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Hi everyone,
So, not sure if I have a unique situation here, but have looked through the forums and haven't found any that seemed to answer my question. Sorry if there's a duplicate situation posted elsewhere. My level is pretty noob...I do pretty much only the basics. I understand about half of what I read, hahaha. Previously had a Verizon Galaxy Nexus that was unlocked/rooted and running Gummy, and then AOKP, so was able to keep up with that to some degree, though things like S-Off, CID, etc., still are a bit confusing to me.
Main target: Update Verizon HTC One (M8) to 4.4.3 Stock
My current situation:
My PC has adb/fastboot ready to go
My phone is already unlocked and S-Off
Running current TWRP recovery (2.8.0.1)
Phone running stock otherwise (4.4.2, Software # 1.55.605.2 Official)
I got the firmware that Tigerstown/Santod posted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159 (no boot/recovery version). I installed via Fastboot, and can confirm that the firmware took hold (e.g. radios definitely updated, reads 1.09.20.0702 in fastboot). Phone starts back up just fine.
Now, I assume I'm just stupidly expecting to see my Android version read 4.4.3, but it's still at 4.4.2. I'm guessing that it's because I only updated firmware, not software. Can also confirm I do not have the option for Extreme Power Saving mode. To add to that, I get the OTA notification that I can download 4.4.3 and update, but of course, I can't, because I'm running TWRP, not stock recovery. Tried flashing the stock 4.4.3 recovery from Tigerstown's thread, but the only thing I see is a picture of a phone with a red triangle, so I had to reflash TWRP, which is working again.
You can probably tell I'm in a bit over my head. Would like to be on 4.4.3 everything (not just the firmware underneath). Don't want to have to wipe everything if I decide to stay stock (have tons of photos and video of my kids that I don't want to have to reorganize), though I'm considering Android Revolution or ViperOneM8 (and would obviously have to wipe then). What am I missing, and what should I be doing? Or, since I'm not running any custom ROMs and the firmware seems to have taken hold, should I just leave it alone for now?
I appreciate any help and direction you can give! Let me know if you need further info that I didn't describe here.
branmuffin17 said:
Hi everyone,
So, not sure if I have a unique situation here, but have looked through the forums and haven't found any that seemed to answer my question. Sorry if there's a duplicate situation posted elsewhere. My level is pretty noob...I do pretty much only the basics. I understand about half of what I read, hahaha. Previously had a Verizon Galaxy Nexus that was unlocked/rooted and running Gummy, and then AOKP, so was able to keep up with that to some degree, though things like S-Off, CID, etc., still are a bit confusing to me.
Main target: Update Verizon HTC One (M8) to 4.4.3 Stock
My current situation:
My PC has adb/fastboot ready to go
My phone is already unlocked and S-Off
Running current TWRP recovery (2.8.0.1)
Phone running stock otherwise (4.4.2, Software # 1.55.605.2 Official)
I got the firmware that Tigerstown/Santod posted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159 (no boot/recovery version). I installed via Fastboot, and can confirm that the firmware took hold (e.g. radios definitely updated, reads 1.09.20.0702 in fastboot). Phone starts back up just fine.
Now, I assume I'm just stupidly expecting to see my Android version read 4.4.3, but it's still at 4.4.2. I'm guessing that it's because I only updated firmware, not software. Can also confirm I do not have the option for Extreme Power Saving mode. To add to that, I get the OTA notification that I can download 4.4.3 and update, but of course, I can't, because I'm running TWRP, not stock recovery. Tried flashing the stock 4.4.3 recovery from Tigerstown's thread, but the only thing I see is a picture of a phone with a red triangle, so I had to reflash TWRP, which is working again.
You can probably tell I'm in a bit over my head. Would like to be on 4.4.3 everything (not just the firmware underneath). Don't want to have to wipe everything if I decide to stay stock (have tons of photos and video of my kids that I don't want to have to reorganize), though I'm considering Android Revolution or ViperOneM8 (and would obviously have to wipe then). What am I missing, and what should I be doing? Or, since I'm not running any custom ROMs and the firmware seems to have taken hold, should I just leave it alone for now?
I appreciate any help and direction you can give! Let me know if you need further info that I didn't describe here.
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The phone with the red triangle is what you are supposed to see. When you see that, you need to hit Vol-Up + Vol-Down and Power and it will take you into recovery. With that, you should be able to do the OTA to 4.4.3. I'm not sure if you need to flash the 4.4.2 firmware first or not. You can give it a try. If it fails then go ahead and flash back to the 4.4.2 firmware from Tigerstown's thread and try it again.
branmuffin17 said:
Hi everyone,
So, not sure if I have a unique situation here, but have looked through the forums and haven't found any that seemed to answer my question. Sorry if there's a duplicate situation posted elsewhere. My level is pretty noob...I do pretty much only the basics. I understand about half of what I read, hahaha. Previously had a Verizon Galaxy Nexus that was unlocked/rooted and running Gummy, and then AOKP, so was able to keep up with that to some degree, though things like S-Off, CID, etc., still are a bit confusing to me.
Main target: Update Verizon HTC One (M8) to 4.4.3 Stock
My current situation:
My PC has adb/fastboot ready to go
My phone is already unlocked and S-Off
Running current TWRP recovery (2.8.0.1)
Phone running stock otherwise (4.4.2, Software # 1.55.605.2 Official)
I got the firmware that Tigerstown/Santod posted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159 (no boot/recovery version). I installed via Fastboot, and can confirm that the firmware took hold (e.g. radios definitely updated, reads 1.09.20.0702 in fastboot). Phone starts back up just fine.
Now, I assume I'm just stupidly expecting to see my Android version read 4.4.3, but it's still at 4.4.2. I'm guessing that it's because I only updated firmware, not software. Can also confirm I do not have the option for Extreme Power Saving mode. To add to that, I get the OTA notification that I can download 4.4.3 and update, but of course, I can't, because I'm running TWRP, not stock recovery. Tried flashing the stock 4.4.3 recovery from Tigerstown's thread, but the only thing I see is a picture of a phone with a red triangle, so I had to reflash TWRP, which is working again.
You can probably tell I'm in a bit over my head. Would like to be on 4.4.3 everything (not just the firmware underneath). Don't want to have to wipe everything if I decide to stay stock (have tons of photos and video of my kids that I don't want to have to reorganize), though I'm considering Android Revolution or ViperOneM8 (and would obviously have to wipe then). What am I missing, and what should I be doing? Or, since I'm not running any custom ROMs and the firmware seems to have taken hold, should I just leave it alone for now?
I appreciate any help and direction you can give! Let me know if you need further info that I didn't describe here.
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SCrosler has posted a stock rooted 4.4.3 ROM. If you flash that you will all up to date (or you could flash Viper 2.4 or NuSense 2.0) essentially flashing any 4.4.3 ROM will get you where you want to be.
Here is the link to the stock, rooted ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...m-stock-rooted-vzw-ota-2-21-605-2-wp-t2874699. With your updated firmware and that ROM you will be stock, and up to date on 4.4.3
@BladeRunner & @jsaxon2, thank you very much for your replies and the help. Looks like this was covered to some degree, and has answered my questions.
Going to try dirty-flashing the ODEX rom. I want to flash Viper pretty badly, but don't want to have to wipe everything right now. When Android L comes out, that will be fully worth starting from scratch. I have just enough patience to wait.
Will confirm shortly that everything has worked.
FYI, dirty flash of the ODEX (just wiped cache/dalvik, left data alone) worked perfectly. Software is now reading 4.4.3. Thanks to @scrosler for the stock ROM!
i installed pa 5 alpha, and im not happy with it... i want to go back to cm, and because the nightly build seems to be unstable, i need to go back to kk. is it possible to just download the latest stable kk release directly to the phone and flash it without computer? or do i need to do something else to get it work going from lollipop to kitkat? i dont have access to a computer so i really need to do this just the phone...
and which files do i need? i looked around the forum but there is like 100 different files to flash. want official and with ota and all that
sewb said:
i installed pa 5 alpha, and im not happy with it... i want to go back to cm, and because the nightly build seems to be unstable, i need to go back to kk. is it possible to just download the latest stable kk release directly to the phone and flash it without computer? or do i need to do something else to get it work going from lollipop to kitkat? i dont have access to a computer so i really need to do this just the phone...
and which files do i need? i looked around the forum but there is like 100 different files to flash. want official and with ota and all that
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The first thing I'll do is give you this:
OnePlus One FAQ
It's actually a sticky at the top of the q&a section you're posting in, very easy to find, and contains answers to the most commonly asked questions.
You can go back to KitKat, but you need to flash the KitKat firmware and KitKat modem first.
You'll find the flashable CM11S ROM zips in this thread:
[ROM][OTA][XNPH05Q] Mirrors for official CM11S roms & OTA updates
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I'm new to the whole rooting and flashing scene. However, I'm good at following instructions, generally pretty good at figuring out how to overcome unexpected problems, and a pretty quick study. I've got the hang of rooting my phone down pat, and I can flash stock ROMs with no trouble. Unfortunately though, I have yet to successfully flash a custom ROM on my Sprint Galaxy S 5 (SM-G900P). First, I thought I'd try for CyanogenMod, but the CM installer says that my device is not supported, and refuses to work for me. I know it can be done without the installer, but I have yet to locate the instructions someplace to do it manually.
After giving up on CM for now, I found Alliance ROM for KitKat 4.4.4, which REALLY intrigues me with its high flexibility. What's more, it's KitKat, which I much prefer over Lolipop. Ever since I switched to Lolipop, my apps have all started crashing frequently, even after being updated, and even TouchWiz itself has started crashing frequently. I also don't like the new drop-down menu or the new Recent Apps display. So, I flashed KitKat 4.4.4 kernal and then tried to flash Alliance ROM, but I just got stuck in a boot loop. I booted back to recovery, flashed the stock 4.4.4 image again, and tried to figure out what to do to get Alliance working. I went through the entire Alliance ROM thread here on xda, and found THIS POST describing a method to get Alliance ROM working on a 4.4.4 kernal without having to flash back to 4.4.2. After following those directions, though, I still wound up in a boot loop. Now, when I did that, I wasn't able to use the de-odexed version, and had to use the odexed one instead. After waiting 2 hours to download both versions, I couldn't get the de-odexed one to flash at all. It gave me an error message about no md5 found, or something like that. Unzipping the zip file would have given me a bunch of disconnected folders, so I just tried to flash it from the zip, but it didn't work. The odexed version, however, had an md5 inside the zip, so I just unzipped and flashed the odexed md5. Still got boot loop, though, after I tried to install Alliance ROM afterward.
So, with all that being said, here's what I'm looking for.
Either:
1.) A reliable way to install Alliance ROM on my Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P)
2.) A different custom ROM that might be better suited to my needs. This is what I'm looking for:
a.) Rooted
b.) debloated
c.) wifi tether and USB tether
d.) KitKat Drop Down and Recent Apps menus
e.) Some badass-looking themes. I really like the look of the Black Glass themes from Alliance, so either THAT or something that looks equally badass
f.) I would like to be able to overclock
g.) want to see CPU usage
h.) battery percent
i.) want to be able to turn off camera shutter sound. (Maybe this can be handled by just installing a different camera app, idk)
j.) Working private mode
k.) fingerprint scanner functionality would be NICE, but not a must. I really only use it for Private mode.
I'm sure there are probably other things that I'd like to see, but those are the ones I can think of right now. So if anyone can tell me how to get Alliance ROM working, or has a suggestion of another custom ROM that would include those features, and that will work with my Sprint Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P), and where I can find it, I'm all ears.
Thanks!
So, from what I have read here, and I skimmed most of it, is a bootloader issue. You not only need version specific kernel but bootloader as well. You're issue might be that you have a kit-kat bootloader trying to flash lollipop or vice versa. Your best bet is to Odin the Official stock tar of which ever version of custom rom you want to flash, i.e 4.4.2, 4.4.4, 5.0. Then you can reroot and flash the coinciding custom rom. Does that make sense?
metalfan78 said:
So, from what I have read here, and I skimmed most of it, is a bootloader issue. You not only need version specific kernel but bootloader as well. You're issue might be that you have a kit-kat bootloader trying to flash lollipop or vice versa. Your best bet is to Odin the Official stock tar of which ever version of custom rom you want to flash, i.e 4.4.2, 4.4.4, 5.0. Then you can reroot and flash the coinciding custom rom. Does that make sense?
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Yeah, that makes sense. Where do I find the Official stock tar? Also, if I flash back to 4.4.2, then reroot and flash Alliance for 4.4.2, can I upgrade from there to 4.4.4 without having to flash again? Or do I have to flash stock 4.4.4 followed by flashing Alliance for 4.4.4?
4.4.2 and 4.4.4 are both kit-kat, so you can flash either one. Look in Sprint Galaxy s5 Android development for the tar files
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2958614
Firmware-Only_Odin_Flashable_ Images_For_4.4.. And_5.0_Roms_Updated_2_7_15
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787760
[LINK][ROM][ODIN][TAR]SM-G900P NE5 (NE5 Modem/Kernel/ROM - Stock)
4.4.2
missionary7 said:
Yeah, that makes sense. Where do I find the Official stock tar? Also, if I flash back to 4.4.2, then reroot and flash Alliance for 4.4.2, can I upgrade from there to 4.4.4 without having to flash again? Or do I have to flash stock 4.4.4 followed by flashing Alliance for 4.4.4?
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Go with 4.4.2, 4.4.4 had such small improvements, you wouldnt even notice. I recommend M.O.A.R. ROM it is the mother of all ROMS. Paired up with ktoons kernal, its amazing!!!
I recently bought a nexus 5, and just updated to 4.4.3. I know this phone runs lollipop but I'm not getting any notifications to update, what do I do?
PS I'm nowhere near confident enough to flash a ROM so suggestions other than that please
Apply OTA updates manually or directly flash the latest factory images. All guides can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
Sup guys,
I've rooted every phone I've had, but I do it so infrequently that I always have to refresh my memory with it. Current situation is that I have a rooted M8 running mostly stock 4.4.4 ROM, but with a bunch of Xposed mods and a few system tweaks - it's dialed in just the way I want it, but the screen is separating so I've got my hands on another M8 running 4.4.2. I basically want to get the 4.4.2 M8 to the state of my 4.4.4 device. I've already made a complete backup ROM from the 4.4.4 phone and I want to restore that ROM to the 4.4.2 device. With the 4.4.2 device, I plan to:
S-Off (Try Firewater. May or may not work. If doesn't work, try Sunshine)
Install recovery - CWM or TWRP
Flash Super SU
Update firmware from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52017763&postcount=2
Flash my complete backup ROM from my current device
Sanity check? Am I missing anything here? When I rooted my current M8 (4.4.2), weaksauce actually worked, and I flashed CWM recovery and Super SU by placing them on the SD card. That is what I plan to do again since that was so easy. Recommendations?
Cheers guys!
j006 said:
Sup guys,
I've rooted every phone I've had, but I do it so infrequently that I always have to refresh my memory with it. Current situation is that I have a rooted M8 running mostly stock 4.4.4 ROM, but with a bunch of Xposed mods and a few system tweaks - it's dialed in just the way I want it, but the screen is separating so I've got my hands on another M8 running 4.4.2. I basically want to get the 4.4.2 M8 to the state of my 4.4.4 device. I've already made a complete backup ROM from the 4.4.4 phone and I want to restore that ROM to the 4.4.2 device. With the 4.4.2 device, I plan to:
S-Off (Try Firewater. May or may not work. If doesn't work, try Sunshine)
Install recovery - CWM or TWRP
Flash Super SU
Update firmware from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52017763&postcount=2
Flash my complete backup ROM from my current device
Sanity check? Am I missing anything here? When I rooted my current M8 (4.4.2), weaksauce actually worked, and I flashed CWM recovery and Super SU by placing them on the SD card. That is what I plan to do again since that was so easy. Recommendations?
Cheers guys!
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firewater sever is taken down, even if you have an old version of it laying around it is useless.. you must pay for sunshine.
but other than that everything looks good.
you have your nandroid backup, on the new m8, s-off using sunshine, then update the firmware from 442 to 444, then flash custom recovery (TWRP is recommended), and then wipe and restore the nandroid and you should be good to go. :good:
(no need to flash supersu as the ROM you have backed up using nandroid is already rooted)
Many thanks! A couple of years ago when I did this I remember it being fairly straightforward. Do you personally find any real benefit in upgrading to one of the Lollipop ROMs this go 'round? Seems like it's more trouble than what you gain, though I may be uninformed of course..
Cheers!
j006 said:
Many thanks! A couple of years ago when I did this I remember it being fairly straightforward. Do you personally find any real benefit in upgrading to one of the Lollipop ROMs this go 'round? Seems like it's more trouble than what you gain, though I may be uninformed of course..
Cheers!
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I find many benefits to LP over KK personally.
If you like a stock ROM we have stock based LP ROMs, and firmware.zip you can flash and you are up an running a stock LP ROM within 10 minutes. Sure you need to set things up, but most can be backed up and if you take some screen shots of everything it's pretty easy to get everything set up to your liking.
If you want some customization there are ROMs like mine, that come mostly stock with some benefits like root, busybox, etc, and then offer you a MOD Pack.
See ROM thread here
If you want to customize pretty much every aspect of the ROM you have Venom at your fingertips.
Venom ROM thread
There is the benefit of having all the security updates with the newest firmware.
We also have Marshmallow 6.0 ROMs out already that are rock solid.
A Google Play Edition ROM found here
And a Sense based ROM found here
You can also run some Sense 7 ROMs that are very stable, you can find one in my linked thread posted above, and in the Development area.
I personally would try things out, that's the great benefit of root/s-off/custom recovery/ROMs
You can always make a nandroid backup of your current ROM, and flash the older firmware to get right back where you left off.
Best of luck, enjoy your flashings