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[ROMS] Pre-Rooted I9505 Odin Flashable Packages!

I am currently implementing an alternate method of Rooting which I have found to be successful by means of Pre-Rooting the system.img.ext4 file. I have already released Pre-Rooted ROMs for previous models and wanted to continue this development for the Galaxy S4.
Why use this Root Method? Well the main reasons are:
- You have a complete Odin Flashable ROM Package.
- No Insecure Kernels are used or required.
- You can flash these packages on Non-Rooted devices
- The Binary Flash Counter will NOT increase when flashing these ROM Packages.
- And finally, you only have to flash one file in Odin and you have a complete firmware including Root Permissions.
What Root Package is used in these ROMs?
- Busybox 1.20.2 (Newer ROMs)
- SuperSU 1.51 (Newer ROMs)
Previously released ROMs may have an older Busybox and SuperSU package installed.
Please Note: This Root Method does not include a Custom Recovery. This is for people who only require Root Permissions. If you do require a Custom Recovery, you will need to flash this yourself separately.
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Just UnZip and Flash the '.tar.md5' File in Odin.
Password (All Packages): [email protected]
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Note: If you are coming from a Custom ROM, remember to Wipe Data and Cache Partitions before flashing to avoid Boot Loops.
Modified Stock Packages:
(Modifications: Newest PDA Image and Modem and Pre-Rooted.)
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None as of yet.
Original Stock Packages:
(Modifications: Pre-Rooted Only.)
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Product Code: GT-I9505ZBABTU (4.2.2) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XXUBMGA
PHONE: XXUBMGA
CSC: OXXBMG3
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
Updated CSC: OXXBMH1 (Dev-Host)
More to come! Enjoy!

Reserved!

lyriquidperfection said:
I am currently implementing an alternate method of Rooting which I have found to be successful by means of Pre-Rooting the system.img.ext4 file. I have already released Pre-Rooted ROMs for previous models and wanted to continue this development for the Galaxy S4.
Why use this Root Method? Well the main reasons are:
- You have a complete Odin Flashable ROM Package.
- No Insecure Kernels are used or required.
- You can flash these packages on Non-Rooted devices
- The Binary Flash Counter will NOT increase when flashing these ROM Packages.
- And finally, you only have to flash one file in Odin and you have a complete firmware including Root Permissions.
What Root Package is used in these ROMs?
- Busybox 1.20.2 (Newer ROMs)
- SuperSU 1.51 (Newer ROMs)
Previously released ROMs may have an older Busybox and SuperSU package installed.
Just UnZip and Flash the '.tar.md5' File in Odin.
Note: If you are coming from a Custom ROM, remember to Wipe Data and Cache Partitions before flashing to avoid Boot Loops.
None as of yet.
Product Code: GT-I9505ZBABTU (4.2.2) (Unbranded UK)
PDA: XXUBMGA
PHONE: XXUBMGA
CSC: OXXBMG3
Link: Download (Dev-Host)
More to come! Enjoy!
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I beg you please KINDLY tell me how urs is any different then the below?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824[ROM] WORLD PREMIERE: I9505 XXUBMGA DEODEX [4.2.2] - Pre-Rooted Stock ROM's Odin/CWM
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DjeMBeY alwys more or less instantly releases pre rooted latest firmwares.. I really hope your not just another glory hunter
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SALAH100 said:
I beg you please KINDLY tell me how urs is any different then the below?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824[ROM] WORLD PREMIERE: I9505 XXUBMGA DEODEX [4.2.2] - Pre-Rooted Stock ROM's Odin/CWM
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I have my own scripts to fully automate the process and I modify the system image directly and not on the device to ensure a fully clean flashable package. I will be releasing the scripts tomorrow. I have looked at the thread you mentioned and it seems that guy has copied my layout format in some respects and changed it slightly. I have been pre-rooting rooms since the galaxy s2 so it isn't exactly a world premiere! Lol! Here are my sources and please check the thread creation dates so you know I create my own work!
Galaxy S2 I9100 Roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1608071
Galaxy S3 I9305 Roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942150
Now make your own judgement!
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Couple of questions. Is the firmware 1 or 3 part and as it a wipe rom?
I ask because I would really like to keep my apps and data without having to restore either though titanium or cwm, and if it's a 3 part is like to flash without csc to retain my current one.
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sxi200 said:
Couple of questions. Is the firmware 1 or 3 part and as it a wipe rom?
I ask because I would really like to keep my apps and data without having to restore either though titanium or cwm, and if it's a 3 part is like to flash without csc to retain my current one.
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No sorry its a single file package.
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Is this a ready to go system or is it still in development?
I've just got myself an S4 on EE (UK) and have been trawling all the threads to catch up on what's going on. (I've been stuck with an Atrix 4G for 2 years!)
Perfectly happy with the stock ROM but just really want to get that Root going too.

Mortis2000 said:
Is this a ready to go system or is it still in development?
I've just got myself an S4 on EE (UK) and have been trawling all the threads to catch up on what's going on. (I've been stuck with an Atrix 4G for 2 years!)
Perfectly happy with the stock ROM but just really want to get that Root going too.
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Yep just follow the the guide and flash with odin.
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Or you can pre root your own if you have Linux knowledge.
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Fantastic, thank you.
Just one more noob question before I take the plunge...does it matter at all that I'm currently at XXUBMG7 for my baseband?
I just grab that GT-I9505ZBABTU (4.2.2) (Unbranded UK) file, unzip, Odin, boom, done!?

Mortis2000 said:
Fantastic, thank you.
Just one more noob question before I take the plunge...does it matter at all that I'm currently at XXUBMG7 for my baseband?
I just grab that GT-I9505ZBABTU (4.2.2) (Unbranded UK) file, unzip, Odin, boom, done!?
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Yep simple as that! That's the beauty of pre rooted rooms. Even system status stays official.
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You absolute legend.
I'm a tad rusty with Linux sadly. It's been a good 4 years or so since I used any distro in anger.
You know what its like when you get stuck in a rut managing nothing but Windows users!
Shall give that a blast once I've got the file and sort you out a coffee or a pint too.

Mortis2000 said:
You absolute legend.
I'm a tad rusty with Linux sadly. It's been a good 4 years or so since I used any distro in anger.
You know what its like when you get stuck in a rut managing nothing but Windows users!
Shall give that a blast once I've got the file and sort you out a coffee or a pint too.
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U would hold off a bit as there is a newer Rom for btu released so I shall pre root and upload that over the next few days.
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Fantastic. I assume you're likely to just update this thread when you're done with the new one?

lyriquidperfection said:
U would hold off a bit as there is a newer Rom for btu released so I shall pre root and upload that over the next few days.
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Good luck with that.... So far, NO GO.... even when using latest SuperSu (1.60)..... Bootloop......

DjeMBeY said:
Good luck with that.... So far, NO GO.... even when using latest SuperSu (1.60)..... Bootloop......
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I'll take a look when I'm home tomorrow.
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Hello people, I am new to Samsung, I usually just buy a used phone to circumvent any void warranty issues (as they are cheaper I sort of self insure myself, I only got the desire new and I rooted it on the 2nd day ). My SGS4 is arriving on Tuesday and it will be new with warranty.
Could you please confirm that there is absolutely no chance what so ever to void the warranty by flashing a pre-rooted rom. I would be quite happy to use the stock rom as long as it is rooted.
I've always used HardSPL, official or unofficial (when available) S-OFF and root on my previous HTC devices and I have never ever bricked a phone.
Thank you for your help

Did you get any further with this at all? I've held off rooting for the moment but if it's going to be a while longer I will just go for it with the current one.

XXUDMI1 KNOX WARRANTY VOID - 0x1
Hi,
I am wondering if you have managed to get a worked around with your scripts of the issue that is related to "KNOX WARRANTY VOID - 0x1" in all the newer ROMs. it yes, then how I safely root my I9505 without voiding the "KNOX WARRANTY:
Thanks for your reply.

No sorry, this Knox stuff is way outta my depth. Its very secure.
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Sense 6 - UK push to customer

Hello all,
A lurker's first post here.
As the thread title states, HTC has supposedly started pushing Sense 6 to the HTC One Mini in UK (assuming it is also pushing to other countries too). Has anyone have this installed? How does it compare to Sense 6 port ROMs such as InsertCoin?
Currently a Insertcoin user myself, I may backup my ROM and test out HTC's official Sense 6 and provide some user feedback.
Cheers!

tofuboi01 said:
Hello all,
A lurker's first post here.
As the thread title states, HTC has supposedly started pushing Sense 6 to the HTC One Mini in UK (assuming it is also pushing to other countries too). Has anyone have this installed? How does it compare to Sense 6 port ROMs such as InsertCoin?
Currently a Insertcoin user myself, I may backup my ROM and test out HTC's official Sense 6 and provide some user feedback.
Cheers!
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if anyone gets ahold of the update please share with me so i can port tweaks to the base and have a bug free rom...
Thanks Again,
MiniWhooper

xXminiWHOOPERxX said:
if anyone gets ahold of the update please share with me so i can port tweaks to the base and have a bug free rom...
Thanks Again,
MiniWhooper
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Is this the update file that is downloaded prior to install? If so I can help with that, though I may be doing this tomorrow as have some plans today.
Do I flash the stock KK ROM then get the update file? Could possibly do this while watching the Italy/CR game.
Being a IC user, I'll gladly help in any way as thanks to all your work!
Edit - Actually, is it even possible to still receive HTC updates even if i flashed stock again?

tofuboi01 said:
Is this the update file that is downloaded prior to install? If so I can help with that, though I may be doing this tomorrow as have some plans today.
Do I flash the stock KK ROM then get the update file? Could possibly do this while watching the Italy/CR game.
Being a IC user, I'll gladly help in any way as thanks to all your work!
Edit - Actually, is it even possible to still receive HTC updates even if i flashed stock again?
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Yes once its downloaded, dont reboot but find where the OTA.zip is and upload it and share here on XDA so us devs can use it... and you'd most likely have to flash a stock odex KK rom.... but once the download is finished dont install just share and within a few days i can release a fully working sense 6 IC rom updated with the latest tweaks.... if you can somehow get it today ill be very greatful and will push for a quick release just for you helping me.

xXminiWHOOPERxX said:
Yes once its downloaded, dont reboot but find where the OTA.zip is and upload it and share here on XDA so us devs can use it... and you'd most likely have to flash a stock odex KK rom.... but once the download is finished dont install just share and within a few days i can release a fully working sense 6 IC rom updated with the latest tweaks.... if you can somehow get it today ill be very greatful and will push for a quick release just for you helping me.
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It would seem i need to be on hboot 2.19 in order to flash the stock rom on the old partition layout..I really dont feel like subjecting myself through hboot and formatting again when I messed up the phone few weeks ago.
If anyone's on hboot 2.19 and on 4.4.2 stock, please could you provide the OTA.zip for miniwhooper!
Cheers!

tofuboi01 said:
It would seem i need to be on hboot 2.19 in order to flash the stock rom on the old partition layout..I really dont feel like subjecting myself through hboot and formatting again when I messed up the phone few weeks ago.
If anyone's on hboot 2.19 and on 4.4.2 stock, please could you provide the OTA.zip for miniwhooper!
Cheers!
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Do you know how to edit update scripts? If not upload stocks and I'll edit it and then all you have to do is replace it and flash the rom , can't have superCID though you must revert it back to original too
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xXminiWHOOPERxX said:
Do you know how to edit update scripts? If not upload stocks and I'll edit it and then all you have to do is replace it and flash the rom , can't have superCID though you must revert it back to original too
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I didnt know I had downloaded Triggers 4.4.2 stock rooted ROM for the new partition layout, how do I edit the CID again? I should really keep a note of all the edits I do, currently on supercid.
Once I change the CID I can attempt for the OTA file.
EDIT: NVM I found out about changing cid, this is the file I got from the software update:
OTA_M4_UL_K44_SENSE55_MR_HTC_Europe_3.10.401.6-3.10.401.4_release_356961.zip
Doesnt seem to be sense 6...
Let me update and see what happens.
edit 2: tried installing the update file but gave an error on the recovery/installing screen then it rebooted saying system is modified so please revert..
Is this due to being s off? rooted? Any suggestions?

Just checked for updates on my generic UK One Mini, no update to Sense 6, still on 5.5

I'm guessing that since miniwhooper posted saying she is releasing a stock rom tonight that she has a copy of an update file?
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Can u update when u have a custom recovery?

Everest_ said:
Can u update when u have a custom recovery?
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I think for official updates you may need the stock recovery? Otherwise the OS will find that your phone software has been modified.

tofuboi01 said:
I think for official updates you may need the stock recovery? Otherwise the OS will find that your phone software has been modified.
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And how do you get your stock recovery back? I have TWRP. :/

Everest_ said:
And how do you get your stock recovery back? I have TWRP. :/
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Just search it in the forums or google "htc one mini stock recovery image" and just go from there.

tofuboi01 said:
Just search it in the forums or google "htc one mini stock recovery image" and just go from there.
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Does it matter which version?

Everest_ said:
Does it matter which version?
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I don't think which version matters, think there is only 2-3 to select from anyways, I hope you don't receive the 'system is modified' message like I did as that will prevent receiving official updates.

tofuboi01 said:
I don't think which version matters, think there is only 2-3 to select from anyways, I hope you don't receive the 'system is modified' message like I did as that will prevent receiving official updates.
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No new update for me uk edition

Any news about SENSE 6?
I did not find anything about Sense 6 update on HTC UK site:
http://www.htc.com/uk/go/htc-software-updates/

Czechnolog said:
Any news about SENSE 6?
I did not find anything about Sense 6 update on HTC UK site:
http://www.htc.com/uk/go/htc-software-updates/
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It could arrive any moment:
http://llabtoofer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/roadmap.png

Thanks, it looks promising.
I hope it will come ASAP .

Anybody gets Sense 6 update?
As can be seen, most of devices got 4.4.2 update, while HTC One Mini (M4) devices are still waiting. I’m expecting update roll up next week 30.06-06.07 (Monday or Friday).
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Source: http://llabtoofer.com/2014/06/29/htc-software-updates-plan-29-06/

Flashing again in a very long time..

last time i flash was dec 2013 version 4.4.2
twrp version 6.3.3 i guess something like that
my nexus version is the ca / us version
what should i do first if wanna get back to flashing again?
new twrp? if i flash a new rom should root it again?

elnitrox said:
last time i flash was dec 2013 version 4.4.2
twrp version 6.3.3 i guess something like that
my nexus version is the ca / us version
what should i do first if wanna get back to flashing again?
new twrp? if i flash a new rom should root it again?
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Always a good idea to update your recovery to the latest.
Root is IN the rom. I pretty much guarantee that any rom you flash via recovery will be pre-rooted.
If you're unsure of the processes for anything, have a read of all the sticky threads linked in my signature

Flash the latest twrp first, then pick a rom
Latest twrp - https://www.dropbox.com/s/05vh73mstsovz9j/twrp2801.zip?dl=0
Flash in recovery then reboot recovery to check version at the top
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rootSU said:
Root is IN the rom. I pretty much guarantee that any rom you flash via recovery will be pre-rooted.
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Unless he wants to flash a stock image
Ben36 said:
Flash the latest twrp first, then pick a rom
Latest twrp - https://www.dropbox.com/s/05vh73mstsovz9j/twrp2801.zip?dl=0
Flash in recovery then reboot recovery to check version at the top
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on that note, is twrp recommended over CWM? I noticed last week that I had cwm on mine

Bonusbartus said:
on that note, is twrp recommended over CWM? I noticed last week that I had cwm on mine
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CWM is outdated. Use TWRP or Philz

Bonusbartus said:
Unless he wants to flash a stock image
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Stock factory images aren't flashed in recovery.. That's why rootsu specifically said recovery
Bonusbartus said:
on that note, is twrp recommended over CWM? I noticed last week that I had cwm on mine
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Personally, I've faced many issues with twrp in the past and ever since I've started using PhilzTouch (advanced version of cwm), I haven't looked back!
- Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!

I on the other hand have never ever had any problems with twrp across various devices
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vin4yak said:
Stock factory images aren't flashed in recovery.. That's why rootsu specifically said recovery
Personally, I've faced many issues with twrp in the past and ever since I've started using PhilzTouch (advanced version of cwm), I haven't looked back!
- Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!
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I had a lot of issues with TWRP on my S3. We're you having issues on this device?

Aerowinder said:
I had a lot of issues with TWRP on my S3. We're you having issues on this device?
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No mate. I was on HTC One X!
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vin4yak said:
Stock factory images aren't flashed in recovery.. That's why rootsu specifically said recovery
Personally, I've faced many issues with twrp in the past and ever since I've started using PhilzTouch (advanced version of cwm), I haven't looked back!
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according to the official thread:
End Of Support
Quote:
Project Status: No Longer Updated
As I mentioned before, I have a lot of new important projects in my real life. I am very happy to abandon this project for real life alternatives.
CWM is a dead project for now, until some dev resurrects it. I was about to do, until these new projects came.
Current version will probably work a while for many devices. Some devices with new ROM installers could have issues. Just use TWRP or the CM Simple Recovery
If the current version works for you, there is no reason you don't use it though. No need to ***** in all threads because it doesn't work for you. Just move on to other alternatives.
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but I see that it has been updated 2 days ago...

Philz is good and it works for now. I too had issues with TWRP on my S3, That's why I moved to Philz on that device and brought Philz to the N5.
We may see bug fixes with Philz if the device maintainers notice them. For example, the update 2 days ago was a bug I found and fixed. So if there is something broken, we may see fixes. New features - nope. So lets see what happens when L comes out with its default device encryption. I'm not jumping ship until I have to.

Ben36 said:
Flash the latest twrp first, then pick a rom
Latest twrp - https://www.dropbox.com/s/05vh73mstsovz9j/twrp2801.zip?dl=0
Flash in recovery then reboot recovery to check version at the top
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I did download from your link however when i flash it in twrp itself it says failed..any link for any latest twrp
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elnitrox said:
I did download from your link however when i flash it in twrp itself it says failed..any link for any latest twrp
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Here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50042079
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elnitrox said:
I did download from your link however when i flash it in twrp itself it says failed..any link for any latest twrp
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well, most recoveries arent going to be in a flash in recovery form. if its in a zip, you might have to extract it and use fastboot to flash the actual twrprecovery.img or you can use the flashify app(if you have root).

simms22 said:
well, most recoveries arent going to be in a flash in recovery form. if its in a zip, you might have to extract it and use fastboot to flash the actual twrprecovery.img or you can use the flashify app(if you have root).
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Done using flashify.
Flashing complete.
Is the latest version 6.2.3.4 ?
So just choose any rom and thats it right?
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elnitrox said:
Done using flashify.
Flashing complete.
Is the latest version 6.2.3.4 ?
So just choose any rom and thats it right?
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no, its 2.8 http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/205
anyways, im using an old one as well(2.6.something), and everything works fine.
rom and gapps. most roms will need the google apps to be flashed as well, since its illegal to include them in publically distributed custom roms.

the only reason why i havent flash a new rom again because the rom that im currently running is good doesnt really give problems like random reboots
the only thing is its an older version.
and its really tiring thing to start all over again.
anyways any good rom out there?
its close to stock rom with minor tweaks
im on purity rom btw 4.4.2

elnitrox said:
the only reason why i havent flash a new rom again because the rom that im currently running is good doesnt really give problems like random reboots
the only thing is its an older version.
and its really tiring thing to start all over again.
anyways any good rom out there?
its close to stock rom with minor tweaks
im on purity rom btw 4.4.2
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rastakat. a very close to stock rom, with the right amount of tweaks(just whats needed), and no more. no issues for anybody on that rom. its in the original development section.

and last thing whats the latest gapps?
any links
thanx for the guidance simms22

elnitrox said:
and last thing whats the latest gapps?
any links
thanx for the guidance simms22
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heres pa gapps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
but you can use any, really. if you get a minimal gapps, you can install the other gapps through the play store
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oh, youll also need to flash the latest supersu(for root) http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu

FlashFire Works

I just confirmed FlashFire works with our rooted S6. I successfully made a system backup and flashed a boot animation zip. For more info about FlashFire and how to get it go here. Please thank and support @Chainfire for his work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433

Did it trip your knox counter? I'd be very wary to use this until that is known
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hopesrequiem said:
Did it trip your knox counter? I'd be very wary to use this until that is known
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No, Knox is still good. It really shouldn't trip it because it doesn't mess with the bootloader at all.

Misterxtc said:
I just confirmed FlashFire works with out rooted S6. I successfully made a system backup and flashed a boot animation zip. For more info about FlashFire and how to get it go here. Please thank and support @Chainfire for his work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
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I'm looking for a good boot animation.
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I'm new to Samsung coming from HTC...with flashfire will we be able to flash debloated TW roms (assuming there were any for VZW)? I've seen that anything with the kernel we'd need an unlocked BL, but as far as TW roms go, we should be able to right?

brholt6 said:
I'm new to Samsung coming from HTC...with flashfire will we be able to flash debloated TW roms (assuming there were any for VZW)? I've seen that anything with the kernel we'd need an unlocked BL, but as far as TW roms go, we should be able to right?
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I flashed a zip yesterday so I would think a properly made ROM would flash. I did try one yesterday but it didn't flash. I'm pretty sure it was a updater script error on my part. I haven't had the time to look into it further. As for our kernel we will have to use the stock one.

krypto1300 said:
I'm looking for a good boot animation.
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Search my friend. It will have to be the same format as the attached one here. This one is from the S5 without the red Verizon screen, just flash it with FlashFire.
View attachment 3305931

Misterxtc said:
I flashed a zip yesterday so I would think a properly made ROM would flash. I did try one yesterday but it didn't flash. I'm pretty sure it was a updater script error on my part. I haven't had the time to look into it further. As for our kernel we will have to use the stock one.
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lmao same here.. i actually sent you a pm about the updater script lol i wonder if another variant s ript would work but they all seem to use aroma
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Misterxtc said:
I flashed a zip yesterday so I would think a properly made ROM would flash. I did try one yesterday but it didn't flash. I'm pretty sure it was a updater script error on my part. I haven't had the time to look into it further. As for our kernel we will have to use the stock one.
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Ever have any luck? Some of the ROMs over in the international S6 thread look pretty nice. With the M8 we were able to get international ROMs ported over, but I'm in a new world with Samsung and flashing ROMs without TWRP.

brholt6 said:
Ever have any luck? Some of the ROMs over in the international S6 thread look pretty nice. With the M8 we were able to get international ROMs ported over, but I'm in a new world with Samsung and flashing ROMs without TWRP.
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It's not going too good on my end. I'm sick of Odining back to stock. I must have done it about a dozen times after various failed mods. I'm pretty much calling it quits until a better recovery becomes available. FlashFire restore doesn't work for me so when a mistake is maid I have to go back to stock. Hopefully there will be some updates to make this more reliable. I'm OK with the few mods available and debloating for now.

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It's not going too good on my end. I'm sick of Odining back to stock. I must have done it about a dozen times after various failed mods. I'm pretty much calling it quits until a better recovery becomes available. FlashFire restore doesn't work for me so when a mistake is maid I have to go back to stock. Hopefully there will be some updates to make this more reliable. I'm OK with the few mods available and debloating for now.
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Just out of curiosity are you trying to port roms already made for other devices? If so I would assume that the kernel on your locked phone cannot work with the system.img in the ported rom. What you could do is find a rom that is stock rooted only, no other mods or lightly modded and grab that script. From there download the verizon s6 system, extract it and add the su stuff then wrap all that in a zip. The permissions and symlinks should be close enough to get you booted and if it boots you can start working out all of the bugs
Sorry if you already tried all that, just want to help if I can.
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Almost forgot Im sure you figured this out already but you would need to edit the boot out of the installer script
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Here is a non aroma rom for your installer script. He is planning on implementing aroma so you might want to grab it asap
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...pment/rom-g920tuvu1a0cg-stock-rooted-t3087930

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Just out of curiosity are you trying to port roms already made for other devices? If so I would assume that the kernel on your locked phone cannot work with the system.img in the ported rom. What you could do is find a rom that is stock rooted only, no other mods or lightly modded and grab that script. From there download the verizon s6 system, extract it and add the su stuff then wrap all that in a zip. The permissions and symlinks should be close enough to get you booted and if it boots you can start working out all of the bugs
Sorry if you already tried all that, just want to help if I can.
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Almost forgot Im sure you figured this out already but you would need to edit the boot out of the installer script
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misterxtc has helped me develop roms for the vzw s5 as well as his own roms. were not a+ devs by any means but we do have experience with it.. the rom created was im sure from his own build from the stock base rom for the vzw s6.
the vzw s5 also has a locked BL so we are very aware that you can only use roms compatible with the stock BL and kernel.. Flashfire does not appear to flash the BL or kernel at all but also cannot write the whole system without the kernel.
it has been tried multiple times by him and myself on my s6 edge and each time results in having to odin back to stock and start over.
We also both talked to hsbadr and his multisystem unfortunately does not work for us since we have no ext sd card.
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elliwigy said:
misterxtc has helped me develop roms for the vzw s5 as well as his own roms. were not a+ devs by any means but we do have experience with it.. the rom created was im sure from his own build from the stock base rom for the vzw s6.
the vzw s5 also has a locked BL so we are very aware that you can only use roms compatible with the stock BL and kernel.. Flashfire does not appear to flash the BL or kernel at all but also cannot write the whole system without the kernel.
it has been tried multiple times by him and myself on my s6 edge and each time results in having to odin back to stock and start over.
We also both talked to hsbadr and his multisystem unfortunately does not work for us since we have no ext sd card.
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crappy well I edited my previous post with a link to a non aroma s6 rom if you two would like to compare it to your own. good luck and good night!

Just a heads up there will be a stock base getting released probably by the weekend for everyone to use it will be flashable in flashfire as well

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Just a heads up there will be a stock base getting released probably by the weekend for everyone to use it will be flashable in flashfire as well
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from who?
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ThePagel said:
Just out of curiosity are you trying to port roms already made for other devices? If so I would assume that the kernel on your locked phone cannot work with the system.img in the ported rom. What you could do is find a rom that is stock rooted only, no other mods or lightly modded and grab that script. From there download the verizon s6 system, extract it and add the su stuff then wrap all that in a zip. The permissions and symlinks should be close enough to get you booted and if it boots you can start working out all of the bugs
Sorry if you already tried all that, just want to help if I can.
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Almost forgot Im sure you figured this out already but you would need to edit the boot out of the installer script
*Double edit*
Here is a non aroma rom for your installer script. He is planning on implementing aroma so you might want to grab it asap
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...pment/rom-g920tuvu1a0cg-stock-rooted-t3087930
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I'm building from scratch with the stock tar. I did get one to boot but no luck deodexing it. I've got both aroma and kitchen ROMs to flash and boot but had some minor issues with superSU. I haven't had the mind to concentrate on much lately. We had to put down our 13 year old German Shepherd yesterday so I'm pretty tore up from that.

Misterxtc said:
I'm building from scratch with the stock tar. I did get one to boot but no luck deodexing it. I've got both aroma and kitchen ROMs to flash and boot but had some minor issues with superSU. I haven't had the mind to concentrate on much lately. We had to put down our 13 year old German Shepherd yesterday so I'm pretty tore up from that.
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That is never easy, my condolences.

Misterxtc said:
I'm building from scratch with the stock tar. I did get one to boot but no luck deodexing it. I've got both aroma and kitchen ROMs to flash and boot but had some minor issues with superSU. I haven't had the mind to concentrate on much lately. We had to put down our 13 year old German Shepherd yesterday so I'm pretty tore up from that.
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Sorry to hear that man! 13 years of good life im sure but its always like losing a member of the family.
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from who?
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A recognized developer its a suprise I used youre rom on the s5 but it looks like you are building on the edge? Kind of wish I got the edge instead but oh well.

Misterxtc said:
I'm building from scratch with the stock tar. I did get one to boot but no luck deodexing it. I've got both aroma and kitchen ROMs to flash and boot but had some minor issues with superSU. I haven't had the mind to concentrate on much lately. We had to put down our 13 year old German Shepherd yesterday so I'm pretty tore up from that.
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Thanks for taking a look at this and I hope your family gets better from putting down a best-friend/family member.

TWRP 3.1.0 released

https://twrp.me/site/update/2017/03/10/twrp-3.1.0-0-released.html
Just need to build to our device tree. @jcadduono :highfive:

jaysonic88 said:
https://twrp.me/site/update/2017/03/10/twrp-3.1.0-0-released.html
Just need to build to our device tree. @jcadduono :highfive:
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Is this for v20?

Lmax579 said:
Is this for v20?
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My understanding is that they've released the base code which now can be tailored to work on our device. I think that @jcadduono who adapted 3.0.1 for our device would have to do the same with this base.

jaysonic88 said:
My understanding is that they've released the base code which now can be tailored to work on our device. I think that @jcadduono who adapted 3.0.1 for our device would have to do the same with this base.
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Oh ok cool.. So once that's done we can just flash the img on the current version of twrp correct?

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Oh ok cool.. So once that's done we can just flash the img on the current version of twrp correct?
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That's right!

My honest guess is that they won't be having a official TWRP for us. It's not not that popular of a device unfortunately. I've had the official TWRP app installed from the play store for a while and our device isn't listed.
Best way to check is just DL official TWRP app and run it daily.
It be awesome to have a 3.1.0 but I don't need it to do anything more than what I do now!! ?
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dfogelstrom said:
My honest guess is that they won't be having a official TWRP for us. It's not not that popular of a device unfortunately. I've had the official TWRP app installed from the play store for a while and our device isn't listed.
Best way to check is just DL official TWRP app and run it daily.
It be awesome to have a 3.1.0 but I don't need it to do anything more than what I do now!!
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Lol true thing. I only do backups, restore, flash things (HECK YEAH)! , clean (dalvik, cache, system, data, internal storage), factory reset, and sometimes removing files from the file manager on TWRP. I don't know what else is there to be added. (Now it is true that sometimes twrp does crashes while installedomg a rom with AROMA installer. But it is nothing that cant be fix by pulling out the battery (thanks LG LOL) and putting it back again.

Besides what the current recovery does, what more do we need the recovery to do? I know there's new bells and whistles, but it works and it's stable for this variant. So, what else do we need?

sanjsrik said:
Besides what the current recovery does, what more do we need the recovery to do? I know there's new bells and whistles, but it works and it's stable for this variant. So, what else do we need?
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It has some enhanced ADB functionality which may be helpful for Devs doing their thing (which in the end benefits us). Also has a better partition scheme for 7.1.1 which will benefit us if we ever get that update from LG. And while it's true we probably will never get the "official" support from TWRP now that the base code is available JCADDUNODO can create a 3.1.0 for us. That's what he did on 3.0.2. :laugh:

It also allows for flashing ota zips too. This is a big deal, their biggest update in a while.