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[Released][ROM][ODIN] ICS Stock firmware XXLQ9 repacked with CWM 6

Q. Why there is a need to repack the firmware?
A. As you may know, the stock kernel in the stock firmware has the emmc hard brick feature enabled which is believed to be the reason of 2 hard brick incident reported in the forum. And even worse, the emmc hard brick bug (mmc_erase) can be called @ anytime after the system is booted with a buggy kernel, which means that your device can immediately get bricked after the first reboot.
Q. So is it okay to flash the ROM via odin with a different bootloader (i.e. boot.img)?
A. Theoretically, yes. But the problem is that when we repack the odin package with a modified boot.img. The download counter will rise and a yellow triangle will appear on every boot.
Q. So is there any way to flash the stock bootloader but without letting it get booted?
A. Yes. There is a way to do so. After you have successfully flashed a package via odin, the odin bootloader (based on BCT partition) will invoke the recovery bootloader to finish the install process. And if you are not using the stock recovery, the process will get halted and then leave you at the recovery (CWM) screen. And then you can flash a kernel via CWM at this point.
Q. Is there anything that I should aware of?
A. Yes. Just like flashing any firmware, After flashing the ICS package, it is important for you to backup all the important files before flashing.
Guideline 1 [For people who is willing to use CWM6 (provided by Adam77Root)] (prefered way) :
1. Turn on your device and connect it to a computer
2. Place the kernel file, superuser file (which can be flashed via CWM) and new_sec_csc.zip into your internal SD card first and make sure all your important data on /sdcard are backed up (You are free to select any kernel but make sure the mmc erase part get disabled from the kernel completely)
3. Turn it off and remove the external sdcard from the device
4. Download the ICS firmware files which contains GB kernel and CWM6
5. Put the device into download mode and flash the above package via odin 3.07. Place the package file (*.tar.md5) into PDA part (You can now flash with pit file as well, however the internal sdcard data will get wiped so it is important for you to make a backup for important files before flashing) (DO NOT attemp to flash any ICS package via odin 1.85 as there is a high risk that the download process get stuck in odin v1.x series, and you have to unbrick your device with nvflash tool if error occurs)
6. After the device is restarted, it will get into recovery (CWM) mode. And the script provided by Samsung will be failed to execute due to a assert call. (Don't worry, you can execute the script again by using the patched new_sec_csc.zip)
7. Backup any important data in /sdcard (external sdcard) now if you didn't do so. You can do this @ 'Mount and storage' -> 'Mount USB devices'.
8. 'Wipe cache' and 'Wipe data / factory reset' (make sure you have all your important data on /sdcard backed up and your have removed your external sdcard device)
9. If the above stage has wiped your CWM flashable zip file as well, you can mount the device to a computer via mount menu and you can place the zip file to the phone as mass storage again.
10. Install the CWM flashable zip file (superuser, new_sec_csc.zip and your kernel file) from sdcard (For an unknown odd reason, all the packages you gonna install in this step will have signature verification error, but it is safe to proceed. Just switch off the signature verification from the menu or choose to 'Install untrusted package'.)
11. After you flashed kernel, you are free to flash anything and free to reboot now.
12. If you have used a pit file for flashing the package in odin, a message will be appeared in notification center telling you the filesystem on /sdcard cannot be recognized. Just click on it to format the sdcard and then you are free to use anything now.
13. If you are still afraid of breaking system integrity as you were not using the samsung recovery script to finish the update process, navigate to 'Options -> Back up and reset -> Factory data reset' and totally reset the device there.
P.S. If you accidentally pressed reboot the system now in CWM 6, don't worry, the system will not be able to boot into normal mode. And you can redo all the things since the beginning.
Update #1 : During testing the flash process, I have found that the repacked firmware cannot be flashed with odin 1.83. It is important to get all the ICS firmware being flashed with odin 3.07 (or 3.x sereis) instead v1.x series. Otherwise you have made a risk that your partition (PIT) table is messed up so srsly that you have to use nvflash tool to restore everything. I will tell this to cooleagle to get everyone knows of it.
XXLQ9 :
Stock package with GB kernel and CWM6 which is based on safe stock GB ZSLE6 kernel (just extract the file in the splited zip files) : http://www.mediafire.com/?uq5tg9o7nli04b2 and http://www.mediafire.com/?b5i571br0x07c38
CWM flashable package :
- Superuser CWM flashable package : http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip or Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip in attachments (But you will be unable to update with the 3.2 RC3 build, use 3.1.3 one if you want)
- My own kernel (flashable via CWM) : UnknownzD_Kernel_with_superuser.zip (with superuser, good for first time install) and UnknownzD_Kernel.zip in the attachments
- Patched Samsung install script (the one which failed to run) : new_sec_csc.zip in the attachments
Odin v3.07 : Odin307.zip in the attachments
Credits go to Adam77Root for his CWM image and someone(!?) who has uploaded odin 3.07 to xda forum. Will try to check his name later.
Short change log about my kernel (The longer one will get posted when I start another thread for it) :
4 IO scheduler added
Voodoo sound patch added
Full fp calculation based on hardware fp opcode only (which should makes the device consumes less energy while providing the same performance level)
MMC erase function tootally disabled
Default.prop get modified to increase the performance
Based on ICS 3.x kernel src code released by Samsung
If you gonna use my kernel, please make sure that you have efs_backup.img backed up safely after flashing my kernel package, as it contains your device's IEMI info, which can save you from future disaster as you can use the unbrick tool with it. You can backup the efs_backup.img by :
1. Flash my kernel in CWM
2. Mount and storage -> Mount USB devices
3. Copy the efs_backup.img from the sdcard to your own computer (it is vital for you as you can use the unbrick tool later)

Now I am stuck @ finding a proper file host to upload the files.

waiting for this!

Rooted?
BusyBox?
Init.d?
Sent from an GT-I9103 with ICS and Tapatalk 2

Sorry as mediafire.com only allows upload 200MB per file, I need to take some time to split the files into multiple zip, please wait for about 15 minutes.

coldbeermt said:
Rooted?
BusyBox?
Init.d?
Sent from an GT-I9103 with ICS and Tapatalk 2
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You can root it on your own with superuser zip file. And busybox binary is not yet dropped into /sbin/ as I believe it comprise the system integrity back in GB kernel. Init.d will be supported in near feature. All the things that I changed is just inside the kernel and recovery and provide a safe envrionment for user to continue to flash their own desired kernel. Nothing more.
For kernel development, I will make a separate thread in dev section later.
Sorry I have to postpone the release as I have to repack everything with the nordic release (XXLQ9) now.

Ok, I'm sure you know I asked just for general information. I supposed your answer yet
Anyway, I'm sure its a good job. With the new version (nordic) I suggest you to upload releases to dropbox our something easier. Anybody could make a mirror in other servers later :thumbup:
Sent from an GT-I9103 with ICS and Tapatalk 2

UnknownzD said:
Sorry as mediafire.com only allows upload 200MB per file, I need to take some time to split the files into multiple zip, please wait for about 15 minutes.
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Man we r RC, we get premium hosting space from DevHost.
Check ur PM
Sent from my Galaxy Royale using Tapatalk 2.

xlm13x said:
Man we r RC, we get premium hosting space from DevHost.
Check ur PM
Sent from my Galaxy Royale using Tapatalk 2.
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Yea I just saw the PM, it is really useful for me tbh. Thanks for your help.

Okay after many hours of testing, I am happy to release the ICS XXLQ9 package with GB kernel and CWM 6 (based on the one posted by Adam77Root) that should be able to let you flash your own kernel after flashing it. Download links will be up shortly.

So after 5~6 times of srs bricking, I finally get it working correctly after working overnight.

Ok I have released the ROM already, please try to use it if you know how to use the unbrick tool. This is because I want to ensure that the package can be flashed safely in Odin v3.x instead of v1.x series.

UnknownzD said:
Ok I have released the ROM already, please try to use it if you know how to use the unbrick tool. This is because I want to ensure that the package can be flashed safely in Odin v3.x instead of v1.x series.
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well as a bit newbie i am confused with all tuts floating on XDA
what i intend to is
1. flash Stock ROM via ODIN 1.8
2. flash CWM 5.x via ODIN 1.8
3. Flash ardatdat kernel via CWM
4. Now only i will wipe data thru CWM...
is this ok ?? i am concerned with Austrian firmware currently..rooting is not possible in nordic ROM due to system partition space...
can this be dangerous ??

vipul12389mehta said:
well as a bit newbie i am confused with all tuts floating on XDA
what i intend to is
1. flash Stock ROM via ODIN 1.8
2. flash CWM 5.x via ODIN 1.8
3. Flash ardatdat kernel via CWM
4. Now only i will wipe data thru CWM...
is this ok ?? i am concerned with Austrian firmware currently..rooting is not possible in nordic ROM due to system partition space...
can this be dangerous ??
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Rooting Nordic ROM is quite easy, that is if you are on GB (if you are on ICS you will have zero free space in system space), so when you are on GB you need CWM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839900 use CWM to wipe data and format system.
Flash Nordic ROM (Odin), than CWM, go to http://androidsu.com/superuser/ and download binary only (ARM), now use CWM to install SU binary.
You need SU app from Play Store and you are rooted.

Nice work! Thanks!
Sent from my GT-I9103

nedooo said:
Rooting Nordic ROM is quite easy, that is if you are on GB (if you are on ICS you will have zero free space in system space), so when you are on GB you need CWM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839900 use CWM to wipe data and format system.
Flash Nordic ROM (Odin), than CWM, go to http://androidsu.com/superuser/ and download binary only (ARM), now use CWM to install SU binary.
You need SU app from Play Store and you are rooted.
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Basically the things you mentioned above are included in the package / guide already. Tbh this should not be dangerous. But I want more people to test it first because last time when I released the GB kernel, a lot of people complained about the things that do not occur on my phone.
oh btw about the zero free space in system space, I believe it is just a bug in the filesystem. You can fix it easily by using e2fsck, which is actually included in my kernel script.

This is just explanation about staying stock. Your work and effort is well above this. Thanks in name of all flash addicts

So after many times of tests, I guess it is safe to use the build already, just make sure you have everything backed up before updating (actually you should do this for any fimrnware update). If you have found any problem, just report the problem here. I will repack every stock firmware following the same method until Samsung acknowledge that the MMC_CAP_ERASE is removed from stock kernel.
If you have found your device bricked after using any ICS update (for example, unable to flash the device any more via odin protocol), please let me know via pm please so that I can guide you to fix your phone in IRC.

pudup said:
What happens if I don't use data wipe and factory reset? I didn't so it for the CWM installation while upgrading from GB. Is it really necessary?
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When you are updating the ROM from GB to ICS better to wipe data or else you face some Force Closes and other issues....

pudup said:
What happens if I don't use data wipe and factory reset? I didn't so it for the CWM installation while upgrading from GB. Is it really necessary?
"I like spelling my name backwards"
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The wiping cache part is actually a part of odin download process. Everytime when you flash a new firmware in odin, the odin bootloader will invoke some scripts stored in /cache within recovery mode, and then wipe out these scripts / the whole partition as they are no longer needed.
However the wiping /data part is actually an essential part of firmware update and you should do it on your own if you are using CWM based firmware. This is because if you flash a firmware via odin, the data partition gets wiped after the device rebooted.
tbh it should be safe if you didn't wipe the /cache partition but not for the /data partition. Just some usls scripts and T9DB left behind in /cache. But incompatible binaries may still stays in /data if you didn't wipe it.
Sent from my GT-I9103 using xda app-developers app

[Q] Unlock and install CROMi-X

Hi,
After 1 year my warranty is now off and i'm starting to replace the slow stock rom by CROMi-X rom.
My tab is a 4.2.1 / 10.6.1.14.8 stock rom and so far here is what i have done :
- backup all my apps with Titanium Backup and copy them on my PC
- unlock with Asus unlock tool
- install goomanager
- install OpenRecoveryScript from within goomanager
Now i'm downloading the deodex cromi-x 4.7.0 before doing next steps.
I have few questions :
- TWRP was it installed when i installed goomanager and OpenRecoveryScript or did I miss a step ?
in thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492 it's indicated :
If you are already rooted then use goomanager to install the latest TWRP via the menu
So I believe I have to do something inside goomanager but i don't find literaly in its menu the option "install latest TWRP".
Coud you please indicate me what option of the menu I have to use to do that step ?
- i've chosen deodex in case i'd like to add theme. is it your own choice or do you prefer odex ?
- is it interesting to install nvflash (i'm sure anyway that my tab is compatible with that) ?
- nandroid backup : is it done from inside TWRP (after boot recovery) ?
- navigate backup to install : is it done from inside TWRP (after boot recovery) ?
That's all for the moment, thanks in advance for your assistance

Ghorin said:
- TWRP was it installed when i installed goomanager and OpenRecoveryScript or did I miss a step ?
in thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492 it's indicated :
If you are already rooted then use goomanager to install the latest TWRP via the menu
So I believe I have to do something inside goomanager but i don't find literaly in its menu the option "install latest TWRP".
Coud you please indicate me what option of the menu I have to use to do that step ?
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I see in some other threads that this is the goomanager option "install recoveryscript" that install TWRP and now i see in my tab inside folder goomanager that there is a file openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-tf700t.blob. It seems to me that this is the rwrp tool. Am I right ? Then it means that I could now boot on recovery (option Rebbot Recovery inside goo manager + Power and Volume Down and hit Volume up on the RCK icon in the 10.6.1.x bootloader screen) to do next actions (backup my current rom and then install the cromi-x rom).
Question : Do I need to do a factory reset ?

Ghorin said:
I see in some other threads that this is the goomanager option "install recoveryscript" that install TWRP and now i see in my tab inside folder goomanager that there is a file openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-tf700t.blob. It seems to me that this is the rwrp tool. Am I right ? Then it means that I could now boot on recovery (option Rebbot Recovery inside goo manager + Power and Volume Down and hit Volume up on the RCK icon in the 10.6.1.x bootloader screen) to do next actions (backup my current rom and then install the cromi-x rom).
Question : Do I need to do a factory reset ?
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It's up to you but you don't have to.

maxal said:
It's up to you but you don't have to.
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Thanks maxal, i will do a first comi-x installation without hard reset and i'll see how it's going on.

I remind here my few questions for which I prefer to have answer before I do next steps of my first custom rom installation. If somebody has answers, thanks in advance
- Was TWRP installed when i installed goomanager and OpenRecoveryScript or did I miss a step ?
in thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2223492 it's indicated :
If you are already rooted then use goomanager to install the latest TWRP via the menu
So I believe I have to do something inside goomanager but i don't find literaly in its menu the option "install latest TWRP".
Coud you please indicate me what option of the menu I have to use to do that step ?
- do I have to install nvflash (i'm sure anyway that my tab is compatible with that) ?
- nandroid backup : is it done from inside TWRP (after boot recovery) ?
- navigate backup to install : is it done from inside TWRP (after boot recovery) ?
- i've chosen deodex in case i'd like to add theme. is it your own choice or do you prefer odex ?

Ghorin said:
I remind here my few questions for which I prefer to have answer before I do next steps of my first custom rom installation. If somebody has answers, thanks in advance
- Was TWRP installed when i installed goomanager and OpenRecoveryScript or did I miss a step ?
in thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2223492 it's indicated :
If you are already rooted then use goomanager to install the latest TWRP via the menu
So I believe I have to do something inside goomanager but i don't find literaly in its menu the option "install latest TWRP".
Coud you please indicate me what option of the menu I have to use to do that step ?
- do I have to install nvflash (i'm sure anyway that my tab is compatible with that) ?
- nandroid backup : is it done from inside TWRP (after boot recovery) ?
- navigate backup to install : is it done from inside TWRP (after boot recovery) ?
- i've chosen deodex in case i'd like to add theme. is it your own choice or do you prefer odex ?
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Have you rooted using motochoper ?

Ghorin said:
I remind here my few questions for which I prefer to have answer before I do next steps of my first custom rom installation. If somebody has answers, thanks in advance
- Was TWRP installed when i installed goomanager and OpenRecoveryScript or did I miss a step ?
in thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2223492 it's indicated :
If you are already rooted then use goomanager to install the latest TWRP via the menu
So I believe I have to do something inside goomanager but i don't find literaly in its menu the option "install latest TWRP".
Coud you please indicate me what option of the menu I have to use to do that step ?
- do I have to install nvflash (i'm sure anyway that my tab is compatible with that) ?
- nandroid backup : is it done from inside TWRP (after boot recovery) ?
- navigate backup to install : is it done from inside TWRP (after boot recovery) ?
- i've chosen deodex in case i'd like to add theme. is it your own choice or do you prefer odex ?
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- I did not use goo to install the twrp, so I don't know how it works...
- I believe that you use goo to find the latest twrp and install it yourself using goo. There must be a menu or button that you can use to install twrp or other custom recovery.
- You can not use NVFlash to backup your blob if your tab has a rom version later than ICS .26.
- Yes, you can nandroid backup from TWRP when you have it installed.
- I use both of them to test out the theory of performance. I don't know if one is better than the other. However, I have noticed that Sbdags has more tweaks in the build.prop of Odex version comparing with Deodex. Only Sbdags can answer that question for. You could try both and test them yourself. Hope that I answer all yourquestions..
- Yes, you can restore your backup from TWRP.
The post above me has a good question for you. Goo needs root permission to install any custom recovery. You can use motochopper to get root if you have not had it. Good luck.

To install twrp recovery using Goo you must be rooted first tha'ts why I asked have you used motochopper to root.
Here is a link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252563&highlight=motochopper

Have you rooted using motochoper ?
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Yes my tab is rooted with motochooper since a long time (mainly to use TitaniumBackup and do some tweaks).
- I did not use goo to install the twrp, so I don't know how it works...
- I believe that you use goo to find the latest twrp and install it yourself using goo. There must be a menu or button that you can use to install twrp or other custom recovery.
- You can not use NVFlash to backup your blob if your tab has a rom version later than ICS .26.
- Yes, you can nandroid backup from TWRP when you have it installed.
- I use both of them to test out the theory of performance. I don't know if one is better than the other. However, I have noticed that Sbdags has more tweaks in the build.prop of Odex version comparing with Deodex. Only Sbdags can answer that question for. You could try both and test them yourself. Hope that I answer all yourquestions..
- Yes, you can restore your backup from TWRP.
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Thanks for all these answers. As you don't use goo, you could not give right answer to all my questions but still you tried

Ghorin said:
Yes my tab is rooted with motochooper since a long time (mainly to use TitaniumBackup and do some tweaks).
Thanks for all these answers. As you don't use goo, you could not give right answer to all my questions but still you tried
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To install twrp using Goo is easy, open Goo, look in the top right hand corner for the three dot click on it then click on install open recovery.
Wait for twrp to download and your tablet should boot into update mode and you should see a blue bar build from the left when it's finished it should reboot ans you should then have twrp installed.
You can download quick boot from the play store and when you open it you will see an option to enter recovery, the easy way,

maxal said:
To install twrp using Goo is easy, open Goo, look in the top right hand corner for the three dot click on it then click on install open recovery.
Wait for twrp to download and your tablet should boot into update mode and you should see a blue bar build from the left when it's finished it should reboot ans you should then have twrp installed.
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I did install open recovery script from goo top right menu and i had a reboot.
Is there a way to verify that twrp is well installed ?

Ghorin said:
I did install open recovery script from goo top right menu and i had a reboot.
Is there a way to verify that twrp is well installed ?
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Yes reread my last post I have just edited it.

I installed quick boot i'll use the recovery option in few minutes
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Ghorin said:
I installed quick boot i'll use the recovery option in few minutes
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TWRP was installed, i'm inside it now. I have done the backup of the defauls 3 selected partitions (system, data, boot).
In a few minutes, I will launch the install of cromi-x zip file.

Ghorin said:
TWRP was installed, i'm inside it now. I have done the backup of the defauls 3 selected partitions (system, data, boot).
In a few minutes, I will launch the install of cromi-x zip file.
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Make sure you all the instructions for installing Cromi by the op at least 3 times.

maxal said:
Make sure you all the instructions for installing Cromi by the op at least 3 times.
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You don't imagine how many times I've read the CROMI-X instruction (link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492) in order to be sure not to brick my tab !
I don't see any missing task or any wrong thing that i've done. But this is the first time I ever install an alternate rom on an android device and even if i'm working in computing, this is quite new for me and I might be wrong. So if you have a few minutes to check my resume below, I would be very grateful to have your remarks or questions
My current configuration :
- stock rom 4.2.1
- bootloader 10.6.1.14.8
- root (via motochooper)
What I have done :
- download "CROMi-Xenogenesis 4.7.0 DEODEX" from CROMI-X thread link
and copy the zip file (CROMi-Xenogenesis DEODEX 4.7.0_Signed.zip) to the internal SD card
- backup all my apps and data (with Titanium Backup) and copy it on my computer
- unlocked the tab (via asus unlock tool) : at bootup it displays "the device is unlocked"
- twrp installed (via goo manager / install OpenRecoveryScript)
- quick boot installed (as i was not sure of how to use twrp)
- boot on recovery (via quick boot) : i'm now in TWRP v2.6.0.0
- done backup of 3 partitions (system, data, boot)
If I read the CROMI-X thread, it says that now I have to :
- Navigate back up to install (inside TWRP)
- Choose the CROMi-Xenogensis zip file and follow the instructions
- Enjoy

Ghorin said:
You don't imagine how many times I've read the CROMI-X instruction (link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492) in order to be sure not to brick my tab !
I don't see any missing task or any wrong thing that i've done. But this is the first time I ever install an alternate rom on an android device and even if i'm working in computing, this is quite new for me and I might be wrong. So if you have a few minutes to check my resume below, I would be very grateful to have your remarks or questions
My current configuration :
- stock rom 4.2.1
- bootloader 10.6.1.14.8
- root (via motochooper)
What I have done :
- download "CROMi-Xenogenesis 4.7.0 DEODEX" from CROMI-X thread link
and copy the zip file (CROMi-Xenogenesis DEODEX 4.7.0_Signed.zip) to the internal SD card
- backup all my apps and data (with Titanium Backup) and copy it on my computer
- unlocked the tab (via asus unlock tool) : at bootup it displays "the device is unlocked"
- twrp installed (via goo manager / install OpenRecoveryScript)
- quick boot installed (as i was not sure of how to use twrp)
- boot on recovery (via quick boot) : i'm now in TWRP v2.6.0.0
- done backup of 3 partitions (system, data, boot)
If I read the CROMI-X thread, it says that now I have to :
- Navigate back up to install (inside TWRP)
- Choose the CROMi-Xenogensis zip file and follow the instructions
- Enjoy
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Yes what you have done sounds right, one thing I normally do is back up all the partitions, and I copy the back up to the micro sdcard that I have mounted in the tablet.

maxal said:
Yes what you have done sounds right, one thing I normally do is back up all the partitions, and I copy the back up to the micro sdcard that I have mounted in the tablet.
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I don't have any micro-sdcard and my largest sdcard (to connect to the dock) is not large enough (1 Gb). So i've quit TWRP and connect the tab to my PC to copy the TWRP/Backup folder to my computer.

The copy from my tab to my PC is not working for the large files (i don't know why).
I'm doing again the backup : this time i do backup of all partitions (not only the 3 selected by default).
As i don't do factory reset, I should not loose this backup, should I ?

Ghorin said:
I don't have any micro-sdcard and my largest sdcard (to connect to the dock) is not large enough (1 Gb). So i've quit TWRP and connect the tab to my PC to copy the TWRP/Backup folder to my computer.
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Thats fine, sounds like you are ready to install Cromi.X

[Q] help with custom ROM installation process of CM7 a9

I would like to install CM7 alpha9 MTD from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309390
The process I imagine is as following:
- backup things (I'm not sure how exactly this part works, if you know how to backup application data please help)
- flash the https://cm7-i5800.googlecode.com/files/CM7_Kernel_MTD_OC1Ghz.tar kernel with ODIN without repartitioning (as PDA I'm guessing, unless there's an option for "kernel" in which case it's kernel, which one is it? )
- boot to recovery
- format /system, /data, /preload
- install the ZIP of the ROM: https://cm7-i5800.googlecode.com/files/CM7.2.0-GT-I5800_Alpha9_MTD_CWM.zip
- install the ZIP of the google apps for 2.3.7: http://www.devfiles.co/download/wBDwQIzb/gapps-gb-20110828-newtalk-signed.zip
- install SuperSU ? is this necessary with CM? Although I have doubts, as it was never mentioned unlike for Omni, so I guess not for this one
- reboot phone
- enjoy CM7
So basically I'm asking, am I missing out on anything basic but important that would result in bricking? And
- how to backup application data to be retrieved after flashing
- is the kernel a "PDA" or is there another thingy for it in Odin that needs be done?
- do you need to install any previous versions of CM7 for this MTD thing to work?
- does the kernel provide a recovery with which this ROM can be installed?
If you managed to get to the end, thank you - And thanks in advance for the help

Installing a rom
Zhuinden said:
I would like to install CM7 alpha9 MTD from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309390
The process I imagine is as following:
- backup things (I'm not sure how exactly this part works, if you know how to backup application data please help)
- flash the https://cm7-i5800.googlecode.com/files/CM7_Kernel_MTD_OC1Ghz.tar kernel with ODIN without repartitioning (as PDA I'm guessing, unless there's an option for "kernel" in which case it's kernel, which one is it? )
- boot to recovery
- format /system, /data, /preload
- install the ZIP of the ROM: https://cm7-i5800.googlecode.com/files/CM7.2.0-GT-I5800_Alpha9_MTD_CWM.zip
- install the ZIP of the google apps for 2.3.7: http://www.devfiles.co/download/wBDwQIzb/gapps-gb-20110828-newtalk-signed.zip
- install SuperSU ? is this necessary with CM? Although I have doubts, as it was never mentioned unlike for Omni, so I guess not for this one
- reboot phone
- enjoy CM7
So basically I'm asking, am I missing out on anything basic but important that would result in bricking? And
- how to backup application data to be retrieved after flashing
- is the kernel a "PDA" or is there another thingy for it in Odin that needs be done?
- do you need to install any previous versions of CM7 for this MTD thing to work?
- does the kernel provide a recovery with which this ROM can be installed?
If you managed to get to the end, thank you - And thanks in advance for the help
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Reboot to recovery, make a backup (you'll find in the menu)
Make a full wipe(in recovery)
- install the ZIP of the ROM: https://cm7-i5800.googlecode.com/files/CM7.2.0-GT-I5800_Alpha9_MTD_CWM.zip
- install the ZIP of the google apps for 2.3.7: http://www.devfiles.co/download/wBDwQIzb/gapps-gb-20110828-newtalk-signed.zip
- flash the https://cm7-i5800.googlecode.com/files/CM7_Kernel_MTD_OC1Ghz.tar
Install all these 3 zip with One Package ticked
Reboot and enjoy
Good luck

to install CM7 alpha 9 MTD you first need to be running CM7 alpha 9, which you flash with ODIN http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14240212&postcount=1
then follow the instructions in the previous reply from sakenas to update to CM7 alpha 9 MTD using clockwork mod recovery.
only flash the 1ghz kernel after you have updated to CM7 alpha9 MTD.
you flash the kernel with ODIN using the one package method, exactly the same way you will have flashed CM7 alpha 9.

[StockFirmware] Vodafone Smart Tab 4 3G 4.2.2->7.0.1 TWRP and NOUGAT UPDATED!

THIS PROJECT IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED.
UPDATED 27/04/2017 Content written in RED...... NEW UPDATE 24/3/2018 CONTENT WRITTEN IN BLUE
Stock Firmware Release Android 4.4.2 For Vodafone Smart Tab 4 3G (MT8382)(MT6582)(OT-P323x-2MVDAU2-Unlocked Network)
-Unlocked Firmware (Any Network is usable as far as i know)
-2MDVAU2 Release (Australian - Vodafone)
As Close to Stock as possible with a few extras:
-SuperUser v2.65
-CWM Custom Recovery (for Versions 4.2.2 and 4.4.2)
-TWRP-3.0.0.0 by @jemmini Flashable (Working MTP and more)
-Scatter File for MT8382/MT6582/OT-p323x-2MVDAU2
-included Update.zip from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2
-CyanogenMod 13 Rom Flashable Fully functional AOSP With Gapps package included. -Tested by me
-Ressurection Remix Rom Flashable v5.70 and V5.7.4 Now have fully functional Gapps installed (By Yours truely), Must use TWRP3.0.0.0 and after install and reboot flash NvramFix. and you're good to go -Tested By Me
27/4/2017: New RR5.7.4 With Updated SU, BusyBox, Gapps and DivineBeats9.0. Please note this is a TWRP recovery so replace DATA and SYSTEM into one of your own backup's of RR5.7.4! Let me know if this works for you please and be careful! Make sure you know what you are doing!
24/3/2018: Miui8 Added. Flash and Go as usual. No NVRAM fix needed (at least i didn't need to flash it,you might have to if you get the nvram error in wifi).
-BUG: You have to manually set IP, dont let it do it automatically DHCP is broken in this build
***Please tell me any extra info as i haven't fully tested it out yet***
24/3/2018: Lineage OS (6.0.1): same as always with 6.0.1 aosp builds, Flash, Dont reboot and install nvram fix. then reboot and your good to go. Might need Gapps in this build.
24/3/2018: !!!THE BIG UPDATE TO NOUGAT!!!!
-Resurrection Remix Nougat:
Install as usual, no Nvram fix is needed this time around.
Download and install gapps 7.0.1 pico or what ever version you like.
If you have a SD-card inserted a warning will pop up, if you have files on there remove them before flashing the rom. After you have saved your files format it as internal and you will be good to go.
*ALSO KERNEL SOURCES ARE NOW AVAILABLE*
Install Stock Firmware 4.2.2 using SPFlashTools:
-Make sure you boot into recovery and factory reset before first use!
Install Update from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2:
-Make sure the device is stock! No root or you will encounter errors. Custom recovery works fine, no issues.
-Place Update.zip on root of SD-card or internal if you dont have an SD-card
-Apply Update
-Reboot
Installing Custom Recoveries Using SPFlashTools(Doesnt matter which android you are running 4.2.2 or 4.4.2 they both work for each firmware):
-Install either 4.2.2 or 4.4.2 OR TWRP3.0.0.0
*You might find that if you install 4.4.2 CWM on 4.4.2 firmware the next reboot will cause recovery to revert to stock. To stop this install CWM 4.2.2 (Yes it works), then try to reboot and it will ask you to "stop stock recovery from installing after reboot?" Select yes and dismiss Super user question as you'll get stuck in bootloop.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FACTORY RESET AFTER INSTALLING ANY FIRMWARE! INCLUDING STOCK RELEASE!
Downloads:
You will find all the files here
Credits:
@Chainfire For SU
@benjaminwan -CWM V6 4.2.2
@cofface -CWM v6 4.4.2
*Links are not to be shared without prior consent*
***I'am not responsible for any damage you may cause to your device, Use at your own risk and make sure you know what you're doing!***

Reserved

Links are now live and ready! Removed country lock from firmware so it can be installed on any Vodafone Smart Tab 4 in any country and on any *Service.
*Haven't been able to find a tester.

Hi Valkiry,
when I tried to make the update I got an error. Now when I'm doing a normal start the system hangs on the boot logo.
The error message said:
No file_contextsVerifying current system...
assert failed? apply_patch_check("/custpack/JRD_custres(app/ApplicationsProvider-res.apk", "a6aa8e9828f16678621e20a88221dd44e40ba220", "2990a98b2c09688ce0c01ef5ca1be0aff3d88414")
Installation aborted.
Please continue to update your system !
Any ideas?

lintronics said:
Hi Valkiry,
when I tried to make the update I got an error. Now when I'm doing a normal start the system hangs on the boot logo.
The error message said:
No file_contextsVerifying current system...
assert failed? apply_patch_check("/custpack/JRD_custres(app/ApplicationsProvider-res.apk", "a6aa8e9828f16678621e20a88221dd44e40ba220", "2990a98b2c09688ce0c01ef5ca1be0aff3d88414")
Installation aborted.
Please continue to update your system !
Any ideas?
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Sorry for the late reply. My wife just had a baby. You need to remove super user before you apply the update. The update wont work with SU. Its batter to do it with stock 100%

Brilliant. Took a bit of trial and error since I've not worked with this tool before but got my tablet updated to 4.4.2 at last. Thanks so much for putting this together, I really thought I'd be stuck on 4.2. Just gotta figure out how to root now, that doesn't seem to be working.

How to find exact model of my Vodafone Smart Tab 4 ?

Can i flash this on my iusacell alcatel pop 8 p320a? I need kitkat

Stock rom is in rar file, i cant select it to install stock rom, it has to be zip file
Any idea would help

Artur1993 said:
Stock rom is in rar file, i cant select it to install stock rom, it has to be zip file
Any idea would help
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Just change the file extension to Zip
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Valkiry said:
Sorry for the late reply. My wife just had a baby. You need to remove super user before you apply the update. The update wont work with SU. Its batter to do it with stock 100%
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Does this allow the Tab to make and receive calls over GSM? Is this unbranded firmware not Vodafone firmware?
You need root access to install custom recovery via adb in fastboot, so you mean get root, install recovery then remove SU before flashing?

Okay so the first dump (4.2.2) is stock firmware from Hungary Vodafone used by mtktools to flash, please not this does not have super user so your device is allowed to update to the 4.4.2 file.
Second file is an update to 4.4.2 for those that missed out on the OTA release because they had root.
Third file is a custom debloated 4.4.2 flashable through CWM.
Never install SU on hungary 4.2.2 firmware as you will never get to upgrade to 4.4.2 firmware.

Updated with new files please check post #1

Gapps on RR v5.7.4 is now fully functional. Enjoy please dont Forget to hit that Thanks button!

New RR 5.7.4 Update:
THIS IS A TWRP RESTORE METHOD!
Replace DATA.* and SYSTEM.* files in one of your own backups of RR5.7.4!
Updated SU to 2.79
Busybox Updated
Gapps Installed
DivineBeats V9 installed
Please note there will be alot of missing apps as i needed to make room in system partition for this. There will be no call functionality, or messaging functionality. Also music player app is gone along with YGPS and Adaway. Let me know how you guys go

Where can I find Resurrection Remix in zip file ? Because there is not in your files (only RR 5.7.4 in rar file).

Where is the Scatter File for MT8382?

Cookiestalker said:
Where is the Scatter File for MT8382?
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There is no scatter file for MT8382. Vodafone changed it to lock people out of backing up. The original scatter file provided is the real device code. Why are you asking for MT8382?

przenczo said:
Where can I find Resurrection Remix in zip file ? Because there is not in your files (only RR 5.7.4 in rar file).
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Extract the files and re-ZIP it as a zip file. I made a mistake. It won't affect install

Valkiry said:
UPDATED 27/04/2017 Content written in RED
Stock Firmware Release Android 4.4.2 For Vodafone Smart Tab 4 3G (MT8382)(MT6582)(OT-P323x-2MVDAU2-Unlocked Network)
-Unlocked Firmware (Any Network is usable as far as i know)
-2MDVAU2 Release (Australian - Vodafone)
As Close to Stock as possible with a few extras:
-SuperUser v2.65
-CWM Custom Recovery (for Versions 4.2.2 and 4.4.2)
-TWRP-3.0.0.0 by @jemmini Flashable (Working MTP and more)
-Scatter File for MT8382/MT6582/OT-p323x-2MVDAU2
-included Update.zip from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2
-CyanogenMod 13 Rom Flashable Fully functional AOSP With Gapps package included. -Tested by me
-Ressurection Remix Rom Flashable v5.70 and V5.7.4 Now have fully functional Gapps installed (By Yours truely), Must use TWRP3.0.0.0 and after install and reboot flash NvramFix. and you're good to go -Tested By Me
27/4/2017: New RR5.7.4 With Updated SU, BusyBox, Gapps and DivineBeats9.0. Please note this is a TWRP recovery so replace DATA and SYSTEM into one of your own backup's of RR5.7.4! Let me know if this works for you please and be careful! Make sure you know what you are doing!
Install Stock Firmware 4.2.2 using SPFlashTools:
-Make sure you boot into recovery and factory reset before first use!
Install Update from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2:
-Make sure the device is stock! No root or you will encounter errors. Custom recovery works fine, no issues.
-Place Update.zip on root of SD-card or internal if you dont have an SD-card
-Apply Update
-Reboot
Installing Custom Recoveries Using SPFlashTools(Doesnt matter which android you are running 4.2.2 or 4.4.2 they both work for each firmware):
-Install either 4.2.2 or 4.4.2 OR TWRP3.0.0.0
*You might find that if you install 4.4.2 CWM on 4.4.2 firmware the next reboot will cause recovery to revert to stock. To stop this install CWM 4.2.2 (Yes it works), then try to reboot and it will ask you to "stop stock recovery from installing after reboot?" Select yes and dismiss Super user question as you'll get stuck in bootloop.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FACTORY RESET AFTER INSTALLING ANY FIRMWARE! INCLUDING STOCK RELEASE!
Downloads:
You will find all the files here
Credits:
@Chainfire For SU
@benjaminwan -CWM V6 4.2.2
@cofface -CWM v6 4.4.2
*Links are not to be shared without prior consent*
***I'am not responsible for any damage you may cause to your device, Use at your own risk and make sure you know what you're doing!***
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I want to thank you. smart tab runs with rr if you get Android 7.1 I would be happy

bussi2010 said:
I want to thank you. smart tab runs with rr if you get Android 7.1 I would be happy
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Glad I could help you out dude! There is 7.1 floating around but it's not very good and I don't use this device much anymore. If I do end up doing it ill post it here. Don't forget to hit tthat thanks button

Custom Rom For Huawei Y3ii LUA-U22 - Cyanogenmod 12.1 Unofficial

Cyanogenmod 12.1 Custom Rom (Unofficial) 100% Bugless
Device Name: Huawei Y3ii LUA-U22, (3G Model)
Chipset: Mt6582,
Kernel: 3.10.72,
Android Version: 5.1
ROM Download Here
___For Preview image click the link beow.-------------
https://drive.google.*com/open?id=1P5chJdDsf2USsLjc8X7r7b8_mB7tIIxM
https://drive.google.*com/open?id=1x0nI4omhIGjcvXwNLFP76nS-hMaCWR03
https://drive.google.*com/open?id=1oQ2ruQEGDETkthz_HHQ9U74zInHkG2t2
https://drive.google.*com/open?id=10Cq3kYKHyNemTank5yaQEHtpmq3UjAVw
https://drive.google.*com/open?id=1QRT29O7dxcIvitwCWiwsNGUc71tgiCSk
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
++++ For Live Preview Click here
Features Of This Rom:
You can download and flash this rom with any recovery without any error.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It is 100% Bugless Rom
This rom provides you multi boot system
This Rom working for Both Dual Sim & Strong Network Connection.
Long Battery Life
Fast Charging.
Support Audio FX ( That Means Increase You Sound System )
You can record your screen with screencast.
How To Flash This Rom:
1. Wipe Data, cache, Delvik Cache
2. Select Cyanogenmod 12.1 ZIP file from Your SD Card
3. Install The Zip File
4. Flash the GAAps (This time don't wipe anything)
[Note: Download the Gaaps form the link. The gapps should be 5.1 , For all apps select-stock, For few apps select- Nano]
5. Flash the Supersu.zip file beacuse the rom is not pre-rooted.
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[Note: I have Using CTR Recovery For Flashing This Rom]-- If You need the CTR Recovery Then Download Here
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For More Update please like and share my post. If you face any problem comments below i will answer and solve your problem.

sujon3903 said:
Cyanogenmod 12.1 Custom Rom (Unofficial) 100% Bugless
Device Name: Huawei Y3ii LUA-U22, (3G Model)
Chipset: Mt6582,
Kernel: 3.10.72,
Android Version: 5.1
ROM Download Here
___For Preview image click the link beow.-------------
https://drive.google.*com/open?id=1P5chJdDsf2USsLjc8X7r7b8_mB7tIIxM
https://drive.google.*com/open?id=1x0nI4omhIGjcvXwNLFP76nS-hMaCWR03
https://drive.google.*com/open?id=1oQ2ruQEGDETkthz_HHQ9U74zInHkG2t2
https://drive.google.*com/open?id=10Cq3kYKHyNemTank5yaQEHtpmq3UjAVw
https://drive.google.*com/open?id=1QRT29O7dxcIvitwCWiwsNGUc71tgiCSk
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
++++ For Live Preview Click here
Features Of This Rom:
You can download and flash this rom with any recovery without any error.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It is 100% Bugless Rom
This rom provides you multi boot system
This Rom working for Both Dual Sim & Strong Network Connection.
Long Battery Life
Fast Charging.
Support Audio FX ( That Means Increase You Sound System )
You can record your screen with screencast.
How To Flash This Rom:
1. Wipe Data, cache, Delvik Cache
2. Select Cyanogenmod 12.1 ZIP file from Your SD Card
3. Install The Zip File
4. Flash the GAAps (This time don't wipe anything)
[Note: Download the Gaaps form the link. The gapps should be 5.1 , For all apps select-stock, For few apps select- Nano]
5. Flash the Supersu.zip file beacuse the rom is not pre-rooted.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Note: I have Using CTR Recovery For Flashing This Rom]-- If You need the CTR Recovery Then Download Here
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For More Update please like and share my post. If you face any problem comments below i will answer and solve your problem.
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Nice one, Man. If you need some help, I am here.

Does this work on LUA-U23?

DiegoxG said:
Does this work on LUA-U23?
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This ROM, is developed by dev on android latino org. So you can ask the dev, Does this ROM can be used on U23.

Most of system apps have disappeared, clock bluetooth and others any reasom why ?

viper7144 said:
Most of system apps have disappeared, clock bluetooth and others any reasom why ?
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Can you give screenshot and logcat?

will this remove huawei apps like huawei backup??

drkpntr said:
will this remove huawei apps like huawei backup??
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Well, Installing custom ROM will remove official features like cloud storage, device account, system data, and user data.

but is it possible to install them again once a custom rom is applied? because i use huawei back up to save all my data.

drkpntr said:
but is it possible to install them again once a custom rom is applied? because i use huawei back up to save all my data.
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I think huawei backup will not work properly, because Huawei system use huaweisdk and sync data to account. If you do that, the apps will force close, because Not all custom ROM have same process. Example, you are installing huawei backup, This mean the huawei backup cant work properly(force close) or else. You need a SDK to run huawei system apps. (Like MIUI from Xiaomi)
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If you want to try please backup your data and system. And Try to install huawei backup. if the apps force close. You can go back to your previous ROM

hi.i got problem to flash CM12.1 UNOFFICIAL LUA-U22.zip.trying to update from sd but suddenly "update abort" appear.maybe got wrong step.should i put on exclusive folder like dload or update or something thx in advance

pojunkampar said:
hi.i got problem to flash CM12.1 UNOFFICIAL LUA-U22.zip.trying to update from sd but suddenly "update abort" appear.maybe got wrong step.should i put on exclusive folder like dload or update or something thx in advance
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Quick question :
1. Did you install it using Philz or CWM?
2. Did you mean CM12 is ota update?

Reed_405 said:
Quick question :
1. Did you install it using Philz or CWM?
2. Did you mean CM12 is ota update?
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not really sure ur question .i'm newbie on this.what i do is off my phone and push volume up and power button to enter recovery mode.so there was i clean data and try to flash this zip.so i got problem there while to update from SD.
did i do wrong?should i do flashtool on PC instead?ty for reply :good:

pojunkampar said:
not really sure ur question .i'm newbie on this.what i do is off my phone and push volume up and power button to enter recovery mode.so there was i clean data and try to flash this zip.so i got problem there while to update from SD.
did i do wrong?should i do flashtool on PC instead?ty for reply :good:
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Before trying to install this ROM, you must follow the order first.
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Installing Philz/CWM/TWRP
3. Do wipe
4. Install the ROM, SuperSU, and other stuff
5. Reboot system
6. Wait 5-10 minutes
7. Enjoy

Why is my phone stuck on start after flashing the Rom .

Sandip Rai said:
Why is my phone stuck on start after flashing the Rom .
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Have you follow the instruction?

The link is down.... Anyone please give new download link

aroien said:
The link is down.... Anyone please give new download link
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Okay, since the owner didnt active to reply this message. So I would like to say that this is like disbanded. If I have time I ll give the link. Please wait.

Link not Working
Link not Working

Download Link.........
Cyanogenmod 12.1 Custom Rom please give me the download link..