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BEST KitKat ROM for resale

I just got my Mom's old SGII Skyrocket to resale.
It has GB on it. I would like to put Kitkat on it for Ebay or Swappa.
What ROM would be the closest to a "Stock" experience?
I've ROM'd my Note 1 and Note 3.
Any Gotcha's I should know about on the SGII SR?
Is there a quick easy Root and Recovery method to that all at once?

No best threads period.
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IBTL, but if I was going to sell, I would put the latest stock ROM on it, which I believe is JB 4.0.1.

rpr69 said:
IBTL, but if I was going to sell, I would put the latest stock ROM on it, which I believe is JB 4.0.1.
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I've considered that as well.
But sometimes the latest OS is a good selling point over all the others.

les_garten said:
I've considered that as well.
But sometimes the latest OS is a good selling point over all the others.
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then read about cm11 b4 flashing, latest is not official, if selling it then just flash latest stock and be done with it where everything is almost guaranteed to work

I say not to put a rom on it. As you never know what could happen if you did. I recommend just sticking to stock. The latest stock is 4.1.2 jellybean for the Skyrocket. If they wish to get kitkat on it then they can take the risk themselves and you won't have to deal with it.

OnlySilver said:
I say not to put a rom on it. As you never know what could happen if you did. I recommend just sticking to stock. The latest stock is 4.1.2 jellybean for the Skyrocket. If they wish to get kitkat on it then they can take the risk themselves and you won't have to deal with it.
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Yeah, that was my point, you are just asking for grief if you put a custom ROM on it.

Best is a term that only the individual can determine. As XDA is not a support site, this thread is closed.

[Q] Installing Custom ROMs on KNOX-powered Galaxy S3

Hi guys,
I'm new here as a user, but I used xda frequently. I haven't found any info as an answer to my question, so let me ask you:
Is there any way to install a 4.4.2 ROM on Galaxy S3 with KNOX? There are some specifications I want to add to this question:
1. I deleted all KNOX apps using Titanium Backup, so I think on the software side I'm clean.
2. It doesn't matter for me, whether this thing will trip my counter or not, the only thing I need is to install a different ROM.
3. ODIN got stuck in the middle when I tried to install a different ROM so I had to get back. (which on the other side means that I tripped my KNOX counter, I suppose)
4. I used Safestrap w/ a different partition on it, where I installed CM11, but it only showed me black screen.
5. I rooted my phone using saferoot application.
I would be very grateful if you could help me. The problem is that other threads that I saw only deal with avoiding KNOX tripping. In my case, I don't really care about the warranty. I only demand freedom in installing any ROM I want.
Thanks in advance.

ghostlinking said:
Hi guys,
I'm new here as a user, but I used xda frequently. I haven't found any info as an answer to my question, so let me ask you:
Is there any way to install a 4.4.2 ROM on Galaxy S3 with KNOX? There are some specifications I want to add to this question:
1. I deleted all KNOX apps using Titanium Backup, so I think on the software side I'm clean.
2. It doesn't matter for me, whether this thing will trip my counter or not, the only thing I need is to install a different ROM.
3. ODIN got stuck in the middle when I tried to install a different ROM so I had to get back. (which on the other side means that I tripped my KNOX counter, I suppose)
4. I used Safestrap w/ a different partition on it, where I installed CM11, but it only showed me black screen.
5. I rooted my phone using saferoot application.
I would be very grateful if you could help me. The problem is that other threads that I saw only deal with avoiding KNOX tripping. In my case, I don't really care about the warranty. I only demand freedom in installing any ROM I want.
Thanks in advance.
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Once you are on 4.3 you can only run safestrap and flash 4.3 based touchwiz ROMs only. This thread will give you the info you need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
[GUIDE][ML1/NC1] TW 4.3 Sticky Roll-Up Thread (5-24-14)
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landshark68 said:
Once you are on 4.3 you can only run safestrap and flash 4.3 based touchwiz ROMs only. This thread will give you the info you need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
[GUIDE][ML1/NC1] TW 4.3 Sticky Roll-Up Thread (5-24-14)
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Great! Thanks, man!
Could you also provide a link to the list of TouchWiz Verizon Galaxy S3 ROMs on 4.3?

ghostlinking said:
Great! Thanks, man!
Could you also provide a link to the list of TouchWiz Verizon Galaxy S3 ROMs on 4.3?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t= check here
Never mind...link broke or something
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ghostlinking said:
Great! Thanks, man!
Could you also provide a link to the list of TouchWiz Verizon Galaxy S3 ROMs on 4.3?
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Everything you needed was in the link I provided. In the OP (Original Post, or first post) of the thread I linked, the fifth link provided is titled "TW 4.3 Download list." Click on that link and you will see a list of 4.3 Touchwiz ROMs that are safestrap compatible. Here is the link to that thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50448953#post50448953
You need to make sure to read everything liked so you are completely knowledgeable about what you are doing before you do it.

Just purchased LG G3 White

Hey community! I am currently and sadly a GS4 user with AT&T. Have had to deal with safestrap which im thankful for, never a full unlock. Just purchased a G3 off swappa. Definitely looking forward to having full control over my device without restrictions.
Read around and rooting is obviously easy. Custom recovery is what im going to be looking into next. Whats your current rom if running custom? If your still on stock, why?
Cheers

dankify said:
Hey community! I am currently and sadly a GS4 user with AT&T. Have had to deal with safestrap which im thankful for, never a full unlock. Just purchased a G3 off swappa. Definitely looking forward to having full control over my device without restrictions.
Read around and rooting is obviously easy. Custom recovery is what im going to be looking into next. Whats your current rom if running custom? If your still on stock, why?
Cheers
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Hello and welcome! I think you'll find the G3 to be a great device, especially now that there is development for it. I am running my Candy5 ROM. It's based on CM12 with some goodies added. Give it a shot once you get TWRP flashed. You won't regret it :good:

timmytim said:
Hello and welcome! I think you'll find the G3 to be a great device, especially now that there is development for it. I am running my Candy5 ROM. It's based on CM12 with some goodies added. Give it a shot once you get TWRP flashed. You won't regret it :good:
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Awesome. I did check that one out. And is already downloaded. I will be playing around with that one and of of course cm12.
Thanks

I'm still using cloudy ROM from the international thread. It is based off of the international stock kit Kat build. Everything works perfectly.
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I was exactly like you except still had my s4 on mf3 firmware (which I passed down to my gramps): I got my g3 a lil after black Friday and love it. I'm running on pa 4.4.4 still since the battery life is phenomenal and basically no bugs. I do plan on going onto cm12 in the near future I think since its gone 'official' a few days ago. Btw I rooted mine with purpledrake
LG D-850

I'm a little confused. Wasn't the whole bumping thing website removed? Can development still happen if roms and kernels can't be bumped?

waiters said:
I'm a little confused. Wasn't the whole bumping thing website removed? Can development still happen if roms and kernels can't be bumped?
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the website was removed because someone open sourced it so things can still be bumped

dankify said:
Hey community! I am currently and sadly a GS4 user with AT&T. Have had to deal with safestrap which im thankful for, never a full unlock. Just purchased a G3 off swappa. Definitely looking forward to having full control over my device without restrictions.
Read around and rooting is obviously easy. Custom recovery is what im going to be looking into next. Whats your current rom if running custom? If your still on stock, why?
Cheers
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[Apologies for the piggyback]
I just got an LG G3 a couple of days ago and still using my first Note (i717) as a tablet. I cannot believe how smooth and fast this thing is, originally I was going to get the Note 4 but I'd rather spend $1.09 than $249.99+tax. So here I am an LG G3 member and it's good to be back on the forums with a fresh device.
Until At&T stop acting like a little-baby-b***h and locking their devices, you can try the available tools and tricks to get by.

Intub8 said:
I'm still using cloudy ROM from the international thread. It is based off of the international stock kit Kat build. Everything works perfectly.
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Do you mind sharing a link.... I tried to install the 1.2 version of Cloudy and it just boot looped....

Coldheat1906 said:
Do you mind sharing a link.... I tried to install the 1.2 version of Cloudy and it just boot looped....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=6315#downloads

I also just got this phone and all I can say is wow. I had a S5 for a little white but I must say I honestly think this phone blows Samsung's flagship out of the water in all ways. Best phone I had to date.
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Rooted? Roms?

Stupid question maybe, but where are all the roms? Has the Verizon S6 not been rooted yet? I'm assuming that is why......?

flooritnfly said:
Stupid question maybe, but where are all the roms? Has the Verizon S6 not been rooted yet? I'm assuming that is why......?
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You are correct. There is no root for the Verizon S6, the international has root and ROMs but not us.

Misterxtc said:
You are correct. There is no root for the Verizon S6, the international has root and ROMs but not us.
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:crying::crying::crying:

Currently no root, likely never will be. See Verizon Note 4 forums if you wanna know what it will be like to own a Verizon s6

Rippley05 said:
Currently no root, likely never will be. See Verizon Note 4 forums if you wanna know what it will be like to own a Verizon s6
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I hate to be a stick in the mud but I agree. Especially since this phone is on lollipop. The N4 might have a chance on KK but I don't see that happening soon either. On the bright side this S6 is running great the way it is and has some nice features so I'm thankful for that.

You know I used to root to get decent performance of of a lagging phone, but I'm not sure I'm missing root that much. Now granted there are a few apps that I miss from no root. But I think I can live without root on this phone at the moment. Subject to change to

I'd love root for the ability to theme (theme store themes are garbage) as well as the ability too add things that should have never been removed. Stock browser, smart manager, etc.
Side note, I really hate that I can't draw on pics/screenshots like I could on my Note 3/4 and my s5. Samsung removes features I use in favor of what? /rant off

Rippley05 said:
Currently no root, likely never will be. See Verizon Note 4 forums if you wanna know what it will be like to own a Verizon s6
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Why do you say it will "likely not be rooted"? Is Lollipop that much harder for the devs to root or something? Or is support dwindling?
I need root mainly because I need to be able to tether for my job on a daily basis and I'm not about to dish out even more $ to VZW.....my unlimited data is my unlimited data and I'll use it how I please.

flooritnfly said:
Why do you say it will "likely not be rooted"? Is Lollipop that much harder for the devs to root or something? Or is support dwindling?
I need root mainly because I need to be able to tether for my job on a daily basis and I'm not about to dish out even more $ to VZW.....my unlimited data is my unlimited data and I'll use it how I please.
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I heard FoxFi works for this without root.

steelersmb said:
I heard FoxFi works for this without root.
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Not sure if I would wanna trust that. I would feel safer being rooted. What's the next best device I can get and will be able to root/rom etc? I'm thinking wait for the G4?

flooritnfly said:
Why do you say it will "likely not be rooted"? Is Lollipop that much harder for the devs to root or something? Or is support dwindling?
I need root mainly because I need to be able to tether for my job on a daily basis and I'm not about to dish out even more $ to VZW.....my unlimited data is my unlimited data and I'll use it how I please.
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Ever since the Mid Galaxy S4 area rooting has been pretty much useless anyway. The most I can do with a rooted S5 is flash lightened TW software which I can do on a non rooted phone. You can flash anything like Cyanogen or custom kernels so rooting now a days is pointless. With that said though it would still be cool if we could
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chrisj22 said:
Ever since the Mid Galaxy S4 area rooting has been pretty much useless anyway. The most I can do with a rooted S5 is flash lightened TW software which I can do on a non rooted phone. You can flash anything like Cyanogen or custom kernels so rooting now a days is pointless. With that said though it would still be cool if we could
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This is not entirely true and depends on your usage. I use automation apps and without root, you don't have the ability to turn on and off GPS, Data, etc. There are other benefits to root as well such as ad blocking.

chrisj22 said:
Ever since the Mid Galaxy S4 area rooting has been pretty much useless anyway. The most I can do with a rooted S5 is flash lightened TW software which I can do on a non rooted phone. You can flash anything like Cyanogen or custom kernels so rooting now a days is pointless. With that said though it would still be cool if we could
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And how exactly can you flash CM with locked bl and no root available?

SotYPL said:
And how exactly can you flash CM with locked bl and no root available?
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I think he meant to say you can't flash those because of locked bootloader
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SotYPL said:
And how exactly can you flash CM with locked bl and no root available?
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Yes I am wondering how tf that is possible also, lol........

Its three weeks in guys it'll gain popularity and will be rooted and most likely unlocked. Its hard to think this would be the first galaxy that isn't. Its not a low legacy device

AKShotgun said:
Its three weeks in guys it'll gain popularity and will be rooted and most likely unlocked. Its hard to think this would be the first galaxy that isn't. Its not a low legacy device
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As far as I know, the Verizon Note 4 still doesn't have root.
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You will never the get VZ S6 bootloader unlock.
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Poloasis said:
You will never the get VZ S6 bootloader unlock.
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Agreed. The S4 bootloader was never unlocked after the first firmware update.
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I miss root only for the fact that I grew to depend on Titanium Backup Pro to set up multiple profiles for apps on my device. Was super handy for all the games I played that I had different accounts for...

should i keep stock or root and flash stuff?

i just got an s6 and enjoy it stock but it does have tons of bloatware and is a little hard to manage (status, verizon messager app, etc)
what did you guys do that you enjoyed and didnt regret on your phone? i used to have xposed but it doesnt work here

wetshrimp said:
i just got an s6 and enjoy it stock but it does have tons of bloatware and is a little hard to manage (status, verizon messager app, etc)
what did you guys do that you enjoyed and didnt regret on your phone? i used to have xposed but it doesnt work here
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Depending on what firmware version you have you may not even be able to root. But personally I did it so I could get rid of the massive amounts of bloatware
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wetshrimp said:
i just got an s6 and enjoy it stock but it does have tons of bloatware and is a little hard to manage (status, verizon messager app, etc)
what did you guys do that you enjoyed and didnt regret on your phone? i used to have xposed but it doesnt work here
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I rooted my s6 and am running a slim version of the stick rom. I found that the battery is slightly better without all the other Samsung apps.
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Rooted and on clean rom lite 1.1.

Rooted on stock ROM but removed bloatware, unwanted ringtones and notifications.

If you're on OC3 or OE2 and you know and fully understand the rooting process and the pros and cons that come along with rooting, GO FOR IT!
Debloat and have more control of your device.
If I weren't stuck on OF1, I'd be abusing the [email protected]#t out of my phone right now.

deliberate.dev said:
If you're on OC3 or OE2 and you know and fully understand the rooting process and the pros and cons that come along with rooting, GO FOR IT!
Debloat and have more control of your device.
If I weren't stuck on OF1, I'd be abusing the [email protected]#t out of my phone right now.
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ugh i think im on of1
i installed that 10min ota update because i wasnt thinking straight. cant tell if i had of1 already or it updated me to of1

Sucks for us then.