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....so i can t ask why the second link is disable (3100 Download Here) ... i can t unzip it because is not an archive.... does any one have the right archive???
By RomsWell
Jelly Bean 4.1.1
P3113 Base: P3113UECLI4 (Can Be Flashed To The 3110) (This is the Latest Leak for the 3113)
P3100 Base: P3100DDBLI1 I Do Not Own This Device
Updating SuperSU binary is FIXED in these builds, and is currently running the latest.
This is a mostly stock version of the OTA. With a some of the more basic features added.
De-Odex
Zip Align
Rooted
init.d Support
Bash
BusyBox
Adding apps before flashing
If you open the ROM.zip with 7zip or winrar you can drop apks in the data/app folder in the zip and it will auto install the apps on first boot.
Not Working
Mic Works Just Not Google Voice Search
Auto Brightness Has Issues
IR Blaster is FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Install Instructions
Flash thru CWM Recovery
I recommend a full wipe Data/Cache/System. You dont have to but dont report issues unless you have done a full wipe including system....
If coming from CM you will need to do a full wipe including System before flashing.
Please Click Thanks
3113 Download Here
3100 Download Here
special thanks to rrileypm at freaktab.com
Pipo updated their stock firmware for the U8 on 8/22/2013. This new ROM is based on this firmware.
It is:
Rooted
Debloated
English set as default language
Google Play Store fixes added
Init.d support added
Busybox commands added
tun.ko added for VPN support
Thanks to Tattman65 for the boot animation
Thanks to Finless for the flash tool
Thanks to Fun for the generic CWM Recovery
Thanks to Pr0xZen for the First Time User's Guide
You might notice some things are different in the ROM kit.
1. I included the Rockchip Batch Tool as an alternative for resetting you tablet into flash mode. You can also use this tool to flash the stock ROM if you need to, for some reason.
2. I also included a template for you to build your own CWM flashable ROM. There is a readme file in that folder that tells you how it's done. I would not recommend changing to a different ROM using this feature, it is just a way to re-flash this ROM without having to use PC. You can't change parameter settings through CWM.
3. The default recovery.img is stock recovery. As an option, I included the generic version of CWM Recovery...you can flash it instead of the stock recovery by just renaming the files...recovery.img to stockrecovery.img and cwmrecovery.img to recovery.img before flashing.
Enjoy!!!!!!
Download :good:
VERIZON SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 (D2VZW)
PLEASE READ READ READENTIRE OP
"ALL MAJOR WORK DONE BY HASHCODE SO GO GIVE HIM SOM THANKS.DO NOT POST ANY BUG OR ISSUE COUSED BY THIS RECOVERY IN ORIGINAL THREAD BY HASHCODE, POST HERE AND I WILL HELP YOU."
CURRENT PROJECT STATUS:
BETA v4.11-B01 (NE1/KK)
WHAT IS SAFESTRAP?
Safestrap is a Bootstrap / Recovery for locked bootloader phones. The goal is to avoid touching your primary system (I'll call this "stock" system) and only flash or make large changes to another place on your phone that Safestrap treats as a "2nd system" (in this case, it's a series of virtual ROM slots located on the internal emmc area: "/sdcard"). Once installed, you will see a "Splashscreen" giving you the option to hit "menu" to enter recovery. The recovery portion of Safestrap is now based on TWRP 2.6.1.0 (a touch based recovery) and you can perform .zip installs, backups and restores here. The additional features I've added to TWRP are mostly located under the "Boot Options" menu:
Here you can create virtual ROM-slots (3-4 on the S3 due to partition size and internal space) for flashing ROMs. NOTE: The bigger you make the /data partition the less room you will have to make other ROM-slots.
You can activate a new ROM-slot by choosing the slot you wish to make active and then selecting the "Activate" button. Once active, you will see the "rom-slot#" up in the top of the screen shown in green. If you make the "stock" ROM active, then you can see it in the top shown in red.
Once a ROM-slot is active, all actions you would normally perform using TWRP are directed to that ROM-slot. For example, "Install" to flash a .zip, backup and restore.
HOW DO I INSTALL SAFESTRAP?
Requirement: Root
[Safestrap pre V4.07] Requirement: busybox. Grab "Busybox" from the Play Store and run the installer.
Once installed, open up the Safestrap application, Agree to the disclaimer that you won't try to sue me and hunt me down with a rifle if you manage to break your phone..
Then use the "Install Recovery" button. You should see the current version down in the lower left corner of the window. And the "Status:" should say "Installed" when you're done.
From there you can reboot and you *should* see a new splash screen during the boot up. While this is showing you can enter Safestrap Recovery using the [ menu ] button.
INSTALL VIDEO by DMX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RZI...e_gdata_player
HOW DO I ENTER RECOVERY?
During each reboot a splashscreen will be displayed showing whether the device is running a rom-slot or on the "Stock ROM".
Press the button shown on the screen to either enter "RECOVERY" or "CONTINUE" booting (or the hard button underneath each option).
HOW DO I UPGRADE SAFESTRAP?
Push the APK up to your sdcard.
Boot back into the "stock" rom-slot.
Open your old Safestrap app and use the "Uninstall Recovery" button
Browse to where you pushed the APK
Click on it and install like normal
Once installed, open the APK, Grant SU access, Use the "Install Recovery" button.
KNOWN ISSUES:
- Sometimes the installation doesn't work correctly. If you don't see the splashscreen after a rebooting. Install Safestrap again. (DEBUGGING THIS AS I GET TIME)
- Busybox is now required for the Safestrap APK to work correctly
DOWNLOADS:
CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE USING A VERIZON WIRELESS SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 (d2vzw) [KITKAT:NE1]
NEW
LATEST FILE: Safestrap-D2VZW-4.11-B01.apk
androidfilehost
OLD
LATEST FILE: Unofficial-Safestrap-D2VZW-3.75-B05.apk
androidfilehost
WARNING: Safestrap is heavily modified to be "Safe" for your device. Do not download TWRP from their website and expect it to work the same way. Also TWRP does not support Safestrap, tho some issues that may come up will be TWRP dependant, please try and contact myself or look on the forums for your device for answers before hunting down TWRP people. They won't be able to help w/ Safestrap specific questions.
Special Thanks To
@Hashcode , DeesTroy & TeamWin for all their hard work making TWRP such a fantastic recovery. If you are considering a donation, then please have a look at the Team WIN website: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2
CHANGELOG:
4.11-B01 [2019-09-12]
- TWRP updated to 3.3.1.
- Fix reboot function.
- Add reboot to safestrap button in reboot menu.
- Move Boot Options to advanced menu items.
- Fix CHARGER_BOOT detection.
- Fix datamedia mount.
- Add hijack-backup during image flashing.
- Update safestrap portrait theme.
- Update safestrap app to use topjohnwu's libsu & internal busybox (busybox app not needed anymore).
- Safestrap app: Update install recovery function.
See my github for more.
4.01-B03 [2016-03-29]
- USB OTG support.
4.01-B02 [2016-02-13]
- Fix brightness on Recovery.
4.01-B01 [2016-02-06]
- Update TWRP to version 3.0.0-0 full changes here
OLD
4.00-B02 [2015-11-22]
- Synced with latest TWRP commits.
- Remove read-only system.
- Remove screen timeout.
4.00-B01 [2015-08-13]
- Update TWRP recovery to 2.8.7.0 .
- Materialize Safestrap apk.
- Drop aosp support.
3.75-B05 [2015-02-02]
- Update TWRP recovery to 2.7.1.0 .
- Temporary fix for aroma installer.
3.75-B04 [2015-02-02]
- Add support to Omni ROM and fix sdcard on slot rom.
3.75-B03 [2015-01-15]
- Add support to AOSP on ROM slot (only) (this will load cm and slimkat ramdisk at boot)
3.75-B02 [2014-07-18]
- Fixed issue in TWRP recovey due to stock NE1 kernel framebuffer! (final fix)
all done by Hashcode
3.75-B01 [2014-06-26]
- Updated hijack for KK bugs
- Fixed ROM-SLOT support
- Fixed internal storage mount issue
Safestrap Recovery theme (Stock TWRP)
How to...
The theme zips are not flashable. First installation has to be done manually:
- Download the theme and rename it to "ui.zip".
- On SD card (if device has internal and external storage, use the internal) open TWRP folder and create a folder called "theme", without capital letters.
- Copy ui.zip to theme folder.
- Restart to recovery.
Safestrap Stock TWRP theme v4.00 B02.zip
Kitkat Custom ROM list work with Safstrap:
SUPERLITEROM! I535VRUDNE1
PaulPizz.VRUDNE1
Kernel modules
d2vzw-NE1-modules.zip
d2vzwpp-NF5-modules.zip
Does it mean I can flash kk based rom on one of the slots? If so, does it has to be TW based like the last version?
ruokuo said:
Does it mean I can flash kk based rom on one of the slots? If so, does it has to be TW based like the last version?
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Yes kitkat tw only, and you can backup stock system and data and restore in slot rom.
I had my own custom tw rom but cant uploud 1 giga file
Wifi should ok without modules.
So where i can find ROMs for this safestrap, pls help im noob)
leroyinc said:
So where i can find ROMs for this safestrap, pls help im noob)
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No ROMs yet, you can ask dev of custom rom to build kitkat ROMs.
Iam building one, noy yet ready but will take so much time to uploud.
mohammad.afaneh said:
No ROMs yet, you can ask dev of custom rom to build kitkat ROMs.
Iam building one, noy yet ready but will take so much time to uploud.
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Pls call when some ROMs appear, thx.
leroyinc said:
Pls call when some ROMs appear, thx.
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I will add links if some one update his custom rom.
you can backup stock rom and restore in slot rom and modify and debloat it as you want.
mohammad.afaneh said:
I will add links if some one update his custom rom.
you can backup stock rom and restore in slot rom and modify and debloat it as you want.
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On my stock rom didnt work sms, could i do smth with this, can i load new radio or can u suggest me what to do?
leroyinc said:
On my stock rom didnt work sms, could i do smth with this, can i load new radio or can u suggest me what to do?
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I dont have idea but flash full stock kitkat and wipe data may solve the problem.
mohammad.afaneh said:
I dont have idea but flash full stock kitkat and wipe data may solve the problem.
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Okay, thx)
mohammad.afaneh said:
I dont have idea but flash full stock kitkat and wipe data may solve the problem.
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Btw, will u give me instruction how to install ROM when it appear ?
And this ROM may have a basis like CM11 or it can be just KK ?
Thx.
leroyinc said:
Btw, will u give me instruction how to install ROM when it appear ?
And this ROM may have a basis like CM11 or it can be just KK ?
Thx.
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Kitkat TW based rom only.
just creat a rom slot from boot menu in recovery, activate it, then flash the rom, reboot!
mohammad.afaneh said:
Kitkat based rom only.
just creat a rom slot from boot menu in recovery, activate it, then flash the rom, reboot!
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will try.
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mohammad.afaneh said:
Kitkat based rom only.
just creat a rom slot from boot menu in recovery, activate it, then flash the rom, reboot!
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and can i add old radio which i need to work i-net and sms in that ROM ?
P.s sorry for my noob questions.
so has anybody been able to create a rom with dsixda's Android Kitchen and successfully been able to run the rom with this version of safstrap? I have deodexed a stock rom VRUDNE1 and tried flashing it and i get a successful flash but on boot up once it gets to the red verizon screen it just stays there. ive let it sit for over 30 mins and no luck. ive tried everything i can think of including rebuilding the rom....???? and i doing something wrong here?? Has anyone else had any luck?
mohammad.afaneh said:
Kitkat based rom only.
just creat a rom slot from boot menu in recovery, activate it, then flash the rom, reboot!
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Kit Kat touchwiz ROMs only. There are Kit Kat AOSP ROMs in the original development section. Noobs need to know they can't flash those through safestrap, only touchwiz ROMs
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landshark68 said:
Kit Kat touchwiz ROMs only. There are Kit Kat AOSP ROMs in the original development section. Noobs need to know they can't flash those through safestrap, only touchwiz ROMs
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what means ``flash`` ?
larrycjr said:
so has anybody been able to create a rom with dsixda's Android Kitchen and successfully been able to run the rom with this version of safstrap? I have deodexed a stock rom VRUDNE1 and tried flashing it and i get a successful flash but on boot up once it gets to the red verizon screen it just stays there. ive let it sit for over 30 mins and no luck. ive tried everything i can think of including rebuilding the rom....???? and i doing something wrong here?? Has anyone else had any luck?
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Use archikitchen I had built one and it booted.
Clone archikitchen repo for last changes.
You need ubuntu or virtual on windows.
deodexe first test to know if its boot.
Then add root, bbx, and debloat with archi only. You can remove apk manualy.
Dont include the boot.img! Not neccessary
build with bbe command.
landshark68 said:
Kit Kat touchwiz ROMs only. There are Kit Kat AOSP ROMs in the original development section. Noobs need to know they can't flash those through safestrap, only touchwiz ROMs
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Sorry for mismatch I forgot the two letters.
leroyinc said:
what means ``flash`` ?
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To flash means to put a ROM or kernel or modem or mod onto your phone.
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THIS PROJECT IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED.
UPDATED 27/04/2017 Content written in RED...... NEW UPDATE 24/3/2018 CONTENT WRITTEN IN BLUE
Stock Firmware Release Android 4.4.2 For Vodafone Smart Tab 4 3G (MT8382)(MT6582)(OT-P323x-2MVDAU2-Unlocked Network)
-Unlocked Firmware (Any Network is usable as far as i know)
-2MDVAU2 Release (Australian - Vodafone)
As Close to Stock as possible with a few extras:
-SuperUser v2.65
-CWM Custom Recovery (for Versions 4.2.2 and 4.4.2)
-TWRP-3.0.0.0 by @jemmini Flashable (Working MTP and more)
-Scatter File for MT8382/MT6582/OT-p323x-2MVDAU2
-included Update.zip from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2
-CyanogenMod 13 Rom Flashable Fully functional AOSP With Gapps package included. -Tested by me
-Ressurection Remix Rom Flashable v5.70 and V5.7.4 Now have fully functional Gapps installed (By Yours truely), Must use TWRP3.0.0.0 and after install and reboot flash NvramFix. and you're good to go -Tested By Me
27/4/2017: New RR5.7.4 With Updated SU, BusyBox, Gapps and DivineBeats9.0. Please note this is a TWRP recovery so replace DATA and SYSTEM into one of your own backup's of RR5.7.4! Let me know if this works for you please and be careful! Make sure you know what you are doing!
24/3/2018: Miui8 Added. Flash and Go as usual. No NVRAM fix needed (at least i didn't need to flash it,you might have to if you get the nvram error in wifi).
-BUG: You have to manually set IP, dont let it do it automatically DHCP is broken in this build
***Please tell me any extra info as i haven't fully tested it out yet***
24/3/2018: Lineage OS (6.0.1): same as always with 6.0.1 aosp builds, Flash, Dont reboot and install nvram fix. then reboot and your good to go. Might need Gapps in this build.
24/3/2018: !!!THE BIG UPDATE TO NOUGAT!!!!
-Resurrection Remix Nougat:
Install as usual, no Nvram fix is needed this time around.
Download and install gapps 7.0.1 pico or what ever version you like.
If you have a SD-card inserted a warning will pop up, if you have files on there remove them before flashing the rom. After you have saved your files format it as internal and you will be good to go.
*ALSO KERNEL SOURCES ARE NOW AVAILABLE*
Install Stock Firmware 4.2.2 using SPFlashTools:
-Make sure you boot into recovery and factory reset before first use!
Install Update from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2:
-Make sure the device is stock! No root or you will encounter errors. Custom recovery works fine, no issues.
-Place Update.zip on root of SD-card or internal if you dont have an SD-card
-Apply Update
-Reboot
Installing Custom Recoveries Using SPFlashTools(Doesnt matter which android you are running 4.2.2 or 4.4.2 they both work for each firmware):
-Install either 4.2.2 or 4.4.2 OR TWRP3.0.0.0
*You might find that if you install 4.4.2 CWM on 4.4.2 firmware the next reboot will cause recovery to revert to stock. To stop this install CWM 4.2.2 (Yes it works), then try to reboot and it will ask you to "stop stock recovery from installing after reboot?" Select yes and dismiss Super user question as you'll get stuck in bootloop.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FACTORY RESET AFTER INSTALLING ANY FIRMWARE! INCLUDING STOCK RELEASE!
Downloads:
You will find all the files here
Credits:
@Chainfire For SU
@benjaminwan -CWM V6 4.2.2
@cofface -CWM v6 4.4.2
*Links are not to be shared without prior consent*
***I'am not responsible for any damage you may cause to your device, Use at your own risk and make sure you know what you're doing!***
Reserved
Links are now live and ready! Removed country lock from firmware so it can be installed on any Vodafone Smart Tab 4 in any country and on any *Service.
*Haven't been able to find a tester.
Hi Valkiry,
when I tried to make the update I got an error. Now when I'm doing a normal start the system hangs on the boot logo.
The error message said:
No file_contextsVerifying current system...
assert failed? apply_patch_check("/custpack/JRD_custres(app/ApplicationsProvider-res.apk", "a6aa8e9828f16678621e20a88221dd44e40ba220", "2990a98b2c09688ce0c01ef5ca1be0aff3d88414")
Installation aborted.
Please continue to update your system !
Any ideas?
lintronics said:
Hi Valkiry,
when I tried to make the update I got an error. Now when I'm doing a normal start the system hangs on the boot logo.
The error message said:
No file_contextsVerifying current system...
assert failed? apply_patch_check("/custpack/JRD_custres(app/ApplicationsProvider-res.apk", "a6aa8e9828f16678621e20a88221dd44e40ba220", "2990a98b2c09688ce0c01ef5ca1be0aff3d88414")
Installation aborted.
Please continue to update your system !
Any ideas?
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Sorry for the late reply. My wife just had a baby. You need to remove super user before you apply the update. The update wont work with SU. Its batter to do it with stock 100%
Brilliant. Took a bit of trial and error since I've not worked with this tool before but got my tablet updated to 4.4.2 at last. Thanks so much for putting this together, I really thought I'd be stuck on 4.2. Just gotta figure out how to root now, that doesn't seem to be working.
How to find exact model of my Vodafone Smart Tab 4 ?
Can i flash this on my iusacell alcatel pop 8 p320a? I need kitkat
Stock rom is in rar file, i cant select it to install stock rom, it has to be zip file
Any idea would help
Artur1993 said:
Stock rom is in rar file, i cant select it to install stock rom, it has to be zip file
Any idea would help
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Just change the file extension to Zip
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Valkiry said:
Sorry for the late reply. My wife just had a baby. You need to remove super user before you apply the update. The update wont work with SU. Its batter to do it with stock 100%
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Does this allow the Tab to make and receive calls over GSM? Is this unbranded firmware not Vodafone firmware?
You need root access to install custom recovery via adb in fastboot, so you mean get root, install recovery then remove SU before flashing?
Okay so the first dump (4.2.2) is stock firmware from Hungary Vodafone used by mtktools to flash, please not this does not have super user so your device is allowed to update to the 4.4.2 file.
Second file is an update to 4.4.2 for those that missed out on the OTA release because they had root.
Third file is a custom debloated 4.4.2 flashable through CWM.
Never install SU on hungary 4.2.2 firmware as you will never get to upgrade to 4.4.2 firmware.
Updated with new files please check post #1
Gapps on RR v5.7.4 is now fully functional. Enjoy please dont Forget to hit that Thanks button!
New RR 5.7.4 Update:
THIS IS A TWRP RESTORE METHOD!
Replace DATA.* and SYSTEM.* files in one of your own backups of RR5.7.4!
Updated SU to 2.79
Busybox Updated
Gapps Installed
DivineBeats V9 installed
Please note there will be alot of missing apps as i needed to make room in system partition for this. There will be no call functionality, or messaging functionality. Also music player app is gone along with YGPS and Adaway. Let me know how you guys go
Where can I find Resurrection Remix in zip file ? Because there is not in your files (only RR 5.7.4 in rar file).
Where is the Scatter File for MT8382?
Cookiestalker said:
Where is the Scatter File for MT8382?
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There is no scatter file for MT8382. Vodafone changed it to lock people out of backing up. The original scatter file provided is the real device code. Why are you asking for MT8382?
przenczo said:
Where can I find Resurrection Remix in zip file ? Because there is not in your files (only RR 5.7.4 in rar file).
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Extract the files and re-ZIP it as a zip file. I made a mistake. It won't affect install
Valkiry said:
UPDATED 27/04/2017 Content written in RED
Stock Firmware Release Android 4.4.2 For Vodafone Smart Tab 4 3G (MT8382)(MT6582)(OT-P323x-2MVDAU2-Unlocked Network)
-Unlocked Firmware (Any Network is usable as far as i know)
-2MDVAU2 Release (Australian - Vodafone)
As Close to Stock as possible with a few extras:
-SuperUser v2.65
-CWM Custom Recovery (for Versions 4.2.2 and 4.4.2)
-TWRP-3.0.0.0 by @jemmini Flashable (Working MTP and more)
-Scatter File for MT8382/MT6582/OT-p323x-2MVDAU2
-included Update.zip from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2
-CyanogenMod 13 Rom Flashable Fully functional AOSP With Gapps package included. -Tested by me
-Ressurection Remix Rom Flashable v5.70 and V5.7.4 Now have fully functional Gapps installed (By Yours truely), Must use TWRP3.0.0.0 and after install and reboot flash NvramFix. and you're good to go -Tested By Me
27/4/2017: New RR5.7.4 With Updated SU, BusyBox, Gapps and DivineBeats9.0. Please note this is a TWRP recovery so replace DATA and SYSTEM into one of your own backup's of RR5.7.4! Let me know if this works for you please and be careful! Make sure you know what you are doing!
Install Stock Firmware 4.2.2 using SPFlashTools:
-Make sure you boot into recovery and factory reset before first use!
Install Update from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2:
-Make sure the device is stock! No root or you will encounter errors. Custom recovery works fine, no issues.
-Place Update.zip on root of SD-card or internal if you dont have an SD-card
-Apply Update
-Reboot
Installing Custom Recoveries Using SPFlashTools(Doesnt matter which android you are running 4.2.2 or 4.4.2 they both work for each firmware):
-Install either 4.2.2 or 4.4.2 OR TWRP3.0.0.0
*You might find that if you install 4.4.2 CWM on 4.4.2 firmware the next reboot will cause recovery to revert to stock. To stop this install CWM 4.2.2 (Yes it works), then try to reboot and it will ask you to "stop stock recovery from installing after reboot?" Select yes and dismiss Super user question as you'll get stuck in bootloop.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FACTORY RESET AFTER INSTALLING ANY FIRMWARE! INCLUDING STOCK RELEASE!
Downloads:
You will find all the files here
Credits:
@Chainfire For SU
@benjaminwan -CWM V6 4.2.2
@cofface -CWM v6 4.4.2
*Links are not to be shared without prior consent*
***I'am not responsible for any damage you may cause to your device, Use at your own risk and make sure you know what you're doing!***
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I want to thank you. smart tab runs with rr if you get Android 7.1 I would be happy
bussi2010 said:
I want to thank you. smart tab runs with rr if you get Android 7.1 I would be happy
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Glad I could help you out dude! There is 7.1 floating around but it's not very good and I don't use this device much anymore. If I do end up doing it ill post it here. Don't forget to hit tthat thanks button
THIS THERAD WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED. TAKE A LOOK ON MY UNIFIED GUIDES/COLLECTION​
CLEAN & DIRTY FLASH STOCK OR CUSTOM ROM
Note: These guides have mostly specific links for the S4 GT-I9505 Roms TWRP, Modems & Bootloaders but the steps are the same for all other S4 Models - You just need to find specific Roms,TWRP, Modems & Bootloaders for your device model. You can take a look at "Usefull Links" section below.
THIS IS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR THE BEST CLEAN INSTALL OF A CUSTOM OR STOCK ROM FROM THE SCRATCH:
1*. Download a stock LOLLIPOP Rom from here or here (doesn't really matter which country you will choose, just be sure to download one of the latests firmwares-recommend is QK1 or PK2) and recommend is latest QK1Modem / QK1Bootloader or PK2Modem / PK2Bootloader. For the all others Modems/Bootloaders, you can find them here. Also Download a windows program Odin. Next, move all your personal data such pictures,music etc from your internal storage to your external sd card or to your pc.*
2*. If you are going to flash a Custom Rom, Download the Custom Rom you want (Recommened any JDC Roms of your preference), Pico or Nano Gapps (or Super Gapps if you have a custom gapps-confg file) be sure you have choosed Platform: ARM and the proper android version of the rom you are going to flash) [If the Rom you want to flash include Gapps, no need to download and flash any Gapps at all] and the latest Magisk for root. After you finished with downloads move your Custom Rom,Magisk,Gapps to one folder in ur external sdcard. *
3. Reboot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash TWRP 3.3.1-1 or JDC TWRP 3.3.1-0 via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)
4*. Reboot to TWRP Recovery (power button+vol.up+home button) go to Advanced-File Manager-external_sd and delete all folders on ur ext sd card (For example you should delete: Android, .android_secure, LOST.DIR, DCIM, etc) except your personal files/folders and the folder with your custom Rom/Magisk/Gapps you want to flash. *
5. Now still on TWRP select Wipe-Format Data and type yes-then go back and press-Advanced Wipe-Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe.
6. Now Boot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash Stock LOLLIPOP Rom via Odin. (You put the file in AP section)
7*. When Stock Rom is Flashed go to Odin again,
Reboot your device to Download Mode, connect it to PC and put Modem(CP Section) Untick Auto Reboot in options, flash it and reboot your device to system by holding Power Button.
Then Reboot to Download Mode again, put the Bootloader(BL Section) and do the same steps as before.
Check what Modem and BL you have, if Modem and BL didn't changed do the same steps again.
If for some reason Odin fail to flash, try to change USB Port in your PC and don't move the cable during flash. Also if you have Odin and the files on an External hard drive, move Odin and all the files you want to flash to your C: drive.*
8. Now Reboot to Download Mode once again and Flash TWRP 3.3.1-1 or JDC TWRP 3.3.1-0 via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)
9. Reboot to TWRP(power button+vol.up+home button) and do the steps 4. and 5. Then flash your Custom Rom--->Magisk--->Pico or Nano Gapps (or Super Gapps if you have a custom gapps-confg file) (If Rom doesn't include).
10. Let the Rom boot and Install Magisk Manager manually if it's not preinstalled. Enjoy!
1*For Stock Rom to have your WiFi working you need to have the same version of Modem/BL as your Firmware. For example if you have PK2 Stock Rom then you need to have PK2 Modem/BL.
On Custom Roms doesn't matter. You can have any of the latest Modem/BL you want but recommend is QK1.
If you want to use KitKat Rom custom or Stock you should flash the proper KitKat Modem/Bootloader. It will not work if you have Lollipop.
2*Skip the step 2. if you are going to flash only Stock Rom.
4*Each app on your phone with the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission may create files or folders in ur sdcard. Most of these folders have once been created by one of these apps and many of them may be deleted with a few exceptions (e.g. Android, .data, .android_secure, these contain important system or app data like a game's downloaded content):
.android_secure: apps installed and then moved to sdcard
Android: app data/cache
data: app data
.estrongs: ES file manager
LOST.DIR: sort of trash folder (collects recovered files after phone crashes)
DCIM: phone gallery's photos and previews
OTA-update: Over The Air update service
ppy_cross: an unknown third-party app's data.
So I recommend to delete them so you can put your phone/sdcard in a clean state and is guaranteed to be able to re-create these folders.
7*If you wanted only to flash stock Rom you done on step 7. If you have any problem with Force Close Apps etc go to Settings->Accounts->Backup and reset->Factory data reset.
***** You can follow the same steps for other variants too but you need to find and choose the proper Firmware-Rom/Modem-Bootloader/TWRP for your variant. *****
THIS IS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR CLEAN INSTALL OF A CUSTOM ROM BUT NOT FROM THE SCRATCH:
1. Download the custom Rom you want (Recommened any JDC Roms of your preference), Magisk for root solution and Pico or Nano Gapps (or Super Gapps if you have a custom gapps-confg file)[If the Rom you want to flash include Gapps, no need to download and flash any Gapps at all], be sure you have choosed Platform: ARM and the proper android version of the rom you are going to flash. Then move all those files to one folder in ur sdcard.
2*.Reboot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash TWRP 3.3.1-1 or JDC TWRP 3.3.0-0 via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)*
3.Reboot to TWRP Recovery (power button+vol.up+home button), go to Advanced-File Manager-external_sd and delete all folders on ur ext sd card (For example you should delete: Android, .android_secure, LOST.DIR, DCIM, etc) except your personal files/folders and the folder with your custom Rom/Magisk/Gapps you want to flash.
4. Now still on TWRP select Wipe-Format Data and type yes-then go back and press-Advanced Wipe-Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe.
5. Flash your Custom Rom--->Magisk--->Gapps.
6. Let the Rom boot and Install Magisk Manager manually if it's not preinstalled. Enjoy!
2*Skip the step 2 if you already have TWRP Recovery installed.
THIS IS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR DIRTY INSTALL OVER YOUR CUSTOM ROM:
1. [Optional]Make a full nandroid backup., just in case something goes wrong. You can use TWRP to do that. (TWRP-->Backup-->Select everything)
2. Uninstall all Substratum overlays if you have any installed.
3. Remove previous root solution with Magisk Unistaller and optional UnSU to ensure all root remnants are gone. (TWRP-->Flash the unistaller.)
4. Reboot to TWRP and Wipe system, cache and art / dalvik.
5. Flash the Rom-->Magisk-->Gapps.
6. Reboot and Enjoy!
***** I've skipped some explanations, because if you are going to dirty flash, you already know for example how to boot to TWRP . *****
USEFUL LINKS (USB DRIVER, TWRP, ODIN, PIT FILES, ROOT-MAGISK, FIRMWARES, MODEMS AND BOOTLOADERS)
SAMSUNG USB DRIVER
If you have a problem while plug-in the device to your PC and PC can't recognize it, you may miss the Samsung USB DRIVER. To fix follow these steps:
1. Download SAMSUNG USB DRIVER.
2. Unzip it and install it to your PC.
3. Connect your device and done! Now should be ok.
TWRP
Download the TWRP version for your specific model of your device HERE.
Installation Process:
1. Without any custom recovery installed on your device: Download the .tar file of the version you choosed.
Reboot to Download Mode(power button+vol.down+home button) and Flash the TWRP version you choosed via Odin. (You put the .tar file in AP)
Done!
2. With TWRP already installed to your device (UPDATE to latest version): Download the .img file of the version you choosed.
Reboot to TWRP(power button+vol.up+home button) and press Install--->Install Image--->Navigate to .img file you downloaded before---->Flash.
Done!
ODIN
You can download ODIN HERE
PIT FILES
GT-I9505: You can find the link HERE. Flash it in Odin at PIT tab.
ROOT - MAGISK
You can root your device via MAGISK. Just download the .zip from HERE and flash it in TWRP.
SAMSUNG FIRMWARES
You can find all Samsung Firmwares HERE or HERE.
Just search for your device model.
MODEMS & BOOTLOADERS COLLECTION
GT-I9505:
Latest Modem QK1Modem
Latest Bootloader QK1Bootloader
You can find most of the Modems & Bootloaders HERE. Just search for your device model.
Steps:
1. Open Odin
2. Reboot your device to Download Mode, connect it to PC and put Modem(CP Section) Untick Auto Reboot in options, flash it and reboot your device to system by holding Power Button.
3.Then Reboot to Download Mode again, put the Bootloader(BL Section) and do the same steps as before.
4. Done! Check what Modem and BL you have, if Modem and BL didn't changed do the same steps again.
If for some reason Odin failed to flash, try to change USB Port in your PC and don't move the cable during flash. Also if you have Odin and the files on an External hard drive, move Odin and all the files you want to flash to your C: drive.
Some explanation:
- For Stock Rom to have your WiFi working you need to have the same version of Modem/BL as your Firmware. For example if you have QK1 Stock Rom then you need to have QK1 Modem/BL.
- On Custom Roms doesn't matter. You can have any of the latest Modem/BL you want but recommend is the latest QK1 for GT-I9505 or the latest for your variant.
Great Tutorial, thanks @Retrial!
I wanted to ask if you could add some additional hints, e.g. like you did in response to a question of @InTheY2K here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78100797&postcount=2175
Then I realized, you've already done so. Thanks again!
But I've got some additional questions:
In step 4 you describe how to clean external sd. In step 5 you advise to clean internal storage. But if you wipe internal storage, all personal data (e.g. downloaded files, music etc) is lost. Wouldn't it be sufficient to delete the same folders as on external sd card and leave the personal folders?
In step 6 you flash an actual lollipop rom, in step 7 modem and bootloader. I thought an actual stock rom comes with modem and bootloader, so that a separate flash of modem and bootloader would not be neccessary. Am I wrong?
As this is a guide for clean flash, one could not expect to find information about a dirty flash . But I think, this is the best place to at least leave a hint to a place where this information can be found. I remember @Buff99 has one for his roms. @Buff99, @Retrial - wouldn't it be a good idea to add this information directly or as a link to this description?
Additional question: When reading the post with my beloved i9505 and XDA Labs I can't see the colour difference in the asterisks, they all look the same. Perhaps you can replace them with additional ones (meaning *, **, ***) or list your remarks with the corresponding number from your main list (meaning 1), 2) etc.)
pocketrule said:
In step 4 you describe how to clean external sd. In step 5 you advise to clean internal storage. But if you wipe internal storage, all personal data (e.g. downloaded files, music etc) is lost. Wouldn't it be sufficient to delete the same folders as on external sd card and leave the personal folders?
We are doing the best clean install from the scratch so the internal storage must be wiped. You should move all your personal data in your sdcard before you wipe. I will add it as clue to the guide.
In step 6 you flash an actual lollipop rom, in step 7 modem and bootloader. I thought an actual stock rom comes with modem and bootloader, so that a separate flash of modem and bootloader would not be neccessary. Am I wrong?
That's not exactly true. If you have an old modem/bootloader and u flash for example PK2 firmware, you will not have same Modem/BL as ur firmware and then ur WiFi etc will not work. Flashing Stock Rom doesn't change them. You need to separate flash them.
As this is a guide for clean flash, one could not expect to find information about a dirty flash . But I think, this is the best place to at least leave a hint to a place where this information can be found. I remember @Buff99 has one for his roms. @Buff99, @Retrial - wouldn't it be a good idea to add this information directly or as a link to this description?
Hmm yeah this guide is for clean flash, but probably I will say something for dirty flash too.
Additional question: When reading the post with my beloved i9505 and XDA Labs I can't see the colour difference in the asterisks, they all look the same. Perhaps you can replace them with additional ones (meaning *, **, ***) or list your remarks with the corresponding number from your main list (meaning 1), 2) etc.)
Maybe the xda app has some issues. I've added numbers near asterisks, I guess it can help. Thanks for feedback.
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Thanks mate, I've answered with green color under ur questions.
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Update:
Added recommendation for JDC Roms
Added JDC Roms Universe Link
Added JDC TWRP 3.3.0-0 Link
Updated Visual Color Titles for each guide
Updated some Links.
Updated some steps in the guide "clean install not from the scratch"
Update:
Added note that other S4 Models can follow the same steps.
Added Usefull Links Section with quick guides.
Visual changes on Titles
Update:
Added PIT Files section with links at "Usefull Links"
Minor general changes at steps.
Update:
Change the recommended Modem/ Bootloader to the latest QK1.
Added links for recommended Modem/Bootloader for GT-I9505 (latest QK1 links) at "Usefull Links" section.
Added steps with explanation how to flash Modems/Bootloaders at "Usefull Links" section.
Update:
Changed the steps of flashing Modem and Bootloader and added an additional tip.
Will this firmware work with T-Mobile Galaxy S4? (SGH-M919)?
varunkp said:
Will this firmware work with T-Mobile Galaxy S4? (SGH-M919)?
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No, FQA1 should be the latest for your variant.
However, all the steps in my guide are the same for all variants. You just need to find the latest Firmware/Modem/Bootloader/TWRP for your variant.
Retrial said:
No, FQA1 should be the latest for your variant.
However, all the steps in my guide are the same for all variants. You just need to find the latest Firmware/Modem/Bootloader/TWRP for your variant.
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Where can I find the latest FQA1 firmware other than SamMobile? The firmware from that website is only available for premium members.
EDIT: I couldn't find the FQA1 firmware in SamMobile. Where else can I find it?
varunkp said:
Where can I find the latest FQA1 firmware other than SamMobile? The firmware from that website is only available for premium members.
EDIT: I couldn't find the FQA1 firmware in SamMobile. Where else can I find it?
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Try from here.
Retrial said:
Try from here.
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Thanks. It's now downloading ?
Update:
Updated Firmware Links
Updated TWRP Links
Updated PIT File Link for GT-I9505
I am working to reform-rewrite from the scratch the guides these days. I will unified the guides with adding the latest "stuff", links for all variants, change some steps and more
EDIT: NEW UNIFIED THREAD HERE
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