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[Guide][Receive OTA after root][keep apps/data][GT-I9500][5.0.1]

a lot of users are having this problem and if you want to receive an OTA you have to flash the stock unrooted firmware that will cause lose of data.
this guide will show you how to receive OTA again without losing your stuff
This works on GT-I9500 ONLY! (Lollipop 5.0.1 Recovery)
This also should work on any other model, but you have to replace the recovery with your model!
Steps:
1- Go to SuperSU and scroll down to "Full unroot" then reboot.
2- Download This file to PC and extract it.
3- Go to download mode by pressing the power key + home key + volume down key at the same time, then press volume up.
4- Flash the file via Odin (AP) or (PDA)
go to check the system status, you will find it Official
you can now receive OTA.
Q&A:
What is OTA (Over The Air)? Its an update which you can receive over wifi or mobile data.
What do i get from OTA? Well, if you root your device you wont be able to receive an update again, unless from flashing firmware via Odin.
- Why im still on custom status? Because you modified your system.
- What kind of modifying? Installing busybox, editing or deleting or changing any app or file system.
and some times xposed.
- How do i restore the old app? You can restore them by flashing firmware or by restoring Nandroid backup.
- Then what is the use of your guide? Well my guide helps in first place the rooted not the modded onces.
and always do Nandroid of the original system apps+data
you are still having your apps, data, pics, vids, etc...
you can root again at anytime.
check my thread for rooting if you want
im not responsible for any bricks

thank you...

KillerJM249 said:
thank you...
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At any time

Bricked.. wat to do?
If i am bricked, will flashing the official rom again solve the problem??

Thanks alot ...
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 2

yagneshlp said:
If i am bricked, will flashing the official rom again solve the problem??
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What kind of bricked? Soft brick like bootloop?

S_7 said:
Thanks alot ...
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 2
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Your welcome!

Hi there,
Thanks for the guide, just thinking you may want to say what option in Odin to put the file and what OTA stands for, for the noobs.
Just a thought.

TG09 said:
Hi there,
Thanks for the guide, just thinking you may want to say what option in Odin to put the file and what OTA stands for, for the noobs.
Just a thought.
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Done

if i flash custom kernel i will still get update with this ?

leap_ahead said:
if i flash custom kernel i will still get update with this ?
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I didnt test it, if you can do please confirm, and if you cant get an update just flash the stock kernel (boot.img)

If i remove some files on rom i will get update .?
Thanks

didn't work. still shows custom and doesn't check for the update.

leap_ahead said:
If i remove some files on rom i will get update .?
Thanks
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At some point the update maybe canceled, because the update checks for the apps before the installation, always do a backup of your phone then remove what you want, after you want to update just restore the system folder from the backup

sak500 said:
didn't work. still shows custom and doesn't check for the update.
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If you can see the stock recovery then check the SuperSU app again and maybe you are having a custom kernel

RubbaBand said:
If you can see the stock recovery then check the SuperSU app again and maybe you are having a custom kernel
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So i need to unroot it as well ? Anyway flashed via odin original stock russian lollipop rom just to check for any update and the flashed twrp and rooted it back. Just that it takes 10 mins or more to do all this. Thought your small flash file would work .

sak500 said:
So i need to unroot it as well ? Anyway flashed via odin original stock russian lollipop rom just to check for any update and the flashed twrp and rooted it back. Just that it takes 10 mins or more to do all this. Thought your small flash file would work .
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U try the method with flash only stock recovery and not work?

leap_ahead said:
U try the method with flash only stock recovery and not work?
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yes flashed stock recovery but still showed custom. I was on original stock russain with root and custom recovery only. No custom kernel or different ROM.

sak500 said:
So i need to unroot it as well ? Anyway flashed via odin original stock russian lollipop rom just to check for any update and the flashed twrp and rooted it back. Just that it takes 10 mins or more to do all this. Thought your small flash file would work .
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yes you need to full unroot your device as mentioned in the guide then flash the file, lol no my small file its just the stock recovery

Is this available for Gt-i9505 version
Is this available for GT-i9505 version?

Phone stuck at boot and led flashing blue.

So I tried the dual screen mod on my rooted flex2 and after making the changes, I restart my phone. Now it stays at he LG logo and the LED blinks blue slowly. I cant get it in any modes. PLEASE help if possible.

Which dual screen mod? Link please.
Tapatalk Pro 4.6.2

_jis_ said:
Which dual screen mod? Link please.
Tapatalk Pro 4.6.2
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This one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/mod-lg-g-flex-2-dual-window-mod-t3053380

asamu694 said:
This one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/mod-lg-g-flex-2-dual-window-mod-t3053380
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I was able to get into recovery mode and did a wipe of cache and data/factory reset but phone still hangs at bootloader.

asamu694 said:
I was able to get into recovery mode and did a wipe of cache and data/factory reset but phone still hangs at bootloader.
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Try to get back to stock ROM or flash any custom ROM.
tra_dax

tra_dax said:
Try to get back to stock ROM or flash any custom ROM.
tra_dax
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I would have to do it in recovery mode as I am unable to get into download mode. Do you have a link to a stock rom?
I am using LS996 zv6

asamu694 said:
I would have to do it in recovery mode as I am unable to get into download mode. Do you have a link to a stock rom?
I am using LS996 zv6
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I am currently downloading the stock rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/return-to-stock-ls996-stock-img-t3217089
It will take a while as I only have 1mb internet connection.

asamu694 said:
I am currently downloading the stock rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/return-to-stock-ls996-stock-img-t3217089
It will take a while as I only have 1mb internet connection.
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Stock ROM cannot be flashed with recovery, u need flashtool and more important ur device should boot into download mode. So try ur hands on custom ROM.
tra_dax

tra_dax said:
Stock ROM cannot be flashed with recovery, u need flashtool and more important ur device should boot into download mode. So try ur hands on custom ROM.
tra_dax
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I tried to go into download mode but the phone just stays at the bootloader, so far I can only get into recovery mode.
What do I need to have to resolve the issue from recovery mode?
I have a friend with the exact model that I can get the files i need to fix mine.

tra_dax said:
Stock ROM cannot be flashed with recovery, u need flashtool and more important ur device should boot into download mode. So try ur hands on custom ROM.
tra_dax
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Can I install custom ROM from stock recovery mode?

First of all you shouldnt have made a factory reset.
Did you have a rootedsystem.img or system.img in the root of your internal sd card?
If you did all you had to do is dd flash that image and your phone would have returned to life. If you read the instructions to rooting you shouldve made a backup first!
If you flash ZV5 TOT you will hard brick your phone.

asamu694 said:
Can I install custom ROM from stock recovery mode?
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Well I thought u had custom recovery, never mind, u just need to enter in bootloader and flash the stock ROM. This might save u from soft brick.
Sent from my GT-S7390 using XDA Forums

Alex_XV6700 said:
First of all you shouldnt have made a factory reset.
Did you have a rootedsystem.img or system.img in the root of your internal sd card?
If you did all you had to do is dd flash that image and your phone would have returned to life. If you read the instructions to rooting you shouldve made a backup first!
If you flash ZV5 TOT you will hard brick your phone.
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I thought the factory reset would have fixed the problem. I bought the phone already rooted, so no I dont have neither of the .img files. I have a friend with a similar phone, can i get the files i need from that phone?

tra_dax said:
Well I thought u had custom recovery, never mind, u just need to enter in bootloader and flash the stock ROM. This might save u from soft brick.
Sent from my GT-S7390 using XDA Forums
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No its the stock recovery and how would I enter in the bootloader?

Currently downloading the stock .tot file and will use the return to stock tot method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/guide-lg-g-flex-2-stock-firmware-to-t3037593

asamu694 said:
Currently downloading the stock .tot file and will use the return to stock tot method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/guide-lg-g-flex-2-stock-firmware-to-t3037593
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Sorry bro I couldn't help u out much bcoz I m not much familiar to lg devices. And that was nice, u found the way???. But if u still get stuck anywhere don't hesitate to post here, I'll try to help u out at my best.
tra_dax

asamu694 said:
Currently downloading the stock .tot file and will use the return to stock tot method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/general/guide-lg-g-flex-2-stock-firmware-to-t3037593
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Didnt you read my post?
YOU WILL HARD BRICK!
And theres no coming back from hard brick unless you can send your phone to LG for warranty repair.

same
I just got phone but it's us cellular and trying to root to unlock sim for tmobile. Tried flashing Sprint root.img LS996-ZV6. And it just sits at logo. cant get into download mode, and dont know how to even get into recovery mode... appreciate any help.
edit:nevermind I fixed it w/ lg mobile support tool.

Alex_XV6700 said:
Didnt you read my post?
YOU WILL HARD BRICK!
And theres no coming back from hard brick unless you can send your phone to LG for warranty repair.
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I am seeing the part where you said not to flash with zv5, so what are my options at this point? can I use a rootedsystemLS996_ZV6 file i had downloaded? Or Should i check on my friends phone to see if he has the rootedsystem.img or the system.img?

dbizzy said:
I just got phone but it's us cellular and trying to root to unlock sim for tmobile. Tried flashing Sprint root.img LS996-ZV6. And it just sits at logo. cant get into download mode, and dont know how to even get into recovery mode... appreciate any help.
edit:nevermind I fixed it w/ lg mobile support tool.
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How the you fix with lg mobile support tool?

G955f issues......help!???!

Installed aqg5, flashed twrp now it wont boot. Wont do anything in odin. Odin fails. Cant boot to twrp. What do i do?
Phone is my lifeline....
Help plz!?!?!?

this.guy.lol said:
Installed aqg5, flashed twrp now it wont boot. Wont do anything in odin. Odin fails. Cant boot to twrp. What do i do?
Phone is my lifeline....
Help plz!?!?!?
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You can flash ur mobile using spflash tools with stock rom n that will definitely work.

skkethwas said:
You can flash ur mobile using spflash tools with stock rom n that will definitely work.
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I got it fixed. Had to look for like 20 mins but I'm back! Guess twrp has no AQG5 support. Guess I'm stuck on the AGQ7 for now

this.guy.lol said:
I got it fixed. Had to look for like 20 mins but I'm back! Guess twrp has no AQG5 support. Guess I'm stuck on the AGQ7 for now
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If you stuck on boot screen then you have to try to go in recovery mode and flash stock rom.if it doesn't work then you have to flash your device with stock rom.

skkethwas said:
If you stuck on boot screen then you have to try to go in recovery mode and flash stock rom.if it doesn't work then you have to flash your device with stock rom.
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I got it fixed. There's no twrp for AQG5 get. Had to force and glitch basically to get it back to what it was prior to my unknowing. Not a noob by any means but this brick gave me a scare....$1000+ device literally a brick for 20 mins....had me on edge and back again

My Guid to fix the odin fail issue
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/odin-flash-fail-fixed-solutions-t3650073

Galaxy S6 probably softbricked? Ran out of things to try,

I've tried everything that i could find using google. Nothing has worked so far.
My friend has a S6 that was on 5.1.1 with root. It didnt received OTA updates so he tried to flash the new Nougat rom using ODIN. Alas the phone softbricked.
I can access download mode, but doesn't matter what firmware i try ODIN always end up failing. It's either sboot.bin, cm.bin so i think it has something to do with the bootloader? I'm not sure.
Tried to use SmartSwitch too but after it downloads the firmware it gives me an error and says to enter safe mode (????) so that's not working either.
Has anyone have an ideia of what to try next?
Thanks in advance.

M3gNa said:
I've tried everything that i could find using google. Nothing has worked so far.
My friend has a S6 that was on 5.1.1 with root. It didnt received OTA updates so he tried to flash the new Nougat rom using ODIN. Alas the phone softbricked.
I can access download mode, but doesn't matter what firmware i try ODIN always end up failing. It's either sboot.bin, cm.bin so i think it has something to do with the bootloader? I'm not sure.
Tried to use SmartSwitch too but after it downloads the firmware it gives me an error and says to enter safe mode (????) so that's not working either.
Has anyone have an ideia of what to try next?
Thanks in advance.
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Hold down all the buttens on the phone , it should eventually get to download mode , then flash twrp and then flash a rom and see if it boots that way

hairyfred said:
Hold down all the buttens on the phone , it should eventually get to download mode , then flash twrp and then flash a rom and see if it boots that way
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Already tried. Touchscreen on TWRP is not responsive.

Do you using latest Odin 3.12.7 and newest Samsung USB Drivers and latest right firmware for your model (the best way to get it is SamFirm)?

Softbricked S6, Only Download mode
Hi,
I'm facing the same issue. Tried multiple firmware from sammobile using latest version of odin. I can access only download mode and when not in download it boots till the samsung logo and goes into bootloop. https://imgur.com/a/9bJnM

tarun1188 said:
Hi,
I'm facing the same issue. Tried multiple firmware from sammobile using latest version of odin. I can access only download mode and when not in download it boots till the samsung logo and goes into bootloop. https://imgur.com/a/9bJnM
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Flash twrp, flash a rom , should let it boot

hairyfred said:
Flash twrp, flash a rom , should let it boot
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Touchscreen is not working on TWRP. I'm downloading a Custom ROM and will try to install it trough ADB using TWRP commands. Shot in the dark.

Ended up not working.
Tried PhilZ recovery and I got to flash Global Elite rom but it doesn't boot. Is PhilZ compatible with Nougat roms? What else can I try with this recovery.

hairyfred said:
Flash twrp, flash a rom , should let it boot
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I flashed TWRP using odin and got "pass" message. But i cannot access recovering mode. I can access only recovery mode and after flashing with stock rom i get the message as "pass" in odin as always but same bootloop.

tarun1188 said:
I flashed TWRP using odin and got "pass" message. But i cannot access recovering mode. I can access only recovery mode and after flashing with stock rom i get the message as "pass" in odin as always but same bootloop.
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Download right newest firmware for your model, use SamFirm to get it. Then use Odin 3.12.7 with newest Samsung USB Drivers to full-flash stock ROM. Set also "Factory Reset" in Odin then START. If Odin shows you 'pass' then everything comes good.

rifek4 said:
Download right newest firmware for your model, use SamFirm to get it. Then use Odin 3.12.7 with newest Samsung USB Drivers to full-flash stock ROM. Set also "Factory Reset" in Odin then START. If Odin shows you 'pass' then everything comes good.
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Done that, No change. What else can i try to make this work ?

tarun1188 said:
Done that, No change. What else can i try to make this work ?
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Did you for sure used right firmware correctly for your model etc? Look HERE, try like that.

How is/was your reactivation lock? On or off. I had problems with odin when it was ON.
Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

gmajnkek said:
How is/was your reactivation lock? On or off. I had problems with odin when it was ON.
Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
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It is OFF. See here => https://imgur.com/a/9bJnM I downloaded the right firmware for model. I'm sure of it now. Used samsung smartswitch to know my csc code using serial number. Still i'm facing the same issue. I'll try flashing it on another pc later today. Also, Should i change any odin setting while flashing ?? Like NAND erase or bootloader update etc

tarun1188 said:
It is OFF. See here => https://imgur.com/a/9bJnM I downloaded the right firmware for model. I'm sure of it now. Used samsung smartswitch to know my csc code using serial number. Still i'm facing the same issue. I'll try flashing it on another pc later today. Also, Should i change any odin setting while flashing ?? Like NAND erase or bootloader update etc
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Not necessary, just "Factory Reset" and that's it. I don't know why Odin shows you "pass
" and your phone still shows "system status: custom". Looks like Odin didn't flashing correctly.

rifek4 said:
Not necessary, just "Factory Reset" and that's it. I don't know why Odin shows you "pass
" and your phone still shows "system status: custom". Looks like Odin didn't flashing correctly.
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This was before i flashed using Odin. I tried flashing twrp first and then stock rom. Does this make any difference ?
P.S: I'm not able to access recovery mode, only ODIN is possible.

tarun1188 said:
This was before i flashed using Odin. I tried flashing twrp first and then stock rom. Does this make any difference ?
P.S: I'm not able to access recovery mode, only ODIN is possible.
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Make photo of bootloader after flashed stock via Odin.
BTW
First TWRP then stock? Why? xD

hairyfred said:
Flash twrp, flash a rom , should let it boot
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This.

tarun1188 said:
This.
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Ok, but why stock? If you flashed TWRP then full-wipe and clean install for example Noble ROM. Try like that...

hairyfred said:
Flash twrp, flash a rom , should let it boot
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rifek4 said:
Ok, but why stock? If you flashed TWRP then full-wipe and clean install for example Noble ROM. Try like that...
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After i flash TWRP, Odin show 'pass' but i'm not able to access recovery mode. vol up + home + power button.

Galaxy A505W stuck in constant bootloop

hey all, im new here and i am new to the whole phone fixing thing. my stepmoms galaxy a505w had recently gotten the new android 11 update but after it updated, it completley got stuck in a boot loop on the galaxy A50 boot screen. at first it wasnt even going into recovery mode. only download mode and the boot loop screen. but then i got the stock firmware for it and flashed it with odin 3.13.3 and now i have a recovery mode now. so far nothing has worked. facotry reset? nope. resetting cache? nope. reflashing the stock firmware? also nope. im not sure what to do at this point. i tried going to samsung, but the 1 yr manufacturers warranty is out now. anything helps.
thanks - Muppypup

Muppypup said:
hey all, im new here and i am new to the whole phone fixing thing. my stepmoms galaxy a505w had recently gotten the new android 11 update but after it updated, it completley got stuck in a boot loop on the galaxy A50 boot screen. at first it wasnt even going into recovery mode. only download mode and the boot loop screen. but then i got the stock firmware for it and flashed it with odin 3.13.3 and now i have a recovery mode now. so far nothing has worked. facotry reset? nope. resetting cache? nope. reflashing the stock firmware? also nope. im not sure what to do at this point. i tried going to samsung, but the 1 yr manufacturers warranty is out now. anything helps.
thanks - Muppypup
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try using odin 3.14.4 an run as admin to flash the stock firmware

ok ill try that. thank you

howdeedodat said:
try using odin 3.14.4 an run as admin to flash the stock firmware
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ok currently its on the boot screen but it hasnt looped yet. i think that what happens after its reset

howdeedodat said:
try using odin 3.14.4 an run as admin to flash the stock firmware
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EDIT: it looped unfortunately

Muppypup said:
EDIT: it looped unfortunately
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sorry if i may ask which region ur firmware are ?

howdeedodat said:
sorry if i may ask which region ur firmware are ?
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my region is canada in download mode it says my carrier id is XAC

Muppypup said:
my region is canada in download mode it says my carrier id is XAC
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try flash the A505WVLSBCUB1 with android 10, n used the csc not the home_csc after odin flash success try to go to recovery wipe data n cache, hope it fixed ur phone

howdeedodat said:
try flash the A505WVLSBCUB1 with android 10, n used the csc not the home_csc after odin flash success try to go to recovery wipe data n cache, hope it fixed ur phone
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ok. its just downloading. slow internet amirite
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howdeedodat said:
try flash the A505WVLSBCUB1 with android 10, n used the csc not the home_csc after odin flash success try to go to recovery wipe data n cache, hope it fixed ur phone
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It didnt work. I got this error message

Muppypup said:
It didnt work. I got this error message
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before u flash the rom that i recomended which rom u flash into it ?

howdeedodat said:
before u flash the rom that i recomended which rom u flash into it ?
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i used a different stock ROM