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OK guys let me tell you about my issue's
I'm using TWRP 2.7.1.0 (Tried 2.7.0.2 no difference) S-off, Unlocked, latest firmware from Santods files. The phone works fine with Sense ROMS but for the life of me I can't flash a GPE ROM. They fail every time. Santod tried to help me out the best he could by having me replace the Boot.img from the ROM I was flashing thinking that I was on a secure Boot image (And I may be but I replaced it and they still won't flash). Mr. Jaydee82 also modified a ROM for me to try out (although I'm not sure exactly what he did to it) and it wouldn't Flash properly either. When I try to flash these ROMs it will appear to flash properly and then they will go to the bootscreen and just sit there and churn. Depending on the ROM some will time out and power down the device and some will just sit there forever until I do a virtual battery pull. I'm freaking desperate to find out what is going on with this device and I don't feel right bugging Santod so I decided to post this in hope of more ideas about what could possibly be going on with my device. Any and all help greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks!

Duckman_UF said:
OK guys let me tell you about my issue's
I'm using TWRP 2.7.1.0 (Tried 2.7.0.2 no difference) S-off, Unlocked, latest firmware from Santods files. The phone works fine with Sense ROMS but for the life of me I can't flash a GPE ROM. They fail every time. Santod tried to help me out the best he could by having me replace the Boot.img from the ROM I was flashing thinking that I was on a secure Boot image (And I may be but I replaced it and they still won't flash). Mr. Jaydee82 also modified a ROM for me to try out (although I'm not sure exactly what he did to it) and it wouldn't Flash properly either. When I try to flash these ROMs it will appear to flash properly and then they will go to the bootscreen and just sit there and churn. Depending on the ROM some will time out and power down the device and some will just sit there forever until I do a virtual battery pull. I'm freaking desperate to find out what is going on with this device and I don't feel right bugging Santod so I decided to post this in hope of more ideas about what could possibly be going on with my device. Any and all help greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks!
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What did you use to s-off; firewater or sunshine? Are you able to flash/boot AOSP roms? Did you take the 1.55.605.2 OTA before?

krazie1 said:
What did you use to s-off; firewater or sunshine? Are you able to flash/boot AOSP roms? Did you take the 1.55.605.2 OTA before?
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I used Firewater I'm able to Flash all of the Sense ROM's not sure if they are considered AOSP. Give me an example of one and I'll try it. I'm not 100% sure if I took the OTA update before I Rooted and S-offed/unlocked the device but I think I did. I Flashed Santods Nobootimg firmware via ADB to be sure I was on the latest firmware. I know my radios were up to date before doing this but I wasn't sure about the FW so I flashed it. Flashed fine, didn't need to flush again, flashed fine first time.

Duckman_UF said:
I used Firewater I'm able to Flash all of the Sense ROM's not sure if they are considered AOSP. Give me an example of one and I'll try it. I'm not 100% sure if I took the OTA update before I Rooted and S-offed/unlocked the device but I think I did. I Flashed Santods Nobootimg firmware via ADB to be sure I was on the latest firmware. I know my radios were up to date before doing this but I wasn't sure about the FW so I flashed it. Flashed fine, didn't need to flush again, flashed fine first time.
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I'll post a link to a aosp ROM but first can you link me to the firmware file you flashed?

krazie1 said:
I'll post a link to a aosp ROM but first can you link me to the firmware file you flashed?
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4th one down and this was per Santod's instuction so I'm sure it's good.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=13966

Duckman_UF said:
4th one down and this was per Santod's instuction so I'm sure it's good.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=13966
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Alright so you flashed it in bootloader right like this video?
http://youtu.be/e21qb7iZAOo
Here is a aosp ROM cm11 download the 20140801 build wipe and flash.
https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=m8

krazie1 said:
Alright so you flashed it in bootloader right like this video?
http://youtu.be/e21qb7iZAOo
Here is a aosp ROM cm11 download the 20140801 build wipe and flash.
https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=m8
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Yes, ADB Fastboot Hboot...exactly as video instructed. No problems at all.
I'll give it a shot!

krazie1 said:
Alright so you flashed it in bootloader right like this video?
http://youtu.be/e21qb7iZAOo
Here is a aosp ROM cm11 download the 20140801 build wipe and flash.
https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=m8
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Is a Gapps package needed for this ROM. Ive used Cyanogen ROM's before just not on this Phone.

Duckman_UF said:
Yes, ADB Fastboot Hboot...exactly as video instructed. No problems at all.
I'll give it a shot!
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Forgot to link the GAPPs you need these for all AOSP roms, download and flash right after CM11
https://goo.im/gapps/gapps-kk-20140606-signed.zip/

krazie1 said:
Forgot to link the GAPPs you need these for all AOSP roms, download and flash right after CM11
https://goo.im/gapps/gapps-kk-20140606-signed.zip/
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Thats what I thought..Thanks! About to dl Gapps and give it a shot.

krazie1 said:
Forgot to link the GAPPs you need these for all AOSP roms, download and flash right after CM11
https://goo.im/gapps/gapps-kk-20140606-signed.zip/
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Yep flashed fine...no problems.

Duckman_UF said:
Yep flashed fine...no problems.
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OK then, did you try both GPE ROMs for the vzw variant? Download the newest version of sinlessrom and wipe advanced (cache, dalvik cache, data & system) in TWRP.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567721616

krazie1 said:
OK then, did you try both GPE ROMs for the vzw variant? Download the newest version of sinlessrom and wipe advanced (cache, dalvik cache, data & system) in TWRP.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567721616
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Already tried...Various Roms, various versions, 2 versions of TWRP (As stated) Aroma, non Aroma...They all just sit there and churn away on the boot screen or power down the device. I always wipe in that fashion

Man I'm out of ideas, I really want to help but can't think of anything. I'll still look and see if I can find anything.

krazie1 said:
Man I'm out of ideas, I really want to help bit can't think of anything. I'll still look and see if I can find anything.
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I really appreciate your help. Santod and me went back and forth via PM a few times and JayDee modified his Rom for me and now you. IDK....I'm dumbfounded. If you think of anything let me know. I'll just stay on AOSP for now. Always liked Cyanogen's stuff anyway, just never even thought about them since their ROMS are not in the forums. They used to be for my various other phones. Never really though about them not being on XDA until we did this just now. Thanks again for you time and help!!!

Duckman_UF said:
I really appreciate your help. Santod and me went back and forth via PM a few times and JayDee modified his Rom for me and now you. IDK....I'm dumbfounded. If you think of anything let me know. I'll just stay on AOSP for now. Always liked Cyanogen's stuff anyway, just never even thought about them since their ROMS are not in the forums. They used to be for my various other phones. Never really though about them not being on XDA until we did this just now. Thanks again for you time and help!!!
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Yeah cm11 is what I'm currently using, it recently had a speakerphone issue but its been fixed since 7/30. The only AOSP ROMs that have incorporated the fix are cm11, liquidsmooth & aokp. Here is the section for all the aosp ROMs they are universal so means 1 zip for all HTC One M8 variants.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/orig-development

Have you tried a RUU?

young0ne said:
Have you tried a RUU?
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What do you mean? I put the phone in RUU when when flashing the firmware with ADB??

Duckman_UF said:
What do you mean? I put the phone in RUU when when flashing the firmware with ADB??
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it put stock back on the phone just like it was new out of box. it re installs everything from factory.

Thanks!
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[Q&A] [ROM][5.0]+[4.4.4][Official][Nighties]VanirAOSP Lollipop Alpha 3

Q&A for [ROM][5.0]+[4.4.4][Official][Nighties]VanirAOSP Lollipop Alpha 3
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Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

help
I dont have root. To take this one i have to?

Sorry, have been busy lately.
As of today, you will have two options:
You can use the version vanir_bacon_5.0.0.120214.zip that will have working root buildin but a permissive SELinux (and therefore there is some risk of something invading your system) or you can use the version vanir_bacon_5.0.0.120214.enforced.zip and install SuperSU afterwards...

I am totally stock ROM and recovery.
Can I just download Vanir Rom and Gapps to phone and then:
1: wolume+ and powerbotton
2: wipe data
3: install Vanir zip
4: install Gapps zip
Finished......
Or I am totally on the wrong way ?
Printet on OnePlus One

ZoNe_dk said:
I am totally stock ROM and recovery.
Can I just download Vanir Rom and Gapps to phone and then:
1: wolume+ and powerbotton
2: wipe data
3: install Vanir zip
4: install Gapps zip
Finished......
Or I am totally on the wrong way ?
Printet on OnePlus One
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you need to install custom recovery first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788632

There is no face unlock feature in smart lock menu. Someone told me to flash a different version of gapps to fix it. Can I dirty flash a different version or should I do it after wiping data?
Thanks.
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agentinani047 said:
There is no face unlock feature in smart lock menu. Someone told me to flash a different version of gapps to fix it. Can I dirty flash a different version or should I do it after wiping data?
Thanks.
Sent from my A0001 using XDA Free mobile app
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You can try without wiping data: just wipe system, dalvik and cache partitions, flash your ROM, flash gapps, reboot.

for everyone who wants to change the settings for the notification bar weather: just add a "cLock" widget and set everything up there. :good:

i'm on vanir 5.0.2 (problem with xpose mod)
I just wanted to know why xpose module is not working on this rom.
whenever i run xpose mod it says ur version of android is not suported.
wat to do??

deb1806 said:
I just wanted to know why xpose module is not working on this rom.
whenever i run xpose mod it says ur version of android is not suported.
wat to do??
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Xposed does not work with ART. You'll have to go back to a 4.4.4 ROM, where dalvik cache is enabled.

cam30era said:
Xposed does not work with ART. You'll have to go back to a 4.4.4 ROM, where dalvik cache is enabled.
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sorry for being a noob.. i jst forgot dat 5.o is ART .
any alternative of xpose for 5.0

deb1806 said:
sorry for being a noob.. i jst forgot dat 5.o is ART .
any alternative of xpose for 5.0
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No need to apologize. Everyone was a noob once. I think you'll have to wait until the developer updates xposed to work with ART. I can't imagine it'll be long. If you search XDA you might even find a thread.

You can get the buildprop editor from the play store too. I use 401 dpi

so I had this rom and worked perfectly and almost without bugs (version 122914) and now in the last version the wifi is working very badly and does not connect correctly, gives authentication error. Anyone knows how to fix it? thanks in advance

joseka22 said:
so I had this rom and worked perfectly and almost without bugs (version 122914) and now in the last version the wifi is working very badly and does not connect correctly, gives authentication error. Anyone knows how to fix it? thanks in advance
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Upon further research, it is confirmed that Vanir ROM does NOT include any modem files. Sorry for the previous misinformation.

I just flashed it and got caught in a bootloop I turned it off but it finally booted because (and I dont know the reasoning behind how it works, I just know it worked) I booted into fastboot and then reboot it that way and it works.
EDIT: It only works when you have a usb plugged and when you unplug it it reboots.
Will flashing a new kernel like AK fix this problem?

elpiggo said:
I just flashed it and got caught in a bootloop I turned it off but it finally booted because (and I dont know the reasoning behind how it works, I just know it worked) I booted into fastboot and then reboot it that way and it works.
EDIT: It only works when you have a usb plugged and when you unplug it it reboots.
Will flashing a new kernel like AK fix this problem?
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That's an odd problem... Did you clean flash?

rudi_j7 said:
That's an odd problem... Did you clean flash?
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Yeah I came from stock and wiped everything. The Rom would only run if usb debugging was enabled and when I tried to reboot into recovery, it wouldnt let me unless i selected recovery from the power menu, then waited until the twrp logo showed up, then unplugged it. Otherwise it would just reboot into the rom

Latest vanir has a kernel that needs latest firmware to work.
Our Exodus has a kernel that works with normal firmware so you might want to use this.
And you should maybe stay away from CM's new firmware as we got informed that at least find7 seems to hardbrick with the newest firmware and find7 is very close to bacon...

Martin_Ro said:
Latest vanir has a kernel that needs latest firmware to work.
Our Exodus has a kernel that works with normal firmware so you might want to use this.
And you should maybe stay away from CM's new firmware as we got informed that at least find7 seems to hardbrick with the newest firmware and find7 is very close to bacon...
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I have insalled 13.01 nightly CM12 and I don't have any problems. No bootlops, no brick. Not tried today nightly yet.

[ROM][STOCK][BUMP'd] LG D850 20F Lollipop 5.0.1 (+ extras)

Stock LG D850 20F Lollipop 5.0.1
This thread is based on my original post found in the AT&T G3 Lounge Thread..
What's new is I've just packed 20F into a flashable zip for those with TWRP already installed. It's not much.. but I know many would prefer not to use ADB or terminal.
What's this thread have to offer?
Flashable/BUMP'd D850 20F "rom" (system/boot)
Flashable D850 20F modem
Stock D850 20F partition images
Patched/BUMP'd D850 20F boot.img
Manual directions for installing TWRP if already on 20F
Manual directions for installing 20F if flashable zips aren't your thing
The above mentioned can all be downloaded HERE ON CODEFIRE
Flashable "rom" directions:
1. Put D850_20F_Lollipop_Stock.zip and D850_20F_2.0.1.c1.13-00050_Modem.zip on sdcard
--For root: Also grab the SuperSU zip from Chainfire HERE
2. Boot into TWRP
3. Hit install button and select each zip file you need
4. Swipe to flash... done. Rom flash will take a bit.. be patient.
5. Reboot phone when rom, modem, root is flashed. First Lollipop boot may take up to 5 minutes.
In some cases you may need to wipe cache/dalvik/data(factory reset) in TWRP if the phone gets stuck on boot animation or if things just aren't acting right. To avoid data loss be sure to use something like Helium or Titanium Backup prior to upgrading to Lollipop. TWRP backups/Nandroids don't hurt either.
Having issues with internal sdcard permissions afterwards? Having issues with downloads not saving? You may need to fix your sdcard permissions. In terminal emulator or adb shell enter:
Code:
su
restorecon -FR /data/media/0/
Some have mentioned external sdcard issues.. not sure if anyone has way to fix that? Maybe same command as above only pointing to ext-sd?
MD5:
85460a3ce5d0259477d2f03c64e867e9 D850_20F_Lollipop_Stock.zip
df2564aa824b35dbaf8bd886b5210b4a D850_20F_2.0.1.c1.13-00050_Modem.zip
Below I am including my original directions for manually flashing Lollipop.. whether completely stock and already on 20F... or already rooted/BUMP'd/TWRP'd.
You do not need to pay attention to any of this below if you are just flashing the rom above... these are the original manual directions only. #learn2read
If you want TWRP just downgrade aboot.img and laf.img to KK.. then BUMP'd TWRP will work. Must be rooted to be able to flash TWRP obviously. If not already rooted -- Root with THIS METHOD HERE or use THIS ONE-CLICK METHOD if typing an ADB command scares you.
If rooted and on stock 20F Lollipop follow #1
If already TWRP'd/BUMP'd on KitKat (or using AOSP) and want to manually update to rooted stock 20F follow #2
#1
Download D850 TWRP HERE and rename to twrp.img. download stock KK aboot and laf images HERE. Stick all 3 on root of internal sdcard. You'll also have to flash a patched stock 20F boot.img so that the Lollipop system still boots when using the downgraded aboot.img/laf.img. You can download the patched boot.img HERE. Stick it in the root of your internal sdcard.
Now issue the following commands with ADB shell. If using terminal app on phone do not use the "adb shell" command:
Code:
[SIZE="2"]adb shell
su
md5 /sdcard/aboot.img (confirm md5 = 348064a6d4f8d5b7d3eeec79d86de5bd before proceeding)
dd if=/sdcard/aboot.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/aboot
dd if=/sdcard/laf.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/laf
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
dd if=/sdcard/patched-20f-boot.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot[/SIZE]
You are finished and can now reboot back into the rom. You are now rooted, BUMP'd and TWRP'd on Lollipop!
#2
If already TWRP'd/BUMP'd and you want to upgrade manually to 20F Lollipop... download the patched boot.img HERE and stick it on the root of your internal sdcard.. along with the 20F modem.img and system.img. (@timmytim[/MENTION] shared system.img in the lounge thread HERE so be sure to thank him)
You may or may not have to "factory reset" in TWRP. YMMV.
[If flashing system.img you must be in TWRP, not the rom, while issuing these commands]
[May need the "Koush Universal ADB" drivers to get ADB goin' in TWRP]
Code:
[SIZE="2"]adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/patched-20f-boot.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot
dd if=/sdcard/modem.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modem
dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system[/SIZE]
If flashing 20F system via this method you will also need to root since the system.img is stock. Download SuperSU zip from Chainfire HERE and flash the zip in TWRP AFTER flashing the system.img. You are finished and can now reboot back into the rom. You are rooted, BUMP'd and TWRP'd on Lollipop.
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I used the method 1 since I am already on lollipop rooted. Is this method bumped o mean the bootloader is unlocked?

Sweet first in second in

autoprime said:
Stock LG D850 20F Lollipop 5.0.1
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I used the method 1 since I am already on lollipop rooted. Is this method bumped o mean the bootloader is unlocked?

Testing now, wish me luck!
****UPDATE****
Downloading files: about 5min
Needlessly moving files to External SD: about 5min
Flashing all three files at once: about 4min
First Boot: about 7min
Optimizing apps YMMV
I wiped nothing
Began this method on Bumpd' 850 from this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/development/rom-liquidsmooth-v4-0-d850-12814-t2966409 rooted ('natch)

Right on nice job ???
Running On New Deadly Venom Note 4 v1.0

TonyStark said:
Sweet first in second in
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you can still be first! feel free to remove netomel's first post (post #2) since he's gone and posted it yet again in post #4 as well.
:good:
netomel said:
I used the method 1 since I am already on lollipop rooted. Is this method bumped o mean the bootloader is unlocked?
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Following method #1 downgrades your bootloader so that BUMP works. If you did method one(#1)... you are BUMP'd/TWRP'd...
BUMP = G3 unlocked bootloader method.
Any kernel's (and roms with new kernels) flashed thru TWRP on your phone will need to be BUMP'd from here on out unless you go back to 100% stock.. including proper bootloader. Most custom zips should already be pre-BUMP'd so that should not ever be a worry.
Anything that needs to be discussed further about BUMP or unlock does not belong here.
gpgon said:
Testing now, wish me luck!
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Good luck! I don't have a D850 so wasn't able to test :fingers-crossed:
freaksavior said:
deodexed or odexed?
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100% stock system.
no specified odex/deodex = odex
jaybird38 said:
If I flash this on a stock backup will I still be able to restore stock 4.4 or my cm 12 ROM.just don't want to loose them.
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louvass said:
noob question. I am rooted kk can I just flash the Rom, modem and su..and I'll be good ? Thank you for bringing us this.
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Yes to both of the above questions. @jaybird38 to make restoring 4.4/aosp nandroids effortless.. be sure to backup the modem as well. you may or may not need to reflash KK modem when using 4.4 roms. @louvass yes, that's exactly what the flashable zips are for.
rob219 said:
if im already on 5.0.2 illusion rom or any other 5.0.2 rom can't i just flash the rom and modem?
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yes that's exactly what the directions say... flash rom zip, modem zip and supersu zip.
sandro100 said:
Hi my play store won't download anything, just stays stuck on downloading any help please
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this can sometimes be fixed by running the following commands in terminal emulator or adb shell:
Code:
su
restorecon -FR /data/media/0
and perhaps a reboot after.
daw41 said:
@autoprime can you share the md5 of the rom zip and modem zip it continues to fail in twrp for me i just want to make sure I have a good copy
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gordec said:
Can't get pass boot logo after 2 flashes. Can someone post the MD5 for the ROM? I feel the download was complete. Coming from Illusion AOSP ROM.
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85460a3ce5d0259477d2f03c64e867e9 D850_20F_Lollipop_Stock.zip
df2564aa824b35dbaf8bd886b5210b4a D850_20F_2.0.1.c1.13-00050_Modem.zip
In teh future I may reply to people using this post rather than making a new post just to say "yes" or something...

Sorry to sound noob by it needed to be clarified since I did not see it anywhere but I suspected it was BUMP"d just wanted to be sure before start flashing away roms

deodexed or odexed?
edit: thanks for the update. I assumed it was odexed but wanted to verify. I'll hold off until there is one deodexed for modular packages then.

Flashed and booted up into the setup. Thank you very much!

Next challenge is to port D85520i and get it to pass security checks!
Great work, mate.

Just a heads up, thought most will already know this. Started process at ~100% and ended at 90% battery. Major heat increase during optimization (expected) and debilitating lag for the first ~10min (also expected.) Device is slowly settling down after a reboot.
***UPDATE***
Also probably no surprise to anyone but me, I had to reinstall busybox (even though I did a dirty flash)

Any advantage of the stock LG lollipop? I went straight to CM12 when I got the phone. Wonder if I should try stock out.

gordec said:
Any advantage of the stock LG lollipop? I went straight to CM12 when I got the phone. Wonder if I should try stock out.
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I mean think about it ....... Stock camera which is always on point ... And now you have a rooted stock lollipop so you can use a lot of root access apps. Maybe XPOSED modules... There are advantages in stock rooted lollipop. Its user preference. I am on Illusion but will probably make a backup of this for safe keepings
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shayneflashindaily said:
I mean think about it ....... Stock camera which is always on point ... And now you have a rooted stock lollipop so you can use a lot of root access apps. Maybe XPOSED modules... There are advantages in stock rooted lollipop. Its user preference. I am on Illusion but will probably make a backup of this for safe keepings
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yeah. I'm on Illusion too. It's pretty much bug free at this point.

gordec said:
Any advantage of the stock LG lollipop? I went straight to CM12 when I got the phone. Wonder if I should try stock out.
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tbh, the only thing Stock got on AOSP is the camera. If you want a flawless camera experience then Stock, if you don't mind the average photos and limited options with the camera then I'll stay on AOSP

Appart from the aosp experience that you may like, there are some extra features packed in stock roms such as a better camera, remote controller, dual view, knock code, one handed operation, circle case support and so on... The better camera and remote controller itself are two of my most used features on the phone so stock lollipop is not an option but I have to admit that aosp lollipop has its strong points too such as a more cleaner interface, more battery life, more updated OS... So, it's a decition only you can make.

If I flash this on a stock backup will I still be able to restore stock 4.4 or my cm 12 ROM.just don't want to loose them.
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Free mobile app

noob question. I am rooted kk can I just flash the Rom, modem and su..and I'll be good ? Thank you for bringing us this.

eortizr said:
tbh, the only thing Stock got on AOSP is the camera. If you want a flawless camera experience then Stock, if you don't mind the average photos and limited options with the camera then I'll stay on AOSP
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Exactly this. I've been hoping for cloudy for a long time, but I think i'm about to go back to a stock rom. I use my camera a lot, who doesn't, but the AOSP roms just don't quite cut it. If you do get something like CM, use the Lenovo camera, much better images.

Can i go back to cm11s this way?

Hi! My question is lame, i know.. But here it goes anyway, i couldn't find a simple and direct answer..
Is less than a week that i have this phone, and i've been reading a lot of guides of how to rollback to cm11s.. the thing is i've flashed the latest CM12S signed zip ota through CM Recovery, everything is fine as i'm testing it right now..
My question is: if i want to go back to CM11S (in the case that i don't like CM12S or have some bugs), can i just wipe data / factory reset and cache in CM Recovery, and then flash the cm11s signed zip?
I haven't rooted or unlocked bootloader, is it relatively easy from what i read around here.. but i wondered if i had to go through all those steps (unlock bootloader, custom recovery, and then flash) or just doing the steps mentioned before will work just fine..
Is it better to fastboot flash or through custom recovery is fine also?
Thanks in advance!
PD: I'm also asking what do you think about some other 5.1.1 Lollipop ROM, custom kernel, etc.. I'm kind of a flashaholic and i would be able to install the custom recovery if would be really worth it
PD2: sorry for the bad english, i'm from argentina

cesarp3791 said:
Hi! My question is lame, i know.. But here it goes anyway, i couldn't find a simple and direct answer..
Is less than a week that i have this phone, and i've been reading a lot of guides of how to rollback to cm11s.. the thing is i've flashed the latest CM12S signed zip ota through CM Recovery, everything is fine as i'm testing it right now..
My question is: if i want to go back to CM11S (in the case that i don't like CM12S or have some bugs), can i just wipe data / factory reset and cache in CM Recovery, and then flash the cm11s signed zip?
I haven't rooted or unlocked bootloader, is it relatively easy from what i read around here.. but i wondered if i had to go through all those steps (unlock bootloader, custom recovery, and then flash) or just doing the steps mentioned before will work just fine..
Is it better to fastboot flash or through custom recovery is fine also?
Thanks in advance!
PD: I'm also asking what do you think about some other 5.1.1 Lollipop ROM, custom kernel, etc.. I'm kind of a flashaholic and i would be able to install the custom recovery if would be really worth it
PD2: sorry for the bad english, i'm from argentina
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Just unlock your bootloader now, the longer you leave it the more difficult it'll be to backup your internal storage beforehand. You should really have it unlocked anyway as insurance against anything going wrong with your phone. Once you have unlocked it you can flash TWRP recovery, then the correct procedure to go back to CM11S would be to perform a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik cache) and then just flash the zip. As far as custom ROMs for this device go, there are many excellent options to choose from that offer extra customisation that you won't find on the stock ROM.

Don't we have to flash the firmware prior to flashing back to CM11s to prevent a hardbrick? I'm looking into doing this as well, so I'm just asking for my own clarity.

uansari1 said:
Don't we have to flash the firmware prior to flashing back to CM11s to prevent a hardbrick? I'm looking into doing this as well, so I'm just asking for my own clarity.
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The firmware is contained in the official zip.

Heisenberg said:
The firmware is contained in the official zip.
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Thanks! Stupid question, but can you please link me to the official zip? I already have TWRP installed, so it would be nice to revert sooner than later.

uansari1 said:
Thanks! Stupid question, but can you please link me to the official zip? I already have TWRP installed, so it would be nice to revert sooner than later.
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You'll find them all here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2906746

Thanks!
Thank you both, i believe that this week i'll have some time and unlock the bootloader and flashing the TWRP recovery right away.. Then i'll see which ROM suits my use (i'm looking to battery friendly and high screen on time, will see the forums accordingly) and start the journey on this beautiful and well supported device
Also, thanks for the clarification of the modems.. Will be looking after that and make sure not to miss that step if required :good:

cesarp3791 said:
Thank you both, i believe that this week i'll have some time and unlock the bootloader and flashing the TWRP recovery right away.. Then i'll see which ROM suits my use (i'm looking to battery friendly and high screen on time, will see the forums accordingly) and start the journey on this beautiful and well supported device
Also, thanks for the clarification of the modems.. Will be looking after that and make sure not to miss that step if required :good:
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Once you've flashed the ROM, please do share your results. I am still unsure if reverting from a Lollipop ROM to CM11S will cause issues with the radio and/or a softbrick of the device, as I've read that this "can" happen.

uansari1 said:
Once you've flashed the ROM, please do share your results. I am still unsure if reverting from a Lollipop ROM to CM11S will cause issues with the radio and/or a softbrick of the device, as I've read that this "can" happen.
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Reverting from Lollipop to KitKat won't brick your device, whoever said that is wrong, and would have caused a brick because they didn't know what they were doing. You do need to make sure you flash a KitKat modem though, otherwise you'll have issues with the prox sensor.

Heisenberg said:
Reverting from Lollipop to KitKat won't brick your device, whoever said that is wrong, and would have caused a brick because they didn't know what they were doing. You do need to make sure you flash a KitKat modem though, otherwise you'll have issues with the prox sensor.
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Thanks Timaaa...last question, I'm downloading the latest modem from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-stock-rooted-xnph05q-t3027033.
Is this the correct flashable modem file to use, or do you recommend another for XNPH05Q?

uansari1 said:
Thanks Timaaa...last question, I'm downloading the latest modem from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-stock-rooted-xnph05q-t3027033.
Is this the correct flashable modem file to use, or do you recommend another for XNPH05Q?
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That modem should be fine.

Superstarz galaxy on5

SUPERSTARZ GALAXY ON5
1.
DEBLOATED
2.
DEKNOXED
3.
ROOTED
4.
BUSYBOX
5.
Pixel Launcher
6.
Google Dialer (set as default to use)
Made with android kitchen
Also it comes with Xposed Framework for Samsung Devices
http://www.mediafire.com/?mpcqi611rb42tad
Aroma installer version one
Instructions for flashable zip. Wipe everything except internal storage and Micro Sd. Backup your Rom first!!!. Then flash the build and enjoy Thank you and Credits to all the Android kitchens which provides options for stock Roms until a custom one is made. Credits to [email protected]
http://superstarmobility.weebly.com
http://paypal.me/czarsuperstar/
Don't forget to hit the Thanks button.
DON'T FORGET TO MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP.
DON'T FORGET TO HIT THE THANKS BUTTON AND LEAVE FEEDBACK ON THE ROM

link2sd test recovery images: Beta.
Next post for information.

Link2sd Twrp images blue thank to @ashyx
Recovery tar :http://www.mediafire.com/?ysugtwzzusxgvw7
Recovery image:http://www.mediafire.com/?tln7q406dmejeq5
Beta for now.
Image can be installed through current Twrp or use Odin to flash the tar.

Thanks man! I really like this phone and I'm glad to see that development is starting to pick up..

This is great, now if we can only get this debloated lol

Bloatware
This is partially debloated. When @sandix is done with this it will be really debloated.

[email protected] said:
This is partially debloated. When @sandix is done with this it will be really debloated.
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That's great, I can't wait.

I've been running it for two days now and haven't had a problem yet. Good work. Can't wait for further development. Couple of questions though, have you been able to set SELinux to permissive? And you said this is a insecure boot.img, what's the advantage of that? I'm still trying to understand the purpose of an insecure boot.img.
Sent from my SM-G550T1 using XDA Labs

N3TiK said:
I've been running it for two days now and haven't had a problem yet. Good work. Can't wait for further development. Couple of questions though, have you been able to set SELinux to permissive? And you said this is a insecure boot.img, what's the advantage of that? I'm still trying to understand the purpose of an insecure boot.img.
Sent from my SM-G550T1 using XDA Labs
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It's permissive. Notice the red text upon booting up it SECANDROID NOT ENFORCING SO I THINK IT'S PERMISSIVE.

N3TiK said:
I've been running it for two days now and haven't had a problem yet. Good work. Can't wait for further development. Couple of questions though, have you been able to set SELinux to permissive? And you said this is a insecure boot.img, what's the advantage of that? I'm still trying to understand the purpose of an insecure boot.img.
Sent from my SM-G550T1 using XDA Labs
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https://www.google.com/search?q=ins...d-metropcs-us&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

[email protected] said:
I made a flashable zip from my nandroid back up using Super R's Android kitchen.
I have one uploaded : http://www.mediafire.com/?n1qcqfgbqxfmatp
Made with Super R's Android kitchen.
Init support
Rooted (SuperSu)
Busybox
OPTIONAL
This is the flashable on5 kernel zip:
http://www.mediafire.com/?gia58k15lollkgx
Instructions for flashable zip. Wipe everything except internal storage and Micro Sd. Backup your Rom first than after flash restore only data , modem and efs. Thank you and Credits to Super R's Android kitchen which provides options for stock Roms until a custom one is made. Credits to [email protected]
http://superstarmobility.weebly.com
http://paypal.me/czarsuperstar/
The above method is if you want to keep your data that was backed up. The Rom can be flashed and setup as a new device.
Don't forget to hit the Thanks button.
DON'T FORGET TO MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP.
DON'T FORGET TO HIT THE THANKS BUTTON AND LEAVE FEEDBACK ON THE ROM
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Feedback is welcome.

What is some of the bloat that is removed?

stefanthehuman said:
What is some of the bloat that is removed?
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I took some Google apps out and METRO apps. I left the device unlock app and mymetro. I am going to take @sandix back up and run it through the kitchen. Than after upload you will have to wait for him to release it since it is his work.

Anything issues to report? I finally finished setting up my build environment using Ubuntu 16 so I am going to see if I can get a custom build going.

Currently running the rom, it's going pretty well.
Kinda sad that the kernel doesn't make SELinux permissive but I guess I can live with it.
UPDATE: Scratch that, the phone completely refuses to boot after install xposed + modules.

Inorizushi said:
Currently running the rom, it's going pretty well.
Kinda sad that the kernel doesn't make SELinux permissive but I guess I can live with it.
UPDATE: Scratch that, the phone completely refuses to boot after install xposed + modules.
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What version of xposed did you use? You need the one for Samsung devices.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
This should help you out. Be mindful that it takes a long time to boot up.

[email protected] said:
What version of xposed did you use? You need the one for Samsung devices.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
This should help you out. Be mindful that it takes a long time to boot up.
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Same one I've used since I first setup this phone. I rebooted after enabling the modules and took a quick nap. Phone was still at the metro pcs part of the boot.

Inorizushi said:
Same one I've used since I first setup this phone. I rebooted after enabling the modules and took a quick nap. Phone was still at the metro pcs part of the boot.
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I would suggest that you reflash and don't use the last xposed modules you enable as that maybe what is keeping the phone from booting up.

If a problem occurs from the Rom zip itself please let me know so I can address the issue and if you figure out a fix let me know. [email protected]

Link2sd Twrp images blue thank to @ashyx
Recovery tar :http://www.mediafire.com/?ysugtwzzusxgvw7
Recovery image:http://www.mediafire.com/?tln7q406dmejeq5
Beta for now.
Image can be installed through current Twrp or use Odin to flash the tar.