So ill try to make this short and sweet but i need help. since 4.4.4 i really noticed bad signal issues and with a speed test my ping is 160 making online gaming really bad. ( its the only connection i have where i live to play online before 4.4.4 it was fine ping was like 70ms)
So i figured out the to get the radios say from 4.4.2 i would download the rom from https://developers.google.com/androi...s/images?hl=de
extract the file and the radio file is inside right. now how do i flash it. using Android SDK is there a tutorial or video somewhere. And can i use the roms from that site on a canadian nexus 5 my 4.4.4 build number matches the one on the site so im guessing yes.
android.4.0 said:
So ill try to make this short and sweet but i need help. since 4.4.4 i really noticed bad signal issues and with a speed test my ping is 160 making online gaming really bad. ( its the only connection i have where i live to play online before 4.4.4 it was fine ping was like 70ms)
So i figured out the to get the radios say from 4.4.2 i would download the rom from https://developers.google.com/androi...s/images?hl=de
extract the file and the radio file is inside right. now how do i flash it. using Android SDK is there a tutorial or video somewhere. And can i use the roms from that site on a canadian nexus 5 my 4.4.4 build number matches the one on the site so im guessing yes.
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From start to finish, skip over what you've already done.
1. Unlock your bootloader.
2. Root.
3. Install custom recovery using fastboot,
Google TWRP Hammerhead and the site for the recovery image and instructions will show up.
4. Have the modems downloaded, search for the thread here in Nexus 5 forum.
5. Go to Install .zip in TWRP recovery and flash the respective modems.
Protip : look up how to make an EFS backup just in case you somehow manage to corrupt your IMEI.
TheLastSidekick said:
From start to finish, skip over what you've already done.
1. Unlock your bootloader.
2. Root.
3. Install custom recovery using fastboot,
Google TWRP Hammerhead and the site for the recovery image and instructions will show up.
4. Have the modems downloaded, search for the thread here in Nexus 5 forum.
5. Go to Install .zip in TWRP recovery and flash the respective modems.
Protip : look up how to make an EFS backup just in case you somehow manage to corrupt your IMEI.
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I dont really wanna root just flash back to 4.4.2 radios so i can get better service.
android.4.0 said:
I dont really wanna root just flash back to 4.4.2 radios so i can get better service.
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Check APNs if that doesn't work then
Return to factory default.
Not much else you can do without root.
TheLastSidekick said:
Check APNs if that doesn't work then
Return to factory default.
Not much else you can do without root.
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Theres nothing wrong with the APN i hear lots of people have issues and sadly only a few countrys got 4.4.4r2 to fix radio issues
android.4.0 said:
Theres nothing wrong with the APN i hear lots of people have issues and sadly only a few countrys got 4.4.4r2 to fix radio issues
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Which without root is impossible unless the OTA comes through and its dependant on the country you're in. You could flash the 4.4.4r2 stock image using fastboot.
TheLastSidekick said:
Which without root is impossible unless the OTA comes through and its dependant on the country you're in. You could flash the 4.4.4r2 stock image using fastboot.
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Im going to unlock my bootloader and flash radios from 4.4.2 to my phone thats running 4.4.4 cause the radios on 4.4.4 are garbage. i dont think i need to be rooted to flash radios or a rom
android.4.0 said:
Im going to unlock my bootloader and flash radios from 4.4.2 to my phone thats running 4.4.4 cause the radios on 4.4.4 are garbage. i dont think i need to be rooted to flash radios or a rom
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You don't need to be rooted persay to flash a modem, just a custom recovery. It just makes things easier. If you're going to unlock for sure, rooting makes things easier even though you don't REQUIRE it.
Best of luck and let us know how it all goes.
Why not extract the radio from the Android image and flash it via fastboot? That doesn't require root, only the phone to be unlocked.
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TheLastSidekick said:
You don't need to be rooted persay to flash a modem, just a custom recovery. It just makes things easier. If you're going to unlock for sure, rooting makes things easier even though you don't REQUIRE it.
Best of luck and let us know how it all goes.
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You don't need a custom recovery to flash a radio
Lethargy said:
You don't need a custom recovery to flash a radio
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That is news to me. Haha, how would one go about doing this? I only knew about flashing a stock image that comes with the radio, and the radio zips in recovery...or did I miss something can you extract the radio from the factory image and flash it alone?
TheLastSidekick said:
That is news to me. Haha, how would one go about doing this? I only knew about flashing a stock image that comes with the radio, and the radio zips in recovery...or did I miss something can you extract the radio from the factory image and flash it alone?
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Extract it and fastboot flash radio radio.img? Lol
Lethargy said:
Extract it and fastboot flash radio radio.img? Lol
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Gotta be a man and admit I wasn't aware of the radio parameter. I learned something lol, thanks.
TheLastSidekick said:
Gotta be a man and admit I wasn't aware of the radio parameter. I learned something lol, thanks.
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See first link of my signature and read threads before posting
Jk :angel: Learn something new everyday, huh? Lol
We have answered all your questions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2839307.
Why open the same thread again?
Tapatalk Team SlimRoms
Tylog said:
We have answered all your questions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2839307.
Why open the same thread again?
Tapatalk Team SlimRoms
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OP decided to create more (mostly useless) threads in one day than I ever have on my account lol..
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Can get past Tmobiles tethering block? Also one that has gotten rid of the most bloatware that Tmobile puts on these phone? Looking for the basic apps that come with the phone and less crap that they put on these phones
All the custom roms on this forum will not have any of the bloatware that comes with the stock device.
And to fix the tethering issue, just create a new APN and set it to epc.tmobile.com, that should bypass the tethering/hotspot issue on T-Mobile.
nguyenkendy said:
All the custom roms on this forum will not have any of the bloatware that comes with the stock device.
And to fix the tethering issue, just create a new APN and set it to epc.tmobile.com, that should bypass the tethering/hotspot issue on T-Mobile.
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Thanks for that info
Wow I thought there was a 1 step root process? Damn I feel like i am downloading so many things just to root my phone. Ive settled on the trickdriod version (NON Tmobile version) I cant seem to get the rom?
FenderGuy said:
Wow I thought there was a 1 step root process? Damn I feel like i am downloading so many things just to root my phone. Ive settled on the trickdriod version (NON Tmobile version) I cant seem to get the rom?
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It takes like 10 minutes..and then download the ROM and flash it. Voila.
Ok finally unlocked my phone using the HTC method. Downloaded the Trickdriod Rom and tried to go into Recovery mode, but all I get is a screen with a red triangle and exclamation? Rebooted the phone, bootloader, same thing? What is going on? I know the phone is unlocked, because it says it, it just gets stuck in recovery mode...Any advice?
Did you flash a recovery? Doesn't look like it if you are getting android recovery.
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I followed instructions to unlock the phone....download ROM and Tweak package...but no mention of flash recovery? Do you have a link?
Spastic909 said:
Did you flash a recovery? Doesn't look like it if you are getting android recovery.
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Ok downloaded a img, flash recovery thru cmd , worked than it wont go into recovery to flash root access...no it says tampered above unlocked
FenderGuy said:
Ok downloaded a img, flash recovery thru cmd , worked than it wont go into recovery to flash root access...no it says tampered above unlocked
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I'd just start over fresh.
Relock the bootloader
Go back to stock with a ruu install
Unlock bootloader
Flash custom recovery
Flash rom
Flash boot.img
I think that's the order you want to do things in but couldn't hurt to double check on a different guide.
mikeinaus said:
I'd just start over fresh.
Relock the bootloader
Go back to stock with a ruu install
Unlock bootloader
Flash custom recovery
Flash rom
Flash boot.img
I think that's the order you want to do things in but couldn't hurt to double check on a different guide.
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Tampered means non-official software such as root, it is OK and you will always see it when using custom ROMs.
Might want to check the FAQs, have some basic useful info which will help understand some things too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24884624&postcount=3
After unlocking bootloader on the steps on previous post, I would root the phone. Then flash the custom recovery.
Did you flash the boot.img with fastboot from the ROM you choose? You have to:
1- extract it from the rom you downloaded,
2- place it on your computer on the same folder than fastboot
3- boot into bootloader
4- select fastboot
5- on your PC on a command line run: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Let me know how it goes,
Diego
Ok I tried to redo it again and maybe I know what the issue is ...when I try to go into recovery mode ...It says Andriod development (S3) Do I have the issue phone? If so where is the download items for my phone?
Does anyone know if I have the 3s phone?
I believe so, check your processor speed. S3 I believe is 1.7 not 1.5 as S4 is
If that is the case you are limited to S3 roms. There are a couple. I didn't think S3's are in US--maybe wrong--
Not sure on all this except processor speeds
Good to see you here FenderGuy--think we crossed paths on the Nexus Forums--
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I believe so, check your processor speed. S3 I believe is 1.7 not 1.5 as S4 is
If that is the case you are limited to S3 roms. There are a couple. I didn't think S3's are in US--maybe wrong--
Not sure on all this except processor speeds
Good to see you here FenderGuy--think we crossed paths on the Nexus Forums--
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Yeah I think we did...No wonder the phone doesnt want to go into another ROM mode...
Not happy with the Tmobile Insurance or the service lately
My biggest problem with tmo in dayton oh is slow rollout of 42mb
If they don't have it it by March i am changing carriers--speeds are pitiful in doors here--
Hi, ok, so i'm on CM11 currently and was thinking of flashing a stock rom, but keeping my root and recovery intact; whats the best away of doing this, any ideas?
From what i've gathered i have the following options;
DL and flash stock rom direct from google, reroot and re install recovery (i used wugs toolkit first time round; but i'd rather avoid having to reroot and re-install the recovery if i can)
Flash one of the currently rooted roms in Android Development (this is likely going to be the 'root' i go down; why would i need to flash the radio and or bootloader update???)
I'm just making sure i'm not making this more complicated than it needs to be; that is to say, make sure there isn't an easier method.
p.s. The reason behind using stock rooted rom is simple, i was using Xposed Frameworks and came across Gravity Box, the number of options on it are mind boggling, and i feel it gives me greater control over my phone.
Either way will work. Personally I'd flash the factory image and then re-root, but that's just me. If you go that route use this instead of wugs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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easiest?
Flash factory image
start android....enable USB debugging
Fastboot flash custom recovery
xfer and flash SU zip
reboot
chaco81 said:
easiest?
Flash factory image
start android....enable USB debugging
Fastboot flash custom recovery
xfer and flash SU zip
reboot
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Even easier is that you do not need to enable debugging in order to fastboot flash recovery or push via adb in recovery...
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jd1639 said:
Either way will work. Personally I'd flash the factory image and then re-root, but that's just me. If you go that route use this instead of wugs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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chaco81 said:
easiest?
Flash factory image
start android....enable USB debugging
Fastboot flash custom recovery
xfer and flash SU zip
reboot
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Pirateghost said:
Even easier is that you do not need to enable debugging in order to fastboot flash recovery or push via adb in recovery...
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Thanks all, your advice is appreciated; jd, I'll give that link a shot
Pirateghost said:
Even easier is that you do not need to enable debugging in order to fastboot flash recovery or push via adb in recovery...
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Even more easy is to buy a rooted phone, now top that
I'm in a rush to go somewhere, I very well know 2 ways to go: 1st avenue which takes 20 minutes and 2nd avenue that takes 25 minutes. Both ways are safe to go. Why should I spend 30 minutes analyzing the map to see which is faster and/or looking for a 3rd way if the time will be spent anyways
why not just factory reset and flash a deodexed stock ROM with SuperSU included, there are plenty hanging around development.
mistahseller said:
why not just factory reset and flash a deodexed stock ROM with SuperSU included, there are plenty hanging around development.
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Is their literally a step by step to flash back to stock ? Mistah seems like your way is fairly simple ? Is there a guide to that anywhere ?
I have a GS3 (SGH i747) on CM11 and just want to be able to use MHL / HDMI.. Which the CM currently does not support.. Dont really want to go back to stock but I need MHL to work and I'm not sure any other way ?
Is there another ROM I can flash that supports it MHL that is decent ? If not, I dont know exactly how to get it back to stock if someone can help ..
Thanks.
robberrobbie said:
Is their literally a step by step to flash back to stock ? I have a GS3 (SGH i747) on CM11 and just want to be able to use MHL / HDMI.. Which the CM currently does not support.. Dont really want to go back to stock but I need MHL to work and I'm not sure any other way ?
I dont know exactly how to get it back to stock.. Thanks.
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You are in the wrong forums
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Pirateghost said:
You are in the wrong forums
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I'm just asking about method itself as I cannot find in SG3 or any where.. I understand I am in Nexus 5 ? if nobody wants to answer that's fine.
robberrobbie said:
I'm just asking about method itself as I cannot find in SG3 or any where.. I understand I am in Nexus 5 ? if nobody wants to answer that's fine.
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The methods are different between nexus devices and other
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robberrobbie said:
I'm just asking about method itself as I cannot find in SG3 or any where.. I understand I am in Nexus 5 ? if nobody wants to answer that's fine.
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There are return to stock guides in all the s3 forums here. Essentially you'll be flashing the official .tar via odin.
If you cant find the guides, ask there not here. This phone is completely different. Your method is not the same.
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rootSU said:
There are return to stock guides in all the s3 forums here. Essentially you'll be flashing the official .tar via odin.
If you cant find the guides, ask there not here. This phone is completely different. Your method is not the same.
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ok ok thanks.
I have been reading these two threads closely:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...ide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/faq-to-android-read-post-root-t2508292
But one thing I am yet to understand, is how do you go about flashing a baseband? What I've learned so far, is not to rely on toolkits. I will follow the directions from the first link, which seem pretty straightforward.
I downloaded the factory image "KOT49H" which corresponds with the baseband I want to flash, that being from 4.4.2. If I want to flash the baseband only, would the command be something like this?
fastboot flash radio radio-hammerheadx.x.x.x.x.x.x..img
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darksome123 said:
I have been reading these two threads closely:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...ide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/faq-to-android-read-post-root-t2508292
But one thing I am yet to understand, is how do you go about flashing a baseband? What I've learned so far, is not to rely on toolkits. I will follow the directions from the first link, which seem pretty straightforward.
I downloaded the factory image "KOT49H" which corresponds with the baseband I want to flash, that being from 4.4.2. If I want to flash the baseband only, would the command be something like this?
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almost all the radios are available in zip format(check the xda thread for the zips. all you do is download one, then go into your custom recovery and flash it there. it takes seconds, then boot up after that. btw, radio and baseband is the same thing in this conversation.
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darksome123 said:
I have been reading these two threads closely:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...ide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/faq-to-android-read-post-root-t2508292
But one thing I am yet to understand, is how do you go about flashing a baseband? What I've learned so far, is not to rely on toolkits. I will follow the directions from the first link, which seem pretty straightforward.
I downloaded the factory image "KOT49H" which corresponds with the baseband I want to flash, that being from 4.4.2. If I want to flash the baseband only, would the command be something like this?
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if you are using fastboot to flash a radio then that is the correct command. but, as i said, its much easier to download a zipped up version and flash in recovery.
darksome123 said:
I have been reading these two threads closely:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...ide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/faq-to-android-read-post-root-t2508292
But one thing I am yet to understand, is how do you go about flashing a baseband? What I've learned so far, is not to rely on toolkits. I will follow the directions from the first link, which seem pretty straightforward.
I downloaded the factory image "KOT49H" which corresponds with the baseband I want to flash, that being from 4.4.2. If I want to flash the baseband only, would the command be something like this?
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yes that's how it would look like if you want to flash a .img radio file via fastboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...t/modem-nexus-5-flashable-modems-efs-t2514095
or just download the radio zip you want and flash in recovery,
simms22 said:
almost all the radios are available in zip format(check the xda thread for the zips. all you do is download one, then go into your custom recovery and flash it there. it takes seconds, then boot up after that. btw, radio and baseband is the same thing in this conversation.
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if you are using fastboot to flash a radio then that is the correct command. but, as i said, its much easier to download a zipped up version and flash in recovery.
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That was the other question I had. So simply download the zipped file to my phone and flash it in recovery mode, right?
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That was the other question I had. So simply download the zipped file to my phone and flash it in recovery mode, right?
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right, that easy. if you want to be safe, make a backup in recovery before flashing. that way if the new radio gives you issues, all you have to do is restore the backup.
I've never flashed anything, but have been doing my research for the last few months. Everything seems pretty easy to follow. I guess the coward in me never really gave it a chance. I'll give it a go and do a follow up on the results.
Thank you so much for the help.
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I've never flashed anything, but have been doing my research for the last few months. Everything seems pretty easy to follow. I guess the coward in me never really gave it a chance. I'll give it a go and do a follow up on the results.
Thank you so much for the help.
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are you not happy with your current radio? i do it occasionally, to check if another radio is better. if so, ill keep it, if not, ill flash to the previous radio i had. but anything you flash, if you make a backup in recovery first, itll save what you had before flashing, rom as well. when i first rooted ages ago(g1), it also took me month of reading before doing anything. but once familiar with it, it doesnt take any thought anymore, and ive been helping others with it here on xda since.
After the update from 4.4.2 to 4.2.3 and then to 4.4.4...reception kept getting worse. And then there was the battery issue, I used to be able to keep a charge for over 24 hours...now it doesn't last more than 5 hours. Some individuals from another forum have attributed it to the baseband. Several of them went back to the 4.4.2 version and say the battery issue is gone. I've tried everything and this seems like the last resort.
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After the update from 4.4.2 to 4.2.3 and then to 4.4.4...reception kept getting worse. And then there was the battery issue, I used to be able to keep a charge for over 24 hours...now it doesn't last more than 5 hours. Some individuals from another forum have attributed it to the baseband. Several of them went back to the 4.4.2 version and say the battery issue is gone. I've tried everything and this seems like the last resort.
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the radio that came with L gave me issues, the radio before that worked fine, so i went back to that. it would all depend on your location, in how well they work for you.
OK so on an unrelated note, now that I'm unlocked what does this mean now that Android Lollipop is about to be released? How will an OTA update affect my phone? The modifications I've made so far is installed CWM recovery and SuperSU, reverted baseband to previous 4.4.2 version, and changed the kernel to Franco Kernel. All other system apps are intact.
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OK so on an unrelated note, now that I'm unlocked what does this mean now that Android Lollipop is about to be released? How will an OTA update affect my phone? The modifications I've made so far is installed CWM recovery and SuperSU, reverted baseband to previous 4.4.2 version, and changed the kernel to Franco Kernel. All other system apps are intact.
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You won't get OTA because you're too modified. But now you're rooted, you owe it to yourself to learn how to manage your modified phone. OTA is the worst way to update in your situation.
Learn about flashing ROMs. All info and guides are in my signature
darksome123 said:
OK so on an unrelated note, now that I'm unlocked what does this mean now that Android Lollipop is about to be released? How will an OTA update affect my phone? The modifications I've made so far is installed CWM recovery and SuperSU, reverted baseband to previous 4.4.2 version, and changed the kernel to Franco Kernel. All other system apps are intact.
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you cant get a flashable ota. you might get an ota, but it wont flash. only the original rom with all of its files intact can receive and apply an ota. a day or two after source is released, youll be able to flash a rooted version. or you can flash the factory img and reroot.
I think I may write a thread about this.
So it sounds like a rooted version would be the easiest thing for me then. Now, it won't delete all my data will it? As in a typical OTA update all the data remains intact. Any suggestions as to where I should be looking for a rooted versiob when it is released?
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So it sounds like a rooted version would be the easiest thing for me then. Now, it won't delete all my data will it? As in a typical OTA update all the data remains intact. Any suggestions as to where I should be looking for a rooted versiob when it is released?
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I'm positive you'll have to do a full wipe to flash the 5.0 rom. So, yes you'll lose your data. You could try just flashing the system.img and boot.img from 4.4.4 then taking the ota. But back up everything off your device. 5.0 is a different animal and most likely will require a full wipe before working correctly.
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Say I were to reinstall the previous baseband along with the stock kernel, I still have stock android running, couldn't I just flash the ROM through fastboot or through CWM?
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darksome123 said:
Say I were to reinstall the previous baseband along with the stock kernel, I still have stock android running, couldn't I just flash the ROM through fastboot or through CWM?
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Could you expand on your question please?
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Could you expand on your question please?
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I have stock Android 4.4.4, but the baseband from 4.4.2 along with Franco Kernel. If I were to revert these to the originals found in 4.4.4, would it be enough to fastboot a rooted version of Lollipop, without running into trouble? As I understand it, even if I were to revert these I still wouldn't be able to get OTA because of CWM recovery. Am I correct?
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darksome123 said:
I have stock Android 4.4.4, but the baseband from 4.4.2 along with Franco Kernel. If I were to revert these to the originals found in 4.4.4, would it be enough to fastboot a rooted version of Lollipop, without running into trouble? As I understand it, even if I were to revert these I still wouldn't be able to get OTA because of CWM recovery. Am I correct?
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You wouldn't need to revert to fastboot. Fastboot will replace these so it doesn't care what's there now.
Have a read of the thread in my signature about rooted users updating.
Hi! My question is lame, i know.. But here it goes anyway, i couldn't find a simple and direct answer..
Is less than a week that i have this phone, and i've been reading a lot of guides of how to rollback to cm11s.. the thing is i've flashed the latest CM12S signed zip ota through CM Recovery, everything is fine as i'm testing it right now..
My question is: if i want to go back to CM11S (in the case that i don't like CM12S or have some bugs), can i just wipe data / factory reset and cache in CM Recovery, and then flash the cm11s signed zip?
I haven't rooted or unlocked bootloader, is it relatively easy from what i read around here.. but i wondered if i had to go through all those steps (unlock bootloader, custom recovery, and then flash) or just doing the steps mentioned before will work just fine..
Is it better to fastboot flash or through custom recovery is fine also?
Thanks in advance!
PD: I'm also asking what do you think about some other 5.1.1 Lollipop ROM, custom kernel, etc.. I'm kind of a flashaholic and i would be able to install the custom recovery if would be really worth it
PD2: sorry for the bad english, i'm from argentina
cesarp3791 said:
Hi! My question is lame, i know.. But here it goes anyway, i couldn't find a simple and direct answer..
Is less than a week that i have this phone, and i've been reading a lot of guides of how to rollback to cm11s.. the thing is i've flashed the latest CM12S signed zip ota through CM Recovery, everything is fine as i'm testing it right now..
My question is: if i want to go back to CM11S (in the case that i don't like CM12S or have some bugs), can i just wipe data / factory reset and cache in CM Recovery, and then flash the cm11s signed zip?
I haven't rooted or unlocked bootloader, is it relatively easy from what i read around here.. but i wondered if i had to go through all those steps (unlock bootloader, custom recovery, and then flash) or just doing the steps mentioned before will work just fine..
Is it better to fastboot flash or through custom recovery is fine also?
Thanks in advance!
PD: I'm also asking what do you think about some other 5.1.1 Lollipop ROM, custom kernel, etc.. I'm kind of a flashaholic and i would be able to install the custom recovery if would be really worth it
PD2: sorry for the bad english, i'm from argentina
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Just unlock your bootloader now, the longer you leave it the more difficult it'll be to backup your internal storage beforehand. You should really have it unlocked anyway as insurance against anything going wrong with your phone. Once you have unlocked it you can flash TWRP recovery, then the correct procedure to go back to CM11S would be to perform a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik cache) and then just flash the zip. As far as custom ROMs for this device go, there are many excellent options to choose from that offer extra customisation that you won't find on the stock ROM.
Don't we have to flash the firmware prior to flashing back to CM11s to prevent a hardbrick? I'm looking into doing this as well, so I'm just asking for my own clarity.
uansari1 said:
Don't we have to flash the firmware prior to flashing back to CM11s to prevent a hardbrick? I'm looking into doing this as well, so I'm just asking for my own clarity.
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The firmware is contained in the official zip.
Heisenberg said:
The firmware is contained in the official zip.
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Thanks! Stupid question, but can you please link me to the official zip? I already have TWRP installed, so it would be nice to revert sooner than later.
uansari1 said:
Thanks! Stupid question, but can you please link me to the official zip? I already have TWRP installed, so it would be nice to revert sooner than later.
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You'll find them all here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2906746
Thanks!
Thank you both, i believe that this week i'll have some time and unlock the bootloader and flashing the TWRP recovery right away.. Then i'll see which ROM suits my use (i'm looking to battery friendly and high screen on time, will see the forums accordingly) and start the journey on this beautiful and well supported device
Also, thanks for the clarification of the modems.. Will be looking after that and make sure not to miss that step if required :good:
cesarp3791 said:
Thank you both, i believe that this week i'll have some time and unlock the bootloader and flashing the TWRP recovery right away.. Then i'll see which ROM suits my use (i'm looking to battery friendly and high screen on time, will see the forums accordingly) and start the journey on this beautiful and well supported device
Also, thanks for the clarification of the modems.. Will be looking after that and make sure not to miss that step if required :good:
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Once you've flashed the ROM, please do share your results. I am still unsure if reverting from a Lollipop ROM to CM11S will cause issues with the radio and/or a softbrick of the device, as I've read that this "can" happen.
uansari1 said:
Once you've flashed the ROM, please do share your results. I am still unsure if reverting from a Lollipop ROM to CM11S will cause issues with the radio and/or a softbrick of the device, as I've read that this "can" happen.
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Reverting from Lollipop to KitKat won't brick your device, whoever said that is wrong, and would have caused a brick because they didn't know what they were doing. You do need to make sure you flash a KitKat modem though, otherwise you'll have issues with the prox sensor.
Heisenberg said:
Reverting from Lollipop to KitKat won't brick your device, whoever said that is wrong, and would have caused a brick because they didn't know what they were doing. You do need to make sure you flash a KitKat modem though, otherwise you'll have issues with the prox sensor.
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Thanks Timaaa...last question, I'm downloading the latest modem from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-stock-rooted-xnph05q-t3027033.
Is this the correct flashable modem file to use, or do you recommend another for XNPH05Q?
uansari1 said:
Thanks Timaaa...last question, I'm downloading the latest modem from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-stock-rooted-xnph05q-t3027033.
Is this the correct flashable modem file to use, or do you recommend another for XNPH05Q?
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That modem should be fine.
Computerfreek274 Stock Android KK 4.4.4 ROM
This is a flashable ROM with twrp. I will not be updating or supporting this ROM.
Please Read: If somehow this ROM or any of it's software kills your phone I am in no way to be help responsible for it or any data loss backup your data.
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You must update/Downgrade radio.
fastboot flash radio radio.img or you can go to install under twrp and switch it to .img and flash the radio.img that way.Download Radio.img here
Please remember I will not support or help in anyway with this ROM me and my son just putting it out there in case someone like to play around with a KK ROM that is deodexed and can be themed. This ROM has been tested and it boots up with no boot animation. Also after it boots you will get a msg that Motorola software will ask you to to downgrade sensor firmware will be removed/Downgraded.
I will keep this forum open for users to use. I may pop in from time to time. Please remember no PM's about this ROM I will not give support for this ROM I am way to busy to give support for this.
Tried flashing this last night. went fine, but WiFi will not stay on. 4g works fine though. It turns on, but right back off. If I remember correctly this is something with radio, since I am downgrading? Google didn't have any answers that I could find. Anyone care to chime in?
mikelikesbikes said:
Tried flashing this last night. went fine, but WiFi will not stay on. 4g works fine though. It turns on, but right back off. If I remember correctly this is something with radio, since I am downgrading? Google didn't have any answers that I could find. Anyone care to chime in?
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Yeah sorry I forgot you do need to downgrade radio. I think firstEncounter had and still may have his radios for KK up. If not I will try and get a KK radio .img pack up soon.
computerfreek274 said:
Yeah sorry I forgot you do need to downgrade radio. I think firstEncounter had and still may have his radios for KK up. If not I will try and get a KK radio .img pack up soon.
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Have been looking through his threads, but I couldn't find the radios for KK. Entirely possible I looked at them and didn't see them however.
mikelikesbikes said:
Have been looking through his threads, but I couldn't find the radios for KK. Entirely possible I looked at them and didn't see them however.
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Yeah sorry been crazy busy! I will try and get them to you asap. Thing you just need the radio. You can just download a stock 4.4.4 unzip it and grab the radio.img out of it.
computerfreek274 said:
Yeah sorry been crazy busy! I will try and get them to you asap. Thing you just need the radio. You can just download a stock 4.4.4 unzip it and grab the radio.img out of it.
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No need to apologize. Is it as simple as flash rom then fastboot KK radio image (or possibly Flashify)?
mikelikesbikes said:
No need to apologize. Is it as simple as flash rom then fastboot KK radio image (or possibly Flashify)?
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Twrp under install you can switch it from zip to img and flash .img also.
Having trouble finding the KK modem. Would downloading stock KK firmware from Motorola then extracting the modem be something you would suggest? If KK firmware is still available. Just prefer the looks of KK over LP.
mikelikesbikes said:
Having trouble finding the KK modem. Would downloading stock KK firmware from Motorola then extracting the modem be something you would suggest? If KK firmware is still available. Just prefer the looks of KK over LP.
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Download this unzip and flash radio only with fastboot or twrp https://mega.nz/#!wU8DlLxK!sETqKOrPY33XDWdDLj5XA8_R-f9m3u3rlFA7z_N9-BE
mikelikesbikes said:
Having trouble finding the KK modem. Would downloading stock KK firmware from Motorola then extracting the modem be something you would suggest? If KK firmware is still available. Just prefer the looks of KK over LP.
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I updated OP I put the radio.img up for downloads. I tested this last night and seems to be working just fine.
Give it five more minutes to upload.
Which one has the best battery life in
kitkat rom Or LP rom ??
computerfreek274 said:
I updated OP I put the radio.img up for downloads. I tested this last night and seems to be working just fine.
Give it five more minutes to upload.
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I found what was labeled as Droid Turbo stock KK firmware the other day online. I flashed your KK ROM and I extracted the radio.img from the KK firmware I downloaded and flashed it using Flashify. Decided to reboot before I checked WiFi and all I had was bootloader when it rebooted. Had to unbrick and start over. Been away from home and my laptop for the holidays so I will give your method a go when I get home. Thanks.
Qutayba Khader said:
Which one has the best battery life in
kitkat rom Or LP rom ??
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They're both great, I just prefer the looks of KK.
computerfreek274 said:
I updated OP I put the radio.img up for downloads. I tested this last night and seems to be working just fine.
Give it five more minutes to upload.
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I tried to flash radio.img in TWRP and I get the option "boot" or "recovery". Both of which fail to flash. So not sure what to do.
mikelikesbikes said:
I tried to flash radio.img in TWRP and I get the option "boot" or "recovery". Both of which fail to flash. So not sure what to do.
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Then use "fastboot flash radio radio.img" from bootloader.
on 4.4.4 now thanks for the ROM dude much appericated but now when i go in bootloader baseband it shows nothing is this normal? i already flashed the radios..
Where can we find the newer radio to flash if we want to go back to 5.1?
decimeter said:
Where can we find the newer radio to flash if we want to go back to 5.1?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/droid-turbo-xt1254-bootloader-radio-t3259327
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/droid-turbo-xt1254-bootloader-radio-t3259327
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Thank you!
How would we add a boot animation?