[Q] Rooting, Tripping Knox, and Download Booster - Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all was hoping someone could help me, just got my Sprint S5 not too long ago I had an s3 before that I rooted but I was wondering the easiest way to root the s5 without tripping knox security and if in doing so will I also be able to access download booster....I'm really new to all this and when I rooted my s3 never flashed kernels or anything just used the quick root but I'm really interested in trying to learn as much as I can so if anyone can give me any advice it would be much appreciated and thank you in advance..and I picked the icon that most resembles my situation cause I'm a lil confused don't know what direction I'm going in lol....

jimm1184 said:
Hi all was hoping someone could help me, just got my Sprint S5 not too long ago I had an s3 before that I rooted but I was wondering the easiest way to root the s5 without tripping knox security and if in doing so will I also be able to access download booster....I'm really new to all this and when I rooted my s3 never flashed kernels or anything just used the quick root but I'm really interested in trying to learn as much as I can so if anyone can give me any advice it would be much appreciated and thank you in advance..and I picked the icon that most resembles my situation cause I'm a lil confused don't know what direction I'm going in lol....
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As far as I know there is no way to root and not trip knox. Sprint version does not have download booster enabled so have to root in order to flash the mod to enable.
See the post HERE and also check the link at the bottom of the post for a list of available mods (incl. download booster)

Im rooted, I havent flashed a rom yet...do I need to be on a custom rom to flash the download booster?
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tammyjustin said:
Im rooted, I havent flashed a rom yet...do I need to be on a custom rom to flash the download booster?
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Shouldn't need to be. Just make sure you flash the older odexed version.

thanks, jyst want to make sure....thread made it seem u had to be on a custom rom, thanks
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2.1 stock odex?...just making sure
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I think try the 2.1 odexed stock version. Just keep in mind that flashing this mod can break things such as hotspot mod, etc. Might read through that thread to see what issues others have run into.

Custom Rom and Download Booster for Sprint GS5
I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to get a fully functional Custom Rom for my Sprint GS5 and a download booster mod? Thank you.

photonsnake said:
I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to get a fully functional Custom Rom for my Sprint GS5 and a download booster mod? Thank you.
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Here's a good one with DL booster
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52058990
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GS5 Rom, Thank you.
jdsingle76 said:
Here's a good one with DL booster
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52058990
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Thank you for the info, but I did not see the download booster listed on the ROM info. As long as the camera, sms, data, and phone calls work I'm good. But, I would really like to have the download booster as well.

photonsnake said:
Thank you for the info, but I did not see the download booster listed on the ROM info. As long as the camera, sms, data, and phone calls work I'm good. But, I would really like to have the download booster as well.
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It's in the title DLBoost
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Thank you for the link.
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It's in the title DLBoost
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Yes, I just saw that. I was surprised though that it was not listed in the bullet points further in the page since it was a key feature that was removed. Thank you for the link.

photonsnake said:
Yes, I just saw that. I was surprised though that it was not listed in the bullet points further in the page since it was a key feature that was removed. Thank you for the link.
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Probably didn't since it's included in the title
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Boot Unlocker
jdsingle76 said:
Probably didn't since it's included in the title
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I rooted my device a while ago, but I do not have a recovery like TWRP installed. Can I simply use a new root and unlocker combo?

photonsnake said:
I rooted my device a while ago, but I do not have a recovery like TWRP installed. Can I simply use a new root and unlocker combo?
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You can simply flash a recovery through Odin. Philz is what I recommend.
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jdsingle76 said:
You can simply flash a recovery through Odin. Philz is what I recommend.
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Just installed the ROM, looks good, but how do I utilize the DL Booster?

Related

No NFL Verizon app for rooted users?

This week Verizon announced a promo to be to watch games on the NFL app from the Google Play Store. To my (unhappy) surprise I downloaded the app, opened it up and was faced with the popup saying error and the app only supports Verizon phones.
Currently the ROM used on the Galaxy S III is the Official AOKP JB Build 3. Looking like Verizon has snubbed the rooted user.
Anyone known of a work around or mod to be able to use the app? The promo is great (if running a non rooted device).
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Nfl mobile hasn't worked on aosp roms in a very long time.
Neverendingxsin said:
Nfl mobile hasn't worked on aosp roms in a very long time.
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I didn't know that.
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running Synergy Rom and NFL app works
soopervoo said:
running Synergy Rom and NFL app works
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Your still on a stock base.
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jkbane said:
This week Verizon announced a promo to be to watch games on the NFL app from the Google Play Store. To my (unhappy) surprise I downloaded the app, opened it up and was faced with the popup saying error and the app only supports Verizon phones.
Currently the ROM used on the Galaxy S III is the Official AOKP JB Build 3. Looking like Verizon has snubbed the rooted user.
Anyone known of a work around or mod to be able to use the app? The promo is great (if running a non rooted device).
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You need to go into a stock touchwiz Rom and download it. Backup with data on titanium backup. Load your AOSP/AOKP ROM and restore the app and data. Will work.
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I came across the same issue with a few different ROMS. It depends on the Kernel. I'm currently running JellyWiz Hybrid RLS7.
The best way to get it and let's say GPS to work is to flash and go back to bone stock in Odin.
Set up your phone as you normally would. DL the NFL app and run it as normal...
Then root your device and it should work no problem.
maybe you can open up your build prop and change it to match a stock one
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maybe you can open up your build prop and change it to match a stock one
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It's just actually in the build prop. There are a combination if build prop and supporting apps that are needed. I know in is the Verizon login agent, but I'm not sure on the others.
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Flash this zip in CWR. It will add the Verizon login app. Reboot and launch NFL Mobile. Should be good to go
http://db.tt/kuw82sKJ
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Flash this zip in CWR. It will add the Verizon login app. Reboot and launch NFL Mobile. Should be good to go
http://db.tt/kuw82sKJ
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This works with AOKP ROMs?
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coldhardtruth said:
Flash this zip in CWR. It will add the Verizon login app. Reboot and launch NFL Mobile. Should be good to go
http://db.tt/kuw82sKJ
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Works on aosp roms?
coldhardtruth said:
Flash this zip in CWR. It will add the Verizon login app. Reboot and launch NFL Mobile. Should be good to go
http://db.tt/kuw82sKJ
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running cm10 nightly and this worked for me, big thank you :good:
Thanks for posting the app, but it's telling me nothing is there.
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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8949252/jellybelly-myverizonapps.zip
Here you go. A reupload.
Zalithian;32180727
Here you go. A reupload.[/QUOTE said:
worked great on nightly 9/29 My Verizon Login and NFL mobile both work, thank you. just one question, i get prompted to update the verizon login. is it cool to update the app or does the update break it.
the damn new user posting link thing was pain...lol, but i understand
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Thanks it worked, I guess I needed the older my Verizon app cause the one on the market didn't work before. All is well, no more flashing a different Rom to watch the game.
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Anyone know of a way to tweak the apk to allow hdmi out!?
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Zalithian said:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8949252/jellybelly-myverizonapps.zip
Here you go. A reupload.
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You are my hero! This should be in a sticky
Please read forum rules before posting
Questions go in Q&A
Thread moved
FNM
thanks! this method worked for me. I tried installing the verizon sign on apk and that didn't work, but this flashable zip worked like a charm on AOKP

[INDEX] TW 4.3 Download List (5-24-14)

TouchWiz 4.3 Download List​
This is everything that can currently be flashed on the 4.3 update without bricking your device. This will hopefully alleviate the confusion involved of what can and can't be flashed on the 4.3 OTA update.
I will keep this up to date as much as possible. Post in this thread or PM me if you think something should be added to the list. This can include anything (roms, themes, mods, etc.) that will work for anyone with a locked bootloader using safestrap.
Stock 4.3 OTA VRUCML1 rom
Stock 4.3 OTA VRUCNC1 rom
Safestrap
Safestrap Thread
Custom Roms
AllianceRom
Wicked Sensations Rom
MOAR
CleanROM 8.2 Core Edition
Samstock
Slapnuts
I535 Mostly Stock
Stock Rooted ML1 Rom
Theming and MODS
Xposed may be included in some roms, check before installing. Always Nandroid before installing mods or themes.
Xposed Framework
Collection of Xposed Modules
Flash in Safestrap
Inverted themed apps - Gunthermic
Inverted themed apps - camblue
All Backs Black Theme
Bandit Hybrid TW/AOSP Theme
Bandit 4.3 Expanded Toggle Mod
APK install
Viper4android Audio Mod
Great thread.
Quick question. My bro took the ota he still hasn't pull the trigger to root n safetrap. This being said if he does go tru. And wants stock rooted tw he should go with scrosler version correct? He did a clean install already but might go rooted route
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twistedillutions said:
Great thread.
Quick question. My bro took the ota he still hasn't pull the trigger to root n safetrap. This being said if he does go tru. And wants stock rooted tw he should go with scrosler version correct? He did a clean install already but might go rooted route
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Scroslers is the most stock you're going to get. It's a good option, but he should look through all of them. They're all fantastic roms.
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Ok thanks. Looking at these great roms makes me consider going back to tw.
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This should get be stickied in the Q&A thread, That way hopefully more people will read it.
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This should get be stickied in the Q&A thread, That way hopefully more people will read it.
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It is stickied in the 4.3 sticky roll up thread.
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does any have wifi tether baked in? i still don't have a solution to enable wireless tethering?
thanks
kidhudi said:
does any have wifi tether baked in? i still don't have a solution to enable wireless tethering?
thanks
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That I don't know, I haven't tested any of them.
They should be included in the main page description or I would search each thread individually for an answer to that.
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Why is it when I try to install certain custom roms I get no connection on my play store? I am on 4.1.2 mf1 I have tried resetting my time clearing cache etc.
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fundio said:
Why is it when I try to install certain custom roms I get no connection on my play store? I am on 4.1.2 mf1 I have tried resetting my time clearing cache etc.
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No idea.
It's probably an issue with your Google account. I would try erasing it completely and re-adding it. You could also try flashing a custom playstore or installing a different one to see if you can fix the problem.
It isn't rom related.
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I tried that it still wiil not work. I also odin back to stock reroot and unlock and still no go. I understand it is not rom related was just wondering if anyone else had this problem.
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fundio said:
I tried that it still wiil not work. I also odin back to stock reroot and unlock and still no go. I understand it is not rom related was just wondering if anyone else had this problem.
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It was mentioned a long time ago, I'd search the q&a section. There are a few threads directly related to that issue.
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I have and tried everything that was mentioned. It has something to do with gapps. I never had this problem before.
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fundio said:
I have and tried everything that was mentioned. It has something to do with gapps. I never had this problem before.
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Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273994
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I appreciate that but I tried this method and it did not work. It is something simple I believe I am overlooking.
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I really did search about this problem. I do not just ask questions because I am too lazy to search and read. Lol btw I appreciate this list. Looks good csnt wait to try some of these once I get my gapps working.
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kidhudi said:
does any have wifi tether baked in? i still don't have a solution to enable wireless tethering?
thanks
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Did you find one that does? I've just traded for a gs3 that already had taken the 4.3 OTA. I did get root using Saferoot but I can't get wireless tether app to work. I've searched for 3 days and can't find how to make it work. TIA
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Did you find one that does? I've just traded for a gs3 that already had taken the 4.3 OTA. I did get root using Saferoot but I can't get wireless tether app to work. I've searched for 3 days and can't find how to make it work. TIA
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yeah bro. foxfi wireless tether works.
there is a free version and a paid version though.
there are 2 annoying things.
1 it's not free
2 it forces you to "lock" your phone with a password/pattern/or pin number.
So are any AOSP roms supported with safestrap? I'm looking at the download list and it's just modified TW roms.
My brother took the OTA, but is now interested in switching to AOSP and I wanted to make sure it was even possible.
kidhudi said:
yeah bro. foxfi wireless tether works.
there is a free version and a paid version though.
there are 2 annoying things.
1 it's not free
2 it forces you to "lock" your phone with a password/pattern/or pin number.
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If you read the description it tells of a way to keep certificate without the lock protection. I can verify that it works.
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If you read the description it tells of a way to keep certificate without the lock protection. I can verify that it works.
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what description
i cant find it anywhere?

Collection of roms for Samsung galaxy tab 3 8.0

I know that there a whole lot of rom posts for individual roms. I AM NOT TAKING ANY CREDIT FOR OTHERS WORK! ANY OF THESE ROMS SHUOLD BE IN THE FORMS. I am doing this becuase most of the time download links are broken or the download site for a rom is shuts down. So feel free to post your own roms or roms that you have found. Please if you do post a rom, upload it using the attachment button ( OR THE URL TO THE XDA POST) not some other website and if you can include a link and the description from the original author that would be nice. If you have tried a rom you have posted please tell if it is compatible or not, thanks
AS ALWAYS I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THING YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE! FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.
ALWAYS GIVE CREDIT TO THE PEOPLE WHO WORK SO HARD ON THESES ROMS, DONT BE RUDE!
androidhacker007 said:
I know that there a whole lot of rom posts for individual roms. I AM NOT TAKING ANY CREDIT FOR OTHERS WORK! ANY OF THESE ROMS SHUOLD BE IN THE FORMS. I am doing this becuase most of the time download links are broken or the download site for a rom is shuts down. So feel free to post your own roms or roms that you have found. Please if you do post a rom, upload it using the attachment button ( OR THE URL TO THE XDA POST) not some other website and if you can include a link and the description from the original author that would be nice. If you have tried a rom you have posted please tell if it is compatible or not, thanks
AS ALWAYS I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THING YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE! FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.
ALWAYS GIVE CREDIT TO THE PEOPLE WHO WORK SO HARD ON THESES ROMS, DONT BE RUDE!
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Where are the links ??
It more of a place for people to post roms that they have found or made.
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I found a bunch of ROMs here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/development
But I havent tried any of them as of yet... Nor, have tired to D/L any..
good luck
Don't you think this thread is a little redundant? Why not just go to the development section. The threads that are active will be good ROMs.
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DID YOU READ MY FIRST POST? It more of a place to compile wll roms for this device in one place. Also not to have broken link. ONLY USE XDA ATTACHTMENT BUTTON please!
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Yes, I did read your first post....hence my post. Good luck with your endeavor.
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dparrothead1...
what rom are you running on your 8 incher?? Im stock with my 315 and not rooted either, cause Im waiting for an OTA up-date.. (or Odin stock 4.3-4-?) just wondering if Im missing something..
thanks...
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dparrothead1...
what rom are you running on your 8 incher?? Im stock with my 315 and not rooted either, cause Im waiting for an OTA up-date.. (or Odin stock 4.3-4-?) just wondering if Im missing something..
thanks...
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I'm switching between Validus and Liquid Smooth. Both are very smooth with lots of customization. Both have very active G+ communities.
You can always root, install a custom recovery and try a ROM. Just backup your stock ROM and you can always switch back. Takes like maybe three minutes to reinstall a backup.
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If you want the official update for kikat when it comes out, then find the official stock rom and keep in a safe place. When u hear that the update was released use titanium backup back up your apps, then flash the stock and it will say your device is offical and let you update. Once updated, go into download mode and flash twrp. Twrp will root your device. Once rooted, reinstall titanium backup, restore your apps. WHEN USING TITANIUM BACKUP ONLY BACKUP USER APPS AND DATA ONLY. DO NOT BACK UP SYSTEM APPS, it causes problems and makes things crash, its not pretty( I did it ). There you have it. run stock rooted with the newest official update. Of course you could just flash a custom kikat rom that would be easier.
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Hey I know this isn't a rom but its mod that can be flashed.
This mod with change your boot logo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529133
This was done by ketu.kumajaya
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androidhacker007 said:
DID YOU READ MY FIRST POST? It more of a place to compile wll roms for this device in one place. Also not to have broken link. ONLY USE XDA ATTACHTMENT BUTTON please!
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You can not attach a rom using the attachment option on XDA. The file size would be too big.
The thread is useless.
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gr8nole said:
You can not attach a rom using the attachment option on XDA. The file size would be too big.
The thread is useless.
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NO, BUT, the OP wants to compile a list of ROMS with links that actually DO work.
and Not sift thru the other section to find a pile of broken links,,
So far.. unfortunately, it hasn't happened as of yet.
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NO, BUT, the OP wants to compile a list of ROMS with links that actually DO work.
and Not sift thru the other section to find a pile of broken links,,
So far.. unfortunately, it hasn't happened as of yet.
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Thanks so mabe my first idea didn't work but if big name file sharing site that wont go down like 4shared or megaconz
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There are tons of custom Roms for tab 3 8.0 but I recommend the stock ROM with different kernel for over clocking features.
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thebestiam said:
There are tons of custom Roms for tab 3 8.0 but I recommend the stock ROM with different kernel for over clocking features.
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Speaking of stock rom, does anyone know where I can download a copy of the stock rom and/or kitkat? Every place I have found so far either requires a paid subscription or throws up a download unsuccessful error. Any help would be appreciated.
What device ( specific model and android version)
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What device ( specific model and android version)
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My bad I'm on 3.80 with 4.4.2...orignal was 4.2.2, I think, update happened almost immediately after I powered on.

Re: ROMS, mods, and kernels.

Re: ROMS, mods, and kernels.
Hey all, I've been a long time Samsung user. Started with the S2 to the S3, Note 2, S4, Note 3, and S5. I missed custom kernels from my Thunderbolt days. Since I am new again to HTC... any ideas or opinions would be cool!
I got S-off and permanent root. Now what?
Thanks in advance for opinions and help!
Bump
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I don't use a custom kernel because I was getting battery drain on my last one and just stuck to stock. If you want to really fiddle with a rom use viper, that's all I've got running and it's fantastic
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Hey all, I've been a long time Samsung user. Started with the S2 to the S3, Note 2, S4, Note 3, and S5. I missed custom kernels from my Thunderbolt days. Since I am new again to HTC... any ideas or opinions would be cool!
I got S-off and permanent root. Now what?
Thanks in advance for opinions and help!
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ROM try badseeds tranquil. Its real nice lots of mods included an theme is sick. Also they have a kernel that has been working very nice for well since ROM was launched.
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Thanks to both of you @p2kmafia and @Tigerstown.
This is giving me lots to try!
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illstaygold13 said:
Thanks to both of you @p2kmafia and @Tigerstown.
This is giving me lots to try!
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If you check out tranquil they have a thread in themes an apps for all sorts of add-ons an mods thanks to @miller_kid FOR SOME AWESOME THEMES
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@Tigerstown I am about to try badseed. Venom is pretty cool, but I want to try some others.
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@Tigerstown I am about to try badseed. Venom is pretty cool, but I want to try some others.
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My wife uses viper. Myself I used it back in the day but not in a long time just don't seem to work as good for me as other's. Viper is good if you don't know how to edit or mod anything you know. Badseed is nice as the whole ROM is inverted big plus for me that is.
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Tigerstown said:
My wife uses viper. Myself I used it back in the day but not in a long time just don't seem to work as good for me as other's. Viper is good if you don't know how to edit or mod anything you know. Badseed is nice as the whole ROM is inverted big plus for me that is.
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I used to run inverted on my S3 all the time because of the battery saving it provided for the amoled display. Since this is a super lcd display, that's a none issue, and I'm trying to run everything white just because I can.
I'm still running stock because it's so quick. On my S3, stock touchwiz was so slow and buggy I had no choice but to install a new rom.
However, there are many more roms available in the international m8 forum correct? Is there a way to tell if they'll work with our phone? Or do they have to say it's specifically compatible with the Verizon variant? The last thing I want to do is flash something and have it missing the CDMA band needed to get data. Also would super CID basically allow flashing of any rom we wanted.
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BadUsername said:
I used to run inverted on my S3 all the time because of the battery saving it provided for the amoled display. Since this is a super lcd display, that's a none issue, and I'm trying to run everything white just because I can.
I'm still running stock because it's so quick. On my S3, stock touchwiz was so slow and buggy I had no choice but to install a new rom.
However, there are many more roms available in the international m8 forum correct? Is there a way to tell if they'll work with our phone? Or do they have to say it's specifically compatible with the Verizon variant? The last thing I want to do is flash something and have it missing the CDMA band needed to get data. Also would super CID basically allow flashing of any rom we wanted.
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They'll say if they work for Verizon or not. SuperCID would allow you to flash any carrier Rom, but I doubt you would get data or anything, maybe 1x...that's more for like if you want to take your phone to t-mobile then you would be able to flash a tmobile Rom and be good to go (whether you get LTE or not on tmobile is a diff story).
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I used to run inverted on my S3 all the time because of the battery saving it provided for the amoled display. Since this is a super lcd display, that's a none issue, and I'm trying to run everything white just because I can.
I'm still running stock because it's so quick. On my S3, stock touchwiz was so slow and buggy I had no choice but to install a new rom.
However, there are many more roms available in the international m8 forum correct? Is there a way to tell if they'll work with our phone? Or do they have to say it's specifically compatible with the Verizon variant? The last thing I want to do is flash something and have it missing the CDMA band needed to get data. Also would super CID basically allow flashing of any rom we wanted.
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Your still stock ROM on your m8?
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Tigerstown said:
Your still stock ROM on your m8?
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Yup, stock rooted. Love it. I don't usually flash too often anyway. Just want something as stable and bug free as possible. So I'm thinking I'll probably end up running bonestock or cleanrom. I'm also extremely intrigued by the gpe rom.
I'll start flashing soon, but I generally don't like flashing too often.
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Yup, stock rooted. Love it. I don't usually flash too often anyway. Just want something as stable and bug free as possible. So I'm thinking I'll probably end up running bonestock or cleanrom. I'm also extremely intrigued by the gpe rom.
I'll start flashing soon, but I generally don't like flashing too often.
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Are you on the old firmware or radios still? (Which I really hope you say yes as if so you can help out a lot of people by doing me a favor)?.....or have you updated to the new firmware 1.55.....myself I hate pretty much all google apps besides chrome an I don't really care for that just my backup browser so the gpe ROM is very well put together by @digitalhigh . I have flashed it just to see how it ran but google everything an no blinkfeed is a total bust for me..
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Plus I ran bonestock for a while at 1st. I have tried all Roms an that is the best stock ROM he has lots of things enabled VZW hides. Only thing he is missing is eps mode but that is so easy to add via XML ...all you need to do its add another line for a quick setting tile like the rest of them an use value 30. Reboot an then your bone stock will have everything you need plus on the house teathering.
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Are you on the old firmware or radios still? (Which I really hope you say yes as if so you can help out a lot of people by doing me a favor)?.....or have you updated to the new firmware 1.55.....myself I hate pretty much all google apps besides chrome an I don't really care for that just my backup browser so the gpe ROM is very well put together by @digitalhigh . I have flashed it just to see how it ran but google everything an no blinkfeed is a total bust for me..
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Plus I ran bonestock for a while at 1st. I have tried all Roms an that is the best stock ROM he has lots of things enabled VZW hides. Only thing he is missing is eps mode but that is so easy to add via XML ...all you need to do its add another line for a quick setting tile like the rest of them an use value 30. Reboot an then your bone stock will have everything you need plus on the house teathering.
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Nope, I don't have the original firmware.
I think my sister also updated hers.
Andy has done fantastic work on his roms since his S3 days. He does a great job adding in hidden features and keeping the rom as stock as possible. Really hope he continues developing for this device.
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Nope, I don't have the original firmware.
I think my sister also updated hers.
Andy has done fantastic work on his roms since his S3 days. He does a great job adding in hidden features and keeping the rom as stock as possible. Really hope he continues developing for this device.
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Dang dang. If I come across anyone on old let me know so we can get a flash able radio
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Dang dang. If I come across anyone on old let me know so we can get a flash able radio
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Why would you want to go backwards? Firewater issues?
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Why would you want to go backwards? Firewater issues?
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No a lot of people r asking in my firmware/radios thread I started are asking for old radios cause they were stronger for them. With a pull from a phone that still has this we can make a flashable old radios. An some else wants the old firmware to create another safety net for everyone.
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No a lot of people r asking in my firmware/radios thread I started are asking for old radios cause they were stronger for them. With a pull from a phone that still has this we can make a flashable old radios. An some else wants the old firmware to create another safety net for everyone.
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Got it, I think a friend of mine is upgrading soon, if he gets an m8 and it isn't updated out of the box I can pull it from that.
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No a lot of people r asking in my firmware/radios thread I started are asking for old radios cause they were stronger for them. With a pull from a phone that still has this we can make a flashable old radios. An some else wants the old firmware to create another safety net for everyone.
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I never took the ota when I got my phone. Maybe its on the old firmware? How can I check?
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I never took the ota when I got my phone. Maybe its on the old firmware? How can I check?
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Settings > about > software information > software number
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If one click root doesnt work, will my phone brick?

Hi
I want to root my samsung galaxy victory with one click root. If it doesnt work, will there be any chance of my phone bricking? My phone is on Freedompop gusing sprints service) and has Android 4.1.2
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Geza
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gezafisch said:
Hi
I want to root my samsung galaxy victory with one click root. If it doesnt work, will there be any chance of my phone bricking? My phone is on Freedompop gusing sprints service) and has Android 4.1.2
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Geza
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There should be a very small chance of brick, if any. But don't forget that if you make a backup, even if you brick your device, it will be no problem!
ИΘΘK¡€ said:
There should be a very small chance of brick, if any. But don't forget that if you make a backup, even if you brick your device, it will be no problem!
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How do I make a backup? Dont I need to have CWM or something like that? And dont I have to be rooted to get that?
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gezafisch said:
How do I make a backup? Dont I need to have CWM or something like that? And dont I have to be rooted to get that?
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Yes, you'll need CWM, which stands for ClockworkMod. And no, you don't necessarily need root to get it, as it's really just a replacement for your current recovery mode, except it has more options.
Run a Google search with the terms "sph-l300 cwm". :good:
ИΘΘK¡€ said:
Yes, you'll need CWM, which stands for ClockworkMod. And no, you don't necessarily need root to get it, as it's really just a replacement for your current recovery mode, except it has more options.
Run a Google search with the terms "sph-l300 cwm". :good:
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Cant find one that doesn't require root access.
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@gezafisch, oops, you're right; nevermind CWM, for now. Instead, use this.
ИΘΘK¡€ said:
@gezafisch, oops, you're right; nevermind CWM, for now. Instead, use this.
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I followed that tutorial but when I test the adb, it says that the command is not recognized.
Usb debugging is on.
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