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[GUIDE] From stock GB to Custom JB (Noob-friendly)

STOCK GB ALL THE WAY TO JB CUSTOM ROM
If you run Gingerbread, start from A directly
If you run un-rooted Jellybean, start from B
If you run rooted Jellybean with a custom kernel, start from C.
If you run rooted Jelly Bean without a custom kernel, start from B, but skip number 1 and 6.
You might want to read this before starting, it is optional though, but will give you a better idea of what you're doing.
GUIDE
This guide shall guide you through turning your suckish GB i9070 (not i9070p) to Custom ROM JB Awesomeness.
Unless your phone shipped from Russia, it probably has Gingerbread preinstalled... so, let's first Jellybeanize it.
A) JELLYBEANIZATION:
Download Odin3 from here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...1&d=1341114315. Extract it into a folder.
Download Stock JB firmware from here. http://hotfile.com/dl/222710569/1f2...m-GT-I9070-TSR-I9070XXLQE-1365486223.zip.html . Extract it into a separate folder, you will get a .tar.md5 file.
Make sure you have Kies installed, but not running.
Turn your phone off, and boot into Download mode, this can be done by holding the Vol.Down+Home+Power buttons together at the same time, till it boots.
Press Volume up to continue. Plug in your phone (make sure it's at least 60% charged) . Wait till Odin recognizes (It should say something like COMORT... to the left).
Click on PDA and choose the firmware (.tar.md5) that you extracted in step 2. Click start.
Right now, a virus which will fry your phone's internals is being installed... Calm down, joke.
When your phone boots into JB, and Odin says "PASS". Unplug.
NOTE: There is a chance that you will get a bootloop ( i.e. Android won't boot ). No, no, no... your phone isn't broken! Simply reboot to stock recovery by powering off, then pressing Vol.Up+Home+Power buttons together and wipe data/factory reset. It'll boot nicely
Now, you are currently on a stock Samsung Jellybean firmware, which is not rooted. This basically means that you do not have access to modifying the system files in your ROM, which means that you cannot install any custom kernel, custom recovery or a custom ROM... In section B, you will learn how to gain root access, install a custom kernel with a custom recovery.
B) ROOTING, KERNEL & TWRP/CWM:
Download Shaan's root from here http://d-h.st/ook
Download Temporary cwm from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1987313
Download CoCore + TWRP (TWRP is one of the two recoveries available, we will use it in this guide because it looks less intimidating, and it's touch-enabled ) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...8&d=1363518705
Place all 3(or 2 if you're rooted) zip files in your external SD card
Power off. Boot into recovery by holding Vol.Up+Home+Power.
By navigating via volume buttons, choose install zip from external sd card, and install root.zip... shouldn't take long.
In the same way install update.zip. Now in a few seconds, you will get a different screen, this is Clockworkmod recovery, albeit a temporary one..
In this recovery, go to install zip, then install zip from external sd, and choose CoCore+TWRP. After installation, keep going back until the main cwm screen, and hit reboot.
NOW, Everytime you boot into recovery (which is the way to backing up and installing custom ROMs) you will get TWRP.
Now, you are rooted, with a custom kernel, and TWRP ( a custom recovery). You can either stay on stock Samsung firmware, or continue through section C, and get yourself a custom ROM.
C) INSTALLING A CUSTOM ROM:
Download any custom ROM (Recommendations at the end of the thread) zip and place it in the root of your external (or internal, but i prefer ext.) sd.
Boot into recovery.
Navigate by touch, press backup, and slide as instructed to make a backup.
Go back to the main screen and choose install. If the zip has been placed in ext. sd. then press on external sd and choose the appropriate zip and slide to install. If placed in internal sd, then choose internal sd from the top and go to /emmc folder, and choose zip and install.
When finished, navigate to the recovery home, and press reboot sytem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q- Which of the above will increase my binary counter?
A- None! Let me clarify how the binary counter is tipped. The only way the binary counter can be increased is if you flash anything that is non-official Samsung signed, via Odin.
Q- How do I unroot?
A- You can unroot simply by following the steps in section A and not continuing with the rest of the guide.
Q- I encountered a problem, what now?
A- If the problem is related to this guide and the steps followed in this guide, then post it here, I'll try to help when possible. If you encountered a general problem not related to this guide, please post a thread in the Q&A/Troubleshooting section.
ROM Recommendations
If you want a fully stable ROM, with everything working, Cyanogenmod or Cyanogenmod based ROMs currently do not fit the cirteria, as they some bugs still remain in these. So, you may try one of the stock based ROMs.
[AOSP Themed] - JellyMod - by martin_carpio17 Link here
[S4 Themed] - Light JB - by petraru1 Link here
[AOSP Themed] - Pure Vanilla - by ikaster17 Link here
[Xperia UI Themed] Galaxperia - by Achyut Link here
However, if you'd still like to go for most change, and don't mind the small bugs, then you may try Cyanogenmod or the Cyanogenmod based ROMs below.
Cyanogenmod 10 - by diego-ch and other contributing developers Link here
MIUI v4 - by fedevd Link here
Paranoid Android Port - by nlygamz Link here
Cyanilla - by ikaster17 Link here
This is basically it for this tutorial! Finally eh? But really now, all the above is very very easy once you get used to it, I mean, all the sections in the guide, A, B and C can all be done in 5 minutes, but I've simplified everything as to suite everyone's experience.
Hopefully this guide was useful for you...

If I made any mistakes with this, please correct me

Odp: [GUIDE] From stock GB to Custom JB (Noob-friendly)
That would be very usefull
If only tons of familiar topics wasn't already created ...
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rajman said:
That would be very usefull
If only tons of familiar topics wasn't already created ...
tapatalked
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Excuse me for trying to contribute.

panda00 said:
Excuse me for trying to contribute.
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You have done a good job. Remember, haters gonna hate
Sent from my GT-I9070 using xda premium

Plus, I provided this for newbies who have little to no idea about rooting and the works...

Odp: [GUIDE] From stock GB to Custom JB (Noob-friendly)
Brainiac.shri said:
You have done a good job. Remember, haters gonna hate
Sent from my GT-I9070 using xda premium
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Yup, thanks button is to mainstream.
Hating is way more vintage
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Added and corrected some things... Thanks R_a_z_v_a_n for the corrections.

Your welcome!

there is anyway to add brazilian portuguese language?

fromanbr said:
there is anyway to add brazilian portuguese language?
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I don't think so... until a official JB firmware with the language is released.

Up.. since people are still asking how to root and etc.

Up

A million thanks for the guide .. I've installed Jetmod 4.0 and it's running fine. My only concern is that I created a backup of my previous ROM in the internal storage and now just 33MB space is available for installation of apps. Can you please tell me how to 1. Remove the backup, or 2. Move it to the external storage ?
Thanks !

Go to "my files" - internal (sdcard0 I suppose) select what file u want to move an move to external memory (sdcardExt).

R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Go to "my files" - internal (sdcard0 I suppose) select what file u want to move an move to external memory (sdcardExt).
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I have already tried that, but I am not able to identify the backup. I had used to TWRP to backup and then flash JellyMod. I had looked up on some threads that the backup will be in SD -> TWRP -> Backups (or something similar to this), but there is no such folder in my phone.
:crying:

ttrublu said:
I have already tried that, but I am not able to identify the backup. I had used to TWRP to backup and then flash JellyMod. I had looked up on some threads that the backup will be in SD -> TWRP -> Backups (or something similar to this), but there is no such folder in my phone.
:crying:
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Look for it using Root Explorer (download the app from the play store).

ttrublu said:
I have already tried that, but I am not able to identify the backup. I had used to TWRP to backup and then flash JellyMod. I had looked up on some threads that the backup will be in SD -> TWRP -> Backups (or something similar to this), but there is no such folder in my phone.
:crying:
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in your file manager browse to ext_sd. from within ext_sd you should have a folder labeled nandroid..
also, by default, the backups should be labeled/dated accordingly..
you could also get details on each file from within file manager that will give you more specific info. date created, etc..
hope this helps..

Thanks guys, but I think I didn't make myself clear. The backup is present in the 2GB memory reserved for installing apps. How do I access that storage and remove the backup? I'm an android beginner, so pls have patience with me.

ttrublu said:
Thanks guys, but I think I didn't make myself clear. The backup is present in the 2GB memory reserved for installing apps. How do I access that storage and remove the backup? I'm an android beginner, so pls have patience with me.
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in the "My Files" folder on your phone..
you will see All Files.. select it and youll see extSdCard and sdcard..
go to sdcard to navigate to your back up files after that move them to your memory card extsdcard..
voila.. free space..

[RECOVERY] TWRP 2.7.1.0 touch recovery [selinux][source built]

Team Win Recovery Project 2.x, or twrp2 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. It’s a fully touch driven user interface – no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and completely theme-able. You can change just about every aspect of the look and feel.
DOWNLOAD:
recovery.img
INSTRUCTIONS
- use Mobile Uncle Tools to flash recovery
Porting
I have built this recovery from source with lots of efforts and slow internet If you port it to any other device, please leave a link to this thread with credits
The recovery boots and it has been work flawlessly without any bugs in my test.
rest you can report
now try porting with my new 4.4beta kernel here
first try with stock modules+m4u.ko from zip
then try my modules
happy porting
Enjoy!

changlogs and features can be read at
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2
if adb not detecting in twrp recovery use following drivers
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16893823/Android/ADB/UniversalAdbDriverSetup6.msi
Screenshots in attachment

bindassdost said:
I have built this recovery from source with lots of efforts plus I have no device.
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Bro thanks for twrp 2.7.1
Bt u dont own canvas 2??[emoji15][emoji15]
Keep up the good wrk ill try this recovery
It isnt only for kk rite ??
Can b use wd 4.2 also??
Sent from my A110 using Tapatalk

Thanks
Great work for latest TWRP

I had canvas 2
I had copied it from varun's 2.5 thread forgot to edit that my bad
An yes it can be used on 4.2/4.1 I'm using it on 4.2

bindassdost said:
I had canvas 2
I had copied it from varun's 2.5 thread forgot to edit that my bad
An yes it can be used on 4.2/4.1 I'm using it on 4.2
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Hahaha[emoji3][emoji3][emoji6]
Welll i jst now flashed it
Great work dev
Sent from my A110 using Tapatalk

GREAT WORK BRO...!!!
THE RECOVERY IS WORKING FLALESS WITHOUT ANY LAG BUT I FOUND ONE BUG THAT INTERNAL SDCARD IS NOT MOUNTING
ALLOVER BEST RECOVERY :good:

[email protected] said:
GREAT WORK BRO...!!!
THE RECOVERY IS WORKING FLALESS WITHOUT ANY LAG BUT I FOUND ONE BUG THAT INTERNAL SDCARD IS NOT MOUNTING
ALLOVER BEST RECOVERY :good:
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Bro wat u meant by sayin internal sdcard??
Phone inbuilt or external wic we insert
Srry to ask silly
Bt in sm rom external is shown internal!!
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@bindassdost
Thanks for building the recovery but as mentioned by other there are some problem
1. cannot mounting emmc in the recovery, cant use internal memory to flash file or restoration function.
2. there may be some problem with restore function, as i cant see me backup. (Backup created by TWRP 2.6)
3. unable to get logcat from recovery.
"/sbin/sh: exec: line 1: logcat: not found"
ones again thanks for your hard work and request you to please address these issued to make it bugless.

subhashdas said:
@bindassdost
Thanks for building the recovery but as mentioned by other there are some problem
1. cannot mounting emmc in the recovery, cant use internal memory to flash file or restoration function.
2. there may be some problem with restore function, as i cant see me backup. (Backup created by TWRP 2.6)
3. unable to get logcat from recovery.
"/sbin/sh: exec: line 1: logcat: not found"
ones again thanks for your hard work and request you to please address these issued to make it bugless.
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Bro generate new backup
It will be seen
I thnk it dsnt recognise the 2.6 backup
Cz the format have chnged
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[email protected] said:
GREAT WORK BRO...!!!
THE RECOVERY IS WORKING FLALESS WITHOUT ANY LAG BUT I FOUND ONE BUG THAT INTERNAL SDCARD IS NOT MOUNTING
ALLOVER BEST RECOVERY :good:
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subhashdas said:
@bindassdost
Thanks for building the recovery but as mentioned by other there are some problem
1. cannot mounting emmc in the recovery, cant use internal memory to flash file or restoration function.
2. there may be some problem with restore function, as i cant see me backup. (Backup created by TWRP 2.6)
3. unable to get logcat from recovery.
"/sbin/sh: exec: line 1: logcat: not found"
ones again thanks for your hard work and request you to please address these issued to make it bugless.
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this is my first attempt at compiling recovery
will try to solve out these bugs in next release

bindassdost said:
this is my first attempt at compiling recovery
will try to solve out these bugs in next release
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Bro 1 thing i know is ur a really gr8 developer n ur kernel are simply gr8 , hats off to ur development:victory::angel: n i m damn sure that u ll solve all the bugs in this recovery n make it a gr8 one:good:

new twrp is uploaded with internal sd card bug fixed select card to take or restore backup
logcat not found error is due to the fact twrp uses sh binary from sbin which doesnt have logcat command so first use command to copy your sh to sbin then try logcat
rohit83 said:
Bro 1 thing i know is ur a really gr8 developer n ur kernel are simply gr8 , hats off to ur development:victory::angel: n i m damn sure that u ll solve all the bugs in this recovery n make it a gr8 one:good:
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thanks for such words brother really appreciate that

Wow bindasboost your too fast and too quick
Appreciate ua work greatly bro
Hats off[emoji106][emoji106]
Thanks for fixing bugs of recovery
Even though last build was fine fr me
[emoji4]
Sent from my A110 using Tapatalk

i downloaded the recovery just now. facing problem regarding internal sd not showing up. u say that it is fixed but i am facing it,

Recognized Noob said:
i downloaded the recovery just now. facing problem regarding internal sd not showing up. u say that it is fixed but i am facing it,
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Bro try to reflash it cz in my cell wvrythn is wrkin fine
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yes I'm waiting for this version thanks buddy u r awesome or it's support kitket

bindassdost said:
new twrp is uploaded with internal sd card bug fixed select card to take or restore backup
logcat not found error is due to the fact twrp uses sh binary from sbin which doesnt have logcat command so first use command to copy your sh to sbin then try logcat
thanks for such words brother really appreciate that
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bro now the recovery is perfect....!!! And suitable for daily use
but i found a new bug
usb is not getting mount in pc
otherwise now it is bugless...

Brilliant work like always - Thanks
You've always been a Brilliant Developer and doing great :laugh:
Thank you so much for your value able time and the effort you've made :good:

[email protected] said:
bro now the recovery is perfect....!!! And suitable for daily use
but i found a new bug
usb is not getting mount in pc
otherwise now it is bugless...
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I'm currently synching cm11 sources
It will take arround a month Atleast on my slow internet
Will solve this bug there after

[Q] Cannot access SD-Card in Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H ?

Hello folks, i have Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H and i have rooted my phone and installed the CWM recovery, which i think has done good.
Even the phone after being rooted hasn't done me any good.
I had initially started a topic here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/help/copy-to-ssd-samsung-galaxy-core-2-sm-t3033178
But the OP hasn't been able to give me some working solutions.
So i am asking to anyone who knows about this stuff. I have rooted and installed CWM recovery, that still given me authority
over my SD-Card, i cannot copy/paste/delete/rename basically access it fully.
The only way i can do is, remove the SD-Card and insert in a Card reader and copy/paste/delete etc.
But i cannot directly do from phone itself.
I already have fX Explorer, Solid explorer and ES File Explorer.
Nothing has worked, so i am asking can anyone show me how to do that.
I would be grateful for your suggestion.
Awaiting reply.

desktopuser said:
Hello folks, i have Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H and i have rooted my phone and installed the CWM recovery, which i think has done good.
Even the phone after being rooted hasn't done me any good.
I had initially started a topic here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/help/copy-to-ssd-samsung-galaxy-core-2-sm-t3033178
But the OP hasn't been able to give me some working solutions.
So i am asking to anyone who knows about this stuff. I have rooted and installed CWM recovery, that still given me authority
over my SD-Card, i cannot copy/paste/delete/rename basically access it fully.
The only way i can do is, remove the SD-Card and insert in a Card reader and copy/paste/delete etc.
But i cannot directly do from phone itself.
I already have fX Explorer, Solid explorer and ES File Explorer.
Nothing has worked, so i am asking can anyone show me how to do that.
I would be grateful for your suggestion.
Awaiting reply.
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Have you flashed new firmware ?
New kernels (boot.img) have default ro acess to sdcard !
Please state your infos :
Model
Modem
Core build ...
The workaround I provide for this type won't work after update !!!
You will have to flash previous boot or recompile the new boot
Regards.

StratOS_HTC said:
Have you flashed new firmware ?
New kernels (boot.img) have default ro acess to sdcard !
Please state your infos :
Model
Modem
Core build ...
The workaround I provide for this type won't work after update !!!
You will have to flash previous boot or recompile the new boot
Regards.
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My Mobile is Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H , please see the snapshot to see the version number.

desktopuser said:
My Mobile is Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H , please see the snapshot to see the version number.
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This is still old release, donno why U can't access the extSdCard with current provided infos.

StratOS_HTC said:
This is still old release, donno why U can't access the extSdCard with current provided infos.
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Its ok, i totally lost interest in it.

desktopuser said:
Its ok, i totally lost interest in it.
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Have U read my last reply ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59071633&postcount=11
The FS /system and other too is/are readonly (ro) in device, so if u want to delete or copy inside this partition u must change it to rw (readwrite), it's better for you to use some Explorer root based application like FX Explorer with root addon ...
If u have copied the update zip to extSdCard and run the update procedure in stock recovery U should be able to copy/edit/delete files on your extSdCard - Card if the install were sucessfull.
For a check: Install app https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...=nextapp.sdfix and check again things now U'r rooted. Regards
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StratOS_HTC said:
Have U read my last reply ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59071633&postcount=11
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I have already installed at least a dozen of explorer, most promising was fx explorer with it free root access add-on, the other was ES File
explorer. They both can't copy/paste files to Memory card.
My device is Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H, Android 4.4.2. I have already rooted and installed CWR mode, but i havn't flashed my firmware.
I am searching now for a possible firmware update, that could access memory card.
Could you do a small part from your side and find a firmware that can be flashed in my device, i will try from my side. :good:
Will update , if i find some solution.

KK SDCard fix
desktopuser said:
I have already installed at least a dozen of explorer, most promising was fx explorer with it free root access add-on, the other was ES File
explorer. They both can't copy/paste files to Memory card.
My device is Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H, Android 4.4.2. I have already rooted and installed CWR mode, but i havn't flashed my firmware.
I am searching now for a possible firmware update, that could access memory card.
Could you do a small part from your side and find a firmware that can be flashed in my device, i will try from my side. :good:
Will update , if i find some solution.
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The users in this forum don't know how to read posts. U'r among them too. Sorry for my statement, but it's true.
It's not only the explorers,apps or managers that can copy files from/to. The KitKat have a fix for KitKat SDCard ro access.
For a check: Install app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix and check again things now U'r rooted. Regards
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.
Check and recheck the posts again, U'll find that you too fast jump to miss.. conclusions ... same as sometimes me too.
I am searching now for a possible firmware update, that could access memory card.
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All of the stock firmwares uses KK RO acess for SdCard unless U install some custom & fixed ones.
Have also provided many tutorials in the subforums detaily how to fix it for GC2 models.
Latest firmwares uses some extra functionality regarding SDCards, fix will not work unless ...
Enjoy.
Read your start thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/help/copy-to-ssd-samsung-galaxy-core-2-sm-t3033178
Regards

OK, thanks for the statement. I accept, i am a newbie here. I can figure my way through most of the other forum out there.
But one pertaining to Mobile device require's little more knowledge, because its tricky, since there are a huge number of devices.
I am not a regular visitor.
Anyways, i found a firmware for my device.
Link:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G355H/
http://samsung-updates.com/details/42605/Galaxy_Core_2/SM-G355H/INS/G355HXXU0AOC1.html
The second link to the firmware matched the hashes to the link in the first link.
Did the Odin thing, and all the necessary steps. But still i am not able to copy/paste/delete etc function.
So i technically give up for this device, i'll use it as it is.
@StratOS_HTC: I tried the KitKat access app from Google Play store, a number of them. But they all showed similar results.
But i'll be open to your opinion.
Thank you.:good:

desktopuser said:
Hello folks, i have Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355H and i have rooted my phone and installed the CWM recovery, which i think has done good.
Even the phone after being rooted hasn't done me any good.
I had initially started a topic here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/help/copy-to-ssd-samsung-galaxy-core-2-sm-t3033178
Awaiting reply.
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As said and will said again :
Please read carefully !
Hope your phone works ok and everything else on phone is ok.
If you can't access your extSdCard throught phone do a low level format ( and hope you don't use 64 GB ).
Hope also you don't use any other EXT partition on your sdcard. or any other sd linkage or swap options on your sdcard
Format the sdcard as only extFAT or FAT on any other comp card reader and reformat it on the phone !
Now you should be able to access the sdcard on your phone if every thing else on phone is ok.
If U'r rooted on stock ( KitKat sdcard restriction ) and if U have installed nextapp.sdfix and grant su access to it the app will change this permissions for you and you will be able to aceess rw to sdcard now.

[Q] Rooting Xperia E3 D2203 (4.4.4)

Hello everyone... I recently updated my phone to 4.4.4 via flashtool. It's obvious that it's unrooted now as it's on stock kernel. Is there any chance that anyone is going to make a custom kernel to root D2203 variant with 4.4.4 installed?? Plz let me know asap. Badly need root. Storage issues. Gotta need Link2SD for moving apps and removing bloatware for storage restoration. And it's a root demanding app as you know. Thanks.

ShanePunk123 said:
Hello everyone... I recently updated my phone to 4.4.4 via flashtool. It's obvious that it's unrooted now as it's on stock kernel. Is there any chance that anyone is going to make a custom kernel to root D2203 variant with 4.4.4 installed?? Plz let me know asap. Badly need root. Storage issues. Gotta need Link2SD for moving apps and removing bloatware for storage restoration. And it's a root demanding app as you know. Thanks.
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see it, and next time search before asking.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58407747&postcount=1

pedroj666 said:
see it, and next time search before asking.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58407747&postcount=1
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Hey thank you for sharing the link. But I already got rid of the problem. Help appreciated.

Hello everyone . I need some help with something. I did a partition of my sd card for link2sd. But when I go to re create mount scripts I've tried with every extention ext2 3 4 fat32 fat16 but I get the same error evewyime. Mount script cannot be created mount operation not permitted.what could be the cause of this??? Plz help ASAP. Phone is fully rooted with su version 2.46.
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Try to partition using cwm recovery

ShanePunk123 said:
Hello everyone . I need some help with something. I did a partition of my sd card for link2sd. But when I go to re create mount scripts I've tried with every extention ext2 3 4 fat32 fat16 but I get the same error evewyime. Mount script cannot be created mount operation not permitted.what could be the cause of this??? Plz help ASAP. Phone is fully rooted with su version 2.46.
Sent from my D2203 using XDA Free mobile app
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Does this:
install "MiniTool Partition Wizard Free" then creates two partitions.
VERY IMPORTANT, defines the 2 partitions as PRIMARY.
sees the attachment.

ShanePunk123 said:
Hello everyone . I need some help with something. I did a partition of my sd card for link2sd. But when I go to re create mount scripts I've tried with every extention ext2 3 4 fat32 fat16 but I get the same error evewyime. Mount script cannot be created mount operation not permitted.what could be the cause of this??? Plz help ASAP. Phone is fully rooted with su version 2.46.
Sent from my D2203 using XDA Free mobile app
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Are you sure that your system is prepared to mount system as r/w?
Are you using the Universal init.d to achieve the full root?

pedroj666 said:
Are you sure that your system is prepared to mount system as r/w?
Are you using the Universal init.d to achieve the full root?
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Ya I using universal init.d. For now I have dropped the idea of creating partitions. There is no cwm kernel in my system. Maybe Root isn't working properly. I'll wait till someone develops a kernel for D2203 (4.4.4). that way root will work normally. Till then I'm just using it to convert some of the system apps to user apps and moving them to sd card. things are going fine for now. Got 1.4 gb free in internal. So let's wait and see if someone finally releases the cwm recovery for my model. Thanks btw.

ShanePunk123 said:
Ya I using universal init.d. For now I have dropped the idea of creating partitions. There is no cwm kernel in my system. Maybe Root isn't working properly. I'll wait till someone develops a kernel for D2203 (4.4.4). that way root will work normally. Till then I'm just using it to convert some of the system apps to user apps and moving them to sd card. things are going fine for now. Got 1.4 gb free in internal. So let's wait and see if someone finally releases the cwm recovery for my model. Thanks btw.
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I have 4.4.4 on D2203 with full root and without cwm. I have the "Link2SD Plus" working perfectly without any requirement of cmw!
My D2203 has the boot loader unlocked, does not have any cwm recovery installed, and only use the "Universal init.d" to run the "SYSTEM MOUNT FIX" so you can use without restriction "Link2SD Plus!
If you are not able to create links to the second Partition is because you are doing something wrong!

pedroj666 said:
I have 4.4.4 on D2203 with full root and without cwm. I have the "Link2SD Plus" working perfectly without any requirement of cmw!
My D2203 has the boot loader unlocked, does not have any cwm recovery installed, and only use the "Universal init.d" to run the "SYSTEM MOUNT FIX" so you can use without restriction "Link2SD Plus!
If you are not able to create links to the second Partition is because you are doing something wrong!
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Ya you're right. I am probably doing something wrong. could you guide me thru the process which u applied for gaining system -rw ?? becoz I followed this guide
Fixing ability to mount system as r/w for D2203,D2206,D2243 (LTE)
THIS IS REQUIRED TO INSTALL XPOSED OR LINK2SD OR OTHER APPS WHICH WRITE ON SYSTEM
UPDATED
important - goto settings=>about phone tap on build number until it say,s no need,you are already a devloper. Then go back and open developer options and enable usb debugging
Step 0 - install BusyBox installer and Universal Init.d
Step 1 - Download this SYSTEM MOUNT FIX.zip and extract and run runme.bat
Step 2 - Now Open Universal Init.d Change Switch From Off to On
Step 3 - Now reboot and install busybox. (if busybox install it mean success and if it fail then ask me about it)
Now you can mount system as rw!!!
And according to it, I did everything written in it. Did i do some step wrong?
What all do you do in Universal Init.d? Because I only turned the switch on after runnnig the batch command in the computer from the post of vinay.. the developer. So if you could plz guide me thru the steps which you took after installing 4.4.4 and Superuser. Coz I'm also using Link2sd plus . I suppose that size of the SD card doesn't matter right? Because I'm making partition of 1 gb out of a 2 gb SD card.

ShanePunk123 said:
Ya you're right. I am probably doing something wrong. could you guide me thru the process which u applied for gaining system -rw ?? becoz I followed this guide
Fixing ability to mount system as r/w for D2203,D2206,D2243 (LTE)
THIS IS REQUIRED TO INSTALL XPOSED OR LINK2SD OR OTHER APPS WHICH WRITE ON SYSTEM
UPDATED
important - goto settings=>about phone tap on build number until it say,s no need,you are already a devloper. Then go back and open developer options and enable usb debugging
Step 0 - install BusyBox installer and Universal Init.d
Step 1 - Download this SYSTEM MOUNT FIX.zip and extract and run runme.bat
Step 2 - Now Open Universal Init.d Change Switch From Off to On
Step 3 - Now reboot and install busybox. (if busybox install it mean success and if it fail then ask me about it)
Now you can mount system as rw!!!
And according to it, I did everything written in it. Did i do some step wrong?
What all do you do in Universal Init.d? Because I only turned the switch on after runnnig the batch command in the computer from the post of vinay.. the developer. So if you could plz guide me thru the steps which you took after installing 4.4.4 and Superuser. Coz I'm also using Link2sd plus . I suppose that size of the SD card doesn't matter right? Because I'm making partition of 1 gb out of a 2 gb SD card.
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Does the following:
1 Flash any firmware (18.5.C.0.19 UK)
2 Download and copy to the root of the sd card SuperSU.zip
3 Connect you phone to your pc in Fastboot mode (Turn off your phone and connect usb while pressing vol up)
4 Click on SELECT KERNEL TO FLASH KERNEL CHOOSER WINDOW will open now click on *.sin and change it to *.img Now Select BOOT_D2203_4.4.2.img(Click Here To Download BOOT_D2203_4.4.2.img) and select open KERNEL WILL BE FLASHED
5 Now disconnect USB and press power button on phone. Phone will vibrate with purpule notification light press vol up and down untill you see CWM recovery.
6 Select INSTALL ZIP IN CWM
7 Select 2nd option which is chose zip From /S..... now navigate to UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.zip and press power button.
8 now go back to first page and go to Advance and choose Power Off option --> Fix Root and then connect usb press vol down.
9 You will see Flashtools say Device Connected in FlashMode Now click on Thunder Button.
10 And select FLASH MODE and Click OK Select Firmware and in Wipe Menu Remove mark From CACHE AND DATA and in Exclude Menu Mark All but not Kernel. Now Click on Flash button.
11 After Flash Remove USB and Boot Device.
After all this, we only have half "root"!
Now we get the full root!
IMPORTANT- goto settings=>about phone tap on build number until it say,s no need,you are already a devloper. Then go back and open developer options and enable usb debugging
Step 1 install Universal Init.d
Run the Universal init.d (it is normal for error!)
Step 2 - Download this SYSTEM MOUNT FIX.zip and extract and run runme.bat
VERY IMPORTANTE! RUN MULTIPLE TIMES THE "RUN ME" TO STOP APPEARING ERROR MESSAGE! (I RUN 3 TIMES!)
See the attached image
Step 3 - Now reboot and install busybox. (if busybox install it mean success and if it fail then ask me about it)
If you followed all the steps correctly should appear in the list of scripts "Universal init.d" something called "NS".
Good luck and excuse my English.
google translator!

D2203,D2206,D2243 anyone provide me kernel.sin from ftf file of firmware 18.5.C.0.19 4.4.4 kitkat.
i need it to make cwm recovery kernel for you guy,s

vinay said:
D2203,D2206,D2243 anyone provide me kernel.sin from ftf file of firmware 18.5.C.0.19 4.4.4 kitkat.
i need it to make cwm recovery kernel for you guy,s
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Is this what you needed? I extracted the kernel.sin file by opening the ftf file using winrar. I have attached it.

ShanePunk123 said:
Is this what you needed? I extracted the kernel.sin file by opening the ftf file using winrar. I have attached it.
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Yes,
That what i need.
Is this from 18.5.C.0.19 firmware.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual.

yup it is... D2203_18.5.C.0.19_Customized_UK this is the file's name.

ShanePunk123 said:
yup it is... D2203_18.5.C.0.19_Customized_UK this is the file's name.
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Do you know how to fix softbrick.
Cause i need someone to test kernel.
All you gotta do is
If kernel won't boot then flash stock
If your reply is yes then i will pm you a test build.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual.

vinay said:
Do you know how to fix softbrick.
Cause i need someone to test kernel.
All you gotta do is
If kernel won't boot then flash stock
If your reply is yes then i will pm you a test build.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual.
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yes...

ShanePunk123 said:
yes...
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I will sent you kernel in next few hours or tomorrow morning.
Mediafire upload or Googledrive.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual.

alright.. Not a problem...

ShanePunk123 said:
alright.. Not a problem...
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I sent you kernel.
Test and reply.
ASAP.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual.

[TWRP 3.0.0][TAB 4 7.0][ROOT] Install TWRP and ROOT your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0

INSTALL TWRP AND ROOT
YOUR GALAXY TAB 4​​​​
This is for Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 SM-T23x / NU models.
New Updet : Flasheble zips of all TWRP versions! Download Link is given at the end of the thread.
Code:
WARNING:
1. Warranty will be void if you install a Custom Recovery and ROOT your device.
2. I am not responsible for any thing wrong happen with your device. Do this at your own risk.
3. If you blame me, I will lough at you.
4. But you can always PM me or comment here if any thing wrong happen to your device. I will try to help you.
REQUIRED:
PC
Data Cable
Your TAB 4
Some Basic Knowledge (very important!!)
A working Brain !!!! (It is inside your head)
INSTRUCTIONS:
First of all you have to download the ROOT Samsung Galaxy TAB 4 v4.zip from HERE.
My zip contains :
Odin_v3.09
SAMSUNG_USB_Driver.exe
recovery.tar.md5 (TWRP 2.8.7.0)
UPDATE-SuperSU.zip
Extract the zip.
Install Samsung USB driver (Given in the zip) on your pc if you don't have this. If you have already installed the driver, ignore this step.
Now, lets start installing TWRP...
Open ODIN in your PC.
Put your Tablet in download mode by Pressing the Home button + Power + Volume Down. Release buttons ,when you see a warning ; then press the volume up (vol +) to continue to download mode.
Connect your Tablet to your PC
There is a option named 'AP' in the ODIN . Just tick that and click on 'AP'.
Now Select the recovery.tar.md5 file from the extracted zip.
Then untick the Auto Reboot ontion on ODIN
Press START Button.
Wait till flashing is finished.
After flashing is finished, press Home Button + Volume Up + Power button togather to reboot into recovery.
TWRP is now installed successfully!
Now to update the recovery to TWRP 3.0.0, just flash the TWRP 3.0.0 zip from below.
ROOTING PROCESS :
FIRST OF ALL YOU HAVE TO TRANSFER THE UPDATE-SuperSU.zip FILE( I have given in the zip) IN THE INTERNAL MEMORY OF YOUR TABLET
BOOT INTO RECOVERY MODE BY PRESSING POWER BUTTON+HOME BUTTON+VOLUME UP BUTTON
NOW SELECT INSTALL
CHOOSE THE UPDATE-SuperSU.zip FROM THE INTERNAL MEMORY OF YOUR TABLET
FLASH THE FILE AND THEN RESTART YOUR TABLET
[NEW UPDATE]
Flashable zips of TWRP:
If you have a lower version of TWRP installed, you can flash the zip to update directly !! :laugh:
TWRP 3.0.0 (25/03/2016):
Download Lnk: Android File Host
Older Versions:
TWRP 2.8.7.0 (29/07/2014):
Download Lnk: Android File Host​
Bugs of TWRP 3.0.0 :
No Bugs!! :laugh:
Bugs of TWRP 2.7.8.0 :
Probably MTP is not working Fixed
Unable to restore backups Fized
Can't clear Cache partition from wipe option Fixed
ExtSdCard is not showing Fixed
Meny Thanks & Credits:
TeamWin for this beautiful recovery.
@reas0n for the TWRP 2.8.7.0 Recovery img and all fixing.
@sub77 for the TWRP 3.0.0.
:angel: :good:
DON'T FORGET TO GIVE A THANKS, IF YOU FOUND THE POST HELPFUL
:good: :angel:​

Just out of curiosity, why do you keep reposting root methods that others have shared?

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Just out of curiosity, why do you keep reposting root methods that others have shared?
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I think this tutorial is more easy and effective... I explained evry steps... The tutorial link you have given in not perfect. It is not working.

Hi, new here on this forum my wife bought my daughter a tab 4, itsversiin is 4.4.2 i wanted to root it but when i check the forum theres no SM-T231 on the roms available. I have a note 3 under omega 25.1 LP. Can anyone help me wih my daughters tab and suggest a good rom. Alsonif a root my daughters tab can she use "whatsapp"? Thanking you guys in advance.

There is no custom rom for SM-T231... But you can root it to customise it like lollipop.
Sent from my SM-T231 using XDA Free mobile app

knive13 said:
Hi, new here on this forum my wife bought my daughter a tab 4, itsversiin is 4.4.2 i wanted to root it but when i check the forum theres no SM-T231 on the roms available. I have a note 3 under omega 25.1 LP. Can anyone help me wih my daughters tab and suggest a good rom. Alsonif a root my daughters tab can she use "whatsapp"? Thanking you guys in advance.
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There is no custom rom for SM-T231... But you can root it to customise it like lollipop. And Whatsapp don't need root access. Your daughter can use it without rooting the tab.
Sent from my SM-T231 using XDA Free mobile app

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BRoy_98 said:
There is no custom rom for SM-T231... But you can root it to customise it like lollipop. And Whatsapp don't need root access. Your daughter can use it without rooting the tab.
Sent from my SM-T231 using XDA Free mobile app
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thats sad to hear theres no custom rom for her tablet, regarding whats app i cant seem to make it work on her tablet in play store it says application not compatible.

knive13 said:
regarding whats app i cant seem to make it work on her tablet in play store it says application not compatible.
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In settings > security, enable installation from unknown sources. Download the apk file from apkmirror to your tablet. Open the apk file with a file explorer, install

whats app i cant seem to make it work on her tablet in play store it says application not compatible.
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Did you try Whatsapp in other devices ?
You can get 'application not compitable' error for three ressons :
1. Some apps are marked as only being compatible with certain phones or tablets. However, they may run just fine on unsupported devices.
2. Some apps are only allowed to be installed in certain countries.
3. All apps have a minimum version of Android they require.
I think your problem is either No. 1 or No. 2 .
For Problem No. 1, you can download & install Merket Helper app. This app needs root permission. This can chenge the device model Name. Replace the name with a supported device. Know more about Merket Helper App here .
For problem No. 2, Download the .APK file of Whatsapp from here and install it.

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Hii friends.. Is this helpfull to you?

Thanks, was quick & painless ?

ZephCr said:
Thanks, was quick & painless
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Welcome bro..! :fingers-crossed:

Updated TWRP (2.8.7.x) for SM-T230 (Tab4 7.0)
Everything should work besides MTP (ADB is more important than MTP for me, they were breaking each other).
Download: Google Drive
@BRoy_98 please check it, You can add it to OP if You want then.

reas0n said:
Updated TWRP (2.8.7.x) for SM-T230 (Tab4 7.0)
Everything should work besides MTP (ADB is more important than MTP for me, they were breaking each other).
Download: Google Drive
@BRoy_98 please check it, You can add it to OP if You want then.
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Thanks... I am updating your google drive link in OP in 5 mints. :good::good::fingers-crossed:

reas0n said:
Updated TWRP (2.8.7.x) for SM-T230 (Tab4 7.0)
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Btw, who is the devloper of this version?

BRoy_98 said:
Btw, who is the devloper of this version?
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I compiled it by myself, lol

reas0n said:
I compiled it by myself, lol
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Oh.. Good work..!! I am gonna updet mine too..!!!

Best Thread so far
Sent from my SM-T231 using XDA Free mobile app

reas0n said:
Updated TWRP (2.8.7.x) for SM-T230 (Tab4 7.0)
Everything should work besides MTP (ADB is more important than MTP for me, they were breaking each other).
Download: Google Drive
@BRoy_98 please check it, You can add it to OP if You want then.
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BRoy_98 said:
Thanks... I am updating your google drive link in OP in 5 mints. :good::good::fingers-crossed:
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Thank you guys for the update. I love the new TWRP. Works well on the SM-T230NU.
Huge thanks to @reas0n and @BRoy_98
I made a flashable zip for those that are interested. - just reboot to recovery > flash zip > reboot recovery (to check out the new TWRP) > reboot system
link : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347785245
MD5 SUM : 204060fc756bc03bf239dad163d5e3d2