I just want to get this straight before I do anything rash. In order to install a custom rom ie MOAR on my sm-900p if the rom says 5.0.2 does my android version have to be the same or can it be 5.0 and still work without bricking? Along these same lines, is it possible to downgrade to 4.4.4 via the stock room and will there be any issues? I have also read about leaked stuff like I am running 5.0 and if I wanted to somehow get a leaked 5.0.2 rom how does this work?
Thanks in advance.
jvenz76 said:
I just want to get this straight before I do anything rash. In order to install a custom rom ie MOAR on my sm-900p if the rom says 5.0.2 does my android version have to be the same or can it be 5.0 and still work without bricking? Along these same lines, is it possible to downgrade to 4.4.4 via the stock room and will there be any issues? I have also read about leaked stuff like I am running 5.0 and if I wanted to somehow get a leaked 5.0.2 rom how does this work?
Thanks in advance.
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If you want to install MOAR, check the MOAR FAQ and it should answer all you questions. Post#2 is a step by step on installing. Recommend you stay away from leaked versions until you're more comfortable about how to get out of a problem. MOAR 6.0 is based on the official Lollipop release. If you have any MOAR questions after you've read the instructions, feel free to post on that thread.
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If you want to install MOAR, check the MOAR FAQ and it should answer all you questions. Post#2 is a step by step on installing. Recommend you stay away from leaked versions until you're more comfortable about how to get out of a problem. MOAR 6.0 is based on the official Lollipop release. If you have any MOAR questions after you've read the instructions, feel free to post on that thread.
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Ty for the response, but, I already realize that there is a rom for 5.0 it was just an example. I really wanted to know about the android versions and if they have to be the same ie can I flash a rom that is for 5.0.2 even though my android version is 5.0?
jvenz76 said:
Ty for the response, but, I already realize that there is a rom for 5.0 it was just an example. I really wanted to know about the android versions and if they have to be the same ie can I flash a rom that is for 5.0.2 even though my android version is 5.0?
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Yes you can. You can also go back to 4.4.x but it requires flashing firmware back for Kitkat.
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Yes you can. You can also go back to 4.4.x but it requires flashing firmware back for Kitkat.
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Is there a link to describe this process?
jvenz76 said:
Is there a link to describe this process?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...irmwareonlyodinflashabl-imagesfor4-4-t2958614
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Ok, so I've been doing a lot of reading, and would like some confirmation for if I understand this part correctly, I had a hard time finding anything on flashing rules for the moto g.
In general you can flash any rom stock or custom back and forth as long as you stay within the same version number or you can update, but no downgrading, am I right? So if I have a boost moto g with stock 4.4.2 and I flash to Verizon stock 4.4.2(for pageplus) or CM11(for custom rom) I can then turnaround and flash boost stock 4.4.2 and everything will be fine? as long as I don't upgrade to 4.4.4 in which case I would be fine as long as I stay within 4.4.4 roms?
Please let me know if I understand this correctly, and if I missed any small but important details that have to do with rom flashing.
deanspeed said:
Ok, so I've been doing a lot of reading, and would like some confirmation for if I understand this part correctly, I had a hard time finding anything on flashing rules for the moto g.
In general you can flash any rom stock or custom back and forth as long as you stay within the same version number or you can update, but no downgrading, am I right? So if I have a boost moto g with stock 4.4.2 and I flash to Verizon stock 4.4.2(for pageplus) or CM11(for custom rom) I can then turnaround and flash boost stock 4.4.2 and everything will be fine? as long as I don't upgrade to 4.4.4 in which case I would be fine as long as I stay within 4.4.4 roms?
Please let me know if I understand this correctly, and if I missed any small but important details that have to do with rom flashing.
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yep you got it correctly..
theonecallednick said:
yep you got it correctly..
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It's about time someone answered. Thank you so much for your response
deanspeed said:
It's about time someone answered. Thank you so much for your response
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no problem bro, happy to help
Actually you can't downgrade from 4.4.x to 4.3 because the bootloader is different and if you try you'll brick your device but you can flash any rom back and forth if is based on 4.4.x because the minor release are just small bugfix to the system. So actually what said theonecallednick it's not totally true.
Hi,
I was wondering what steps I would need to take to go from
TF300T
Stock 4.1.1
Build# JRO03C.WW_epad-10.4.2.9-20120809
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To be able to flash into a Kitkat Stock-based ROM or KatKiss 5.0.1? I need to stick with stock based so my flashed touch firmware will stay.
If someone could link me to the proper tutorials/guides that would be great.
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Hi,
I was wondering what steps I would need to take to go from
To be able to flash into a Kitkat Stock-based ROM or KatKiss 5.0.1? I need to stick with stock based so my flashed touch firmware will stay.
If someone could link me to the proper tutorials/guides that would be great.
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In order to use the new KitKat ROMs, you actually have to upgrade to the latest stock firmware (JB 4.2). The new TWRP and ROMs require the newer bootloader. I'm not that familiar with the touch firmware and how that works, but I'm not sure if that is upgradable too?
First OTA to 4.2, then install any recovery (see Question and answer section) and then flash ROM.
Hi. Is it possible to update my Nexus 5 currently on KitKat (4.4.4) directly to Lollipop (5.1) ?
If you are rooted, then, yes. You can just flash a 5.1 based rom.
Or if you can find a system image of 5.1, you can push that to your phone directly.
First post in this thread has instructions if you need em http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/android-5-1-upgrade-error-load-img-t3053984
Make sure you know what you are doing first before proceeding
suhaylsuliman said:
Hi. Is it possible to update my Nexus 5 from 4.4.4 (kitkat) directly to 5.1 (lollipop) ?
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a) "I don't want to lose data"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217 - You need to read this thread.
Since I'm not sure what build are you currently running, you should look at "5.0 LRX21O-from-4.4.4.x" OTAs:
5.0 LRX21O-from-4.4.4 r2 KTU84Q: http://android.clients.google.com/pa...Q.67fdc56d.zip
Thanks @pppp6071
5.0 LRX21O-from-4.4.4 KTU84P: http://android.clients.google.com/pa...P.c1a33561.zip
Thanks @saberdragon18
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b) "I don't mind losing data, i've backed up stuff i wanted elsewhere"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701 - You need to read this thread. Method 1 would be fine.
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does anyone know what aosp roms are still around thinking about downgrading any lollipop dd? or any good KitKat roms I was running ose rom on my og s3
What version is the software? You could try Cynanogen mod
XxD34THxX said:
What version is the software? You could try Cynanogen mod
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use to run it and based roms backb in the day when this was more alive I'm on nc1 thought but I can downgrade to ml1 now
Look in the android development section and pick out a ROM then. Cynanogenmod should work, but I don't have a s3 with the right software .. Sorry
I am still using Kitkat 4.4.4 on my Note Edge (N915G). It is rooted with TWRP recovery installed.
Build: KTU84P N915GXXU1ANK4
Baseband: N915GXXU1ANK4
I would like to OTA upgrade to marshmallow 6.0.1 but not sure how to find and install the stock recovery and unroot. (so I can keep my data and not worry about backup and restore)
Or is it better to simply use Odin to install the latest stock rom from SAMMOBILE site. (has different versions, so not sure if I can got straight to 6.0.1 and if I can, then which one to download (multiple countries listed).
Appreciate the help and guidance as to which upgrade path to choose.
Thanks.
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I am still using Kitkat 4.4.4 on my Note Edge (N915G). It is rooted with TWRP recovery installed.
Build: KTU84P N915GXXU1ANK4
Baseband: N915GXXU1ANK4
I would like to OTA upgrade to marshmallow 6.0.1 but not sure how to find and install the stock recovery and unroot. (so I can keep my data and not worry about backup and restore)
Or is it better to simply use Odin to install the latest stock rom from SAMMOBILE site. (has different versions, so not sure if I can got straight to 6.0.1 and if I can, then which one to download (multiple countries listed).
Appreciate the help and guidance as to which upgrade path to choose.
Thanks.
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Why not try a custom ROM?
The Radius Kid said:
Why not try a custom ROM?
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This Note edge is mainly used by my wife. LIke to keep things as stock as possible.
Agent5150 said:
This Note edge is mainly used by my wife. LIke to keep things as stock as possible.
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Why are you changing from KitKat?
Why not? Isn't Marsmallow better OS?
Also, apps are getting unstable with every update.
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Agent5150 said:
Why not? Isn't Marsmallow better OS?
Also, apps are getting unstable with every update.
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Marshmallow has a lot more bloat in it....... 900 megs vs. 1.3 gigs, IIRC.
I find that updates tend to "outdate" your current install.
They're designed that way from what I've seen.
I wish I could go back to Kit Kat and tailor the system from there.
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Marshmallow has a lot more bloat in it....... 900 megs vs. 1.3 gigs, IIRC.
I find that updates tend to "outdate" your current install.
They're designed that way from what I've seen.
I wish I could go back to Kit Kat and tailor the system from there.
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My S5 runs so much better on stock Marshmallow. I was not expecting Note Edge to get Bloat.
Which custom rom would you recommend?
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My S5 runs so much better on stock Marshmallow. I was not expecting Note Edge to get Bloat.
Which custom rom would you recommend?
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To be quite honest, I run Marshmallow.
I only run it to get away from the horror they call Jelly Bean.... I HAD to go up.
If your KitKat still runs well, I would just add any apps' that might be needed and call it good.