-pure-edition-stock-t3236317
so far no problems so thanks to @Manh_IT
Here is my step by step if anyone finds themselves in same position:
1) unlock OEM and USB Debugging and backup everything using SmartSwitch (this replaced Kies I believe)
2)download CROM apk from Samsung appstore to unlock bootloader
3)Download SpaceX, SuperSU.apk, Gapps and twrp and place all except twrp onto phone memory
4)Flash TWRP with ODIN and reboot into recovery using method described above if need be.
5)factory reset in twrp
6)flash SpaceX and Gapps
7)reboot system and install SuperSU
I hope this helps someone.:good:
Anyone rooted in n9200 with latest OKA firmware?
actually you don't need to root your device...
just make sure OEM unlocked and find a HK version stock ROM and install it with Odin
vhxlyt said:
actually you don't need to root your device...
just make sure OEM unlocked and find a HK version stock ROM and install it with Odin
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Can i ask sir how do you do that? Thanks
rcsiccion said:
Can i ask sir how do you do that? Thanks
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well if you use N9200(CN)...you can follow the steps to get gapps
Once you use Crom.apk, you lose your warranty , so DON'T use CROM to unlock the phone
Make sure OEM unlocked
Reset to factory in case of some issues
Turn off the phone
Take the sim out of the phone
Get into download mode
Plug to PC and use ODIN to flash the HK stock ROM.
gapps will be install , no root, and you wont lose you warranty , but the battery saving is not as good as CN version.
I have gapps on my note 5 n9200
DarthJ said:
SUCCESS!
So after much stress I have a rooted, TWRP'd, Romd N9200 Chinese version. I say stressed as I had some problems when i flashed TWRP in that it would not let me boot back into the stock rom. this leads me to one unanswered question. When flashing TWRP with ODIN is it a requirement to flash a new rom?? I say this as I had the following problem. When I first flashed twrp the phone booted into stock so I rebooted into recovery only to find stock recovery and no twrp. I checked that the KNOX counter had been tripped (it had) but I was confused. I read on twrp website that on some devices if you let phone reboot into stock after twrp flash rom it overwrites custom recovery. I eventually flashed twrp and quickly pressed key combination for recovery and I had twrp but then I could not boot into stock rom (bootloop).
After spending the afternoon in a state of panic I reflashed the stock rom from Sammobile and was back in business. crisis over and a bit of confidence gained.
I am now using SpaceX kernel following this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/kernel-spacex-pure-edition-stock-t3236317
so far no problems so thanks to @Manh_IT
Here is my step by step if anyone finds themselves in same position:
1) unlock OEM and USB Debugging and backup everything using SmartSwitch (this replaced Kies I believe)
2)download CROM apk from Samsung appstore to unlock bootloader
3)Download SpaceX, SuperSU.apk, Gapps and twrp and place all except twrp onto phone memory
4)Flash TWRP with ODIN and reboot into recovery using method described above if need be.
5)factory reset in twrp
6)flash SpaceX and Gapps
7)reboot system and install SuperSU
I hope this helps someone.:good:
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Hi great to heard that you have managed to resolved this issue. I have the same problem ( I bought my Note 5 in Beijing recently), so please can you explain what I need to do? I can do point 1 & 2 but stuck on point 3 and the rest. Where do I get all these files from?
Many thanks
Hi there. I think this is my forst post after many years reading this awesome forum.
Here is the problem. I succesfully rooted agalxy nexus, a onyx and a xperiaV.
the last one belong to a friend of mine. we succesfully managed to obtain unlock code, to unlock bootloader, to gain root access, install cmw recovery and flash room. so whats' wrong?
We tried pacman rom and resurrection rmx (both on 5.x.x). the main issue was that my friend wasn't allowed to take/send pics using whatsapp or other apps (he uses a lot w,a,). So we tried to install cm12 (the last listed on their website for tsubasa phones) and here we got problems. Error 7 (something about md5). then we changed the recovery to twrp but no luck again. The phone was stacked in bootloop. Than we installed again cwm recovery and surrended.
what can we do to install the cm12 (or even the 10??)
tnx in advance
Hello,
I got my G2 two days ago (used), i come from an htc one m7, i use to unstall all kinds of custom roms and recoveries, but scrolling through this forum i can't seem to understand the best way to install TWRP and rom the phone.
WHAT I HAVE :
- verizon LG G2 completely stock non rooted, software verison 3AA
WHAT I WANT :
-install latest TWRP to be able to install custom roms like cm13
WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND :
-Some tutorials mention something about flashing bootstacks, others tell me to root then install twrp directly using some app
-i presume that my software version 3AA is greater than 39A, the latest bootstack is made for 39A so will it cause a problem if i flash that bootstacks ?
all explanations will be appreciated
NVM i figured everything out
Okay.
So I have a Note 5 N920G. I'm 99% sure this is what the phone I have is, I bought this phone from Amazon India, pretty sure when I looked it up way back when, this was the one.
First ROM I ever installed was a Dr. Ketan Rom , Lollipop V8. I don't ever remember installing a BL/Modem for the same way back then.
Later I moved on to a Sick as Hell V3 Rom and I managed to get that installed just fine without getting a BL/Modem for the same as well.
**TODAY**
I have now tried to install the latest version of Dr Ketan's ROM N10 for my Note 5. It mentioned to install/upgrade the BL/Modem so I chose the one that is required for me phone, viz. the N920G BL/Modem.
Proceed to install. Rom installs just fine.
Proceed to reset/reboot. Get NOTHING. Stuck on an infinite loading screen.
Reboot phone, still nothing.
Get frustrated try to move to another ROM for the same phone in the same sub forum.
This one also has a Kernel and a CSC something that needs to be installed in order to try and boot this ROM. Proceed with everything and in order, no luck still....
NOW, even when I try to install the other ROMs, including Dr Ketan Roms or my previous Sick as Hell Rom that I was using earlier I am facing the error labelled :-
"set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed"
I just upgraded from TWRP 3.0.0.2 to the latest 3.1.1.X version that's out right now between these two installs (previous installation worked out just fine from what I can remember.)
I ALSO installed a new kernel since I was trying to install another rom when this one failed, and that rom required a kernel to be installed :-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/development/7-0-khongloi-nougat-rom-aod-edge-t3580620
Now since flashing this kernel (I assume that is what is giving me all these issues) NO ROM is installing without giving me the error above of set metadata.
A quick google search says that I should update my recovery to the latest... But it IS! I upgraded to the current latest 3.1.1.X that I am supposed to have, that I found from their website.
I am so beyond frustrated at this point in time. Can someone please help me figure this out?
Honestly I am so ****ing done right now, I would Paypal you my appreciation if you can get me to install a new ROM after getting out of this mess.
Hey guys, I've had my mi 8 for a year now and got bored of miui so I wanted to try something aosp like on it. I proceeded to unlocking the BL, downloading ROMs and gapps. The problem is...gapps don't get installed whenever I go into twrp and flash them it's like they don't exist even though the prompt on twrp says everything's fine. Am I doing something wrong? I would really like some guidance on which rom to choose first and then which steps to follow so I can resolve this issue.