Hey guys, I am trying to use an application called XMODGAMES on my Samsung Tab S2. If you are not familiar with the application it is used with games to make them automated (i.e. perform tasks that would if done manually waste hours of your time).
Yesterday, I was able to root my device using the following techniques: I downloaded odin, cf_autoroot, and t810 5.1.1 boot. This actually ended up boot-looping my device so I used odin to flash to a stock firmware, installed twrp, and then installed SuperSu (yay root). Then I downloaded XMODGAMES and it is failing to work with the device, upon troubleshooting I found that there is an issue with "Enforcing" with Samsung devices that causes the application to not work. There are a few workarounds (given by XMODGAMES) that I attempted but I can not get it to work so I am looking for your advice and help.
This is the link to their workaround and videos: http://www.xmodgames.com/faq/64.html
TLDR: You use Lucky Patcher and SD2LINK to move the XMODGAMES application to the system/app directory and use ODEX as well as a few more actions. The issue that I am having is when I move it to the system directory the app icon disappears and I can no longer open or remove it. When I go to the local storage I can see the folder for the app but I cannot access it.
Seeking your expertise, and a HUGE thank you in advance.
I think I know what u problem is... u can either flash a different Kernel with Permissive SElinux or Search XDA for an app called SElinuxChanger that will allow to modify ur stock kernel on the fly, also I think U might need to install busybox not sure though.. I would Install it anyway but it seem u might have it already since u are using lucky patcher.. please let me know if it worked.
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I think I know what u problem is... u can either flash a different Kernel with Permissive SElinux or Search XDA for an app called SElinuxChanger that will allow to modify ur stock kernel on the fly, also I think U might need to install busybox not sure though.. I would Install it anyway but it seem u might have it already since u are using lucky patcher.. please let me know if it worked.
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I downloaded SElinuxChanger but whenever I change the mode to Permissive it does not last long before it is reverted back to Enforcing. I have also tried to reboot several times and the mode does not stick. When I rooted my device yesterday I followed these rooting instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/general/guide-root-tab-s2-t3205019
I thought I already flashed a permissive kernel, I am not sure why it would still show enforcing? When I downloaded the stock firmware would it overwrite the kernel? Can I simply flash the kernel from the root guide again and will everything work properly? Or will that total mess everything up?
Maybe @ashyx and/or @DeeXii can help, they know their stuff.
mbducati said:
I downloaded SElinuxChanger but whenever I change the mode to Permissive it does not last long before it is reverted back to Enforcing. I have also tried to reboot several times and the mode does not stick. When I rooted my device yesterday I followed these rooting instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/general/guide-root-tab-s2-t3205019
I thought I already flashed a permissive kernel, I am not sure why it would still show enforcing? When I downloaded the stock firmware would it overwrite the kernel? Can I simply flash the kernel from the root guide again and will everything work properly? Or will that total mess everything up?
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upon reading u OP I notice u encounter the same issues I did and then rooted the same way I did, and to answer ur question yes u need a new kernel with SElinux Permisive since using odin to flash stock does overwrite everything now I dont know if that kernel is good for ur build... since u came across the same Issue as me I'm guessing that u're currently on PB1 build which is the latest correct? so at least for now stay away from now.. I use that app as well and I'm working on getting it to work as we speak as Soon as I get it working I'll share my method with ya..
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upon reading u OP I notice u encounter the same issues I did and then rooted the same way I did, and to answer ur question yes u need a new kernel with SElinux Permisive since using odin to flash stock does overwrite everything now I dont know if that kernel is good for ur build... since u came across the same Issue as me I'm guessing that u're currently on PB1 build which is the latest correct? so at least for now stay away from now.. I use that app as well and I'm working on getting it to work as we speak as Soon as I get it working I'll share my method with ya..
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Hey Jay, why does Samsung have to be so difficult? Ahh! I'm sorry to hear that you're in the same boat as me but it is somewhat relieving to know that I am not in this alone. I will have to look at what build I have when I get home and get back to you. Getting this app to work is very important to me, so important that I will return the tablet if I cannot get it to work in the next 10 days and get something compatible. I'd love to help in any way that I can to get us both up and running. Please let me know!
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Hey Jay, why does Samsung have to be so difficult? Ahh! I'm sorry to hear that you're in the same boat as me but it is somewhat relieving to know that I am not in this alone. I will have to look at what build I have when I get home and get back to you. Getting this app to work is very important to me, so important that I will return the tablet if I cannot get it to work in the next 10 days and get something compatible. I'd love to help in any way that I can to get us both up and running. Please let me know!
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It's weird bud I had never came across this problem, til now not only that I was having difficulty keeping root while on Stock rooted, but anyway to what's important I got the app to work yesterday after experimenting with kernels and what not, I couldn't get it to work on stock rooted so I move to flashing roms that is how I go it working. So flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/development/rom-neked-nook-oj1-5-1-1-710-t3317823
follow this instructions:
1- Full wipe
2- Flash rom and Flash second file
3- reboot, here's where it gets tricky most likely u will encounter the same issue I did u gonna get a distortion on ur screen and blinking screen don't panic just let it boot once u are in the language selection screen turn it off now boot into recovery.
4- Flash last kernel.
5- Wipe cache/dalvik
Profit. Good luck.. let me know how it goes.
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It's weird bud I had never came across this problem, til now not only that I was having difficulty keeping root while on Stock rooted, but anyway to what's important I got the app to work yesterday after experimenting with kernels and what not, I couldn't get it to work on stock rooted so I move to flashing roms that is how I go it working. So flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/development/rom-neked-nook-oj1-5-1-1-710-t3317823
follow this instructions:
1- Full wipe
2- Flash rom and Flash second file
3- reboot, here's where it gets tricky most likely u will encounter the same issue I did u gonna get a distortion on ur screen and blinking screen don't panic just let it boot once u are in the language selection screen turn it off now boot into recovery.
4- Flash last kernel.
5- Wipe cache/dalvik
Profit. Good luck.. let me know how it goes.
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That is awesome news! Congratulations. I am very excited to do this when I get home tonight. I am sorry for my newb-ness (I do not do these types of things often) but I just want to make sure I don't mess something up. I am assuming that when I flash all of these files I am just booting into download mode, using Odin, selecting the files for AP and hitting start (please correct me if I am wrong). Can you please answer the questions in the bullets below?
follow this instructions:
1- Full wipe
Is this just a hard factory reset or do I have to wipe a specific way? Using TWRP?
2- Flash rom and Flash second file
Is this the proper order from this link? http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/development/rom-neked-nook-oj1-5-1-1-710-t3317823
1) Neked_Nook-710/810 - 810 users MUST flash this ROM and the file below after installing this ROM and BEFORE rebooting.
2) Neked_Nook-810-file-2 - 810 users MUST flash this- Flash this file AFTER flashing the ROM and BEFORE rebooting
3- reboot, here's where it gets tricky most likely u will encounter the same issue I did u gonna get a distortion on ur screen and blinking screen don't panic just let it boot once u are in the language selection screen turn it off now boot into recovery.
When I boot into recovery, am I booting into TWRP? Or did the full wipe clean this out? How do you flash from recovery as I would think it would be done in download mode + Odin.
4- Flash last kernel.
Do I flash this kernel? Permissive-OJ1-kernel-810.zip It was the first response in the thread. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759882106
5- Wipe cache/dalvik
Do I wipe cache/dalvik before I reboot or can I do this after I reboot using SD2LINK or any app?
Again, I am sorry for my newbness but I just want to make sure I don't mess something up by accident. Thanks in advance.
mbducati said:
That is awesome news! Congratulations. I am very excited to do this when I get home tonight. I am sorry for my newb-ness (I do not do these types of things often) but I just want to make sure I don't mess something up. I am assuming that when I flash all of these files I am just booting into download mode, using Odin, selecting the files for AP and hitting start (please correct me if I am wrong). Can you please answer the questions in the bullets below?
follow this instructions:
1- Full wipe
Is this just a hard factory reset or do I have to wipe a specific way? Using TWRP?
2- Flash rom and Flash second file
Is this the proper order from this link? http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/development/rom-neked-nook-oj1-5-1-1-710-t3317823
1) Neked_Nook-710/810 - 810 users MUST flash this ROM and the file below after installing this ROM and BEFORE rebooting.
2) Neked_Nook-810-file-2 - 810 users MUST flash this- Flash this file AFTER flashing the ROM and BEFORE rebooting
3- reboot, here's where it gets tricky most likely u will encounter the same issue I did u gonna get a distortion on ur screen and blinking screen don't panic just let it boot once u are in the language selection screen turn it off now boot into recovery.
When I boot into recovery, am I booting into TWRP? Or did the full wipe clean this out? How do you flash from recovery as I would think it would be done in download mode + Odin.
4- Flash last kernel.
Do I flash this kernel? Permissive-OJ1-kernel-810.zip It was the first response in the thread. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759882106
5- Wipe cache/dalvik
Do I wipe cache/dalvik before I reboot or can I do this after I reboot using SD2LINK or any app?
Again, I am sorry for my newbness but I just want to make sure I don't mess something up by accident. Thanks in advance.
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At this point I'm assuming u have root and twrp installed, You will not need Odin at this point unless something goes wrong.
Before u start anything make sure u have all files inside ur tablet before wiping anything, also don't forget to make a back up of ur current Rom.
1-Everything is done in trwp recovery full wipe is System, cache, Dalvik, Data NOTHING ELSE DO NOT WIPE INTERNAL.
2- yes follow those instructions, FLASH THE ROM DO NOT REBOOT N THEN FLASH FILE 2. once that's done reboot. You will encounter a very glitchy system, don't panic wait til it fully reboots and then turn it off now boot into recovery again.
3- the full wipe will not erase TWRP u can't loose that unless u Odin stock. To boot into recovery just hold down Vol up+ home button+power when Tab s2 screen appears release after 2 or 3 secs now u will be in recovery. Once there u do what I already explained, flashing will be done with the install tab.
4- yes flash that kernel
5- Wipe after kernel finish flashing to avoid issues..
Good luck. Let me know if u have anymore questions
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At this point I'm assuming u have root and twrp installed, You will not need Odin at this point unless something goes wrong.
Before u start anything make sure u have all files inside ur tablet before wiping anything, also don't forget to make a back up of ur current Rom.
1-Everything is done in trwp recovery full wipe is System, cache, Dalvik, Data NOTHING ELSE DO NOT WIPE INTERNAL.
2- yes follow those instructions, FLASH THE ROM DO NOT REBOOT N THEN FLASH FILE 2. once that's done reboot. You will encounter a very glitchy system, don't panic wait til it fully reboots and then turn it off now boot into recovery again.
3- the full wipe will not erase TWRP u can't loose that unless u Odin stock. To boot into recovery just hold down Vol up+ home button+power when Tab s2 screen appears release after 2 or 3 secs now u will be in recovery. Once there u do what I already explained, flashing will be done with the install tab.
4- yes flash that kernel
5- Wipe after kernel finish flashing to avoid issues..
Good luck. Let me know if u have anymore questions
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Awesome job! It works! Woohoooooo! I really appreciate our journey on getting us there , even thought you did all of the work. Thank you so much. I have a few more questions if you don't mind.
1) Samsung devices play games in low resolution so I downloaded Gamer Tuner (to max the res) but it says that the device is unsupported or not a Samsung device. I'm not sure what I can or cannot enable without confusing the system. I can't find a similar app out there either.
2) Now that my device is a Nook, lol. How do I get rid of all of the Nook stuff? Can I just start deleting stuff without consequence? Especially the main Nook page and preferable all of the buttons that say NOOK on them.
Again though, you did it and you're the man! Thank you good sir!
mbducati said:
Awesome job! It works! Woohoooooo! I really appreciate our journey on getting us there , even thought you did all of the work. Thank you so much. I have a few more questions if you don't mind.
1) Samsung devices play games in low resolution so I downloaded Gamer Tuner (to max the res) but it says that the device is unsupported or not a Samsung device. I'm not sure what I can or cannot enable without confusing the system. I can't find a similar app out there either.
2) Now that my device is a Nook, lol. How do I get rid of all of the Nook stuff? Can I just start deleting stuff without consequence? Especially the main Nook page and preferable all of the buttons that say NOOK on them.
Again though, you did it and you're the man! Thank you good sir!
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For ur nook app problem this is the solution
If you DO NOT want the BNN interface/apps, you'll need to use a rooted explorer and delete /system/app/NookAMV. Then got to App Manager and uninstall Nook.app.
For the game tuner app do you get a gameservice error? I think the solution for ur problem lies in the apps that were removed if go back to the thread there are two zips that u need one is removed appso and the add+apps flashable. U need to pick from the removed appso zip and placed them into the add+apps flashable zip into the right folder and then flash it in twrp.
As for me is not that big of the deal either app since I play on my phone, and i'm glad u got it working just giving back to the community as they have given to me.
Mr_Jay_jay said:
For ur nook app problem this is the solution
If you DO NOT want the BNN interface/apps, you'll need to use a rooted explorer and delete /system/app/NookAMV. Then got to App Manager and uninstall Nook.app.
For the game tuner app do you get a gameservice error? I think the solution for ur problem lies in the apps that were removed if go back to the thread there are two zips that u need one is removed appso and the add+apps flashable. U need to pick from the removed appso zip and placed them into the add+apps flashable zip into the right folder and then flash it in twrp.
As for me is not that big of the deal either app since I play on my phone, and i'm glad u got it working just giving back to the community as they have given to me.
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Thanks for the quick reply as always. Everything you said worked like a charm! I added the GameOptimizer app back and it allowed me to use the Samsung Game Tuner app to fix the resolution. You're the man! Last thing that seemed a little weird was when I restart - the tablet does not automatically connect to my home WiFi, I have to manually re-enter the password and connect. I am wondering if I need to add more apps back. I'll play with it more tomorrow but thanks again for your time and help!
mbducati said:
Thanks for the quick reply as always. Everything you said worked like a charm! I added the GameOptimizer app back and it allowed me to use the Samsung Game Tuner app to fix the resolution. You're the man! Last thing that seemed a little weird was when I restart - the tablet does not automatically connect to my home WiFi, I have to manually re-enter the password and connect. I am wondering if I need to add more apps back. I'll play with it more tomorrow but thanks again for your time and help!
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I'm having minor issues with WiFi as well I don't know if it's kernel related or what best option is to ask in the ROM'so original thread... me having to put the WiFi password is yet to annoy me.. plus I'm not staying in this rom for long. Good luck to ya.. sorry I don't have the answer to this one.
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I'm having minor issues with WiFi as well I don't know if it's kernel related or what best option is to ask in the ROM'so original thread... me having to put the WiFi password is yet to annoy me.. plus I'm not staying in this rom for long. Good luck to ya.. sorry I don't have the answer to this one.
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Hey Jay, I flashed the kernel (and wiped cache+kalvik) from this thread and it resolved my WiFi issue. Why did you say you didn't want to stay on this ROM?
mbducati said:
Hey Jay, I flashed the kernel (and wiped cache+kalvik) from this thread and it resolved my WiFi issue. Why did you say you didn't want to stay on this ROM?
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Thanks for the Kernel info u beat me to it. Reason I'm moving is because since there isn't much development for this tablet yet (I'm staying optimistic that it will pick up) I much rather stay close to stock as much as possible.
mbducati said:
Hey Jay, I flashed the kernel (and wiped cache+kalvik) from this thread and it resolved my WiFi issue. Why did you say you didn't want to stay on this ROM?
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Can I ask a favor from you? Can u check if ur tablet's microphone is working.. mine isn't I wanna know if it's the tablet or the ROM.. thanks in advance
Mr_Jay_jay said:
Can I ask a favor from you? Can u check if ur tablet's microphone is working.. mine isn't I wanna know if it's the tablet or the ROM.. thanks in advance
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This appears to be a ROM issue, my microphone did not work in a video.
mbducati said:
This appears to be a ROM issue, my microphone did not work in a video.
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Thanks bud just what I needed it to move out of this rom... thanks again...
Mr_Jay_jay said:
Thanks bud just what I needed it to move out of this rom... thanks again...
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Please dm me and let me know where you go. I want to get on something without these issues as well, lol.
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Hi All,
Hope I am in the good place to present my problem (i'm new in the forum and I'm just learning the "how to").
Yesterday I've rooted my Gnote (GTN7000 XXLPT - ICS just installed from OTA update). It was the paradise before i decide to instal "DPI change" ...
I set the DPI from 160 to 240 and then save + reboot ... Till that moment, my GNote stuck on the launching logo (Samsung Galaxy Note N7000).
I'm not an expert of Android (the proof ...) and I'm looking for the safest and easiest (step by step) solution to revive my GNote.
I know that XDA is an expert forum and therefore I please every of you that will see my request to help me ...
Ps: A part from the root I have applied no other manipulation on the phone (even the setup of the debuger mode).
Your kind help with this will be saving for me, given that there is no repair / after sale service available in my country.
Flash a safe kernel (speedmod),enter recovery and wipe data.
tibosee said:
Flash a safe kernel (speedmod),enter recovery and wipe data.
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Thank you for your reply Tibosee,
However, I wonder how I can flash the kernel (a little step by step tutorial will be welcome).
Please help with this.
Regards.
I´d recommend flashing this kernel (HydraCore) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749863
Kernel Installation
Install either through CWM or PC/Mobile ODIN in the usual manner. Wiping Cache and Dalvik Cache is unnecessary and wont make any difference. Flash only with 25% or more charge on the phone
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If you had searched you would have known that you shouldn't use the app to change the DPI. Once you have reflashed a ROM or installed a new kernel, then use Rom Toolbox instead or edit the build.prop manually to change the DPI.
evilspyre said:
If you had searched you would have known that you shouldn't use the app to change the DPI. Once you have reflashed a ROM or installed a new kernel, then use Rom Toolbox instead or edit the build.prop manually to change the DPI.
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Don't be to hard on him its not stupid to think that an app on market will work as advertised
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Dont use apps to change dpi.. it wont work mostly.. i had the same problem on my note.. change it manually via your build prop..
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Chillz88 said:
Dont use apps to change dpi.. it wont work mostly.. i had the same problem on my note.. change it manually via your build prop..
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Rom toolbox works if you don't want to mess with build prop but evilspyre already mentioned that
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Rivan_92 said:
I´d recommend flashing this kernel (HydraCore) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749863
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Dears,
Thanks a lot for all assistance with this. Google play will never lies me as long as XDA will be there !
From your various explanations I've drawn the process below (please confirm that my comprehension is correct):
1 - Download and install Mobile Odin (Please provide a link to the safest version); Dont know if Odin will see the phone since i've not activated the debuger mode when the phone parameters was accessible.
2 - Download and install Hydracore Kernel;
3 - Connect the phone on the PC and run Odin (at this step I am not sure to know what to do);
4 - Flash and enjoy (Hope I'll reach this step)
May be the procedure with CWM will be more practicable, especially in case Odin do not see the phone ... But I really not know how to handle it. That's the reason why I was asking a Step by Step assistance.
Thanks and Regards
PatrickNkamgnia said:
Dears,
Thanks a lot for all assistance with this. Google play will never lies me as long as XDA will be there !
From your various explanations I've drawn the process below (please confirm that my comprehension is correct):
1 - Download and install Mobile Odin (Please provide a link to the safest version); Dont know if Odin will see the phone since i've not activated the debuger mode when the phone parameters was accessible.
2 - Download and install Hydracore Kernel;
3 - Connect the phone on the PC and run Odin (at this step I am not sure to know what to do);
4 - Flash and enjoy (Hope I'll reach this step)
May be the procedure with CWM will be more practicable, especially in case Odin do not see the phone ... But I really not know how to handle it. That's the reason why I was asking a Step by Step assistance.
Thanks and Regards
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You only use one of the two applications; Mobile Odin or PC Odin. You don't have to use them together. Since your phone doesn't boot, then I assume Mobile Odin is out of the question. I'm gonna write a quick guide to use PC Odin.
1- Download PC Odin from this link: http://ul.to/xt4607xx (you can search the forum, you will find many download links for Odin 1.85)
EDIT: Here's another link, the 1st one doesn't want to work anymore. http://k0nane.info/rom/odin-185.zip You can google "odin 1.85" and open the first link (it should be an xda forums attachment)
2- Download the standard tar file of the Hydracore 3.5 kernel from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749863
3- Open PC Odin and click on PDA and choose your kernel tar file downloaded from step 2.
4- Remove all check marks and leave only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time CHECKED.
5- Turn your phone off and remove the battery and reinsert it.
6- Turn your phone on by pressing and holding the Power button + Menu button + Volume Down button (to get into Download mode).
7- Connect the phone to the USB cable and connect it to the computer. Odin should show a yellow box.
8- Press Start in PC Odin. The yellow box will turn green which means a successful flash.
9- Now you can wipe data safely (never wipe data using stock ICS kernel btw).
How is flashing the kernel going to solve the problem of a b0rked build.prop? Get out of here people.
The only solution to his problem is to flash a custom Rom.
" 9- Now you can wipe data safely (never wipe data using stock ICS kernel btw). :)" [/QUOTE said:
Joey_oggie, thanks a lot for your step by step tutorial, it is realy clear now. I'll try it and revert to tou with the status of the phone.
Just a quick one, regardind the end of your post, you mentioned that I should not wipe a stock rom. My understanding is that stock rom = official samsung rom. Therefore it seems my rom was a stock one (GTN7000 XXLPT - rom updated from GB to ICS - OTA update), since I never change it.
Should I wathever do the wipe as mentioned in your post?
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chasmodo said:
How is flashing the kernel going to solve the problem of a b0rked build.prop? Get out of here people.
The only solution to his problem is to flash a custom Rom.
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Hi Chasmodo,
I was just about to flash the Kernel of my GNote following Joey's + others advices above.
Please why do you think flashing the Kernel is not advisable? ... Do you think the phone will thereafter completely brick?
Please answer these two questions as quick as you can ... My finger is on the "red bouton" just waiting for you.
Could you also provide a link to a step by step tutorial in case the solution proposed by Joey is safe but comes unsuccessful ?
Thank you for your contribution.
Regards.
If your build.prop is corrupted/broken, flashing a new kernel won't fix it because it won't replace your build.prop.
As Chas said, the easiest fix would be to flash a custom ROM, as this will replace your build.prop.
Regards,
Dave
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chasmodo said:
How is flashing the kernel going to solve the problem of a b0rked build.prop? Get out of here people.
The only solution to his problem is to flash a custom Rom.
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Well, to flash a new ROM, he needs to be on a safe kernel...
And anyway, I thought wiping data = factory reset. Isn't that right? If so, then wouldn't the wipe fix his problem? I'm new to this stuff so excuse me if that's completely wrong.
PatrickNkamgnia said:
Joey_oggie, thanks a lot for your step by step tutorial, it is realy clear now. I'll try it and revert to tou with the status of the phone.
Just a quick one, regardind the end of your post, you mentioned that I should not wipe a stock rom. My understanding is that stock rom = official samsung rom. Therefore it seems my rom was a stock one (GTN7000 XXLPT - rom updated from GB to ICS - OTA update), since I never change it.
Should I wathever do the wipe as mentioned in your post?
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Well, from what I read, most (if not all) Samsung stock ICS kernels have a bug which would corrupt the data partition when you wipe on any of them. The problem would appear when you wipe ON them, and not wipe them.
PatrickNkamgnia said:
Hi Chasmodo,
I was just about to flash the Kernel of my GNote following Joey's + others advices above.
Please why do you think flashing the Kernel is not advisable? ... Do you think the phone will thereafter completely brick?
Please answer these two questions as quick as you can ... My finger is on the "red bouton" just waiting for you.
Could you also provide a link to a step by step tutorial in case the solution proposed by Joey is safe but comes unsuccessful ?
Thank you for your contribution.
Regards.
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I would wait till he replies to be on the safe side. In the meantime, try to burn some time and read some of the threads in the Note's android development section.
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Also flashing the stock Samsung ROM would also solve the problem as it would replace the wrongly edited build.prop with the stock build.prop.
Assuming you have the stock ROM downloaded on your PC, flash it using PC ODIN as explained in an earlier post.
Everything downloading, installing and rooting the stock ROMs is explained here by Dr Ketan
Once that is done, you can root your stock ROM and install mobile odin. You can then flash any custom kernel which is safe and has the brick bug covered. Factory wipe using a safe custom kernel wont brick your phone then.
I am not sure if flashing a safe custom kernel and doing a factory reset would replace the faulty build.prop file with a stock one directly. Chasmodo could explain more....
Flashing a stock ROM would surely replace everything with stock. So you have a clean stock state from which you can play around (rooting, custom kernels/ROMS, etc)
joey_oggie said:
And anyway, I thought wiping data = factory reset. Isn't that right? If so, then wouldn't the wipe fix his problem? I'm new to this stuff so excuse me if that's completely wrong.
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Wiping /data won't touch /system where build.prop is
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PatrickNkamgnia said:
Hi Chasmodo,
I was just about to flash the Kernel of my GNote following Joey's + others advices above.
Please why do you think flashing the Kernel is not advisable? ... Do you think the phone will thereafter completely brick?
Please answer these two questions as quick as you can ... My finger is on the "red bouton" just waiting for you.
Could you also provide a link to a step by step tutorial in case the solution proposed by Joey is safe but comes unsuccessful ?
Thank you for your contribution.
Regards.
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Xda is full of instructions on how to use odin search it. Flashing a kernel won't fix your problem. Best to do as previously advised and flash a new rom, stock or custom either will do
AND DON'T PANIC take it slow and don't do anything before you understand the process your phone is currently in no danger what so ever but a faulty flash can definitely brick it
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apurvapatel said:
Also flashing the stock Samsung ROM would also solve the problem as it would replace the wrongly edited build.prop with the stock build.prop.
Assuming you have the stock ROM downloaded on your PC, flash it using PC ODIN as explained in an earlier post.
Everything downloading, installing and rooting the stock ROMs is explained here by Dr Ketan
Once that is done, you can root your stock ROM and install mobile odin. You can then flash any custom kernel which is safe and has the brick bug covered. Factory wipe using a safe custom kernel wont brick your phone then.
I am not sure if flashing a safe custom kernel and doing a factory reset would replace the faulty build.prop file with a stock one directly. Chasmodo could explain more....
Flashing a stock ROM would surely replace everything with stock. So you have a clean stock state from which you can play around (rooting, custom kernels/ROMS, etc)
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Thank you all,
Really hope that this issue will help all GNote users when solved. Sure we are approaching the solution ...
I read in Dr Ketan tutorial the following:
Don't wipe anything from stock ICS recovery
Don't factory reset/Hard reset on stock ICS.
Don't flash any Wipe version of ICS ROM
Yesterday, after my GNote freezed on the "Samsung Galaxy Note N7000" image I tried to hard reset by wiping user data via ICS recovery (just after rooting the phone with CWM.
Does it means that my GNote is now bricked?
If it is the case shoud I anyway continue to follow Dr. Ketan tutorial to flash my GNote with a stock rom?
Regards.
PatrickNkamgnia said:
Yesterday, after my GNote freezed on the "Samsung Galaxy Note N7000" image I tried to hard reset by wiping user data via ICS recovery (just after rooting the phone with CWM.
Does it means that my GNote is now bricked?
If it is the case shoud I anyway continue to follow Dr. Ketan tutorial to flash my GNote with a stock rom?
Regards.
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Very sorry to say buddy, your Note most likely is bricked. I hope I am wrong.
Try installing a stock ROM, preferrably Ginger Bread ROM via PC ODIN. If it fails, most likely, at FactoryFS write, then your phone is surely bricked.
Let us know how it goes, we can guide you further accordingly.
PatrickNkamgnia said:
Thank you all,
Really hope that this issue will help all GNote users when solved. Sure we are approaching the solution ...
I read in Dr Ketan tutorial the following:
Don't wipe anything from stock ICS recovery
Don't factory reset/Hard reset on stock ICS.
Don't flash any Wipe version of ICS ROM
Yesterday, after my GNote freezed on the "Samsung Galaxy Note N7000" image I tried to hard reset by wiping user data via ICS recovery (just after rooting the phone with CWM.
Does it means that my GNote is now bricked?
If it is the case shoud I anyway continue to follow Dr. Ketan tutorial to flash my GNote with a stock rom?
Regards.
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see if you can still go to download mode and reflash a stock GB on your device. If it's successful then your good to go... if not, then look for the thread here to revive a brick phone.. note down the errors your getting (if there are any errors at all) when your going to reflash it again.
Hello, everyone. My first post, so I'll try not to make it terrible and try to keep it short. I've just stepped into the world of Android from using an iPhone. Currently using an SGH-i897. I rooted my phone, unlocked and went to install a custom Jelly Bean. I wiped data/factory, cache partition, dalvik cache and then did Format/system in Recovery mode. At this point I realized I made two really dumb mistakes. I hadn't installed ClockworkMod Recovery. I also didn't put my files on the Internal SD as I was supposed to, be on my external SD instead. I chose to reboot system so I could get back to my main system and fix what I'd done so I could continue properly. Welp, now I'm stuck at "system Corps" with the corn fella. The bar will finish loading, then just stays with corn alien. I can still get into Recovery if I want, but I'm not sure where to take it from here. I've read a few posts from people with different phones and it sounds like they have to flash official firmware with Odin or something?
Thank you for any help that can be offered.
*EDIT*
Finally got phone into Download mode again. I feel this is where I need to be heading, but I'm not sure what to do at this point.
If u can use the button combo to reboot into Recovery, u can go to mounts and storage and mount usb and connect to ur pc and copy ur rom over to ur phone's internal sdcard. And since u have the Corn Kernel installed...u have CWM Recovery. (Don't use Rom Manager).
If u cannot get into Recovery Mode, then get into Download mode and start over.
Take ur time, read, read, and be sure u know what ur doing. There r a lot of Stickied threads that contain a wealth of info. :good:
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If u can use the button combo to reboot into Recovery, u can go to mounts and storage and mount usb and connect to ur pc and copy ur rom over to ur phone's internal sdcard. And since u have the Corn Kernel installed...u have CWM Recovery. (Don't use Rom Manager).
If u cannot get into Recovery Mode, then get into Download mode and start over.
Take ur time, read, read, and be sure u know what ur doing. There r a lot of Stickied threads that contain a wealth of info. :good:
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There are indeed, and I hate being that noob that asks anyway. It doesn't help I've been stuck home today with the flu, which together with this situation is really testing my patience. I think I just needed the support and someone hinting in some way, shape or form as you have that I'm not completely boned. I'll continue plugging away and see what comes out of it. Thank you much!
Try to install one click stock 2.1 ROM.. Google it, you vl find the Rom. Double click on one click odin after downloading, connect your phone to computer. Get your phone into download mode, click on start in odin. Tatz it. Stock Rom vl b installed
tkharishreddy said:
Try to install one click stock 2.1 ROM.. Google it, you vl find the Rom. Double click on one click odin after downloading, connect your phone to computer. Get your phone into download mode, click on start in odin. Tatz it. Stock Rom vl b installed
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OP - Don't do this.. If you flash back to stock, flash Odin KK4 without bootloaders (as you're already on GB).
Hi! When I change to another ROM and I wipe data, my SGS+ boots fine but, when I reboot it, ALWAYS get stuck on kernel logo... What can I do? When it happens I always flash with Odin but I don't want to do that every time I want to change the ROM
Slash137 said:
Hi! When I change to another ROM and I wipe data, my SGS+ boots fine but, when I reboot it, ALWAYS get stuck on kernel logo... What can I do? When it happens I always flash with Odin but I don't want to do that every time I want to change the ROM
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Could you give a fair idea of how much time you waited for?
Gokulbalram said:
Could you give a fair idea of how much time you waited for?
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It keeps freezed 5 minutes on the kernel logo and then, automatically it shutdowns. If I try to power it on happens the same.
How often do you keep changing ROMs?
At least it boots upto the kernel right? That's awesome, because the last time, mine wouldn't go beyond the Samsung logo. Just let me know if the next time this happens, it atleast boots to Recovery mode.
Good Luck! Hit Thanks if I'm helpful!
Could be a conflict of init.d files, i always delete my init.d files before flashing another rom.
Gokulbalram said:
How often do you keep changing ROMs?
At least it boots upto the kernel right? That's awesome, because the last time, mine wouldn't go beyond the Samsung logo. Just let me know if the next time this happens, it atleast boots to Recovery mode.
Good Luck! Hit Thanks if I'm helpful!
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It boots untill "Samsung Galaxy S Plus - cyanogenmod blablabla" but the bootanimation doesn't appear. After 5 minutes it goes off automatically.
pryerlee said:
Could be a conflict of init.d files, i always delete my init.d files before flashing another rom.
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Then, if now I want to flash MiUI 4.2.2 and I'm in PAC·ROMS 4.4.2, I must wipe data, dalvik and... how can I wipe the Init.d data?
just use "root explorer" and goto /system/etc/init.d and delete the files that are in there before flashing a custom rom.
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just use "root explorer" and goto /system/etc/init.d and delete the files that are in there before flashing a custom rom.
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That could be a solution. Although, you never told me if you're able to boot into recovery mode!
yeah sorry forgot to ask you, anyway if you have a custom rom installed then most roms have init.d and a custom recovery already, you could even boot into recovery and also wipe system before flashing custom rom (which will wipe init.d folder) but make sure you have a nandroid backup first just in case.
Gokulbalram said:
That could be a solution. Although, you never told me if you're able to boot into recovery mode!
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Yes, I'm able. Haha. Always. I can make it boot one time making a factory reset but, after reboot, it doesn't boot again.
Slash137 said:
Yes, I'm able. Haha. Always. I can make it boot one time making a factory reset but, after reboot, it doesn't boot again.
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If you're able to boot into recovery mode, why do you fret? Just boot into recovery mode and flash the file once again. At times, when you flash a new ROM, it first only flashes the kernel (Don't know why) and then you have the ability to boot to system.
Hit thanks if I helped!
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Gokulbalram said:
If you're able to boot into recovery mode, why do you fret? Just boot into recovery mode and flash the file once again. At times, when you flash a new ROM, it first only flashes the kernel (Don't know why) and then you have the ability to boot to system.
Hit thanks if I helped!
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I tried to flash more than one time and it doesn't boot... f*ck
Ouch. That's bad to hear. Now all you can do is the Odin stuff. Even if a phone won't boot, it'll always go into download mode (I'm guessing you already knew that)
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Gokulbalram said:
Ouch. That's bad to hear. Now all you can do is the Odin stuff. Even if a phone won't boot, it'll always go into download mode (I'm guessing you already knew that)
Sent from my Magic Talking Parrot. Which is an i9000
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So, every time I want to change ROM I must flash first with Odin???? Damn.
Slash137 said:
So, every time I want to change ROM I must flash first with Odin???? Damn.
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Could you give a list of some ROMs you used?
Gokulbalram said:
Could you give a list of some ROMs you used?
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CM11, MK4.4.2, PAC4.4.2, RemICS JB v4.2, Beam_Kat4.4.2 ((HALO)) v9.2.0, M.O.W ROM JB 4.2.2 v4.1.
Every time I changed any ROM I always made a factory reset, I wiped cache and dalvik cache.
Slash137 said:
CM11, MK4.4.2, PAC4.4.2, RemICS JB v4.2, Beam_Kat4.4.2 ((HALO)) v9.2.0, M.O.W ROM JB 4.2.2 v4.1.
Every time I changed any ROM I always made a factory reset, I wiped cache and dalvik cache.
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I'm actually clueless about why this is happening. I'll try and let you know after some research.
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Gokulbalram said:
I'm actually clueless about why this is happening. I'll try and let you know after some research.
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Something new?
Slash137 said:
Something new?
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(Obvious Question) You do wipe your '/system' partition right?
Hey guys,
strange thing happened to me yesterday.
After I got fed up with Paranoid, I decided to pick one of the other AOKP derivatives.
Although I had initial problems with mounting sdcard1, I somehow managed to flash from there
and do have SOKP with android 4.4.4 running on my honami
the thing is, when I want to access recovery through vol+ or vol-, my phone freezes on boot,
otherwise everything is working fine.
Unfortunately I need to flash GAPPS and I need to find some kind of workaround...
What I have tried is flashing TWRP and Z1DualRecovery via fastboot with no success.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance
What is SOKP? Any link you can give us?
Did the kernel for that ROM include a recovery?
TWRP cannot be installed via fastboot on xperia devices. Z1dualrecovery kernel is for stock based roms only.
Maybe you should flash a FTF and start again.
you have unlocked bootloader, let flash pimp kernel to have working recovery, so you can reflash the rom to check it.
Sent from my C6903
gregbradley said:
What is SOKP? Any link you can give us?
Did the kernel for that ROM include a recovery?
TWRP cannot be installed via fastboot on xperia devices. Z1dualrecovery kernel is for stock based roms only.
Maybe you should flash a FTF and start again.
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SOKP is Sonic Open Kang, a newer AOKP derivate.
It is one of the top posts in Android Development Forum.
Thought you heard of it.
Ok thanks will try it with pimped kernel. Hope it works with AOKP.
lauchrecords said:
SOKP is Sonic Open Kang, a newer AOKP derivate.
It is one of the top posts in Android Development Forum.
Thought you heard of it.
Ok thanks will try it with pimped kernel. Hope it works with AOKP.
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I have seen it now, try flashing and wiping again
Hey, thanks for the fast response guys.
So I've just flashed Pimped Kernel to this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/xperia-z1-t2834169
I am still getting stuck on boot when I'm trying to get into recovery.
Neither vol+ not vol- works, I hit it when the purple light flashes and the orange one comes up and stays like forever.
So unfortunately I cannot flash nor wipe.
And Android without GAPPS kinda sucks... especially when they have the new material design...
EDIT: And I don't want to stay on pimped kernel cuz it somehow causes battery drain for me...
Only possibility would be to somehow install the zip via ADB/Fastboot... does that work somehow?
Just keep pressing it throughout the boot sequence, don't forget you have to press, let go, press, let go etc..... Its not just one long press
gregbradley said:
Just keep pressing it throughout the boot sequence, don't forget you have to press, let go, press, let go etc..... Its not just one long press
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Just tried that out, in both directions.
Same result - no success.
Really unusual since it was always a long press and I should also be getting into the recovery
by rebooting into recovery from inside the ROM.
What other possibilities are there to get gapps on your phone?
lauchrecords said:
Just tried that out, in both directions.
Same result - no success.
Really unusual since it was always a long press and I should also be getting into the recovery
by rebooting into recovery from inside the ROM.
What other possibilities are there to get gapps on your phone?
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push them with adb
but that's not the point
have you booted into system and check to see if quick boot is enabled in developer options - root
gregbradley said:
push them with adb
but that's not the point
have you booted into system and check to see if quick boot is enabled in developer options - root
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I dont seem to have that option,
all I have is the point "Update CM Recovery when installing system updates"
@gregbradley how do I push and flash those via ADB?
Check in the gapps zip where each file should be installed (Proabably all to system/app) and the associated permissions (Should be 0755 or 0644, I don't have time to check just now)
Then put all the files in the same folder where you have adb installed.
then
Code:
adb push "[I]name of file here[/I]" system/app/"[I]name of file here[/I]"
adb chmod 0755 system/app/"[I]name of file here[/I]"
Replace the name of the file with the extension where I have said, change the "0755" to "0644" if that's what it says in the updater script, and if the apks should be installed somewhere else (for example syste/priv-app) change the commands to that.
This method would take you a long time, proabably best to just push the play store and then download the google apps you want, or better still, fix your recovery
Ok guys, many many thanks for your help.
I solved the problem and got my recovery back.
I flashed PhilZ and I like it. Way better than regular CWM.
You can close the thread now.
Last Time i thought about little OC on my phone so I downloaded some ROM and bravely flashed it. (not the smartest thing to do I know, I know)
firstly the problem was the strange boot screen with random colours.
the after 2-3 months it started shutting down and displaying this "STD_STATE 0x00...00d0d1"
so because me is smart i did a formatting of EVERYTHING.
i found a android that should work (5.0.0 lollypop).
it had some issues like robooting instead of Everything.
but now only thing that works is a:
white inscription Android
red error, STD_STATE 0x0...000
and download mode
when i try to go into recovery mode(yes i have a clockwork mod) only thing is a black screen ( I have a suspitcion that it works but just don`t display anythig because if i click like i would to reboot i clock it reboots)
Any help, reprimand or downloads ?
Try downloading all stock files and flash it via Odin and download mode
Did you actually use everything designed for the S3 MINI? List links where you downloaded. And CWM is a fairly robust recovery so you can make a mistake if not careful.
Grumpy Cat said:
Did you actually use everything designed for the S3 MINI? List links where you downloaded. And CWM is a fairly robust recovery so you can make a mistake if not careful.
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I can't give a link now, later I will upload files to media fire and link them here.
And i'm preety sure all files were designed for s3 mini but you know
Aaand about the CWM I know it'sounds powerful tool and it might be that I have taken a step too far
xNombre said:
Try downloading all stock files and flash it via Odin and download mode
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Can I get links?
Blazej7 said:
Can I get links?
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Firmware here and tutorial here. Hope that helped.
TVD1903 said:
Firmware here and tutorial here. Hope that helped.
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Ok i`m now downloading the firmware and it`d gonna take a while. Realy appriciate it by the way .
i`, gonna keep you updated
Ok soooo...
I followed the tutorial and averything seems perfect till odin multi downloader just won`t see my phone. all the other odins work but not this one.
i`ve tried rebooting, turning odin on and off but it just won`t work. any advice?
Ok i know what`s wrong there is no version of odin multi downloader for my phone I think i am going to stay bricked unless you got any ideas?
@edit, Ok ive me a crown and call me a King I did it! I have a CWM now can anybody of you guys give me some links to Get my android back? because now i`m stuck at android screen
Ok i did it here is the list of things i did:
-found working CWM (Not touch!) despitse wrong wersion installed, it worked.
-did a Hard Wipe
-Downloaded OmniRom
-Flashed
-downloaded OC Kernel
-Flashed
-And voilà it works!