Just downloaded the most recent update for cm10 and i had my security pattern grid set to a 6X6 grid. since the update i am unable to unlock my phone and wont even prompt me to put in my email to unlock it, if cm10 even supports that like the stock roms did, but i need a way to unlock it. any ideas?
i was thinking of just grabbing the update before that and flash it over it and unlock and disable the pattern then apply the update
but the reason i cannot unlock is because the grid went from a 6x6 to a 3x3
Whatever you do, do not try to use the CM Updater to go back to an earlier build. I did that and it put me into boot loop. I opened up CWM thinking I'd just restore to the backup I made just before updating and it can't find my backup.
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Please help me to unroot my asus slider , i want to my tab is back to basic ( official)
What i did was most likely risky but worked nonetheless had kinda a similar problem.
Make sure you have cwm recovery installed and download the "old" update from the asus website. Put the zip on the sd card and install this with cwm recovery.
After its done your back on an older firmware completely stock from what i know this is risky so try on your own risk. It worked for me but when it was booted into honeycomb the launcher keeps crashing what i did was to solve this was keep tabbing away at the bottom right so that menu slides out and quickly tab wifi, if done right you enter settings and launcher stops bugging you about its crashes, then goto OTA update and apply the latest update after this is done slider will work fully no weird launcher crashes and from what i know your back to full stock as it came out the factory.
I rooted mine with this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173230&highlight=slider
It was easy!
Last night I updated my TF300 to JB and now experiencing major issues since the update, basically a useless tab at the moment. I was rooted w/ a modified build prop file. So, I restored the original build.prop file and saved root w/ OTA root keeper and unrooted before I upgraded to JB. I even rebooted the tab. The download & install of the JB firmware went flawless. But then I received multiple error messages/force close boxes, one right after the other - process.com.google.gapps has stopped, Google Account Manager has stopped, among other Google apps (Google Talk, Picassa), also saw an Asus Sync in there. All of these apps appear to have been corrupted since the update must have gotten corrupt possibly. I did a factory reset figuring it would clear out all accounts, syncing & whatever is causing the force closings and they still pop up as soon as I boot up to the JB screen. I get to the JB "Welcome Screen" and get as far as Google Account Manager, but that crashes and setup just hangs. I can only get to the Settings menu by pressing the time in the lower right hand corner. I can't even launch the desktop.
I tried loading the .30 firmware on an SD card but since I can't get to the desktop, it won't pick it up to update. I can only get to the settings screen. I could probably unlock the bootloader and flash another ROM to get me thru this, but I'd like to keep it locked.
I wasn't sure if you could flash a firmware version w/ the boot loader still locked. I'll search the forums more, but any idea which guide I could follow to flash an older ICS firmware version to get my pad back to a working state w/out unlocking the boot loader? Or any other ideas. i'll worry about the JB OTA later. I've haven't seen anyone w/ the same issue as me w/ all of these corrupt Google apps.
Thanks in advance
Hello my name is Unicorn, I did a forum search to see if my particular scenario has been addressed before but did not find anything (perhaps because of my choice of search keywords, I'm not sure.) I made some mistakes and was hoping a more informed member can assist me in remedying my errors. Here is the situation as of currently:
1. I purchased a Verizon SGS3 (SCH-i535) back in December 2012, and was able to root it successfully using the method in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875914
2. I flashed Synergy ROM (Synergy_d2vzw_02Dec12_2021_r125_s.zip) so my custom binary count is thus far 1.
3. I began having some trouble with Synergy ROM around the time that Verizon deployed their Stock Jellybean OTA update (the "Limit Mobile Data Usage" and "Use Mobile Data" toggle check boxes disappeared from the settings menu which is unusual because I did NOT opt to accept the OTA update.)
4. Rather than trying to manually diagnose why the check box toggles were then missing, I decided merely to Restore my CWMR Recovery Image in order to bring myself back to the modded stock rom (effectively putting me back in the position that I was in after step 1 but before step 2 mentioned above.)
5. Returning to the modded stock rom brought back the toggles as desired, however since the rom was ICS 4.0.4 I was still persistently receiving the nag message asking me download and install the OTA Jellybean update (which I deferred.)
6. This morning the deferment date lapsed, which prompted my phone to restart and boot back in to CWMR 6.0.1.0 where I was asked to confirm whether CWMR should flash the update package.
7. I mistakenly chose to apply the update because I was disoriented due to having just recently awoken, and because I had already hit the home button I allowed the update to proceed (I didn't want to pull the battery part-way through the flash for fear that it would somehow brick my phone.)
8. There were 2 other prompts that appeared during this process, the first one telling me that the update might install stock recovery and the second one informing me that root might be lost (even though I chose the menu options that should have prevented these occurrences from happening it would appear that they in fact still took place because when I attempted to boot back in to CWMR from the EZ-Recovery 2.0 menu I was confronted with the screen telling me that I had unauthorized software and should see a Verizon representative to fix it.
9. After powering down I was able to boot back in to Android after which I found that the "About Phone" section reported an incremental update to Android 4.1.1 so it would appear that the OTA installed partially (even though I'm still getting the notification telling me I need to download the update.)
Basically I just want to return my device to unrooted stock so that I can start fresh then re-root later, but I'm not sure what the best method to use is because I'm not certain if the device is still rooted at this point.
I own a Verizon SCH-I535 that had version 4.1.2 and after months of avoiding the Verizon update I stupidly pressed install now instead of later. I did have enough mind to take the battery out before it could reboot but my question is can I still root? And can I still use the 4.1.2 method? I don't want to install any roms just wish to uninstall any bloat apps.
I had a very similar issue some time ago. Check out my thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2607252
I went in a few circles, soft bricked my phone, but was able to recover. I think the important thing is to verify if your bootloader has been locked or not; boot into odin/recovery mode and checkout the messages posted in my thread. If the bootloader is not locked yet then you have options. If it is locked, you should probably just reboot the phone and let it do it's thing as the locked bootloader cannot be reverted.
Depends on how important this is to you. My wife got the 4.3 update and loves it, but she is not the type to do any customization. I now have a CM 10 d2vzw and am happy. It I were to do this again, I would probably verify you have an unlocked bootloader and re-flash the complete stock 4.1.2 image as I did. Issue is, you will probably lose a lot of data & settings, but things like pictures, etc. should sitll be there. Once the stock 4.1.2 is there you will want to root and disable updates, or else flash a new rom.
The 4.3 update (and anything after it) locks the bootloader. If that's a big deal to you, then you need to push some custom roms. If not, towelroot works on everything so far, so you'd be able to reroot (pretty hassle free) and do what you want.
This Rom Is A Google Only Rom All Apps Are Google Most All Samsung Apps Have Been Removed
Do Not Flash This On Unlocked Bootloaders Or You Will Relock Your Bootloader!!!
Once your on MM 6.0.1 you cannot restore a Lollipop Backup using SafeStrap or vice versa. Follow the link at bottom of post for guide and files to downgrade back to Lollipop
Ok the first thing I want to make clear is YOU WILL NOT HAVE ROOT! You will still have the use of Safestrap Recovery even though phone will not be rooted. What this will allow you to do is boot the non rooted rom back into safestrap. While in Safestrap you can do what you have always done, Flash Zips, Make Backups,Etc. This will also make it easy if you want to go back to PB1 rooted rom.
Features
Google Pixel Launcher
Google Pixel Dialer
Google Contacts
Google Messenger
Google Photos
AOSP Browser
Google Camera
Google Calendar
Google Desk Clock
Google Calculator
Google KeyBoard With Top Number Row
Stock Gallery Left So Lock Screen Wallpaper Can Be Set
Wifi Calling
HD Video (See Post Install Section)
Install Instructions
You must be on A rooted rom preferably A PB1 rom running SafeStrap OR you must be running My VZW_QA1_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY
If Running FlashFire
Make sure latest busybox is installed
Install MM_Safestrap.apk
Reboot to safestrap
Wipe Data,Cache,System
Install VZW_QA1_PLAYSTORE_SAFESTRAP_ONLY.zip
Roms will take a long time to boot up be patient!
This will put you on pure stock rom MM QA1 rom but from here you can get to safestrap to flash other roms or mods
To return to Safestrap you will need to flash a kitkat kernel NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 using odin then when phone reboots click on enter safestrap recovery. When leaving safestrap you must flashMM_KERNEL_SS-FF_Flashable.zip. Which will be located on your internal storage In a folder called MM_KERNEL_SS-FF_Flashable
Post Install Instructions
You must decide if you want to use Google IncallUI or Samsung InCallUI. Samsung InCallUI will allow you too still receive and switch to video calls and the google IncallUI will only support HD calling and wifi calling not video. To switch to google IncallUI goto settings/applications click on default applications choose calling app and click on the blue phone app. To switch back to samsung IncallUI is a little more complicated. You will need to boot to safestrap mount data use file manager and goto data/system/users/0 and then find the setting_secure.xml and delete Flash MM kernel and then restart phone. This will restore samsung IncallUI as default
To add number row to google keyboard open settings/language and input click gboard then preferences
If you want to flash other custom roms a guide can be found HERE
Useful zips
ADBlocking_2_5_17.zip
Before anyone ask. Yes I will make this same rom for Dev Unlocked Bootloader. Once Again DO NOT FLASH THIS ROM ON DEV UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER. This rom is for locked bootloaders using safestrap only
Dude, just found that you posted this! Going to give it a shot right now. I've always trusted your work as I've never found anything else that has really worked for my phone. I unfortunately have a locked boot loader so my choices are very limited. Been running the Note 5 port that you put out a while ago and have absoutly loved that ROM. Always seem to go back to it. I'll let you know how this works out. Thanks in advance for your hard work.
Wi-Fi Network Issue
Ive followed your guides & there great, thank you.
The only issue Im having with the Playstore rom (which is is my fav) is its not saving Wireless Network keys. For example, I will add & connect to my Wi-Fi network at home, but the minute I re-start my phone or am out of its range I have to re-add the network all over again. This goes for all the Wi-Fi networks Ive connected to so far. This has been a bit of a hassle since most of us dont have have all wireless network keys memorized.
I was curious if there was something I was doing wrong, or has anyone else had this issue while using this rom. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I really dont want to have to switch roms for something as simple as this.
Thanks in advance.