Ok, I know this was a niche phone and was a limited run. I'm finding the rooted stock firmware is not running well (progressively more laggy mostly). SM-N915W8 version
Can someone please recommend a good ROM/Kernel? Reliable daily driver? that will freshen/lighten it up a bit? I just need to get pointed in the right direction.
I was fine on my old S5 because there were so many options to pick from, but with my canadian variant on a limited run phone, I question compatibility with what's on the list. Sorry, I'm limited in time/knowledge. But if I can just get a couple threads to get me going, I'll be fine. I just don't want to give up on this phone yet. The note 8 isn't out yet and I have this one accessorized with my zerolemon and other goodies.
Thanks in advance.
J
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/development/enhanced-rom-n915g-f-fy-6-0-1-s8-n7-t3599823 worked for my 2 w8 variants
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I see SCH-i925 in some places and then I see reference to LTE versions with another designation called N802X, can someone please clarify this for me? Also, is there any real development happening for the SCH-i925 or should I just plan to run it stock for the foreseeable future? My tablet got the most recent OTA before I even left the store, so I never had a chance to root it and it would appear that there is nothing happening there, but just to stay on topic (since development talk is another sub-forum) I would love for someone to explain what the model designations mean. :good::good:
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I see SCH-i925 in some places and then I see reference to LTE versions with another designation called N802X, can someone please clarify this for me? Also, is there any real development happening for the SCH-i925 or should I just plan to run it stock for the foreseeable future? My tablet got the most recent OTA before I even left the store, so I never had a chance to root it and it would appear that there is nothing happening there, but just to stay on topic (since development talk is another sub-forum) I would love for someone to explain what the model designations mean. :good::good:
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The SCH-i925 is the Verizon model of the 10.1. The N802X is the international version of the 10.1LTE. From what I've gathered they are identical without the Verizon bloat. Development for this little critter is virtually nonexistent, although This thing runs flawless for me with just the stock rom. I never received the new update because I've been rooted for a while, but really there isn't a ton of need to be rooted on this thing. You can kill off just about everything you dont want in the application manager. The only real caveat to not being rooted is you cant install rooted apps.
Hey everybody, I have literally spent all day on this computer looking for a way to flash Cyanogenmod. I am currently running version 5.0.1 which I do not like at all. Having slow email problems and occational black screens right after this last update.
I do not know much about the process but I did successfully flash CM on one of my older phones a couple years back.
My google searches might come back with a couple rooting guides but then most end up being for older versions. Or maybe not for my particular model #. I have tried KingoRoot and Towelroot today, but both froze somewhere during the process. Luckily it wasn't far enough into the rooting process to do any damage. I tried OneClickRoot and paid for it,(mistake), but then was told it had to be done remotely by them. Not very fond of that idea. I even was in chat with their support and thought we were ready to start, but he asked if I could come back 2 hours later because all their techs were in scheduled roots.
I just want to find a quick easy and safe way to root this model and version of lollipop, myself, which isn't easy to find. I'm sure I can handle finding and flashing Cyanogenmod myself.
Can anybody help point me in the right direction?
Thx. Jerry
iowabucks said:
Hey everybody, I have literally spent all day on this computer looking for a way to flash Cyanogenmod. I am currently running version 5.0.1 which I do not like at all. Having slow email problems and occational black screens right after this last update.
I do not know much about the process but I did successfully flash CM on one of my older phones a couple years back.
My google searches might come back with a couple rooting guides but then most end up being for older versions. Or maybe not for my particular model #. I have tried KingoRoot and Towelroot today, but both froze somewhere during the process. Luckily it wasn't far enough into the rooting process to do any damage. I tried OneClickRoot and paid for it,(mistake), but then was told it had to be done remotely by them. Not very fond of that idea. I even was in chat with their support and thought we were ready to start, but he asked if I could come back 2 hours later because all their techs were in scheduled roots.
I just want to find a quick easy and safe way to root this model and version of lollipop, myself, which isn't easy to find. I'm sure I can handle finding and flashing Cyanogenmod myself.
Can anybody help point me in the right direction?
Thx. Jerry
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Hi,
Please check this: http://www.xda-developers.com/root/
Good luck.
All I see in the Samsung S4 categories are " Galaxy S4 (International Exynos – Snapdragon | Verizon | Sprint | AT&T | T-Mobile | Canadian)".
I have a US Cellular. I realize that may not be one of the biggest carriers, but would USC be supported under one of these other carriers?
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All I see in the Samsung S4 categories are " Galaxy S4 (International Exynos – Snapdragon | Verizon | Sprint | AT&T | T-Mobile | Canadian)".
I have a US Cellular. I realize that may not be one of the biggest carriers, but would USC be supported under one of these other carriers?
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Hi,
You can ask here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/help
Good luck
I did already post in that forum, anonymously, last week with no response. I have had this forum bookmarked for about two years but only posted once. Couldn't remember my password at the time.
I have done numerous google searches with no results that would work for my model #, carrier, and android version. 5.0.1 The version seems to be the sticking point. Maybe I just need to give it time for that combination to show more results with google.
If I was to get another phone, what would be the best phone/carrier out there that would respond the best to rooting and custom ROM's?
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I did already post in that forum, anonymously, last week with no response. I have had this forum bookmarked for about two years but only posted once. Couldn't remember my password at the time.
I have done numerous google searches with no results that would work for my model #, carrier, and android version. 5.0.1 The version seems to be the sticking point. Maybe I just need to give it time for that combination to show more results with google.
If I was to get another phone, what would be the best phone/carrier out there that would respond the best to rooting and custom ROM's?
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Hi again,
Please check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
Good luck picking up new device.
My SGS3 is currently running Cyanogenmod 10.x. Lately, I've been having massive problems with this device, as it randomly reboots and occasionally goes into boot loops, for sometimes as long as 20 minutes. I've looked into figuring out what was wrong with my install of Cyanogenmod, but I have hit only dead ends. I want to switch to something else... and NOW, because I use my phone daily and this has reached the point of crippling. Can anyone explain to me how to move from Cyanogenmod to Slim Rom? I tried going to Liquid (something or other) about a month ago, but it would always bootloop when I finished the setup... so I gave up on that one. I'm looking for a non-stock ROM that is stable (at least as far as the random reboots go). I'd prefer LP since I can have multiple user accounts on it, and will eliminate the need for multiple android devices for me (for the time being, anyway). Thanks in advance! I appreciate any and all help I'm able to get here.
@CPUnltd: I don't understand: there's only 1 Slim-LP-ROM, easy to find, stable, up to date, recommendable.
I use it since months and, after trying other LP-ROMs, came always back. I use it without GApps and elephants as FB, Whatsapp... I never created a 2nd user.
With this slim layout I get no FCs, sometimes a lag.
It's personal, so try.
What I'm asking about involves the fact that what I have is not in I9300. The galaxy s3 that I own is an i515, which is the US Cellular version. I've been burned in the past when I didn't get a room that was specific to my phone by model number. If this one is generic and works for all galaxy s3 models then there's no issue. Thank you for the link that you provided. I will look into what options are available via that link. What I really like is confirmation that someone's been able to use that one on my specific model phone. But I will likely give it a try sometime this week after I have backed up my files.
@CPUnltd: that's late info. I recommend to ask the dev @mcgi5sr2 before damaging anything.
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What I'm asking about involves the fact that what I have is not in I9300. The galaxy s3 that I own is an i515, which is the US Cellular version. I've been burned in the past when I didn't get a room that was specific to my phone by model number. If this one is generic and works for all galaxy s3 models then there's no issue. Thank you for the link that you provided. I will look into what options are available via that link. What I really like is confirmation that someone's been able to use that one on my specific model phone. But I will likely give it a try sometime this week after I have backed up my files.
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The i515 is the Galaxy nexus, so this rom will not work on it
Sch-r530u is my model number. Sorry. Posted right before falling asleep and was going of of memory.
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Sch-r530u is my model number. Sorry. Posted right before falling asleep and was going of of memory.
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Found the device, and no I'm afraid the Rom I build will not run on your device.
Me gustaría q la actualizaran para el moto g 4G
Has anyone been able to get a working root for the luna pro on straight talk yet. I dont know much about programming but it would be nice to get root to remove knox and other crapware that samsung throws on these phones.
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Has anyone been able to get a working root for the luna pro on straight talk yet. I dont know much about programming but it would be nice to get root to remove knox and other crapware that samsung throws on these phones.
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No root at all. Apparently Samsung isn't a fan of root anymore. Or, carriers aren't. No progress at all so you'll be better off buying a new phone. This one is junk. A major downgrade from the original J3, which had 2 gigs of RAM and an AMOLED display. Oh, and it had NFC.
Well honestly imho this phone is worlds better than the core prime i was using. And it is fast especially how i got it set up. Carriers are what ruin the devices we buy as they want things locked to their spec list, i know this personally as i used to work for radioshack and was able to compare the same devices for different brands. Each had slight mods done to the setups but mostly the hardware was close to baseline over the big three, att, sprint and verizon. And essentially most straight talk stuff is either verizon or att anymore so if a root works for that device it should take for ours one would think.
Also its nkt that samsung wont allow root, its a deal thing with certain providers. My wife has a phone from life wireless and we asked around if it could be ported to another carrier and life wireless said it could not as the refurb stuff they provide for people is software locked to their system. But we ended up getting another device and was able to use the life sim for the new phone and kept her number and service. We just recently in the U.S. pass a law in federal court saying its illegal for any carrier to deny service or warrenty for any rooted device. But of course apple isnt a part of that. Only androids as far as i know.
Literally just took this out of the package for my sons first phone. I figured all these cheaper smart phones would be easily rooted. Im bummed out now
And still no one has tried to get this model rooted. I have lost faith with xda on this phone
Here is a qeustion for you. Since I know that the unlocked variant j3 firmware can be used to flash on to att he and be able to root, is there any way being they come from the same hardware and all that the Verizon j3 7.0 firmware would work on our Luna pro straight talk model. I know that all of the hardware is the same between the Verizon and my S.T. models from all the spec sheets I have came across. At this point I don't care for root, I just want the update to 7.0.
By the by I'm currently pulling the firmware off Google drive right now.
well i have searched and dug and so far have found that these phones use the very same logic board: sprint , verizon , tracfone/straight talk and a smj327r4(u.s cell?). and i managed to get the verizon firmware downloaded for the smj327vl, but really need an extra device to test if it works to install on the st/tracfone variant. if it works then we would have a valid android 7.0 on the luna pro model.
i have test phone
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well i have searched and dug and so far have found that these phones use the very same logic board: sprint , verizon , tracfone/straight talk and a smj327r4(u.s cell?). and i managed to get the verizon firmware downloaded for the smj327vl, but really need an extra device to test if it works to install on the st/tracfone variant. if it works then we would have a valid android 7.0 on the luna pro model.
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I have a spare sm-s327vl to try the firmware flash what is the google drive link???
I'm not sure on how to add the drive link. am adding it to my Dropbox so I'll post it here in a couple minutes hopefully
Found a way...lol
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/mobile/my-drive
It's labeled j327vl. And thanks for being a guinea pig for testing it. Let me know if it works!
What I do know is that it is in multiple parts..... For flashing in Odin. So I guess that's how the newer phones get their files now thru Odin for a stock flash. The last phone I odin'd was a galaxy core prime and it was a single file flash.
Any news on how it went with flashing the Verizon firmware?
Im going to purchase a spare Luna pro on payday and test this out myself to see if it works.
Joker do you have any news? Did you get it flashed. Anything it would be nice to have some input.
Nobody can download it because it redirects back to their own Drive. That's not the link to share. You have to go to that file & allow link sharing. Then copy/paste that link here
Sm-s327vl
Any luck with this?
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Im going to purchase a spare Luna pro on payday and test this out myself to see if it works.
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I've searched and searched, but haven't found where anyone has made any headway toward rooting this device. Have there been any new devolpments?
Gotcha give me a couple
Alright I'm downloading it to my phone and then I'll try to upload where you can pick it up. Any recommendations to a site other than drive that would be easy to get thru
I downloaded the original software and Troys rom in the SDcard. I made sure they are the right ones for my model, SM-N986U1.
I downloaded Odin to my desktop. I have also rooted twice before. But rooting seems a lot more complicated. I've read several rooting threads and it's confusing. It was hard before, but straight forward.
Please could someone walk me through the process? Or point me to a reliable paid service.
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I downloaded the original software and Troys rom in the SDcard. I made sure they are the right ones for my model, SM-N986U1.
I downloaded Odin to my desktop. I have also rooted twice before. But rooting seems a lot more complicated. I've read several rooting threads and it's confusing. It was hard before, but straight forward.
Please could someone walk me through the process? Or point me to a reliable paid service.
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There is none, anything above bootloader 1 can not be rooted, even with paid services
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There is none, anything above bootloader 1 can not be rooted, even with paid services
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People have rooted the Note 20 and there are ROMs available. Please explain. Did I buy the wrong version of the Note 20?
There is a Snapdragon version and an Exynos version. This dichotomy has been around for a long time for Samsung phones. However, despite being unable to root consider yourself lucky as the Snapdragon has significantly better performance/battery efficiency than the Exynos variant.
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People have rooted the Note 20 and there are ROMs available. Please explain. Did I buy the wrong version of the Note 20?
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There's no easy answer to your question. As others have mentioned if your device came with a recent version of Android then reverting back to the previous bootloader (Ver 1) from the current updated one is next to impossible. I don't believe the paid services folks have been able to get around that either.
Now the Exynos version is a bit more flexible in this regard if you're able to get the right model but here's the conundrum- Since you a have a U1 device which is the U.S unlocked version I'm assuming you're located Stateside. This makes it really difficult to find an Exynos version which supports U.S bands and if you do you'll have to deal with lack of carrier aggregation and various other headaches. You could potentially look for a Honk Kong or another Asian Snapdragon variant but you'll circle right back to where you started from with the same bootloader issues you're currently facing. Dig through the various threads and ask questions there if you still want to pursue it further.
Sorry bud. Not the answers you were hoping for but I hope this helps!